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GE SKI CLUB NEWSLETTER
MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 327 NEW HARTFORD, NY 13413
WEBSITE: www.geskiclub.org
MARCH 2016
Inside This Issue
Board Meetings & Basket Raffle
Board Officers & Happy Hours
Mtn Kilimanjaro & Nominations
50th Anniversary Party
Ski Season
Winter Events Table
Forms
Calendar (February/March)
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10/12
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VOL. 49 ISSUE 11
General Membership Meetings
Are held at the Elk’s Club on `1315 Champlin
Ave. in Utica at 6:30 PM. Meetings are now the
3rd Tuesday of every month from Sept. to
April. Guests are always welcome.
See You All in April!!!
Newsletter Articles must be received by March 20th to be in the April newsletter and sent in Word
format. E-mail to newsletter@geskiclub.org
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Membership Forms can also be found on the website at
http://www.geskiclub.org/pdfs/memapp.pdf
Board Meetings
Board Officers meeting will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at the
Gander Mtn. store in New Hartford. April 12th
If any general member wishes to bring anything up to the board, - they are welcome – but
strongly suggest they contact the VP to get on the agenda.
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BASKET RAFFLE
ATTENTION: ALL YOU SUPER HEROES OUT THERE!!!
"Yes" everyone reading this can be a "super hero" and your RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM needs you to
"jump-start" our fundraising for the American Cancer Society.
All you have to do is gather item(s) to create a "basket". Sometimes it helps to have a theme, for
example, movie night, lottery board, beach party, Italian Dinner, you get the idea. Then bring your
creations to the April General Meeting on the 19th and we will raffle them after the business part of the
meeting. For those who prefer to buy raffle tickets, we need you too.
So, will you be a Super Hero????
For more info or questions, contact Ron Geiskopf 732-5926 or Pat O'Hara 525-7288.
NOTES FROM BETH
BOARD OFFICERS
MARCH 2016
FOR 2015-2016
PRESIDENT
BETH MARTIN
315-404-0783
president@geskiclub.org
Well it is March and the last good month to ski
here in Upstate NY.
Let it snow.
VICE PRESIDENT
JERRY STELMA
868-3309
vp@geskiclub.org
TREASURER
JEANNINE MURTAUGH-REATH
735-0349
SECRETARY
SANDY MCGLYNN
768-4243
ALPINE
ANDY REATH
735-0349
CROSS-COUNTRY
VACANT
MEMBERSHIP/Info/Applications
ROSEMARY FORSTI
735-8842
WAYNE DEL MEDICO
738-0166
membership@geskiclub.org
NEWSLETTER
DONNA WESTER
527-6100
newsletter@geskiclub.org
PUBLICITY
JERRY GORTNER
762-8038
gerald.gortner@yahoo.com
Elections are underway. Don't forget to cast your
ballots.
The Spring Picnic is March 13th at Royal
Mountain. Weather permitting of course. Always
a great time.
Bring a covered dish to pass.
We are always looking for summer events. If you
have anything in mind you would like to do
please let the board know.
It's all about the fun!
Happy Easter,
Beth
SOCIAL – CHRISTMAS/SPRING
social@geskiclub.org
TRIPS
DICK FORSTI
TOM LAZZARO
735-8842
489-6432
trips@geskiclub.org
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
KATHY GREEN
MIKE HARDIMAN
865-8442
982-2224
Immediate Past President
TOM O’HARA
525-1858
oharatom1@verizon.net
HAPPY HOURS
(around 5:30 pm for Happy Hour)
March
March 4th – Killabrew (New Hartford)
March 18th – Uno’s – (New Hartford)
April
Apr 8th – Stockdale's, (Oriskany)
Apr 22nd – The Mill (Rome)
CLIMBING MOUNT KILIMANJARO
TUESDAY, MARCH 22 6:30 PM
SITRIN HOME CONFERENCE ROOM,
2050 Tilden Ave, Main Building.
Enter through the second entrance near the larger parking lot
Paul Fortin, a member of our club, recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. He
will deliver a presentation of his experience.
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July Camping Trip
If you’ve thought about planning your Summer then you may want to include
camping in your plans. We will be camping at Lewey Lake, located North of
Speculator on Rte 30, on the July 15-17th weekend. Some campers do start their
trip on Wednesday or Thursday. We currently have site #’s 113, 121, 122,& 119.
Go to www.reserveamerica.com to make reservations. Contact Ron – 732-5926 for more information.
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Nominations For Board Members
It's Nomination Time.
The Nomination Form is included in this Newsletter as well as having been attached to NewsBlasts and
available at the General Meetings.
Nominate as many people as you like, some may not accept their nomination.
Also, nominate yourself for any position you want.
Please avoid write-in votes later.
In the interest of transparency, all candidates should be known to all the voters.
The ballot should be open and honest.
