newsletter - Nisei Ski Club
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newsletter - Nisei Ski Club
nisei ski club December 2005 NEWSLETTER current ski club news, events & activities President’s Message Becoming a Better Skier—Part 3 Armand Gutierrez John Oshima D ecember is here and I am anxiously looking forward to making my first trip up to Tahoe for a weekend of skiing. Only problem is, where’s the snow? The last couple of weeks have seemed more like summer. Unlike last year, the Tahoe area is in dire need of several major snowstorms. But I have faith. I just know that we’ll be hit with several good rainstorms that will bring 2-3 feet of snow up in the Sierras before the Christmas holidays. Improving your racing and getting good equipment will make you a better skier If you missed out on the Pre-Season Casino Night/ Dinner – Ante Up!, then you missed a pretty good party. The evening started out with a few stressful moments. For example, the restaurant switched us to a smaller dining area than we had planned. Then there was concern about fitting all the card tables in the smaller room, but the committee and volunteers took all this in stride. After a little rearranging here, and a little rearranging there, the dining area was transformed into a real western-style venue. Everyone enjoyed trying his/her luck at craps, blackjack, and pai-gow poker. There were winners, and, of course, a few that were lucky they weren’t playing for the real thing in Las Vegas! The highlight of the evening was the Silent Auction with our very own Alex Kami keeping everyone updated on the latest bids. Although Alex’s voice was fading by the end of the evening, he hung in there ‘till the very end. I would like to thank all of the Ante-Up! Committee members and the many volunteers for the extraordinary job they did in making this a very successful event. Our “Becoming a Better Skier” series continues with (Continued on page 9) Nisei Ski Club Newsletter Racing Coin-op racing is a great form of practicing. Skiing around the gates will make you concentrate on your turns, your speed, and your weight transfer all at the same time. Most of the gates are timed. That is, the gates are evenly spaced so each turn will be about the same. If you time the top gates, then the rest of the gates will not be much different and you can go through all of them without thinking about each gate too much. Too much thinking will always turn into a “yard sale”. For those of you who don’t know what a “yard sale” is, that’s when you crash and your equipment covers the racing course. When you practice, work on just a few things at a time like transferring your weight or starting a turn earlier. Try and remember your skiing exercises like lean with your knees and not your shoulders. So, if you lose your concentration, always go back to your skiing exercise for a few runs until you get comfortable again. This way, skiing will always be fun and not become a chore. Well-balanced skiing should be effortless. If you get tired fast or if your legs fatigue easily, then you are probably out of balance or worse yet, you are trying to muscle your turns. If your thighs burn early, then you’re using far too much muscle to ski. If you get out of breath easily during a ski run, then you are thinking too much and trying to do too much at one time. Relax. Skiing is supposed to be fun. By the way, you can never start a turn too early. If you think too much about the process involved in making a turn, then you will have passed the spot you were going to start your turn and end up doing the long traverse with (Continued on page 8) 1 www.niseiskiclub.org AnteAnte-Up Photo Gallery Nisei Ski Club Newsletter 2 www.niseiskiclub.org Antente-Up Thank You’s Antente-Up Event Sponsors Many, many thank you’s to the NSC members who volunteered their time, blood, sweat, and tears in making the 2005 “Ante Up” Pre-Season Event a fun and successful evening. Alex Kami- silent auction, decorating, clean up Amy Tsuhako- registration Angela Cheung- Ante Up Committee (Silent Auction), decorating Angie Fong- Ante Up Committee (Registration), decorating, clean up Armand Gutierrez- Ante Up Committee (Silent Auction), pit boss, blackjack dealer, decorating, clean up Bev Lee- registration Carol Kitaura- Ante Up Committee (Decorations), blackjack dealer, clean up Curtis Otaguro- Ante Up Committee (Casino) set up, pit boss, blackjack dealer, clean up David Jensen- set up, registration, clean up David Tsuhako- blackjack dealer Dick Horio- assistance to the co-chairperson, decorating, set up, blackjack dealer, clean up Dick Wong- chip seller Frank Oei- silent auction Greg Wong- silent auction Jackie Maruhashi- registration Jadine Tom- registration Judy Hom- registration, clean up Karen Soo- blackjack dealer, decorating, clean up Kathy Ito- ticketing Leroy Takeshima- decorating, set up, silent auction, clean up Liz Slocum- music, decorating, set up, blackjack dealer, clean up Matt Rahmani- chip seller Michelle Suwabe- blackjack dealer Morgan Hua- blackjack dealer, decorating Nelson Owyang- set up, music, registration, clean up Quinie Hui- Ante Up Committee (Casino- chip selling), blackjack dealer, decorating Sherman Fu- decorating, set up, registration, chip selling, clean up Steve Nara- blackjack dealer Wayne Kaku- blackjack dealer, decorating, clean up Wendy Kawamoto- silent auction Willie Lee- Ante Up Committee (Ticketing) Winston Fong- registration, slideshow, clean up NSC would like to thank the following sponsors for their support in helping make the 2005 “Ante Up” Pre-Season Event a fun and successful event. Not only did they help promote the event, they provided valuable funding to NSC. Please support our sponsors and tell them you saw them at the NSC “Ante Up” Pre-season Event. Ikebana Arts: Kika Shibata 580 N. Sixth St. San Jose, Ca. 95112 408.279.8342 http://www.ikebana-arts.com Sports Basement: Charlene Murphy 1177 Kern Ave. Sunnyvale, Ca 94129 408.732.0300 www.sportsbasement.com State Farm Insurance: Agent- Benson Ng 3410 Stevens Creek Blvd. #202 San Jose, Ca. 95117 408.244.5660 Sushi Kai: Bill Takeda 1728 N. Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas, Ca. 95035 408.719.8833 Uchida Travel: Lydia Uchida-Sakai 198 Jackson St. San Jose, Ca. 95112 408.293.3399 We really appreciate everyone’s efforts. Many members jumped on board at the last minute to make this event happen. That’s what makes NSC so special. You can always count on the membership to give a helping hand. Jason Ng Alice Horio Nisei Ski Club Newsletter 3 www.niseiskiclub.org AnteAnte-Up Flyer Postings NSC would like to thank the following businesses for posting and promoting the 2005 “Ante Up” Pre-Season Event. SJ Japantown Asian Law Alliance Dobashi Market Ikebana Arts Minato Restaurant Okayama Restaurant Shuei-Do Soko Ace Hardware Uchida Travel Classic Rock Hiro’s Golf Shop Kogura Co. Nikkei Traditions Omogari Restaurant SJ Tofu Co Sushi Maru Western Contract Interiors Others Any Mountain (San Jose) Imahara Produce (Cupertino) Sports Basement (Sunnyvale) State Farm Insurance- Benson Ng (San Jose) Sushi Kai (Milpitas) 2005-2006 President's Budget Summary Budget EXPENSES President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Trip Director Membership Chair Newsletter Editor Ex-Officio Insurance Tax Preparation Total Expenses INCOME Membership Dues (220 @ $25) Washington CD Bank Interest Amazon.com dividends $1,480.00 $75.00 $215.00 $100.00 $3,650.00 $100.00 $2,470.80 $3,000.00 $1,200.00 $80.00 $12,370.80 $5,500.00 $400.00 $100.00 Fund-Raising Events JCYC Bingo Entertainment Books Nikkei Matsuri Recipe Book Pre-Season Silent Auction Annual Events Dances Misc Events Total Income $900.00 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $250.00 $500.00 $$$$10,650.00 NET ($1,720.80) AnteAnte-Up Silent Auction Winners Winner David Jensen Alesh Jancarik Amy Lew-Tsuhako Charles Akers Karen Soo Karen Soo Curtis Otaguro Vernon Hayashida Sherman Fu Karen Soo Quan Truong Quan Truong Karen Soo Winston Fong Dina Hayamizu Alice Horio Matt Rahmani Frank Oei Morgan Hua Frank Oei Morgan Hua Nisei Ski Club Newsletter Donor Anonymous Alice Horio Alice Horio California Ski Co. Curtis Otaguro Capt. Harry Garabedian Karen Soo Armand Gutierrez David Jensen David Jensen Nelson Owyang Nelson Owyang Nelson Owyang Dick Horio Jeanne Katsuro Sushi Kai Alesh Jancarik Tom Ryugo Liz Slocum Sports Basement Mel Cottons Sporting Goods Prize 2002 Rosenblum Zinfandel Salomon Ski Boot Bag Head Single Ski Bag One Free Ski Tuning Bike Tune-up Two tickets for 2006 Season Sport Fishing Dinner for 4: Cooking Lesson Portable Safe 12 Bottles of Homebrew Beer 12 Bottles of Homebrew Beer One Car Engine Steam Cleaning One Hour Front Yard Mow and Hedge Trim Trout Fishing at Local Reservoir Handcrafted Pen & Pencil Set $50 Gift Certificate for Classic Rock Japanese Dinner for Two Framed Flower Print Set Weekend at Soda Springs Homemade 6 Course Gourmet Thai Dinner for 4 $150 gift certificate at Sports Basement Ski poles & $50 gift certificate at Mel Cottons 4 www.niseiskiclub.org The Bring a Friend Program – Frequently Asked Questions Charles Akers What are the basics of the program? It’s simple. Convince a friend of yours to join NSC and come with you on an NSC weekend ski trip. Your friend can deduct $50 off the cost of that first trip. After the trip is done, both you and your friend receive a $50 credit for use on a future weekend ski trip. You get one $50 credit and your friend gets two $50 credits. You are called the “sponsor” and your friend is called the “new member” in the program descriptions. Can you give an example of how this works? Here’s an example with sponsor Penn and new member Teller: 1. Current NSC member Penn convinces Teller to join NSC naming Penn as his sponsor on the membership application. 2. Penn and Teller go on Trip #1. Teller gets a $50 credit he can deduct from the cost of the trip. Penn pays the regular price. 3. After the trip is completed Penn and Teller each get a $50 credit for use on a future trip. 4. Penn goes on Trip #2 and uses his one and only $50 credit. 5. Teller goes on Trip #3 and uses his second and last $50 credit. Why does a sponsor only get one $50 credit while a new member gets two $50 credits? The goal of the program is to increase attendance on weekend ski trips while keeping the cost of the program reasonable. The board committee designing the program concluded that one sponsor credit and two new member credits would give the most return for the cost. Why do new members get to use a credit on their very first trip while sponsors have to wait until a future trip? One reason is administrative— the sponsor (the current member who brings in a friend) is not entitled to a credit unless his friend actually goes on a weekend trip so we have to wait until the trip is complete to see if that happened. The new member credit isn’t dependent on what the sponsor does—new members don’t need a sponsor to participate in the program. We also felt it was reasonable to expect current members to ski with us at least twice this season in order to get a credit. What’s this about a contest? The member who sponsors the most new members will receive a prize of one free weekend ski trip in 2007 (not the long weekend trip) up to $165 in value. A minimum of three new members must be recruited to be eligible to win the prize. What’s the catch? Is there some small print somewhere that I should know about? To keep the costs reasonable and minimize the administrative burden there are some restrictions. The major rules and restrictions are as follows: Skiers are not eligible as “New Members” in the program if they have been members of NSC any time in the past two years (2003/2004 or 2004/2005). Credits can be earned on regular weekend and long weekend trips but can only be used on regular weekend trips. Only one credit can be used per trip. The program and all unused credits expire on May 31, 2006. The program is limited to the first 15 qualified new members who sign up and their sponsors. The new member must name the person who recruited them (their “sponsor”) on their membership application in order for the sponsor to receive credit. (Continued on page 6) Nisei Ski Club Newsletter 5 www.niseiskiclub.org The Bring a Friend Program – Frequently Asked Questions (cont’d) (Continued from page 5) It is the responsibility of sponsors and new members to claim their credits on their trip sign-up forms. Credits not claimed on the sign-up form cannot be used for that trip but remain available for use on a future trip. I’m a new member. Do I need a sponsor to get new member credits? Not at all. New member credits are available to all new members whether they have sponsors or not. To