SKI FEVER. The Official Newsletter of SCOL. Bill Fekete DATES TO REMEMBER M eeti n g

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1 M eeti n g S chedul e M e e t i n g s t a k e p l a c e t h e 3 r d W e d n e s d a y o f t h e m o n t h a t t h e D a v i s o n R o a d I n n ( D R I ) D a v i s o n R d., L o c k p o r t, N Y SKI FEVER The Official Newsletter of SCOL V o l u m e 7, I s s u e 1 S e p t e m b e r President s Welcome D o o r s o p e n a t 7 : 3 0 p m, m e e t i n g s t a r t s p r o m p t l y a t 8 : 0 0 p m S e p t e m b e r 2 1 O c t o b e r 1 9 N o v e m b e r 1 6 D e c e m b e r 2 1 J a n u a r y 1 8 F e b r u a r y 2 2 * The Scoop HV Multi-Week Passes 3 East Trip 4 West Trip 5 Comedy Club Fundraiser M a r c h 1 5 A p r i l 1 9 * f o u r t h W e d n e s d a y 6 HELLO SCOL ers!! The ski season is upon us and I m sure all of us are looking forward to our first runs of the year! The Farmer s Almanac and many experts are predicting a snowy winter for the Northeast. We can only hope it starts early, stays late, and has lots of accumulation in-between. Whatever Mother Nature decides to do, we will have an exciting SCOL season to look forward to. The Board and I have been meeting throughout the summer to ensure that we maximize whatever winter throws our way. SCOL has many events planned and the board has discussed ways to maintain or improve the l e v e l o f s u c c e s s a n d participation for these events. As always, we are looking for more involvement from members! We especially need volunteers to chair some of our events. I m sure some of you have noticed that our website is under construction. The board and I are working diligently to create a new website that will be simplified and useful for all present and future members. We also want to recreate our Facebook page, maki ng i t more informative about future events and club happenings. We have a few wrinkles to work out, but hopefully both the website and Facebook will be where we want it to be before the snow flies. Thank you for your patience. The Board and I are looking forward to seeing you at the first General Membership meeting on September 21st! We have exciting trips to announce and a lot of catching up to do. I am pleased and honored to be involved in helping SCOL plan for the future. I am also blessed to be surrounded by a Board of Officers and Directors as dedicated and competent as this one. I would like to thank everyone on the board for your time and effort. Can t wait to get started!! SKI you all very soon!!! Bill Fekete Installation Dinner Recap Bowling & Miss Buffalo Cruise Recap 7 8 Golf Outing Recap 9 Summer Picnic Recap Upcoming Happy Hours & Events Membership Registration Form DATES TO REMEMBER 9/21: September General Meeting and 11/1: Holiday Valley Pass form with East and West Trip Deposits Due payment due to Mitch Miller 9/30: Discounted SCOL Annual 11/1: Warren Miller Film: Here, There, & Membership Deadline The Aurora Theatre 10/8: EVL Fall Fest: Top of Mardi at 2pm, 11/16: November General Meeting and Ski Patrol Beer Tent on Washington 5pm 2nd payment due for East and West Trips 10/19: October General Meeting 12/3: Elmwood Shopping Experience & Open House at the O Donnell s 10/28: Rob s Comedy Club SCOL 12/21: December General Meeting and Fundraiser East Trip final payment due

2 SCOL Leadership It s Always A Officers: President Bill Fekete 1st Vice President Rusty Fogle Directors: Mitch Miller Linda O Donnell Board Support: Webmaster Ken Kramer Newsletter Andrea Solar Good Time! Treasurer Vito Sportelli Joe Kubis Secretary Sue Marie Clark Rick McIntosh Sergeant at Arms Jim Higbee Communications/Membership Andrea Solar Dues are Due!! Save $5.00 when you sign up in September!! Andrea says, don t miss out on the fun renew your membership today!! SCOL membership is open to anyone over the age of 21 with an interest in skiing or snowboarding. With a paid membership you will get discounted ski trips, participate in NAR-Niagara Adult Racing, share in the vast knowledge of our seasoned skiers, and are informed each month of club happenings through the club newsletter, SKI Fever. You also can participate in our meetings and attend all the SCOL social events throughout the year. SCOL - Ski Club of Lockport To join, fill out a membership application form (at the end of this newsletter), bring it to the September meeting or mail it. Dues are $45 per year. ($40 before ) You must be a member before you can receive a spot on an East or West trip. Don t delay, sign up today!! 2

