February Newsletter

February
President’s Message
Volume 112
February 2013
Dear MSC Members;
WWW.MODESTOSKICLUB.COM
As I write this many of you are on your first ski day at Snowmass /
Aspen Far West Trip. I am thinking of all of you and wish all of you
fun and safe trip. Racers, bring home some metals!
On Saturday, I spent the day at Dodge Ridge with my grandkids,
where I ran into four of our members helping with the Disabled Ski
Program: Bill Silveira, Bryan Sparks, Jim Ambrosavage and Marci
Boucher. I watched as they all prepared the volunteers/guides and
the skiers for their ski session. I stood in line next to guides coaching
their skier for the ride and encouraging them. Some guided the
skiers down on special equipment; others just skied next to the skier.
Many were spotters to make sure no one was behind or in front that
could hurt the skier or the skier could hurt. I was truly amazed at the
organization, kindness, and warm hearts that were in all of these
volunteers. I wanted to take a moment to recognize the four that I
saw from just our club, and if I missed you on the slope, I truly could
not have comprehended the work that all of you put in to make limited
ability skiers, SKI as I saw yesterday! Although I will not be able to
personally ski with this program myself this year, I have made a
commitment to contribute some time myself to this event next year.
What an amazing way to give back to our community and society.
In December 2011, as many of you know, I had rotator cuff surgery
for three damaged tendons. Unfortunately, this surgery failed in
December of 2012 and I am facing Reverse Shoulder Replacement on
February 12th at USCF, MT Zion. I will be unavailable for about two
weeks to attend club events and about 5 days from club business. If
you need anything during this time please contract Cheryl Kelly or
Pam Shelton. I will be back for the March Meetings.
Our club has lots of activities coming up over this year so be sure to
read about them inside this newsletter and on our website. Those of
you wanting a camp site for the annual spring camping trip, in the
group for Pinecrest on May 31-June 3, need to contact me soon. I
only have 4 left in the group for reservation out of 12.
Sincerely,
Debra Clover
President
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MODESTO SKI CLUB
LODGE NEWS
News about the Lodge! Wow we have had a lot of use at the Lodge
this Winter. We are in need of snow at the time this article is being written.
The lodge is looking pretty good so far this Winter even with the heavy use.
Be sure to do your part in keeping the Lodge Clean after your visit so the
next guest finds the lodge clean for their visit.
Just a couple of housekeeping issues to share with members. Please
be sure to re-load the fire box with wood if you have used the fireplace
during your visit. Turn lights off when not in the room or area, Please be
sure to turn lights off when you leave to go skiing for the day and for sure
when you leave to go home. One other important issue is the shades and
curtains, be sure to close them when you are leaving the lodge after your
stay.
Spring work weekend proposed date is the weekend of April 26-28,
2013. Mark your calendar and save the date if you want to sign up for the
Spring Work Weekend.
If the lodge is in need of any supplies or has any issues, please
contact me by phone or email to alert me. I can be reached on home
phone 209-571-8125 or email mnighte@aol.com.
Michelle Nightengale
Lodge Chairperson
T- Shirt Order Feb. 2013
The club is going to order more T-Shirts. This is your opportunity to order
an additional T- Shirt, short sleeve. If you want a Long sleeve shirt please let
me know. We must order a minimum of 48 more shirts, so let me know if you
want a shirt. Long Sleeve Shirt is $17.00 for X-S to X –L, if 2X or larger needed
I will ask for a quote. If you would like an additional T-Shirt, the price is
$11.00 per shirt for sizes X-S to X-L, if larger sizes needed a quote will be
asked for. Please let me know via phone or email if you want to order any
shirts. I will be placing the order after the February General meeting Phone
209-571-8125 and email is mnighte@aol.com.
Michelle Nightengale
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MODESTO SKI CLUB FEBRUARY
MEETINGS FOR 2013
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD AT:
FUZIO RESTAURANT FEBRUARY 12TH
1020 10TH STREET, SUITE 100
MODESTO, CA 95354
MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 7:00 PM
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY FOR DINNER
OUR GUEST SPEAKER WILL BE:
GRAHAM CHIROPRACTOR WELLNESS CENTER
DON’T MISS OUT AND JOIN THE FUN WITH
THE MODESTO SKI CLUB !!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY CHERYL KELLY 1ST VP
March 12, 2013: General Meeting @ Fuzio’s: Program TBA Nominations
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MODESTO SKI CLUB SUMMER
MEETINGS FOR 2013
MAY 14TH: "BOWLING NIGHT" AT THE MCHENRY BOWL
3700 MCHENRY AVE.- MODESTO
JUNE 11TH: "OUR FIRST SUMMER MEETING"
HOSTED BY RIEN & LIESKE DOORNENBAL
15535 CARROLTON RD.-ESCALON (209) 838-6173
JULY 9TH: "OUR SECOND SUMMER MEETING"
HOSTED BY PAM SHELTON
5801 BARGER CT.- RIVERBANK (209) 551-0221
AUGUST 13TH: "OUR THIRD SUMMER MEETING"
HOSTED BY ROB & EILEEN RIEDEL
9812 PELLERIM RD.-MODESTO (209) 343-3306
SEPT. 10TH: "1ST SUMMER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE MEETING"
HOSTED BY ANGELA BOGETTI
754 MCCRAKEN RD. -VERNALIS (209) 839-7700
SEPT. 24TH: "2ND MEMBERSHIP DRIVE MEETING"
HOSTED BY DAVE GARCEZ & CHERYL
508 BELLWOOD LANE-MODESTO(209) 521-8349
MODESTO SKI CLUB FALL & WINTER
MEETINGS FOR 2013
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OCTOBER 8TH: JOHN'S INCREDIBLE PIZZA CO.
