Raleigh Ski and Outing Club

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1 Raleigh Ski and Outing Club CELEBRATING 51 YEARS OF FUN AND ADVENTURE! VOLUME 51 ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 2016 RSOC CALENDAR NOVEMBER 3 Lunch at The Remedy Diner 13 Wild Turkey Paddle DECEMBER 2 RSOC Holiday Party 3-10 Steamboat Race/Ski/Ride Camp 24 Holiday Orphans JANUARY Beaver Creek, Colorado Ski Trip MARCH Engelberg, Switzerland Ski Trip APRIL CSC Spring Convention in Myrtle Beach NOVEMBER 8th MEETING The November club meeting will NOT be held at REI in Cary Instead, join us for our next meeting at 8601 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh (across from Carmax) 7 to 8:45 p.m. Todd Theede from Alpine Ski Center will tell us about the latest equipment and clothing. ALSO... That night, Alpine Ski Center will have a special offer for RSOC members from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. only in which Alpine will offer 20% off the lowest marked price of clothes and equipment. Please come out and support Alpine and our club! The RSOC Board will meet Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. the home of Susan Nicholas, 1705 Legendary Lane, Morrisville. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. Then, after the meeting let s go to Lynnwood Grill and Brewing 4821 Grove Barton Road (at the intersection of Lynn Road and Glenwood Avenue) where they will have $2 mystery beer cans!

2 LUNCH AT THE REMEDY DINER Thursday, November 3 #LE1618 Where can omnivores, vegetarians and vegans all get a delicious meal prepared with locally grown ingredients? The Remedy Diner is a downtown Raleigh establishment where we can all find fantastic lunchtime dishes to enjoy. Their specials change on a daily basis so we might be treated with a Crabby Patty or a Potato and Black Bean Burrito or Quiche. Of course the regular menu filled with their Mainstream Therapies, Quick Fixes and Natural Cure-alls will also be available. Location: The Remedy Diner,137 East Hargett Street, Raleigh; 919/ pdf Start time: 12:30 p.m. End time: In time to return to work Event fee: Cost of lunch and drinks Maximum attendees: 10 Guests allowed: 2 Coordinator: Dwen Andrews-Cita 919/ or 919/ dwencita@gmail.com WILD TURKEY PADDLE Sunday, November 13 #AD1606 The River: Down-East Blackwater River The NE Cape Fear is our goal by rotation; but the South, the Black, the Lumber, and Holly Shelter Creek will be kept in consideration. (One of these years, we should actually do the NE Cape Fear.) This is the time of year to find mistletoe hanging from branches above your head! Total paddling distance range is estimated 6-10 miles. Final arrangements by November 8. Bring your own or rental canoe or kayak, partner, PFD s, water, lunch, and flat water paddling experience (or skilled partner). (The Cleopatra paddling stroke is popular on this trip.) A group visit to a local fish/steak house for supper is planned, but not mandatory. No walk-ons please. The trip capacity is limited and the Coordinator is not difficult to contact. This is a joint trip with the Carolina Canoe Club. Meeting Location: We will meet in the morning at the I-40 rest area near Benson, North Carolina. Start time: 8-9 a.m. (check with Coordinator) End time: Rarely before dark Event fee: None Maximum attendees: 25 Guests (per member) allowed: 3 Coordinator: Paul Mobus 919/ (home) 919/ (work) 919/ (mobile) ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY Friday, December 2 #LE1614 This year's Annual Holiday Party will be held at the North Raleigh Hilton. This semi-formal affair features a DJ, hors d'oeuvres and plenty of dancing. The price of admission will include two drink tickets. Make your plans now to join in the fun! Reminder: Food starts at 7:00 and will be removed at 11:00; dancing is from 8:00 to 11:30. As we have done for many years, donations will be collected for the Salvation Army at the door. Please bring your unwrapped toy or monetary donation to the door. Location: North Raleigh Hilton, 3415 Wake Forest Road Start time: 7:00 p.m. End time: Midnight Event fee: $30.00 RSOC members signing up between October 15 through November 29 Members can bring one guest for $50.00 You can sign up online at or send a check (payable to RSOC ) to the following address: Charles Kincaid, 205 Shalimar Drive, Durham, NC PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO sign-ups after November 29 or at the door. Also, there will be no refunds after the signup period ends. Coordinator: Charlie Kincaid 919/ cekrunner@hotmail.com HOLIDAY ORPHANS Saturday, December 24 #LE1619 Staying in town for the holidays? Come join the 19th annual Holiday Orphans potluck party on Christmas Eve from 6:30 p.m. until Santa comes. Bring your favorite covered dish. Hot cider, soda, and chips will be provided. Alcohol is BYOB. Contact the Coordinator to reserve your spot. Location: Home of Joanne Mayo Directions: To be provided to those who RSVP Start time: 6:30 p.m. End time: Until... Event fee: No charge Maximum attendees: 50 Guests (per member) allowed: 5 Coordinator: Joanne Mayo 919/ jomayo@nc.rr.com Page 2 RSOC November 2016

