The 411 Issue 10, Fall Edition 2009 Get ready. Season Opener Oct. 23rd Snow Expo 2009 Early out Snowbird, Utah 2009-2010 Youth Development Program Eastern Region Winterfest 2010 Intra-club Ski Days Ski Awareness Days SUMMIT 2010: Winter Park We are a year-round club! www.nubianempireski.com Pamela Murray- Editor pamelavsm@hotmail.com 1
Hello Nubians. Welcome to the 2009-2010 Winter sports season with the Nubian Empire Ski Club. As we begin our season with the Season Opener on October 23, I would like to thank all who work to make this event a suc- cess each year, especially Dolores Lark. This is the fourth year that Dolores has taken the lead on this event. She s worked as hard this year as she did the first year. THE PRESIDENT S CORNER The Season Opener is the first of many exciting activities already planned for this season. A list of our activities is included in this newsletter, as well as on our website at Nubianempireski.com. Check it out often, as we will be updating it as additional activities are scheduled. The Club is trying to develop and offer different activities that will include something of interest for everyone. That is why I am excited about our Youth Development Program. Plans are underway for a full schedule of ski and boarding lessons and outings for our youth, including a season opener for them. We had a successful program for the youth last year. With early planning we are going to have a longer and even better season this year. I hope you will be supportive of our youth when you are called upon to help out as a chaperone or to help with our fund raising. The Nubian Empire Ski Club is fortunate to be located in the great northeast where there is an abundance of opportunities for winter activities. Not only are these activities fun, they can improve health and fitness, and can enrich your life with memorable experiences. This season I challenge you to not only take advantage of these opportunities yourself, I challenge you to commit to making others a part of the Nubian Empire Ski Club experience. See you on the mountain! Gayle Bowden From the Editor Take staycation to a new level. Skiing does not have to be cost prohibitive. When you join a club and take advantage of discounts offered by the mountains as well as special events (Warren Miller s annual ski movie reveal), you can enjoy a great winter sport for reasonable prices. Talk to us about visiting some of our local supporters and ski shops who will give you a great deal on new or used equipment. Consider renting equipment if you are new to the sport. And since we re are in a part of the country with plenty of mountains offering a variety of skiing and boarding terrain, it s your best staycation value! Pamela 2
Nubian Empire Ski Club, Inc., Albany, NY Who Said We Don t? History The Nubian Empire Ski Club was the brain child of Phil Littlejohn, a professional Ski Instructor and a lifetime member of Jersey Ski Club. For several years, Phil approached members of the African American community in the Capital District, promoting participation in winter sports and dispelling the myth that Black Folks Don t Ski. In August 2001, we chose our name. We incorporated in October 2001 with 15 members. We applied for membership in the National Brotherhood of Skiers in November 2001 and obtained full membership status in March 2005 under the tireless leadership of Club President, Peggie Allen (Mollnow). During the ski season, we ski many of the mountains in New York and New England States. The club has participated in Ski Summits and Spring Fests in Canada, Colorado, Vermont, and Maine. We also have a Youth Development Committee, whose goal is to introduce our youth to Winter Sports. We have fun during the summer months too, participating in golf, bus trips, NBS Summer Fest in Florida and parties. Mission: The Nubian Empire Ski Club is committed to the promotion of winter sports and other seasonal sports activities within the African American Community in the New York Capital District Area. Objectives: To promote & encourage African American youth in our community to participate in winter sports & other seasonal activities. To enhance the African American community s awareness of skiing & other winter sports and seasonal sporting activities & the benefits thereof. To support the goals & objectives of the National Brotherhood of Skiers, Inc. (NBS). JOIN TODAY! 3
2009 2010 Club Officers and Committee Chairs Officers Gayle Bowden President gayleb518@yahoo.com Marcella Green Vice President chokolatethunder715@yahoo.com Lillian Lee Treasurer LLee@uamail.albany.edu Zenzele Bell Corresponding Secretary zenzibell@gmail.com Committee Chairs Lillian Lee- Budget and Finance Zenzele Bell- Fundraising Dolores Lark- Membership Pamela Murray- Public Relations Stan Williams- Safety Omoye Cooper- Youth LLee@uamail.albany.edu zenzibell@gmail.com loisrod@aol.com pamelavsm@hotmail.com sistadimples@yahoo.com Capital District Ski Council Representative Gregory Russ duty6608@yahoo.com Volunteers are always needed. Contact an Officer or Chair and get involved! From the membership chair New members are always welcome! All National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) sponsored activities require that you be a member. Just fill out the membership form (included) and mail your application along with your payment of $35.00 dollars to NESC Membership, PO Box 2177, Albany, NY 12220. Remember, we now offer Paypal, so you can renew right online. We thank you in advance for your support. 4
