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July, 2012
Ann Arbor Ski Club Newsletter
Sport and Social Activities Year-Round
 | Julia and Greg lead another great canoe trip!
More photos below!
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 CLUB
LEADERSHIP
Officers
President
Valerie Wilson
Vice President
Duane Cole
Treasurer
Carol Metty
Receiving Treasurer
Pat Marten
Secretary
Janet Starr
Board Members
Term Expires 3/13 Fred Rhine Janet Starr Cheryl Anderson
Edward Wollman
Greg Robertson (past president)
Term Expires 3/14 Alan Osterdale
Cindy Hegg Krueger
Doug Cook
Duane Cole
Jeff Overmire Committee Coordinators Downhill Skiing and
Snowboarding Tracy Wintermeyer Cross County Skiing and Shoe shoe Janet Starr Softball Jackie Watson Golf DuWaine Hoy, Kirk Haverkamp and Debbie Spring
Volleyball Fred Rhine Mountain Biking Dick Steele Social Diane Gledhill
Communications Liz Perri Hospitality Greg Robertson MembershipMaria Bebber 810 Hatfield Circle Saline, MI 48176(send membership application to this address)
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JULY
BIRTHDAYS
Diane Grady
Tom Rizzardi
Jeff Gilbert
Craig Wobrock
John McKinnon
Jim Courtney
Dolores DeTavernier
James Roberts
Frances Flory
Jim Knight
Betsy Noren
Gerlinda Melchiori
Phonda Rice
William Lusk
Linda Zlotoff
Denise Chinni
Martin Stenzel
Deb Vorenkamp
Doug Cook
Dan Scerbak
John Reiter
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We are a member of the Metropolitan Detroit Ski Council
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Upcoming General Meeting Schedule
Last one until
September:
April 12, 2012
Dance: Aloha Party
Meetings are held at Cobblestone Farm. Meetings start at 7:30 pm and end at 11:00 pm. Click for map
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SAVE 15%
JUST 'CAUSE YOU'RE A SKI CLUB MEMBER!
Boyne Country Sports-Novi Store
15% off regular prices
Contact Person-
Jason Myers
jmeyers@boyne.com
Kayak Corral
15% off regular prices except Jackson Kayaks
Contact Person-
Dana Cornett
kayakcorral@gmail.com
Bivouac
15% off regular prices
Contact Person-
Ed Davidson
Moosejaw-Ann Arbor Store
15% off regular prices
Contact Person-
Nick Rau
734/769-1590 or
nrau@moosejaw.com
Not so fine print
You need to present your membership card.
Discounts are always subject to change by our sponsors at their discretion so always ask before you buy
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President's Letter
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Hidey Ho, Neighbor!
Wilson here.
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Boy, time flies! Hard to believe it's already July and the Corn Roast is just around the corner! Your Board is busy planning this annual event and, as always, we really need all members to lend a hand. Please - when a committee person asks for an hour or so of your time - say "YES!" Remember, this is your club!
So, that brings me to the main topic of my musings this month: Just what does it mean to you to be a member? Do you belong just so that you can get a great deal on ski trips (and have a great group to ski with)? What about you non-skiers? What's in it for you? Your Board spent some time discussing this very question at last month's meeting, and came to at least one conclusion: There should be more of a sense of exclusivity for members. Soooo...the Board voted to adhere to the club's existing policy regarding non-member participation in club activates and will begin to enforce the "one guest rule" for upcoming events where monies are collected. This does not include such "pick up" events as Monday night volleyball, NOTTs and General Meetings. You are more than welcome (and highly encouraged) to invite a guest along on such things as the bike trip, canoe trip, whirly ball or the upcoming Fall Weekend in Grand Haven and will be asked to pay a bit more for their company, but we want to make our activities about our members, for our members.
We hope you agree, and the Board will continue to discuss ways that we can enhance the membership experience. NOTE: Ski trips will continue to require membership.
Votre Pr�sidente pour 2012-2013 (Happy Bastille Day and the 4th of July...Viva la Ind�pendance!)