3 STEAMBOAT RACE/SKI/RIDE CAMP December 3-10 #SK1604 This trip is set-up as a race camp/ski school program, and everyone is encouraged to participate. Past participants can attest to the benefit of this type of program. If you have never tried it, you should; you will probably be pleasantly surprised. However, if you desire, the lesson portion may be deducted. Also, there are other deducts and adds, especially for teens and children. SIGN-UP: All applicants must be a member of a Crescent Ski Council affiliated club (such as RSOC) at the time of the trip to participate. Everyone must sign up directly with our travel agent, Sports America Tours (SAT) in Santa Rosa, California. SAT will require a filled-out and signed application form with payment is requird to be confirmed onto the trip (see contact info below). If paying by check, make payable to SAT. Alternatively, online sign-up is available at: (Payment must be received within 15 days of online registration). HAVE YOU EVER DREAMT OF BEING A SKI INSTRUCTOR? The Cataloochee Snowsports School is always looking for new instructors and race coaches to round out their staff. The folks at Cataloochee know RSOC members are individuals who embrace snowsports and enjoy the winter lifestyle associated with it. With this, they hope that you may be able to spread the word that the School is seeking people who have similar attributes. Perhaps some RSOC members are interested in blurring the line between work and play in a healthy outdoor environment. Generally, people who love snowsports can easily become passionate about teaching them. This passion for teaching can develop into a lifelong winter profession that help others discover the thrill of snowsports. Full and part time positions available, and Cataloochee welcomes weekend warriors. They even have an apprentice program for 14- and 15-year-olds who would like to be trained as instructors. If you know anyone with great people skills, intermediate or above skiing/riding skills and wants to make a little pocket change, please have them contact Scott Goeller or Brenda Mulcahy at the numbers below for further information. Thank you, and Think Winter!! Scott Goeller Snowsports School Director Cataloochee Ski Area scottg@cataloochee.com 828/ x7315 Brenda Mulcahy Asst. Snowsports School Director Cataloochee Ski Area brendam@cataloochee.com SIGN-UP PERIOD: Sign-up period ends November 1 or when the 400-participant limit is reached, whichever occurs first. SAT will not accept any form of application for sign-up after this period. PACKAGE COST (varies): Ranging from $1,059 to $1,272, depending on number of occupants). Rates/options are outlined at the CSC website at: crescentskic ounci l.org/ TripFlye rs/ Tri p_ Informati on_ Steamboat_2016.pdf The application form can be found at: council.org/tripflyers/trip_app_steamboat_2016.pdf WHAT'S INCLUDED: Seven nights lodging at The Steamboa t Six-day lift ticket Five full days of lessons including a NASTAR or CSC Format race Three lunches (Mon. Wed., Fri.) Welcome wine and cheese party Keg party Western BBQ dinner Awards banquet with door prizes Free shuttle bus service Ski socks (pending sponsorship) WHAT NOT INCLUDED: 3% credit card fee charged by SAT (if credit card is used) Airfare (SAT will handle for you if you wish) Ground transportation (SAT has bus/rental car options) Trip insurance Other meals not specifically listed Equipment rentals (special CSC discount available at Christy Sports) QUESTIONS: Travel Agent: Sports America Tours, Sara Clemons, 120 Stony Point Road, Suite 245, Santa Rosa CA 95401; 800/ or 707/ , ext. 125; fax 707/ ; csc@sportsamerica.com. Steamboat Trip Leader: Cathie Mulgrew. JOIN THE RSOC FACEBOOK LINK! RSOCers, What is the best way to keep in touch with all your RSOC friends? Facebook! We have our own Facebook page; so, please join the group and keep up to date with the upcoming events and postings from your RSOC friends. RSOC November 2016 Page 3

4 WELCOME (BACK) TO FRANKENSTEIN S LABORATORY Saturday, October 29 Among the many, many creative costumes, congratulations to the costume prize winners: Best Male: Jim Carpenter (the Bay Watch babe); Best Female: Linda Vicini (the call girl). Best Couple: Brian Maloney and Paulette Walters (the lovin grasshoppers).. Page 4 RSOC November 2016

