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May 2017 The Pacesetter www.RichmondSkiClub.org 1
Richmond Ski Club Founded 1954 May 2017
The Pacesetter
What’s Going On:
President’s Message Details on Page 3
Updated Social/Activities Calendar
Details on Page 4
Facebook, Meetup, & www.RichmondSkiClub.org
Follow us on Instagram @RichmondSkiClub
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Our website offers all the information in our newsletter, plus:
RENEW Memberships online Email links to all Trip and Activity leaders Memories of trips and activities, including articles
with pictures Newsletter archive More to come
The Pacesetter is available online the last few days of
each month.
www.RichmondSkiClub.org
Board of Directors [email protected]
Officers
President Mike Larson [email protected]
President-Elect Brenda Bird [email protected]
VP Activities Joyce Parkey [email protected]
VP Operations Valerie Chafee [email protected]
VP Trips Karen Noakes [email protected]
Treasurer Linda Smith [email protected]
Secretary Nancy Tickle [email protected]
Advisor Marcus Hanlon [email protected]
Directors
Meetings Paul Greiner [email protected]
Membership Steve Switzer [email protected]
News Andrea Shimko Stacy Sprowl
Marketing/Sales Robyn Larson [email protected]
Social/Activities Cynthia Stebbins
Social/Activities Paul
Klingensmith [email protected]
Fund Raising Sue
Mullins Ramsey [email protected]
Info Systems Ed Quigley [email protected]
Race Director Jimmy
Cochrane [email protected]
Richmond Ski Club, Inc. P. O. Box 8912 · Richmond, VA 23225
Our Club is a nonprofit organization made up of a diverse group of families and individuals of all ages who share a love of snow sports. We have two simple goals: make skiing and snowboarding easier, more fun and more affordable; bring people together who enjoy these winter sports. Regular Membership Meetings are held October through March (the April meeting is a designated social meeting,) on the first Wednesday of the month at the Clarion Hotel, 3207 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230. Doors open at 7 pm.
Adopted by the Board of Directors on 5/18/16 Discrimination Policy Richmond Ski Club (“RSC”) is a 501(c)(7) non-profit organization. It is the policy and commitment of RSC that it does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law. Richmond Ski Club is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members, guests, volunteers and vendors. Harassment Policy Harassment is generally defined as a course of conduct which annoys, threatens, intimidates, alarms, or puts a person in fear of their safety. Harassment is unwanted, unwelcomed and uninvited behavior that demeans, threatens or offends the victim and results in a hostile environment for the victim. Harassing behavior and communication may include, but are not limited to telephone calls, emails, and other forms of communication, epithets, derogatory comments or slurs, lewd propositions, assault, impeding or blocking movement, offensive touching or any physical interference with normal work or movement, and visual insults, such as derogatory posters or cartoons. Harassment or intimidation of a member, guest, volunteer or vendor of RSC is specifically prohibited and may be grounds for revocation of membership.
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The Pacesetter Our monthly newsletter is your guide to great trips, fun and activities
with people who share your love of snow sports and the outdoors. Copy deadline is the 10th of the month.
Email news and items of interest to: [email protected]
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RSC President’s Message May 2017 It is my privilege to serve as President of the
Richmond Ski Club for the 2017-18 fiscal year. I’ve been a member since 1996 and a Board member for the past 4 years. I’d like to let you all know a little about what
my goals are for the next year.
New venue for meetings - We’ve been at the Clarion for 2 years now and it’s time to move on. I want to move the monthly meetings to a location that is nice, convenient, and where people feel comfortable. We already have a few prospects and I will be communicating the final decision as soon as we work out a deal.
Control costs without raising dues - As Marcus posted last month, meetings are by far
the largest expense. When we started going to Richmond Country Club a few years ago, we got an amazing deal where they were able to provide much more food than in previous years. As costs increased, we have had an expectation of almost a full dinner at meetings, which was never the intent. Expect that this year we will move towards much lighter food at meetings (except for December) and hopefully have an opportunity for individual pur-chases at our new venue.
Bring back the nice Holiday Dinner at the December meeting -With saving money on
catering at the regular meetings, we will be able to do a nice December dinner. We have historically had an extra nice meal for December and I plan to bring that back.