3 Ultimate Select Select one night of the week that suits your schedule and ski that night for the entire season. Includes eight group lessons ages 8 years & older One free lift ticket anytime in March or April Select Sunday pass starts at 2:30 pm! Select Sunday...$160 Select Monday or Tuesday...$135 Select Wednesday or Thursday...$140 Select Friday or Saturday...$185 Ultimate Sunday Eight Sunday lift tickets One free lift ticket anytime in March or April On Jan. 1, Jan. 15, and Feb. 19, 2017 the pass is valid starting at 2:30 pm Ultimate Sunday Pass...$265 Ultimate Sunday Pass with 8 lessons...$385 Ultimate Sunday Pass Jr. (Ages 7-11)...$175 Ultimate Sunday Pass Jr. with 8 lessons...$400 Ultimate White Pass $235 Nine non-holiday weekdays or any night Includes eight group lessons ages 8 years & older One free lift ticket anytime in March or April One half priced weekday lift ticket at Bristol Mountain in Canandaigua, New York On Dec. 25, 2016 through Jan. 1, 2017 the pass is valid starting at 3:30 pm Ultimate Flex $180 Eight night lift tickets starting at 3:30 pm Includes eight group lessons ages 8 years & older One free lift ticket anytime in March or April Rental Equipment Renting equipment is easy and convenient at the slope side rental shop located in the Holiday Valley Main Lodge. Choose from Elan Ski or Burton Snowboard rentals. 8 Week Ski Rental...$95 All Season Ski Rental...$120 8 Week Snowboard Rental...$115 All Season Snowboard Rental...$140 8 Week Helmet...$20 All Season Helmet...$35 Resort Hours of Operation Monday & Tuesday...9:00 am-9:00 pm Wednesday - Friday...9:00 am-10:00 pm Saturday & Sunday...8:30 am-10:00 pm Ultimate Select passes & Ultimate Flex pass begins at 3:30 pm. Sunday Select starts at 2:30 pm. SPECIAL PRICING FOR: Ski Club of Lockport To purchase, contact: Mitch Miller skicat@roadrunner.com NEW for this year: Purchasers will save $10 off (per person) the 'over-the-counter' or online price from HV, and if a current SCOL member, will also receive a special subsidy. *Pricing valid until November 1,

4 2016 SCOL East Trip STOWE & BOLTON VALLEY, VERMONT Feb 11-15, 2017 (Sat-Wed) TRIP INCLUDES: Round trip 55 passenger luxury motor coach leaving Saturday morning from Tops in Lockport, and returning from Vermont Wednesday night. Refreshments and snacks on 8 hour trip to VT. We will stop for wine/beer purchase before checking into hotel. Refreshments and snacks on return trip to Lockport. Four nights accommodation at Golden Eagle Resort, Stowe VT. Free daily hot continental breakfast included Pizza party one night, Club Dinner another night Two days at Stowe and one day at Bolton Valley To reserve a spot on this trip, you must be a current SCOL member for the season. Payments: $150 due at the Sep meeting (may not be refundable), $250 due at Nov Meeting, $250 due at Dec meeting. Last year we had a waiting list. Once bus is filled I can sell Drive on your Own package. I will try to accommodate room arrangements but reserve final decision to best fit group needs. You must be ready to have fun. East Trip Chair- Pam Fekete pamgun@hotmail.com Questions- please TEXT me (I do not answer the phone, text only, thank you) Lodging: Golden Eagle Resort, Stowe VT Complimentary Shuttle Service to Stowe Mountain Resort with bus transport to Bolton Walking distance to nearby shops & dining Complimentary Wifi Hot Tub, Massage Services, Large Heated Indoor Pool, Cedar Sauna Onsite Dining at Colonial Café, (7am-10:30am), serving hot complimentary breakfast daily. Bolton Valley 1704 Vertical; 34% Beginner, 38% Intermediate, 28% Expert Stowe 2360 Vertical 16% Beginner, 55% Intermediate, 29% Expert Pricing info: $650/person for double occupancy Non skier rates available T h e O f f i c i a l N e w s l e t t e r o f S C O L 4