be eligible for new member credits you may not have been an NSC member in 2003/2004 or 2004/2005. When you sign up for your first two weekend ski trips be sure to check the box next to “I am claiming a New Member credit for this trip” and leave the sponsor line blank. Once you join the club you are also eligible to earn sponsor credits for any new members you recruit this season who go on weekend trips with us. Since you can only use one credit per trip your sponsor credit would not benefit you before your third weekend trip, when your new member credits have been used up. Membership dues are not refundable and I don't want to join unless I know I'm going to get my new member credits. How can I be sure I will be one of the first 15 new members? Anyone whose membership application is postmarked no later than one day after the NSC website is updated to show that the program is closed will be guaranteed their new member credits even if it takes us over the 15 person limit. So if the website is still advertising the credit when you read this and you mail your membership application today or tomorrow you will get the credit. How do I make sure I get all my sponsor credits? First, be sure to tell your friend to name you as their sponsor on your membership application so you get credit. Second, make sure you complete your trip sign-up forms properly. That means filling in the name of your new member on your trip sign-up form for your first trip with them and on your next trip claiming your sponsor credit on the trip sign-up form. Why is this paperwork necessary? If we make a mistake in filling out a form why does it matter? Running the club on purely volunteer effort is a big job. Administering the program without adding excessive extra work isn’t feasible unless we rely on members to give us the information needed for credits in a timely manner. It’s up to you to make sure the membership application and trip sign-up forms are completed properly to claim the credits. If you miss claiming a credit on the trip sign-up form for one trip you can still use it on a future trip. Is this program really necessary? Across the country ski club membership has been declining in recent years. We analyzed our own data from recent years and confirmed what we already knew—our club membership and participation on weekend ski trips has been declining. We have had to cancel some ski trips and charge more for trips than would be necessary if we had higher ski trip attendance. The Bring a Friend program is one way the NSC Board hopes to reverse the trend. Isn’t the club going to lose a lot of money on this program? Not really. In fact in the long run the club will probably be better off financially because of the new members and additional participation in ski trips. The additional annual membership fees are one factor but the most important financial benefit is having more skiers on ski trips. Because we have to charge more per skier than the cost of taking one extra skier (such as food & lodging) in order to pay for fixed costs like the bus, taking more skiers on trips should bring in enough money to cover the cost of the credits. We only pay credits for the first one or two trips new members take but if they continue to ski with the club it can help the club’s finances for many years. It is possible if we get enough participation in the program that weekend ski trip prices in future years can be lower than would otherwise be possible due to increased attendance. So get out there and recruit your friends! Nisei Ski Club Newsletter 6 www.niseiskiclub.org Announcing … The Bring a Friend Program Bring a Friend Skiing or Snowboarding and Earn Credits for NSC Weekend Ski Trips. Up to $150 in Total Credits! $50 for You and $100 for Your Friend! Plus A Contest: Win a Free Ski Trip for Bringing In the Most New Members! It’s as Easy as 1, 2, 3 … 1. Persuade a Friend to Join NSC 2. Bring Your Friend on an NSC Weekend Ski Trip. Your Friend Can Deduct $50 from the Cost. 3. After the Trip You and Your Friend Each Receive a $50 Credit for a Future Weekend Trip Here’s an Example: 1) 2) 3) 4) NSC Member Penn Persuades His Friend Teller to Join NSC. Teller Joins NSC Naming Penn as his Sponsor on his Application. Penn and Teller Go on Trip #1. Teller Gets an Immediate $50 Credit to Use on Trip#1. After the Trip Completes, Penn & Teller Each Get one $50 Credit to Use on a Future Trip. 5) Penn Goes on Trip #2 and Uses his One $50 Credit. 6) Teller Goes on Trip #3 and Uses his Second (and Last) $50 Credit. And That’s Not All! Recruit the Most New Members in 2006 and Win a Weekend Ski Trip in 2007. Don’t Delay! Program is Limited to First 15 New Members Recruited & Their Sponsors. More Details: • • • • • • • • • • • The program has been approved by the NSC Board to help increase membership and participation on NSC weekend ski trips. Skiers are not eligible as “New Members” in the program if they have been a member of NSC any time in the past two years. Credits can be earned on regular weekend and long weekend trips but can only be used on regular weekend trips. Only one credit can be used per trip. The Program and all unused credits expire on May 31, 2006. Program is limited to the first 15 qualified new members who sign up and their sponsors. Officers and Board Members cannot receive sponsor credits but their new members can receive new member credits. The member who sponsors the most new members will receive a prize of one free weekend ski trip in 2007 (not the long weekend trip) up to $165 in value. A minimum of three new members must be recruited to be eligible to win the prize. The new member must name the person who recruited them (their “sponsor”) on their membership application in order for the sponsor to receive credit. It is the responsibility of sponsors and new members to claim their credits on their trip signup forms. Credits not claimed on the signup form cannot be used for that trip but remain available for use on a future trip. Full rules and other details available at www.niseiskiclub.org Nisei Ski Club Newsletter 7 www.niseiskiclub.org Becoming a Better Skier—Part 3 (Continued from page 1) a kick turn at the end and repeating it again and again. Most skiers think too much. You can only adjust to a few things at a time. You have all day. Enjoy it. Work on a few things at a time until it becomes natural