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1 July 2015 Calendar of Events July 2 July 11 August 6 General Meeting River Float General Meeting TRIP NIGHT August 23 Golf Outing Sept 3 Oct 9-12 General Meeting Member Outing Wildwood Weekend **Don t forget that every Friday the Dutchmen are celebrating somewhere see this page for Happy Hour locations. Membership Meetings are now held at the Evergreen Country Club at 7: Hartz Road, Fleetwood, PA Come early for food and drink! Kitchen Hours: Friday 5:30-9PM, Saturday 5:30-8PM, Sunday 3:00-7PM 2nd & 4th Sundays Brunch 10AM-2PM Alternate Sundays Lite Fare at the Bar REMINDER: April through August, we only meet once on the 1st Thursday of the month MARK YOUR CALENDAR TRIP NIGHT AUGUST 6TH DETAILS INSIDE President Paul Schwartz As I sit here writing this, I'm just a few miles from Mammoth Mountain. There's still some patches of snow left from last season (and I forgot my rock skis). The point is that even though it seems like last season just ended, the new season is right around the corner. The Board will be meeting in July to put together a balanced budget proposal for Due to prudent management and a little luck, we were in the black last year. Our next several meetings will focus on specific topics such as membership and the Lodge. This issue of Ski Trails is our trip issue. We are allowing early sign-ups for western trips, but the many eastern trips will be looking for your support and participation at August Trip Night. There are lots of other social happenings this summer. Be sure to check out the whole issue. PaulX July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 Check for Updates TENTATIVE HAPPY HOUR SCHEDULE Marcia and Bob Fehl s Home Bring a lawn chair and something to share. 14 Lakeview Drive, Reading, PA (610) Divots Bar & Flying Hills 12 Village Center Drive, Reading, PA (610) Van Reed Inn 2707 Bernville Road,Reading, PA (484) Liberty Taproom 237 N Prospect Street Reading,PA (610) Blind Hartman s Tavern 2910 Pricetown Rd, Temple, PA (610) Meet around 6:30 for food, spirits, and conversation. Visit the FDSC at weekly in case of change. T HE D EADLINE FOR THE AUGUST ISSUE OF S KI T RAILS IS W EDNESDAY,JULY 15

2 eioeioie FIESTA TIME ON THE RIVER FLOAT S a t u r d a y, J u l y Ready to spice up your life? Then join your Flying Dutchmen friends on Saturday, July 11 for the Mexican Fiesta River Float at Jim Dietrich s Park in Muhlenberg. WHAT S THE TIMING? Check in at Dietrich s Park between 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Does your floatable need to be pumped? Then be sure to arrive before 11 a.m. so you have time to pump it. Depart Dietrich s Park at 11:30 a.m. to drop-in spot. (Drop-in spot will either be at Cross Keys or Leesport depending on river flow and will be communicated by Facebook, bulletin board, calls, or texts.) START OF FLOAT IS 12 NOON! 8 WHAT TO BRING? A float, tube, raft, kayak, canoe, etc.; beverages for the float; sunscreen; hat; and a sunny disposition! If you have any adult friends or family that would like to join us, be sure to sign them up too and bring them along 8 WHAT S INCLUDED? - Transport to drop-in, Aprés Float party with a fabulous Fiesta buffet, beer, water, soda, Margarita s, and Sangria. You will have an opportunity to take a swing at a fun filled piñata and photo ops before and after the float. $1 will give you an extra swing at the piñata and a shot of Tequila. As if this was not enough, Lori Hudson will be instructing us on salsa dancing moves after the float. Aye Carumba!!!! 8 WHAT S THE PRICE FOR ALL OF THIS? - $18 per person in advance. After the July 2nd Flying Dutchmen meeting, the price will be $22 per person. Checks payable tofdsc. What a deal! 8 WHERE DO I GET MY TICKETS- Tickets will be available at the July 2nd meeting but you can also contact any of the following crew members: Karen Youngwirth (cell), Sue Stalnecker (cell) Jeff Rapp Maddi Dundore Dee Johnson, Debbie Dallago, Sue Gottschall, Dennis Baldwin, Brian Mitchell OR mail your check to: FDSC c/o Debbie Dallago 510 Oak Hill Lane Wyomissing, PA LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OUR AMIGOS ON JULY 11TH! Get your newsletter DIGITALLY! Opt out of the printed version today by ing Membership@fdsc.org. Use OPT OUT as the subject and include your full name and any addresses you d like the newsletter ed to starting next month! 