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6 21+ EVENT SCOL FUNDRAISER WHEN Friday, October 28th Doors 7pm Show 8pm WHERE Rob s Comedy Playhouse 1340 North Forest, Williamsville COME JOIN US FOR A FUN EVENING OF COMEDY & SCOL FELLOWSHIP! ADVANCE TICKETS $25 per ticket TICKETS INCLUDE Comedy Show & 2 Drink Tickets (Soda, Coffee, Beer, Wine, Well Drinks) 50/50 RAFFLE BASKET RAFFLE FOOD AND BEVERAGE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SCOL will get 10% back on all food and beverage purchases Event Chair: Joe and Melissa Kubis For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Joe at joekub35@gmail.com 6

7 2016 Installation Dinner Completes SCOL Year It s Always a Good Time New President Delivers Installation Speech SCOL's Installation Diner traditionally ended our ski club's year of activities. April 30th marked that date at the Lockport Town and Country Club. A great night of food, drink, recognition, fun and dancing was enjoyed by members and guests. A large slate of new officers and board members took their charge and SCOL award recipients were announced. The evening included the usual 50/50 raffle and basket auction. That added some $500+ to our coffers and helps pay DJ Brent who always adds to a good time. Leslie Fitchlee, Ken Urtel, and Pam Fekete After a scrumptious buffet, outgoing and longest serving president, Leslie Fitchlee welcomed all. She recognized outgoing officers, Linda O'Donnell, Betty Spencer, and Melissa Napoli and outgoing 4- year board members, Roxanne Wallace and Peggy Schill. Newly elected officers include President- Bill Fekete, Secretary- Sue Clark, Treasurer- Vito Sportelli, and Sergeant-of-Arms- Jim Higbee. Rusty Fogle will continue as Vice President, with Leslie as 2nd Vice President and advisor to Bill. Andrea Solar continues as our Communications Officer/Membership and Newsletter Publisher. New board members elected include Joe Kubis, Rick McIntosh and Linda O'Donnell, with Mitch Miller continuing for another year. This is the group that will be in charge of all the fun and all the business for ! Any questions? Ask President Bill who told us all what to expect in his eloquently delivered speech. SCOL er of the Year award went to a much deserved Leslie Fitchlee. Pam Fekete was given the PathFinder award for her Three Mountain East Trip, Anthony Lozzi was named 2016 Powder Pig, and Ken Urtel was recognized as the Most Improved Skier. Many thanks to all who came, brought baskets, bought raffle tickets, helped out in any way, and danced the night away. We all Had a Good Time." Everyone looked their best, no helmets or goggles required. If you missed this event, you missed a Good Time. Don t miss the party next year! A special THANK YOU to Roxanne Wallace for all of her hard work in making this another great SCOL event! 7

8 SCOL Bowling Recap On May 13th, SCOLers had their first bowling happy hour at Brad Angelo Lanes in Lockport. Fifteen SCOLers had pizza, wings, and drink specials and enjoyed two hours of open bowling. Scores ranged from under 100 by a number of unnamed bowlers to close to 200 by "Team Rau," reported event chair, Vito Sportelli. As "It's always a good time," participants Susie Reece was excited! expressed interest in making the bowling happy hour an annual event. The management at Brad Angelo Lanes was pleased that their alleys were chosen as the site of our happy hour bowling party and welcomes SCOL to a future event. Miss Buffalo Boat Cruise Recap On June 12th, SCOLers had its second club party on the Miss Buffalo boat cruise hosted by Mo Porter Band leader Chuck Sciandra. Fifty SCOLers went on the boat ride and enjoyed music performed by the Mo Porter Band and a three hour cruise along the shore of Lake Erie and the Black Rock Channel. Unlike the previous year, the weather was fine and everybody had a great time dancing and taking in the sights along the waterfront. "Looks like this has the making of an annual summer SCOL event," said event chair Vito Sportelli. Thank you Vito for organizing two great SCOL events!!! 8