then move on. Good Equipment Skis are getting softer from front to back but getting stiffer torsionally, from side to side. What this means is that the recreational skier can turn easier and ski on soft snow better. Balance is better and as a result, less effort is required to ski. Narrower skis are good for hard-pack groomed skiing. Wider skis work better in deeper snow. But, remember the flex in your ski is another important factor. If the flex is too stiff, then you aren’t going to be able to initiate you turns when you want. If it’s too soft, then you will be overturning and continually adjusting your balance. Skis should be waxed at the beginning, end, and about every 5th ski day of the season. Wax acts as a lubricant between the ski and snow. This lubricant keeps the ski gliding smoothly and protects you from catching an edge. Wax also conditions the ski base, which make your skis last longer. Big gouges and broken edges need to be repaired ASAP because if left unchecked, you may need to replace your skis. Bindings should be checked once a season, as they are mechanical units that can break and wear out without your being able to see or feel it. Getting your skis and bindings checked at the start of the season will keep you from having a YARD SALE at an inopportune moment. I had forgot to reset my bindings when I took a trip to Winter Park. It was the first day of the season and there was Nisei Ski Club Newsletter powder up to my waist. I was looking down the most perfect double black diamond chute you could imagine. I dropped in and left my skis at the top of the chute! In my haste, I didn’t reset my bindings after cleaning the skis and bindings over the summer. YARD SALE. Poles. There are two basic types, aluminum and carbon composite. Aluminum is less expensive and will bend in a hard fall. You can always bend it back into shape and it is heavier than carbon poles. Carbon composite poles cost more, are more flexible and have some shock absorption so your wrists and shoulders don’t get as sore. But, they will break instead of bending. One last thing that I want to mention is BOOT FIT. A boot should be tight enough so your foot doesn’t move but is comfortable. Over tightening a boot only increases pain, which makes your feet cold and uncomfortable. The boot has to conform as you load and unload your foot while turning. If your feet move up or down or slide in the boots, then you will never be able to control your skis and make comfortable turns. Good fitting boots will control the ankle, forefoot, and instep area. If the boots are too long or there is room in the instep area, then black toes are probably in your future. Black toes are caused when your foot slams into the front of the boot. Bang! Just like someone hitting your toenail with a hammer. A well-fitted boot won’t allow the foot to move up, down, sideways, or forward in the boot. Socks and insoles also help keep the foot planted in the boot. Insoles 8 cup the rear portion of the foot locking the heel and arch into a set position. Thin socks don’t allow the foot to slide around the boot. Thick socks should be avoided. No matter how tightly you buckle up your boots, thick socks create a sliding shear point for your foot to move inside the boot. Instead of keeping your feet warm, the opposite occurs. Your feet get cold because the buckle pressure prevents circulation and your feet will get cold and start to hurt. In the old days, boots were supposed to hurt but with today’s different moldable plastics, padding materials, and boot adjustments, boots should never be painful after breakin. Boots are supposed to last three to five years. Novice skiers who ski only about twice a year will wear out boots after 20 days of skiing or transfer up to a boot with more control and adjustments whereas a hardcore skier who skis thirty days a year will wear out boots after 120 days of skiing. Soft boots or firm/race boots – which is for you? The firmer the boot, the longer it takes to break-in and the longer it will last before it starts to break down. In return, you get better performance and greater edge control over the skis. Lower performance boots have soft-liners and virtually no break-in period but will not offer the performance and control of performance boots. Foamed boots are the perfect answer for anyone who can’t find a boot that fits. Super narrow or super wide foam will fill in all the gaps around your foot. Say goodbye to ankle movement and so long to sliding feet and bye-bye to pain. By the way, foam boots should last 400 days! www.niseiskiclub.org Better Skier—Part 3 President’s Message (cont’d) (Continued from page 8) (Continued from page 1) Skier’s Checklist Here’s what you should bring on a ski day or trip: Hat, headband, helmet Goggles, glasses Anti-fog cloth Sun block, lip balm, kleenex Face-mask, neck gaiter Water repellant cloths Windbreaker, jacket Ski pants, warm up pants Layered Clothing, wicking underwear Thin, smooth, over-the-calf socks Extra pair of dry socks Dry gloves or mittens, handwarmers Dry, functional, ski boots, toe warmers Poles: check baskets and straps Skis: tuned and waxed Ski Bag Bindings: adjusted and checked Pocket snack, liquid Cat tracks Ski lock Ski Pass or lift ticket, map of skiing area Cash and Visa or MC Health insurance information and ID Phone numbers John Oshima’s article on ski racing and ski equipment. This is a great article, and John gives some excellent tips. Even if you’re not a “racer” your skiing can improve by occasionally runnin’ the gates. The techniques that John provides can be used in your normal skiing: weight adjustment and turn initiation, proper body stance, and turn follow-through. The second part of the article discusses ski equipment (ski, bindings, and poles), and probably the most important piece of equipment you need – a properfitting ski boot. You can have the most expensive skis and bindings, but if your feet hurt because of poor-fitting boots, then your skiing will not be enjoyable. The Christmas season is around the corner and that means putting new ski gear on Santa’s list. One item for you consideration is a new ski hat. Now, I don’t mean your plain ordinary multi-colored knit hat (you know, the one with a fuzzy tassel on top). I’m talking about something that will make a statement on the slopes! At last year’s NASTAR races at Steamboat (the