2 Ski Trails m Trippin Cherylene Shollenberger Hello Dutchmen! First let me thank all of our wonderful Trip Leaders for who have been working so hard to prepare the detailed ads that you see in this issue and on our website. Thanks to our members who came out on June 4th to register and make a deposit on our western trips, which require earlier payments to our agents in order to obtain lodging and flights in a very competitive market. Be sure to mark your calendars for our TRIP NIGHT PROGRAM on Thursday Night, August 6th, at 6 p.m., before our General Meeting at the Evergreen Club. You may register for all our trips that evening and/or make payments/deposits. Come see the displays, and for your convenience, you may print out our registration and cancellation policy form from our website and have it prepared when you arrive to Trip Night. Remember, you must join FDSC or renew your membership in order to travel with us. If you cannot attend our Trip Night, please send your completed two-page registration form, signed on both pages, and your deposit to the leader's address indicated in our ads. Please help us to make all of our trips successful with a full roster. You will have a super Dutchmen holiday, maybe even two or three! Plan ahead and join us in travel. I am looking forward to seeing you at our very important summer meetings. Continue to have lots of Dutchmen fun on the off-season and stay in shape! Happy Travels! CheryleneX Skimeister Dave McFarland Have you ever thought abouthe satisfaction gained from sharing your love of snowsports with others? Are you a fairly competent skier or snowboarder? Do you like to have fun with others who share your passion? Why not think about joining the FDSC Ski and Snowboard School? We are looking for a few good folks willing to work hard and play hard, interested in helping our school get better at what we do, and have a good time in the process. Talk to me, Bip, or any of our instructors about how it works. If you do it soon, you might wrangle an invite to our Summer Instructor s Picnic. We d love to have you. Think Snow, Think First Tracks! Dave McFarland Skimeister

3 First Tracks, III Mount Snow, Vermont January 8-10, 2016 Price per person: $425 double occupancy for Snow Lake Lodge $575 for 1Q studio room at Grand Summit $600 for 2Q room at Grand Summit* *A ski-in, ski-out resort with a spa, fitness center, hot tubs, outdoor heated pool, bar, restaurant & more! Price Includes: 2 nights at Snow Lake Lodge OR upgrade to Grand Summit Hotel 2 FULL days of skiing at Mt. Snow 2 breakfasts at hotel Free ski clinics for every level taught by our PSIA certified instructors First Tracks après ski party on ride home Free Wi-Fi Payment Schedule: $ 150 on Aug. 6 (Trip Night) $ 150 due Oct. 8 $ Balance due Nov. 5 (Winter Sports Night) ELK MOUNTAIN DAY TRIP SUNDAY, Januar y 31, 2016 Join us for the best skiing in Pa! Lots of fun and surprises! $90 FOR A FULL DAY OF SKIING ($100 after 12/31/15) REFRESHMENTS ON THE BUS DUTCHMEN COMRADERY! Leave Reading at 6:15 a.m. Pickup in Fogelsville at 6:45 a.m. Depart Mountain at approximately 6:30 p. m. CONTACT: Sandy Kelly Peter Galgano Free shuttle service to & from mt./nearby towns Free overnight ski check at the mountain Free bag check Snow Barn Bar within walking distance Indoor & outdoor hot tubs and sauna Bars at both hotels Dinner/happy hour will be added if numbers allow Contact: Diane Nolfe 610 Orchard View Rd Reading, PA firsttracks14@gmail.co Bip Smedley 60 Miller Dr. Kutztown, PA bip.smedley@gmail.com skdkbk850@hotmail.com Peter.galgano@gmail.com EASTERN PA SKI COUNCIL WINTER CARNIVAL January 16-23, 2016 $1,925. Dbl BIGGEST SKIING IN AMERICA! 