September 2012 - Sitzmark Ski Club

THE SITZMARK NEWS
Skiing – Sports – Social
‘sit-zmärk: An impression left in the snow by the backward fall of a skier.
www.sitzmark.org
ESTABLISHED 1962
PRESIDENT
John Heinzel
414-640-2238
johnmheinzel@gmail.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Mary Ann Best
262-785-0539
Maryannbest.2011@gmail.com
SECRETARY
Rob Hermann
414-640-4003
rob.hermann@hotmail.com
TREASURER
Jim Reilly
414-291-4407
johriledup@sbcglobal.net
MEMBERSHIP
Tom Augustine
262-860-0191
tom@carthage.edu
MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENT
Edie Schaetzlein
eschatzi@wi.rr.com
NEWSLETTER
Vacant
Sue Czarniak
SOCIAL EVENTS
414-333-3672
sczarniak@wi.rr.com
WESTERN TRIPS
Nancy Woltzen
414-559-0508
nancywoltzen@hotmail.com
NORTHERN TRIPS
Dave Wherry
414-530-2212
wherryd@aol.com
SPECIAL EVENTS
Dawn Petermann-Harris
414-315-5100
dpetermann@yahoo.com
PROMOTION
Jeff Leverence
VACANT
Mark Harris
414-550-6500
lever@core.com
RACE/SPORTS
race@sitzmark.org
PAST PRESIDENT
414-254-1406
harris_53051@yahoo.com
Volume 50 / Issue 5
September 2012
SEPTEMBER 7TH
MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
Ski Trips will open on Sept 7th!!, Renew
your Membership and Come on Dance.
Check out the Ski Trips!!!!!!!!!
Charcoal Grill
15375 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin
(park in lower lot & enter banquet room)
Club Business & Club Store
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Prez Sez & Member Renewal
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Birthday of the Month, Jazz in the
Park, Sunrise Bike Ride, Intro to
Back Packing
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Sports– Biking & Volleyball
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Member Meeting—Ski Kick Off
Annual Charity Auction
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Pg 2
Pg 3
Pg 4
Pg 5
Pg 6
Reopening of Little Switzerland
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Badger Game & Packer Games
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Badger Game & Kayak Trip
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Park City Ski Trip
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Upcoming Ski Trips
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Calendar
Pg 7
Pg 8
Pg 9
Pg 10 &
Pg 11
Back Pg
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Club Stuff
The Sitzmark News
Editor:
Dawn Petermann
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
By the 15th of the month!
Articles for publication must be
submitted by the second week of
each month (by the 15th) to be
included in the next month’s issue!
Articles that have been approved
by a board member may be sent
to:
Dawn Petermann
dpetermann@yahoo.com
Be sure to include “Sitzmark”
in the subject line.
Advertise
in the
Sitzmark
Newsletter
Club Member:
Only $8.00 for a
business card size ad
Non Club Member
Rates:
Full page $50
1/2 page $25
1/4 page $15
Do YOU have an idea for an event or a special
club adventure?
Contact our Social Events Director, Sue Czarniak,
who can help you plan and schedule the activity:
414-333-3672
email: sczarniak@wi.rr.com
Ideas for events should be submitted to Sue Czarniak,
our Social Events Director, at least 2 to 3 months before
your planned event. This allows time for Board approval
and time to submit article to the newsletter by the 15th of
the month.
Sue can help you with details and put it all together…
ANNUAL RATE
October 1 – September 30
New Single
$45
Renew Single
$35
New Couple
$65
Renew Couple $50
Check out these items at the CLUB
STORE...
Store Item
Club Store open at
monthly meetings
Select items
available on ski
trips
Pin
Button
Patch
Luggage Tag
Neck Wallet
Arm/Leg Wallet
Bandana - Yellow
Pole Flag
Pole Flag Adhesive Strip
Back Pack/Fanny Pack
Turtleneck – Navy
Mens Sitzmark T-shirts
Ladies Sitzmark T-shirts
Price
3.00
1.00
4.00
3.00
6.00
7.00
4.00
4.00
.50
18.00
20.00
8-10.00
10-12.00
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News by the President
I’m excited! A process begun a few years back is finally going to start paying off. First we moved to
a new website that allowed us to create events people could register for, manage our database of
members, and store our important documents online.
Slowly, (sorry, we are all volunteers remember), we have learned how to really use the new
website. This year we are rolling out online registration for both Northern and Western Ski Trips.
