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www.longbeachskiclub.org September 2015 Volume 76, Issue 16

Kris’ Kolumn

Thank you. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!

Many thanks to all of you who have renewed your

memberships or become new members! Thank you for your support!

Your support with those few membership dollars greatly help Your Club to put on various

Club functions, like Your summer BBQs & Pool Parties, Your Holiday Parties, and Your Annual

Open House, as well as very tangible (but little-seen) website, hard copies of renewal and

liability forms, and the wine that gets raffled off every 1st Wednesday of the Month General

Meeting at Ecco’s. Thanks to electronic media, we can now provide this, Your newsletter, to

You and past Members, who sometimes attend our various Club events. For all of this, Your Board and I thank you for your support!

A lot happens when you’re away from Our Club. Away for most of the summer, I missed the

Gibson’s BBQ, Barbie’s Pool Party, and FREE PIZZA at General Meetings. Conversely, a lot

happens when you’re doing things with Your Club, like at Casa de Lopez (right, Judy and

friends?). By the time you read this, Bob and Jan will have discovered how well they like to

sail and members will have been discussing the various predictions for a good El Nino winter.

My biggest hope for the coming month is that more of our past Members will decide that

they would like to support this Club, which turns 77 next month, with their Membership.

The bonus is when they all participate in a Club Event, like they did at Gibson’s BBQ a few

months ago. While some mention was made of skiing this summer, I’m willing to bet that

most people were talking about going to games with friends and relatives, summer

vacations, hiking in Yosemite, swimming or lying out at the beach, and wine tasting at one of

Lance’s wonderful finds.

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SKI BREEZE SEPTEMBER 2015 VOLUME 77, ISSUE 4

With the fun of the Snow Season rushing up to meet us, we are now rushing to cram as

much summer fun as possible into the last few weeks of summer. In all this, isn’t it nice that

Your Ski Club likes to do lots of non-ski stuff? Isn’t it also really cool that an organization

called the Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs (LAC) serves as an umbrella group for a couple

dozen ski clubs across the LA metropolitan area?

Did you know that some LA-based ski clubs are party animals? That some still have buses for

bus trips to Mammoth? That some go up to Mammoth at other times of the month? That

many have a wide variety of picnics, and outings? That some of our own Long Beach Ski Club

Members also belong to one or two of those other Clubs? That the LAC is one of many such

councils that belong to the Far West Ski Association (FWSA)? You’ve at least heard of that one, eh?

Well, I’m here to tell you, that it’s ok to do things with other Ski Clubs! And, our Ski Breeze

editor, Cynthia, is running a column that lists a few of the more exciting activities coming up.

Oh, Your Board is sure that You’ll want to stick close, as driving thru LA traffic is not generally

a dream-come-true. But, Your Board also wants to encourage all of us to share ski vitality

with others across the LA metro area – once or twice a year. And to invite Your new friends

in other Ski Club to make the sojourn to Long Beach upon occasion!

Speaking of skiing: By now, El Nino is one of the hottest (coldest?) topics of conversation in

the Southland – even if you never intend to ski. Maybe, this will be a year of really big

dumps in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Maybe, we’ll get snow bound at Mammoth once or

twice (like the good ol’ days?) Maybe, a couple years of El Nino’s will help to end this

drought? Maybe, we’ll get served water at a restaurant without asking for it? Maybe, we

won’t have to bring our own water bottles to a restaurant?

This could be the year! Um, er, ah, this could also be the year, as Ken Gregg might remind

us, that we actually exercise for a few months before we hit the slopes so that we don’t get

hurt on the slopes (or hiking, if El Nino doesn’t bring us that precious snow).

But, before we get all excited and overheated about El Nino being the god-send of all snow-

lovers, we might like to listen to what the experts are really saying…. This will probably not

be the biggest El Nino on record. In fact, during a recent and profound Climate Change

conference in Sacramento, they have told us that fully 1/3 of all El Nino’s are a dud – no real rain, snow, or other precipitation.

On the other hand, other weather systems (i.e., La Nina and “normal”) result in roughly the

same fraction of good snowy winters! So, if you know how to do the Snow Fall Tango, please

do it! If you don’t know the steps, either learn them or another Snow Dance… soon!


Have you donated your precious time to do a snow dance? If not, maybe you can think of

donating an item (that pink elephant gift from last Christmas??) for this year’s October 17th

Annual Open House at the Cerritos Bahia Yacht Club. Always a fun time, this event serves to

loosen up a few pockets and generate a little more cash flow for Your Club. During the past

few years, REI has kindly blessed us with one of their staff telling us about a lot of their

equipment and clothing. Most of all: it’s good casual fun with cheap drinks, good food, and

a time when people can really let down their hair.

