The Flakey. President s Message, Jodi Stephens From the Ski Trip Director, Gene Hartsfield

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1 The Flakey Huntsville Ski Club Newsletter July 2016 President s Message, Jodi Stephens WELCOME TO THE HUNTS- VILLE SKI CLUB monthly newsletter, The Flakey. Summer has officially arrived! And the temperatures are reaffirming that. There is a lot planned for the next few months, so be sure to read The Flakey in detail so you don t miss any of the activities. How do you like the new look of The Flakey? We re trying a new format (or recycling an old one). Let us know what you think. WHAT S HAPPENING THIS MONTH? IT S JULY! YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS? SKI TRIPS OPEN! Our June meeting kicked off the sign up period for all of our ski trips. Be sure to take advantage of early sign up fees, and get your room arrangements secured now. All of our Trip Leaders are working hard to accommodate you. Be on the lookout from your Trip Leader for good deals on air fare. If you missed the June meeting (the weather was bad that evening), be sure to attend July s meeting and hear all about these fantastic trips! Have you considered becoming a Trip Leader for next year? Contact your current Trip Leader to get more details. Many of the trips are worked through a provider that allows online signup and have already searched out condos, and provide lift tickets. SUMMER IS HERE! The official Friday Night Cookouts began with Mary Lou and Clyde Lewis. I hear it was a great time, and I was sorry I wasn t able to attend. There s still time to sign-up to host. Be part of the fun and consider hosting a cookout! If you haven t signed up, please contact our Social Directors, Freda Smith and Cathy Boothe. WHAT S HAPPENING?: The next event is on July 16, the Canoe/Kayak/Camp trip with Bob Breeden. This will be followed by the hike into Cathedral Caverns on July 30 lead by Steve Austin. Be sure to read more about these later in The Flakey. George Cass is coordinating the Bowling Tournament, August 7, so get your teams together now! I plan on participating in all 3, and hope to see everyone there! CRESCENT SKI COUNCIL: The Fall Meeting of the Crescent Ski Council has been announced for October 21-23, at the Knoxville Marriott. Consider attending this great fun get-together. Those who attend are some of the skiers who will be on the December Steamboat Springs trip and the Beaver Creek trip in January. THERE IS SO MUCH MORE: This is just the tip of all of what is in The Flakey. Read everything so we can focus on more fun during the meetings! YOU ARE WELCOME TO BE OUR GUEST: We meet each month on the third Wednesday at Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR) on the corner of Holmes Ave and Monroe St. at 7:00 8:30 pm. From the Ski Trip Director, Gene Hartsfield Sign-ups for the five great HSC and two CSC 2016 ski trips started last month. Several people have already signed for trips. All the trips have more slots open. Now is the time to sign-up to reserve your slot on your favorite trip(s) before it is full or cancelled because it does not have enough to meet the minimum requirement. This year all trips require you to sign-up on-line except the Telluride trip (see Janet Emery for this trip). Let the trip leader or me know if you have problems with the on line signup or other questions. Remember most trips will go up in price after July 31, so sign-up soon. Review the information that follows on each of the trips and choose your favorite trip(s).

2 Board Member Spotlight Bob Breeden I joined Huntsville Ski Club (HSC) around 1995 responding to an invitation by Renata Limmer. Renata s husband, Ralph Limmer (deceased) and I worked together in the Patriot Project Office, Redstone Arsenal and traveled together when we were on a NATO assignment in Munich, GE. It was that experience with Ralph that later led me to a job in Heidelberg, GE, working for the Department of the Army (DA) from While there I took advantage of a MWR ski week held in Berchtesgaden of Sound of Music fame. I had tried skiing once before with my family at the lesser known Feldberg ski area and failed miserably, enough so, that I decided to never ski again without lessons. The full week offered by MWR was the perfect beginning for me since I had not started in my youth, but at age 45. At the end of the week the school gave out trophies for several competitions between the classes. I won a silver medal for slalom and beat my 14 year old son s time in the process. Before leaving GE, I skied the awesome Zugspitze twice and other ski areas in Switzerland. It felt like the perfect sport for me and I have been enjoying skiing ever since. I ve served in three different positions at HSC. First, our friend Jim Will convinced me to volunteer to be Local Trips Director (now Special Events). After I served in that position, I was promoted (it seemed) to Vice President and served under Roger Chassay. After a couple of years concentrating on running trips, I was then elected to President with Roger serving as Vice President. I could not have been President without Roger s aid. As I said earlier, I worked for DA as a civilian for 29 years in Texas, Pennsylvania and Alabama, doing computer programming, mathematical modeling and cost estimating. After retiring from the Federal Service in 1995, I worked as a DA contractor doing more of the same. My wife, Debbie, and I both retired in May 2013 and reside at Tims Ford Lake and never plan to leave. I currently stay active doing what I love; spending time with my family, fishing, hunting, boating and riding my Yamaha. My HSC friends and the fun, year-round, activities give me something to look forward to when I get up in the morning. I try to keep in decent physical shape so I can continue to ski until I drop. But, at times it seems to be a losing battle. Yet, after back surgery, shoulder separation, two hip replacements and other minor physical ailments, I m still planning on skiing again next year. Ski club friends are the best. I could not have any better or loyal friends. Thank you all for being there when I need you.