More volunteers and assistants - Most of us on the Board work full time and a lot of us
run trips. There are a lot of people in the club who are willing and able to help out for specific tasks and I want to take you up on it. Please, if you are interested in organizing an activity, social, or serving on a committee please let me or any of the Vice Presidents know. Make things easier! - Look, the whole point of the Ski Club is to have fun. I want to look
for ways to make it easy for people to meet up with their friends in the club. I want to see more activities that are free or Dutch treat. I want to use social media and technology to communicate to our members about what is going on.
Looking forward to a great 2017-18 season. Think Snow! Mike Larson, President
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Date & Time
Activity Location Contact Price & Information
May 9 Happy Hour BJ’s in Short Pump 12010 West Broad Street Henrico, VA 23233
Cynthia Stebbins [email protected]
804-298-2950
Half Price Wine $1.00 off Draft Beer Appetizer Specials
May 21 Sunday Afternoon City
Hike
James River Trail Brenda Bird [email protected]
Free! Click Here for Flyer
June 9 Friday Cheers Information to Come Jenny Gills
Karen Cameron
1 Amanda Garofalo 8 Carl Hultgren 15 Olivia Garofalo 26 Dale Pilkington
1 Ken Banks 8 Ricky Chandler 15 Olivia Groves 26 Gino Forlin
1 Marlyn Spitalny 9 Deborah Meacham 16 Colin Steele 27 Ekaterini Iordanou
1 Michael Uliasz 9 Doug Ragland 18 Colleen Moring 28 Johanna Huijssoon
2 Larry Henshaw 9 Randy Noakes 18 Cynthia Hayes 29 Trinity Mills
3 Marty Casey 9 Sue Ramsey 18 Daniel Walker 30 Ann Baldwin
3 Sandy Adams 10 Kristoffer von Ow 19 Susan Hallahan 30 Caitlin O'Brien
4 Andrea Shimko 12 Isolde Vecker 20 Jack Eden 30 Dean Williams
4 Daniel Sandiford 12 Rick Mattox 22 Martie Wiedeman 30 Janice Law
4 Shannon Williamson 13 Ronald Jones 23 Marianne Opilla 30 Ryan Furgurson
4 William Eldridge 13 Wendy Stone 24 Hazel Jenkins 31 Glenn Morrison
5 Robert Hill 14 Anne Clendenin 25 Connie Funai 31 Marina Alexander
5 Tony Brewster 14 Matthew White 25 James McGuffin 31 Robert Self
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The membership year ended on 4/30/2017. If mailing your renewal, please use the NEW application form in this issue of the Pacesetter.
Membership prices are the same as last year.
Dependent children 25 and under, who reside at the same address, may be included on family memberships. Children older than 25 are required to have their own membership.
Significant others may also be included on family memberships provided they reside at the same address.
Don’t forget you may also renew on the RSC website!
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Dates Leader Co-Leader Location
Jan 20 - Jan 27 Marshall Walsh (804) 301-3520
Brenda Bird (804) 437-3609
Lake Tahoe, CA
Jan 27 - Feb 3 Mike Larson (804) 839-1361
Marcus Hanlon (804) 754-6688
Powder Mt, UT &
Snowbasin, UT
Feb. 2 - Feb. 10 Steve Switzer (804) 387-7484
Charlie Wintzer (804) 543-2882
Whistler/Blackcomb, BC BRSC Western Carnival Noble McClellan Host
Feb. 10 - Feb 17 Karen Cameron (804) 932-5055
Donna Henshaw (804) 731-2233
Snowmass/Aspen, CO
Feb. 24 - Mar. 3 Karen Noakes (804) 337-5934
Anne Clendenin (804) 276-8872
Steamboat, CO
Mar. 3 - Mar. 10 Bruce Gibson (804) 763-1137
Valerie Chafee (804) 241-3966
Big White, BC
Mar. 4 - Mar. 9 TBD TBD Stowe Vermont BRSC Winterfest
Dates Leader Location
Feb. 2 - Feb. 6 Super Bowl Trip
Lorie Von Moll (804) 840-0663
Snowshoe, WV
Feb. 22 - Feb. 26 Robyn Larson (804) 337-7277
Canaan Valley, WV
TBD Ken Oriole (804) 796-5480
Ballhooter Snowshoe, WV
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Sunday Afternoon City Hike
May 21st at 1pm