And, YES, we do sometimes attract new Members! So, please spread the word!!

Spread the word, also, for Roberto’s list of Weekends at Mammoth! With the promise of El

Nino, our silent auction (at Your Annual Open House) of a Weekend at Mammoth is sure to

have a much higher value than usual! The upcoming ski season being already so popular,

you can bet that the Club’s Saturday Night Dinner will also be popular!

Spread the word also for auditions for the Dream Team! This wonderful group of wanna-

be’s, wanna be Your racers on the hill! Let Craig know that you’ve got fresh wax on your

skis, as well as recently sharpened edges, and just gotta do it with the best fun-loving skiers

on the hill!

While you’re at it, spread the word to read the rest of this well-deserving rag! Your Board,

especially Cynthia, is producing a good bit here, including tid-bits of who is doing what across

the landscape. So, get in on the gossip!

That much said, let the good times roll, again and again, down the slopes and back up the

lifts – and don’t let Chair 13 hit you in the head!

Cheers!

Kris


Ecco’s Pizza

2123 Bellflower Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90815

(562) 597 - 3357

Bring friends, coworkers,

family members,

boarders & skiers.

Everyone is welcome!


About LBSC: The Long Beach Ski Club is a friendly community of adults involved in skiing, boarding and year round recreational

social activities.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Kris Flaig

[email protected]

V.P. of Week Trips Robert ( Shep ) Shepard

[email protected]

V.P. of Weekend Trips Roberto Tovar

[email protected]

V.P. of Competition Craig Gibson

[email protected]

Social & Public Relations Lance Liebl

(562 ) 221 - 8475

Treasurer Ziba Gibson

[email protected]

Secretary Sarah Pool

[email protected]

Ways & Means Brian Maloney

L.A. Council Rep Cynthia Carter

Membership Craig Gibson

[email protected]

Ski Breeze Editor Cynthia Carter

[email protected]

Webmaster Dana Hart

[email protected]

The Ski Breeze is a monthly publication for the Long Beach Ski Club, published since 1938. The Ski Breeze is a controlled circulation

publication distributed to active/currently paid and subscription only members of the Long Beach Ski Club.

Email submissions to : [email protected] by the 20 th.

LONG BEACH SKI CLUB www.longbeachskiclub.org

Snowboarding & Skiing – All levels welcome Mammoth Mountain Weekend Trips

Week - Long Destination Trips Social & Recreational Events

Long Beach Ski Club contact info

Give them out to friends and people you meet. If you want some mailed to you drop Craig a line at:

[email protected]


September 2015 LBSC Ski Club Week Trip Report By Bob & Tara Shepard

All LBSC club members who have signed up and the ones who have verbally committed to going on

the Aspen Colorado Week ski trip, need to mail in their September 1st remaining balance. Be sure to

make your checks payable to the Long Beach Ski Club.

The Aspen trip will be Sunday to Sunday January 31 to February 7, 2016. The Aspen trip cost is $1725

for Adults and $1649 for Seniors 65 years and older. So far the LBSC has 8 members who have signed

up for the trip and two members have given a verbal commitment to be placed on the trip’s manifest.

There are only 5 more open spots for the LBSC on the week trip and after September 1, 2015, if those

5 spots are not filled, they will be released back to the other 3 ski clubs. The other 3 ski clubs have

sold out all of their Aspen spots and are looking for more openings on the Aspen trip. So they will be

able to use any of the unfilled LBSC spots, after September 31st.

We will be staying in the Aspen GANT two bedroom condos. There is still one 3 Bedroom condo

available on this trip. If you would like to get your group in this unit, just let me know your request.

Do not forget when you get to Aspen, to be sure to make your reservations for the Paradise Café.

So start getting all of your ski equipment in good condition. And you have plenty of time to check out

all of the latest ski clothes fashions for the next ski season. The Aspen Week Trip flyer, the Trip sign-up

application and Aspen Release forms are attached to the Ski Breeze.

Be sure to send in your Aspen Trip Application NOW to ensure your name is on the Aspen go list

manifest and not on the waiting list.

Aspen Mountain The Gant Condos

If you have any questions please contact me at: [email protected]

Pizza time soon, hope to see you all at ECCO’s September 2nd for the LBSC General Meeting,

Shep


From Sunday to Sunday Jan 31 to Feb 7, 2016, Long Beach Ski Club is going to

Price: $1725 (under 65 years) or $1649 (65+ years)

(Single supplement add $639)

What’s included:

Roundtrip nonstop airfare LAX to Aspen Airport

Roundtrip motor coach transfers between airport and condos

7 nights lodging at the luxurious Gant condos (2bd/2ba) in the heart of Aspen

(www.gantaspen.com)

5 of 10 day interchangeable lift tickets

Opening night reception and first day guided mountain tours

Closing night dinner

Races, parties, fun galore and so much more!