Valerie
KUDOS CORNER Devy van Leijenhorst
Devy, the Dutchman, (or as we lovingly refer to him as "Corn Czar") has really gone above and beyond and actually VOLUNTEERED to chair this year's Corn Roast (and he's not even currently a Board member!) Devy has been active with the club for 5 � years, and spent the last four years representing you on the Board. He is an avid cross-country skier and a vital participant on the Nordic Ski Committee.
For all you do, thank you, Devy! KUDOS TO YOU.
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VOLLEYBALLCome join us for summer Volleyball in the Park! Every Monday through Labor Day, starting at 7:00, the Club offers open, casual volleyball at Burns Park in Ann Arbor. All are welcome to drop by and play. Burns Park is located on the corner of Wells and Baldwin Streets, approx. 1 mile northeast of the intersection of Stadium and Packard Blvds. Here's a mapLook for our nets in the field near the picnic pavilion and the basketball courts. Questions? Contact this year's event coordinator, Fred Rhine. Phone: (734) 429-5024, Email: fredpr2009@yahoo.com |
LOOKING FOR YOUR COPY OF OUR CLUB ROSTER? REMEMBER IT IS NOW POSTED IN THE MEMBERSHIP ONLY AREA OF OUR WEBSITE
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Mountain Biking
Note summer ride times: 9:30 morning, 6:30 evening.
JULY RIDES
Sunday July 1, 9:30 Island Lake, J.C. Penney Parking Lot
Friday July 6, 6:30 The Loop
Sunday July 8, 9:30 Bishop Lake
Friday July 13, 6:30 Maybury
Sunday July 15, 9:30 Island Lake, J.C. Penney Parking Lot
Friday July 20, 6:30 Island Lake, J.C. Penney Parking Lot
Sunday July 22, 9:30 Bishop Lake
Friday July 27, 6:30 Rolling Hills
Sunday July 29, 9:30 The Poto
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 | Sherry on the tee at Stonebridge at our June 17th outing
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GOLF
Coordinators: DuWaine Hoy, Kirk Haverkamp, Debbie Spring
We will be playing golf every other Sunday this summer at various golf courses around the area through September, weather permitting. These are casual, fun outings. Partners and regular attendance are not required.
We play Sunday afternoons and frequently gather afterwards for a potluck cookout at someone's home. BYOB and a dish to pass. Other times we will gather at the course clubhouse or a nearby tavern to socialize afterward. Non-golfers are welcome to attend the post-golf gatherings.
DuWaine, Kirk and Deb will rotate leading the events. Email the leader back by the Wednesday before the outing to sign up.
All skill levels are welcome but you must adhere to the Rules of Golf Etiquette and play Ready Golf and keep up the pace. Pick up your ball after you hit double par and proceed to the next tee. This applies to scrambles and individual golfers.
Players are responsible for their own green fees and cart rental. No shows are obligated to pay by course rules. Please arrive 30 minutes early to take care of your green fees and to form the foursomes. We play a lot of 18 hole events with the option to drop out after 9.
We are working out our 2012 Schedule. Here is what we have so far for dates and locations. Times to be determined. Read your eblasts and check the calendar for more information.
Upcoming Outings:
July 1 - Whispering Pines - meet at Zukey Lake Tavern after. Leader Kirk Haverkamp
July 15- Brookside
1st tee time TBD. Leader Debbie Spring
July 29-Hudson Mills, Dexter.
Pot luck at Harters after. First tee time tbd.
August 12-Pierce Lake - Leader Kirk Haverkamp
August 26 - Corn Roast Day - possible 9 holes in the morning
September 9 - Reddeman Farms - Debbie Spring
September 23-TBD
October 7-TBD
October 21-TBD
See you on the course!!
