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President’s Message

GATOR TALES T H E O F F I C I A L M O N T H L Y P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E

P A L M B E A C H G A T O R S N O W S K I C L U B

Next General Membership Meeting: Thursday, October 12th at the North Palm Beach Country Club, 6:30 PM Social Hour; 7:30 PM Business

Next Board of Directors Meeting: Thursday, November 2nd at the Double Tree Hotel, Palm Beach Gardens, 7:00 PM

Hello Gators,

I hope you all have recovered from

Hurricane Irma. Fortunately, for most of us,

the damage was minimal but the power

outages were annoying. We had to cancel

both the Board Meeting and the General

Meeting due to the storm. However, we

were back on track with the fantastic “It’s All

About the Fun!” party.

A big crowd was entertained with great dance music, delicious food, and

interesting activities. This amazing event, organized by your VP of Socials/

VP of Special Activities, Debbi Haselmire, showcased our ski trips, special

activities trips, and socials. Kudos to Debbi, event leaders, prize donors,

and everyone else who helped. Thank you, Deb and Walter Marussich, for

donating your Board Benefits to help subsidize this marvelous celebration

for our members!

The closing of the North Palm Beach Country Club has been postponed

until the end of January. It will not reopen for at least 18 months. Our final

meeting there will be in January. Starting in February, we will be moving to

the Marriott in Palm Beach Gardens.

Our Halloween Party at the American Legion Hall in Tequesta is on

Saturday, October 28th. The theme is “A Blast from the Past”, where you

can take a step back in time to the great decades of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s &

80’s and dress up in your favorite retro costume…poodle skirt, beatnik,

hippie, disco, rocker, punk….let your imagination run wild! There will be

prizes for the best costumes. This fun party will feature a DJ, food, and a

cash bar. Experienced event leader, Ildkio Haidacher, will be the emcee,

and she really knows how to celebrate for Halloween! The deadline to sign

up and pay is October 26th, so please don’t delay. This fun event is not to

be missed!

Our Holiday Party is being changed up this year to make it easier for you

to enjoy a wonderful night out. Instead of having this elegant event at the

General Meeting on a Thursday night, we have moved it to the weekend on

Friday, December 8th at the North Palm Beach Country Club. Thank you,

Evie Houston, for organizing this signature event that will feature dinner and

dancing with music provided by a DJ. Space is limited, so please buy your

tickets early so that you will not miss out.

The November General Meeting will feature a ski swap. Please bring the

ski equipment and winter clothing you would like to sell and price it. If you

are looking for used clothing and equipment for the ski season, this is a

great way to acquire it!

Our 2018 winter ski destinations include Winter Park, Colorado;

Steamboat, Colorado; Andorra and Barcelona, Spain; Taos, New Mexico;

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Sierra Nevada, Spain. Two trips, Jackson

Hole and Sierra Nevada, are taking wait list applicants. Please sign up soon

to get the trip of your choice. Please visit our website, read our weekly email

blast, and download our newsletter regularly to keep up with our trips.

At the end of the month, a group of Gators will experience the special

Halloween cruise on Harmony of the Seas, which will feature a week in the

Western Caribbean. Thanks, Debbi Haselmire, for organizing this fun trip!

Look for our new, spectacular Special Activities trips to exotic destinations

coming up in 2018. Our cruise to Cuba in April and our Danube Bike and Barge

in September are already listed on our website. Our New Zealand trip will be

up soon.

Our leisure bike ride season is kicking off this month with the first ride at

Jonathan Dickinson State Park on Saturday, October 14th. Ben Smith is the

leader for this ride, and the organizer for the overall program. Thanks, Ben!

We will be having two spectacular full moon dinners at the beach on

Sunday, November 5th and Sunday, December 3rd. We will bring our own food

and chairs and enjoy the moonrise over the beach in Jupiter. Thank you, Kathy

Levas, for organizing these fun events.