Only 80 spaces are available and this trip will again be a sellout!! A $100 deposit w/signed trip waiver form (refundable until Sept. 1, 2015) will secure your place on this remarkable trip!

Send to:

Payment schedule: First deposit of $500 due Sept. 1, Second payment $500 due October 1, Balance due November 15, 2015 Cancellation fee: $0 to Sept. 1, $100 fee from 9/1 – 10/15, $300 fee from 10/15 – 12/01, No refunds after 12/1/15

Bob Shepard 360 Linares Ave. Long Beach, CA. 90803 - 310-567-5239

http://www.gantaspen.com/


SPACE PARK SKI CLUB Aspen Ski Trip – January 31 to February 7, 2016

SKI CLUB WINTER RESERVATION FORM ( Circle –one )

__________________________________________M/F______Y/N ______Y/N _______Y/N ______ ___/___/_______

Full Name ( as appears on your Driver License ) Sex Smoke Member Skier Date of Birth

__________________________________________M/F______Y/N ______Y/N _______Y/N ______ ___/___/_______

Full Name ( as appears on your Driver License ) Sex Smoke Member Skier Date of Birth

Address City State Zip E-Mail Address (A MUST )

_______________________(______)______________(______)_______________(______)_________________________

Apartment number Home Phone Day Phone Cell Number

Emergency Contact (Mandatory)_______________________________Emergency Phone________________________

Roommate Name ____________________________ Condo-mates Preference__________________________________

Number of People & Lodging Selection Trip Prices: Based on Two Bedroom Gant Condos at $1725.00 per person

Bed selection (Circle One): Twins –or- Double bed ) X 1 or 2 = $___________ Lodging per person (double occupancy) Request a Single supplement in Condo for one person at $_______________ Additional amount per

person.

Single Supplement cost: one person in room in Two Bedroom at $639.00

Your Total Trip Price `$_______________________

Payment Schedule: First deposit of $500 is due September 1st (or NOW if you are smart), Second

payment of $500 is due October 1st. 2015, and your final payment is due November 15, 2015

Make checks payable to: Long Beach Ski Club Amount Enclosed $___________________

Remember to include a copy of your Driver License*** both the Space Park Ski Club Membership & Release forms** Mail to: Bob “ Shep” Shepard* 360 Linares Avenue. Long Beach, CA 90803

Telephone: Cell- 310.567.5239 or Answer Machine - 562.430.5346

* * ALL TRIP PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED CODE OF CONDUCT & RELEASE FORM ON FILE and Copy

of their Driver License mailed with application***

*ALL CANCELLATIONS must go through SHEP Email address & Cell Phone (310) 567-5239

SHEPARD’S Email address: [email protected] CANCELLATION FEES: Note: Any payment received after the due dates will be charged a $25.00 late fee

Fully refundable up to September 1, 2015. Any cancellation from September 2 to October 15, 2015–subject to $100.00

per person cancellation fee. Any Cancellation from October 16 to December 1, 2015–subject to $300.00 per person

cancellation fees. After December 1, 2015 and to the departure date, or NO SHOWS there will be NO REFUNDS.

Sign here___________________________________________________________Date_____________ Signature required --- Yes, I have read and understand the Terms & Conditions of Cancellation.

mailto:[email protected]


*** Trip & Medical Insurance is recommended. For Trip Insurance go to: www.travelguard.com For $1725.00

policy, there are many choices, depends on your age & trip cost. But the average cost for a 50 year old is

$63.00.

Note: All of the Lodging is based on first come, first serve, late sign-ups may need to pay additional late fee.

LONG BEACH SKI CLUB

Waiver and Liability Release Form – Please Read Carefully Before Signing

Location of Trip: Aspen, Colorado; Date of Trip: January 31 - February 7, 2016

(with Century City Ski Club, Space Park Ski Club, and Edelweiss Ski Club)

Name: ____________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________,

State: _____, Zip Code: ________-______

As a member of the Long Beach Ski Club, I agree as follows:

I fully understand and acknowledge that winter/outdoor recreational activities have:

(a) inherent risks, dangers, and hazards and such exist in my travel to/from Telluride;

snow skiing, snow mobiling, snow shoeing, and any winter sports activity. (b) my

participation in such activities and/or use of such equipment may result in injury or

illness including, but not limited to bodily injury, strains, fractures, partial and/or total

paralysis, death or other ailments that could cause serious permanent disability; (c)

these risks and dangers may be caused by the gross or actual negligence of the

owners, employees, officers, or agents of Long Beach Ski Club Inc.; the negligence of

the participants, the negligence of others, accidents, breaches of contract, the forces

of nature or other causes. Risks and dangers may arise from foreseeable or

unforeseeable causes including, but not limited to, travel to/from Whistler, resort

terrain, weather, trail route location, and depth of snow, ice, incline of runs, wind,

snow, risks of falling, coming into contact with other skiers, obstacles, and such other

risks, hazards and dangers that are integral to activities that take place in a

winter/outdoor recreational environment; and (d) by my participation in these

activities I hereby agree that I am voluntarily participating in such activity, that I have

been advised of the risks and hereby assume all risks and dangers and all

responsibility for any losses and/or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by

http://www.travelguard.com/


the negligence or other conduct of the Board of Directors, agents, officers, or

employees of Long Beach Ski Club Inc., other guests, or by any other person.

I, on behalf of myself and my successors or assigns hereby voluntarily agree to release,

waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify Long Beach Ski Club Inc., its

Board of Directors, agents, officers, and employees from any and all claims, actions, or

losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or

otherwise that may arise out of my participation in travel to/from Telluride;

winter/outdoor recreational activities or any other activities. I specifically understand

that I am releasing, discharging, and waiving any claims or actions that I may have

presently or in the future for the negligent acts or other conduct by the Board of

Directors, agents, officers or employees of Long Beach Ski Club Inc., their successors

and/or assigns.

I also agree to the following: I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I am aware of the

risks and hazards involved in participating in winter recreational activities while on the

Telluride, club week trip for January 31 through February 7, 2016, as well as any

associated activity, to include but not limited to; snow skiing, snow mobiling, snow

shoeing. I voluntarily participate in all such activities although knowing such dangers, I

hereby release the Long Beach Ski Club Inc. This release shall be binding upon the

administrators and/or executors of my estate, my heirs and successors in interests.

The venue of any dispute that may arise out of this agreement or otherwise between

the parties to which Long Beach Ski Club Inc. or its Board of Directors, agents, officers

or employees is a party shall be, County of Los Angeles, State of California.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND LIABILITY RELEASE IN FULL AND BY SIGNING

IT AGREE. IT IS MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT AND RELIEVE LONG BEACH SKI CLUB INC.,

THEIR SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY,

PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER

CAUSE.

I am over the age of eighteen,

Signature: _______________________________ Dated: ___________


Sarah Sez … By Sarah Pool

Where are Yvonne & Gary tonight? Yvonne Place actually began going to outdoor concerts with the LBSC years ago on Thursday nights in the summer at the Market Place where Libby, Jan, Taylor, and Fred Sleep saved places for the group. There would end up being 15-30 LBSC members having fun together. Yvonne didn't know of any other concerts and was too busy playing volleyball almost every night of the week.

Although she knew there were municipal band concerts around, she was not that interested. When playing volleyball ended for Yvonne, her nights were free, and Gary Norman brought a dog, Harvey, into her life. Harvey loved concerts (or just going anywhere) and Yvonne found out about concerts at Seal Beach on Wednesdays, Naples Peninsula on Sundays, and attended various other concerts with local groups after the municipal concert season ended in August at Marine Stadium and El Dorado Park where some of her favorite local bands play--the Elm Street Band, Emperors, and Knight Ryder (from the Gas Lamp). At those favorite locations Yvonne almost never misses a concert, but she has also gone to the Naples Colonnade on Tuesdays, Signal Hill on Wednesdays, Garden Grove on Thursdays, Cypress on Saturdays plus some other locations, but never too far from home--especially when her favorite bands are playing those mentioned above, DSB or Escape--Journey bands, Hollywood U 2 or LAvation--both U 2 bands.


Yvonne also likes the Rolling Stones band that played at our LBSC dinner dance in Downey twice, some Beatles bands, and Lucas Nelson (Willie's son).

She finds out about most concerts from her personal "concert advisor" (her dog sitter) and websites for the bands or the City of Long Beach where schedules are posted. She enjoys the fact that these concerts are FREE, dogs are welcome, and they are held in beautiful locations near the water or in parks.

Since Yvonne grew up in Long Beach, she runs into old friends from volleyball, wallyball, or racquetball clubs, high school, current and former LBSC members and also make many new friends--especially because Maui, the Cocker Spaniel who is so adorable that everyone wants to stop to pet him and the neighbors’ two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Coco and Scooby, who often attend the concerts too. The concerts provide a chance to get together with friends she doesn't get to hang with that often. So why does Gary go? --mostly because of Yvonne. Gary will probably be glad when concert season ends; and Yvonne will enthusiastically look forward to next summer.