3 CSC Steamboat Race & Ski Camp December 3-10 th, 2016 *7 nights lodging at The Lodge at Steamboat *6 days lift tickets *5 days all day clinics *Welcome reception *3 on mountain lunches *Après parties *Western BBQ dinner and Dance & Friday night Farewell Banquet *Optional airport transfers PRICING STARTS AT $1095! Contact: Gary Petersen REGISTER FOR THE TRIPS AT:

4 Janurary 14-21, 2017 Charter Condos in Beaver Creek Village Beaver Creek West Condos in Avon We will be staying in the Charter deluxe condos situated in the heart of Beaver Creek Ski Resort. The Charter at Beaver Creek is a European-inspired resort offering luxurious lodging with the finest services and amenities, all in a ski-in/ski-out location within walking distance of Beaver Creek Village. Another option is to stay at the Beaver Creek West Condos in Avon. These condos have a shuttle supplied by the condo for a 5 minute bus ride to Beaver Creek Village. Both Condos have a wood-burning fireplace and a private balcony or patio. Additional in-unit amenities include a washer and dryer, and a complimentary high-speed internet access. The fully equipped kitchen comes with major appliances such as a refrigerator, oven and dishwasher, as well as a microwave, coffee maker, toaster and more. Additional amenities and services at the Charter include a 24-hour front desk, bell staff, concierge, and valet ski storage. Two restaurants are located on site. The health club offers a fully-equipped fitness center, steam rooms and saunas in addition to hot tubs, and an indoor lap pool. Includes: 7 nights lodging at the Deluxe Charter Condos or Beaver Creek west Condos 5 days lift ticket which can be used at Beaver Creek, Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, and A-Basin Welcome wine and cheese party Mid week Lunch Group Vail Day Farewell Dinner/Dance Apre Ski Parties Race Cost: $1287 Beaver Creek West 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo (4 people in Condo) Single Supplement $591 $1387 Charter 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo (4 people in condo) Single Supplement $730 Total: Sign-up fee $15 Party fee $25 $1327 for a 2B/2B at Beaver Creek West Condos. $1427 for a 2B/2B at Charter Condos 6 th day lift ticket add $20 Shuttle from Denver add $48 Seniors 70 and older subtract $44 for 5 day lift ticket Group Air to Denver additional TDB 6 th day Seniors subtract $10 Non-skiers subtract $415 Payment schedule $300 due at Sign-up, $500 due at Sept. 15, 2016, and balance is due Nov. 15, 2016 REGISTER FOR THE TRIPS AT: Contact: Kathy Alexander at or k.alexander@madisoncountyal.gov

5 Telluride, Colorado JAN , 2017 Telluride Ski Resort and Mountain Village is perched in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. The 360 degree view of the towering mountainscapes will take your breath away. Not only does it offer 2300 skiable acres with 18 chair lifts, 2 gondolas, 2 magic carpets and 2 surface lifts, but the Lift lines wait is minimal. Terrain is 23% beginner which includes the 4.6 mile Galloping Goose run, 38% intermediate with the 3 mile long See Forever run which offers a panoramic view of the Utah Mountains and 38% expert with runs like Spiral Stairs and The Plunge that will drop you into the town of Telluride with a vertical drop of 4,425 feet. This is a mountain that you will always want to go back to, the way I have done time after time since You will get it when you take the Mountain Tour. Accommodations will be at the Ice House Lodge and its upscale sister, the Camel s Garden. These southwest properties have indoor/outdoor pools, hot tubs, a steam room, and open spaces such as the game rooms, lounge areas and Rico s and the Oak s Bars. I am planning several happy hours at both locations. In the morning the group can meet for a Continental breakfast that serves salmon and discuss your ski plans. These properties are the best locations in town. No hotel in the world is closer to a ski lift than the Camel s Garden. It is 15 yds to the town lift and the gondola. The Icehouse is about 100 yds to the gondola. The gondola will drop you off at the slope mid mountain or take you to the Mountain Village. You do not need a car because the Old Town of Telluride is right out your front door. You have the convenience of walking to the grocery store or shopping and eating in this beautiful old Victorian town. You are a block from Telluride s five finest restaurants making it a truly a unique location. Ski rental discounts available at Telluride Sports located in the Camel s Garden. Both the Icehouse/Camel s Garden have free ski valet/ locker room services. You can ski right to the door of the Camel s Garden locker room. This is a hassle free ski trip. I will make transportation arrangements from Beaver Creek and to Crested Butte. ******************************************************************************************************* Prices are per person with 2 people per bedroom: Includes: 7 Nights Lodging, Continental Breakfast, Free Parking $ Camel s Garden Room, King or Queen Bed, TV, Fireplace Balcony 400 sq.ft. $ Camel s Garden Select Room, King or 2 Double Beds, TV, Balcony, Fireplace sq.ft ******************************************************************************** Prices for the Camel s Garden/Icehouse for a 2 bdrm/2 bth Condos run from $ to $1, bdrm/3bth Icehouse Condo $ Call me for more options and I will customize your trip to your needs. I do have single supplements, deluxe rooms and condos. **Additional Costs are below** $ Five Day Lift Ticket (a sixth day will be offered) $ R/T Bus Montrose to Telluride (MTJ) 65 miles $ R/T Delta Air 1/21/16 HSV 5:25 Arrives MTJ 11:56-1/28/16 MTJ 12:50 Arri9ves HSV 7:37 $ Party Fees: Pre Trip Party, Welcome Party, Daily Wine & Cheese Party, Party at Rico s Bar $15.00* *Non-Refundable Sign-up Fee I have seen America Airlines internet prices as low as $ Huntsville/Montrose (MTJ). We are waiting on group air to compare prices. Do not purchase your own air until you talk to me first. Once you sign-up I will you airline/credit card information. I will collect the PAYMENTS for Lodging, Bus, Lifts.($15.00 June, $ July, August HSC meetings). Final payment/cancellation for refunds is Sept. 30, Either mail checks (below address) made payable to the (HSC) or come to the June meeting. There is no place like Telluride, Always Think Snow! Janet and Dave Emery, Coordinators Pre-Trip Party at the Emery s emery3685@bellsouth.net January 11, :30 to 7:30 PM 131 Preswick Place Huntsville, Al C H