ski week trip), I managed to draw attention with my Jamaican dreadlocks ski cap. I hadn’t planned on this; it was something that just happened. So, for this year’s NASTAR’s races at Snowmass/Aspen, think about getting a new hat and you too can be stylin’ on the slopes! Everyone has worked hard during the year; from our fund-raising events to the many hiking, biking, and water-ski events. But now is the time to focus on our upcoming ski events and have some fun. After all, this is what the Nisei Ski Club is all about – promoting the sport of skiing, friendship, and fun within the community. I’m really looking forward to skiing with many of you this year. Ho! Ho! Ho! - Entertainment Books Make Great Gifts! Get a jumpstart on your Holiday Shopping! Buy Entertainment Books for your Friends and Family and help NSC with one of our biggest club fundraisers. We have San Francisco/Peninsula, San Jose/Santa Clara, East Bay, and Monterey Books on hand for the discounted price of $25 each. You can also order books online with Free Shipping at www.entertainment.com/support. Enter NSC Group Account Code #112332 to ensure that NSC gets credit for the sale. Thanks for your support! San Francisco San Jose : East Bay : : Angela Fong Armand Gutierrez Ken Pace Karen Soo Exofficio@niseiskiclub.org President@niseiskiclub.org Ken05@niseiskiclub.org Treasurer@niseiskiclub.org Books are also available at : The Classic Rock Jewelry Store, 570 North 6th Street, San Jose (408)298-1415, Open Tues – Fri 10 – 6, Sat 10 – 5 Contact Ida Koo at (408)286-1684 for availability Nisei Ski Club Newsletter 9 www.niseiskiclub.org New Deadlines! You still have time to sign up! Winter Park Resort receives the most snow of all Colorado ski resorts and has nearly 3000 skiable acres. There is already nearly 10 times more snow at Winter Park than Tahoe. Winter Park is the closest major destination ski resort to Denver, only a 90 minute drive. Winter Park has five distinct mountains with runs of varying difficultly: 9% Beginner, 21% Intermediate, 13% Advanced, 54% Most Difficult, and 3% Expert. For more information visit: www.skiwinterpark.com Thursday, March 23 – Monday, March 27, 2006; Depart Thu. evening at 4:45pm; Arrive home Monday evening at 10pm Cost before Dec. 10, 2005: $730 Cost after Dec. 10, 2005: $775 Early Deadline: December 10, 2005, save $45! Final Deadline: January 10, 2006 Includes: 4-day lift ticket, round trip airfare, 4 nights lodging Private shuttle from airport to ski resort 4 nights lodging at Beaver Village condos; walking distance from downtown Winter Park restaurants Welcome party and mountain orientation. Free shuttles that service the mountain resort and Winter Park. Payment Schedule: Full amount due on sign-up Cancellation Policy: Cancel before Dec. 10, 2005 - $20 cancellation fee without a replacement Cancel before Jan. 10, 2006 - $50 cancellation fee without a replacement Cancel after Jan. 10, 2006 - $100 cancellation fee with replacement, full price paid without replacement Please make check payable to Nisei Ski Club and mail to David Jensen, 707 S. Grant St., San Mateo, CA 94402. Nisei Ski Club 2005 Winter Park Ski Trip Form NAME__________________________________ GENDER Male / Female ROOMATE PREF. __________________________ ADDRESS_____________________________________________________ BEDDING queen bed (sharing) / twin bed (single) CITY___________________________________ STATE______________________ ZIP_______________________________ PHONE Home #______________ Work #______________ Mobile #______________EMAIL__________________________ MEDICAL INSURANCE CO ________________________________ POLICY #_____________________________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT____________________________EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE_________________________ Circle all that apply: NSC Member: Yes / No Sport: Skiing / Snowboarding / Snow skates Level: Beginner / Interdeiate / Adv. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY: READ BEFORE SIGNING In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the NISEI SKI CLUB programs, related events and activities, I ___________________________, (Print name of participant) the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate and agree that: 1) The risk of injury from the many of the activities is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, 2) I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, 3) I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, 4) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NISEI SKI CLUB, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (‘RELEASEES’), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERW ISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. Participant’s Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date Signed: _____________________ Nisei Ski Club Newsletter 10 www.niseiskiclub.org Winter Park is Amazing David Jensen A fter Thanksgiving, I went to check on the conditions in Tahoe and discovered, to my dismay, that they had received only a few inches this year. Next, I checked the conditions at Winter Park, Colorado and found to my excitement that they have already received 84 inches! It looks like Colorado is going to have a great year and Winter Park, as usual, is on track to receive the most snow of all the Colorado resorts, even more than Vail. There should be plenty of powder and great conditions for everybody who goes on the long weekend trip. The photos in this article are from this November. The Winter Park ski area has a 9,000 foot base with a top elevation of 12,060 feet. There is 2,762 total skiable acreage, which makes it 15% larger than Northstar. Winter Park has terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders: beginner, 9%; intermediate, 21%; advanced, 13%; most difficult, 54%; expert only, 3%. With 24 chair lifts, it will be smooth sailing getting around the mountain with much shorter lines than Tahoe. Winter Park consists of 5 distinct mountain areas: Winter Park, Mary Jane (with 2,610' vertical), Vasquez Ridge, Parsenn Bowl, and Vasquez Cirque. Skiing and riding this resort will be a blast! We will be staying in condos in the town of Winter Park. Similar to Park City, Winter Park offers a free convenient shuttles to get around town, to the ski area, and even to the neighboring town of Fraser. Our