5 RACE TEAM Racing provides a great way to improve your skills while having fun with your friends on the slopes. Every season RSOC competes against twenty other ski clubs in the Crescent Ski Council s Southeastern regional racing program. Last year, RSOC s race team took second place overall, and we hope to have another great season this year. For those who have an interest in racing, alpine, telemark, or snowboarding, now s your chance to join. Sign-ups started in October and continue throughout the season. All RSOC members are eligible for the team; there are no age restrictions. The youngest Crescent racer is four years old, and the oldest is over seventy! Many on the program have been racing for over twenty years, and are likely to remind you of that; but, the majority of the racers are recreational skiers looking to challenge themselves on the local mountains. Competition is structured such that even first-time racers collect prizes, as all racers are grouped according to ability. The race season starts in December and consists of five weekend races in North Carolina, split between Appalachian, Beech and Sugar, with the finals held in March at Silver Creek, West Virginia. There is no requirement to attend all the races, so you can race as many, or as few as you like. Each weekend s multi-discipline race format consists of two runs of slalom on Saturday followed by two runs of giant slalom on Sunday. Prizes are given out each day. Race team benefits include discounts on lodging, lifts, equipment, performance tune-ups and repairs, access to professional coaching, and an excuse to wear spandex outside in the winter. Does it get much better than that? The race schedule is shown below. For more information, contact John Christensen by (rsocracing@gmail.com) or phone (919) See you on the slopes. BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO SKI TRIP January 14-21, 2017 #SK1701 PLEASE NOTE: All RSOCdesignated spots are full. However, please contact the Coordinator to see if other CSC clubs still have spaces available. Join your RSOC friends for this Crescent Ski Council ski trip to Beaver Creek, Colorado. This will be a fun-filled week staying at The Charter slopeside condos. Renew your friendships with members of other Crescent Ski Council clubs. There will be lots of activities including parties and a NASTAR race. Don't miss out on going to this great location. Your package includes: Seven-night lodging Five-day lift pass Airport transfers Group events Welcome reception Mid-week lunch Apres party NASTAR race Farewell dinner and dance Group Vail day Lodging: The Charter (ski in/ski out) in Beaver Creek West Trip Cost: $1,483 (land only). (NOTE: Air through Sports America Tours will run about $451.) Guest Fee: NO guests allowed on Crescent Ski Council trips. You must be a member of RSOC or another CSCauthorized club to go on this trip. Cancellation Fee: $50 plus tour operator fees; full amount after September 15 Payment Schedule: Balance, due on November 8 Number of Spaces: 36 Coordinator: Ken Schuster 919/ kschoo2429@yahoo.com CSC Ski Schedule CSC Races are in bold. NOTE: Gate Training will be held Friday evening at Appalachian before a Boone area Crescent Race. Crescent Cup race format will be both Giant Slalom and Slalom races on Saturday, weather permitting. December 3-10, 2016 Steamboat Race and Ski Camp Contact Sports America Tours 800/ December TBD, 2016 Killington Race Camp Contact 800/ December 4, 2016 CSC Development Training Appalachian Mountain December 9-11, 2016 Sugar Mountain Race Camp Contact Kim Jochl 828/ x224 December 2016 Timberline, WV Ski School 304/ December 17-18, 2016 CSC Race Appalachian Mountain, NC January 7-8, 2017 CSC Race Sugar Mountain, NC January 14-21, 2017 Crescent Ski Council Ski Week Beaver Creek, CO January 28-29, 2017 CSC Race Wintergreen, VA February 6, 2017 Cupp Run Challenge Snowshoe, WV February 11-12, 2017 CSC Race Beech Mountain, NC February CSC Race Sugar Mountain, NC March TBA, 2017 Governor s Cup Race Timberline, WV TBA, 2017 Sugar Cup GS Race Sugar Mountain, NC, Contact Dick Trundy March 10-12, 2017 CSC Race (Crescent Cup) Silvercreek, WV March 23-26, 2017 NASTAR Nationals Steamboat, CO, Contact Rich Mead RSOC November 2016 Page 5