6 CRESTED BUTTE, CO JANUARY 28 FEBRUARY 4, 2017 Join us at Crested Butte and see who wins the Snow Snayk Award! Come Ski With Us... CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RESORT is a different kind of place. As ski towns go, there s nowhere else like it, anywhere. It s not only the solitary beauty that sets the mountain apart, but also its very nature that speaks to the heart of the skier in you. Surrounded by National Forest land, Crested Butte is surrounded by spectacular panoramic views of the Elk Mountains, Ruby Range, West Elks and the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness. More than 1,547 acres and 2,775 vertical feet (lift served). The mountain is 16% expert, 57% intermediate and 27% beginner. There is a free shuttle bus that runs from the mountain resort to the city of Crested Butte about every 15 minutes from morning till late at night. You will not need a car at this town since we will be staying in the heart of the Mountain Village. LODGING (1) The Grand Lodge, the best location in town; 25 yards to slopes on heated sidewalk. The Emmons Studio Suite is equipped with a king bed, full bathroom, and a second king-sized Murphy bed. The Emmons Studio Suites have kitchenettes with a microwave, dishwasher, sink, refrigerator, one burner stove, and dishes. The Grand Lodge Hotel has a Pool, Hot Tub, Gym, Restaurant & Bar. (2) Plaza Condos, convenient location just 100 yards from the ski area's main lift, the Silver Queen. In one short walk, you can hit the slopes or take in the action at the base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Plaza Condos are also unique for its condominium setting with hotel style services, a restaurant and bar, daily housekeeping services, covered parking and two hot tubs. $569 Studio (2 King Beds and Kitchenette) Based on 2 people per studio $455 Condo (2 Bedroom/2 Bath) Based on 4 people per condo $205 5-Day Ski Pass (Alternative days available) $30 Sign Up Fee ($15 if sign up before 31 July) $40 Party Fee Total Ground Grand Lodge: $844 Total Ground Plaza Condo: $730 Extra: Airfare TBD R/T Shuttle Gunnison/Crested Butte (28 miles)- $66 Single Supplement (Grand Lodge) Extra $539 Single Supplement (Plaza Condo) Extra $426 Ski Rental (Discount) Ski Lessons (Discount) Payments: Initial Deposit $200, 2nd payment of $200 by 15 Oct and balance by 1 Dec 16. On line registration through Sports America at Jill Chappell, Trip Coordinator (256) , greenmtnroses@comcast.net

7 Presents ASPEN SNOWMASS WEEK FEB 4-11, 2017 on one lift ticket. Two amazing towns with endless possibilities for when the slopes close. Snowmass offers 3,132 acres of varied terrain, 91 trails, 21 chairlifts and access to your choice of cruisers, glades, steeps, terrain parks and halfpipes. A winter vacation at Aspen Snowmass will engage your mind, body and spirit in ways no other winter vacation will. INCLUDES: Nights Ski-In/Out Lodging & All Taxes Option A: Top of the Village Condos, 2 bed 2 bath (4) 5 rooms accommodations/top-of-the-village/ Option B: Stonebridge Hotel/Inn (2) includes Super Breakfast Buffet 6 rooms 5-Day Lift Ticket for all 4 Ski Areas Sunday Night Welcome Wine & Cheese Party Tuesday Night Pizza Party Complementary Shuttle/Bus Service to all ski areas and Downtown Snowmass & Aspen Porter Fees Free Round Trip Airport Transfers Aspen Group Air on United, R.T. HSV to Aspen COST PER PERSON: Top of the Village Condo (4) - $1137 (+$630 Single) Stonebridge Hotel (2) including Super Breakfast Buffet - $1386 (+$760 Single) Sign-up Fee included (Non-refundable) - $30 ($15 if in June/July) Party Fee included- $35 Airfare on United Airlines not included HSV to ASP - $544 (26 Seats) Senior Discount (65+) - $60 Non-Skier Discount - $304 Deposit of $400 at Signup, $400 Due on 1 Sep, Balance Due on 1 Nov. Online registration will be at (Site available now). Base Price includes a Credit Card Fee. If paid by check, fee will be credited. Payments will be remitted by check or credit card ($33 fee added). Make checks payable to SkiGroup. Send to: Sandy Gaudette (address below). Please include a copy of your confirmation or a copy of this flyer when sending checks. *Trip Requires Current HSC Membership CONTACTS: HSC Trip Coordinator BOB BREEDEN PH: Bob.breeden1007@yahoo.com SkiGroup.com Coordinator SANDY GAUDETTE 136 Nanimo Ct, Antioch, CA PH: , FAX: SandyMoguls@aol.com Sandy@Skigroup.net