May is a great time of year in RVA to explore the trails along the James River and have some outdoor fun! I have combined the pipeline/floodwall walk with Belle Isle and the Lower Buttermilk trail and the new Tyler Potterfield Memorial Pedestrian Bridge for a 5.4 mile hike. The new damn walk bridge is 1,600 feet long and approx. 17 feet above the rapids. It connects Manches-ter with Browns Island and offers amazing views of both the city and the James River. This will be an easy to moderate hike. For those that have not been across the bridge, this is a great opportunity to experience the roar of the rapids. It is has quickly become one of my new favorite go to landmarks for visiting friends and relatives. OUR ROUTE: We will begin in the floodwall parking lot off Semmes Ave, (near Legends) and walk under the Manchester Bridge to the walkover at the Suntrust parking lot. From the walk over we will cross the T’Pott Bridge to Browns Island and walk the pipeline. Then we will cross the Mayo Bridge, head across the south floodwall and explore the new ring sculptures and pathways. After we are finished exploring, we will cross back over the T’Pott Bridge towards Belle Isle. Once on Belle Isle, we will take the newly repaired footbridge across the river to the Buttermilk trail, and pick up the Lower Buttermilk Trail at the top of the stairs. This portion of the trail is very rocky in spots but manageable. Once we are back to the Suntrust parking area, we will head back to the parking lot to our cars. Optional drinks and snacks at Legends afterwards. HIKING DISTANCE: 5.4 miles (Approx. 2 hours depending on # of stops required and trail conditions) TRAIL TERRAIN: A little of everything – mostly paved, dirt, rocks, & gravel. Depending on the weather, the trail can be a little muddy and slippery in places, so dress accordingly.
DIFFICULTY: Easy to moderate. This is a good "first" hike for beginners. There are stairs
involved, rocky terrain, and a metal ladder to climb at the end of the pipeline. WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Camera, sturdy, broken-in shoes; water, and snacks.
Meet in the floodwall parking lot Under the Manchester Bridge (9th Street), get off on the Semmes Ave exit, bear to the left, go under the bridge and turn left onto Semmes. You will see the Floodwall parking sign on
the left (close to Legends Brewery).
For more information or details please contact Brenda Bird at [email protected] (804-437-3609).
Please RSVP so that I have your contact information in case the hike needs to be cancelled for any reason. (I will walk this in the rain, but will cancel for a downpour , thunder , or lightning.)
NO PETS PLEASE!
“A body in motion stays in motion”
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RSC Communications
www.RichmondSkiClub.org provides the most up to date Information about RSC activities.
Log on to view photos, read the Pacesetter and find out where and when upcoming social are
taking place. You must sign up on the website in order to receive e-blasts and
reminders about Club activities. If you have any questions or are not receiving e-blasts
and reminders, please contact our webmaster, Ed Quigley at [email protected].
If you know of a member who does not have internet access, please email Andrea Shimko or
Stacy Sprowl at [email protected], and she will arrange to have a hard copy mailed.
Announcing a NEW Fundraising Campaign for RSC!
We will soon launch anew fundraising campaign through Bonfire for various shirt styles/colors where you will order directly from our unique campaign website. The campaign will be announced in advance
and then purchases will be made during a specific timeframe of 2-3 weeks. Specifics will be com-municated later through RSC e-blast and by inquiring to
[email protected] Here’s the design (logo on left chest, themed artwork
enlarged across the back.)
Stay tuned!
Have you moved? Changed your e-mail? Have a new phone number? Let us know! E-Mail [email protected] by July 1st to have your up to date information in the directory.
RSC Window Clings on Sale
NOW!!
