Anthony Sanovasi 

Meriden Ski Club Newsletter  - November 2008

 
 
IN THIS ISSUE
President's Letter
Announcements and other news...
Calendar of Events
Spaghetti Supper
Crystal Snowflake Ball
Meatheads Films
2008-2009 Ski Trips
MSC Garments
Council Awareness Days
MSC Officers & Board Members
Update your Profile/Email Address
Tanya Marks - Corresponding SecretaryMeriden Ski Club Newsletter
 
Dear Member,
 
A letter from the Editor
I have to say that I am jealous.  Jealous that millions of young Americans turned off their ipods and cell phones, shut down their computers and playstations, even if just for a little while, to line up at polling stations and vote in a historical presidential election this past Tuesday.  And the MSC is just looking for a few fresh faces, not millions, to help run our great ski club, create ideas for trips or activities, and to help out any way they can.  The MSC is first, a skiing and riding club, and second, a social club.  We don't want to be a "cyber club", paying dues for a few discounts, then staying at home until the skis hit the slopes.  Get down to a meeting and get involved, run a trip or activity, race on Mondays.  Meet new friends or marry a fellow member like I did!  Better yet, run for an office next spring. Tuesday's election had a "Yes we can" attitude and proved we can get together and make a difference. I say to you, about getting involved and making a difference in the Meriden Ski Club...Yes you can!!!!
 
See you next Thursday!!  Tanya Marks
 
The MSC welcomes your comments. Contact  corsecretary@MeridenSki.com
 
 
 Note: Deadline for October newsletter is Nov 30, 2008
QUICK LINKS
 
Russ Hayden - PresidentPresident's Letter
Would you believe that two New England resorts opened trails for skiing and boarding over the Holloween week-end? Well, it's a fact. Killington has eight trails and two lifts open. It looks as though the Thanksgiving week-end will offer several options for skiing and boarding. The time is now to get your equipment conditioned for your first trip.
 
I have to congratulate Bob Fowler, his assistants, the vendors who attended  and provided items for the drawings and all of those members and not yet members that took part in a very successful Open House this past week. Attendance was over 300 with extactly 100 of those signing up as members and receiving membership cards on the spot.  I would be remiss if I didn't specifically thank Membership Chairman Don Comstock and Diane Foell who made the process so quick and smooth.
 
Web Master Don Comstock has also fashioned a link on our web site called SkiHitch. This is brand new and affords members the opportunity to hook-up for rides to ski areas or to provide a ride for others to travel with you. The designed goal is to make travel more affordable by sharing fuel expenses. An Idea whose time has come.
 
The social season is here. The Open House was the kick off to be followed by the Spaghetti Supper on Nov 20th, a real fun event with live music. The CSC Crystal Ball on Nov 22, followed by the Meat Heads Film Festival on Dec 4th and finally the Christmas Party on Dec 18th.  There is certainly something available for everyone.
 
I wish all of our members a happy, fun filled Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends.
 
~ Russ 
 
Announcements and other news:
  
 
-  The tickets are coming!! The tickets are coming!!  The bulk tickets will be available to pick up at the Dec 11th meeting.  UPS orders will be sent within the next couple of weeks.  Contact John Moisuk at 203-237-9077 or email him at Tickets@MeridenSki.com for other arrangements.
 
 
- Mt Southington Nightime Lift Tickets are available at club discount prices and can be purchased at club meetings only.  2008 - 2009 prices are $21.00 per ticket.  See Russ Hayden to gets yours now!   
 
- This year's Kids' Day is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Stratton Mountain.  Kids will be given a free 2 hour lesson by CSC club members in the morning.  If you are interested in attending or volunteering, please contact Tony Edwards at AEdwa81445@aol.com or by phone at 860-280-4253.
 
Want to go skiing?  Think it's too expensive for gas?  You can go but don't have someone to go with?  Check out SkiHitch.com and learn how to sign up with a great tool to get connected with other skiers. 
 
 - MSC Annual Club Race - Mark your calendar!!  Feb 22, 2009 at Mt Sunapee - Party after the races and collect your pin!!
 
- Sign ups for MSC memebership is NOW and will be ongoing through out the coming months.  You must be a member to participate in activities or to sign up for trips. 
  
 - The MSC is looking for members to chair events throughout the season.  Don't just talk, take action and "do" .   Contact any officer or chairperson to join the fun!
 
Discounts and Specials
 
- Its ski sale time!  Shop for the Holidays now! Click here for great prices at Suburban Sports .
 
- Bob's Chalet Ski and Snowboard Shop Rail Jam is Sat - Nov 15th 2008 5:00 to 8:00 pm
click on the following link to view the flyer.  Be there or forever sit in the lodge!!
 
- Although Killington Mountain is not participating in the Bulk Ticket Program, they are offering a 4 day "ski card" that can be purchased for $199 + tax, equating to $53 per day, and the card can be "recharged" for about $50.00 per day.  Restrictions apply, see details next month. 
 