8 February 11 18,2017 La Casa is steps away from the Mountain. Walk about 30 yards, strap on your skis and ski down to the Gondola. Or if you prefer, walk a block to the Pedestrian walkway/kids Vacation Center and catch the Gondola. Free local shuttle is available all year, which comes every 10 minutes. These condos are spacious, beautifully decorated, and extremely close to the Mountain. Walk through the front door, and you will be entering into a large and very open kitchen, renovated with granite countertops and plenty of space, and cookware to create delicious masterpieces. Go up 5 steps and the dining room, family room and bar area are all on the same floor with extra room for comfort. A full bathroom is on this floor. Includes: 7 nights lodging at the La Casa Condos 5 days lift ticket (6th day $46) Welcome wine and cheese party Porter Fees Apre Ski Parties Western BBQ/Dance/night Gondola ride $50 Food Voucher with 5 day lift ticket Pre-trip party Cost: $864 for a 2 bedroom 3 bath Condo (4 people in condo) Single Supplement $455 $784 for a 4 bedroom 5 bath Condo (8 people in condo) Single Supplement $380 Total: Sign-up fee $15 until July 31 there after $30 (non refundable) Pre-Trip Party Jan. 7, 2017 Party fee $25 $904 until July 31 $919 /person there after for a 2B/3B condo. $824 until July 31 $839/person there after for a 4B/5B condo (only 1 unit) NOTE: When signing up on line the ground package will list the credit card price (3% higher) but the CC charge will be deducted at the end if you elect to pay by check. 6 th day lift ticket add $ *Trip Requires Current HSC Membership Non-skiers subtract $376 Group Air HSV to Hayden United Airlines add $496 (12 seats) AA $624 (16 seats) (min 10 required for each airline) RT transfer from Hayden add $49 (no min) Payment schedule: $350 due at Sign-up, $400 due at Sept 1, 2016, and balance is due Nov 1, 2016 Online registration will be at (Site available now). Payments will be remitted to Skigroup or credit card (3% fee added for credit card). Send checks to: Sandy Gaudette 136 Nanimo Court Antioch, CA Please include a copy of your confirmation or a copy of this flyer when sending checks. Contact: Vonette Hartsfield at or or vonhartsfield@yahoo.com

9 Salt Lake City Utah February 18 25, 2017 Accommodations: Crystal Inn Midvalley Bus-In, Bus-Out. Parties / Meals: 1 group dinner. Daily hot breakfast in the hotel. Daily light dinner in the hotel. Crystal Inn: Lift Tickets: $835-7 nights in hotel style room. Indoor pool, Jacuzzi & sauna, microwave, refrigerator. Single supplement add $ day SUPER PASS lift tickets. Snowbird (w/tram), Alta, Brighton, & Solitude. Additional lift ticket add $68. Non-skier subtract $340. Transportation: Group air HSV / SLC (via Denver) round trip - add $578. Free hotel shuttle to/from SLC airport. Free public shuttle buses from hotel to / from ski resorts. Spend one week at the Crystal Inn Midvalley in Murray. This lodging is located approximately 40 minutes away from the 4 canyon ski resorts. The 5-day SUPER PASS lift ticket provides free bus access to all 4 resorts. Sign-up fee: $15 non-refundable Party fee: $35 Total Cost: $885 [$350 registration, $400 due 10/1/16, balance 11/1/16] Online registration will be at: Payments will be remitted to Skigroup or credit card (3% fee added for credit card). Send checks to: Sandy Gaudette 136 Nanimo Court Antioch, CA Please include a copy of your confirmation or a copy of this flyer when sending checks. Contact: Jim Randolph at (256) or jwrandolph2@comcast.net