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Mountain Travel Symposium (MTS) 2017
What is MTS? It is a travel show that is held yearly at a various western ski resorts where ski club leaders from all over North America come to learn about the offerings of various resorts, tour operators, hotels, etc. This year 145 ski club leaders came to Banff, Alberta, Canada. Richmond Ski Club runs enough trips that we were able to send our President Elect, Mike Larson and also the VP of Trips, Steve Switzer. The cost of the trip is heavily subsidized by the vendors, so it is a great deal for club representatives. At MTS, we got to visit both Lake Louise and Sunshine Village ski resorts. Several of the vendors sponsored various meals and parties. The most important function is that one day we set up individual meetings with the vendors. Steve and Mike each had over 25 meetings, and it is set up like speed dating. Steve spoke with vendors from Colorado and Canada, Mike meet with everyone else. We were able to meet with several places where we plan to run trips next year as well as establish contacts with places we might like to go in the future. One of the big focuses of MTS this year was Japan. Several people from the Japan tourism agencies gave very interesting presentations. We learned that Japan has more ski resorts than any other country in the world (over 580!) and some resorts in the northern island of Hokkaido receive over 800 inches of powder a year annually. The winds come across Siberia and hit the Sea of Japan to pick up moisture, then when they hit the mountains it’s like wringing out a sponge. Richmond Ski Club is going to give serious consideration to running a trip there in 2019. Another major benefit to MTS is the opportunity to meet people from other clubs from all over North America. It is fascinating to learn about how big other clubs are, how many trips they run and how they do business. One thing for certain, Richmond Ski Club is in the top tier in terms of participation, number of trips, and organization. A large number of clubs only do one or two trips a year. They don’t have the same level of experience our trip leaders
have and their accounting is very basic. Richmond Ski Club has increased membership the last 3 years and we are in a really strong position.
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Contact a current board member for information on volunteering with RSC by
hosting a social, leading an activity or trip, or serving on the board of directors.
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Please consider supporting this key fundraising effort. The Donovan campaign will run through the beginning of November. While we appreciate contributions at any time of year, remember that for every $2 dollars you donate dur-ing this campaign, our friends at the Donovan Foundation will contribute an additional dollar. To contribute, you may mail a check to:
Wintergreen Adaptive Sports P.O. Box 4334
Charlottesville, VA 22905
Wintergreen Adaptive Sports
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New Application Renewal
Name: ______________________________________ Birth date: ___/___/___ Male Female
T First Last
Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Number Street City State Zip
Phone #: ( )____________________ Phone #: ( )__________________________ Home 2nd Phone # Work Cell
E-Mail: ___________________________________________________________ E-mail address will be used for sending our monthly newsletter, The Pacesetter, and notifying members of upcoming events.
Occupation (or Employer): ______________________________________ ……………………………………………………… .………. For listing in our annual Membership Directory…………………………………………………….
Snow Sports Interest: Skier Snowboarder Non-Skier Downhill Cross Country Racing
Other Interests: Golf Tennis Hiking Biking Camping Scuba Diving Other _____________
Type of Membership Desired: Junior (Age 18-25): $25 Individual (40+): $40
Young Adult Individual (Age 26-39): $30 Family (40+): $60
Young Adult Family (Age 26-39): $50
Complete this section for Family Membership (Must have same residence, can include dependent children 25 and under):
Name (2): _________________________ Birth date: ________ Relationship to Applicant ______________________ (Second Adult Family Member) (i.e. spouse/sibling/roommate/other)
Email address: _____________________________________________________________
Child: ________________________ Birth date: _______Child: __________________________ Birth Date:_______
Child: ________________________ Birth date: _______Child: __________________________ Birth date: _______ (Continue on next page if necessary)
New Members: How did you hear of us? ____________________________________________________________
I’m interested in volunteering for RSC Committees: Activities/Social Fundraising Marketing Membership Special Events
(Optional) Order club name tag (s): $6 per tag – Name if different from above _____________________________ (Pick up at monthly meeting)
(Optional) Newsletter by mail: $25 newsletter by mail per membership year (Emailed at No Charge)
Total Amount Enclosed $ ________ (Include cost of membership & Optional Items) In consideration of the benefits of membership in RSC, I do hereby absolve, release and waive any and all liability claims or demands against RSC, its Board and Officers, and each and every member thereof, which may arise out of, or be related to any injury, damage or pecuniary loss to me or any member of my family by reason of such club membership and participation in club sponsored activities. Any disputes arising from this contract will be settled under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Disputes will be adjudicated using the courts of the City of Richmond, Virginia. Payments, Contributions or gifts to The Richmond Ski Club are not deductible as charitable contri-butions for Federal income tax purposes. I/We have read and agree to abide by the By-Laws and policies of the Richmond Ski Club.