6 ENGELBERG, SWITZERLAND SKI TRIP March 3-11, 2017 #SK1702 Don t miss this exciting trip to Switzerland to the beautiful ski resort at Engelberg. From here, you can enjoy a week of skiing, or take time to tour nearby sites and cities such as Zurich, Lucerne, and Interlaken. Your package includes: Round trip air transportation between Raleigh-Durham and Zurich via Delta Airlines Round trip transfers between Zurich and Engelberg via private coach Seven nights accommodations at the 3-Star Hotel Terrace. Welcome drink and orientation at the hotel evening of arrival, before dinner Full hot and cold breakfast buffet daily Full dinner buffet daily with choice of main dishes Red and white wine included with dinner Six-day lift pass valid at Titlis Mountain Complementary ski guiding every day except Sunday on Titlis Mountain Complimentary use of the hotels steam room and sauna All local taxes All air taxes Trip Cost: $2,266 (Deduct $985 for land only) Guest Fee: Additional $50 Cancellation Fee: $50 plus tour operator fees; full amount after September 15 Payment Schedule: Balance December 11 Number of Spaces: 32 Coordinator: Susan Nicholas 919/ Susannicholas1000@hotmail.com TAKE ADVANTAGE OF RSOC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS! As a member of the RSOC, you are also a member of the Crescent Ski Council (CSC) and the National Ski Council Federation (NSCF). Numerous businesses have offered discounts to members of the clubs belonging to the NSCF. You can access the NSCF members benefits page through the RSOC website ( 1) login; 2) click on members only in the left column; 3) login to the NSCF site; 4) scroll to the bottom of the page with a list of Quick Links, and click on Member Benefits. The numerous vendors offering discounts will then be listed. Some of the companies offering discounts are: Bern Unlimited (Helmets) 50% discount off any Bern helmet Christy Sports 20% off daily rate for ski/ snowboard rentals HaberVision.com 50% discount on their products I/O Merino 20% off full priced item (i.e. Merino tights, tops, jackets, necktubes) The Luggage Club 15% off normal rates for doorto-door luggage and goods delivery service Nautic Adventures 25% discount on sailing vacations (Caribbean/Greece/San Juan Is.) Pinnacle Ski & Sports - 20% discount on ski/snowboard rentals and Gold Medal demos GET YOUR RSOC TEE SHIRTS! Have you thought about... all the benefits that being a member of the RSOC provides to you, including: Invitation to members-only events. Discounted member price on trips and outings Ability to participate in any trips offered by other Crescent Ski Council clubs Ski and snowboard on the Race Team RSOC sticker Club discounts with ski/snowboard vendors (i.e. Alpine Ski Center, National Ski Federation) RSOC short-sleeve tee shirts with an embroidered logo are available for only $15! So, contact Jim Bennett at jben@mindspring.com to place your order! Page 6 RSOC November 2016

7 CSC SPRING CONVENTION KINGSTON PLANTATION, MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday-Sunday, April 27-30, 2017 #SK1704 Start the spring with a trip to Myrtle Beach and the Crescent Ski Council Spring Convention. This is not just an event for skiers, and is a fun weekend at the beach at one of the nicest resorts in Myrtle Beach (more like a Hilton Head resort). There will be people attending from the 20 CSC clubs, a great opportunity to meet other CSC members. Kingston Plantation is a 145- acre oceanfront paradise with beautifully landscaped grounds and white sand beaches. Enjoy SPLASH!, a 50,000 square foot pool complex to swim, float, sun or just relax. A restaurant and lounge are on the premises. The Sports and Health Club features an indoor lap pool, cardio-vascular equipment, sauna, whirlpool, and 13 tennis courts. Kingston Plantation has well-furnished condos, including a full kitchen with coffee maker, microwave, dishwater, washer/dryer, cable TV, phones, maid service. The schedule of events includes: Thursday evening Early Bird Reception for the people wanting an early start to this long weekend at the beach. Friday morning Golf, Mini-Golf, and Tennis Tournaments with prizes. Or, enjoy an open day to enjoy the beach, resort amenities, or Myrtle Beach shopping. Friday night Ski Trade Show showcasing many of the top resorts in the United States and Canada with ski resort representatives in attendance. Talk to the reps and learn more about their resorts and places you might want to ski. A DJ Party and Dance will follow. Saturday A.M. Business Session (only club reps need attend) Saturday afternoon Famous and Fun Beach Olympics. RSOC has had a very good showing the last few years; so, let s continue our impressive record and have a strong participation to bring home the title this year. Saturday night Theme Party (theme to be determined) with prizes for the best costumes. There will also be door prizes provided by the ski resorts, tour operators, and other sponsors. There will