10 HUNTSVILLE SKI CLUB SKI & CSC SKI TRIP SUMMARY as of 15 May 2016 Trip Name Trip Leader Dates Lodging (Min Dble Occupancy) Meals Air Included Lift Tickets Round Trip t/ fm Apt Sign Up Fee Party Fee Total Ground Package Cost # Steamboat Springs, CO ** Ski & Race Camp (CSC Training) Gary Petersen (256) Dec 3- gary.petersen@att.net Dec 10 7 Nights The Lodge 1/2/3 Bd 1/2/3 Bath Condos 3 Free Lunches (M/W/F), BBQ Dinner, Awards Dinner No - (HSV or BNA to Denver or Hayden) PF, N, TSKI, H, IA, SC, PR 6 Days+ 5 Full Days Lessons Not Included (Add $99 Den or $55 Hayden Shuttle) None None $1095 3B/3B (6) $1095 2B/2B (4) $1272 1B/1B (2) (Deduct $323 if no Lessons Desired. Deduct $242 for Non-Skiers) Beaver Creek, CO ** Kathy Alexander Diane Brown k.alexander@madisoncountyal. govkianakoa@aol.com Jan 14- Jan 21 7 Nights Charter Condos 2Bd 2 Bath (K & QQ per condo) or Beaver Creek West Condos 2Bd 2 Bath or 3Bd 3 Bath Welcome Party, Apre ski parties, Mid wk Dinner Farewell Dinner/Dance Yes- (HSV to Den $471) C, F, FP, FC, H, 5 days IA, Kit, MR, PA, 6 th day and PH, TA, P, S, seniors SC, SIO, TSKI. available W/D Add $48 round trip from DEN $15 $25 $1277 Beaver Creek West 2Bd/2Ba Condo(4) $1427 Charter 2Bd/Ba Condo(4) (Deduct $415 for Nonskiers ) Telluride, CO Janet Emery (256) emery3685@bellsouth.net NOTE: Sign-ups are not on line Contact Janet to sign-up Jan 21- Jan 28 7 Nights Ice House (IH), or Camels Garden (CG) Welcome Party Mid WK Dinner Daily Continental Breakfast Yes (HSV to Montrose) add TBD C, FP, H, IA, M PPP, PH, S, SC, SIO, TA, TSKI, W/D 5 Days Optional 6 th day available Add $83 for round trip transfer $15 $15 $1208 CG Std Hotel (2) $1389 CG Select Hotel (2) Check w/janet on other Condo/deluxe rooms (Deduct $375 for Nonskiers) Crested Butte, CO *** Jill Chappell (256) greenmtnroses@comcast.net Jan 28- Feb 4 7 Nights Grand Lodge Emmons Studio Suites (2) or The Plaza condos 2Bd/2Ba (4) Welcome Party, Apre ski parties Mid WK Dinner Yes HSV to Gunnison add TDB C, F, FP, H, IA, Kit, PA, PR, PPP, SS, TSKI, TTT, W/D 5 Days Optional 6 th day available $46 Add $66R/T from Gunnison $30* $40 $730 2Bd/2Ba Condos (4) $844 Suites (2 ) (Deduct $205 for Nonskiers) Snowmass, CO + Bob Breeden bob.breeden1007@yahoo.com Feb 4- Feb 11 7 Nights Top of the Village Condos, or Stonebridge Hotel (includes breakfast at Stonebridge) Welcome Party, Apre ski parties, Mid wk Pizza party Yes- HSV to Aspen United add $544 (26 seats) C, F, FP, H, IA, Kit, MR, PA, PH, P, SIO,TA, TSKI, TTA 5 days 6 th day and seniors available Included (Hotel provided) $30* $35 $1137 2Bd/2Ba Condo(4) $1386 Stonebridge Hotel (2) (Deduct $304 for Nonskiers ) Steamboat Springs, CO ++ Vonette Hartsfield (256) or 0474 vonhartsfield@yahoo.com Feb 11- Feb 18 7 Nights La Casa Condo Welcome Party, Apre ski parties, Western BQQ, Dance Yes-HSV to Hayden United add $496 (10seats) AA add $624 (16 seats) C, F, FP, H, IA, Kit, M, PA, PH, P, SIO, TSKI, TSH,TTT, W/D 5 days 6 th day available@ $46 Add $49 round trip from Hayden $30* $25 $839 4B/5B Condo (8) $919 2B/3B Condo (4) (Deduct $312 for Nonskiers) Salt Lake City, UT +++ Jim Randolph (256) jwrandolph2@comcast.com Feb 18- Feb 25 7 Nights Crystal Inn Midvalley Hotel Salt Lake City Daily Hot Bkfast, Daily Light Dinner, Mid week group Dinner Yes - (HSV to Salt Lake City Add $578) (10seats) C, F, FC,H, IA, M, P, TSKI, TTT 5 day Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, Solitude 6 th day $68 Included (Hotel provided) $15 $35 $885 Hotel room (2) (Deduct $340 for Nonskiers ) DECODER: C Coffee Maker F Refrigerator FP- FirePlace FC - Fittness Center H-Hot Tub IA Internet Access Kit - Kitchen M - Microwave MR-Microwave/Range N NASTAR Race PA-Parties: Après Ski PF-Party: Farewell PH-Party: Happy Hour PR Prize(s)/Goodies PPP-Parties: Pre/Post-Trip P- Pool (Fresh water) S Steam Room SC- Free Ski Check SIO Ski In/Ski out SS- Slope side TA- Transportation: Airport TSKI-Transportation: Ski Area(s) TSH-Transportation: Shuttle TTT - Transportation To Town to resort W/D - Washer Dryer *HSC Fees not required since planning and coordination by CSC representative. Trip descriptions on CSC Website * $15 Sign Up Fee before July 31 ** csctrips *** online/hsc_crestedbutte + trips.skigroup.net/ huntsvillesnowmass ++trips.skigroup.net/ huntsvillesteamboat +++ trips.skigroup.net/ huntsvillesaltlake

11 Special & Social Events Summer Cookouts & Save-The Dates Save-the-Date Cookouts/Potlucks: Upcoming potlucks/cookouts July 8 July 29, Friday - Pete & Eileen Luther Friday - Sue Chatham & Charlie Ross August 6, Saturday - Krys & Joanne Gromek August 12, Friday Tom Mullen August 19, Friday Ina Jenkins s Clubhouse July 8: Pete & Eileen Luther 6pm. Come early if you want more time to see our Garden Railroad. Trains will be running both before & after we eat. Where: 109 Lake Shore Dr. Madison Bring a dish to share - grill will be available. Phone: Directions: From 565 going west, take exit 13 - Madison Blvd. Go about 1 mile, turn left on Zierdt Rd. Go 1 mile, turn right onto Edgewater Dr take 1st left onto Lake Shore Dr - 5th house on left. July 29: Cookout at Sue and Charlie s Where: 126 Lake Pointe Circle, Huntsville Bring dish to share, a chair, adult beverage if you like Phone: Grill will be available. Directions: Take I-565 West; exit onto Madison Blvd; go to Zierdt Rd (Shelton on R, Zierdt on L) turn left. Go to Edgewater Dr; turn Right; Lake Point Circle intersects 2 times; be sure to take the 2nd exit. Our house is on corner on the left. Save-the-Date Future Events: Sunday, August 7, 2016 Bowling at Pin Palace Lanes Saturday, September 10, 2016 Membership Reunion Party The Reunion Picnic, which was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 21, has been rescheduled and will now be held in conjunction with the Membership Ditto Landing on September 10. We need volunteers to help with making this a success. If you are willing to be a part of this event, please send a note to HsvSkiSoial@gmail.com, contact Freda Smith or Kathy Boothe in Social or Shirley Whitten and Nan Case in Membership. Please share this info with anyone you know who has ever been a member of the Huntsville Ski Club. Saturday, December 17, Christmas Dinner Dance - UAH Exhibit Hall Music by The Purple Ravens - Tickets, and more information, will be available closer to the event. Again, committee members are needed and appreciated. As other cookouts/potlucks and Friday Nights out are scheduled, they will be listed in the Snowball and Flakey. Please check your Snowball weekly for the latest news. If you would be willing to host a cookout (which means a grill is provided) or potluck (only the dishes brought by the guests), please contact us at HsvSkiSocial@gmail.com or call Freda or Kathy The Club pays $35 to the host to help cover the cost of plates, flatware, drinks, ice, cups and napkins (and charcoal, if a cookout).