condos, however, are waking distance from the center of the town. The town of Winter Park has plenty of dining variety with more than 30 restaurants. As for night life, there are about a dozen bars, pubs, and/or clubs in town. There is even an ice skating rink in the center of town. The neighboring town of Fraser has a few more amenities and is only a short free shuttle ride away. Since this is a long weekend trip, you won't need to take much time off from work or your other activities. In fact you'll only need to take 2 1/2 days at the very most and I'm planning on getting into the office early on Thursday so that I only have to take 2 days off. Need to be connected while you're at Winter Park? Beaver Village Condos, where we are staying, offers an onsite internet cafe and WiFi access. For those who are interested Winter Park offers a myriad of other winter activities including: sleigh rides, snowmobiling, snow shoeing, ice skating, and more. I hope you're now as excited as I am about this trip and sign up right away. The deadline has been extended to December 10,2005 for the early signup and January 10, 2006 for the final deadline. If you signup before the Dec. 10 deadline, you will be saving $45. So what are you waiting for? Send in your signup form today. If you have any other questions about Winter Park or the trip, please feel free to contact me at tripdirector@niseiskiclub.org. Here are some ideas for great Christmas gifts that also help support NSC: 1. Entertainment book 2. Nisei Ski Club Recipe book — available at upcoming NSC events and at Nikkei Traditions in San Jose Japantown. For more info, contact newsletter@niseiskiclub.org 3. A gift from Amazon.com. Click first on www.niseiskiclub.org and Nisei Ski Club gets a small percentage of all purchases made. Nisei Ski Club Newsletter 11 www.niseiskiclub.org Sign-up for a weekend ski trip Trip Dates: _______________ NSC WEEKEND TRIP SIGN-UP FORM Name _________________________________________ Address _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Phone (H) _________ (W) ___________ (C)___________ Emergency Contact ______________________________ Phone No. of Contact _____________________________ Medical Ins. Name _______________________________ Policy Number __________________________________ Auto License Plate Number _________________________ Member Guest Smoker Gender: M F Beginner Lesson 1st time beginner? 1st Bus Trip? Roommate Preference _____________________________ Seating Pref Front (rows 2-7) Back (8-12) I am claiming a New Member Credit for this trip Required: How many credits have you used already? ____ Sponsor (if any) _________________________ I am a “Bring a Friend” sponsor bringing the following new member on his/her first trip: ____________________ I am claiming a Sponsor Credit for this trip Required: New member name: _____________________ Date or # of trip new member attended _______ Yes, I would be willing to bring a snack to share Trip No: ___________ Name ________________________________________ Address _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Phone (H) _________ (W) ___________ (C)___________ Emergency Contact ______________________________ Phone No. of Contact _____________________________ Medical Ins. Name _______________________________ Policy Number __________________________________ Auto License Plate Number ________________________ Member Guest Smoker Gender: M F Beginner Lesson 1st time beginner? 1st Bus Trip? Roommate Preference _____________________________ Seating Pref Front (rows 2-7) Back (8-12) I am claiming a New Member Credit for this trip Required: How many credits have you used already? ____ Sponsor (if any) _________________________ I am a “Bring a Friend” sponsor bringing the following new member on his/her first trip: ____________________ I am claiming a Sponsor Credit for this trip Required: New member name: _____________________ Date or # of trip new member attended _______ Yes, I would be willing to bring a snack to share PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR PICK-UP POINT FRIDAY Departures: San Jose (6:30 PM) E.C. Comm Center (7:45 PM) Sacramento SATURDAY Departure: San Jose (4:30 AM) E.C. Comm Center (5:30 AM) Sacramento Cost: (see trip schedule) Amount Enclosed: _____________________ Send confirmation by: Self-addressed stamped envelope Fax: ____________________________ Email: ___________________ Make separate checks per trip payable to: NISEI SKI CLUB and mail to: WEEKEND SKI TRIPS c/o Steve Nara, 10344-A Vista Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY: READ BEFORE SIGNING In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the NISEI SKI CLUB programs, related events and activities, I ________________________, (Print name of each participant) the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate and agree that: 1) The risk of injury from the many of the activities is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, 2) I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, 3) I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, 4) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NISEI SKI CLUB, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (‘RELEASEES’), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. Participant’s Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date Signed: _______________________ 2nd Participant’s Signature: _________________________________________________ Date Signed: _______________________ Participant must be at least 21 years old. Nisei Ski Club Newsletter 12 www.niseiskiclub.org Hitting the Fall Line David Jensen, Trip Director Get out your skis and snowboards because winter is finally upon us! To help welcome in the winter and get ready for skiing an snowboarding we are having a Winter Shopping Party at Sports Basement in Sunnyvale. It’s on Friday, Dec. 2 from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Come by that night to have some snacks, beer, soft drinks, and receive 20% off any purchase you make that night. Even though Tahoe has not received much snow, it looks like a lot more snowy weather is on the way. It will be a late start but there will be plenty of snow before Trip 1. Trip 1 is our only trip to South Shore and this year we will be staying at our usual spot across the street from the Gondola at the Holiday Lodge. In order to make it a more relaxing trip and save a little on lift tickets we will be going to Heavenly for both days. Now you can sleep in both days of Trip 1. This trip will be led by Judy Hom and Karen Soo so if you don't sign up, you'll miss out on the great food.