Raleigh Ski and Outing Club www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org CELEBRATING 52 YEARS OF FUN AND ADVENTURE! VOLUME 52 ISSUE 12 DECEMBER 2017 RSOC CALENDAR Happy Holidays! DECEMBER 24 Holiday Orphans JANUARY 2018 1/13-20 CSC Mammoth, California Ski Trip 19 Dinner at The Point & Film, Rocky Horror Picture Show 1/27 to 2/3 Snowmass, Colorado Ski Trip FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 2/24 to 3/4 Whitefish, Montana Ski Trip MARCH 9-11 Silver Creek, WV Ski/Snowboard Weekend APRIL 2018 26-29 Crescent Ski Council Spring Convention in Myrtle Beach Remember, there will be no club meeting in December. But, we look forward to seeing you at Holiday Orphans on Sunday, December 24
HOLIDAY ORPHANS Sunday, December 24 #LE1718 Staying in town for the holidays? Come join the 20th annual Holiday Orphans potluck party on Christmas Eve from 6:30 p.m. until Santa comes. Bring your favorite covered dish. Hot cider, soda, and chips will be provided. Alcohol is BYOB. Contact the Coordinator to reserve your spot. Location: Home of Joanne Mayo Directions: To be provided to those who RSVP Start time: 6:30 p.m. End time: Until... Event fee: No charge Maximum attendees: 50 Guests (per member) allowed: 5 Coordinator: Joanne Mayo 919/417-1478 jomayo@nc.rr.com MAMMOTH, CALIFORNIA SKI TRIP January 13-20, 2018 All applicants must be a member of a Crescent Ski Council affiliated club (such as RSOC) to participate. PLEASE NOTE: Limited space is currently available. It is recommended that you fly into Reno (RNO) airport. Due to flight schedules the default package for this trip includes 6 nights (Sat/Fri, Jan 13-19 ) lodging in Mammoth and 1 night (Friday, Jan 19) in Reno. Airport transfers from Reno-Mammoth, Mammoth-Reno, and downtown Renoairport are included. We advise planning to arrive in Reno mid-day on January 13 and have no flight restrictions on January 20. If you are unable to secure air to arrive midday on the 13th please contact Sara@sportsamerica.com (800-876-8551 ext125) to discuss option. NO transfers will be provided from Mammoth to Reno on January 20. Your package includes: Seven nights lodging 6 in Mammoth in 2-bedroom/ 2-bath condos (hotel rooms also available); 1 in Reno at Silver Legacy Airport transfers Five-day lift ticket Welcome reception Mountain lunch Farewell dinner and dance (Thursday) Trip souvenir PLEASE NOTE: AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED Trip Cost: $1,250 cash/check; $1,287.50 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 DINNER AT THE POINT RESTAURANT AND ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Friday, January 19 #LE801 We ll meet for dinner at The Point Restaurant and Bar which is locally owned and operated, providing high quality food at reasonable prices. They depend on local farmers, ranchers, and land stewards to make their dining experience as delicious as possible. Featuring a full bar and an eclectic array of daily dinner specials, they offer one of the finest selections of food and drink in the Triangle. From their wood-fired pizzas (which we can watch being made) and hand-cut steaks, to the tantalizing pasta and seafood dishes, The Point can please even the most discerning palate. Then after dinner we can go see the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Rocky Horror Picture Show Rules: 1. There is NO smoking in the theater. The theater MAY let you go outside to smoke. ASK FIRST. You will probably need a wristband to get back in. 2. Throwing stuff is great, but DO NOT throw stuff... at the Screen, at the Lights, at the Cast. 3. Stay off the Stage. It's just that simple. (This includes the risers in front of the stage). 4. There is no rule #4. 5. Underwear Run: If you haven't bathed in, say, a week, maybe reconsider. Hygiene is sexy! B.O. is not. Secure and cover your naughty bits so that they do not dangle or pop-out. It's the underwear run, not the naked run. No groping unless explicitly invited to do so (active consent is sexy!). Violate this obvious rule and you will be ejected from the theater. 6. Bathrooms: The ladies room is in rear house right. The men s room rear house left (behind the spotlight tower). Try to keep it straight (even if you're not). Do not block access to the restrooms. Location: FOR DINNER: The Point Restaurant and Bar, 1626 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh 27608 919/755-1007 http://www.thepointatglenwood.com/ FOR THE FILM: The Rialto, 1620 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh 27608 919/856-8683 Meeting/start time: 6:00 p.m. End time: approximately 2 to 3 hours Event fee: Depends on what you order for dinner, $6 for the Rocky Horror Picture Show Maximum attendees: 12 Coordinator: Dwen Andrews 919/856-7556 or 919/624-0762 dwencita@gmail.com Page 2 RSOC December 2017
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. December 2-9, 2017 Steamboat Race and Ski Camp Contact Sports America Tours 800/876-8551 December TBD, 2017 Killington Race Camp Contact 800/752-2005 December 3, 2017 CSC Development Training Appalachian Mountain, NC December 8-10, 2017 Sugar Mountain Race Camp Contact Kim Jochl 828/898-4521 x224 December 2017 Timberline, WV Ski School 304/866-4801 December 16-17, 2017 CSC Race Appalachian Mountain, NC January 6-7, 2018 CSC Race Sugar Mountain, NC January 13-20, 2018 Crescent Ski Council Ski Week Mammoth, CA January 27-28, 2018 CSC Race Canaan Valley, WV 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 December 2017 Page 3
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SNOWMASS, COLORADO SKI TRIP January 27 February 3, 2018 #SK1801 THIS TRIP IS FULL. HOWEVER, PLEASE CONTACT THE COORDINATOR IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR NAME PUT ON A WAITING LIST. Come with us to the beautiful Snowmass ski resort. Our group will be staying at Top of the Village Condos in which all units are ski-in/ski-out. Your package includes: Roundtrip airfare from RDU to Denver Roundtrip transportation to and from Denver s airport Seven nights lodging at Top of the Village Condos (two-bedroom/two-bath) Five-day lift ticket for four mountains Snowmass, Ajax, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk Welcome reception Baggage handling All current taxes and resort fees Trip Cost: $1,619 Guest Fee: Additional $50 Cancellation Fee: $50 plus $250 tour operator fees and up Payment Schedule: Initial Payment: $500 July 11 Second Payment: $500 August 13 Final Payment: Balance, November 14 Pay at the monthly club meeting, or send your check (payable to RSOC ) to: Charlene Flahiff, 205 Shalimar Drive, Durham, NC 27713 Number of Spaces: 36 (and 28 air spaces) Coordinator: Charlene Flahiff 919/401-6476 cflahiff@yahoo.com WHITEFISH, MONTANA SKI TRIP February 24-March 3, 2018 #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 twobedroom/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 Payment Schedule: Initial Payment: $500 August 9 Second Payment: $500 October 15 Final Payment: Balance, November 30 Pay at the monthly club meeting, or send your check (payable to RSOC ) to: Paul Santrock, 4721 Treadstone Court, Raleigh, NC 27617-0717 Number of Spaces: 32 Coordinator: Paul Santrock 919/803-3300 pdsantrock@mindspring.com Duke vs. Georgia Tech Football (Duke won 43-20!) November 18 Many thanks to Charlene Flahiff for the photos RSOC December 2017 Page 5
CSC SPRING CONVENTION KINGSTON PLANTATION, MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday-Sunday, April 26-29, 2018 #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 December 2017
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 December 2017 Page 7