April 2014 Volume 68 Issue 28 Monthly Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Greetings FOUR SEASONS WEST (4SW) Ski & Snowboard Club, Inc. The Club for ALL Seasons Inside this issue: Presidents Message Winter Schedule Race Schedule 2 in 1 Protection Trip Cancellation CicLAvia Culture Corner Houseboat Good Men & Women Milestones Fleece Pullover Order Form 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 CHECK IT OUT: Get ready for a Fast and Fabulous ski season!!!!! Four Seasons West Ski & Snowboard Club Our Monthly Meeting: 1st Tuesday of each month Mix & Mingle: 6:30 pm Presentations: 7:00 pm Sign Up: 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm Informational Happy Hour: Buffalo Wild Wings 3939 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca 90008 (323) 596-4955
PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Although the winter season has been sparse this year, I hope that many of you have been able to enjoy what Mother Nature has given us. I was fortunate to travel to Mammoth a couple of weeks after the mountain had a huge snowfall and all of the trails were open! I skied until my thighs were burning and had a great time! There is still some time for you to enjoy the wonderful white stuff before it s too late. Come and join us on April 25 th as we travel with our families to Mammoth. This is our second learn to ski event for the kids at Mammoth and it s one that they will never forget! Come on down and have a hot apple pie and put your legs up while the kids are enjoying their class, or enjoy your own ski days! Hope to see you there before the snow melts! Ski ya later! Jane Page 2 4SW NEWSLETTER April 2014 * VOLUME 68 * NUMBER 28
FOUR SEASONS WEST SKI CLUB WINTER SCHEDULE (2013/2014) Jan. 10-12, 2014--------- (Race Weekend) --------Mammoth Lakes (Retty Vetty) Jan. 16-20, 2014------------ (Urban Winterfest) ----------Lake Tahoe (David ) Jan. 25, 2014----------- (Learn-to Ski/Board) ------Local mountain (Simms/_Pat) Feb. 7-9, 2014-------------- (BLACKNLA) ------ Mammoth Lakes (Jamic) Feb. 15, 2014----------- (Learn-to-Ski/Board) -------Local mountain (Simms/Pat) Mar. 15, 2014------------ (Learn-to Ski/Board) -------Local mountain (Simms/Pat) Mar. 22-27, 2014------------------- (Utah) -----------------Park City (Ben Finley) Apr. 25-27, 2014--- (Youth Ski & Snowboard Camp) ---Mammoth Lakes (Simms/Pat) TRIPLEADERS STACIA BELYEU------------- (310) 671-7516 BEN FINLEY ----------------- (310) 578-9613 DAVID GEIGER ------------- (714) 745-9547 JANE GUTIERREZ----------- (310) 721-2004 PATRICK HOLLOWAY------ (323) 750-0597 CYNTHIA LIDY-------------- (562) 824-5824 YVETTE MOORE------------- (310) 678-8709 CIFFORD SIMS-------------- (949) 770-3409 WINTER DIRECTOR ----DAVID KENDRICK (323) 293-3309 Page 3 4SW NEWSLETTER April 2014 * VOLUME 68 * NUMBER 28
Race Schedule for the 2014 Ski Season Date Race Type Location Additional 12/12/13 thru 12/15/13 4SW Ski & Snowboard Camp N/A Mammoth Mtn. N/A 12/14/13 Club Race Giant Slalom Mammoth Mtn. During 4SW Race Camp 1/11/14 Club Race Slalom Mammoth Mtn. 1/16/14 thru 1/22/14 NBS-WR Race GS Heavenly Valley, CA During NBS-WR Winter Carnival 2/22/14 Club Race GS Mammoth Mtn. Overlaps with NBS Summit week 2/22/14 thru 3/1/14 Mar 14 NBS Min-Summit Club & Challenge Cup Races Race Practice (Date TBD) GS Sun Valley, ID 2-3 days during NBS AM/CC TBD Mt. Baldy, CA. Sponsored by Rokka League 3/22/14 3/23/14 SoCal Championships/ Club Races GS SL Mammoth Mtn. Usually open to all racers 4/5/14 4/6/14 Far West Racing Assoc. Championships SL GS Mammoth Mtn. Usually open to all racers Notes: Giant Slalom (GS) races require big, round turns with race gates set far apart (most like free skiing); Slalom (SL) races require quick, short turns with race gates set closer (more technical racing). Dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather, schedule changes, etc. All races are by skill level, gender (M/F), and incremental age groupings to ensure competitive races. All races require the payment of a small race fee (amounts TBD) to cover race costs. Most Fridays preceding club races at Mammoth Mtn. include a Rokka League-sponsored race clinic. Pre-race training and post-race instruction must be pre-scheduled in advance through Ken Williams, 4SW Race Director, who can be contacted at (310) 245-7577 and Happyman08@att.net. Page 4 4SW NEWSLETTER April 2014 * VOLUME 68 * NUMBER 28