Signature (1): ________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Signature (2): ________________________________________ Date: ______________________ Application invalid unless signed
JOIN/RENEW ONLINE AT WWW.RICHMONDSKICLUB.ORG You can join online and mail in a check!
[PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY!!!!] Revised 04-19-17
Membership Application
Please Mail and Make Checks Payable to: Membership Term 5/1/17 – 4/30/18
RSC Membership 8304 Gwinnett Road Henrico, VA 23229 Phone: (804) 387-7484 [email protected]
Directory Info: RSC publishes a Membership Directory each year (distributed to members and directory advertisers only). Please check if you DO NOT want your information published in this directory: Do Not List My Information
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Richmond Ski Club Trip Application
Liability Disclaimer: In consideration of the benefits of membership in RSC, I do hereby absolve, release and waive any and all liabil-ity claims or demands against RSC, its Board and Officers, and each and every member thereof, which may arise out of, or be related to any injury, damage or pecuniary loss to me or any member of my family by reason of such club membership and participation in club-sponsored activities. Membership Qualification: Per Article III of the By-Laws of Richmond Ski Club, Inc., all trip participants must be a member in good stand-ing of the RSC in order to participate on an RSC trip. I/We understand that if my/our RSC membership is/are not current and paid in full at the time the Trip Application is submitted, that said Trip Application and Deposit will be held until membership verification is confirmed by the Membership Director and that my/our space on trip is not guaranteed until confirmed. Cancellation Policy: The fees listed below will be charged for all cancellations except when the date or destination changed after a member signed up for the trip, when the price exceeds the estimated published price range in effect at the date of sign-up by 5% or more, if membership is revoked for just cause (Article III Section 6 of By-Laws), or by permission of the VP of Trips in the event of a cancellation out of the control of the individual for injury, death or serious illness in the family, or job related. Refunds (less administrative fees) will be made only if a replacement person is found. A cancellation can only be replaced if an activity is full, and cancellees will be replaced in order of their cancellation. If no replacement is found, any unrecoverable expenses paid by RSC will be deducted from the refund. Disputes: Any disputes arising from this contract will be settled under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Disputes will be adjudicated using the courts of the City of Richmond, Virginia Charitable Disclaimer: Payments, Contributions or gifts to The Richmond Ski Club are not deductible as charitable contributions for Fed-eral income tax purposes. Cancellation Fees: Weekend Trip-$25 Week Trip-$50 The Purchase of Trip Insurance is highly recommended for weeklong trips.
Trip Destination: _______________________________________________Trip Date: ___________ Important Note: Print Names as they appear on your Driver’s License, Passport or other form of acceptable ID when flying. Participant’s Name(s): _______________________________________________ Date of Birth: ___________
(Include Nickname in _______________________________________________ Date of Birth: ___________
Parentheses) _______________________________________________ Date of Birth: ___________
_______________________________________________ Date of Birth: ___________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________ State, Zip _____________________________
Phone Numbers: (1st Participant) Home ________________ Cell ________________
(2nd Participant) Home ________________ Cell ________________
(3rd Participant) Home ________________ Cell ________________
(4th Participant) Home ________________ Cell ________________
Primary Email Contact: ____________________@___________ Prefer to be contacted by: Email__HomePh__Cell__
Emergency Contact: ___________________________________________ EC Contact Phone #: _______________
I/we would like to room with: _____________________________________ (Non-smoking/Smoking) _____________
Enclosed is my check/cash in the amount of $_________________ as trip deposit for _______ spaces. The cost of this trip is $____________ per person; Non-skier/other adjustments are $____________ Week Deposit =$250; weekend=$75; per participant. Make check payable to RSC-name of the trip. Mail to respective Trip Leader. I/we have read the liability disclaimer, cancellation policy, RSC By-Laws and policies and agree to be bound by them. Participant’s Signature (s):
Date: ________________ _______________________________________________________ (1st Participant)
Date: ________________ _______________________________________________________ (2nd Participant) Minor (Y/N)
Date: ________________ _______________________________________________________ (3rd Participant) Minor (Y/N) Date: ________________ _______________________________________________________ (4th Participant) Minor (Y/N) Parent/Guardian must sign for any minor children Rev. 04-20-17