A Non-Profit Organization SPARTANBURG SKI & OUTING CLUB Oct. 1 st Club Works International Festival (Page 3) Oct. 6 th Club Meeting - Spartanburg Parks & Recreation Speaker Oct. 12 th Mini-Social at The Spice of Life (Page 4) Oct. 21 st -23 rd CSC Fall Conference in Gatlinburg, TN (Page 5) OCTOBER 2011 http://www.spartanburgskiclub.org
President's Message You may recall there was no President's Message in last months newsletter. That s because Carol and I were away on a ski trip. That s right, a ski trip in August. Since the southern hemisphere has winter when we have summer we traveled to Argentina to the resort of Cero Catedral near Baraloche. The skiing was world class and it was fun to visit another country. Our main problem was a volcano only 20 miles away that shut down the local airports, canceled our in country flights and required a 28 hour bus ride back to Buenos Aries. We were still happy we were able to ski in August. Monthly meetings are back at the Chapman Cultural Center. The program starts at 7:30 but please come at 7 for for a social before the program. The club no longer provides alcohol for liability reasons but feel free to bring your own. Spartanburg's International Festival on Saturday Oct 1st is a great event. Come out and work this event with your fellow club members and allow time to visit the exhibits and sample the food from many countries. See you there, Mark Page 2
International Festival Saturday, October 1, 2011 10:00 am-7:00 pm The SSOC will be manning a beer booth for the International Festival coming up October 1. This is the club s final obligation to the city to be permitted to work Music on Main for the year. This is a great event with international food and booths, and the parade of nations, A total of 15 people are needed for the day and the hours will be divided into 3 hour shifts. Each shift needs 5 people, 3 to serve beer and one each to check IDs and sell tickets. Shifts available are: 1:00-4:00 PM 4:00-7:00 PM To sign up with your shift preference, please contact me at mojonesie@aol.com. Many thanks for your continued efforts and support! Marty Page 3
October Mini-Social Our next mini-social is on Wednesday October 12 at 6:30. The restaurant is the "Spice of Life" in downtown Spartanburg 100 Woodrow Street. Woodrow Street is one block off Church Street. Some of you may remember a restaurant of the same name in the same spot...but that's the only similarity. The new owner also owns the "Sahara" where we ate last year. To read more about the establishment, search under "Spice of Life Spartanburg" and read the Herald-Journal article. If you plan to attend please contact me <patricia159@windstream.net>, or call me (864) 472-2253. Page 4
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Membership News If you have not renewed your membership by now you have until the November membership meeting to renew. Your membership officially expired at on the last day of September. At the close of the November membership meeting the renewal fee will increase by $5. Don t miss out on the fun for the coming year. Renew now. Birthdays The following members have birthdays in April. Happy Birthday to: Bob Butscher Tom Hambel Jan Sarratt October 29th October 26th October 3rd Have a wonderful day! Page 7
Roan Mountain Weekend February 3-4, 2012 It's still hot and humid outside, but it's not too soon to start planning for fall and winter events. Summer WILL come to an end! The Club has reserved eight cabins at Roan Mountain State Park this coming February. Only the older cabins will be available this season. They include: one bath, a full kitchen, one downstairs bedroom with double bed, and the loft with two twin beds. Spartanburg ski clubbers enjoyed these older cabins for years before the newer ones were built. The Park has increased the cost next season to $150/weekend night. The breakdown in rates will be: Entire Cabin $150/night (Fri and Sat) $130/night (Taylor-Thurs) Bedroom $90/night Each Loft Bed $30/night This has always been a fun weekend of skiing, hiking, or just relaxing. We have a tentative date for the Club Race on Saturday at Sugar, and there is always the Saturday night party, with beer, wine, and snacks provided. Big Rule: no pets. I will have a sign-up sheet at the September meeting at Chapman. Or, contact me: Carol Mccall mmccall1@windstream.net 828-859-5500 Page 8
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SPARTANBURG SKI & OUTING CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011-2012 POSITION NAME HOME PHONE E-MAIL PRESIDENT Mark McCall 828-859-5500 mmccall1@windstream.net PAST PRESIDENT Alison Kimball 814-5372 akimball@bellsouth.net VICE PRESIDENT Conni Harrell 592-3405 tedcancom@wmconnect.com TREASURER Ted Mueller 592-3405 tedcancom@wmconnect.com SECRETARY Joy Bobo 433-0802 joy.bobo@att.net MEMBERSHIP Ted Mueller 592-3405 tedcancom@wmconnect.com PUBLICATIONS Taylor Bomar 576-3776 taylor.bomar@ att.net PROGRAMS Jan Sarratt 489-1606 sarrattjp@yahoo.com OVERNIGHT TRIPS Carol McCall 828-859-5500 mmccall1@windstream.net RACING Samuel Linder 587-1315 samlinder@yahoo.com CRESCENT REP. Carol McCall 828-859-5500 mmccall1@windstream.net ACTIVITIES Alison & The Board FUNDRAISING Marty Jones 864-962-5660 mojonesie@aol.com ADVERTISING Conni Harrell 592-3405 tedcancom@wmconnect.com PUBLICITY Marcy Cassady 585-1718 mouseworks52@yahoo.com SOCIALS Pat Lee 472-2253 Patricia159@windstream.net WEB SITE Taylor Bomar 576-3776 taylor.bomar@att.net Subaru is a proud sponsor of the Crescent