2 IN 1 PROTECTION JUST FOR YOU!!! Just in time for that first outing on the slopes, 4SW is offering all around protection for you. 4SW s 2 in 1 Sunstick, which has sunscreen (spf 30) and lip balm (spf15), is the perfect accessory for all snow riders. It comes on its own purple lanyard to keep it handy for frequent application to keep your lips and skin safe and beautiful. At only $5 each, you can get several and keep one in the pocket of each outfit, so you are never without protection. They will be available for sale at the Informational Happy Hour or by mail for a small S&H fee. You can order your Sunstick by contacting Beverly Kendrick at: 4swTreasurer@4sw.com or bkskier26@aol.com order yours today!! Page 5 4SW NEWSLETTER April 2014 * VOLUME 68 * NUMBER 28
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LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN AND WOMEN It s that time of year when the President looks around for an addition to her cabinet! If you have an interest in helping out and doing positive things, why don t you consider volunteering for us? We have several spots available, including trip leader positions, assistants, officers (such as secretary), and board members. Requirements are good organizational skills, self-motivated, innovative, and a willingness to have fun! If you have specific questions or have an interest, please don t hesitate to give me a call! Your Prez, Jane 310-721-2004 Page 10 4SW NEWSLETTER April 2014 * VOLUME 68 * NUMBER 28
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1/4 zip pullover The sale of the 1/4 zip pullover is based upon receiving money from 16 people and then the order goes in. I have just completed the third order. If you are interested in this item please send me an email and then when I hear from 16 people I will contact each of you for the money and the order will be processed. Thank you for your continued support. To date, we have sold 56 shirts. Nita Bryant-Azmar nbryantazmar@ca.rr.com Page 12 4SW NEWSLETTER April 2014 * VOLUME 68 * NUMBER 28
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FOUR SEASONS WEST BOARD of DIRECTORS Ben Findley, Co- Founder Stacia Belyeu Robin Dykes David Kendrick Joe Vinson Amir Azmar Jerri Boyles DJAE Edmonds Khisna Holloway Clifford Sims Tois Whitaker Nita Azmar Kenneth Braswell Jane Gutierrez Patrick Holloway Yvette Moore James Wiley Greg Barmore David N. Geiger, Jr. John Hathman Beverly Kendrick Brendell Stewart Jamic Hamlin Craig Broussard Ken Williams Jerrold Smith Joshua Erwin Phillip Johnson Stephanie Hemphill FOUR SEASONS WEST OFFICERS,DIRECTORS & STAFF 4SW OFFICERS Jane Gutierrez, President (323) 325-5534 jtgutie@4sw.com Jamic Hamlin, Vice President (310) 220-9945 newsletter@4sw.com Beverly Kendrick, Treasurer (323) 293-3309 4swTreasurer@4sw.com Patrick Holloway, Sergeant-at- Arms (323) 305-7777 pholloway@4sw.com 4SW DIRECTORS & STAFF David Kendrick, Winter Director (323) 293-3309 winter_director@4sw.com Robin Dykes, Social Director (310) 890-1317 rdykes@4sw.com Clifford Sims, Youth Director (949) 770-3409 csims_youthdirector@4sw.com Brendell Stewart, L.A. Council Rep (310)4234451 Brendell@4sw.com Joe Vinson, Marketing Director (310) 621-0678 Craig Broussard, Asst. Mktg Director, Webmaster (909) 248-4226 craig@platinummarketing.org Joshua Erwin, Newsletter Publisher (323) 919-3100 jwillarde@yahoo.com Nita Azmar, Culture Corner (323) 292-9866 nbazmar@4sw.com Ken Williams, Race Competition Director (310) 245-7577 happyman08@att.net Phil Johnson, Legal Advisor
4SW Greetings Four Seasons West Ski & Snowboard Club, Inc. 4859 West Slauson Blvd. #600 Los Angeles, CA 90056 CST #2086700 The Club For All Seasons OUR MISSION The mission of Four Seasons West Ski and Snowboard Club, Inc. is to promote the sport of snow riding amongst adult and youth of the greater Los Angeles African-American community. In accomplishing this mission, it is essential that members receive exceptional value in terms of affordable services of the highest quality. Our members, enterprise partners, and community must benefit from our success. We are a club for all seasons where families, single adults, and youth can socialize, network, and have fun through various activities. Ski + Board + Travel + Culture + The Ultimate Experience for All Ages = 4SW
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