12 Canoe/Kayak/Camp You are invited to the Huntsville Ski Club s Annual Canoe/Kayak Run Cool your heels on a hot summer day Join with ski club friends in our annual canoe & kayak event and consider camping the night before and/or after at Rock Ridge Canyon Equestrian Park (Horses welcome, too) Where : When: Time: Bear Creek Canoe Run, Hackleburg, AL July 16 th 10 am till 4 pm Cost: Canoe- $40 Cabin $120 for 8, min 2 nights* Kayak - $30 Camper trailer rental - $65* Tent - $10/tent Full Service - $25* * Reservations required - call Contact: Bob Breeden to reserve your canoe/kayak and/or camping spot bob.breeden1007@yahoo.com Phone:

13 Cathedral Caverns - Kennamers Cove, AL July 30th is the day reserved for this beautiful tour of Cathedral Caverns. Please plan to be at the Caverns at 12:30 to get your ticket and be on the 1:15 tour inside this 56 degree spacious 1/2 mile cave walk under the mountain. Ten folks have already signed up. Group price of 25 or more is $13. No worries, you can walk the cave without a tour for the cost of $18. Ticket price for children 8-12 is only $8. Come out for a cool inside air conditioned walk and, yes, wear a hat and you might want a jacket. Please call Steve Austin, HSC Training Leader to join the 1:15 tour. Addess: 637 Cave Road, Woodville, AL See you there!

14 Bowling Special event for Sunday, August 7th. Bowling at the Pin Palace Lanes from 3:30 pm till 5:30 pm. The event is mainly for ALL & NON-bowlers and the guard rails will be up to prevent gutter balls. We request that those wishing to captain a team contact George Cass via at georgecass51@yahoo.com ASAP. Cost approx. $9.00 per person and includes shoes & balls. Teams consist of four members including the team captain. Six lanes have been reserved but more can be added For more information call George Cass tel cell Kathy Alexander Admin. Assistant to the Chief Probation Officer ADDED ATTRACTION TO BOWLING THIS YEAR Please support the Fight for Jacob option for our Huntsville Ski Club this year. Jacob Brown is Diane Brown s 9 year old grandson at St. Jude s Hospital in Memphis, TN and, yes, that is where Diane has been lately for the past month. We want to collect donations for St. Jude s Hospital in support of Jacob that will be given directly to St. Jude in his name. All contributions are tax deductible and there will be more information of this very worthwhile opportunity through your team captain. PRIZES FOR THE TEAM WITH THE MOST COLLEC- TIONS. We will have fun and get the opportunity to support a very worthy organization that does not charge anyone for their care, housing, meals, or needs the families require while at their facility. After Jacob has completed his treatment in Memphis, he will be on watch and a patient at the St. Jude s Children s Hospital at the Women s and Children s Hospital Huntsville for a couple of years. Neaves-Davis Center for Children 817 Cook Avenue / Huntsville, AL (256) / fax

15 Huntsville Ski Club 2016 Hiking Schedule, effective 21 May 2016 Hikers gather at 1:15pm and start hiking at 1:25pm. Hikes will last approx. 2-3 hours. Bring a drink, and wear good hiking shoes, and possibly a hiking pole. THE HIKE LEADER WILL POST ALL CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS ON THE HSC FACEBOOK PAGE. Contacts: Darryl , Roger JULY Monte Sano State Park at Hiker s parking lot (top of mountain) Roger Chassay Monte Sano State Park at Land Trust parking (mid-mountain) Roger Chassay Monte Sano State Park at Hiker s parking lot (top of mountain) Roger Chassay Monte Sano State Park at Land Trust parking (mid-mountain Roger Chassay Monte Sano State Park at Hiker s parking lot (top of mountain) oger Chassay

16 Raffle In memory of Jack Risse Two items from his estate: A beautiful Bronze Sculpture Racing the Rush by Canadian artist, Don Toney #15 of $1275 value Purchase tickets at any And 2 nd prize: Huntsville Ski Club Meeting (third A framed, signed, and numbered (179/750) Wednesday of the month) or Contact Eileen Luther skier print 14X18 inches $10.00 for 1 ticket Drawing will be held at the Membership Party on Sept 10 at Ditto Landing (Need not be present to win) Proceeds will benefit Jack s Widow, Rita

17 Friday Night Out July 1 Friday night out: Casa Blanca Cantina 5:45. Cocktails and dinner at Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, 1001 Heartland Drive, Huntsville (near Hobby Lobby). We encourage you to come out and enjoy your ski club friends. Mary Lou Lewis, hostess. July 15 Friday Night Out: West End Grill 5:45. Good food and good cheer is back at the West End Grill centrally located for everybody off Research Park Blvd at 6610 Old Madison Pike. Come for dinner and drinks and visit with friends old and new. Happy hour until 6:00. Mary Lou Lewis, hostess. Attention all members! All memberships are expiring August 31, 2016! To go on any ski club trip you must have your membership up-to-date. Payments accepted now - online, by mail, or at the meetings! Looking forward to your renewal!!! Any questions call membership Chairs Nan Case , or Shirley Whitten Huntsville Ski Club Officers& Volunteers President Jodi Stephens jstephens0613@yahoo.com Vice president Roger Chassay rchassay@att.net Secretary Pat Edwards dr_petunia1@yahoo.com Treasurer Eileen Luther pluther@knology.net Publicity Co-Directors Dave & Ann Taylor daveannt@att.net Membership Co-Directors Nan Case nancase@gmail.com Shirley Whitten slwhitten1@yahoo.com Ski Trips Director Gene Hartsfield ski.gene@yahoo.com Social Co-Directors Freda Smith fredasmithinmadisonal@gmail.com Kathy Boothe Boothe102@gmail.com Special Events Co-Director Kathy Alexander k.alexander@madisoncountyal.gov Diane Brown Kianakoa@aol.com Training Director Steve Austin cyborgaustin@yahoo.com Historian Bob Breeden bob.breeden1007@yahoo.com Flakey Editor Joanne Gromek gromees@bellsouth.net Website John Haskell jwhaskell@knology.net Communications Snowball Diana Faust lovs2dance@gmail.com Membership Database Doug Faust blueberrydoug@gmail.com