For more info, contact DuWaine at 734 662 8338 or
duwainehoy@att.net
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Softball Our Ann Arbor Ski Club softball teams play every Thursday evening through July at Mitchell Field. Click here for a mapGames are at 6:15, 7:30 or 8:45. Come out and watch! To find out when your favorite team is playing, Click here League Standings as of July 1st | Team | W | L | T | Points | Pct | Forf | TPF | TPA |
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| Snow Bombers | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | 123 | 49 | | Moguls | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 | 0 | 122 | 92 | | Ninja Ski Bums | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 | 0 | 99 | 89 | | Snow Devils | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0 | 64 | 88 | | Snow Pirates | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.222 | 0 | 82 | 113 | | Black Diamonds | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.111 | 0 | 59 | 118 |
For more info, contact league organizer, Jackie Watson, jackieleewatson617@yahoo.com.
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MDSC RIVER CRUISE
SUNDAY AUGUST 19TH
ENJOY A RELAXING RIVER CRUISE WITH LIVE MUSIC AND A GREAT DINNER AND GET TO MEET MEMBERS OF OTHER METROPOLITAN DETROIT SKI COUNCIL CLUBS
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 | Dennis at last year's corn roast-
YOU COULD BE HAVING THIS MUCH FUN AS A VOLUNTEER THIS YEAR!
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Corn Roast Volunteers Needed!
The corn is growin' and August is just around the corner! We need your help to make our annual event a success. Please contact any one of the following committee chairs to volunteer an hour or so of your time. Remember, the Corn Roast is Sunday, August 26 from 1 - 7 pm.
Greg Robertson - Hospitality and Membership greg@aasc.com
Jeff Overmire - Front Table/Greeting jeffreyovermire@yahoo.com
Fred Rhine - Corn Roasting/Food fredpr2009@yahoo.com
Cheryl Anderson - Hourly Clean-up cheryl.anderson@stantec.com
Duane Cole - Parking duanecole@att.net
If you would like to help ahead of time with some of the "behind the scenes" activities, please contact one of these chairs:
Edward Wollman - Marketing & Advertising edward@aacil.org
Doug Cook - Vendors lmsteelmaster@yahoo.com
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"Amazon" Au Sable Adventure
Trip, June 22-24
 | Valerie lighting it up at the bonfire.
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FOR MORE PHOTOS
OF THE CANOE TRIP Click here
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2013 WESTERN SKI TRIPS
VAIL, CO / 7-day Alpine / Feb 2 - 9, 2013
Trip Leaders:Wm Lusk and John Farah
Contact Information:wmjlusk@gmail.com / johnwfarah@gmail.com
Cost:$1,541 (trip subject to airline baggage fees)
Vail, the largest resort in the US with almost 5300 acres of the most diverse & expansive skiing in the world, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Come celebrate in style! Mountain stats: 3450 ft of vertical, 31 lifts, 53% advanced/expert, 29% intermediate, 18% beginner. Average snow: 366"
This Trip Includes:
Pre-party, RT airfare from Detroit to Denver, ground transfer to/from resort, 7-nights lodging, welcome wine & cheese party, 5-day Vail Resorts ski pass.
Lodging:Luxury 2 and 3 bedroom condos at Vail Spa in the heartof Lionshead Village. Lionshead is home to the Eagle Bahn Gondola and Born Free Express (Chair 8). Accommodations include:
- Full open kitchens with dining area
- Living room with gas fireplace
- Washer and dryer units (and daily housekeeping!!)
- Indoor & outdoor pools and hot tubs
- Steam and sauna rooms
- Ski storage lockers
Payment schedule: Sign-ups start at Corn Roast - Aug 26, 2012
- At sign-up: $541.00
- 2nd payment: $500.00 Due Oct 1
- 3rd payment: $500.00 Due Nov. 30
TAOS, New Mexico / 5-day / Feb 21 - 26, 2013
Trip Leaders:DeLynn Carter and Kathleen Smith
Contact Information:delynncarter@me.com/ smitty7993@charter.net
Cost: $1,316.00 (trip subject to airline baggage fees)
A trip to Taos is like going to a faraway land. This magical mountain/desert landscape is alive with spirit & soul. The mountains match what the culture has to offer with every kind of terrain imaginable at Taos Ski Valley. Go from steep bumps and ridgeline shutes to open bowls and long groomers. Taos statistics:
- 305 inches annual snowfall
- 1294 skiable acres
- Top elevation, 12,481 ft; base 9,207 ft.