* Reminders.* Sign-up for Trip 2, 3, 4, and 6 4 weeks before the deadline to be entered in a raffle to win $20 on the bus. We are a still looking for tour leaders and if you've never led a trip before, it is a great way to meet a lot of people in the club. Tell your friends about the club and they'll receive $50 off 2 trips and you'll receive $50 off one trip. 2005-2006 Nisei Ski Club Ski Trips Trip #1 January 6-8, 2006 Heavenly/Heavenly Cost: $165 members/$180 non-members Signup deadline: December 23, 2005 Remember to signup before the holidays Lodging: Holiday Lodge NB Tour Leader: Karen Soo 510-693-8150 SB Tour Leader: Judy Hom 510-337-9018 Primary contact for this trip: Judy Departure Times: SJ 6:30PM EC: 7:45PM * Note: money for lift tickets will be collected on Friday night Trip #2 January 20-22, 2006 Squaw Valley/Sugar Bowl Cost: $140 members/$155 non-members Signup deadline: January 6, 2006 Lodging: Sands Regency NB Tour Leader: TBD SB Tour Leader: TBD Primary contact for this trip: TBD Departure Times: SJ 6:30PM EC: 7:45PM Weeklong Trip to Snowmass January 28-February 4, 2006 Tour Leader: Angie Fong Trip #3 February 10-12, 2006 Northstar/Alpine Cost: $140 members/$155 non-members Signup deadline: January 27, 2006 Remember to signup before you leave for Snowmass! Lodging: Circus-Circus NB Tour Leader: TBD SB Tour Leader: TBD Primary contact for this trip: TBD Departure Times: SJ 6:30PM EC: 7:45PM Nisei Ski Club Newsletter Trip #4 February 24-26, 2006 Mt. Rose/Squaw Valley Cost: $140 members/$155 non-members Signup deadline: February 10, 2006 Lodging: Circus-Circus NB Tour Leader: TBD SB Tour Leader: TBD Primary contact for this trip: TBD Departure Times: SJ 6:30PM EC: 7:45PM Trip #5 Potluck and Race Weekend March 10-12, 2006 Homewood (TBD)/Squaw Valley Cost: $150 members/$165 non-members Signup deadline: February 24, 2006 Lodging Circus-Circus NB Tour Leader: Karen Soo SB Tour Leader: Liz Slocum Primary contact for this trip: Karen Departure Times: SJ 6:30PM EC: 7:45PM Long Weekend Trip Winter Park, Colorado Date: March 23-27, 2006 Cost: $730 See the flyer on page 10 Trip #6 March 31-April 2, 2006 Northstar/Sugar Bowl Cost: $135 members/$150 non-members Signup deadline: March 17, 2006 Lodging: Sands Regency North Bay Tour Leader: David Jensen South Bay Tour Leader: TBD Primary contact for this trip: TBD Departure Times: SJ 6:30PM EC: 7:45PM 13 www.niseiskiclub.org NSC Weekend Ski Trip Information and Policies General 1. All advance reservations must be made by mail. 2. Reservations are on a “First in, First on” basis. All payments must be made by the sign-up deadline. NSC members will receive priority only if they sign up by the sign-up deadline. 3. Please send a separate check for each trip. Make checks payable to Nisei Ski Club and mail with sign-up form and a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to: Nisei Ski Club c/o Steve Nara 10344-A Vista Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 Trip confirmations may also be returned by Fax or Email if you provide the information required. 4. A notice confirming reservations will be sent (in your self-addressed stamped envelope) prior to the trip. If the trip is canceled, your check will be returned to you. 5. Late sign-ups will be permitted provided there is space available. Call the designated Primary Tour leader (designated by an * next to their name) for that trip or the Trip Director for assistance. Cancellations/Roommate Assignments 1. Notify tour leader if you cancel. If unable to contact tour leader, call the Trip Director. 2. There will be a $5 fee assessed for all cancellations if made 14 or more days in advance of the trip date. After 10 PM, 14 days to the trip date, the canceling party will lose the entire fee for the trip unless a replacement is approved by the Tour Leader/Trip Director in the following order: a) Persons on the waiting list will have first opportunity to fill the cancellation. b) If a replacement can't be found, the canceling party may try to get a replacement. The Tour Leader must be notified of this. c) If the bus is not full, additional skiers may be taken if approved by the Tour Leader. This is required to assure accommodations. 3. All trip replacements are taken from a waiting list in priority of sign-up only. You may request a roommate. But they must sign up before a trip is filled or we will assign you a roommate. 4. In the case of odd numbers for room assignments, tripling up of individuals may be required. The last to sign up will be the first to be assigned to such accommodations. Under these circumstances, each person in these accommodations may be refunded a portion of the room expense to be determined after the return of the trip. Seating Arrangements On the Way Up to the Sierras South Bay: 4th Street Bowl 1441 4th Street San Jose 1. Seating is on an “Early Sign Up - First Choice” arrangement. The bus is divided into two sections: Front Rows 2-7 and Rear: Rows 8-12. This seating may be selected on the sign-up form. 2. You may only save the seat next to you and that person must be assigned the same section. At All Other Times 1. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis for the rest of the trip. 2. Only the seat next to you may be saved. Otherwise, there is no saving of seats. 3. The seat you select will be your seat for the entire day. 4. The first row is reserved for the Tour Leaders. Miscellaneous 1. All rooming is on a double occupancy basis. Trip price is per person. 2. Please mark all equipment with proper identification. Bag, strap, and tape skis and poles together. 3. NSC is not responsible for missing or lost items. Please clearly label your belongings. 4. For Saturday morning trips, departure attire should consist of your ski clothes. There are no accommodations on the bus for a clothes change. 5. No breakfast stops. There is a 15 minute “courtesy” stop only if the Bus Driver requests it. 6. Dinner is provided on Friday night departures and Sunday return trips. 7. Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be provided by NSC at the end of the day. You may want to bring some munchies to share with others. 