2225 PLAZA PKWY,SUITE N
MODESTO-( 209) 523-0000
NOVEMBER 12TH: TO BE DETERMINED
DECEMBER 2013 : CHRISTMAS PARTY
TO BE DETERMINED
Membership
Just a note from Membership
If there are any members who have joined over the past year or so who did not receive a
Modesto Ski Club t-shirt or a card for a free nights stay at the lodge, please email me so I
can get these items to you. If you did not get a t-shirt please let me know the size you
need also.
You can email me directly at paulatucker@spmrentals.com
Thank you,
Paula Tucker
Membership
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OPEN LEAGUE RACING SCHEDULE
Date Location
Feb 2 to 9, 2013 Aspen/Snowmass FWSA ski week & 3 FWRA races
+ Council Race
Feb 16-17, 2013 Boreal Feb 23, 2013 Sat Northstar Super Giant Slalom Clinic sponsored by Sierra
Feb 24, 2013 Sun
Northstar Super Giant Slalom sponsored by Sierra League
Mar 9, 2013 Sat Alpine Meadows RACE # 5 – Slalom – Open League Race
Mar 10, 2013 Sun
Alpine MeadowsRACE # 6 – Giant Slalom – Open League Race
Mar 16-17, 2013
TBD Mar 23, 2013 Sat
Alpine MeadowsRACE # 7 – Giant Slalom – Open League Race
Mar 24, 2014 Sun
TBD Apr 5-7, 2013 Alpine MeadowsFar West Championship – clinic & 2 races
Race or Event Type
Clinics sponsored by Sierra League
Clinics sponsored by Sierra League
Open League Awards Party
Make-up race or RACE # 8 TBD
During the month of January our Modesto Ski Club Race Team participated in the first four
races of the 2013 Open League season. We did very well as we competed against 10 other
ski clubs in our league as well as some clubs represented from the Sierra League and the
singles League. The 4 races averaged over 130 racers competing.
Our fastest racer in the first two races was Doug Ball with handicaps of 46.18 and 45.72.
Ed Moody was the fastest racer in race 3 with a handicap of 55.39. Pat Moody had the
honors in race 4 with a handicap of 53.04. Kyle Gahn was our fastest junior racer in all 4
races with handcaps that averaged 56.24.
Our Season point leader is Chuck Hennings with a whopping 90 pts in 4 races! That's only
10 points shy of the maximum points a racer can get. Congratulations to Chuck.
The team would also like to welcome our new racers Bill Silveira, Makala and Melina
Cruz, and Nathan Gahn who had fun and did a fabulous job!
Our next Open League races will be at Alpine Meadows on March 9th and 10th.
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Below is a table which summarizes the results of our racers:
Racer
Divison
POINTS
Michelle Nightingale 5VW
Pat Moody
5VW
Doug Ball
5SVM
Richard Shawkey
5SVM
Ed Moody
5SVM
John Oesau
5VM
Maarten Vandermeer 5VM
Emily Gahn
6JW
Kathy Gibson
6SVW
Linda Hennings
7VW
Kyle Gahn
5JM
Charles Hennings
8SVM
Lauren Gahn
9JW
Tim Hutton
7VM
Debra Clover
8VW
Jim Ambrosavage
5VM
Makala Cruz
10JW
Melina Cruz
10JW
Nathan Gahn
10JM
RACE 1
RACE 2
25
20
25
15
20
17
20
20
17
20
25
17
RACE 3
17
15
17
20
20
14
25
17
25
25
17
17
20
20
15
7
17
25
20
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RACE 4
20
15
20
20
20
20
25
20
15
TOTAL
12
17
57
62
50
15
57
51
82
72
55
69
74
90
87
40
15
12
17
25
25
25
17
20
25
20
From: "bac.president@skibac.org" <skiheffley@aol.com>
Date: January 30, 2013, 8:32:55 AM PST
Subject: [BACRepsClubPresBOD] Fwd: Mammoth Lift Ticket Offer
Good Day All,
Please Share This With All Of Your Club Members!
The following is an AMAZING Lift Ticket Offer from Mammoth Mountain
Ski Area!
You can pick up a 3 out of 4 Day Lift Ticket for $199.00! That's only
$66.00 per day!