Another new tradition, the holiday candlelight walking tour in the Old

Northwood Historic District, is coming up on December 17th. Tickets include

entry into the showcased homes with various homes offering tastings from

local restaurants and chefs. In addition, all homes will have wine, beer, and

water to enjoy! Kudos to Kathy Levas for arranging this marvelous experience!

Come to our regular Friday night happy hours, arranged for you by Debbi

Haselmire with input from the Social and Special Activities Committee. Happy

hour is a great way to start the weekend with your Gator friends. We have

included some new and exciting venues mixed in with Club favorites. If you

have any ideas for happy hours, please contact Debbi.

The volunteers on our Social and Special Activities Committee are working

hard to bring you great parties, events, and trips this year. If you have an idea

for an event, please bring it to the committee. If you would like to get more

involved, please join the committee, volunteer to lead an event or trip, or offer

to assist other officers. We are looking for volunteers to help us with our

events, so please watch for our next meeting. Help us to make your club even

better.

Our Club has an incredible calendar of exciting trips and activities for

everyone! Please visit our website, read our weekly email blast, and look

through this newsletter to find out about them and sign up. Please spread the

word about us and invite your friends and coworkers to check us out so more

people can join in our fun. The larger our membership grows, the more fun

events we can offer for your entertainment and enjoyment.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

Sincerely,

Sharon Long President

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B O A R D M E M B E R S PRESIDENT Sharon Long 561.626.0406 wmarussich@comcast. net PAST PRESIDENT Evie Houston 561.762.2628 [email protected] VP SKI TRIPS Walter Marussich 561.768.6368 [email protected] VP SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Debbi Haselmire 561.281.3431 [email protected] VP SOCIALS Debbi Haselmire 561.281.3431 [email protected] TREASURER Walter Marussich 561.768.6368 [email protected] SECRETARY Kathy Levas 561.339-2661 kathyl2261 @gmail.com MEMBER AT LARGE Cheryl Barnes 781.749.2992 [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR TBD MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Tim Dai 561.827.2204 [email protected] EVENT COMPTROLLER DIRECTOR TBD

www.gatorsnowskiclub.com

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MEETING DUFFY’S

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GENERAL HAPPY HOUR

MEETING PIZZA GIRL’S

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HAPPY HOUR

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DRUNKEN

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HAPPY HOUR PARTY

CARMINE’S @

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HARMONY

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G A T O R T A L E S

Dear Members:

If you would like to make a payment for a

ski trip with a credit card, please notify

your trip leader and an invoice will be

created for you to pay online. You can

request to pay an installment or the full

balance of your account.

(Invoices are created by the Event

Comptroller per request of the Trip

Leaders.)

From Communications Team

STAY CONNECTED . . .

Go online to the Gator website and

update your email & mailing address!

Did you know you can advertise

in this newsletter for as little as

$10?

Condolence and Sympathy Messages

Our sincere sympathy goes out

to Kathy Salata on the recent

loss of her husband.

PRINTED DIRECTORY By popular demand, the Board is working on a printed directory of our members.

PLEASE make sure your information and privacy settings are correct.

View or download/print these step by step instructions on how to update your contact

information and privacy settings.

Estela Basso, Communications Team

http://www.gatorsnowskiclub.com/resources/Documents/How%20to%20do%20and%20processes/How%20to%20update%20your%20profile%20in%20the%20Online.pdf

Ski Trips From VP of Ski Trips, Walter Marussich

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Come to our next Social and Special Activities Planning Meeting being planned for January

2018. Meet at 6:30 PM; Meetings begin at 7:00 PM. Watch for date and location to be posted

soon. For more information contact Deb at 561-281-3431 or [email protected].

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2018 Ski Season in

Full Swing!

The 2018 ski season is well underway. We know you are

eager to make your plans for next year's skiing adventure,

so go ahead! Registration is now open for most trips. Here

is what we have so far:

Winter 2019 – Luxury Ski Trip to Vail, Colorado. This

has been cancelled for the 2018 season, but we are

working on it for next year.