This will save you time in filling out paper forms: since the online form already knows all your
information – you just need to fill in a few trip-specific details.
The other big, exciting thing for us is online payments via credit card, or using your existing PayPal
account if you want. We will pilot this new feature with membership renewals in September. I know
membership isn’t much, but it will allow us on the board the opportunity to work through the new
processes, and develop updated procedures. Call me a geek, but that’s exciting to me!
These changes are only possible through the hard efforts of your Sitzmark Board of Directors
John Heinzel
President
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
TIME. PLEASE RENEW PRIOR
TO OCTOBER 1ST
RENEWAL ON
WWW.SITZMARK.ORG
ANNUAL RATE
October 1 – September 30
New Single
$45
Renew Single
$35
New Couple
$65
Renew Couple $50
NEW THIS YEAR
RENEW & PAY ONLINE
Your board of directors has been busy this year and we added
another function to the website. You will be able to join the club,
renew your membership and pay your dues online. Check it out on SITZMARK.ORG
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B D M e e t M e A t , Ja z z i n t h e Pa r k ,
S u n r i s e B i k e R i d e I n t r o B a c k Pa c k i n g
September Birthday
Jazz in the Park
Sunday, September 9th, 2012
Runs through September 6th
At Barnacle Bud’s
12:00pm to 3:00
1955 S Hilbert St, Milwaukee
If you would like to host a meet-up
one of the weeks, please let me know.
No work involved – you just have to pick
a meeting place and have fun.
Stay for the Packer game afterwards
http://www.easttown.com/events/jazz-in-the-park
Hosted by : Bonnie Jamieson
Entertainment by Jimmy
(414) 481-9974
barnacle-buds.com
Sue Czarniak
Sunrise Bicycle Ride
September 8th at 6AM
Rain Date September 15th 6AM
Bicycle down the Hank Aaron Trail from Miller
Park to the Summerfest grounds. After
catching a beautiful sunrise the gang will enjoy
breakfast at Alterra’s on Lincoln Memorial
Drive. Watch sunrise over Lake
Michigan 6:24am
Hosted by : Mike Mueller, Mike Czubek
and Rich Best
414-333-3672
sczarniak@wi.rr.com
Ice Age Trail
Kettle Moraine Northern Unit
Dundee, WI
September 29‐30, 2012
We will backpack a 12 mile section of the Ice Age Trail, camping partway
at Mauthe Lake campground on Saturday night. This is meant as an introduction to backpacking, and we will have a pre‐trip meeting to plan for the adventure.
Backpack rentals can be found at REI in Brookfield
and we will share as much gear as possible
to keep the costs down. To finalize our campsite needs, please contact Laura by September 15th if interested! Host ‐ Laura Kletti lkletti@fastmail.fm(cell) 414‐405‐6975
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Biking & Volleyball
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIKES RIDES
Monday Night Bike Rides
Come and Join your Friends & Sitzmarks for our
Wednesday Night Bike Rides
We road-ride 10-30 miles at a pace of 1520 mph (the pace & distance you choose).
The rides are usually in Waukesha County rural
areas (i.e. Lake Country, Menomonee Falls, Holy
Hill). After the ride we refuel, relax and socialize at a
nearby restaurant, pub, or home.
For ride location/time or other information e-mail
ron.august@t-mobile.com OR call Ron at 262-2710012.
To be added to the weekly e-mail distribution list:
send a blank e-mail to sitzmark_bikerssubscribe@yahoogroups.com It takes a day or two to
become active.
We will meet just before 6:00 PM and START AT 6:00
PM from Greenfield Park (parking lot just off of 124th
and Lincoln ) and bike either North or South (and now
also West) on the Oak Leaf Trail (usually a leisurely 15
to 20 mile ride).
Hope to see you there...
R. George Vogt
SkierED@.ATT.Net
WEDNESDAY VOLLEYBALL
Rainbow Park at 6:15 PM
117th and Washington Ave., Park is located 2 blocks north of Greenfield
Open play, mixed recreational, we do enforce certain rules that
encourages safety and exciting play. Don’t be shy if you’re skills are a bit
rusty. All levels of ability welcomed.
Nominal fee (25 cents members & 50 cents non members) to help cover costs
of repairs and equipment.
Host: Jim Reilly Call Jim at 414-617-0551 in case of questionable weather
We stop at the Brass Monkey Sports Bar at 120th and Greenfield Avenue for food and drink. Stop
by even if you can't play.