If you have any questions, Yvonne is definitely our “LBSC Expert” and our “Go-To Person” on summer concerts. She even makes reminder calls if she thinks you might want to meet up! Thanks for your enthusiasm, Yvonne.

And Gary, thanks for your patience and cooperation! Photos are of Harvey, who once appeared in the Press Telegram wearing his sun glasses (RIP), Maui, Coco, and Scooby. Cheers! Sarah


Craig’s Crag … Racing & Membership By Craig Gibson

According to a statement released on August 13 by the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration, there is a greater than 90% chance that El Nino will

continue throughout the Northern Hemisphere for the winter of 2015-16 and around

an 85% chance it will last into early spring 2016. Details can be found at

www.cnn.com/2015/08/13/weather/el-nino-2015/

With El Nino quite possibly on the way, how can one be prepared? Pull out your

calendars… I have dates for you!

DAYS DATES EVENT TYPE

Wed-Fri December 9-11 ROKKA Ski and Race Camp GS

Friday December 11 ROKKA Clinic GS

Saturday December 12 ULLR 1 GS

Mon-Fri December 14-18 LA Council Ski and Race Week

Saturday December 19 Night of Lights at Mammoth

Wed-Fri January 6-8 ROKKA Ski and Race Camp SL

Friday January 8 ROKKA Clinic SL

Saturday January 9 ULLR 2 SL

Friday February 19 ROKKA Clinic GS

Saturday February 20 ULLR 3 GS

Friday March 4 ROKKA clinic GS/SL

Saturday March 5 Southern Calif. Championships GS/SL

Sat-Mon March 19-21 Far West Championships at Alpine

Meadows

http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/13/weather/el-nino-2015/


If you can possibly take the second week of December off, I strongly urge you to attend

the LA Council Ski and Race Week. This coming season we will have several LBSC

members attending for good reason- it is a great way to improve your skiing and have a

great time doing so. For more information please visit their website at:

http://skirideracecamp.com

For those of you that cannot take an entire week off, ROKKA offers two three-day

camps plus Friday afternoon clinics. Details can be found at:

http://www.rokkaracing.org

Of course, we will all have a much more enjoyable and safe ski season if we maintain

our strength, endurance and flexibility. As it gets closer to ski season, it is important to

start incorporating ski-specific exercises into your workout routine. If you have access

to a gym, you might want to try some of the U S Ski Team’s five essential ski-training

exercises. You can view videos of their exercises at:

http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/107241/u-s--ski-team-s-5-essential-ski-training-

exercises

Yours truly just watched their videos and realized that I am so not ready for ski season.

That’s it for now….gotta get to the gym!!

Craig

http://skirideracecamp.com/

http://www.rokkaracing.org/

http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/107241/u-s--ski-team-s-5-essential-ski-training-exercises

http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/107241/u-s--ski-team-s-5-essential-ski-training-exercises


LA Council Update By Mark Malan

Rokka Race Camps are taking reservations now:

Dec 9-11 2015 is a GS based camp

Jan 6-8 2016 is a Slalom based camp

Each is $345

More info:[email protected]

Far West Ski Assoc. is doing a mini-trip March 21-26 to Crested Butte;

Five nights lodging with Four days skiing

More Info: www.fwsa.org

SNOW BALL 2015

Wear a mask, not a costume, to this masquerade ball

Festivities, Food & Fun!

Dinner included, Mask Contest, Silent Auction

Sat, Oct 26, 2015

Pickwick Gardens, Burbank, CA

More info: [email protected] or call (310) 374-0310

Snow Ball Contest

Winner Need NOT Be Present

Ticket books $10 for 10 tickets.

Want to take a chance? Email [email protected] and say that you want 10, 20

or 30 chances to win a 2 night stay at the Mammoth Mountain Inn or other exciting

prizes. I'll send your coupons in with mine so that we are entered, and your stubs will

be sent to your home. EASY PEASY... email Mark TODAY !!!! Be a winner!!

http://aol.com/

http://www.fwsa.org/




Preliminary Schedule for upcoming Mammoth Weekend Ski Trips!! By Roberto Tovar

December 10 – 13, 2015 January 7 -10, 2016 February 18 – 21, 2016 March 3 – 6, 2016 April 21 – 24, 2016

I hope to see you on the slopes this season!!

Roberto

[email protected]



Get Loose with Lance By Lance Liebl

Our annual August barbecue at Casa de Lopez was a tremendous success! We had 24

club members attending. The food, especially the desserts, were outstanding!!