- 20% expert, 31% advanced, 25% intermediate, 24 beginner
This Trip Includes:
Pre-party, RT airfare from Detroit to Albuquerque, ground transfer to/from resort, welcome reception, 5-nights lodging, daily breakfasts, 4-day ski pass.
Lodging:Snakedance Condos are premiere slopeside properties in Taos Ski Valley. Just 10 yards from the base lift, they include:
- Full kitchens
- Living area with gas fireplace
- Award-winning restaurant & bar
Payment schedule: Sign-ups start at Corn Roast - Aug 26, 2012
- At sign-up: $500.00
- 2nd payment: $500.00 Due Oct 15
- 3rd payment: $316.00 Due Dec 15
Park City, UT / 7-day Alpine / March 11 - 18, 2013
Trip Leader:Bob Hughes
Contact Information:bhughes9@hotmail.com
Cost:$1,437.00 (trip subject to airline baggage fees)
Get all the snow and variety that Park City affords! With average snowfall of 370", this ski adventure includes three different area resorts: Park City (3 days), Deer Valley (1 day), The Canyons (1 day). And, you can't beat the town of Park City (all within walking distance) for shopping, restaurants, galleries, dance bars and just plain ol' fun!
This Trip Includes:
Pre-party, RT airfare from Detroit to Salt Lake City, ground transfer to/from resort, 7-nights lodging, welcome party, 5 day lift pass.
Lodging:Two bed-two bath condos at Park Station in the heartof historic downtown, just a block from the Town Lift, which has overnight ski/boot storage. Accommodations include:
- Fully-equipped kitchens
- Wood-burning fireplaces with firewood provided right on your patio
- Indoor & outdoor hot tubs
- Indoor sauna and outdoor heated pool.
- Laundry facility
- Free shuttle & city bus picks up right out front: 5 min to Deer Valley, 8-10 to The Canyons.
Payment schedule: Sign-ups start at Corn Roast - Sunday, Aug 26, 2012
- At sign-up: $500.00
- 2nd payment: $500.00 Due Oct 1
- 3rd payment: $437.00 Due Nov. 30
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JULY AND AUGUST SOCIAL EVENTS
NOTE: Check the Ski Club calendar at www.a2skiclub.org for any last minute updates to the social calendar!
Fireworks! (Date and location change!)
Wednesday, July 4, 5:30p.m.-11 p.m.
Willow Metro Park, 17845 Savage Rd., Belleville
$10 parking or annual permit. Bring own chairs, drinks and
snacks. Beer & wine is allowed in the park. Look for us
over by the stage where there is a rock arc wall. Hidden
Agenda Band starts playing at 5:30 pm. Fireworks start
around 10 pm. Elena O'Connor is the host for this event;
e.j.oconnor@Comcast.net
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Top of the Park! Last two nights to get together
Top of the Park is located at 915 E Washington St. Bands play on the steps of Rackham Auditorium facing the mall. Don't miss this-the 3 week event is one of the highlights of the summer Here's a map We usually meet up inside the beer tent area. If you are not familiar with TOP, contact the event organizers listed below Charlie Slick & Answer This Thursday July 5th 7pm. Duane Cole is the host. George Bedard & The Kingpins Sunday July 8th 4:30pm. Al Osterdale is the host. Softball Picnic July 12 Fuller Park softball diamonds 1519 Fuller Rd. Come hang out for the last softball picnic until next year. HUGE Thanks to Mike Timmerman for serving as our fantastic organizer for another summer. The ski club provides the hot dogs & beverages. Please bring a side dish or dessert to pass Brighton's Americana Music Festival Friday July 13th 5:30pm. Municipal parking lot near City Hall. Beverage Garden Doors open at 5pm & Musical Entertainment 6pm - midnight. 6-7pm Drivin' Sideways, 7:30-8:30 Kari Lynch Band, 9-10:15 Zydecrunch, 10:45 - 12am David Shelby. Alan Osterdale is the host for this event ostins@juno.com. Lakeland Trail Bike Ride (5 pm) and Zukey Lake Tavern (7 pm) Saturday July 14th 12pm. We'll meet in the Zukey Lake parking lot and enjoy a 14 mile (7 miles each way) bike ride along the Lakeland trail. Then we'll refresh at Zukey Lake Tavern for dinner & drinks. Reminder that the patio section has a cash only policy. They do have an ATM machine. Joanne Pfeffer is coordinating this event joannepfeffer@gmail.com. Mr. B's JoyBox Express Quartet Sunday July 15th 4:30pm Wolverine State Brewing Co., 2019 W. Stadium
