| |
| |
|
|
|
From the Editor....
Dear Member,
Its time to put away the beach toys and start getting your ski
toys in order. Watch your email for monthly newsletters and
club updates. MSC is now on Facebook, so please check us out
there and join, share your skiing adventures, keep up with other
members and get the latest ski reports. ~Tanya Marks
Note: Deadline for November newsletter is Oct 30, 2009
|
|
 President's
Letter
The weather is cooling down and leaves are changing. It has
snowed in the Colorado Rockies and up at Mount Mansfield.
It will take a couple of months to work its way toward CT.
As the days and nights get colder, we think about getting
our skis, boards and bodies in shape. Waxing, tuning and
sharpening those edges.
Our first social event, the Open House, is fast approaching.
Bob Fowler has spent a lot of time sending letters to
invite mountain reps, ski shops and soliciting donations.
I'm positive it will be as successful as in the past years.
Mark your calendars for this event on Oct 29th.
The new Mount Southington chair lift is installed, the fine
tuning of electrical and safety features is taking place
now, with a fully operational date of Nov. 1, 2009 expected.
The Bulk Ticket programs are now complete with John Moisuk
handling the lion's share and Russ Hayden chairing the new
add-on Northern Tier program of Burke Mtn, Jay Peak and
Stowe. Hopefully this new benefit will be continued
annually, well into the future.
Those of you in the market for new skis, boards, equipment
and clothing, remember that Bob's Chalet in Bristol will
have their Ski Swap at Mt Southington on Oct 24th and 25th.
The much larger ski swap at Ski Sundown will be held Nov
6-8th. These are great events to purchase equipment and top
of the line clothing.
The ski deals for lodging and lift tickets to enjoy the
start of the season over Thanksgiving holiday weekend are
coming up soon. Hope that many of you will be able to take
part.
The first two club bus trips will cost only $10.00, with the
remaining eight at the cost of $15.00. Only one bus will run
per trip, except for the last tail gate party, with two
buses running. I recommend that you sign up early, as these
trips will sell out fast at these prices.
THINK SNOW!!!! ~ Marge Hayden
|
|
Calendar of Events
Meeting Schedule
Oct 15 - Reg Meeting, 7:30 pm, AOH Hall
Oct 22 - Reg Meeting, 7:30 pm, AOH Hall
Oct 29 - Open House, 7:00 pm, AOH Hall
Nov 3 - BOD Meeting, 7:00 pm, Sandy
Davis' House
Nov 5 - Reg Meeting, 7:30 pm, AOH
Hall
Nov 12 - Reg Meeting, 7:30 pm, AOH Hall
Nov 19 - Reg Meeting, 7:30 pm, AOH
Hall
Upcoming Events
Open House - Oct 29, 2009 - 7:00 pm, AOH Hall
Spagetti Dinner - Nov 19, 2009 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, AOH Hall
CSC Snow Ball - Nov 21, 2009 - 8:00 pm - Midnight, Htf/Windsor
Marriot
Meathead Film Fest - Dec 3, 2009 - 7:00 pm, AOH Hall
Holiday Party - Dec 17, 2009 - 6:00 pm,
AOH Hall
MSC/CSC 2008-2009 Ski Trips
Sunday River, ME - Jan 15 - 17, 2010
Stowe, VT - Feb 26 - 28, 2010
Spring Fling - April 2010
|
MERIDEN SKI CLUB ~
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday,
October 29, 2009, 7 PM
AOH Hall, 71 Melville Ave.
Meriden, CT
REFRESHMENTS, SKI SHOP DISPLAYS, DEMOSTRATIONS,
TRIP INFORMATION, DOOR PRIZES
Come and find out what a ski club has to offer you. Discover what
your friends and neighbors already know about discounted lift
tickets, affordable day bus trips, week end and week long ski
trips, ski racing, ski instruction and more.
WWW.meridenski.com or contact Bob Fowler (203) 2350142
|
Announcements and Other News:
The MSC is looking for
an Ambassador for this coming season to
represent the MSC at the CT Council Snowball and On Snow
weekend. This position grants many benefits, such as tickets
and hotel accomodations at the Snowball and a free seat on all
Sunday Bus Trips. It does require that the ambassador run an
activity, which is a great way to get to know other members
and get a peak into some of the club's and council's
activities. This could be a great opportunity for any male or
female, young or old, new or veteran member!! Please contact
any member of the board for more info.
