Ptarmigan Ski Club October 2016

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1 Ptarmigan Ski Club October 2016 NEWSLETTER A non-profit organization founded in 1947 and dedicated to the promotion of all facets of skiing & winter sports - plus activities for the education and enjoyment of its members. A member of Eastern PA Ski Council. You can also find us on Facebook. Click here for Facebook Calendar of Events - Post In a Visible Location: Happy Hour: Contact Bill Ortner, 5:00pm Every Friday General Meetings at Christopher s Knights of Columbus (KoC) Volleyball Rose Garden Pavilion Every Tuesday May - Sep Oct Oktoberfest: Bill Ortner Sat 2:00p Oct 1 Blue Mt Happy Hour Sat 4 pm Oct 8 General Meeting: KoC Sub & Movie Tue 7:00p Oct 11 Road Rally: Tom Weiser Sun 1:00p Oct 23 General Meeting: KoC Phil s Yr in Revue Tue 7:00p Oct Nov General Meeting: KoC Mini Expo Tue 7:00p Nov 8 Hike & Soup: Kathy Seufert Sat TBD Nov Dec Holiday Happy Hour: Barn House Village Fri 5:30p Dec 9 General Meeting: KoC Holiday Games Tue 7:00p Dec 13 Xmas Eve/Eve Party: Ronnie Rother Fri 5:00p Dec Jan General Meeting Ski Party at Blue Mt Tue 7:00p Jan 10 Revelstoke, BC: Mark Baechle Sat Jan 14 - Sat Jan 21 Chamonix, Fr: Catherine Chrapacz Sat Jan 21 - Mon Jan 30 Telluride, Co: Donna Westgate Sat Jan 21 - Sat Jan Feb General Meeting Ski Party at Blue Mt Tue TBD Feb 14 Snowmass, Co: Brian Nuss Sat Feb 25 - Sat Mar Mar Sun Peaks, BC: Mark Baechle Sat Mar 4 - Sun Mar 12 General Meeting Elections: Koc Tue 7:00p Mar 14 General Meeting Tuesday Oct 11 th 7 pm Christopher s Koc, 1519 West Greenleaf St, Allentown Sub & Movie Night Ptarmigan Road Rally Sun Oct 23 rd Course starts at 1:00 pm and ends at the Fogelsville upper Macungie Park. Entrance fee is $10.00 per vehicle payable the day of event. Prizes for team with most correct answers. Contact: Tom Weiser weiser@ptd.net Dues Reminder Pay Your Dues, Renew Your Membership by Oct 31 st, to get the Discount. Until Oct 31 st Single $16, Family $26. President s Message Mary Ann Bedics President, Ptarmigan Ski Club Busy, Busy, Busy Just in the month of October alone your ski club is announcing at least fifteen activities or events: Oktoberfest, 5 happy hours, 5 golf outings, book club, road rally, and 2 Knights of Columbus meetings. Certainly you probably will not be able to fit in all of these activities but I have found that Ptarmigan members do not want to miss out on anything! The Board of Directors tries to vary these activities so all members can pick and choose their favorite events. You have probably heard or used the expression "Get A Life". The PSC is alive and well and offering you a chance to enrich your "life". Join your friends for some fun and camaraderie and maybe you will even benefit with a little exercise! Got Snowballs? We kicked off the season Tuesday Sep 13 th with the "Got Snowballs?" theme. Many members wore their logo tee-shirts. (We also sold quite a few shirts that evening.) Brian Nuss created the theme poster and BJ's made the sheet cake, which was delicious and also sported the logo. The Knights of Columbus "ballroom" was filled with eager Ptarmigans ready to welcome the new season and to reconnect with folks not seen since last season. Getting fit for our winter activities is always a priority. Jeanne Weiser and Brian Nuss put together a program of exercises (some using ski poles, some using paper plates) to help us get in shape. Core strength and balance were emphasized. Even if you no longer ski or snowboard these exercises are essential for a healthy lifestyle. See Photos on Page 5. Ptarmigan Saturday Happy Hour at Blue Mt. Date: Saturday, October 8, 2016 Time: Gather from 4:00 pm on Place: Blue Mtn. Slopeside Pub & Grill outdoor patio Cash Bar. Call-Ahead Seating is available or if you prefer Food is served at the bar. Let Mary Ann Bedics know if you are planning to be there. Contact her at or maryannbedics@rcn.com.