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Club Meeting & Charity Auction
SEPTEMBER CLUB MEETING
Friday, September 7th
7:00pm - 12:00pm
Charcoal Grill
15375 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin
(park in lower lot & enter banquet room)
Guests Welcome
Cost: Members $5
Guests $7
Food available for purchase:
Fish Fry & Sandwiches
Music by "Lonely Hearts"
http://
thelonelyhearts.weebly.com/
events.html
Annual Charity Auction
Is Back!!!!
November 9
7-10PM
PLAN ON ATTENDING – let’s keep in mind that the real prize here is the money we
donate to the well deserved and needed charities; without your attendance – it
won’t happen
PLEASE – come ready to bid, ready to purchase! Christmas will be around the
corner – hard to think about now as we panic to get all the summer fun in, then
turn to fall activities but plan to do some of your Christmas shopping at the auction!
Get involved – it takes lots of volunteers to pull this off – contact me if you are
interested in being on the auction committee contact Dawn Petermann 414-315-5100
or dpetermann@yahoo.com
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Little Switz Soon to Open
Ski Swap and Open House October 14th
Construction is well under way to re-open Little Switzerland
for the 2012/2013 Ski Season!
A completely renovated chalet, updated lifts and a new
snowmaking system.
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Packer Games & Badger Game
PACKERS GAMES
AT THE BOSCH
Join your fellow Sitzmarks to cheer on the Packers at:
The BOSCH, 5871 S. 108th St., Hales Corners, WI
Our favorite meet-me-at Packer bar.
Here is the September schedule:
Sept. 9th Sept. 13th Sept. 24th Sept. 30th -
Sunday
Thursday
Monday
Sunday
3:15 pm
7:20 pm
7:30 pm
3:15 pm
San Francisco
Chicago Bears (da Bears)
Seattle
New Orleans
Come early to reserve a seat.
Hosts are : Tom Augustine & Janice Wachs – 262-617-1554
22th
UTEP Miners
$85
Send Check to:
Sitzmark Ski Club
c/o Dave Wherry
2304 East Newton Ave.
Shorewood, WI 53211
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Park City, Canyons & Deer Valley
PARK CITY, CANYONS & DEER VALLEY
RESORTS in UTAH
Three world class ski destinations, luxury ski in/ski out
accommodations, the fabulous dining, nightlife and shopping of downtown Park City and
home to the Greatest Snow on Earth®!
March 2, 2013 (Saturday) – March 9, 2013 (Saturday)
Cost*: $1,573
$300 due at sign-up, $700 due October 15, 2012, $573 due January 15, 2013
(Final payment and trip deadline January 15, 2013)
*Pricing for land only and no lifts also available (see online sign up on the Sitzmark website up for details). Price is
subject to fuel surcharges. Insurance is available and recommended.
Trip Leader: TBD
Trip includes:
♦ Round trip air from Milwaukee to Salt Lake City on Southwest Airlines:
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3/2/13: MKE/PHX/SLC #1946 8:25A - 1:45P (one stop, no plane change).
3/9/13: SLC/LAS/MKE #2832 7:40A - 2:05P (one stop, no plane change).
NO Baggage fees. Two bags fly free each way!
Round trip bus transportation from Salt Lake City to Park City (45 minutes).
7 nights lodging at the Snow Flower Condominiums (6 per condo).
Snow Flower Condominiums are located at the base of the Park City mountain resort, near the
Eagle and Three Kings lifts. Deluxe amenities include: full kitchen, fireplace, gorgeous outdoor hot
tubs and pool, ski lockers, on-site laundry facilities, internet access, elevator and gym/fitness
center. Located on the free shuttle route, providing easy access to all that downtown Park City has
to offer.
5 days of lift tickets (3 days at Park City, 1 day at Canyons and 1 day at Deer Valley).
Convenient shuttle transportation from condos to Canyons, Deer Valley and downtown Main St.
Welcome reception, pizza/wine/beer party and hot tub parties with mudslides.
Don’t ski? There are many other winter activities including cross country skiing, snowshoeing,
snowmobiling, sleigh rides, ice skating, snow tubing, hot air ballooning, historic tours, museums,
galleries and beautiful spa facilities. Park City is a place that fulfills every dream on your wish list and more. Consistently ranked among the top ski resorts in
North America, Park City offers easy access, diverse terrain, immaculately groomed runs, fresh powder and a top-notch
ski school. Park City has 3,300 skiable acres, 114 designated trails and 16 lifts with a trail classification of
17%/52%/31% (easier/more difficult/most difficult). Canyons is the largest single ski and snowboard resort in Utah and one of the five largest in the U.S., boasting 3,700
skiable acres, with 125 runs and 19 lifts. The property offers a wide range of terrain and snow conditions for any level of
skier but is best known for its high percentage of advanced runs. Take your pick: Long and gentle. Big and bowled.