Calling all leaders!! Calling all leaders!! The MSC
is looking for people to help run acitivities this ski
season. We have seen a few new faces with great ideas
and contributions to our club and its activities, but
we would like to see more! Please contact the board
if you are interested in leading or helping with the
following events:
** Member's Nights ** Holiday Party
** Ski Trips ** Your idea inserted
here **
The Meriden Ski Club is now on Facebook!!
Join now to share your experiences and pictures with
other club members. We will be updating Facebook
with club activities, so look there for all the
latest info. And it's linked to our website for
quick access to club info. This is a great
interactive tool to keep in touch with the club!
And it's FREE!!! And its easy! Go
to
www.facebook.com to join, then search for the
group "Meriden Ski Club" and join the group.
Bulk Tickets will be
distributed between Thanksgiving and
Christmas. Watch for email notices for pick
up dates. Members who chose UPS delivery will
get them via UPS around the same time.
Update from Russ Hayden regarding
Jay Peak tickets: Senior Lift Tickets for the
2009 / 2010 ski season are $25.00. All seniors have to
do is present a valid driver's license and $25.00 at any
open ticket window. There are no restrictions or black
outs.
Mt Southington tickets
are on sale now and for a limited time, they are $15.00
per ticket. Get them while they last! Prices will go
back to $21.00 once our current supply runs out. See
Russ Hayden at the next meeting to save now.
MSC will host its annual Holiday
Party on Thurs December 17, 2009 at 6 pm for
Dinner and festivities to follow. There will be a grab
bag event, $10 for adults and $5 for children. Come and
join Santa and Mrs. Clause for some holiday cheer! Want
to be a Party Elf? Contact Jane Fowler to help out and
get more info at 203-631-7891.
Discounts and Specials
~ The Mt Southington
Ski Swap is being held October 24th & 25th.
Check it out for discounts on new and used equipment! And
while you're there, check out their new triple chair to
replace the old T bars.
~ Ski Sundown's Annual Ski Patrol Ski Swap
is being held Nov 6 - 8, 2009. Go to
Ski Sundown for more info. And Ski Sundown and
Suburban Sports in Berlin are teaming to save you
ski bucks at the Rail Jam this Saturday, Oct 10th. Be there
and save!!
Alpine Haus in Wethersfield is having a ski
swap and sale this weekend (10/7-10/12)! Bring used
equipment for store credit and save up to 70% on skis,
boards, and gear! Call 860-563-2244 for details, but get
there and save!!!
~ Are you better than a 5th grader? Not in
Vermont!! Fifth graders ski for free all season with
VT's 5th Grade Passport program. Click to find out more
and save!
~ CSC Discounts - See the
Discounts Web Page
~ Pinnacle Ski & Sports - See ad below
~ Ski Butternut - See ad below
|
 Spagetti
Supper
Thursday, November 19, 2009
5:00 - 7:30pm
AOH Hall
Melville Ave, Meriden, CT
Price:
$5.00 (kids 5 and under free)
Come and enjoy all-you-can-eat spaghetti,
salad, bread, wine and dessert. Chef Petit says "Bon Ap-petit
!!"
Raffles
50/50
Door Prize
LIVE Music presented by: John Moisuk and Friends
|
Meathead Films
Together with
the Meriden Ski Club
Presents:
Wild Stallions
Thurs
December 3, 2009 7:30 PM
Cash Bar
Munchies
Tons of Giveaways and Giant Raffle
Get ready for the season!!
|
MSC Ski Trips
This is what its all
about. The following trips are scheduled and taking form and
more are in the works. Sign up, mark your calendar, and start
saving for some great skiing camaraderie!!
Sunday River - Jan 15 - 17, 2010
3 night/3 day lift
ticket, ski lessons, great snow, huge east coast mountain!
Sign up by Nov 5th
Stowe, VT - Feb 26 - 28, 2010
2 night / 3 day lift
ticket, breakfast, wine & cheese, great steeps and lots of
snow!
Sign up after the Open
House
Spring Fling - April 2010
Mystery mountain,
where will it be??? Watch this space for details!!
|
MSC Bus Schedule
The 2009 - 2010
bus price is $15 for members and $30
for non-members. Lift ticket fees will be collected on the
bus. Sign up with Marie Block at meetings, contact her call
(203) 634-0299 or email her at
BusTrips@MeridenSki.com.
