A Message from Our President

A Message from Our President
Jan., 2016
My Fellow Fagowees,
I hope Santa was good to you, even if Mother Nature wasn't.
December isn't over as I write this but it looks like we're going to set some
weather records…the wrong kind. So far every day in December multiple cities
are breaking high temperature records, some of them over 100 years old. We
aren't quite that warm in Cleveland, but there's no real snow in our near future.
Hopefully the forecasters are wrong and while reading this you'll be able to look
out your window and not see any grass.
This is not good news for skiers. I just saw a video posted by Mad River inviting
people to come and "Ski the patch". Their patch of man-made snow can't be
more than 25 feet long. It's looking like some local resorts may be breaking
records for the latest opening day.
Meanwhile out West they are getting dumped on. This is great for those who
have the time and money to head out there, but it just makes the rest of us
jealous.
We haven't seen any real snow this season - at least not yet, but it could be
worse. We don't get a lot of flooding (unless you are lucky enough to live on a
river.) We don't get hurricanes (except Sandy). And we usually only see rain or
snow falling from the sky (except when it hails.) In the Philippines there have
been reports of fish raining down from the sky. In Hungary it's frogs. In parts of
Australia it sometimes rains spiders! I'm not joking - look it up!
Lots of people are taking advantage of the warm weather by biking, golfing and
wearing t-shirts and flip flops. Some crazies are even water skiing! (No, that's
not me.) If it's still warm when you read this, quit complaining and take the
opportunity to go for a walk outside without wearing 6 layers.
I promise you, Winter is coming!
Bill
FAGOWEE MEETING INFORMATION
The Fagowees Ski Club is a proud member of the Cleveland Metro Ski Council
www.fagowees.org
Club Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the
Month
Doors Open at 7:00pm-Meeting starts at 8:00pm
MOVING?
Let us know!
AMPOLS HALL-4737 Pearl RoadCleveland
Laurie Wolohan at
membership@fagowees.org
$6.00 Members- $8.00 Guests
Beer, Wine, Pop and Munchies
Wolohan(Specialty Nights- $1.00 Additional)
Greeting you at the door will be…
Jan. 5, 2016
Formal Mtg.
Dave Mitzel/ Mike Popik
Jan. 19, 2016
Formal Mtg.
Laurie Wolohan/ Dawn Ulle
Feb. 2, 2016
Formal Mtg.
Lisa Giba/ Dawn Ulle
Feb. 16, 2016
Formal Mtg.
Renae Delvitto/ Evan Pierce
President
Winter Social
Bill Wolohan
440-201-9656 Dawn Ulle
440-590president@fagowees.org
5330
wintersocial@fagowees.org
Vice President
Sharon Eckhardt
216-362Summer Social
7470
John Giba
440-941vp@fagowees.org
5829
summersocial@fagowees.org
Secretary
Sue Koslowski
440-213-2582 Membership Chair
secretary@fagowees.org
Laurie Wolohan
440-986-0880
membership@fagowees.org
Treasurer
Jodi Leal
216-832-8506 Trustees
treasurer@fagowees.org
Cynthia Daniels
330-7236999
Krista Petrolla
216-215Auditor
Dave Mitzel
330-573-1441 1224
auditor@fagowees.org
Mike Gumbish
216-433-0071
Donna Kuhar
216-3378738
Mike Kupiec
216-382-7284
Trustees@fagowees.org
Race Committee
Assistant Merchandise Chair
Renae Delvitto
216-221-4559 Lisa Giba
216-741-9198
Larry Foote
216-244-4340 merchandise@fagowees.org
Mike Kupiec
216-382-7284
race@fagowees.org
Happening (newsletter)
Editor Judy Guinter 727-415-0113
happening@fagowees.org
CMSC (Metro) & Int’l Rep
Krista Petrolla
216-215-1224
cmsc@fagowees.org
Website Chairman
Evan Pierce
440-2586024
Publicity Chair
Lauren Krysiak
216-904-1090 web@fagowees.org
publicity@fagowees.org
Assistant Website Chairman
Mike Popik
216-447-1698
Elections Chair
elections@fagowees.org
web@fagowees.org
Merchandise Chair
Past President
Donna Brown
440-313-8690 Sharon Eckhardt 216-362-7470
merchandise@fagowees.org
Chaplain Du Jour
St. Bernard of Menthon
FAGOWEES of the MONTH
January, 2016
This month, the Trustees are nominating two of our members as the January
recipients of the Fagowees of the Month. During one of our meetings, an
AMPOL Hall employee came over to our side of the hall and asked for
help. Apparently, one of their customers in the bar area had fallen down (nonalcohol related fall) and she needed our help to get him up. These two
Fagowees members went over in the time of need: Mark H. and Brian
K. Mark & Brian used kindness to come to the rescue of the man, so that he
had dignity in getting back on his feet. Heck, haven’t we all fallen in times of
drunkenness? How embarrassing, right??! But this man, not drunk at all, needed
our help and two of our members helped preserve his dignity!