 
Calendar of Events
 
Meeting Schedule
Nov 4      BOD Meeting  7:00 PM  Marge Hayden's house
Nov 6      Reg Meeting  7:30 PM  AOH Hall 
Nov 13    Reg Meeting  7:30 PM  AOH Hall

 
Nov 20    Spaghetti Supper  (no formal meeting) 
Nov 27    Happy Turkey Day!!!  No meeting...
 
Dec 2     BOD Meeting  7:00 PM  Sandy Meyerhofer's house
Dec 4     Meathead Film Festival  7:30 PM  AOH Hall (no formal meeting)
Dec 11   Reg Meeting  7:30 PM  AOH Hall
Dec 18   Holiday Party  7:30 PM  AOH Hall (no formal meeting)
Dec 25   No Meeting - Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!!
 
Upcoming Events
Spaghetti Dinner  -  Nov 20, 2008  5:00 - 7:30 PM AOH Hall
Snow Ball  - Nov 22, 2008 Crowne Plaza, Southbury
Meathead Film Festival  -  Dec 4, 2008  7:30 PM AOH Hall
Holiday Party - Dec 18, 2008  6:AOH Hall
Club Races  -  Feb 22, 2009  Mt Sunapee
 
MSC/CSC 2008-2009 Ski Trips
Sunday River, ME  -  Jan 16-18 or 19, 2009
Steamboat, CO -  Feb 2-9, 2009
Stowe, VT  -  March 6-8, 2009
CSC On Snow Carnival  - March 6-8, 2009
Aspen/Snowmass, CO  -  March 16-23, 2009

 
 
MSC Spaghetti Supper Spaghetti
Thursday Nov 22, 2009
5:00 - 7:30 PM  -  AOH 
 
Come and enjoy all you can eat spaghetti, salad, bread, wine and dessert.  Chef Petit says "Bon Ap-petit!!"
 
12 - Adult - $10.00
6 - 11 - $5.00
Ninos 5 & under - Free!
 
Raffle & Door Prizes
50/50
LIVE Music presented by: John Moisuk and Friends
 
 
Snowflake Crystal Snowflake Ball 
 
  Meriden Ski Club & Connecticut Ski Council Invite YOU!
  To the Annual Snow Ball on Saturday Nov 22, 2008
  8:00 PM to 1:00AM
  Crowne Plaza Southbury Hotel
  Music by Steppin' Out 
  $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door
 
Come and support our Ambassador Alice Gradwell and have a bash at the same time!  See Alice at a regular meeting or email at alicegradwell@sbcglobal.net for more info and to purchase your tickets in advance. 

 
 
Meathead FilmsMeriden Ski Club presents
Third Annual  Meatheads Film Festival 
 
Head for the Hills 
A Movie Premier
 
Thurs December 4, 2008  7:30 PM
 
Free admission
Cash Bar
Munchies
Tons of Giveaways and Giant Raffle  
 
Skiing AwardMSC Ski Trips for 2008 - 2009 Season
Here is a preview of the ski trips that the MSC is running this year.   If you wish to run a trip, please contact any member of the board for the "how to" and  a trip proposal.  We are looking for someone to run a weekend bus trip as this venue may be popular with rising gas prices.
 
Click on the links below to see or print details on these trips.  Please sign up now for Western trips as these trips have early deadlines and require minimum participants. 
 
 Steamboat, CO Feb 2 - 9, 2009
Champagne Powder
Steamboat is actually a complete mountain range: Mount Werner, Sunshine Peak, Storm Peak, Thunderhead Peak, Pioneer RidgeŽ and Christie Peak. 2,965 acres (1200 hectares) of permitted terrain offer a diversity of trails for all levels of ability. Mavericks Superpipe is a freerider's dream. Gladed areas of Pioneer Ridge, Sunshine and Storm Peak are Steamboat's particular claim to fame, with legendary Champagne Powder snow in the trees for the most avid powder hounds.  Don't miss this great trip!!
 
Anthony Sanovasi
Trip includes:                                                
Roundtrip Airfare
7 nights at Storm Meadows at Christie Base
5 out of 6 day lift tickets $1329.00 pp (4 per condo)
Sign up ASAP, $100 deposit due NOW!!!!
  
 
 
Aspen/Snowmass, CO
  -  Mar 16 - 23, 2009
Experience the Power of Four
With four choices and 5,303 acres, decide which mountain fits your passion. Snowmass, so many runs, so much variety - cruisers, steeps, glades, off-piste, terrain parks, superpipe and the longest lift-served vertical rise in the United States. Rising out of the heart of downtown Aspen and famous for its steeps, bumps and incredible views, Aspen Mountain and its double-black and tree runs are fun for skiers and snowboarders alike. Known as the locals' favorite mountain, Aspen Highlands features extreme terrain, groomed cruisers and breathtaking views of the Maroon Bells. For the ultimate ski/snowboarding experience, hike up and drop into Highland Bowl. Home of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2010 (for an unprecedented nine consecutive years!), Buttermilk also remains North America's best family learning center. While experts frolic in the X Superpipe and terrain park, the rest of the family can cruise on the wide, rolling trails.  See them for yourself!!
 Aspen Powder
Trip includes:
Roundtrip Airfare 
7 nights at Snowmass Inn
5 out of 6 day lift tickets - access to 4 mountains
Free Continental Breakfast
Free Shuttle, Hot Tub and Pool
Wine & Cheese Reception
$1639 PP double, $1499 PP Triple, $1436 PP Quad
$500 Deposit due NOW!! Bal due Jan 9, 2009
 