18 FALL FOLIAGE QUEBEC CITY & CANADA (CARIBBEAN PRINCESS) FROM QUECBEC CITY TO NEW YORK OCTOBER 2 12, 2016 Plan ahead... Cruise the Fall Foliage of Canada and New England October 2 12, nights and all meals included on the Caribbean Princess...Hold your reservations with a $450 deposit (refundable until June 15, 2016) Plus $30 sign-up fee (non-refundable) per person due at booking... Cruise New England and Eastern Canada s most scenic ports of call. From your ship s balcony, relax and enjoy the spectacular views such as glorious colors, and you ll realize this experience can only happen along the stunning and dramatic coasts of Canada and New England. Ports include: QUEBEC CITY $2,499 Balcony (2) per person CORNER BROOK, NEWFOUNDLAND $2,099 Window (2) per person SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA $1,499 Inside (2) per person HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK $195 taxes and port fees not included per person BAR HARBOR, MAINE BOSTON, MASS NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND CANCELLATION POLICY NEW YORK, NEW YORK NO PENALTY TO CANCEL PRIOR TO JUNE 15, 2016 VERY limited Number of Cabins and Hotels Left!!! + INCLUDES * WELCOME COCKTAIL PARTY * $ SHIPBOARD CREDIT PAST OR PRESENT MILITARY WITH COMPLETED FORM A $450 deposit plus $30 sign-up fee (non-refundable) per person is due at booking. A payment of $1000 is due April 20, The final payment is due June 15, The trip is fully refundable until June 15, Online registration will be at (Site available now). Payments will be remitted to Skigroup or credit card (3% fee added for credit card). Send checks to: Sandy Gaudette 136 Nanimo Court Antioch, CA Please include a copy of your confirmation or a copy of this flyer when sending checks. Additional cost: Discount on Side Excursions will be offered by Ski.group One or 2 additional nights in Quebec City staying at the Hilton or Marriott Hotels within walking distance of the old city Air fare to Quebec City and return from New York Trip leaders: Vonette Hartsfield ( ) vonhartsfield@yahoo.com Gene Hartsfield ( ) ski.gene@yahoo.com

19 7 NIGHT ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE Legnd of the Seas GREEK ISLES & VENICE ITALY R.T. CRESCENT SKI COUNCIL JUNE 10 17, 2017 INCLUDES Group Cocktail Party, Meals, Floor Shows & More SkiGroup.net will direct on how to save on port tours PRICING PER PERSON $ INSIDE (2) 10 Booked Q $1, WINDOW (2) 10 Booked I $1, BALCONY (2) 25 Booked E-1 $80.00 PORT FEES & TAXES PER PERSON $30.00 SIGN-UP FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE) GROUP COCKTAIL PARTY INCLUDED 7 NIGHTS : Meals, Floor Shows & Dancing OPTIONAL UP TO 3 NIGHTS PRIOR IN VENICE: Plaza Venice Mestre $174 Per Night = $87 Per person Double 10 Min train or bus to St Mark s Square area, 20 Min from & airport & 10 Min to ship dock. Includes Breakfast 7 DAY CRUISE PORTS VENICE, ITALY Ship Departs 5:00p.m. June 10th KORTOR, MONTENEGRO 2:00p.m. 8:00p.m. CORFU, GREECE 9:00a.m. 2:30p.m. ATHENS, GREECE 12:00n 8:30p.m. MYKONOS, GREECE (Tender Port) 7:00a.m. 4:00p.m. ARGOSTOLI, GREECE 12:00n 7:00p.m. FUN DAY AT SEA VENICE, ITALY Off ship & fly home June 17th DEPOSITS TO BOOK ROOMS $ PER PERSON WHEN BOOKING ROOM WITH NAMES FINAL PAYMENT DUE MAR 1st, 2017 CANCELLATION POLICY SHIP NO PENALTY TO CANCEL UNTIL MAR 1st, 2017 THEN AFTER FINAL PAYMENT LOSE DEPOSIT $350 P.P. THEN 50% PENALTY Days Prior THEN 75 % PENALTY Days Prior 14 DAYS PRIOR NO REFUND VENICE AIR: Group air and transfers to the hotel available 13 Months Prior July 20th SANDY GAUDETTE 136 NANIMO CT., ANTIOCH, CA PH: SKI FAX: SANDYMOGULS@AOL.COM