Jan. 6-13, 2018 Winter Park, Colorado Ski Trip (26

spots), Trip Leader: Kevin Murtha. This is our No

Frills-All Thrills ski trip that includes 7 nights in studios

(double occupancy, 2 per studio) at the Vintage Resort

Hotel which features 2 queen beds and kitchenette, round

trip air from Palm Beach International (PBI) to Denver,

ground transport, lift tickets, pre- and post- trip parties,

après-ski happy hours, Club dinner, and bandana. Only

$1,420.* Available for sign up. Contact Trip Leader at

(954) 410-4109 or [email protected].

Jan. 20-27, 2018 Steamboat, Colorado - Florida Ski

Council Ski Trip (60 spots), Trip Leader: Ken

Kingston, Assistant TL: Scotty Howard. Saturday to

Saturday 7 night ski trip to Steamboat, Colorado with the

FLORIDA SKI COUNCIL. Standard Package includes:

Lodging at Dulany at the Gondola Condos, 2 bed/2 bath, 4

per condo. Flying from Fort Lauderdale into Hayden.

Includes ground transfers, 5-day ski lift ticket, pre-trip

party, FSC welcome party, FSC Casino Night theme party

with DJ, Club dinner, after ski happy hour(s), NASTAR

race and voucher for lunch on the mountain, ski week

commemorative pin and ID badge, and bandana. Only

$2,080.* Available for sign up. Contact Trip Leader at

[email protected].

Feb. 2-13, 2018 Andorra and Barcelona Ski & Tour

Trip (24 spots), Trip Leader: Kelly Lunsford. This is a

10 day ski and tour trip to Europe: 7 nights in Andorra and

3 nights in Barcelona. Standard Package includes: round

trip air from Miami to Barcelona via Swiss Air, round trip

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bus from Palm Beach Gardens to Miami Airport, all

transfers in Europe. Lodging at 4 Star Hotels both in

Andorra and in Barcelona. Daily breakfast and dinner in

Andorra, daily breakfast in Barcelona, 5-day lift ticket,

private bus to ski resort daily, 4 hour bus tour of

Barcelona, 4 hour bus tour of Montserrat, pre-trip party,

welcome and farewell drink, Club dinner, Club après-ski

happy hour(s), bandana, all taxes and fees. All that for only

$2,195.* Optional day tour to Carcassone, France: scenic 3

hour drive to the medieval city of Carcassone for $79.

Available for sign up. Contact Trip Leader at 561-801-

4243 or [email protected].

Feb. 3-10, 2018 Taos, New Mexico Ski Trip (32 spots),

Trip Leader: Bonnie Boaz. This is a Saturday to

Saturday 7 night ski trip to Taos, New Mexico. Lodging at

Snakedance Condos 2 bed/2 bath, 4 per condo. Ski in/ski

out. Flying from Fort Lauderdale into Albuquerque.

Includes ground transfers, dinner at La Hacienda, visit to

the city of Taos, visit to the Rio Grande Gorge, pre-trip

party, welcome reception, Club dinner, happy hour(s),

bandana, fleece vest, taxes and fees. Only $1,745.*

Available for sign up. Contact Trip Leader at 919-360-1535

or [email protected].

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Ski Trips From VP of Ski Trips, Walter Marussich

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Feb. 24-March 3, 2018 Jackson Hole, Wyoming -

Florida Ski Council Ski Trip (42 spots), Trip Leader:

Chris McArdle. We are sold out but have a waiting

list. This is a Saturday to Saturday 7 night ski trip to

Jackson Hole, Wyoming with the FLORIDA SKI

COUNCIL. Lodging at Teton Village Condos 2 bed/2

bath, 4 per condo. Free shuttle to slopes (3 minute ride).

Flying from Fort Lauderdale into Jackson Hole Airport.