2 2016/2017 Ski Season Trips: Revelstoke, BC: Sat Jan 14 - Sat Jan 21, 2017 $1797 for first 20 persons, then goes to $1999 The Sandman Hotel but may Upgrade to Condo +$190 5 Day Lift Ticket Contact: Mark Baechle (610) SkiPro99@gmail.com Chamonix, Fr: Sat Jan 21 Mon Jan 30, 2017 Sold Out $1575 plus $623 for Fuel Surcharge, Taxes & Fees 7 Nights at Club Med Resort All Meals Included Br,Lu,Dr 1 Night at Hotel Splendid in Annecy w/brkfst 6 Day Ski Pass and 5 Days Instruction Contact: Catherine Chrapacz katyataz@yahoo.com Telluride, Co: Sat Jan 21 Sat Jan 28, 2017 Hotel Telluride $1785, Mountainside Kitchenette $1615, Condos: 2 Br/2Ba $1815, 3 Br/3Ba $ of 7 Day Lift Pass Contact: Donna Westgate travelswithdonna@yahoo.com Snowmass, CO: Sat Feb 25 - Sat Mar Stonebridge Inn $2082 $1997 New Price Tamarack Condos 2 br $1895, 3 br $1895 Sold Out 5 Day Lift Ticket Contact: Brian powder-hound@verizon.net Sun Peaks, BC, Sat Mar 4 Sun Mar 12, 2017 $1898 for first 20 persons, then goes to $ Nights at Nancy Greene s Cahility Lodge 6 Day Lift Ticket Contact: Mark Baechle (610) SkiPro99@gmail.com Editor s Note: Ptarmigan Ski Club requires all trips to have a written cancellation policy - Please read the trip flyers for details and cancellation policy. All Flyers are available on our Web Site: Bill Ortner, Editor. Trips Update Donna Westgate Telluride: One hotel room left. Plus single woman and single man each looking for a roommate. Mark Baechle: Some openings on both the Revelstoke Trip and the Sun Peaks Trip. Membership DUES: 2016/2017Season Dues are for the Season: May 1, 2016 to Apr 30, 2017 Renewal (due May 1, 2016) (after Oct 31, 2016) $16 Single or $26 Family $20 Single or $30 Family New Members $20 Single or $30 Family New Memberships are valid until Apr 30, 2018 All Members will receive the Ptarmigan Newsletter FREE by . Members wishing to receive Hardcopy must pay $5 in addition to their annual dues. Mini Expo General Meeting Tuesday Nov 8 th. A Mini Winter Expo is scheduled for the Nov 8 th Meeting at 7 pm. See Flyer below for more details. We plan to have Lift Ticket Raffles, a Live Auction, and Door Prizes. We have received some donations and plan to receive more; we ll give those away to whoever the lucky raffle winners are. So come out, mix and mingle, chat with the Reps, buy a few Raffle Tickets, and enjoy the night with us. Singing" the Praises of Mary "Bach" Recap by Mary Ann Bedics Mary Bach's presentation "Are You Getting What You Pay For"? at the Sep 27 th meeting was educational, informational and humorously entertaining. Mary is a long-time independent, nationally recognized Consumer Advocate, who now chairs the award-winning AARP Pennsylvania Consumer Issues Task Force. Her topic was filled with facts, personal experiences and lessons on how to become a more savvy and informed consumer. She discussed in depth the PA sales tax law. Mary held the attention of the packed audience at the general membership meeting at the Knights of Columbus on Tuesday, September 27. As soon as Mary walked in the door of the K of C her enthusiasm was evident. She is a passionate consumer advocate. We were very fortunate to have such a warm and personable speaker. A thank you also to her husband, Lenny, who helped set up Mary's "props." AARP of Pennsylvania provides these volunteer speakers "free" of charge to community groups such as our ski club. Blue Mt. Vouchers See Flyer below. Contact: Dale Gogel Dalego@aol.com Note: 6 packs will have to be picked up at the mountain