Our host, Dave Lopez had the patio ready for this

event by laying out the tables so that everyone had

comfortable seating.

Dave even had his new palm tree garden ready for

this event. Note it in the background of these

pictures.

It was a perfect ending for summer activities sponsored by the club!

We had some

specialized corn shuckers shucking

corn for this event as

well!

And even included

Dave’s son Dan in on the action as

apprentice in training to learn from our

experts!


Note: some hearty

corn-on-the-cob

eaters here!

Next time we’ll

need to have a corn-on-the-cob eating

contest!


On September 17th we will have our annual open

house at my Yacht Club, Cerritos Bahia Yacht Club

located behind the Golden Sails hotel.

We will be sending out a flyer later this month

with more details. Put this event on your calendars!

In addition to our annual August BBQ, we also held a wine tasting at St. Germaine

Bistro in downtown Seal Beach.


For September, we will not have any scheduled events, except for the monthly

general meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at Ecco’s Pizza.

Lance


Ken’s Komments by Ken Gregg

As all who have lived in SoCal for more than year or two have come to realize, September

can be more like the end of summer rather than the start of fall. So if you are like me, you are still in the mindset of thinking about doing summer type things.

However, now would be an excellent time to start thinking about & doing things to help

prepare for the upcoming ski season. Speaking of which, this next season has all the makings

of an epic one! With the current El Nino continuing to be one of the strongest ever, it bodes

well for heavier than normal rain fall, which will hopefully in turn, translate into massive

snow falls in the Sierras. So as I mentioned last month, please keep doing your snow dances

and offering an occasional prayer or toasting an adult beverage to the snow gods. It can only help!!

1. Physical conditioning – Hopefully you have been taking advantage of our excellent SoCal weather to get out and work on your conditioning. For those of you who are struggling with finding time to work on you conditioning, I’d like to offer a couple of suggestions that have been passed onto me. First, while you are brushing your teeth, don’t just admire yourself in the mirror, do 10-12 deep knee bends each time. Secondly, a couple of times a day, drop 10 paper clips on the floor and bend/stretch to pick them up one at a time. And thirdly, whenever possible, take the stairs rather than the elevator (at least for a couple of floors). Even these simple actions will help get you ready and hopefully will stimulate you to come upon with some other actions. So get going and just do it!!!

2. Equipment – Now would be an excellent time start thinking about your equipment for this upcoming season. Take a good hard look at your boots, skis and bindings. For those of you who don’t do your own ski maintenance, this is a good time of the year to keep an eye open for early season sales & maintenance offers. Also take a good hard look at your secondary equipment (such as goggles, helmet, poles, etc.) and your clothing to see if anything needs to be repaired, replaced or cleaned.

3. Participation – Please plan to join us for our next monthly General Membership Meetings to find out more details about the upcoming season’s weekend ski trips to Mammoth, the week trip to Aspen & social events are being planned.

The next general meeting will be held, as usual, on the 1st Wednesday of the month, which means September 2nd @ Ecco’s Pizza in Long Beach. The pizza is free and so is the comradery. Ken


CYN’S SOCIAL EYE …

Here are some upcoming events from other ski clubs who belong to our LA Council as

well as other somewhat local activities.

DATE(s) WHAT WHERE CONTACT INFO

Sep 4-27 LA County Fair

Fairplex

1101 W

Mckinley

Avenue

Pomona, CA

91768

LACountyfair.com

(909) 623-3111

Sep 4-6 Orange

County

Street Fair

Plaza Square

Park, Orange Orangestreetfair.org

Sep 4-7 Queen Mary

Art Deco

Festival

Queen Mary

1126 Queens

Highway

Long Beach, CA

90802

Queen Mary

(562) 499-1620

Sep 5th Old

Pasadena

Walking

Tour

651 S St John

Avenue

Pasadena, CA

91105

Old Pasadena Walking Tour

Reservations Required

(626) 441-6333

Sep 5-7 Long Beach

Greek

Festival and

Cultural

Event

Assumption of

the Blessed

Virgin Mary

Church

5761 E

Colorado Street

Long Beach, CA

90814

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Church

(562) 494-8929

Sep 11-

14

Long Beach

Lobster

Festival

Rainbow

Lagoon Park

301 E Shoreline

Drive

Long Beach, CA

90802

www.originallobsterfestival.com

(562) 495-5959



Sep 11-

Oct 31

Oktoberfest Alpine

Village,

Torrance

Alpinevillagecenter.com/Oktoberfest

Sep 12 –

13

Mammoth

Rock ‘n’

Rye

Village at

Mammoth

Villageatmammoth.com

(760) 924-1575

Sep 13 Belmont

Shore Car

Show

Second St Baycityrodders.com (562) 237-1168

Sep 25 –

27

Port of LA

Lobster

Festival

Ports o’

