SEPTEMBER 2013 PAGE 1

IN THIS ISSUE

2013-2014 TRIP SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER KICK-OFF PARTY

GINTARA’S FALL WEEKEND

OKTOBERFEST – LONG GROVE

FOOTBALL TEAM MATCH

Have news to share?

Submissions are due the 25th

of each month

Contact: Cindy Hall, Newsletter

Cindyskier5139@gmail.com

CLUB MEETINGS

Second Thursday each month 8:00 pm

Crave Bar and Food Joynt

1204 W. Rand Road

Arlington Heights, IL

www.skunkhollowskiclub.com

HOLLOW HOLLER

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

5th – Board Meeting

12th – Club Meeting – Kick-Off Party

OCTOBER

3rd – Board Meeting

4-6th – Gintara’s Fall Weekend

10th – Club Meeting

12th Oktoberfest

REMINDER 2013-2014 MEMBERSHIP BEGINS OCTOBER 1ST

YOU MUST BE A CURRENT 2013-2014 MEMBER TO SIGN UP FOR ANY SKI TRIPS

SEE PAGE 8 FOR DETAILS – NOTE: FEES INCREASE AFTER OCTOBER 1ST

YOU CAN SIGN UP AT THE SEPTEMBER 12TH

MEETING

OR CONTACT SALLY GRIFFITH AT 847-826-6897 OR EMAIL: sallyg2004@yahoo.com

SAVE THE DATE

THURSDAY SEPT 12

KICKOFF MEETING

OCTOBER 4-6

GINTARA’S RESORT

OCTOBER 12

OKTOBERFEST

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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Greg Grueb 9/1

Don Fargo 9/3

Randy Flieger 9/3

Dennis Rapski 9/3

Matthew Kaberlein 9/5

Mary Jo Wignot 9/5

Cindy Hall 9/13

Bryan Snow 9/20

Terry Pigeon 9/26

2013-2014 SKI TRIP SCHEDULE

New Years Trip – Keystone, CO - $ 1,165

Sat Dec 28 – Thurs Jan 2

Initial Deposit $250

January Trip – Copper Mtn, CO - $939

Fri Jan 24 – Wed Jan 29

Initial Deposit $200

CMSC Week – Big Sky, MT

Sat Feb 22 – Sat March 1

- Big Horn Condos - $1735

- Huntley Hotel, Ski in/out - $1999

Initial Deposit $300

**LOOKING FOR TRIP LEADER FOR

NEW YEARS’ KEYSTONE TRIP**

Anyone interested should contact

Jackie Carroll for more details at

jrquillinan@comcast.net or 847-530-8989

Sign up at the September 12th meeting and get

a chance to win $100 off your trip.

*Must be a 2013-2014 member to sign up*

CONGRATULATIONS

TO

JACKIE QUILLINAN

AND

ED CARROLL

ON THEIR MARRIAGE

AUGUST 30, 2013

President – Scott Brighton 847-979-8359, Ski_nastar@yahoo.com Vice President/Trips – Jackie Carroll 847-530-8989 (cell) jrquillinan@comcast.net Recording Secretary – Nancy Ruth (847) 253-9842 nancy_ruth@sbcglobal.net Treasurer - Toma Lee Blowers 847-772-9126 tomaleeb@yahoo.com Social Chairperson - Janice Pelkowski (JP) 847-902-4463 janicespeedskiier@yahoo.com Membership - Sally Griffith 847-826-6897 sallyg2004@yahoo.com Corresponding Secretary - Cindy Hall 224-201-9004 Cindyskier5139@gmail CMSC Rep – Don Blazowski (Blaze) 708-542-5273 blazeshsc@yahoo.com Parliamentarian - Janet Ortaggio 312-296-7248 jortaggio@comcast.net Auditors: Janet Ortaggio, Jan Crigler, Gary Crigler

UPCOMING CMSC EVENTS 2013 CMSC MEETINGS ARE 2ND

TUES OF EACH MONTH

Chicago White Sox Game and Tailgate party Sept 14 Sawa’s Old Warsaw Restaurant, 8:00 pm

CMSC Golf Outing, Devil’s Head Resort, WI Sept 20-22 9200 Cermak Rd, Broadview, IL

All are welcome – Questions, Contact

Don Blazowski (Blaze) 708-542-5273, blazeshsc@yahoo.com

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Board of Directors 2013-2014

SEASON KICK-OFF PARTY THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12

TH

GENERAL MEETING AT 8:00 PM

CRAVE BAR AND FOOD JOYNT

Join us in kicking off the 2013-2014 Ski Season.