5,800 acres - Big Sky Resort is four mountains including Moonlight Basin connected by an excellent lift system. The resort offers some of the best expert and advanced terrain around while including an extensive network of trails suited for the intermediate and beginner skier or snowboarder. Ski Terrain 5,804 acres 40% beginner & intermediate 60% Advanced & Expert 300 Named Runs Elevation Summit (Lone Peak) 11,166 - Vertical - 4,366 - Average Annual Snowfall 400+ inches Direct flight from Newark to Bozeman - United ground transportation to and from airports 7 nights slope side accommodations Huntley Lodge Hotel with daily maid service, Legendary buffet breakfast, valet ski storage, boot warming, outdoor swimming pool, 2 large outdoor Jacuzzis, shops, Solace Spa, fine dining, Fondue Stube, Chet s Bar & Grill and a café. Lift Tickets (5 day) Optional 6th Prepaid $48 including Moonlight Basin Welcome Party with hors d oeuvres and drink tickets On Mountain fun event Monday Free Carnival Race on Wednesday with Free practice runs Tuesday Après Race pizza lunch - Themed Banquet with drink tickets, Light Dinner and EPSC Awards Function Big Sky Resort Discount Coupons, Discount on Cross Country Skiing MID-WEEK SKI GETAWAY HUNTER & WINDHAM MOUNTAINS February 8 11, 2016 (Monday Thursday) $625 double. occupancy Includes Bus Transportation from First Energy Stadium and to slopes, Lift Tickets, and 3 Nights at Lovely Villa Vosilla. Full American sit down Breakfasts, 3 Course Dinners, Gratuities for servers & housekeeping. Use of Facilities Pool, Hot Tub, Exercise Equipment and Discounted Happy Hour Payment Schedule: $100 Deposit 8/6, and $175 9/3, 10/1 & 11/5 DOROTHY MEYER DOTDASH1@PTD.NET SPRING STREET, FLEETWOOD, PA TRIP LEADERS: Currently Full Waiting List Only See more information about this trip on under Trips click details. Contact Russ & Karen Youngwirth or BigSky2016@comcast.net DEBBIE SCHANTZ SDAFAMILY@AOL.COM WOODHILL DRIVE, FLEETWOOD, PA Ski Trails 3

4 SMUGGLERS NOTCH SKI RESORT Smugglers Notch Vermont Price Per Person:$ Double Occupancy Price Includes: * 3 nights slopeside, ski-in/ski-out condo lodging * 2 1/2 days lift tickets (Saturday, Sunday, Half-day Monday) * 2 hot breakfasts (Saturday, Sunday) * Après ski party * Beverages and snacks on the bus, as per the usual! February 19 to 22, 2016 Price Also Includes: * Tube sliding 5pm-8pm * Ice skating 9am-8:30pm (equipment rental available) * 30 km cross-country ski trails (equipment rental available) * 24 km dedicated snowshoe trails (equipment rental available) Three big mountains covering 1,000 acres, with a 2,610 vertical rise 78 trails for Dutchmen skiers and riders of all levels, including The Black Hole, the only triple-black diamond in the East! 5 progression parks for our freestyle skiers and riders: 1 novice, 2 intermediate, 1 intermediate/advanced, 1 expert Still have energy after the lifts close? Tube sliding from 5pm-8pm every evening! Included in your lift ticket. Ice skating on a natural outdoor rink is open from 9am 8:30pm daily. Included in your lift ticket. Bring your own skates, or rent them for $5. Interested in cross-country skiing or snowshoeing? The resort has 30 km of cross-country ski trails and 24 km of dedicated snowshoe trails for you. Bring your own equipment, or rent it at the resort. Access to trails is included with your lift ticket. Trail map is available online if you want to check it out before the trip. Still not enough? Then try the video arcade, have a swim in the heated pool, or soak in one of the two hot tubs! For an extra fee, you can take a zip line canopy tour (yes, even in the winter!), a cat trax express ride, snowmobile tours, or try airboarding! Payment Schedule: $200 by 11/5/15 Balance of $195 by 1/7/16 Checks payable to FDSC; mail to Dory or bring to meeting $200 on 8/6/2015 Trip Night Trip Leaders: Dory Peterson Diane Reider dpeterson@racc.edu dianereider@hotmail.com Kutztown Rd Kutztown PA March 5th to 12, 2016 Saturday to Saturday Condos, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 5 day lift ticket, $1665 per person Trip Price includes: Required payment Schedule: Round trip transportation (bus/air/bus) $400 due at sign up, trip night 7 nights lodging in Enzian condos, Lionshead $400 due by Oct 15 5 days of lift tickets, option 6th day $400 due by Dec 3 Welcome party, Apres ski party Balance Jan 17, 2016 Join us to ski the incredible VAIL. Coveted as one of the largest ski resorts in the world with more than 5,200 acres of skiable terrain, seven legendary Back Bowls spanning seven miles, and the most groomed terrain on the planet, Vail has been an extraordinary winter vacation destination for passionate skiers and snowboarders for more than 50 years. More than 300 blue sky days each year. The ski vacation experience is exceptional, including world class shopping and abundant culinary choices. Enzian Condos are 3 bedroom, 3 bath, short 250 yard walking distance to Lionshead lifts. Full Kitchen Balcony Fireplace On Resort Shuttle Route High-speed internet access In-unit washer/dryer (Access To) Outdoor Pool, Outdoor Hot Tub, Sauna at adjacent Landmark Tower building Adult: 4 of 6 day pass - Subtract $64 Senior (65+): 4 of 6 day pass - Subtract $100 Adult: 6 of 6 day pass - Add $93 Senior (65+): 5 of 6 day pass - Subtract $26 Adult: no lifts - Subtract $464 Senior (65+): 6 of 6 day pass - Add $40 Optional trip insurance Trip Leaders: Bob Fehl payments to: Kim Price 14 Lakeview Drive 2408 Welsh Road Reading, Pa Mohnton, Pa home , cell home Ski Trails