Diane Gledhill is the coordinator for this event 734-368-5237. For the 3rd year in a row, Ann Arbor's world-renowned boogie-woogie and blues pianist Mark "Mr. B"Braun is touring on bicycle with a custom-built frame designed to carry his 352-pound Baldwin Acrosonic upright piano. This year he's accompanied by fellow musicians--drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Brian Delaney, fiddler Lance Wagner, and upright bassist Carl Hildebrandt. Mr. B and his special guests will perform a show in Chelsea before peddling off to perform at the Wolverine State Brewing Co. in Ann Arbor. Art Fair Townie Party, Monday July 16th 5-9:30pm. Enjoy terrific music by some of the area's most well-known bands; grab a bite of Townie grub; and enjoy a brew at the Townie Pub. The Party takes place on East Washington Street between Thayer and Fletcher and on Ingalls Mall. Carol Neylon is the coordinator for this event. For more info contact her at 734-604-1084. Dexter Summer Concert Friday July 20, 6-10 p.m. At the Dexter Gazebo.
Billy Mack & the Juke Joint Johnnies are playing. Carol Neylon is the coordinator for this event. For more info contact her at 734-604-1084 Informal Euchre July 27, 7:00pm Colonial Lanes 1950 S. Industrial Hwy in Ann Arbor. Euchre is played in the back room at Cubs AC in Colonial Lanes Bowling Center. Arrive at 7 p.m. to join in the fun. A $5 fee is charged at the door to cover cash prizes for the winners. Dana Boehnlein is the host for this event danisharning@yahoo.com
German Park
Saturday July 28, 4 p.m.
5549 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor
Join the ski club for the monthly tradition of German beer, dancing & food. . Duane Cole will be our host in July. Look for the ski club table over to the side of the dance tent.
Thunder Over Michigan and a Day at the Beach Saturday, August 4th 10am. Van Buren Twp Park, 50901 S. I-94 Service Drive (Located on the S. I-94 Service Drive between Belleville and Rawsonville Roads) $4 parking pass. Join us for a fun day at the beach, volleyball, or hiking the trails and look up to see the planes fly overhead. Bring a picnic lunch, beer & wine are allowed at the picnic site. Carol Neylon & Diane Gledhill are the coordinators for this event. For more info contact 734-368-5237. The Blue Casters at Chelsea Sights & Sounds Festival Thursday, August 9th 6:30 - 8:30pm. Michigan's high energy blues band...The Bluescasters are playing at the Library (Orchard & Main Street). Carol Neylon is the coordinator for this event. For more info contact her at 734-604-1084. Paradise Park Saturday, August 11th 4pm 45799 Grand River Ave, Novi Come be a kid for a few hours. Paradise Park has Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Putt-Putt, Climbing Wall, Trampoline and Arcade games. Carol Neylon & Al Osterdale are the coordinators for this event. For more info contact Carol at 734-604-1084 or Al at ostins@juno.com. Reserve the date, more details to come. (don't forget the Corn Roast! Sunday, August 26th!) Witch's Hat Brewery August 31st 22235 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon Alan Osterdale is the host for this event ostins@juno.com. Reserve the date, more details to come. If you have an idea for a social outing, please contact Diane at 734-368-5237 or diane82103@yahoo.com (although phone is the best). We're always looking for new ideas or places to go. Next Social Committee meeting is July 9th 6:30pm at Frenchies next to Sidetracks 54 E Cross St, Ypsilanti. We'd love your input.
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