Nubian Empire Ski Club, Inc., Albany, NY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Membership Term: September 1, 2009 August 31, 2010 Web Site: www.nubianempireski.com (Please Print) Date of Application Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Home( ) Work( ) E-Mail Address: Are you under age 18? ( ) YES ( ) NO What is your Sport Ability? Never Ever Novice Intermediate Advanced Expert Professional Other hobbies, activities and interests As a requirement of membership, each member shall participate on at least one committee. Standing Committees (Please check at least one committee) Budget and Finance Fundraising Membership Program Public Relations / Information Safety Youth Membership Fee: Adult $35 Youth $10 (18 yrs. and under) Date payment received: Method of Payment: Cash Check Money Order or PayPal at our website: nubianempireski.com Check or Money Order payable to: Nubian Empire Ski Club and mail with application to: Nubian Empire Ski Club Membership, P. O. Box 2177, Albany, NY 12220 (June 19, 2009) 5
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Youth Development Program 2009 2010 We are gearing up for the 2009-20010 Youth Development Skiing and Snowboarding season. The program is open to youth, ages 7-18 yrs. This year we have sponsored slots for 8 youth with a required commitment and payment of at least 4 development sessions ( out of 8 or 9) in the season. That translates into a registration fee of $110 + $10 membership fee if you have your own equipment (skis/snowboard, boots) or $160 + $10 membership fee if we will be renting equipment at the mountain. Equipment: Rent vs. Buy If you plan to have your youth fully participate in the program and be able to take advantage of other NBS ski/snowboard functions that will come up during the season, I strongly suggest that you consider renting their equipment for the season. Also, if you are interested in having your youth join us this season, please email me and submit their names to me as soon as possible. Please indicate if they participated in the program last year. We are planning a season kick-off event for the youth within the next few weeks and I want to make sure that interested parents and youth receive an invitation and all follow-up information for registration. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me. Omoye Cooper Youth Program Chair 518-221-5764 sistadimples@yahoo.com 8
REPRESENT! The 48th Annual Ski and Snow Expo is coming to Albany and we need your help! The 48th annual Ski & Snowboard Expo, reportedly the world s longest running consumer snow and travel show, returns to Albany's Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Nov. 6-8. Get all of the specifics at their official website: http://www.edlewi.com/index.php?n=snowexpo.homepage Presented by the Alpin Haus ski shop in nearby Amsterdam, the Ski & Snowboard Expo will showcase hundreds of exhibitor booths featuring a host of products and services including sportswear, sporting goods, ski vacation destinations and more. The Ski & Snowboard Expo provides winter sports enthusiasts with an early look at the newest innovations and accommodations for the upcoming season. Show hours are Friday, November 6 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, November 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers will be needed for booth duty. We need help to set up, staff, and dismantle our booth. We also need FASHIONISTA s to strut their stuff for the Capital District Ski Council Fashion Shows. Please contact Gayle Bowden or Phil Littlejohn and get involved! 9
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SUMMIT 2010 JOIN US FOR OUR 37TH ANNUAL WINTER PARTY WITH A PURPOSE - AT WINTER PARK, COLORADO FEBRUARY 27TH - MARCH 6TH. COMMIT TO OUR YOUTH... COMMIT TO OUR FU- TURE. FOR MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.. 11
Date Location Lift Tickets Rental Saturday, January 23rd Sunday February 21st Saturday, March 13th Windham Mountain, NY $31 pp $24pp Belleayre Mountain, NY $30 (includes lesson) Windham Mountain, NY $31 pp $24pp $14 (special rate on all inclusive package) Meet up with other Eastern Region NBS Clubs from the Northeast. Drive-up event; purchase your lift tickets at the mountain. Questions? Contact Gayle Bowden Mountain information: www.windhammountain windhammountain.com www.belleayre belleayre.com The National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) and Mount Snow invite you to join them on the mountain during Awareness Ski Days. Discounted lift tickets (certain restrictions apply) on selected dates will be available at the Group Sales Office only. You must present your membership card to receive the discount. MLK and President s Weekend is included! Mountain information and directions: www.mountsnow.com Date Month Lift Ticket Pricing/Info. Friday 18th Saturday 19th December $30 $35 Sunday 10th Saturday 16th Sunday 17th January $40 (Youth Day under 18 pay their age) $49 (MLK Weekend) $49 (MLK Weekend) Saturday 20th Sunday 21st February 12 $40 (President s Weekend) $40 (President s Weekend)
