Upcoming Events Www.craigmeurskiclub.com October 2005 Join in the fall planning and events that the club has to offer! Meet us at any club meeting! Every Wednesday starting in October. Craigmeur Ski Club P O Box 551 Wharton, NJ 07885 E-mail: info@craigmeurskiclub.com October 21-23 October 28 November 2 November 4-5 December 2-4 December 14 January 4 January 19 February 4 February 25- March 5 March 11 March 12 Lodge work weekend NJSC Jamboree (Westin Hotel, Morristown) Membership Night Hidden Valley Ski Swap Open House Holiday Party (Exchange, Rockaway) Racing @ Mountain Creek begins Hidden Valley Ski Night (Consolation race) State Race Pico Mountain Europe Ski Trip Club Race Pico Mountain Sunday River trip
New Club Officers President: Roy Spierer Co-Vice President: Bob Apgar/Larry Ticotin Treasurer: Mike Rachmiel Parliamentarian: Chirs Budd Recording Secretary: Maryanne Pasquariello Corresponding Secretary: Wendy Brescia Trustees 1st Year: Glenn DeSantis Liliana Wilson Don Dyrness 2nd Year: Paul Katterman Robert Quinn Kathy Clyne Jamboree October 28 Join Craigmeur Ski Club and NJ Ski Council for the annual ski season kick-off event NJSC Jamboree. The Jamboree will be held on Friday, October 28th at the Westin/Governor Morris Hotel conveniently located off Rt. 287 in Morristown starting at 7 PM. Admission is free. Craigmeur will have a display table and we are looking for volunteers to help man the table. There will be lots of giveaways, raffles, a Chinese auction, entertainment, other ski clubs, ski areas, and most of all, lots of fun. WORK WEEKEND CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN! October 21-23 Bedding needs to be washed, windows need to be cleaned. Please come and contribute your time. The lodge thanks you in advance. Membership Night November 2 Please come see pix from events taken throughout the year. There will be raffles, door prizes, and giveaways. Ski areas will also be present to give away some of their donations too. OPEN HOUSE December 2-4 This year s Open House festivities will be held on Saturday. The lodge will open on Thursday for any early arrivals. Please call Chris Nielsen to reserve your bed. Book early, beds fill up fast! Bring a friend or family member. There will be a BBQ this year on the mountain... Clam Bake The Clam bake that was held on August 20, 2005 was a success! The weather held out and the humidity stayed afar. Everyone had a wonderful time. Lots of food and activities were enjoyed by all. What a great way to meet new members as well as the existing. We look forward to any suggestions for next year s event. Contact the club with your ideas at info@craigmeurskiclub.com. The lodge prices may rise. The lodge will do its best to keep the prices low, but more is required for lodge maintenance and the property where it resides. We will keep you abreast to any changes. All changes will be posted on the website as well. So, keep checking back to see any updates.
February 25-March 5 Interlaken Switzerland (6 days)/ Amsterdam Holland (2 days) Interested in skiing the Swiss Alps? Contact Dwight Mann at dmann1000@yahoo.com to get more information on the upcoming trip. HOLIDAY PARTY December 14, 2005 This year s Holiday party will be located at the Exchange in Rockaway. It will start at 7:00 PM 11:00 PM. There will be a buffet, prizes, and more! Prices TBD. If you have any pix you would like published on the website, contact Todd at skiclub@tdsphoto.com RACERS CORNER Interested in racing? Come join us every Wednesday at Mountain Creek. If you do not have a pass, the cost is approximately $9.00 to race plus a lift ticket. If you are interested, contact Mike Rachmiel @ Mike.Rachmiel@ahsys.org. The Hidden Valley ski area in Vernon is having a ski swap & sale on November 4th & 5th. Ski Night at Hidden Valley is considered the Consolation Race but is open to the public. Come and eat and ski for approximately $15.00. If you are interested, contact Mike Rachmiel @ Mike.Rachmiel@ahsys.org. SUGAR BUSH Ski on December 23rd! It will only cost you a total of $5.50 the entire day! YES YOU HEARD IT RIGHT $5.50. Take advantage! SKI VT!!!! If you are interested in skiing the mountains in VT, look into your season pass! 2005/06 ALL FOR ONE SEASON PASSES ON SALE NOW! Prices starting at $369. Check out their website at http://www.killington.com FOR SALE: 1 Yakima Ski Rack: Brand New Holds 2 pr. of skis $25.00 1 Thule Ski Rack: Holds 2 pr. of skis $ 25.00 1 pr of Volkl Carver Plus Skis 177cm, with Marker M31 bindings $ 100.00 Ski Instruction If you are looking to take a ski lesson, contact Karen Blaine at any ski club meeting. 1pr BRAND NEW Volkl 724 AX3 Skis 184cm Reg. Price $650.00 Great Selling Price of $200.00 obo Contact Roy Spierer at roylungs@optonline.net or call at 973-299-0672 The Avalanche Newsletter is published intermittently throughout the year by Craigmeur Ski Club. The 2005-2006 editor is Wendy Brescia. Submissions for publication should be sent by email to info@craigmeurskiclub.com or by US postal mail to Craigmeur Ski Club, PO Box 551, Wharton, NJ 07885. All submissions become property of Craigmeur Ski Club and will not be returned.
Calendar Club Meetings @ the Exchange Main Street, Rockaway October 5 Executive Meeting 7:30 PM/Regular Meeting 8:00 PM 12 Regular Club Meeting 8:00 PM 19 Regular Club Meeting 8:00 PM November 2 NO CLUB MEETING Membership Night starts at 7:00 PM 9 Regular Club Meeting 8:00 PM 16 Regular Club Meeting 8:00 PM November 23 NO CLUB MEETING 30 Regular Club Meeting 8:00 PM December 7 Executive Meeting 7:30 PM/Regular Meeting 8:00 PM American Legion Refreshments will be served. Doors will open at 7:00 PM. 14 Holiday Party - starts at 7:00 PM 21 Regular Club Meeting 8:00 PM American Legion Refreshments will be served. Sign up for the lodge. Doors will open at 7:30 PM 28 NO CLUB MEETING DIRECTIONS TO THE AMERICAN LEGION: American Legion Rockden Post #175, 76 Franklin Avenue, Rockaway 07866 (973-627-6791. If you were coming from the Exchange, make a right out of the parking lot. When you get to the rail road tracks, make a left. The American Legion is approximately 1/4 mile down on the left hand side. Craigmeur Membership Dues Form Single Membership @ $24.00 each = $ Family Membership @ $42.00 each = $ Associate (out of state) &/or Retired Single Membership @ $12.00 Associate (out of state) &/or Retried Family Membership @ $21.00 $ $ Number of cards requested: Dues paid after January 1, 2006, please add $5.00 for a single and $10.00 for a family. Your Name (please print clearly): Your address: Your email (please print clearly): Please circle one What is your preferred method to receive the Craigmeur s Avalanche Newsletter? Email or Snail Mail To receive your membership card, mail this form with a self-addressed stamped envelop & your check made payable to Craigmeur Ski Club and mail to Craigmeur Ski Club, PO Box 551, Wharton, NJ 07885. You may also come to any regular club meeting and receive your membership card(s).
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