be plenty of free time to enjoy the beach and the beautiful facilities at Kingston Plantation. Also, you are very near one of the outlet malls and just a short drive from Barefoot Landing and many restaurants. The CSC Spring Convention is so much fun; so, sign up and be a part of it! PRICE PER PERSON: (All lodging will be assigned to clubs.) BRIGHTON TOWER OCEAN VIEW 2 BEDROOM/2 BATH CONDO (1 queen; 2 twins; Queen-sized sofa) # of People Per Unit Nights Stay $271 $196 $158 $136 $120 3 Nights Stay $385 $271 $215 $181 $158 *OFF-SITE FEE: $45.00 (no more single event fees) On-Site Registration: $50.00 (If your name isn t on the door list, you ll have to pay this amount at the door.) PRICE INCLUDES: Lodging and Taxes Complete use of Sports and Health Club Early Bird Reception on Thursday Night Beach Olympics on Saturday Trade Show on Friday Night** DJ Party on Friday Night** Saturday Night Theme Party with DJ** (**Includes complimentary beverages) This is a Crescent Ski Council event and you must be a member of RSOC or one of the other Crescent clubs to attend. Deadline for signing up will be the February meeting. Please pay in full no partial payments. Number of Spaces: 20 (no guests allowed) Coordinator: Jim Bennett 919/ jben@mindspring.com RSOC November 2016 Page 7

8 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Charlie Kincaid, President Shirley Clemmensen, Secretary Paul Santrock, Treasurer INTERNAL AFFAIRS Sharyn Kloster, Membership Open, Programs Andy Saliby, Publicity Shirley Clemmensen, Newsletter Open, Community Service Jim Bennett, Skiing Vice President SKIING DIRECTORS Open, Overnight Trips John Christensen, Racing Open, Crescent Ski Council Rep Open, Ski School Charlene Flahiff, Outings V.P OUTINGS DIRECTORS Open Hiking/Backpacking Dwen Andrews-Cita, Locals Susan Nicholas, Adventures Open, Boating Open, Canoe/Kayak IMPORTANT RENEWAL NOTICE! Renewing your membership online requires you to renew within a window of time around your expiration date. If you have to renew after this window, you will need to send a check to the RSOC post office box, or bring a check to the RSOC meeting. Also, please ensure that you keep your data and address current on the website. Click on Member Area, logon and if this is the first time your login name and password will be your first initial and last name (example: John Doe would be jdoe ). After login in, clock on My Info to check your data. You can change your password at this point. Sharyn Kloster, Membership Director CHANGE OF ADDRESS, , PHONE, OR NAME? Login to the Member Area and select My Info to change your Address, Phone Number, or Name. It is important to keep your personal data up to date because this what we use for mailings and notifications. OR submit in writing to: RSOC Data Processing Member Info. Correction 4721 Treadstone Court, Raleigh, NC RALEIGH SKI AND OUTING CLUB APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP (If you renew online after your membership has expired, yours will be considered a new membership.) Name(s) Address City State/Zip Phone home work New Member Renewal address Spouse How did you heard about us Membership category and annual membership fee: Individual $40 (renewal $35) Single with children under 18 $40 (renewal $35) Married couple with children under 18 $60 (renewal $55) Married couple without children $60 (renewal $55) Fulltime College Student under 30 years $25 (renewal $20) Please note: Payments must accompany application (no cash, checks only please, or join/renew on the web [ with credit card.) All applications must be approved by the Board of Directors. Payment covers a 12 month membership period. (Payments are not tax deductible) I fully realize that RSOC activities involve a risk of personal injury and property damage, and I do hereby agree to assume all risk of any injury, damage, or loss of my person or property. And I do hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release any claims or rights against the Raleigh Ski and Outing Club, Inc., and all of its officers, directors and coordinators for any and all injury, damage, or loss to my person and property incurred during these activities. If my application is approved, I hereby agree to abide by the Bylaws and Policies of Raleigh Ski and Outing Club Inc. Signature Date Spouse s signature Date Names and ages of children (single parent and full family memberships) All adult members must sign. If under 18 years of age, signature of parent or guardian is required. Send mailed membership applications to: Sharyn Kloster RSOC Membership Director 613 Aylestone Drive Cary, NC Or, if applying online with credit card: Page 8 RSOC November 2016