Do not participate in hidden agendas and surprises.
You can email your Nominees to gjstelma@gmail.com .
You can also follow the mailing instructions on the back of the form.
I misspoke at the February Meeting.
The Nomination period will end on March 31 NOT February 29.
The Election will begin April 5th, 2 weeks before the final General Meeting as per the Bylaws.
Jerry Stelma, Vice President
GE Ski Club
Position and Description
2016-2017 Board Position
Nomination Form
I nominate
(Nominate as many people as you like for each Position)
President: Shall be Executive head of the Club, and when
present, shall preside at General and Board Meetings. Shall work
with all Board members and generally oversee and be advised of
all Club activities and functions. Shall be an ex officio member of
all committees. Shall promote the Club in the local and ski
community.
Vice President(s): Shall assume the duties of the President in the
event of the President's absence, removal, or resignation. Assist
in planning and running General Meetings and notifying all
Board members of Board Meetings and said business. Oversee
the Inventory List and coordinate spring/summer/fall events with
Board and Event Chairpersons. Complete special tasks requested
by the President.
Treasurer: Responsible for managing all funds of the Club,
keeping full and accurate account of all receipts and expenditures
for each and all events. Collect required financial forms from
those handling club monies. Advise the Board on financial
matters pertaining to past events. Responsible for all deposits and
reconciliation of the Club's accounts. File taxes by the federal
deadline. Keep an accurate Inventory List on file provided by the
Vice President.
Secretary: Responsible for recording, maintaining, and reporting
all meeting minutes to the Board. Take care of other Club
correspondence.
Sergeants-at-Arms: Shall staff the entrance door at General
Meetings to make sure only proper age persons enter, check that
only Members, guests, prospective members, or speakers enter.
Shall greet all entrants. Shall collect entrance fee, 50/50 raffle
money, or special donations required for entry. Shall record the
entry finances and submit with proper financial form to the
Treasurer. May be required to assure that only proper individuals
are at Board Meetings. May be required to bring a motion to
terminate a Board Member. Should assure that all individuals are
conducting themselves in a proper manor at all meetings or
events. May be required to escort improper individuals from a
meeting or event with any help needed to do so. Should notify the
Board of any such needed action.
Membership Chairperson(s): Responsible for processing
membership applications, collecting dues, forwarding money and
financial forms to the Treasurer. Maintain membership
information of Club members and should have a Membership
Roster available by the end of January.
Position and Description
I nominate
(Nominate as many people as you like for each Position)
Trip Chairperson(s): Responsible for planning, organizing,
coordinating, and advising all details relating to day and multiday trips. Collect completed trip sign up forms and payments
from each participant. Balance trip finances at completion and
turn in report to Treasurer. Work with Alpine and Cross Country
Chairpersons.
Alpine Chairperson: Responsible for the promotion of alpine
skiing within New York State and surrounding areas. Investigate
and assist in selecting ski destinations; work with Trip
Chairperson(s) and X-C Chairperson in planning trips and events.
Set up a ski lesson program at a local ski area, if needed. May act
as a Trip Leader in the absence of a Trip Chairperson. Promote
Club with local ski shops. May act as a liaison between the Club
and other ski organizations.
Cross Country Ski Chairperson: Responsible for the promotion
of cross country skiing. Organize and plan cross country ski
events. Work closely with Trip and Alpine Chairperson(s) on
trips and events. May act as a Trip Leader in the absence of the
Trip Chairperson. Assist in promoting the Club with local ski
shops.
Publicity Chairperson: Publicize the Club to the general
populace and Club Events to the Members by appropriate means,
such as newspaper, radio, TV, flyers, social media, or public
events.
Newsletter Chairperson(s): Responsible for collecting,
organizing, editing, and distributing the newsletter and other
material received from the Board, General Membership, or Event
Chairpersons. Recording of minutes from all Board Meetings in
the absence of the Secretary.
Social Chairperson(s): Responsible for planning and organizing
the Club's major social events and gatherings. Turn in event
financial report and forms to the Treasurer. Shall work with the
Board on special projects and assist in the planning of speakers or
entertainment at General Meetings.
Sales Chairperson(s): With advisement to and guidance from
the Board, shall design, research, procure, and store Club logo
items for sale or gifts to Members or guests.
Return completed form
in person to Vice President, or
mail to G.E. Ski Club, Inc., Attn: VP, PO Box 327, New Hartford, NY 13413
Hay everyone the invitations are out. We are getting excited about the upcoming event and we hope
you are as well. All you have to do now is send in your reservation with payment to secure your spot.
If you did not get an invitation in the mail you can print this one and send it in. Don't wait, do it now
before you forget as our DEADLINE is May 10th.