3 Blue Mountain Slopeside Pub & Grill Happy Hour Sat Sep 17 th : Recap by Mary Ann Bedics Over thirty members of the PSC came out to happy hour at the Blue Mountain Slopeside Bar and Grill on Saturday, September 17th. Again, the weather was great, the staff accommodating, and the service was good. As the evening progressed and the air chilled a bit, the fires were lit lending a cozy feel to the atmosphere. The entertainment, The Two Dollar Bill Band, played some of our favorites from the 70's and 80's. See you at the next Blue Mountain happy hour, Saturday, October 8 th. Oktoberfest 2016: Recap by Mary Ann Bedics Just when we thought the weather was not going to cooperate for the PSC annual Oktoberfest, we were surprised with a pretty good day. Bill had all of the tarps in place and the picnic tables set up in the garage as a precaution. The rain held off until 5:30, starting shortly after the last of the food was served. We were able to spend the day outdoors, sipping fine wines and beers, indulging in the split pea soup, the wursts, and the German foods. Almost sixty Ptarmigans joined in the festivities. There were some mean games of Bocce going on despite the swarming gnats! Thank you to the set-up and clean-up crews. Again, we are so fortunate that Bill Ortner hosts this annual event. Thank you also to all who brought appetizers or desserts to share. The campfire did get rained out, a small glitch in an otherwise pretty good day!

4 Some Photos From the Sep 13 th Welcome Back Meeting

5 Join us for Ptarmigan Ski Club s... TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8, Ptarmigan s General Meeting :00 to 7:30pm: Social Hour 7:30 to 9:00pm: Gen. Mtg. & Expo Knights of Columbus 1519 W. Greenleaf Street Allentown, PA FREE ADMISSION Due to scheduling conflicts, and challenges outside of our control, we have been challenged to find enough Exhibitors to fill the Fullerton Fire Company, and host the big Expo we are accustomed to. At the risk of compromising the integrity of the Winter Sports Expo, and disappointing our members and patrons, we ve decided to host a mini Expo at our General Meeting in November. Hosting the mini-expo gives us the chance to do a few things: 1. Continue to host an event that will benefit our Members, 2. Continue to raise funds for the Special Olympics, 3. Continue to mingle with Ski Area Reps, Industry Pros, Travel Partners, and those that can help us play in the colder months, and 4. Win stuff! As usual, we plan to have Lift Ticket Raffles, a Live Auction, and Door Prizes. We have received donations and plan to receive more; we ll give those away to whoever the lucky raffle winners are. So come out, mix and mingle, chat with the Reps, buy a few Raffle Tickets, and enjoy the night with us. Thanks for your understanding, thanks for your patronage, and thanks for your continued support! Raffles: 7:00 8:45pm Live Auction: 8:30pm Raffle Winners Announced: 8:45 9pm

