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 Meriden
Ski Club Newsletter
Dear Member,
What's in the newsletter this month, you ask?
I added more detail for the Western Trips, so please read and
sign up as soon as possible!! I moved the Officer's list to the
bottom since that doesn't change much throughout the year. And
I have been playing with the look of the newsletter, so please
pardon any gaffes. The content should be just as informative as
always! Read on!
Note: Deadline for October newsletter is Oct 30, 2008
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 President's
Letter
Summer is over and the days are getting shorter and a lot
cooler. Snow has already fallen atop Mt. Mansfield, Vermont,
and the story repeats itself in the great Rocky Mountains
out west.
This coming season holds a lot of promise, possibly
duplicating the excellent ski/board conditions we all
enjoyed in 07/08.
The club calendar has been completed, trips are scheduled,
ski buses are contracted and the social season is fast
approaching. Our Open House is Oct 30th; Spaghetti Dinner
Nov 20th; Meat Heads Film Festival Dec 4th and the Holiday
Party is Dec 18th. By this time hopefully most of us will
already have new snow miles on our boards and looking
forward to the long weekend and week long trips.
Don't forget the Mount Southington ski swap Oct. 18 & 19,
the approaching ski/board and clothing sales at Ski Sundown.
Also please support the fine area ski shops, such as Alpine
House in Wethersfield, Bob's Chalet in Bristol and Suburban
Sport in Berlin. These businesses offer ski club discounts
and have supported the MSC and the ski/board industry for a
long time.
Anticipating a spectacular safe MSC membership year.
~ Russ
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Announcements and other news:
- 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" .
- Meatheads Film Festival
"Head for the Hills" has been scheduled for Dec 4th during
regular meeting time. Come and enjoy some snacks, win some
raffles and go extreme to "the Hills" with the Meatheads!
- The Mount Southington ski swap will be October 18 10:00 am -
3:00 pm and Oct 19 11:00 am to 3:00 pm!!
- 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.
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Oct 2
Reg Meeting 7:30 PM AOH Hall
Oct 7
BOD Meeting 7:00 PM Tanya Marks' house
Oct 9 Reg Meeting 7:30 PM AOH Hall
Oct
16 Reg Meeting 7:30 PM AOH Hall
Oct 23 Reg Meeting 7:30 PM AOH Hall
Oct 30
MSC Annual Open House 7:00 AOH Hall
Nov 4 BOD
Meeting 7:00 PM
Nov 6 Reg
Meeting 7:30 PM AOH Hall
Nov 13 Reg Meeting 7:30 PM AOH Hall
Nov
20 Reg Meeting 7:30 PM AOH Hall
Nov 27
Happy Turkey Day!!! No meeting...
Upcoming Events
Open House - Oct 30, 2008
Spaghetti
Dinner - Nov 20, 2008
Snow Ball - Nov
22, 2008
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
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MERIDEN SKI CLUB
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 7:00 pm
AOH Hall, 71 Melville Ave, Meriden
Ski Shop Displays
Refreshments
Demonstrations
Door prizes
Come on down and see what the club is doing this
season.
See what ski deals we have to offer.
Hear about the great ski trips we have planned!
Chairperson: 1st VP Bob Fowler
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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.
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!!
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!!!!
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!!
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)
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 Meriden
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!
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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.
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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!
Remember, MSC will be running Saturday or Sunday buses to many
of these mountains! Take a look at the
bus schedule that has just been finalized. See article in
next month's newsletter.
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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
Corresponding Secretary: Tanya
Marks Treasurer:
David Riter
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