Includes ground transfers, 5-day ski lift ticket, pre-trip

party, FSC welcome party with DJ, FSC theme party with

DJ, Club dinner, after ski happy hour(s), fun race and

voucher for lunch on the mountain, ski week

commemorative pin and ID badge, bandana, and use of

Sundance Swim Club hot tubs. Only $2,190.* Waitlist

sign-up available. Contact Trip Leader at 561-575-5587

(home), 561-267-5820 (cell) or

[email protected].

March 7-18, 2018 Sierra Nevada, Spain - Florida Ski

Council 10 Day European Ski & Tour Trip (64 spots)

Trip Leader: Walter Marussich, Assistant TLs: Vi

Ware and Chris Yanuzzi. This tr ip was expanded

from 42 to 64 passengers due to popular demand. We are

sold out, but there is a very short waiting list. With this

many passengers, there are bound to be some

cancellations. Standard Package includes: 3 nights in

Carmona, 5 nights in Granada, and 2 nights in

Torremolinos. In more detail, it includes round trip bus

from PBG to Miami, round trip airline tickets from Miami

to Malaga, Spain, 3 day stay in the Parador of Seville at

Carmona, Spain (breakfast and dinner), 5 days

accommodations in Granada, Spain (breakfast daily, 4

Dinners), gala party in Granada, 4 days transfer from

Granada to ski area, 2 days accommodations in the

Torremolinos-Malaga area (breakfast daily), and all

ground transportation in Spain. All accommodations are

hotel rooms – double occupancy. Lift tickets are NOT

INCLUDED. All for only $2,640.* Waitlist sign-up

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available. Contact Trip Leader at 561-768-6368 or

[email protected]. Several side trips to historic and

natural wonder attractions will be offered: Granada &

Alhambra Tour, Tropical Coast & Nerja Caves,

Alpujarras. Side trips to Gibraltar and Seville will be

included with your tour price.

*Prices are per person, double occupancy. Terms and

conditions subject to change without notice.

Familiarization trip to Cortina, Italy is available. All trip

leaders, current, former, assistants and trainees that have

completed three training sessions are welcome to apply. If

you are a current trip leader, you will not be as likely to be

selected. You must be able to attend business meetings and

make reports. Significant others are not allowed to

accompany you even if they pay their entire fare.




Special Activities From VP of Special Activities, Debbi Haselmire

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HELLO GATORS!!

Finally time for an incredible Halloween Cruise on

a 7-Day Cruise to the Western Caribbean

onboard the brand new Harmony of the Seas,

October 28th – November 4th. Celebrate

Halloween in style with parties, costumes, trick or

treating, haunted house, plus more!!! Leisure Bike

Ride Schedule is created. Please see flyer on our

website for monthly bike rides planned by Ben Smith.

Back by popular demand, March 24, 2018,

Florida Panthers vs Arizona Coyotes Hockey

Game. Jump on the bus!!!! Be sure not to miss the

Cruise to CUBA on board the NCL Norwegian

Sky, April 23-27, 2018 (5 days / 4 nights with 2

full days in Cuba). Join Estela Basso for another

fabulous Bike and Barge along The Danube:

Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary with 3

nights in Prague, September 8–19, 2018. As

always, I am looking for some motivated Gators to

help plan/run any event in Special Activities. Please

contact me if interested in stepping up to the plate

and joining in the making of FUN FUN FUN!!!

Please join us at the next Social and Special

Activities Planning meeting … We need your

help!!!!!!

Deb Haselmire (VP Special Activities)

HALLOWEEN ON THE HARMONY

OF THE SEAS – OCTOBER 28 THRU

NOVEMBER 4, 2017 Join us on the Largest Cruise Ship ever leaving from

Port Everglades for a Halloween Cruise consisting

of trick or treating, costume contests, parties, plus

more. Visit the following Ports of Call: Labadee,

Haiti; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Cozumel, Mexico.