5 Price includes: Roundtrip Motor Coach 2 day lift ticket 2 night s lodging - Comfort Inn Rutland (TOTALLY REMODELLED FOR 2016!) 2 breakfasts and Saturday Dinner at the Southside Steakhouse Friday on the bus - Sandwiches, Snacks, Beer, Wine and Soda Après Ski Happy Hour on Bus Saturday Family Trip Friday,3/11/2016 to Sunday,3/13/2016 Price per person: Quad Triple Double Adult $320 $340 $360 Youth (13-18) $245 $260 $280 Child $235 $250 $270 The Family Trip returns to OKEMO! 120 novice-to-expert trails & glades, 5 mountain areas, 19 lifts (including a heated seat sixpack bubble lift) and 8 terrain parks. With five mountain areas, the best grooming in the east and these great prices, you don t want to miss this one! Follow the link for more details: ALL CHILDREN MUST ROOM WITH AN ADULT MEMBER OF FDSC (children not required!!) Payment Schedule: $100 on 8/6/2015 Trip Night $150 by 11/15/2015 Balance due by 01/31/16 Trip leaders: FDSCFamilyTrip@gmail.com Craig Leister Brian Gallagher 145 Mt. Penn Road 1417 Garfield Ave. Reading, PA Wyomissing, PA (610) (610) ANNUAL FDSC GOLF OUTING Sunday, August 23, 2015 Green Acres Golf Course, Bernville, PA Attention golfers and hackers! It s time for the annual FDSC Golf Outing. Please join us for a fun filled day of scramble format golf, food and beverages. Please be prompt!!! The price of $57 for FDSC members - $62 for non-members will include: Golf w/cart Munchies and beverages at the first tee during the outing Food, beverages, and prizes in the pavilion after golf DEADLINE TO SIGNUP: Thursday, August 6th REGISTRATION: 11:45 AM SHOTGUN START: 12:30 PM Team Format: Scramble format (Your foursome plays as a team, picking the best tee shot out of four, then everyone plays from that spot, and picks the best 2nd shot, etc. There are no requirements to take a drive from each player so there is no pressure.) Sign up with your own foursome, or sign up individually and you will be paired with a compatible group of Dutchmen golfers. Remember, you don't need to be a really accomplished golfer to play that day, just willing to have some fun and participate. Contact Lori Henne ( or sand2snow2@aol.com) or Doug Schwab ( or zdschwab@yahoo.com) to sign up for the golf outing. Please make check payable to FDSC $57 for FDSC members - $62 for non-members Location: Green Acres Golf Course Includes: 461 S Northkill Rd Golf w/cart Bernville, PA Munchies and beverages at the first tee during the (610) Food, beverages and prizes in the pavilion after golf Make Checks Payable to "FDSC" Deadline to signup: Thursday, August 6th Mail Lori Henne REGISTRATION: 11:45 AM 129 Primrose Lane SHOTGUN START: 12:30 PM Sinking Spring, PA Please be Prompt!!! You can sign up as a single and we will find a group for Name: Phone: Format: Scramble ANNUAL FDSC GOLF OUTING Sunday, August 23, 2015 (Member or Non-member) $ Amount Others in the foursome: 2 (Member or Non-member) $ 3 (Member or Non-member) $ 4 (Member or Non-member) $ Total Enclosed: $ Ski Trails 5

6 FLYING DUTCHMEN SKI CLUB, INC. NOTICE OF DUES AND MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Payment of $30 for your membership is now due! Please read & SIGN the Release and Indemnification Agreement below. Return your signed release form and current information with a check in the amount of $30 per person, payable to FDSC, by September 30, After September 30th use a new member application and pay regular dues of $35 each. *Two members sharing an address may submit one form/check. Both signatures are required on this form. NAME (printed) Date of Birth Address: Phone #: Alt. Phone # address: NAME (printed) Date of Birth Phone #: Alt. Phone # address: Newsletter Preference: (Check one box) Mailed copy E-Version *Selectors of E-Version can view the newsletter