November 2017 Calendar Tuesday, November 14 Board Meeting - 6:45 p.m. Monthly Meeting - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8-13 Copper Mountain Tuesday, January 16, 2018 monthly meeting Jan. 30-Febr. 5, 2018 FSA - Snowmass Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, monthly meeting Cornhusker Ski Club Meeting We will meet on the Second Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. Bethany Café 1113 N Cotner Blvd Come early and eat. Web Site: www.cornhuskerski.org Web Site www.cornhuskerski.org CSC s Monthly Meeting Highlights October 17 was the first membership meeting at Bethany Cafe. Caleb and Rachel Heston, along with sons Patrick and Samuel and other employees Travis and Cambria, made us feel welcomed. They have been in business for the past five months. The food was delicious and it was nice to have a place where ski club members and friends were the only ones present. There were 38 members in attendance. A warm welcome to new members Carl and Jamie Roemer. Carl was a member years ago and had skied about 15 years ago while Jamie is a new skier. They are planning to attend the Copper Mountain trip. FIND US ON 1
Another warm welcome to new members Gus and Sandra Miller. They have skied in the past with one of their favorite ski areas being Crested Butte. Becky Akert, president, called the meeting to order. Hollis Anderson, trip captain for Copper reported that 33 have signed up. Nick McElvain and Jenny Simpson, trip co-captains for Snowmass reported that 50 have signed up with 36 on the bus and 14 drive/fly out skiers. Sunday, January 21 will be the pre-trip party with more details coming to those going on the trip. Please note the location of the monthly meeting has changed to Bethany Café, 1113 N Cotner Blvd. The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. Come early and eat. Congratulations to Jenny Simpson and Carl Roemer who won $50.00 trip credit certificates. Did you know members have a variety of opportunities to participate and support the club? Here are a few of the activities in which you may get involved: Consider being a trip captain Serve on the board of directors Recommend featured speakers or programs Suggest social activities Facilitate the spring banquet committee Invite friends to the meetings Please contact any of the Cornhusker Ski Club board members and ask how you may help! 2
Monthly Cornhusker Ski Club Meetings 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 (second Tuesday) Jan. 16, 2018 Feb. 20, 2018 Ski rentals: http://rental.christysports.com/ cornhusker. Plan ahead and reserve your skis/boards to make your first day easier. Ski & lift ticket dates: 4 days possible Saturday Tuesday. You can choose 1, 2, 3 or a 4 day lift ticket. Many have pre-purchased a 4 day or season pass for Copper Mountain. Copper Mountain A Colorado Gem!! Copper Mountain is a great destination for the Cornhusker Ski Club s first trip of the season. The early snows that Copper receives provide some of the best training ground for the U.S. Ski Team. The mountain has everything-- naturally divided terrain with areas for beginners, intermediates, advanced and even the dare-devils! Try the new Kokomo Express lift as it is now a high-speed quad if you are a green or early blue skier! Koko s hut is located at the top of the new Kokomo Express lift and offers indoor/outdoor seating, food options and restrooms. There are three new restaurants debuting this year: Downhill Dukes, Toast & Co and Camp Hale along with a renovated Ten Mile Tavern (formerly Endo s). These restaurants will offer breakfast, grab/go options, and libations w/sunny patios. Condo: Three nights in Copper Village Condos in Copper Village, a 5 minute walk to the American Eagle & American Flyer quads. Welcome/pizza party: Saturday night, December 9, we will enjoy a club pizza party at 5:00 p.m. There will be a Copper representative in attendance to provide information about the mountain and services. Price for transportation, lodging, bus beverages and welcome party, NO lift tickets: $375.00 due now!! Please contact the trip captain for availability. Lift tickets are an additional $68.00 per day (2-day=$136, 3 day=204, 4 day=272). Trip Captain: Contact Hollis Anderson at email: handerson1@unl.edu, cell: 402.202.9020 or work: 402.472.6308. 1040 N. 86 th St. Ct., Lincoln, NE 68505 Dates: Depart Friday evening, December 8 and return early Wednesday morning, December 13. 3