Over the years, Mark & Brian have helped out the club in other ways. Brian
organized the many unclaimed membership badges—alphabetizing them for the
Membership Chairman. Mark has tirelessly organized Houseboat each year.
Please congratulate these two fine men as our January Fagowees of the month.
Other current wish-list items include:
New Clothing
Large or hotel size toiletries
Feminine hygiene items
Cold medicine, cough drops,
Tylenol
Alarm Clocks
(Other household furnishings
are not requested at this time)
New twin size sheets
New pillows
New plastic shower curtains
New towels, washcloths, hand
towels
Gift Cards for Pathways,
childcare: Chuck E Cheese,
Chick-Fil-A, Burger King,
McDonalds, Fandango
Diapers (especially sizes 4, 5, 6)
Wipes
Pull-ups
All day RTA bus passes
$10 gift cards for Marshalls,
Payless, Walmart, Target
Editor’s Note…
So, it wasn’t a BIG turnout, but it was BIG fun!
I’m talking about Alien 3D Vacation Mini-Golf, found at 260 South Court St., Medina, OH 44256
In the Lower Level of Castle Noel, 1/2 block South of Medina Square, door entrance is under the
overhang on the South Court Street Parking Lot.
We actually didn’t even have enough time to do a thorough tour of Castle Noel (but, of course,
we did get a visit with Santa!) Alien Golf is amazing! Mark Klaus, yes, his real name, is an area
sculptor and artist. Every effect, every electronic, every tree, shrub, flower… well, everything
comes from his mind and hands. Mark even designed the pattern in most of the carpeting
throughout, and the special effects are mind blowing.
Building Castle Noel was his dream since High School. We only got to explore the set from The
Christmas Story so we could tell Santa what we wanted. We also met Derek, an elf from the
movie, The Christmas Story, and Mark and I even rode the big, red slide from the movie!
So, for those of you needing a great fun night, with the kids, or without, check out Alien 3D
Vacation Min-Golf, and plan to take in Castle Noel, too!
The Winter Planning Party
Took place on Wednesday, September 30th at my house. The party was a wine
tasting event, in which 30 people attended. Aside from drinking nearly 2 cases
of wine (I know, shocking, right???), we did manage to accomplish some
business. Here is a sneak preview of some of the events that our trip leaders will
be bringing you this winter season…..
Coming your way this season……..
January, 2016
22-24- Swain I – Barb J. & Mike Gumbish, mgumbish@aol.com
February, 2016
10- Holiday Valley Day Trip/Downtown happy hour- Dawn U. & Tim C.
19-21- Kissing Bridge/Holiday Valley – Mark Pillon & Krista P., mrpillon@gmail.com
24- Holimont – Tony Tomsick, toeknee.t@roadrunner.com
26- 03/04/16- Sun Valley, Idaho – Al Feronti, aferonti@amfinancialgroup.com
26-28- Bristol Mountain – Laurie McCombs & Chris Stimac (the Bristol Bitches)
laurie.mccombs@sbcglobal.net, castimac@sbcglobal.net
March, 2016
4-6- Swain II – Mike Gumbish & Lauren K., mgumbish@aol.com
12-19- March 12 – 19 – Park City, Utah – Jered Popik & Sharon E.,
popikjj@gmail.com, iske2@wowway.com
CLASSIFIED
ALPACA CREW SOCKS
Durable. Warm. Snuggly. Great for skiing, hiking. $25 / PAIR.