Ski Council (CSC) Racing program. Part of their sponsorship package this year includes the VIP Discount Program for all CSC members. Qualifying members of a CSC club can purchase or lease a new Subaru at 2% below dealer cost minus any incentives which are currently being offered. To qualify you must have been a member of the Spartanburg Ski and Outing Club (or other CSC club) for at least 6 months. If you are interested, please notify Sam Linder of your intent to participate. Subaru will mail the VIP information to you, which will include information about local dealers participating in the program. Once you have received the information you can go to a local dealer, pick out the Subaru you want, and the dealer will pull the invoice and let the purchaser know if there are any current incentives. Please take advantage of this benefit that Crescent Racing, through Ron Scott, has secured for all CSC clubs. Page 11
NOTES Any Spartanburg Ski Club member may submit items for publication in the newsletter. Publication deadlines can be found on the pullout calendar included in the newsletter each month. Call Taylor for information on how to submit your newsletter item. Also, don t forget - the club has a tent available for rent. It is an 18 X 20 tent, and it is easy to assemble. We also have 4 tables that can be rented with or without the tent. We have the makings for that special occasion and it is all very reasonably priced! Tent rental is $ 35. Tables can be rented for $5 per table. Remember; don t have a party without the comfort of shade. Your guests will appreciate it and so will the club! For rentals of either tent or tables contact Joy Bobo. The Spartanburg Ski & Outing Club normally meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. We are located at the Chapman Cultural Center (West Wing) on East St. John Street in Spartanburg on the first floor. During the summer months (June, July, and August) meetings are frequently held, more informally, at different sites and times. Therefore it is necessary to consult the club web site or a current newsletter for the time and location. April s meeting is held at the Piedmont Club. The club does not provide alcoholic beverages at membership meetings, but members are allowed to bring their own (BYOB) choices of beer or wine. Over-indulgence is not condoned under any circumstances. Cups, ice, and some soft drinks are provided. Thank you. Become a Member A copy of our membership application is located at the following web address: http://www.spartanburgskiclub.org/membership/ssocappl.doc SPARTANBURG SKI & OUTING CLUB PO BOX 2864 SPARTANBURG, SC 29304 {MM:Company Name} {MM:Address Line 1} {MM:Address Line 2} {MM:Address Line 3}
SPARTANBURG SKI & OUTING CLUB Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sep 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 October 2011 Nov 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 Club Works International Festival 2 3 4 First Quarter 5 6 Club Meeting at the C.C.C. -- Spartanburg Parks and Recreation 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Columbus Day (Observed) Full Moon 16 17 18 19 20 Board Meeting at Conni's Last Quarter 21 22 November 2011 Newsletter Deadline CSC Fall Conference in Gatlinburg, TN 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CSC Fall Conference in Gatlinburg, TN 30 31 New Moon Halloween http://www.spartanburgskiclub.org
Upcoming Events Nov 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Dec 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Feb 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Mar 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Apr 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 Club PO Box Fee Due First Quarter November Club Meeting at the C.C.C. -- Sarah McMann - Silver Medal Wrestler/Triple Martial Arts 6 Daylight Savings Time Ends 8 Election Day 10 Full Moon 11 Veterans Day 17 Board Meeting by Jan At Marcy's 18 Last Quarter 19 24 Thanksgiving 25 New Moon December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 December 2011 Newsletter Deadline Club Meeting at the C.C.C. -- Hollywild Presentation First Quarter 15 17 18 21 24 Board Meeting at Marty's Race #1 at Appalachain Last Quarter Race #1 at Appalachain Winter begins January 2012 Newsletter Deadline New Moon 25 Christmas 31 New Year's Eve January 1 5 7 8 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 First Quarter New Year's Day Club Meeting at the C.C.C. -- Chili Cook-Off Race #2 at Sugar Mtn. Race #2 at Sugar Mtn. Full Moon Last Quarter Martin Luther King, Jr. Board Meeting at Ted's February 2012 Newsletter Deadline 23 New Moon 28 Race #3 At Appalachian 29 Race #3 At Appalachian 31 First Quarter February 2 3 4 5 7 11 12 14 16 18 20 21 22 25 26 Club Meeting at the C.C.C. -- Program TBA/Officer Nominations Groundhog Day Roan Mtn. Week-End Roan Mtn. Week-End Roan Mtn. Week-End Full Moon Race #4 at Sugar Mtn. Lincoln's Birthday Race #4 at Sugar Mtn. Last Quarter Valentine's Day Board Meeting at Location TBD March 2012 Newsletter Deadline President's Day New Moon Ash Wednesday Washington's Birthday Race #5 at Beech Mtn. Race #5 at Beech Mtn. May 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jun 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Jul 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Aug 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sep 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Oct 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Full Moon 21