9 Summer Golf Outing SCOLER S CAN GOLF TOO!! JUNE HAPPY HOUR EVENT We had some excellent golfers come out to Gothic Hill in Lockport on June 24th, We also had some not so excellent golfers, and a foursome of just party people, no golfing required. After all, the outing also served as our tee- off into summer Happy Hour and enjoyed the beautiful summer night. There were no green jackets awarded but prizes were given as follows: Best Overall Score: Rebecca Orsi Best Female Score: Rebecca Orsi Thank you to Dave Rau for providing some awesome wine prizes and also for repurposing some SCOL Golfing trophies that will be forever cherished. Best Male Score: Dave Rau Most Fun: Mark Sporyz (a press on regardless thing) A very special THANK YOU to Roxanne Wallace for organizing this fun SCOL event!! Birthday Girl award: Pam Fekete (who shot her age) We closed in typical SCOL style, enjoying the nice night, great conversations, and the great company. You should all practice for next time. It was a great SCOL kick off summer event. 9

10 A Picture Perfect Day for a SCOL Picnic!! With about 54 SCOL ers in attendance, we enjoyed a day with great food, drink, friendship and vistas of Loch Moy (Lake of the McIntosh s) and finshed with a wonderful sunset. Despite a couple quick passing sprinkles of rain, we had an epic day. Many brought kayaks and paddle boards to cruise the lake while others enjoyed swimming in the lake. The evening wrapped up with a great bonfire, s mores and some great fireworks. Thank you to everyone who brought a dish to pass. Everything was super delicious. A very HUGE thank you to Andrea Solar for all the preparation and planning efforts and to Rick McIntosh and his family for offering the usage of their cottage. 10

11 FOR HAPPY HOURS AND EVENTS!! Saturday, October 8th Ellicottville Fall Fest $6 Chairlift Rides Come and listen to Tommy Z Band at the Top of the Mardi Gras lift from noon to 4PM. Eat, drink and take in the spectacular fall colors. Meet at HV Ski Patrol Beer Tent in town at 5pm Friday, October 28th, Doors open 7pm Comedy Show is from 8:00 9:10 pm Rob s Comedy Club SCOL FUNDRAISER 1340 N. Forest Road, Williamsville, Tickets are $25.00 each. Please see Melissa or Joe Kubis at the meeting to purchase tickets. We are encouraging members to buy 2 tickets each. This is our only major fundraiser this year and we need your help!! Saturday, December 3rd Elmwood Shopping Experience & Open House at the O Donnell s 11

12 SCOL Membership Registration DUES: $40.00 if paid in full by or $45.00 if paid after Make checks payable to: SCOL or Ski Club of Lockport Mail to: Ski Club of Lockport, 4109 Beach Ridge Road Front, N. Tonawanda NY Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want your card mailed. PLEASE PRINT NEATLY. Please register only one member per form. Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) Birthdate: Note: Your address will be used only for SCOL business including monthly newsletters, updates and reminders. We may judiciously share our information with ski related partners. Check here if you do not wish your information to be shared Type of Skier: Downhill Boarder Non Skier/Social member What year did you first join SCOL? How did you first find out about SCOL? Disclaimer: I hereby release Ski Club of Lockport, its Officers, Directors and Activity Coordinators from any liability, injury or loss to myself or others while participating in any Ski Club of Lockport activity. Signature: Date: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date: Membership Card given: Amount: $ Check No.: Cash: New / Renewal / Past Member Dues given to Treasurer: Revised: 7/16/16 12

13 Membership...It has its privileges!!! ARE YOU A SCOL MEMBER? If not, you should be! SCOL Ski Club of Lockport P.O. Box 633 Lockport, NY newsletter@skicluboflockport.com Find us on the web! Check out to find out more about our club. You ll see that there s a lot to like about SCOL all year long! ALREADY A MEMBER? Tell people you know (or meet on the lift!) about us and direct them to our website by giving them a SCOL CARD. Same with former members let them know we are doing great and would really like to welcome them back...or let us know who they are and we will take it from there! Do you have ideas on how to grow our membership? Talk with any Board member. SCOL...It s Always a good time!!! WE NEED YOUR HELP!! DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A SCOL HAPPY HOUR? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN CHAIRING A SCOL EVENT? DO YOU HAVE A NEWSLETTER SUGGESTION? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING THE NEXT NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER? PLEASE YOUR SUGGESTIONS OR IDEAS TO: SCOLCOMMUNICATIONS@gmail.com Help make SCOL the best it can be!! 13