Also selling: Yarn, comforters, scarves, hats, roving. Contact :Anne Houdek amh14400@gmail.com
Visit Snowshoe for vacation fun!!
For rent: 3 Bedroom/3 Bath 1st Floor Slope side Mountain Lodge Condo
Visit: http://www.snowshoeskicondo.com/accommodations/116 for more information.
18 minutes from Telluride**Chris Lawson from D.C. Fagowees has a place for rent in the Telluride area. It's
outside of town just off of route 145, and on the bus line, and behind a nice restaurant, the Angler Inn. It is listed
on vrbo.com/472268. You can contact Chris at skisinair@gmail.com.
SWAIN
ONE
January 22-24, 2016
21 and
Over
Yes, you heard right!
Swain bus trips with the Fagowees are back!!!
Bus Trip Includes:
• Round trip bus transportation, beer, wine, and sandwiches
• WESTSIDE DEPARTURE Friday January 22 @ 6:00 pm
o Lakefront Bus Terminal/ 13315Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH
• EASTSIDE DEPARTURE Friday, January 22 @ 6:30 pm
o Park-n-Ride lot @ Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland, OH
• 2-night stay in Swain, NY; bus returns Sunday, January 24 between 9-10 pm
• 3 lodging options (all within walking distance of the slopes, bars, & fun!!):
o 6 or 8-person, 2-bedroom condominium
o 10 person cabin
o 10 person “frat” house
Trip Leaders: Mike Gumbish [216-798-1944; mgumbish@aol.com]
Bobbi Jordan [440-572-8240; barb_jordan@praxair.com]
Pricing: *no reservations without full deposit!!
Total Pkg #1 (bus,6 person condo, 2-day lift ticket)
Total Pkg #2 (bus, 8 person condo, 2-day lift ticket)
Total Pkg #3 (bus, frat house/cabin, bed, 2-day lift ticket)
Drive-up (excludes bus) – only available after 40 bus
spots sold
Bus Only (excludes loging) only if space available.
Fagowee Member
CMSC Member
$290
$260
$250
$40 less than above
Guest
$315
$285
$275
$40 less than above
$85
$85
On Sale Now!!
{at regular FSC Meetings at Ampol Hall}
DEPOSIT $50 to reserve your spot!
Check out the new trails: Shakey’s Trees, Hidden Shadows, Alleghany Glades, and Outlaw.
Holiday Valley Day Trip
And Winter Jamboree
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Cost: $80 members, $87 guests, lift ticket only - $40
Deposit: $25.00 - Final payment due January 5
West side pick up: Bus leaves 5:30 A.M (Sharp)
Lakefront Charters, 13315 Brookpark Rd.,
Cleveland (Across from Malleys)
East side pick up: Bus leaves 6:00 A.M (Sharp)
Lakeland Community College, Park-n-Ride Lot,
7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland
(Exit 193 for Rt 306 South off I-90)
Breakfast: Donuts, bagels, Bloody Marys
Screwdrivers/Beer/Wine/Pop/Water/Juice/Coffee
Snacks and drinks on the way home
Leave Holiday Valley - 3:30 for
Happy Hour – Downtown Ellicotville
(on your own)
Depart EVL for home 5:45 pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Dawn U: 440.590.5330 thewinegal@att.net
Tim C: 440-242-7733 tczaruk@yahoo.com
Make checks payable to: Fagowees Ski Club
Mail to: Dawn Ulle
30572 Mallard Cove, Westlake, 44145
February 19-21, 2016
Kissing Bridge/
Holiday Valley
Fagowees
Bus Trip
ONLY
$220
BUS TRIP INCLUDES
• Bus transportation, lift tickets, food, beer and wine
• Westside departure, Friday 6:00pm
Lake Front Bus Terminal / Brookpark Rd
• Eastside departure, Friday 6:45pm
Lakeland College / Broadmore + Kirtland Rd
• 2 night hotel stay
PLUS! Continental breakfast in main lobby
PLUS! Early and late morning departures to the hill
PLUS! Saturday night party bus to Ellicottville
Sign Up Today!