possibilities. If you are over 65 years old, a reduced price lift ticket is offered. SNOWMASS This trip is a triple-whammy with great ski terrain to ski AND racing AND parties. Snowmass is known for lots of bluebird days, stellar natural snow along with snowmaking. The entire scenario is awesome: lifts, grooming, terrain variety, onmountain food and yes, we mentioned grooming! Try the daily noon groom for a quick energy boost before heading in to lunch. Then there are the other 3 mountains available on the same lift ticket and with free bus service: Aspen Mountain (Ajax) with the town of Aspen at the base, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk/Tiehack. All of the mountains are easily accessible and great fun to ski for even more diversity on one lift ticket. Party, party, party with new friends and old! The Cornhusker Club will enjoy a pizza party the first night of the stay with an FSA welcome party the next evening. Friday brings a free evening to check out the town of Aspen and the last evening will be the annual FSA awards banquet. DATES: Depart Tuesday evening, January 30 and return early Monday morning, February 5, 2018. CONDO: Four nights at Snowmass Mountain Condos. **THE TRIP IS OVERSOLD AND CSC IS WORKING ON ADDITIONAL LODGING!!** These condos are off-mountain & require a shuttle but are very convenient for our group. We are offering a mixture of 2 and 3 bedroom condos. Please let the trip captain know who you would like to share a room with. He would also like to know if you have condomate preferences. COST OF TRIP: Trip prices: $1,035.00 or $975.00 if over 65 includes transportation, lodging, 4-day lift ticket, activity ticket, bus beverages, and welcome party. DEPOSIT: $450.00 to reserve your place on the trip. The remainder payment is owed at the November meeting. DRIVE/FLY OUTS: The board of CSC is again offering a discounted price for those flying or driving to Snowmass. Deduct $150.00 if you are providing your own transportation. SOLO BUNK: Please let the trip captain know if you want be added to a list for a solo bus bunk for $80.00. This offer is first-come, first-served based on availability. TRIP CAPTAIN: Contact Nick McElvain at email: nickmce@aol.com or cell: 402.429.0220. Deposits may be sent to Cornhusker Ski Club at 7568 Kentwell Lane, Lincoln, NE 68516. SKI DATES: Wednesday, January 31 through Sunday, February 4. A 4 day lift ticket is included in the cost of the trip. A 5 th day lift ticket is available for $72.00. Contact the trip captain for other lift ticket 4
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P. O. Box 5032 Lincoln, NE 68505 2017-18 Board of Directors President Becky Akert 402-580-1924 Vice President Jerry Obrist 402-423-0503 Secretary Jennifer Simpson 402-297-4861 Treasurer Krista Potter 402-560-0487 Board Member Kathy Spahr 402-641-5307 Board Member Margaret Erickson 402-741-0945 Other Assignments Membership Tom Starr 402-617-3138 Webmaster Tom Starr 402-617-3138 Activities Mary Grewe 402-476-9099 Social Media Jennifer Simpson 402-297-4861 FSA Rep Steve Meyer 402-423-6614 FSA Race Chair Hollis Anderson 402-483-0940 Trip Chair Steve & Patsy Meyer 402-423-6614 Mogul Editor Margaret Erickson 402-741-0945 Historian Wayne Simpson 402-499-7886 Warren Miller s Line of Descent Hosted by Canfields Sporting Goods on Tuesday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Tickets will be on sale for $15 starting in November at: drafthouse.com/omaha OPPER MOUNTAIN: Leave Friday evening, December 8, 2017, ski 4 days, and return early Wednesday morning, December 13, 2017. Trip captain: Hollis Anderson Cornhusker Ski Club Membership Dues: $15/Singles, $22 Families Cornhusker Ski Club P.O. Box 5032 * Lincoln, NE 68505 Mogul deadline first of each month Send pictures and articles to: erickmle@gmail.com Please notify CSC of your address change Tom Starr tomstarr@mac.com FSA SNOWMASS: Leave Tuesday evening, January 30, 2018, ski 4 or 5 days, and return early Monday morning, February 5, 2018. Trip co-captains: Nick McElvain and Jenny Simpson 6