Sign up for a trip with deposit and you’ll be entered into our Raffle for

$100 off your trip. You must be current 2013-2014 member to sign

up for trips.

You’ll also get 1 free drink (beer or wine) at the meeting and we’ll be

ordering appetizers to share.

Football Match – NFC Division – Answers Page 7

1. Chicago Bears ___ A) Stupid Sunbathers

2. Detroit Lions ___ B) $1.00 for Corn

3. Green Bay Packers ___ C) Seven Squared

4. MinnesotaVikings ___ D) Henry’s 1st Compact

5. Dallas Cowboys ___ E) Fundamental Laws

6. New York Giants ___ F) King of Beasts

7. Philadelphia Eagles ___ G) Black Cat

8. Washington Redskins ___ H) Half Bovine, Half Man

9. Atlanta Falcons ___ I) Streakers

10. Carolina Panthers ___ J) Ewe’s Mate

11. New Orleans Saints ___ K) Uncle’s Spouse in the Army

12. Tampa Bay Buchaneers ___ L) Loaders

13. Arizona Cardinals ___ M) U.S. Bird

14. San Francisco 49er’s ___ N) Six Rulers

15. Seattle Seahawks ___ O) Peter and Paul

16. St. Louis Rams ___ P) Marine Bird

Day At The Lake Recap

We had quite a gathering of 28 Skunks enjoying a

beautiful day at Toma Lee’s.

Many went boat riding in the afternoon while

others watched the BYOB (Build Your Own

Bikini) contest.

We enjoyed a wonderful steak dinner with plenty

of corn, sides, and deserts. Several Skunks stayed

and partied into the night.

We boated over for breakfast and some even

stopped at a few bars on the way back.

Thank you to our hosts Toma Lee and Ron J for

sharing their homes and captaining the boats.

A great weekend was had by all!

RECAP – CMSC PICNIC

Several Skunks joined other clubs for a

great day at the Norge Ski Jump. Burgers

and Brats were grilling, for the hungry

partiers.

To beat the heat there were water games

played, baggo games and even some

volleyball.

Then we were all amazed as the Ski

Jumping began, without snow no less.

After cheering on the jumpers, those who

stayed enjoyed a great live band,

Centerfold and danced the night away.

A summer day of fun

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Getaway Fall Weekend

Gintara’s Resort, Union Pier, MI October 4-6, 2013

$140 – TRIP IS WAIT LISTED Staying in beach cabins on the shores of Lake Michigan. You can enjoy biking, hiking on the beach, shopping, winery tours, and more. We’ll have a club dinner Saturday and are asking that people bring a dessert or something to share on the beach. The cost of the firewood is not included and we’ll be asking everyone to contribute to keep the bonfire burning. Contact: Janet Ortaggio at jortaggio@comcast.net, or 312-296-7248 if interested in getting on waitlist

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“LONG GROVE OKTOBERFEST”

SATURDAY OCTOBER 12

Hours: 11am – 8pm, Admission: Free

Parade on Saturday at 10am

Meet at 12:00 at the Village Tavern

135 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove

Come celebrate Long Grove’s German

heritage at OktoberFest with plenty of

delicious ethnic food and beverages, dancing,

live entertainment and shopping. Experience

the old-fashioned fun of a family carriage ride,

or join in some lively German dancing.

Stay for beer and brats and traditional German

entertainment.

Windy City Ski and Snowboard Show

Oct 25-27, 2013

Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center

1551 N. Thoreau Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Admission $12

Free Parking for the event

Windy City Ski and Snowboard Show is Chicagoland's

largest Consumer Ski and Snowboard Show.

100,000 sq. ft. of Retailers, Resorts, Clubs,

Manufacturer Reps and a huge SUPER SALE.

The 3 day show features thousands in prizes and lift

ticket giveaways. Meet the top manufacturer reps in the

industry. Pro skier and snowboarder appearances,

movie theatre premiere. Top local retailers selling the

new 2013-14 snow gear. Plus Southern Region Ski

Patrol’s Super Sale of Ski and Snowboard equipment:

skis and snowboards, bindings, boots, poles, outerwear

– everything you need to get ready for the upcoming

snow season.