Contact
Mark Pillon
K
K
K
216-701-5747
mrpillon@gmail.com
TRIP COST
Member Price*
4 PEOPLE / 2 QUEEN BEDS
3 PEOPLE / 2 QUEEN BEDS
2 PEOPLE / 1 BED
$220
$235
$265
*Not a Fagowees member? Add $20.
Or
Krista Petrolla
216-215-1224
krista.petrolla@gmail.com
“Hello Boss? I’m S.O.O.O.O Sick”
Call in sick and join the Fagowees at
Holimont
A private ski area in New York
Wednesday February 24, 2016
West side pick up Bus leaves 5:30 A.M (Sharp)
Lakefront Bus lines-13315 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland (Across from Malleys)
East side pick up Bus leaves 6:00 A.M (Sharp)
Lakeland Community College Park-n-Ride Lot, 7700 Clocktower Dr. Kirtland
(Exit 193 for Rt 306 South off I-90)
Members $ 82, Guests: $ 89, Lifts Only $40
No Refunds after February 2, Unless event sells Out
Includes
Bus, Lift Ticket, Continental Breakfast Coffee, Juice, Beer Wine
Also Featuring!
Tony’s Famous Apres Ski Cookout, If the event sells out!
Contact: holimont@fagowees.org
Trip Leaders: Tony Tomsic (440-225-5035) and Gary Krusinski (216-925-2221)
Sun Valley Ski Trip
https://www.sunvalley.com
Dates: Friday February 26, 2016 to Friday March 4, 2016
7 Nights of lodging at The Christophe Condo Hotel which is three blocks from the River Run base area and five blocks
from downtown Ketchum. It is on the town shuttle route, which provides free service to the ski lifts and all areas of the resort.
Amenities include Full Kitchen, Underground Parking, Elevator, Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub.
Ground transfer to and from Sun Valley Airport
5 days of skiing at Sun Valley
Welcome reception
Midweek Party
Total Package is $1103
This is for Ground Only- we have sold out our allotment of group air and cannot receive any
additional spots on a group basis. You may be able to call UA and ask for the same flight (see flight
info below) or use an airline of your choice
1 UA 763 K 26FEB CLE DEN 905A 1019A FR 2 ¤UA 6236 K 26FEB DEN SUN 1115A 103P FR
3 ¤UA 6337 K 04MAR SUN DEN 140P 321P FR 4 UA 365 K 04MAR DEN CLE 405P 859P FR
For more information please contact:
Al Feronti 440-258-6848 aferonti@amfinancialgroup.com
Please make checks payable to SKI.com and mail to :
Al Feronti 627 Wellesley Cir. Avon Lake OH 44012
$500 deposit to hold your spot $500 due on Oct 1, $460 on Dec 1,
All pricing does not include any additional airport or fuel charges which may be imposed by the airline, Extra airline baggage charges
not included. Trip insurance is available for an additional cost. See trip agreement for details
Bristol Combined
Feb 26 – 28, 2016
Trip Includes:
Bus trip to and from with adult beverages, subs, pizza, snacks, mirrored disco balls and
MORE!
Lodging at the Inn on the Lake, standard room or suite!