Complete details for the Mammoth Threedom Special are given below,
including exclusion dates (Februray 16 ~ 24, 2013), deadline to puchase
(February 10, 2013), must use by date (April 21, 2013) and that it is
GOOD ON WEEKENDS.
Heck, you might consider hoping a flight and getting to Mammoth in
style!
Let me know if you have any questions.
$66 THREEDOM TICKETS - HURRY, SALE ENDS FEB. 10
California's only real big mountain skiing/riding experience is now available at small mountain prices!
Conditions could not be more perfect, with fresh snow and a 194 inch (over 16 foot) base depth. Make
your ski/ride trip plans today!
For only $199, adults get three days of lift tickets good for use 3 out of 4 consecutive days.* During
this Jan. 25-Feb.10 promotional sales period, the $66 Threedom Tickets are your BEST VALUE.
Or Call 800.Mammoth / 800.626.6684
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MSC Snow Mobile Trip March 28 – 30, 2012
Book now! This trip is sure to be fun and very memorable.
We will enjoy a 2-hour snow mobile trip and experience the backcountry magic of winter.
Our experienced tour guides will insure plenty of fun for everyone, from the most
experienced to the novices in our group. There will be plenty of opportunity to enjoy the
groomed trails, fresh powder and breath taking scenery.
After the trip, we will return to the lodge where will enjoy a cioppino-style dinner. (No,
not exactly cioppino, but hearty, delicious and perfect after a day in the snow.)
Most of us will arrive at the MSC Lodge on the 28th. Our trip is scheduled for 1:00 pm on
Friday, March 29th so if you need to come up the morning of the 29th, that will work too!
(March 29th is Good Friday)
COST: $130 per person (This covers the cost of the snow mobile rental and your dinner.)
You will need to book and pay for your lodging with Michelle Nightengale separately.
IMPORTANT: I need to know as soon as possible if you plan on attending. I have prebooked 10 snow mobiles for us (they can accommodate up to 20). BUT, they will book up
fast after January 1st, 2013. We need to pre-pay for the snow mobiles. Please, do not delay
in getting back to me with your reservations and your checks!
To reserve a spot, please RSVP to Pam Shelton at: pam.shelton.pkj9@statefarm.com
or 209-541-5447
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May 30 through June 3, 2013
I have 9 sites available to purchase
(1 for 4 nights ($84.00 ea in on 30th) and 8 for 3 nights (63.00 ea in on 31st)
Cost: $21 Per Night Per Site. The Cost May Be Shared If More Than 1 Family Occupies A Site.
Maximum of 6 people per site strictly enforced. Maximum of 3 tents or 1 RV/Trailer per site. Maximum of
2 vehicles per site (RV's included) as long as they fit on the parking pad. No guarantee that two vehicles will
fit, especially if there is a trailer as well. Free overflow parking available.
Dogs are allowed in the campground but not in the day use area. Dogs must be on a leash and
attended at all times
The Pinecrest Marina where we dock our boat each season. Boat rentals are available. The lake does not
allow water skiing or jet skis so it is always quite tranquil, which we like.
Community Dinner Will Be Saturday June 1
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Beach
Bike Trail
Bird Watching
Boat Launch Ramp
Boating
Campground Store
Canoeing
Convenience
Stores
Dock
Dump Station
Fire Rings
Firewood
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Kayaking
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Pack Station
Parking
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If you have any Questions
Debra Clover 209.613.3410, dlbrace@aol.com
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Picnic Tables
Public Marina
Rent Bicycles
Restaurant
Showers
Swimming
Telephone
Visitor Center
Water Drinking
Water Faucets
Wireless Internet
Pinecrest May 30 (31) through June 2, 2013
MSC RSV
3 nights 40’
MSC RSV
4 nights 30’
MSC RSV
3 nights 40’
MSC RSV
3 nights 30’
Paula
MSC RSV
3 nights 30’
Cruz
Debby.Steve
MSC RSV
3 nights 30’
MSC RSV
3nights 30’
MSC RSV 40’
3 nights
MSC RSV
3 nights 40’
MSC RSV = Available to purchase
4 nights (30th in/ 2nd out)
3 nights (31st in/ 2nd out) If you choose a site with 3 nights, and want more nights you can go directly to
www.recreation.gov and book the extra nights directly.
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February Birthdays
Rachel Sparks
Debra Budding
Coby Doornenball
Doug Polic
Noeman Wm Azevedo
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Anne Camarena Mike Kauffman Ron Posey
Bethany Hennings Susan Kindred Current MSC Board
President - Debra Clover
First Vice President / Programs - Cheryl Kelly
Second Vice President / Activities - Pam Shelton
Secretary - Donna Lee
Treasurer - Jim Ambrosavage
Lodge Director - Michelle Nightengale
Membership - Paula Tucker
Newsletter Editor - Marsha Silveira
Race Director - Ed Moody
Lodge Trustee - Doug Ball
Ski Chairperson / BAC Rep - Chuck Hennings
Web Master / Public Relations - Murray Breeze
Historian - Rob Orr
Past President - Rien Doornenbal
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