Steep and steeper. Aspen and pine. Canyons has a trail classification of 10%/244/46% (beginner/intermediate/expert).
Deer Valley's six mountains offer abundant terrain for every level of skier, covered with the bounty of 300 annual inches
of the Greatest Snow on Earth®, and 2.026 skiable acres, 100 runs and 21 lifts. For a remarkable five years running,
Deer Valley was again named the #1 ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI Magazine in 2012. www.parkcitymountain.com
www.thecanyons.com
www.deervalley.com
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Our 19th YEAR and Vail’s 50th Anniversary!
December 12, 2012 (Wed) to December 16, 2012 (Sun)
Cost*: $881 (w/3 day lift ticket) $919 (w/ 4 day lift ticket)
*Pricing for land only & no lifts available (see online sign up
on the Sitzmark website up for details). Price is subject to fuel
surcharges. Insurance is available and recommended.
Trip Leader: Marc Pettit 414-588-5949 or
ski007@earthlink.net
Includes:
♦ Round trip air from Milwaukee to Denver on Frontier Airlines
♦ Round trip bus transportation from Denver to Vail (2 hours)
♦ Four nights lodging at the Landmark Condos (6 per condo)
♦ 150 yards to Lionshead Gondola
♦ Outdoor heated pool and three hot tubs
♦ Pizza and beer party (Saturday night) & Après ski party Hot
tub parties with beer & mudslides! One day $15 lunch voucher
♦ Special 50th Anniv Snow Daze celebrations, including Dec 15,
2012: Vail's 50th Birthday Bash! Celebrations include gondola
dedication ceremony, fireworks, & concert at Ford Park.
Vail boasts 3 distinct areas of the mountain, each with their own
features and fortes, including 3 terrain parks, 7 bowls spanning 7
miles and 5,289 acres of blank canvas. There are 193 trails, 31
strategically placed lifts and 1 gondola. Vail has a trail classification
of 18%/29%/53% (beginner/intermediate/advanced and expert).
www.vail.snow.com
INDIANHEAD, WAKEFIELD, MI
What a marvelous way to start your year!
Sitzmark/Vagabond Ski Trip worked so well last
year, we’ve brought it back.
January 4, 2013 (Fri) to January 6, 2013 (Sunday)
Cost: $255 Members, $275 Non-members
(Does not include lift tickets)
Trip Leader: Audrey Wissmann 414-305-6059
Included in this fantastic getaway weekend, where all you have to
do is sit back and relax, is:
♦ Round trip, non-stop bus “flights”, light dinner, snacks and
refreshments (soda, beer, wine & water)
♦ 2 nights lodging at the Indianhead Mtn Lodge (double occup)
♦ 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, Hors d’oeuvres party at Dudley’s Saloon
before Saturday dinner (lodge provides live entertainment)
♦ 2 Nastar races on Sunday & one free beginner ski lesson
Indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi
♦ Optional Skiing on Sunday at Powderhorn
A change-room after checkout will be available. For those of you
who may just want to come along and enjoy all the camaraderie but
do not ski, there is a full health club that includes Nautilus
equipment, treadmills, elliptical trainer, and recumbent bike.
MOUNTAIN STATS: 638 Vertical feet, 29 wide open runs on over
220 acres, 9 lifts and tows , 2 terrain parks, 13 Expert Black Runs
(46%), 10 Intermediate Blue Runs(36%) , 5 Beginner Green Runs
(18%).
www.indianheadmtn.com
Marquette Mountain
New Year’s Weekend
December 29, 2012 (Saturday) to
January 1, 2013 (Tuesday)
Cost: $420 Members, $440 Non-Members
(Does not include lift tickets)
Trip Leaders: Jeff Leverence 414-550-6500 &
Mike Fetzich 414-916-7298
Includes:
♦ Bus transportation and refreshments on bus
♦ 3 nights at the Marquette Ramada (double occupancy)
♦ 3 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners
♦ Enjoy an Apre’ ski party and/or soak in pool and hot tub.