online at or view it in the Constant Contact s, but will not receive a mailed version. RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT I understand that the Flying Dutchmen Ski Club, Inc. (the Club ) is a year round skiing, snowboarding, sports and social club which sponsors a variety of activities, including skiing and snowboarding, for the benefit of its members. I am aware that many of the Club s activities, including skiing and snowboarding, are inherently dangerous activities that involve the risk of serious injury and even death. I agree that I alone am responsible for my safety and agree that I alone assume the risks involved in any such activity. In addition, and to the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree that I will not institute any lawsuit or other legal action against the Club, its members, officers, directors, delegates, instructors, agents, employees, representatives, servants, or assigns as a result of my participation or injury at any Club-related activity. Nor will I voluntarily assist anyone else in the pursuit of any such lawsuit or other legal action. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Club, its members, officers, directors, delegates, instructors, agents, employees, representatives, servants, or assigns from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, judgments, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorney s fees, that may result by reason of any suit or other legal action that I either commence or assist with, as described in the preceding paragraph. This Release and Indemnification Agreement shall bind me, my distributees, heirs, executors, representatives, successors, and assigns. I understand and acknowledge that the Club is acting in reliance upon the agreements made by me in this Release and Indemnification Agreement in order to extend to me the benefits of membership in the Club and, were I not willing to abide by the terms of this document, such membership and opportunity to participate in Club-related activities would not be extended to me. Signed Signed Date Date Please mail your renewal to: FDSC MEMBERSHIP PO BOX READING, PA Ski Trails

7 WILDWOOD WEEKEND Inquiring minds want to know when can I put a deposit on Wildwood? Reservations are rolling in like the rising tide! If you want to be at the best end of summer event it's time to plan now! The dates are October We have the entire American Inn right at the beach. We ll have munchies out Friday evening as everyone arrives, Saturday breakfast as well as a great brunch on Sunday morning including made-to-order omelets and French Toast. Saturday night dinner will be a great pig roast by Pigs on Wheels they do quite a production! Dinner will be followed by a great party with your favorite music. The American Inn is located at the north end of the boardwalk making for easy access. Cape May and many other attractions are just a short drive away. In addition, this year we re organizing a wine tour to help you make the most of the great weather in South Jersey. The heated pool will also be open we always have great weather for Wildwood! The price is the same as last year - $145 for a quad, $155 for a triple and $175 for a double. Most of the rooms are mini suites with kitchenettes. This event is also open to non-members. Give us a call at or sterick@comcast.net for more information. Stan and Erick ADVERTISING RATES Black &White Full Color Full Page $150 $165 2/3rds Page $115 $130 Half Page $83 $92 1/4 Page $40 $45 Business Card $20 $23 Ski Trails 7

8 Lodge Rates - Effective August 1, 2014 Summer Winter Whole Lodge Midweek (Sun. - Thurs. night) $ $ Whole Lodge One night midweek $ $ Per Bedroom One night midweek $ 30.00* $ 50.00** Whole Lodge Weekend Fri. and Sat. nights $ $ Per Bedroom Weekend Fri. and Sat. nights $ 75.00** $ ** Whole Lodge 7 days $ $ 1, * You must rent at least 2 bedrooms ** You must rent at least 2 bedrooms and are subject to being bumped by a whole Lodge rental Note: Holidays weekends (Martin Luther King, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) - you must rent Sunday night as well as weekend. Winter Rates begin December 15, Summer Rates begin March 16, 2015 FLYING DUTCHMEN SKI CLUB BOX READING, PA Return Service Requested PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID READING, PA PERMIT NO. 119