Volume 46 Skunk Issue 12 Hollow Hollow Holler Ski and Snowboard Club Hollow Holler Monthly Newsletter Volume 46 Issue 12 Message From The Board In This Issue Hey Fellow Skunks, have you been feeling the chill in the air along with a few flakes lately? Well, you know what that 2006-2007 Ski Trips means it s ski season once Christmas Meeting again. If its ski season, can racing season be far behind? Dinner Outing As you may or may not know, racing is a big part of my skiing life. I hope I can persuade all of my fellow Skunks to give racing a try this season. it s fun, it s challenging, and everyone can Safety First race at their own pace. By adding a bit of Janice JP Pelkowski, information such as name, Racing address, and age, the Nastar racing organization can provide you with your personal Nastar Skiing and snowboarding require a mental and physical presence. A mistake in judgment, control, speed, or your choice of terrain can have serious consequences. You must be mentally engaged, which means you know where you are and what you are doing. It means you know what you need to do to turn, control your speed, slow down or stop. And you must be physically present, which means you have the confidence to execute this technique in terrain appropriate for your ability. These sports demand that your body and mind work together. number to be used at all races. This helps eliminate a lot of needless paperwork each time you race. Just access www.nastar.com. You can also follow your progress and check your ranking with follow racers all season long. At the end of the season it s time for racing awards. These are great fun because the fastest racer doesn t necessarily finnish at the top. Participation counts a bunch, so enjoy the season and join in some racing fun. You ll love it! Thank You A special thanks goes out to our friends at Ski Depot Sports in Winter Park, CO and Stowe Mountain Resort in Stowe, VT for donating Alpinefest raffle prizes. The three lucky winners will be enjoying a free tune up (Winter Park), demo skis (Winter Page Park), 1 or lift tickets (Stowe). www.skunkhollowskiclub.com Page 1 ready to race last year at Copper Mountain
Volume 46 Issue 12 Hollow Holler Board of Directors 2006-2007 President Janet JO Ortaggio Christmas Meeting Cell: (312) 296-7248 The next club meeting before Christmas is on December 14 th. For a VP/Trips special treat, members are encouraged to bring their favorite snacks or Lynn Grosse treats to share. Home: (815) 568-1175 Recording Secretary Cheryl Dinwiddie Home: (847) 895-1355 cheryldee3@comcast.net Treasurer Sally Griffith Cell: (847) 826-6897 sallyg2004@yahoo.com Social Chair Scott Brighton Home: (847) 322-1779 Work: (312) 528-4501 ski_nastar@yahoo.com Membership Toma Lee Blowers Home: (847) 838-0122 tomiyknot@comcast.net Newsletter Rick Heinz Home: (847) 537-4651 rick.heinz@sbcglobal.net CMSC Rep Don Blaze Blazowski Cell: (708) 542-5273 blazeshsc@yahoo.com Fashion Line Sale Racing Janice JP Pelkowski 50% off second item of equal or lesser value Home: (847) 891-0495 Cell: (847) 902-4463 we still have t-shirts, polos, Wick-Id shirts, and bandanas Webmaster shirts are available in both female and male styles Michael Pogar T-shirts are $10-$20, and bandanas are $3 Home: (847) 381-4452 see Michael Pogar at the meetings for selection mpogar@sbcglobal.net Parliamentarian / Past President Jackie JQ Quillinan Cell: (847) 530-8989 jrquillinan@comcast.net Page 2 www.skunkhollowskiclub.com Page 2 They Make Great Gifts!