Click here for the Rules of the Road and
more info.
Stratton - Sunday 12/13/2009 - NOTE: Special bus price
of $10 per member
Sign-up starts at the 11/05/2009 meeting.
CSC Awareness Day cost of $37.
Okemo - Sunday 12/20/2009 - NOTE: Special bus price of
$10 per member
Sign-up starts at the 11/19/2009 meeting
CSC Awareness Day cost of $35.
Mount Snow - Sunday 01/03/2010
Sign-up starts at the 11/19/2009 meeting.
CSC Awareness Day cost of $45.
Mount Snow - Sunday 01/24/2010
Sign-up starts at the 12/10/2009 meeting.
CSC Awareness Day cost of $39.
Sunapee - Saturday 01/30/2010 - NOTE: This is a
SATURDAY trip!
Sign-up starts at the 12/17/2009 meeting
CSC Awareness Day cost of $34.
Okemo - Sunday 02/07/2010
Sign-up starts at the 01/07/2010 meeting.
CSC Awareness Day cost of $40.
Sunapee - Sunday 02/21/2010
Sign-up starts at the 01/21/2009 meeting.
CSC Awareness Day cost of $34.
Mt Snow - Saturday 03/06/2010 - NOTE: This is a SATURDAY trip
and the
CSC On-Snow Weekend
Sign-up at the 02/4/2010 meeting.
CSC Awareness Day cost of $TBD
Stratton - Sunday 03/14/2010
Sign-up starts at the 02/11/2009 meeting.
CSC Awareness Day cost of $40.
Okemo Mountain - Saturday 03/27/2010 - NOTE: This is a SATURDAY
trip and the
ANNUAL TAILGATE PARTY!!
Sign-up starts at the
02/25/2010 meeting.
CSC Awareness Day cost of $35.
Council Awareness Days
The CSC has arranged 106 days of discount
skiing, available for all MSC members in good standing and
with a valid CSC sticker membership card. The entire list of
discount days are listed in our website and all of our buses
run on discount days. Check out the list of dates and be sure
to read each mountain's instructions on purchasing tickets
(each is different!!). You must have a valid 2009-2010 CSC
sticker on you MSC membership card to purchase tickets.
Violators to any rules are subject loss of membership
privledges.
|
Managing
your Newsletter Subscription
Please take a moment to review the
following about your newsletter subscription to insure you
are getting the information that you need:
If your email address has changed or if the greeting name at the
beginning of this email is incorrect, please click on the
link at the end of the newsletter labeled "Update Profile/Email
Address" and correct your information.
If you are unhappy with the amount of email you receive,
please do not unsubscribe. If you do, you
will no longer receive any information. Instead, select the
lists (described below) in the "Update Profile/Email Address"
that you would like to receive.
Newsletters: Used
for sending newsletters only, will give you the least amount of
mail. We send out about 8 newsletters a year. This will give you
the "must have" information. Trips, activities, bulk lift ticket
sales, etc...however you will not receive late breaking
information or last minute updates.
Announcements: Used to send
general information email. You will receive the most emails, but it
will also give you the most information on the operations and
activities of the ski club. This is also how the information for
bulk lift ticket returns goes out. Select this list to get news and
information as it breaks.
Racers:
Used for information concerning those who race in the Connecticut
Ski Council Race Series.
Please do not click on
unsubscribe. To control the amount of email you receive
from the ski club, please only modify the lists that you are
subscribed to.
Donald Comstock, 2nd VP
Meriden Ski Club, Inc.
|
|
Meriden Ski Club Officers
President:
Marge Hayden 1st Vice
President: Bob Fowler
30 Knollwood
Rd 189 Oxbow
Drive
Southington, CT
06489 Meriden, CT
06450
|
 . |
|
|
Pinnacle Ski & Sports offers savings on their website
(skiessentials.com) for Meriden Ski Club members!!!!
Club members save 15% on every order!!
Top-quality skis, ski boots, helmets, travel bags, foot warmers,
clothing, and gear for the entire family at low prices. Find
hundreds of items at low prices, with friendly service, and fast
shipping.
|
|
|
