Raleigh Ski and Outing Club www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org CELEBRATING 53 YEARS OF FUN AND ADVENTURE! VOLUME 53 ISSUE 2 FEBRUARY 2018 RSOC CALENDAR FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 23 Film, Columbus, at NCMA 2/24 to 3/4 Whitefish, Montana, Ski Trip MARCH 9-11 Silver Creek, WV Ski/ Snowboard Weekend 18-23 Killington, Vermont, Ski Trip 24 Self Defense Class 26 Banff Mountain Film Festival APRIL 2018 World Tour in Durham 21 Umstead Walk/Run (mark your calendar more info in the March newsletter) 26-29 Crescent Ski Council Spring Convention in Myrtle Beach FEBRUARY 13th MEETING REI 1751 Walnut Street, Cary (corner of Walnut Street and Buck Jones Road) ENTER THE STORE, GO RIGHT TO THE GLASSED-IN ROOM NEXT TO THE CANOE SECTION MEETING TIME: 7:00-8:45 p.m. The RSOC Board will meet Tuesday, February 20, 7:00 p.m. the home of Susan Nicholas, 1705 Legendary Lane, Morrisville. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. FEBRUARY PROGRAM RSOC club member, Sallie Abbas, will give a presentation on her journey to Bolivia s beautiful and haunting Salar de Uyuni, the world s largest salt flat. We ll see you there! At the March 13 meeting, we will vote for officers whose term will begin at the start of the fiscal year on April 1. The slate of candidates is: President: Susan Nicholas Treasurer: Paul Santrock Secretary: Shirley Clemmensen Skiing Vice President: Jim Bennett Outings Vice President: Charlene Flahiff Additional nominations can be made at the February meeting, and also from the floor prior to the vote at the March meeting. Please consider how you can contribute to the RSOC to keep it a flourishing and vital organization! We have several Board positions open (see Board of Directors list on last page of the newsletter). In addition, many of our current Officers have been serving in their positions for several years, and we would like new voices on the Board to keep the RSOC thriving. So, please let any Board member know of your interest in filling any of the Officer/Director/Internal Affairs positions. THANK YOU!
FILM, COLUMBUS NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART Friday, February 23 #LE1803 Join us at the Museum of Art for a Friday evening movie! The film, Columbus is described as: A soft-spoken tale of two strangers making an unlikely connection in Columbus, Indiana, a mecca of midcentury modernist architecture. John Cho stars as the estranged son of a renowned scholar who befriends a lonely architecture enthusiast beautifully portrayed by Haley Lu Richardson. As lovely to look at as it is to ponder ponder (Washington Post). (2017) Directed by Kogonada. John Cho, Haley Lu Richardson, Parker Posey. Definitely be at the NCMA in time for the movie; but, the Coordinator will contact all who attend with an earlier start time if there will be live music to enjoy beforehand. Location: Film: East Building at the North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. (Note: If there is live music before the movie, the music will be held in the West Building.) www.ncartmuseum.org Meeting/start time: 8:00 p.m. for Columbus (Note: The meeting start time might be updated to an earlier time if there will be live music beforehand.) End time: Approximately 9:40 p.m. Event fee: $5.00 NCMA members; $7.00 all others (Buy your tickets early most NCMA movies sell out!) Maximum attendees: 20 Guests allowed: no limit Coordinator: Dwen Andrews 919/856-7556 or 919/624-0762 dwencita@gmail.com WHITEFISH, MONTANA, SKI TRIP February 24-March 3 #SK1802 THIS TRIP IS FULL. HOWEVER, PLEASE CONTACT THE COORDINATOR IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR NAME PUT ON A WAITING LIST. Join your RSOC ski friends at Whitefish, Montana, for a week of exciting skiing. We ll stay at The Lodge at Whitefish in two-bedroom/two-bath condos. Your package includes: Round trip air from Raleigh to Glacier Park International Round trip airport transfer to/from GPI Seven nights lodging at The Lodge at Whitefish (lakeside) in two-bedroom/two-bath condos Welcome wine and cheese party Five-day lift ticket Luggage to room On demand shuttle bus Porter fee Ski storage at The Lodge All taxes Trip Cost: $1,388 Guest Fee: Additional $50 Cancellation Fee: $50 plus any tour