AUGUST 2013 HOLLOW HOLLER PAGE 6

2013-2014 MEMBERSHIP

BEGINS ON OCTOBER 1ST

SEE PAGE 8 FOR DETAILS

TO SIGN UP FOR SKI TRIPS

MUST BE A 2013-2014 MEMBER

CONTACT SALLY GRIFFITH

SALLYG2004@YAHOO.COM

847-826-6897

NEW YEARS TRIP

KEYSTONE, COLORADO

DECEMBER 28 – JANUARY 2

TOTAL PRICE: $1,165

INITIAL DEPOSIT $250

Ring in the New Year with your fellow Skunks on our first ski

trip of the season. We’re headed to Keystone Resort in

Colorado. With three mountains to ski: Dercum Mountain,

North Peak and the Outback plus 5 bowls there are plenty of

choices for skiing of every level. The mountains are

connected by 20 ski lifts and 2 gondolas. For those who can’t

get enough skiing in during the day, there is night skiing on 15

of the resorts’ trails.

Keystone has 121 trails with the longest run measuring in at 3

miles long. With a mix of difficulty, these trails provide fun

and adventure for everyone: Easiest 12%, More Difficult

34%, and Most Difficult 54%.

Trip includes:

Direct airfare (United) to Denver

Ground transportation

5 nights lodging at Evergreen Condos

4 days lift tickets – Also good for Breckenridge & A-Basin

Club Dinner and Pizza Party

Temporary trip contact: Jackie Carroll

jrquillinan@comcast.net or 847-530-8989

We are currently looking for a Trip Leader,

contact Jackie Carroll if you are interested.

COPPER MOUNTAIN, COLORADO

JANUARY 24 – JANUARY 29

$939 – INITIAL DEPOSIT $200

The Skunks are going to Copper Mountain this

year. With 126 trails, 22 lifts on 2465 skiable

acres there should be plenty of skiing fun.

Trip includes:

Direct Airfare (United), Ground transportation

5 nights lodging in Condos at Copper

4 days lift tickets – Bee Line tickets

Wine and Cheese Party, Club Dinner

Trip Leader, Jackie Carroll

jrquillinan@comcast.net or 847-530-8989

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If you want to get your money's worth

out of that expensive lift ticket, you'll

need plenty of cardio endurance. Most of

us hit the slopes and plan on skiing all

day, even if it's been months or years

since we last skied. By afternoon, you're

so tired that your legs feel like jello, a

prime time for injuries and accidents to

happen.

To prepare your heart and body for long-

term skiing, your cardio program should

include:

3 to 5 days each week of your

favorite activity. The best for skiing

include running, the stairmaster, step

aerobics, elliptical trainer and

rollerblading.

A variety of workouts at varying

intensities lasting from 20 to 45

minutes.

One long, slow workout each week

for 60 or more minutes to condition

your legs and lungs for long days of

skiing.

Strength for downhill skiing begins

before you set foot on the slopes.

Prepare your body for skiing and you

will spend hours on the snow without

muscle fatigue.

The Skunks will be joining ski clubs from all around

Chicagoland for an exciting and fun-filled week of

skiing and many great CMSC activities at Big Sky

Montana.

We are flying into Bozeman, MT

7 nights lodging with 2 choices:

Big Horn Condos: Total Price $1,735

Huntley Hotel – Ski In/Out: Total Price $1,999

Initial Deposit $300

Trip Leader: Don Blazowski (Blaze)

blazeshsc@yahoo.com or 708-542-5273

Answers to Football Match

1. I – Streakers 9. D – Henry’s 1st Compact

2. F – King of Beasts 10. G – Black Cat

3. L – Loaders 11. O – Peter & Paul

4. N – Six Rulers 12. B - $1.00 for Corn

5. H – ½ Bovine ½ Man 13. E – Fundamental Laws

6. K – Uncle’s Spouse in Army 14. C – Seven Squared

7. M – U.S. Bird 15. P – Marine Bird

8. A – Stupid Sunbathers 16. J – Ewe’s Mate

Membership

MEMBERSHIP FORM

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o Home Phone: _________________________________

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Please circle how you would like your newsletter: Internet or US Mail How did you hear about the club?_______________________ Make checks payable to Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club

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MEMBERSHIP FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.SKUNKHOLLOWSKICLUB.COM OR SEE SALLY FOR A HARDCOPY FORM

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Our annual dues are By Oct. 1st After Oct. 1st Summer Only

(Apr - Sept)

Newsletter via Internet

$20.00 $25.00 $10.00

Newsletter via US Mail

$30.00 $35.00 $15.00

Please mail Application/Dues to:

Sally Griffith 2185 Seaver Ln. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 sallyg2004@yahoo.com 847-826-6897

All changes of address, phone and email, or if you are experiencing delivery problems, should also be directed to Sally Griffith