6 BLUE MOUNTAIN SKI AREA 2017 EZ-SLOPE TICKETS LIST EZ SLOPE EZ SLOPE TICKETS GOOD FOR 8 HOURS FROM FIRST LIFT NIGHT TICKET EZ-SLOPE LIFT TICKETS NEVER EXPIRE. New this year MID WEEK TICKET only tickets this year 6 PACK BUY ONLINE PRIOR TO WEEKEND TICKET /31/16 PICK UP 6 PACK AT TICKET OFFICE Scary Savings Deals SIX PACK-Cost - $ for 6 (8) hour lift tickets on line by Valid Monday to Friday Non Holiday. Get 6 tickets for yourself or share 6 tickets (individual option) A THREE PACK SPECIAL WILL BE OFFERED ON BLACK FRIDAY ON THE WEBSITE The Ski Season Pricing is Monday - Friday 8 hour ticket Adult $55.00 Youth 6-12 years $45.00 Saturday-Sunday & Holiday 8 hour ticket Adult $70.00 Youth 6-12 years $55.00 Night Tickets 4pm to 10 pm - Monday - Saturday & Holidays Adult $40.00 Youth 6-12 years $40.00 Night Tickets 4pm to 10 pm - Sunday Night Special $30.00 Youth 6-12 years $30.00 SEASON PASS ALL DAYS WEEKDAY (non Holiday) SIX PACK AND SEASON TICKETS ADULT MUST BE PICKED UP AT BLUE YOUTH MOUNTAIN TICKET OFFICE TUBING 110 (included in skiing season pass) Holidays: Christmas - December 26 to January 1 Martin Luther King Day - January 16 President's Day - February 20 Season Pass Holder Benefits Avoid waiting in ticket window lines Holiday Closings: Thanksgiving Day - Closed Christmas Eve - Closing at 5pm Christmas Day - Closed Access the VIP Line at High-Speed Chair Lifts. 10% Discount at Slopeside Pub & Grill. 1 FREE Buddy Day Pass 10% Discount on Food at the Summit, Valley & Adventure Center Cafe's. 10% discount excludes alcohol and cannot be combined with another offer. 10% Discount at True Blue Sports Stores: Hard & Soft Goods and Equipment. 10% Discount on Lift Tickets & Rentals. (Discount can not be combined with other coupons or special promotions) Free Snowtubing with a Ski or Ride Season Pass. Invitation to Exclusive Season Pass Parties. Skip the Ticket Lines! Season Pass Holders Go Direct-to-Slope. download the Liability Release form: Senior Season Pass: 70 years & older will receive a free Adult Unlimited Season Pass! You can receive your free Senior Season Pass at the Summit Lodge ticket counter. Children's Lift Ticket: Children, ages 5 years old & younger, ski & ride for free! You can receive a Children's Lift Ticket at any ticket counter in the Summit Lodge or Valley Lodge. Must present valid proof of age. PSAA 4th & 5th Grade Snowpass Program -reduced lift & lessons for 4 th & 5 th graders WOMENS WORKSHOP Begins Wednesday January 13, consecutive Wednesdays Choose the session best for you: 10am to 12pm or 1pm to 3pm A Season Pass or lift tickets must be purchased to participate in this program. MENS WORKSHOP Begins January 12, consecutive Tuesdays at 10am A Season Pass or lift tickets must be purchased to participate in this program. MOGUL WORKSHOP Begins Wednesday January 13, consecutive Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm or 7pm to 9 pm SEND CHECK Payable to DALE GOGEL MAIL TO Dale Gogel Three Mile Lane - Walnutport, Pa dalego@aol.com - DETACH - - SEND S.A.S.E. OR $ 1 POSTAGE - DETACH - SEND S.A.S.E. - DETACH - - SEND S.A.S.E Voucher Description Cost/Vch Qty Total Names Weekend Day ($70) $ 60 Address Weekday Day ($55) $ 47 City/St/Zip Weekday Night($40) $ 30 Phone NO LONGER HAVE CLUB 6 PACK MUST BUY ON LINE PRIOR TO 10/31/2016 (Allow MIN of 10 days to mail vouchers SASE)

7 PTARMIGAN SKI CLUB CONTACTS Officers Board Members Committees and Contributors President Mary Ann Bedics Vice President, Ski Jeanne Weiser Treasurer Kathy Seufert Membership Secretary Mary Laronge Recording Secretary Barb Stephens Past President Brian Nuss Elected Bill Ortner Elected Ronnie Rother Elected Joyce Gilmore Appointed Pat Combs Appointed Tim White Appointed Phil Hublitz Newsletter Editor Bill Ortner Webmaster Ronnie Rother Blue Mt. Vouchers Dale Gogel Bear Creek Vouchers Club Affiliations Eastern PA Ski Council Tom Weiser Special Olympics Dale Gogel PTARMIGAN SKI CLUB /2017 Season Membership Renewal and New Member Application Please complete this entire form including the date and your signature. Make checks payable to PTARMIGAN SKI CLUB. Send form, payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Mary Laronge, 556 Parkside Court, Allentown, PA Otherwise, you may feel free to pick-up your card(s) at our monthly meetings. Last Name: First Name: Spouse: Children: Address: City: Phone: State: Zip: Sponsored By (if applicable): Print in UPPERCASE to avoid confusion) The Ptarmigan Newsletter is sent by (be sure to include your Address); however you may request a Hardcopy by including an additional $5 with your Annual Dues Check the box below. 2016/2017 Season - Membership Dues: Please Check the Appropriate Boxes Below Current Member Renewal (due May 1 st ): $16 Single $26 Family Late Renewal (after Oct 31 st ): $20 Single $30 Family Renew before Oct 31 st and Save New Member Application: $20 Single $30 Family New Memberships valid until Apr 30, 2018 $5 Additional for Hardcopy Newsletter via US Postal (everyone will get it FREE by ) Acknowledgement of Responsibility / Release of Liability: The Ptarmigan Ski Club is a year-round sports and social club providing a variety of activities for its members. Participation in these activities can involve risk and personal injury. I fully accept and understand these risks and voluntarily assume all risks either known or not readily foreseeable. I agree not to hold the Ptarmigan Ski Club, its officers, board members, or any volunteers, liable for any accident or injury resulting from my participation in any club activity. Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Note: Adult member is responsible for each named minor. Each adult must sign. Demographic Information: Age: & over Male Female Visit us online at and FACEBOOK