Many cabin options available as well as Crown & Anchor benefits (if applicable), and additional perks

with 16+ cruisers. Enjoy what the newest Royal

Caribbean ship “Harmony of the Seas” has to offer:

such as Boardwalk, Central Park, Ice show, Aqua

Theater, Fabulous Shows, many specialty

restaurants, 42 bars, Pizza Place, Johnny Rockets,

plus so much more!!!! Be sure not to miss this ship.

Contact our cruise planner Lisa Simons for rates

and booking as many cabin options are available.

CONTACT LISA SIMONS FOR YOUR BEST DEALS!!! See flyer on website under Special Activities for

additional information.

G A T O R T A L E S



Special Activities From VP of Special Activities, Debbi Haselmire

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BUS FLORIDA PANTHER HOCKEY

GAME, MARCH 24, 2018

Leaving from the Airport Hilton on Southern

Boulevard, join the Gators for a great night of

hockey as the Panthers take on the Arizona

Coyotes. Price includes transportation, ticket, free

food, beer, and wine throughout the game in the

Sky Box. See flyer on website under Special

Activities for details.

HAVANA, CUBA – APRIL 23-27, 2018

Don’t miss out on this chance to

visit Cuba!!!!!!! Enjoy and relax

onboard The Norwegian Sky

for a 5-day / 4-night cruise, leaving from the Port of

Miami, with two full days in Havana and one day at

Great Stirrup Cay. This trip will sell out quickly so

don’t hesitate to book your cabin with NCL Group

Specialist, Emily Bell. See flyer on website under

Special Activities for full details.

THE DANUBE BIKE AND BARGE

2018 – SEPTEMBER 8–19, 2018

Cycle and sail with Estela Basso as she leads the

Gators along the River Danube traveling through

Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary on

one glorious holiday!!!! After the week of bike and

barge, you will spend three nights at a four-star

hotel in enchanting Prague. Only 26 spots

available so don’t delay signing up. Find full details

on the website flyer for this exciting trip in 2018!!!!!

G A T O R T A L E S






Socials From VP of Socials, Debbi Haselmire

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Hello Gator Members,

Be sure to check out some of the new and exciting Happy Hours that are being put

together for the club as well as keeping the club favorites on the schedule. Join the

Gators on Sunday, November 12th from 3:00 - 6:30 at The Cooper in Palm

Beach Gardens for a special Sunday Afternoon Happy Hour. Feel free to contact me

with any new ideas for Happy Hour venues. I will try to provide as much variety as

possible.

Gator’s get your costumes ready for A Blast From the Past, Decades Halloween Party, September

28th, 6:00 -10:00 PM at The American Legion in Jupiter. Prizes will be given for various categories.

Cost is only $23 for members and $28 for non-members. Get your tickets from Deb Haselmire (VP of

Socials). See flyer on website for additional information. Two Full Moon Dinner on The Beach are scheduled

for Sunday, November 5th and Sunday, December 3rd. See flyer on website for information on times. The

November 11th Patriotic Luau is SOLD OUT!!!!! As the Holidays are approaching be sure to attend

the following fun Socials: November 30th, Sandi the Sand tree lights up Clematis by Night and

December 2nd, watch the annual Palm Beach Boat Parade pass by Juno Park. Don’t forget to get

your tickets for the Annual Holiday Party to be held on Friday, December 8th this year at the North

Palm Beach Country Club with DJ Mel providing your dancing music. Very popular last year, Old

Northwood Candlelight Tour, to be held this year on Sunday, December 17th. Limited number of

tickets going fast.