  
Sunday River, ME  -  Jan 16 - 18, 2009, 2 or 3 nights at Grand Summit Hotel, 2 or 3 day lift tickets, $335 / $256 (2 days / 3 days) Adults  
 
Stowe, VT  -  Mar 6 - 8, 2009, 2 nights at Golden Eagle Resort, 3 day lift tickets, $275 PP Double, $215 Quad (see link for more pricing)
 
 
Anthony SanovasiMeriden Ski Club Garments 

If you are conserving fuel and need to keep warm this winter, a fleece jacket or vest is your answer!!  And the MSC logo will fuel you inner glow!!  Donna Fowler has samples displayed at the regular meetings and is taking orders now.  Come and feel the plush warmth for yourself, and don't delay, its getting cold outside! 

Men's and Women's sizes, blue, grey, and black. 
Vests $24.00, Hooded Jacket $32.00.   
Contact Donna Fowler at (203)235-0142 or at the next meeting!
 
MSC Sunday Bus Trips  
 
Bus 
 
The MSC offers one day bus trips to several VT and NH mountains.  What better way to save money on gas, meet new friends, and relax on comfortable coach buses.  Kick back and watch a fine movie selected by MSCs exclusive movie critics. Please click here for the "rules of the road" and sign up info, and see Karl Skwiot at any meeting to sign up.
 
** The 2008 - 2009 bus price will be $18 for members and $30 for non-members** 
 
Stratton - Sunday 12/14/2008   Lift Ticket: $35. NOTE: Special bus price of $10 per seat.
Mount Snow - Sunday 12/21/2008  Lift Ticket: $35.
Bromley - Sunday 01/04/2009  Lift Ticket: $35.
Stratton - Sunday 01/25/2009  Lift Ticket: $35.
Mount Snow - Saturday 01/31/2009   Lift Ticket: $35.  - THIS IS A SATURDAY TRIP!  
Stratton - Sunday 02/08/2009 Lift Ticket: $39. 
Mt Sunapee - Sunday 02/22/2009  Lift Ticket: $32.
Bromley - Sunday 03/01/2009 Lift Ticket: $30.
Stratton - Sunday 03/15/2009  Lift Ticket:   $35.
Okemo Mtn - Saturday 03/28/2009   Lift Ticket:  $35
***THIS IS A SATURDAY TRIP AND THE ANNUAL TAILGATE PARTY!!


 
Connecticut Ski Council Awareness Days

The CSC has published the 2008 - 2009 Awareness Days.  For those new to the club these are discounted tickets arranged by the CSC for specific days at specific mountains for CSC member club members only.  To get the discount you must show a CSC sticker, that will be on the back of your membership card, at the location listed on the web site for each mountain.  Prices range from $14 to $45 for a single day lift ticket to $143 for a 5 day lift ticket at Stowe. You get the most bang for your buck with this great program!  Please note that all of the bus trips are on Council Awareness Days, so be sure to check out the schedule!
 
Click here to down load the CSC Awareness Days schedule!!! 
Click here to see more info and instructions on how to utilize these great savings!!
 
 
Meriden Ski Club Officers
    
    President:  Russ Hayden                                       1st Vice President:  Bob Fowler
     30 Knollwood Rd                                                      189 Oxbow Drive
     Southington, CT  06489                                            Meriden, CT  06450
     860-621-6047                                                           1stvp@meridenski.com
     president@meridenski.com                                              
 
     2nd Vice President:  Don Comstock                    Recording Secretary:  Marge Hayden
     220 South Elm Street                                                30 Knollwood Rd
     Wallingford, CT  06492-4815                                    Southington, CT  06489
     203-269-4707                                                           860-621-6047
     membership@meridenski.com                                 secretary@meridenski.com
 
     Corresponding Secretary:  Tanya Marks           Treasurer:  David Riter
     39 Hidden Lake Road                                                5 Lenore Drive
     Higganum, CT  06441                                                Meriden, CT  06450
     860-345-3240                                                     
     corsecretary@meridenski.com                                 treasurer@meridenski.com
 
 
     Board of Directors;
 
     Lori Inman (Past President)  pastpresident@meridenski.com
     Ken Conrad
     Sandy Meyerhofer
     Art Rivard
 
     Club Ambassador:  Alice Gradwell     
 
    Club website http://www.meridenski.com
 
    
 
Landow card with logo

 
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