Volume 46 Issue 12 Hollow Holler Skunk Hollow Trip Schedule 2006-2007 NEW YEAR S TRIP- Winter Park, CO Friday 12/29 - Tuesday 1/2 (4 Nights) $798-24 Spaces Includes Airline Ticket, Ground Transportation to Condo 4 Nights Lodging at Beaver Creek Condos 3 Days Lift Tickets (Option to purchase 4th Day) and Skunk Style Party Deposit: 9/14 - $250; 10/12 - $350; 11/9 - $198 : Lynn Grosse (815) 568-1175 E-Mail: trip_me@msn.com Trip Assistant: Cheryl Dinwiddie (847) 895-1355 MARDI GRAS - Galena, IL Friday 2/16 - Sunday 2/18 (2 Nights) $170-20 Spaces Includes Hotel Accommodations at the Historic DeSoto Hotel, Sunday Brunch and Skunk Style Party Your Options (cost on your own) include: Skiing (Chestnut Mountain or Sundown), Casinos, Pub Crawls, Dances, Parties, Parade, Hiking and more! Deposit: 9/14 - $50; 10/12 - $60; 11/9 - $60 : Janet Ortaggio (312) 296-7248 E-Mail: jortaggio@comcast.net Trip Assistant: Lynn Grosse (815) 337-8211 CMSC CHICAGO WEEK - Sun Valley, ID Saturday 3/24 - Saturday 3/31 (7 Nights) $1,363-32 Spaces Includes Airline Ticket, Ground Transportation to Condo Seven Nights Condo Lodging 5 Day Lift Tickets, Racing, Apres Ski Parties Welcome and Farewell Parties and More Deposit: 9/14-$250; 10/12-$375; 12/14-$375; 1/11-$363 : Don Blaze Blazowski (708) 542-5273 E-Mail: blazeshsc@yahoo.com MINI-WEST TRIP - Steamboat, CO Thursday 1/25 - Tuesday 1/30 (5 Nights) $769-26 Spaces Includes Airline Ticket, Ground Transportation to Condo 5 Nights Lodging at the Ranch at Steamboat 3 Days Lift Tickets (Option to purchase 4th Day) And Skunk Style Party Deposit: 9/13 - $250; 10/12 - $250; 11/9 - $269 : Jaci Gentile (630) 717-0444 E-Mail: jgentile@wideopenwest.com SKUNK WEEK - Breckenridge, CO Saturday 3/3 - Saturday 3/10 (7 Nights) $919-28 Spaces Includes Airline ticket, Ground Transportation to Condo Lodging at Pine Ridge Condos 5 Day Interchangeable Lift Tickets (Breckenridge, A-Basin, Keystone, 2-days Vail), 2 Skunk Style Parties (Option to purchase add l Lift Tickets before trip departure) Deposit: 9/14-$250; 10/12-$250; 11/9-$250; 12/14-$168 : Sally Griffith (847) 882-2889 E-Mail: sallyg2004@yahoo.com Trip Assistant: Rick Heinz (847) 537-4651 IMPORTANT ABOVE RATES are quoted per person based upon 2 people sharing a room. ADDITIONAL CHARGES: On trips that include airfare, the tour operator reserves the right to increase the cost of the airfare if the air carrier imposes new fuel surcharges, departure taxes, etc. In the unlikely event that this occurs, these minor charges will be passed on to the trip participant. TIMELY PAYMENTS: In fairness to all our members, trips are sold in compliance with the published deposit schedule. Untimely payments may result in removal from the trip and placement on the waiting list. CANCELLATION POLICY: Each trip has its own distinct cancellation policies as stated in the contracts between respective tour operators and Skunk Hollow Ski Club. Contact your for details. DUES: Membership dues must be paid in full in order to reserve space on any ski trip. 2005/2006 memberships expire on 10/1/06. Dues for current members are $23. After 10/1 dues increase to $29. PACKAGES cannot be broken until all guaranteed airspace is sold. Page 3 www.skunkhollowskiclub.com Think Snow! Page 3
Volume 46 Issue 12 Hollow Holler Dinner Outing All are invited to a family style Italian dinner. A hot tub party at J.Q. s will follow. Mini-West Trip Saturday, January 13 th Buca di Beppo, Lombard Page 4 RSVP Jackie JQ Quillinan (847) 530-8989 jrquillinan@comcast.net Happy Bi r t hd ay December Birthdays Jaci Gentile Ken Fairman Ron Jenczewski Joseph Kus Jim Lips Maureen Geisler Patti Kenton Linda Munson 12/2 12/7 12/12 12/15 12/18 12/18 12/23 12/27 Steamboat Springs is a true western town with over 100 years of colorful history, annual traditions, seven thousand feet up in the Colorado Rockies. Steamboat is known around the globe as Ski Town, U.S.A. and has produced more winter Olympians than any other town in North America. With 164 trails, 3,668 vertical feet (summit elevation 10,568 feet second highest in Colorado), and nearly 3,000 skiable acres, Steamboat's 6 peaks are filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, open meadows, legendary trees and Mavericks - North America's longest superpipe. From October 5, 2005 to April 9, 2006, Steamboat Springs received a recordbreaking snowfall of 432 inches. Price includes roundtrip transportation on United Airlines to Denver and Hayden, ground transportation to Steamboat Springs, 5 nights lodging at the Ranch at Steamboat (1-3 bedroom/3 bath condominium and 5-2 bedroom/2 bath condominiums), 3 of 4-day lift ticket with an option to buy a 4 th day at a discounted rate, and a Skunk Style party. Our condos have a private shuttle service, three outdoor hot tubs, sauna, fitness facility and an outdoor pool. January 25 th -30 th $769 Jaci Gentile (630) 717-0444 jgentile@wideopenwest.com full deposits are due www.skunkhollowskiclub.com Page 4