Deb Haselmire

VP Socials

PATRIOTIC LUAU FOR VETERAN’S DAY, NOVEMBER 11TH Join 40 of your fellow Gator

Members on Saturday November 11 from 4:00 PM until 8:30 PM Luau style to celebrate Veteran’s

Day at Bella Vista Pool Clubhouse (Estela Basso’s place) in Jupiter. Pulled pork and pulled chicken from

Park Ave BBQ will be served with all the fixings plus dessert. Bring a cooler with favorite beverage plus camp

chair (limited number of chairs). Music will be provided for your listening and dancing pleasure. Only $20 per

person for a ticket. Limited to the first 40 Members only. Also, be sure to reserve / pay before tickets run

out. Contact Deb Haselmire for your tickets. See flyer on website under Socials & Happy Hours. (SOLD

OUT)

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Socials From VP of Socials, Debbi Haselmire

CLEMATIS BY NIGHT, HOLIDAY IN PARADISE, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Come see Sandi (the only 600 ton sand Christmas Tree) light up the sky with her

incredible light show as we begin the Holidays 2017. Meet about 6:00 PM in front

of the stage by the beer/wine booth.

VIEWING OF PALM BEACH BOAT PARADE, SATURDAY DECEMEBER 2, 2017

Meet up with the Gators at Juno Park to view the annual Boat Parade. Juno Park is located just north of

PGA on Elison Wilson Road (intracoastal side). Be sure to bring a chair, a cooler, and something to share.

Meet about 4:30 PM. Parking could be hard to find if you come later. Boats will be by about 7:00-7:30 PM.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY / FRIDAY DECEMBER 8, 2017

Enjoy a fine meal and dance the night away. An event not to be missed.

Sign up and pay for the Holiday Party before it sells out. Tickets only $32

for members and $37 for non-members. Contact Evie Houston or pay

online.

OLD NORTHWOOD CANDLELIGHT HOME TOUR, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017

Join the club for a fantastic evening of viewing the decorated houses in the Old Northwood area of West

Palm Beach. Be sure to secure your ticket with Kathy Levas as limited number of tickets are available.


Please Visit and Like Our New PBGSSC Facebook Page The Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club is proud to announce our new Facebook page.

Please visit us at https://www.facebook.com/palmbeachgatorsnowskiclub and “like” our

page. You are encouraged to post pictures and comments.

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G A T O R T A L E S

Visit Our Website Take a tour of our new website. We hope

you like it ! It features:

Event Information: On ski trips and all social

activities.

Blogs: Each of your Board Members can keep you

up-to-date on the news from their area of

responsibility.

Event Registration: Register online and pay

with credit card (or checks).

Join/Renew: Membership online.

Members Only Area*: Password protected area

with a searchable Directory and other content.

Forums: Where members can discuss topics of interest with other members.

Surveys: Where members can vote on preferences.

Customizable Member Profile: You can add a head shot of yourself and set

your privacy settings (what information would you like to share and what to keep

private).

Photo Albums: Pictures taken at our events...are you there?

*In order to access the Members Only area, your membership for the current

fiscal year (June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017) must be current or the system will not let

you in. If you need to join or renew your membership, you can do so online. Your

login is your e-mail. Each member needs a unique e-mail.

If you are logging in for the first time, click "Forgot Password" and a password will

be e-mailed to you from [email protected]. If you do not see the

e-mail shortly, check your spam/junk folder.

If you have joined/renewed recently via check and you cannot log in, your check

may be being processed. Otherwise, we may be missing your e-mail or there may

be a typo in it.

Please contact the Communications Team at

[email protected] for help.

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G A T O R T A L E S

Gator Snow Ski Club

2016-2017 Advertising Rates on Website or E-Mail blasts

WEBSITE ADVERTISING:

Select the size and the page(s) where ad will be shown for 12 months. All ads include a clickable link to your website.

Full Size Display (300 x 300 pixels)

Home Page plus Sponsor Page

One Inner Page plus Sponsor Page Sponsor Page Only

$400 $300 $200

Half Size Display (300 x 150 pixels)

Home Page plus Sponsor Page

One Inner Page plus Sponsor Page Sponsor Page Only

$200 $150 $75


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Example of Quick Link: My Company is Great!