8. Changes from designated ski areas will be decided by the Tour Leader and a vote of the Bus. During bad road conditions, the Bus Driver has the final decision. 9. Lift ticket costs are not included in the cost of the trip unless otherwise noted. However, all ski resorts we plan to ski will give us a group discount. If you are buying a group lift ticket, only cash will be accepted by the Tour Leaders. 10. Lessons for all beginner skiers and beginner snow boarders. To qualify, the Nisei Ski Club member must be a beginner in both skiing and snowboarding. The club will reimburse by mail, the cost of a first time beginner (A) full-day group lesson in either sport. Limit: One lesson per lifetime for a maximum reimbursement payment up to your membership fee. 11. Poor Weather Policy. The bus will go to the scheduled ski area unless the weather is extremely poor. In this event, the Tour Leaders will determine whether poor conditions exist at the scheduled site. If poor weather does exist, a vote of the bus will dictate the ski area but will not be used to dictate whether or not to ski. Only a unanimous vote may be used to dictate early departures. 12. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the bus departure time. It is to your advantage to arrive early and to be assured of not missing the bus. It will depart on schedule. Trip Departure Locations North Bay: El Cerrito Community Center 7007 Moeser Lane El Cerrito Park at the Portola end of the Community Center parking lot. Parking on the farthest sides of the parking lot only. Note: Sacramento pickup available at: Sacramento 49er Auto-Truck Plaza, 2828 El Centro Rd. Sacramento, CA 95833 Nisei Ski Club Newsletter 14 www.niseiskiclub.org 2005-2006 Nisei Ski Club Membership Application Form (Must be at least 21 years old) Membership year is June 1, 2005 - May 31, 2006 Name _______________________________________________ Renewal Fee $30 Address _____________________________________________ New Membership Fee $30 City ____________________ State ______ Zip ______________ I am being sponsored by current member (name): ________________________________________ Home #__________________ Work # __________________ E-mail address ________________________________________ Mark boxes above for any information that you WANT members to have access to, unmarked fields will remain private and confidential. Board members will always have access to your information for club business. Check one of the following, otherwise you will NOT receive a newsletter: Send me a newsletter via US Mail. Send me a PDF version of the newsletter via email. (1 meg size) Send me email when the newsletter is on the website. Emergency Contact Information Name _______________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________ It is your responsibility to notify the Membership Chairperson of any changes that may affect NSC correspondences and communications. I have been a member of NSC in the past two years (2003/2004 or 2004/2005) Your level is Beginner Intermediate Advanced Open N/A Ski: Snowboard: # years skiing ________ Days skied per year _______ Would you be willing to help with Summer Events Dances Ski-related activities Community events Participating as an Officer or Board Member How/from whom did you hear about NSC? Club suggestions : WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY READ BEFORE SIGNING In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the NISEI SKI CLUB programs, related events and activities, I ________________________________________________ , the Undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that: (Print name of participant) 1. The risk of injury from many of the activities is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, 2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, 3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, 4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NISEI SKI CLUB, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event ("RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. X____________________________________________________________________ DATE SIGNED: __________________ (Participant's Signature) Participant must be at least 21 years old Please make check payable to Nisei Ski Club and mail with completed application form and signed waiver to: Nisei Ski Club 550 E. 20th Street Oakland, CA 94606 Attn: Membership Chair Note: membership dues are not refundable Nisei Ski Club Newsletter 15 www.niseiskiclub.org Nisei Ski Club Calendar Community Calendar Jan. 6-8, Trip 1 Heavenly/Heavenly Signup deadline: December 23, 2005 Traditions Unbound December 3, 2005-February 26, 2006 Asian Art Museum Exclusive U.S. venue Jan. 20-22, Trip 2 Squaw Valley/Sugar Bowl Signup deadline: January 6, 2006 Kyoto-the former imperial capital of Japan-is more than just a backdrop to the ethereal and familiar imagery of temples, pagodas, and geishas. It is also the birthplace of an artistic revolution during the eighteenth century that shook Japanese culture to its core. Jan. 28-Feb. 4, 2006, Weeklong Trip to Snowmass, Angela Fong, exofficio@niseiskiclub.org Feb. 10-12, Trip 3 Northstar/Alpine Signup deadline: January 27, 2006 At the center of this revolution were eight painters who challenged tradition and developed fresh, innovative styles never before seen in Japan. Traditions Unbound showcases over 60 of their masterworks, ranging from enormous folding screens to delicate hand scrolls. Learn more about Kyoto and the featured artists, related programs that explore Japanese cultural traditions, private group tours and FREE public tours of the exhibition. Feb. 24-26, Trip 4 Mt. Rose/Squaw Valley Signup deadline: February 10, 2006 Mar. 10-12, Trip 5 Potluck & Race Weekend, Homewood/Squaw Valley Signup deadline: February 24, 2006 March 23-27, Long weekend trip to Winter Park, CO Early deadline: December 10, 2005 Late deadline: January 10, 2006 Visit http://www.asianart.org/traditionsunbound.htm. Mar. 31-Apr. 2, Trip 6 Northstar/Sugar Bowl Signup deadline: March 17, 2006 Note: The Community Calendar is for information only. NSC is not affiliated with or claims to endorse these events. nisei ski club NEWSLETTER CURRENT SKI CLUB NEWS, EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 60 Sand Harbor Road Alameda, CA 94502 Nisei Ski Club Newsletter 16 www.niseiskiclub.org