20 CARIBBEAN PRINCESS - ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, IRELAND, PARIS AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 Ports include: LONDON ENGLAND GUERNSEY, ENGLAND CORK, IRELAND $3,199 Balcony (2) per person DUBLIN,IRELAND $3,049 Window (2) per person BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND $2,399 inside (2) per person GLASGOW, SCOTLAND ORKNEY ISLANDS, SCOTLAND $ 230 taxes and port fees not included per person INVERNESS/LOCH NESS, SCOTLAND PARIS, NORMANDY FRANCE CANCELLATION POLICY LONDON, ENGLAND NO PENALTY TO CANCEL PRIOR TO MAY 28, 2017 INCLUDES * WELCOME COCKTAIL PARTY PRESENT MILITARY ID WITH COMPLETED FORM TO SEE WHAT DISCOUNTS THAT MAY BE OFFERED. IF YOU ARE A RECENT PAST PRINCESS CRUISES PARTICIPANT, PROVIDE YOUR CIRCLE NUMBER AS YOU MAY GET LOWER RATES OR SHIP CREDIT. A $650 deposit plus $30 sign-up fee (non-refundable) per person is due at booking. If you purchase travel insurance please read the cancellation policy for travel insurance. There will an additional payment of $1, date not decided at this time. The trip is fully refundable until MAY 28, 2017 and final PAYMENT is due MAY 28, PRICES MAY VARY FROM TIME TO TIME. Online registration is available now Payments can be remitted to Skigroup or by credit card (3% fee added for credit card). Checks can be sent to: Sandy Gaudette 136 Nanimo Court Antioch, CA Please include a copy of your confirmation or a copy of this flyer when sending checks. Additional cost: Discount on some of the Side Excursions will be offered by Skigroup for some of the excursions offered by the Ship. One or two additional nights in London will be offered by Skigroup. You can stay additional days in Paris but, you will not get a ship credit for the last night return Paris to London. Skigroup will help you make additional lodging arrangements in Paris. Trip leaders: Janet/David Emery ( ) emery3685@bellsouth.net

21 July 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat *Hiking Monto Sano Hiker s parking lot or Land Trust Parking Lot - See schedule for info 3 *Hiking 1:15 See above Biking 1:15 Aldridge Creek Fred Killmeyer Casa Blanca 5:45 pm 1001 Heartland Dr. 7 8 Cookout Eileen & Pete Luther s 109 Lake Shore Drive 6:00 2 **tennis See below 9 **tennis See below 10 *Hiking 1:15 See above Biking 1:15 Aldridge Creek Fred Killmeyer West End Grill 5:45 pm 6610 Old Madison Pike 16 Bear Creek Canoe Run **tennis See below 17 *Hiking 1:15 See above HSC meeting7:00 Biking 1:15 Aldridge Creek Fred Killmeyer **tennis See below 24 *Hiking 1:15 See above Biking 1:15 Aldridge Creek Fred Killmeyer Cookout Sue Chatham & Charlie Ross s 30 Cathedral Caverns 637 Cave Rd. Woodville, AL **tennis See below 31 *Hiking 1:15 See above **Round robin tennis 8am ((doubles)) Huntsville Tennis Center (go/no weather-based decision)

22 HUNTSVILLE SKI CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION New Member Renewal (Current Member) Renewal (Previous Member) Information Update Half price for members residing over 50 miles from Huntsville or age 21 and under. Regular membership (includes newsletter in color at Membership with mailed black & white newsletter Individual Family Individual Family Joining for : 1 year $30 $40 $45 $55 2 years $60 $80 $90 $110 1 year 2 year $15 $30 $20 $40 $30 $60 $35 $70 If Family membership, how many: Adults: Minors: Family membership: One or two adults in the same household, and any of their dependent children under 18 years of age, or fulltime dependent students under 21. TOTAL ENCLOSED: $ Name Complete Address Phone 1 Phone 2 Additional Family Members: Name Under 22? Phone 1 Phone 2 Under 22? Name Phone 1 Phone 2 Under 22? Name Phone 1 Phone 2 Under 22? Name Phone 1 Phone 2 Signature: Date: Mail form and check to: Huntsville Ski Club, P.O. Box 1601, Huntsville, AL35807 DO NOT MAIL CASH

23 2016 Budget Income Membership Dues 2016 Budget $7,300 Expenses Operating Accounts Meetings Room Rent $1,740 Meeting Refreshments $600 Membership $2,500 Cookouts $500 Newsletter $200 Accountability $825 Office Exp $300 Ski Activities $1,200 Publicity $700 Website $150 Social $1000 Special Events $200 Contingency $300 Total $10,215.00

24 Huntsville Ski Club Financial Report March 2016 Savings Last Month Year to Date Money Market Beginning Balance $44, Interest Earned $1.89 Transferred from (to) Checking $0.00 Money Market Ending Balance $44, Checking Beginning Balance $13, Last Month Year to Date Budget % Transferred from(to) Money Market $0.00 Membership Dues $30.00 $7, $7,300 99% Operating Accounts Meetings Room Rent $ $1, $1,740 86% Meeting Refreshments $0.00 $ $600 27% Membership Membership Party Deposit $ $1, $2,000 99% Cookouts $0.00 $ $350 70% Newsletter $0.00 $ $ % Accountability $0.00 $ $ % Office Exp $49.00 $ $245 87% Mtn. Symposium Ski Activities & Conf & 1st $ $1, $1, % Publicity $0.00 $ $ % Website $0.00 -$ $ % Social $0.00 $52.92 $500 11% Income $0.00 Expense $0.00 Special Events $ $ $ % Income $0.00 Expense Feb outing $ Contingency $0.00 $0.00 $225 0% Total Operating Expense $ $7, $8, % Paid Activities Expense Income Balance Taos Feb 2014 $0.00 $0.00 $18, Breckenridge Jan 30-Feb 6, 2016 $2, $ $0.00 Lake Tahoe Jan 23-30, 2016 $ $ $3.91 Park City Mar 5-12 Deposit 2016 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Beaver Creek Feb 6-13, 2016 Combined $3, $0.00 $35.66 Winter Park Feb 13-20, 2016 Combined $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Telluride Jan $3, $0.00 -$3, Total Paid Activity Income (Expense) $10, $3, Ending Balance $6,143.08