operator fees; full amount after September 15 Coordinator: Paul Santrock 919/803-3300 pdsantrock@mindspring.com SILVERCREEK, WEST VIRGINIA SKI/SNOWBOARD WEEKEND Thursday-Sunday, March 8-11 or Friday-Sunday, March 9-11 #RT1801 Silvercreek Resort in West Virginia is hosting the CSC race teams Crescent Cup races this weekend; but, you do not need to be a member of the RSOC Race Team to join the group at Silvercreek. You can sign up to enjoy a long weekend of skiing at Silvercreek without taking part in the CSC racing events. However, you must be a member of a CSC club (such as RSOC) to attend. Below you will find information about the several options available. Deadline for registration is February 14, the night of the RSOC monthly meeting. Please contact the Race Director listed below for information on signing up and paying for the event. Packages Include: Lodging for two or three nights, lift tickets for three or four days, and Saturday night party with desserts and drinks. Lodging: Slopeside condos at Silvercreek Resort, at Snowshoe Mountain. Accommodation options include studio, 1 bedroom 1 bedroom plus loft, and 2- bedroom units. All units include sleeper sofas. Pricing per person: (includes a three-day lift ticket) UNIT TYPE OCCU- PANCY 2 NIGHTS (FRI/SAT) 3 NIGHTS (THURS-SAT) STUDIO 1 $576 $748 2 $405 $491 3 $348 $405 1 BR 2 $426 $523 3 $362 $426 4 $330 $378 1 BR/LOFT 2 $478 $600 3 $396 $478 4 $356 $417 5 $331 $380 6 $315 $356 2 BR 2 $547 $704 3 $443 $547 4 $390 $469 5 $359 $422 6 $338 $390 Juniors (under 12) are not charged for lodging or the party; but do pay for lift tickets if skiing (2-day JR lift ticket is $134; if racing, add additional $20). Off-site skiers can purchase lift tickets at the following rate: Three-day (Friday Sunday) $149 Four-day (Thursday Sunday) $199 Participants who do not need lift tickets may subtract the cost of the 3-day ticket from their trip costs. Off-site party fee is $15. Coordinator: John Christensen, RSOC Race Director rsocracing@gmail.com Page 2 RSOC February 2018
KILLINGTON, VERMONT SKI TRIP Sunday-Friday, March 18-23 All applicants must be a member of a Crescent Ski Council affiliated club (such as RSOC) to participate. Enjoy great skiing in Killington, Vermont, with your fellow CSC skiers! Your package includes: WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE: Five nights lodging, hotel or 2-bedroom/2b-ath condos Five-day lift ticket Welcome reception (Sunday) Apres party Mountain lunch Okemo day trip Farewell dinner party (Thursday) Trip souvenir OPTIONAL ADD-ONS INCLUDE: Travel insurance Airfare and airport transfers Private bedrooms Two-day Mount Snow extension Trip Cost: $800 cash/check; $824 credit card SIGN-UP: Everyone must sign up online with our travel agent, Sports America Tours (SAT) in Santa Rosa, California, at http://www.sportsameria.com/csctrips 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. https://www.facebook.com/groups/356581534912/ OUR CONDOLENCES We extend our sympathy to our fellow club and board member, Colleen Gustafson, whose father recently passed away. Our thoughts are with Colleen and Gus and Colleen s family in their time of loss. BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR CAROLINA THEATRE, DURHAM Monday, March 26 #LE1802 Join us for a Monday evening viewing of The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, an annual series of outdoor action films. The viewing will again be in Durham this year. The festival screens films featuring extreme and adventurous athletic activities such as arctic climbing, kayaking, squirrel suit flying and a multitude of other adventure types. Prior to the show we will have dinner at a nearby restaurant. Those in Raleigh/Cary area can carpool to dinner and the show. Contact the Coordinator of your intent to attend and if you want to be included in carpool arrangements. A carpool location and departure time is yet to be decided. Location: Films, Carolina Theatre, Fletcher Hall, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham. 919/560-3030. Dinner, TBD Time: Films, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Dinner: (optional) 5:00 p.m. Cost: General admission seating: $15.50 SELF DEFENSE CLASS Saturday, March 24 #LE1804 Learn reality-based self defense with Amy Benevento, owner of Red Sun Academy of Martial Arts in a casual, fun, but informative atmosphere. A potluck dinner will be held after the class. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert and beverage. The sign-up deadline is Thursday, March 22, 9:00 p.m. Location: 8800 Limestone Court, Raleigh 27615 Meeting/start time: Class will be held from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so class can begin promptly. End time: Mid evening, after dinner Event fee: $5.00 Maximum attendees: 8 Coordinator: Alicen Cisco 919/489-6271 acisco5@aol.com Purchase your own film festival tickets. The showing typically sells out in advance and it is recommended you buy your ticket(s) in advance. Ticket purchase info is available at: http://www.carolinatheatre.org/events/banff-mountain-filmfestival. Cost of dinner is each person s responsibility. Coordinator: Ken Schuster 919/946-4335 kschoo2429@yahoo.com RSOC February 2018 Page 3
LINKS TO THE WEBSITES OF THESE CSC SPONSORS CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RSOC WEBSITE HOMEPAGE. Page 4 RSOC February 2018
RACE TEAM 2017-2018 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 70! 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, Canaan Valley 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 email (rsocracing@gmail.com) or phone (919) 412-3681. See you on the slopes. 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 (www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org). 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 Freyja Canada 20% discount on Icelandic wool sweaters & accessories 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 RentSkis.com 25% discount on rental equipment 2017-2018 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. February 5, 2018 Cupp Run Challenge Snowshoe, WV February 10-11, 2018 CSC Race Beech Mountain, NC February 24-25, 2018 CSC Race Appalachian Mountain NC March TBA, 2018 Governor s Cup Race Timberline, WV March 4, 2018 Sugar Cup GS Race Sugar Mountain, NC, Contact Dick Trundy March 9-11, 2018 CSC Race (Crescent Cup) Silvercreek, WV March 21-25, 2018 NASTAR Nationals Squaw Valley, CA, Contact Rich Mead RSOC February 2018 Page 5
CSC SPRING CONVENTION KINGSTON PLANTATION, MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday-Sunday, April 26-29 #SK1803 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 200-250 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 2 3 4 5 6 2 nights stay $276 $201 $163 $141 $125 3 nights stay $390 $276 $220 $186 $163 *OFF-SITE FEE: $55.00 (no more single event fees) On-Site Registration: $65.00 (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 919/362-9729 jben@mindspring.com Page 6 RSOC February 2018
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Charlie Kincaid, President 919 401-6476 Shirley Clemmensen, Secretary 919 683-5552 Paul Santrock, Treasurer 919 803-3300 INTERNAL AFFAIRS Sharyn Kloster, Membership 919 481-3963 Open, Programs Andy Saliby, Publicity 919 380-9204 Shirley Clemmensen, Newsletter 919 683-5552 Open, Community Service Jim Bennett, Skiing Vice President 919 362-9729 SKIING DIRECTORS Open, Overnight Trips John Christensen, Racing 919 844-6320 Open, Crescent Ski Council Rep Open, Ski School Charlene Flahiff, Outings V.P. 919 401-6476 OUTINGS DIRECTORS Open Hiking/Backpacking Dwen Andrews, Locals 919 606-8458 Susan Nicholas, Adventures 919 605-0861 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 email 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, EMAIL, PHONE, OR NAME? Login to the Member Area and select My Info to change your Address, Phone Number, Email or Name. It is important to keep your personal data up to date because this what we use for mailings and email notifications. OR submit in writing to: RSOC Data Processing Member Info. Correction 4721 Treadstone Court, Raleigh, NC 276016-0717 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 email address Spouse email 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 [www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org] 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 27519 Or, if applying online with credit card: www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org RSOC February 2018 Page 7