Call Village,

San Pedro

lobsterfest.com

(310) 798-7478

Sep

2015

Various

Events Various

Locations

4 Seasons Ski Club

http://4sw.com/activities/

Sep

2015

Various

Events Various

Locations

Over the Hill Gang of LA

http://www.overthehillganglosangeles.org/cal

endar.html

Sep

2015

Various

Events Various

Locations

Winter Fox Ski Club

http://winterfox.org/calendar/

Sep 11 -

13

Various

Events Various

Locations

Century City Ski Club

http://ccscsports.org/main/

Sep

2015

Various

Events Various

Locations

Conejo Ski Club

http://www.conejoskiclub.org/

Sep 11-

13 Delta Walter

Skiing Trp Westwood Ski Club

http://www.westwoodskiclub.org/waterski.ht

ml

http://www.villageatmammoth.com/

http://www.westwoodskiclub.org/waterski.html

http://www.westwoodskiclub.org/waterski.html



Sep 11-

13th

Original

Long Beach

Lobster

Festival

Rainbow

Lagoon Park

301 E Shoreline

Drive

Long Beach, CA

90802

Original Long Beach Lobster Festival

562) 495-5959

Sep 24 –

27

Beach

Cities Ski

Club

Annual

Clam Bake

Lake Cachuma

Santa Barbara Beach Cities Ski Club

http://www.bcskiclub.org/Clambake2015

Sep 25 -

27

The Port of

Los

Angeles

Lobster

Festival and

Music

Weekend

Ports O' Call

Village

1194 Nagoya

Way

San Pedro, CA

90731

The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival and

Music Weekend

(310) 798-7478

Sep 26 -

27

Baja Splash

Cultural

Festival

Aquarium of the

Pacific

100 Aquarium

Way

Long Beach, CA

90802

Baja Splash Cultural Festival

562) 590-3100

Sep 26th Los

Angeles

Chocolate

Salon

Pasadena

Convention

Center

300 E Green

Street

Pasadena, CA

91101

Los Angeles Chocolate Salon

626) 793-2122

http://www.bcskiclub.org/Clambake2015


SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS!

Julie Elder September 2

Susan Savage-Papp September 12

Homer Barar September 18

David Pattison September 22

Ray Mortaloni September 30

Barbara Ellner September 30


Calendar of Events

SEPTEMBER 2015

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 General Meeting

Ecco's Pizza 7 PM

3

4 5

6 7

LABOR

DAY

8 9 Board Meeting

4644 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos 7pm

10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18

19

20 Bring Back

Movie/Dinner

Nites!!!

21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30

OCTOBER 2015

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3

4 5

LA Council

Philippes

6 7 General Meeting

Ecco's Pizza 7 PM

8 9 10

11

Columbus Day 12 13 14

Board Meeting

4644 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos 7pm

15 16 17

Annual Open House

at Cerritos Bahia

Yacht Club

18 19 20 21 2 23

24

25 ??? Bring Back

Movie/Dinner

Nites!!!

26 27 28 29 30 31


Long Beach Ski Club

Membership application and Waiver

June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016

New Member

Renewing Member

Member Since __________

Personal Information

Sex: M F

Birthday

____/____

(Mo/Day)

21 – 29

30 – 39

40 – 49

50 – 59

60 +

Top Three Activities (after skiing):

1 _______________

2 _______________

3 _______________

Other favorites (circle):

wine tasting dining tennis

table tennis bicycling sailing

hiking camping RVing bikes

computers gardening cooking

museums fine art concerts

live theatre volleyball softball

travel (specify) _______________

cards (specify) _______________

other ______________________

Each Member must complete this Application

*Couples: each must complete a separate Application*

Name: _______________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________ Apt.: ____________

City: ________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ____________

Email (required):

___________________________________________________________

Phone: Home ( ) ____________ Cell ( ) ____________ Work ( ) _____________

Occupation:

_______________________________________________________________

Person to be notified in case of emergency

Name: _________________________________Relationship: __________________

Phone: Home ( ) ____________ Cell ( ) ____________ Work ( ) _____________

Spouse’s/couple’s Name:

_____________________________________________________

I agree to comply with the club’s By-laws and waivers:

Signature of Applicant:

_______________________________________________________

Dues

Single: $40.00 Couples: $56.00 Couples can attach their applications and waivers together.

Application is not valid unless the attached waiver is completed

and signed.

Mail Application to

Long Beach Ski Club, Inc.

c/o PO Box 15291


Date Rec’d

_____/_____/_____

Cash

Check # ______


Long Beach Ski Club Inc.