Your ads will run in the locations selected, for one full year. All the ads will be image-maps or links, that

will take the user to your website when they click. Make all checks payable to the Gator Snow Ski Club.

Don’t have an ad? NO PROBLEM! I will create one for you (fee $50/hour payable to Gator Snow Ski Club).

Most ads take 1 hour, perhaps 2 hrs. if many revisions.

Do you want to use your business card? That would fit nicely in the half size display. Scan it and send it to

me via e-mail. Or I can scan it for you for $20 (again, payable to the Club).

Contact: Estela Basso [email protected] 561.214.1603

________________________________________________________________________________________________

E-MAIL BLASTS

Add your ad to our weekly e-mail blasts.

Your ad size should be up to 600 pixels wide, and up to 150 pixels tall. All ads include a

clickable link to your website.

Price per inclusion ONLY $10

Buy 4 inclusions $8/each

Buy 10 inclusions $6/each

Buy 20 inclusions or more: $5 each!!!!

Page Banner Any Page (600 x 150 pixels) $500

Quick Links ( 1-4 words with hyperlink)

Example of Quick Link: My Company is Great!

Home Page plus Sponsors Page

One Inner Page plus Sponsors Page Sponsors Page Only

$125 $100 $80



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Event Planning

Committee: MEETS

ONCE A MONTH

Join Debbi every month for

the Event Planning

Committee Meeting. Look

for dates to be announced.

Look for our Mascot at Happy Hour

Look for the Gator Sign and

the Alligator Head full of

candy, seen here at the

Snuggery for Blue Jeans Night

Out on August 15, 2017.

Gator members have fun at

Carmine’s Happy Hour on

August 18, 2017.

G A T O R T A L E S

Volunteer for Club Activities Estela Basso volunteers as

guest leader for Ben Smith’s

Juno Beach Bike Ride on

December 3, 3016.

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Debbi Haselmire VP / Special Activities

Betty Williams

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Membership Renewals for New Club Year Starting June 1, 2017 Our 2017-2018 membership year began on June 1, 2017. In order to participate in most of our trips and

weekend events, you must be a member. Please take the time to renew your membership. Your dues are

used to pay for our operating expenses, our Membership Picnic, and the free food you get at many of our

meetings. Please support your Club. Member name tags are available upon request at our general meetings.

Membership applications can be downloaded on-line at our website at www.gatorsnowskiclub.com. They are

also available to fill out at our general meetings. Dues are $40 per year for single memberships and $60 for

family memberships. You can mail in your application, turn it in at a meeting, or pay on-line with a credit

card. For your convenience, a membership application is included on the following page of this newsletter.

G A T O R T A L E S

Your Club Needs Volunteers! Your Club Needs Volunteers!

We are looking for volunteers in several categories to help our Club succeed in the 2016-2017 year that

started on June 1st.

Social and Special Activities Planning Committee—We need more members to help with our

events and activities. If you have ideas for new events that you would like to help implement, come to our

next meeting. We meet every month on a Tuesday at a date and location that will be shown on the

website under the All Events Calendar. Come at 6:30 PM to order food and drinks. The meeting starts at

7:00 PM. For more information, please contact Debbi Haselmire at 561-281-3431 or

[email protected].

Trip Leaders and Assistant Trip Leaders—For Ski Trips, contact Estela Basso at 561-214-1603 or

[email protected]; for other trips, contact Debbi Haselmire at 561-281-3431 or

[email protected].

Event Leaders—If you are interested in leading one of our events, please contact Betty Williams at

561.575.2460 or [email protected] or Debbi Haselmire at 561-281-3431 or

[email protected].

Officer Assistants—Volunteers are needed to be assistants to the VP/Ski Trips, VP/Special Activities,

VP/Socials, and Treasurer. Must be members in good standing and comfortable with computers and with

experience using e-mail, Excel, and Word.

Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club

P.O. BOX 31524

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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