Volume 46 Issue 12 Hollow Holler Galena, IL Feb 16 th - 18 th $170 Galena knows how to throw a Mardi Gras party, as discovered at last years mystery trip (mystery solved). Drive over to Galena for 2 nights stay at the historic DeSoto Hotel. Also included are a Sunday brunch and Skunk Style Party. Customize this trip by choosing from a plethora of activities. Available excursions (cost on your own) include skiing or boarding at Sundown or Chestnut Mountain, casinos, pup crawls, dances, and parties, We may even participate in the parade. It is going to be a great time! Janet Ortaggio (312) 296-7248 jortaggio@comcast.net Mar. 3 - Mar. 10 Breckenridge, CO $919 Sally Griffith (847) 882-2889 sallyg2004@yahoo.com Includes Airline tickets Ground Transportation to Pine Ridge Condos 5 Day Interchangeable Lift Tickets To Breckenridge, A-Basin, and Keystone, including 2-days Vail 2 Skunk Style Parties (Option to purchase add l Lift Tickets before trip departure) Page 5 www.skunkhollowskiclub.com Think Snow! Page 5
Hollow Holler Volume 46 Issue 12 CMSC Events Blind Skiing Guide Clinic Jan 12-20, 2007 Ski Jump Tournament Jan 20-21, 2007 Instructor s Clinic Jan 13, 2007 Adventure and Travel Show Jan 28-29, 2007 Winter Carnival Mar 9-11, 2007 Chicago Week 2007 Sun Valley, ID Mar 24-31, 2007 Alyeska, AK May 24-29, 2007 Chicago Week 2008 Breckenridge, CO ChicagoWeek CMSC Presents Dec 30, 2006 CMSC Europe Trip Morzine, France March 24-31 th th Don Blaze Blazowski (708) 542-5273 blazeshsc@yahoo.com CMSC Meetings 2nd Tuesday of Each Month Oak Meadows CC 900 N. Wood Dale Rd. Addison, IL All are Welcome www.skicmsc.com SUN VALLEY Skunks enjoying Navy Pier s Halloween attractions Page 6 st st See Trip Schedule For Detailed Information Mar 29-Apr 5, 2008 Questions? Contact Don Blaze Blazowski Cell: (708) 542-5273 blazeshsc@yahoo.com www.skunkhollowskiclub.com Page 6
Hollow Holler Volume 46 Issue 12 Winter Park, CO Dec 29th- Jan 2nd 20 07 $798 Trip includes: Round Trip Air & Bus Transportation to Condo 4 Nights Lodging at Beaver Village Condos 3 Days Lifts (Option to Ski 4th Day) New Years Eve Dinner Wine & Cheese Party Great Airline Departures! 5:45 p.m. Outbound.6:30 p.m. Return Waiting List Only Lynn Grosse (815) 568-1175 trip_me@msn.com Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club New Membership, Renewal, and Information Change Form Mark the circle next to the contact information you want published in the directory. Name: Those who share the same address qualify for couples membership fees. E-Mail Address: Name: Home Phone: E-Mail Address: Cell Phone: Cell Phone: Birthdate: / / Birthdate: / / Month Date Year Month Date Year Address: City: State: Please circle how you would like to receive the newsletter (available at www.skunkhollowskiclub.com): Zip: Internet or US Mail Annual Dues: Singles Couples Past President New Member Renewal Before October 1 Renewal After October 1 Summer Only (Apr - Sep) $29.00 $45.00 $23.00 $33.00 $11.50 $29.00 $45.00 $14.50 $10.00 Make checks payable to Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club I will abide by the constitution & bylaws of Skunk Hollow Ski & Snowboard Club. I hereby release the club from any and all responsibility and liability whatsoever for any loss or damage to property or personal injury occurring at or on any Club functions. I am 21 years of age or over. Signature: Date: / / Month Date Year send completed form to: Toma Lee Blowers, 26630 W. Astor St., Antioch, IL 60002 (847) 838-0122 tomiyknot@comcast.net Version Oct 18, 2006 Page 7 www.skunkhollowskiclub.com ThinkSnow! Snow! Think Page 7
Volume Skunk 46 Issue Hollow 12 Ski and Snowboard Hollow Club Holler c/o R. Heinz 966 Honeysuckle Drive Wheeling, IL 60090-5732 Hollow Holler ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Happy Holidays From Skunk Hollow! Calendar Of Events Club meetings are held at 8:00 pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at December The American Legion Post 208 7 th Board Meeting 121 Douglas Street 9 th -10 th Season Opener Arlington Heights, IL 14 th Holiday Club Meeting 28 th Club Meeting 29 th -Jan 2 nd New Year s Trip January Dec 29 th -2 nd New Year s Trip view your newsletter online, in color, at www.skunkhollowskiclub.com 4 th Board Meeting 11 th Club Meeting 13 th Bucca di Beppo Dinner 25 th Club Meeting 25 th -30 th Mini-West Trip Have any news to share? February Submissions are due on the 1 st Board Meeting 21st of each month. 3 rd Bowling Night 8 th Club Meeting Contact 16 Page th -18 th Mardi Gras Trip Rick Heinz, Newsletter 22 8 nd Club Meeting rick.heinz@sbcglobal.net www.skunkhollowskiclub.com Page 8