PLEASE READ AND BE CERTAIN YOU UNDERSTAND THE IMPLICATIONS OF SIGNING

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAVER OF CLAIMS, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND

INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

I ________________________________________ do hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been

fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with Winter Sports Activities, including travel to and

from winter designations. I fully understand that these risks can lead to severe injury and even loss of life. I

further understand that:

1. Risk of injury from the activity and equipment utilized is significant including the potential for broken

bones, severe injuries to the head, neck, and back or other bodily injuries that may result in permanent

disability and death.

2. Possible equipment failure and/or malfunction or misuse of my own or others’ equipment.

3. I AGREE THAT I WILL WEAR APPROVED PROTECTIVE GEAR AS DECREED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE

SPORT I AM PARTICIPATING IN. However, protective gear cannot guarantee the participant’s safety. I

further agree that no helmet can protect the wearer against all potential head injuries or prevent injury to

the wearers face, neck or spinal cord. Failure to wear a helmet may result in denial of any claim(s) against

the Long Beach Ski Club Inc. and its insurance provider.

4. Variation and/or steepness of terrain, variation or changes in surfaces including but not limited to snow

surfaces, ice, bare spots, rocks, stumps, debris, cliffs, trees, fences, posts, trees, light poles, signs, buildings,

roads, walkways, ramps, rails, stairs, pyramids, manual pads, bowls, half-pipes, jumps, padded and non-

padded barriers, other persons, and other natural and man-made hazards.

5. My own negligence and/or the negligence of others, including but not limited to operator error and guide

decision making including misjudging terrain, weather, riding surfaces or other obstacles.

6. Exposure to the elements and temperature extremes may result in frostnip, frostbite, heat exhaustion,

heat stroke, sunburn, hypothermia and dehydration.

7. Dangers associated with exposure to natural elements include but are not limited to avalanche, rock fall,

inclement weather, thunder and lightning, severe and or varies wind, temperature and other weather

conditions.

I understand the description of these risks is not complete and unknown or unanticipated risks may result in

injury, illness, or death. Nevertheless, I wish to proceed and I freely accept and expressly assume all risk,

dangers, and hazards that may arise from such activities which could result in personal injury, loss of life and

property damage to me.


Long Beach Ski Club Inc.

PLEASE READ AND BE CERTAIN YOU UNDERSTAND THE IMPLICATIONS OF SIGNING

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAVER OF CLAIMS, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND

INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

In consideration of being allowed to participate in Long Beach Ski Club activities, I hereby agree as follows:

8. To waive and release any and all claims based upon negligence, active or passive with the exception of intentional, wanton or willful misconduct that I may have in the future against Long Beach Ski Club Inc., their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, and volunteers from liability and responsibility whatsoever and for any claims or causes of action that I, my estate, heirs, survivors, executors, or assigns may have for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death arising from the above activities whether caused by active or passive negligence of the Long Bea Ski Club Inc. or otherwise. 9. By executing this document, I agree to hold Long Beach Ski Club Inc. harmless and indemnify them in conjunction with any injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property that may occur as a result of my engaging in the above activities. 10. By entering into this agreement, I am not relying on any oral or written representation or statements made by the Long Beach Ski Club Inc., other than what is set forth in this agreement. I further agree that this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States of America. 11. If any provision, section, subsection, clause or phrase of this release is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that portion shall be severed from this contract. The remainder of this contract will then be construed as though the unenforceable portion had never been contained in this document. I hereby declare that I am of legal age and am competent to sign this Agreement or, if not, that my parent or legal guardian shall sign on my behalf, and that my parent or legal guardian is in complete understanding and concurrence with this agreement.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, I UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY IT.

Signature of Participant _____________________________________________ Date _______________

Signature of Parent or Guardian if Participant is a Minor, and by their signature they, on my behalf release all claims that both they and I have. _____________________________ Date ______________


CLASSIFIED ADS

YOUR

AD

HERE

Are there some things you want to

Buy, Sell, Trade, or Give Away?

Golf Clubs, Bicycles, Camera, TV, Electronics, Furniture, Etc.?

Cleaning out the Garage?

Remodeling the House?

Have a Property or a Timeshare to rent out?

Having a Garage Sale?

Selling a Car?

– HAVE IT POSTED HERE –

ONLY $1 A LINE & PICTURES ARE FREE

HAVE YOUR AD IN BY THE 18 th OF THE MONTH

TO GET IT IN THE NEXT MONTH'S SKI BREEZE

Send your Personal Classified Ad & check made out to “LBSC” to: Ziba Gibson, Treasurer

Long Beach Ski Club PO Box 15291


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