New Horizons Tours and NBS Present a Special Fundraiser SPRINGFEST 2010 SAMBA! Feel the Rhythm of Brazil Rio de janiero & Salvador, bahia April 23 May 1 nd, 2010 (Rio & Bahia) May 1 May 3, 2010 (Iguassu Falls Extension) Passports are required for entry into Brazil and return to the United States for all travelers. In addition, all U.S. citizens are required to have a visa in addition to their passport for entry into Brazil. Visas can be applied for and obtained at the Brazilian Embassy as well as Brazilian consulates located in major U.S. cities. Please note: Passports must be valid for a 6-month period beyond the return date of the trip. Package Information questions should be directed to: Cheryl Dorsey, NBS Fundraising Director (626) 255-7544 nbsspringfest@yahoo.com Join us at our monthly Nubian Empire Ski Club Happy Hour!! 5:30pm at varying locations Meet up with your fellow Nubians. Make new friends. Sample appetizers and tapas from the hottest restaurants in the area. Learn more about the club. Most Happy Hours take place the Friday before club meetings. Look for announcements on-line. All are welcome! Contact: Zenzele Bell 13
SAVE THE DATE! HAMILTON HILL ARTS CENTER S GALA CELEBRATION You are invited to be a part of the Hamilton Hill Arts Center s annual Gala Celebration on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the Glen Sander s Mansion. Join us in an evening of fun and feasting as once again we celebrate our past and look forward to a bright future. This year s theme is Expanding our Horizons. Here are several ways to support the Gala, our biggest fundraising effort and help the Arts Center to continue offering outstanding programs and events. Be a member of the Honorary Committee Be a sponsor Advertise in the souvenir journal Donate silent auction items. Purchase a table of ten for you and your friends or co-workers and Save $100 over the cost of individual tickets * Regular tickets are $65. Look for your invitation in the mail. If you do not receive information in the mail, please refer to the website. Tickets can be purchased online. http://www.hamiltonhillartscenter.org/gala.html We look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance for your support of the Hamilton Hill Arts Center. We also invite you to join the Gala Committee to help us with activities. If you are interested, give us a call at 518-374-6912 or email them at info@hamiltonhillartscenter.org 14
Winter and Summer Fun. Join Us! Meetings held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm at the YMCA 5616 North Pearl St. Albany, NY PO Box 2177 Albany, NY 12220 518-274-9443 www.nubianempireski.co Upcoming Events Date Location Event Contact The "411" Friday October 23rd, 2009 5:30pm 10:30pm Tuesday October 27th, 2009 5:30pm Casa Javi 138 Washington Ave. Albany, NY YMCA- Pearl St. Albany, NY Dolores Lark Gayle Bowden Marcella Greene Gayle Bowden 2009 Season Opener! Food, fashion, dance Just $10. Monthly meeting of NESC Friday - Sunday November 6 8th 2009 The Egg Albany, NY Gayle Bowden Phil Littlejohn Annual Snow Expo! Volunteers needed for our booth. Friday and Saturday November 20 21st, 2009 (times vary) Tuesday November 24th 5:30pm Saturday Friday December 5 12th 2009 Tuesday December 22nd 5:30pm The Palace Theatre Albany, NY YMCA- Pearl St. Albany, NY Gayle Bowden Monthly meeting of NESC Snowbird, UT Omoye Cooper Eastern Region Early Out! YMCA- Pearl St. Albany, NY Club Officers Gayle Bowden Warren Miller s latest movie; free lift tickets December, 2009 TBD TBD Annual Holiday Party Beginning Friday December 18th, 2009 (see pg. 12 for more details) Mount Snow, VT Gayle Bowden NBS Awareness Ski Days w/ discounted lift tickets! Monthly meeting of NESC Saturday January 23rd 2010 Windham Mountain, NY Gayle Bowden Intra-club Ski Day Thursday Sunday January 28th 31st, 2010 Sunday February 21, 2010 Saturday Friday February 27th March 6th, 2010 Loon Mountain, New Hampshire Lillian Lee Eastern Region Winterfest 2010! Belleayre Mountain, NY Gayle Bowden Intra-club Ski Day Winter Park, 15 Colorado Gayle Bowden SUMMIT 2010!
Backpage Get your NESC gear now Fleece vests embroidered with the club name will be on sale for only $35. For $5 more, you can add your name. There are also stylish hats for $15 and patches for $4. Supplies are limited, so don t miss out! Contact: Gayle Bowden or Zenzele Bell Snowsport info., gear, etc: Some websites are having great sales on gear (ski/bike/camp): Backcountry.com Rei-outlet.com Sierratradingpost.com Campmor.com levelninesports.com Warren Miller s 60th Film Dynasty Coming to the Palace Theater: See the movie and get access to special offers including a FREE ticket to Stratton and Windham Mountains! Giveaways during the event. Three showings: Fri. Nov. 20th at 8:00pm, Sat. Nov. 21st at 6:00pm and 9:00pm. Get your tickets at the box office or at weekly OC Meetings. But hurry! They may sell out. Shutterbugs: You can now add your Nubian pics to our website. Just go to our webpage: www.nubianempireski.com and register with our picture gallery and start uploading your pictures. Because we have space constraints, please limit your Albums to 10 pics. Thanks Ski Ya! 16