It may seem like a ways away but it isn't. In fact I have already received reservations. Don't be shy. Call
Kathy White if you have any questions 723-7741
Well folks, so far this has been a tough season for the club. Two Gore busses not full
and lost money, one and possibly another canceled. Elk Mountain and Magic
Mountain trips canceled. Sunday River only half full. The board and trip chairs are at
a loss to explain this. These events are put together for your enjoyment. If you want
you may contact the president and let us know why you may not have participated this
season. It can help us in the future to plan winter events. Keep in mind, lots of good
spring skiing coming up.
The good news is, the trip to Mt Tremblant is full. That should be a good time for
those going.
Remember the spring picnic on March 13. It will be at Royal Mt again.
ROYAL MOUNTAIN
Come join fellow ski clubbers for our annual spring ski picnic to be held at
Royal Mt. route 10 Caroga Lake on March 13.
Bring an appetizer or desert to pass. We will support the area by buying main lunch
entre from the cafeteria. After skiing we will retire to the bar for a couple après ski
beverages.
Royal has had very good snow conditions and grooming this season. Some of the best
around.
MT. TREMBLANT
Ski, Snowboard, Cross Country or just relax and shop at our French
Neighbor
When: Sat April 2nd through Tues April 5th
Bus Leaves DOT Parking lot at 7AM Sat
Where: 2 Bedroom Condos w/common Kitchen & Living Room.
In the heart of pedestrian village at La tour des Voyageurs Hotel.
Ski in/Ski out w/ hot tub
COST(s): Bus and Condo: $280 per person PLUS the
number of Lift Tickets: $50/day ($35 Seniors/Youth) 3 days
available!
Lift Tickets must be paid by March 1 to get these rates.
$100 due Jan 1 $100 due Feb 1
Bal by March 1
Checks made out to GE Ski Club with a trip form
Dick Forsti
735-8842
richardforsti@gmail.com
G E SKI CLUB WINTER EVENTS 2015-2016
as of 2/24/16
Ski area & Ski club events*
Special Mountain & Council Deals**
For all G E club trips, you must be a member and a trip form must be completed for each event.
Mar 13, Sun, Spring Picnic – ROYAL MTN
Apr 2-5, Sat-Tues, MT TREMBLANT, Cn.
Empire card.- on line $99. 1st day free, 50% off mid
week, 25% off weekends, 6th day free. Gore, Whiteface,
Belleayre.
Toggenburg: Military ID-$15. Lift, lesson, lunch special:
Sr. 60+, M, W, F, $20 & 25. Adult, Tu & Th, $30 & $35
ORDA -Coke Wed. Full coke product, reduced rate lift
tickets.–non holiday. Gore & Whiteface $48, Belleayre $32
Ski council discount days**membership card+photo I D
May 21, Sat. Club’s 50th anniversary party
Catamount- M-F, non holiday, all season -$20
3/5,12-$49
Gore:-$42-3/7,20,21
Whiteface:-$42-3/6,7
Belleayre:- $38 -3/14, 20, 21
Mad River -$39-3/21 to 25
STOWE: -$45-; 3/18-20; 4/8-10
Mt Snow:$56 3/12
Okemo- 3/4,26,27-$44; 3/5-$49
Killington:; Pico $35 3/11,14;- Kill-$49 Pico-$403/12,13
Windham -$45: 3/17
Plattekill: $10 off
* Events and dates may be changed, added or delegated, depending on snow conditions, weather or other
circumstances beyond our control, without notice.
G E Ski Club member discounts at these Local ski areas** ***
**Picture I D and current club membership card required at ski areas for club lift ticket discounts.
Snow Ridge-$25, McCauley Mt -$20, Oak Mt- $10 off (member & immediate family),
Toggenburg -$30, Greek Peak -$49, Royal Mt.-2 for 1, Plattikill- $10 off,
Butternut - $5 to $20 off, Willard (many discounts avail.), Catamount- M-F N/H $20.
***-Weekend prices, midweek may be lower, holidays may be higher.
March
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
2
Thu
3
Fri
Sat
4
5
Happy Hour
Killabrew
Heart Run and Walk –
Utica College
12
6
7
8
9
10
11
Sunday River
Sunday River
Board Mtg
Gander Mtn. – 6:00
Sunday River
Sunday River
Sunday River
16
17
18
X-Country - TBD
Sunday River
13
14
Spring Picnic – Royal
Mtn.
15
General Mtg – Elks
Club - 6:30 pm
19
Happy Hour – Uno’s
20
21
22
23
24
27
28
29
30
31
25
26
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April
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
Mt. Tremblant
3
4
5
Mt. Tremblant
Mt. Tremblant
Mt. Tremblant
10
11
12
6
7
8
9
Happy Hour
Stockdales (Oriskany)
13
14
15
16
20
21
22
23
Board Mtg
Gander Mtn. – 6:00
17
18
19
General Mtg – Elks
Club - 6:30 pm
24
25
26
Happy Hour
The Mill (Rome)
27
28
29
30
2016
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