2 days of skiing the AWESOME Bristol Mountain
Depart West 6:00 pm from American Greeting | Depart East 6:30 pm from Lakeland
Standard Cost
Quad Standard
Triple Standard
Double Standard
Mem | Non
$255 | $285
$280 | $310
$325 | $385
Suite Cost
Quad Suite
Triple Suite
Double Suite
Mem | Non
$275 | $305
$305 | $335
$365 | $ 395
*Drive ups subtract $66 | No lift tickets subtract $99*
$100 Deposit starting Nov. 17th | Second Payment due Jan. 19th | Balance Due Feb. 16th
Grab you PJ’s ‘cuz the Bristol Bitches are having a Pajama Party
Play a game of Spin the Bottle & Truth or Dare
Chris S. 216-389-5316 castimac@sbcglobal.net
Laurie M. 440-986-0880 laurie.mccombs@sbcglobal.net
bristol@fagowees.org
If Swain One
wasn’t enough…
TWO
March 5 - 6, 2016
Bus Trip Includes:
• Round trip bus transportation, beer, wine, and sandwiches
• WESTSIDE DEPARTURE Friday, March 5th @ 6:00 pm
o To be announced.
• EASTSIDE DEPARTURE Friday, March 5th @ 6:30 pm
o Park-n-Ride lot @ Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland, OH
• 2-night stay in Swain, NY; bus returns Sunday, March 6th between 9-10 pm
• 3 lodging options (all within walking distance of the slopes, bars, & fun!!):
o 6-person, 2-bedroom condominium
o 8-10 person cabin
o 9-10 person “frat” house
Trip Leaders:
Mike Gumbish – 216-798-1944 or mgumbish@aol.com
Lauren Krysiak – 216.904.1090 or laurenmkrysiak@hotmail.com
Pricing:
*no reservations without full deposit*
Total Pkg #1 (bus, 6 person condo bed, 2-day lift ticket)
Total Pkg #2 (bus, 8 person condo, 2-day lift ticket)
Total Pkg #3 (bus, “frat house/cabin bed, 2-day lift ticket)
Drive-up (excludes bus)-only available after 40 bus spots sold
Bus only (excludes lodging)-only if space available
Fagowee Member
$295.00
$265.00
$252.00
$40 less than above
categories
$85.00
Guest
$320.00
$290.00
$277.00
$40 less than above
categories
$85.00
ON SALE NOW!
Make your $50 deposit at a regular FSC meeting in Ampol Hall!
Hop on the Fagowees’ bus and check out Swain’s newest trails:
Shakey’s Trees, Hidden Shadows, Alleghany Glades, and Outlaw!
2016 CMSC RACE SCHEDULE
Jan. 6,
13, & 20 Qualifiers @ Boston Mills
Jan. 9 Holiday Valley (GS.SB-GS)
Jan. 10 Holiday Valley (SL)
Jan. 23 Swain 1 (GS.SB-GS)
Jan. 24 Swain 1 (SL)
Jan. 30 Snow Trails (SL.SB-SL)
Jan.31 Snow Trails (Dual GS.SB Duals)
Feb. 6 Peek ‘n’ Peak (SL.SB-GS)
2016 CMSC Race Schedule
Feb. 7 Boston Mills (SL.SB-GS)
Feb. 20 Kissing Bridge (SL.SB-SL)
Feb. 21 Holiday Valley (Dual GS.SB Duals)
Feb. 27 Bristol Combined (SuperG.GS)
Feb. 28 Bristol Combined (SL)
Mar. 5 Swain 2 (SB Combined.GS)
Mar. 6 Swain 2 (SB-SL.SL)
Race Banquet – April 16 @ Reinecker’s
SLAVE AUCTION THANKS- Your Race Committee - Renae, Larry, Mike
This club is AWESOME!!
From the members who donated bid items to all those who placed bids and to our volunteers Each of you deserves a round of applause and a huge THANK YOU! Your generosity helped the
Slave Auction rise over $1200 towards racing fees!
This year’s donors include: Mike K, Pat M, Larry F, Jodi L, Renae D, Dawn U, Fallon I,
Michael D, Fran P, Lauren K, Lisa G, Brian W, Ralph P, Tom W, Mike P, Mike G, Kathy O,
Matt K, Joe B, Mark P, Sharon E, Bill W
Bits and Pieces
Men
2016 New
2016 Renewals
Totals
7
65
72
Women Couples
9
49
58
4 (2)
84 (42)
88 (49)
Total
20
198
218
“Well, I know now. I know a
little more how much a simple
thing like a snowfall can mean
to a person”
― Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath
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