♦ The New Years celebration evening starts with dinner and
tickets to the
comedy show at the Ramada. Then the New Year’s
party moves to the bars
in Downtown Marquette. Like New York they have an
annual ball drop.
Possible (2) days Skiing at Marquette Mountain stats: 600”
Vertical, 25 runs with 2 glades, 4 mogul runs, longest run 1 1/4
mile, 3 double chair lifts/ all 2500’ long, 3000’ Alpine Terrain
Park.
www.marquettemountain.com
CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
Join us for a true “out west” skiing experience!
Jan 20, 2013 (Sunday) to Jan 27, 2013 (Sunday)
Cost*: $ 1,234
*Pricing for 5 day lift & no lifts available (see online sign up on
the Sitzmark website up for details). Price is subject to fuel
surcharges. Insurance is available and recommended.
Trip Leader: Dave Wherry 414-530-2212 or
wherryd@aol.com
Includes:
♦ Round trip air from Milw to Denver on American Airlines
♦ Round trip bus transportation from Gunnison to Crested
Butte (45 minutes)
♦ 7 nights lodging at the Plaza Condominiums (4 per condo)
- deluxe condos in the convenience of a hotel atmosphere.
100 yard walk to the Silver Queen quad lift.
♦ 4 day lift ticket for Crested Butte, 1 day ticket to Monarch
with transportation
♦ Group parties
Many other winter activities including Nordic skiing,
snowshoeing, snowcat driving experience, horseback trail
rides, dog sledding tours, guided snowmobile tours, zip line
tour and two beautiful spa facilities.
Crested Butte is committed to preserving the pristine landscape
and mountain lifestyle. It has 1,167 total skiable acreage, 121
designated trails and 14 lifts. skicb.com & skimonarch.com
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SUNDOWN/CHESTNUT
WINTER PARK, COLORADO
DUBUQUE, IA & GALENA, IL
Ride the California Zephyr through amazing
mountain passes and tunnels to Fraser, Co for a
week of winter fun in the mountains.
Feb 1, 2013 (Friday) to Feb 3, 2013 (Sunday)
Cost: $240 Members, $260 Non-members
(Does not include lift tickets)
Trip Leaders: Jean & Tom Bronson 414-423-1495
Includes:
♦ Bus transportation and refreshments on the bus.
♦ 2 nights lodging at the remodeled Best Western Plus in
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Dubuque
Saturday night 3-entrée deluxe buffet, 2 breakfast buffets
A weekend you will not forget!
This trip is a short 3 hours from Milwaukee!!!!
Feb 16, 2013 (Sat) to Feb 23, 2013 (Sat)
Cost*: $815 (with a 4 day lift ticket), $865 (with a 5
day lift ticket)
*Pricing for land only, no lifts & limited number of Superliner
Roomettes, see online sign up on the Sitzmark website up for
details. Insurance is available and recommended.
Trip Leader: Dennis Stuebner 414-463-1008
Includes:
♦ Round trip Milwaukee to Fraser, Colorado via Amtrak
train, no baggage fees.
♦ Round trip transportation from Fraser to Winter Park via
hotel shuttle (15min)
♦ 5 nights lodging at the Zephyr Mountain Lodge (4-6 per
condo) 110’ from the Zephyr Express lift
♦ Amenities include outdoor hot tubs, Free local shuttle, on
site shops, restaurants, pub & other amenities
♦ Group Parties
Expect a wild weekend of fun, laughter and surprises! Skiing
at Sundown and Chestnut Mountain will give you a
picturesque view of the Mississippi Valley and the states of
Wisconsin and Illinois. On Sunday for those who do not
choose to ski, tour the historic city of Galena with its
architectural buildings, gift shops, and wineries. Lodging is
at the renovated Best Western Motel with a Tiki bar by the
pool and Champs Americana as their main restaurant. We’ll
It has 3,060 total skiable acreage, 143 designated trails and
get back in-time for the Superbowl.
1,212 acres of off-piste terrain. skiwinterpark.com
www.chestnutmtn.com sundownmtn.com
One Day Local Bus Trips Schedule
BLACKJACK
Dec. 9th: Cascade Mtn.
Jan 13th: Tyrol Basin
Feb 10th: Devils Head
Mar 10th: Cascade Mtn.
Spend St Paddy's Day Weekend at Blackjack Mtn.
Cost: $68
Join us for a one day trip to local WI hills. The trip
includes bus ride, breakfast, lift ticket, & party.
Meet at the Watertown Plank Park-n-Ride at
7:30am, Bus leaves 8:00 am (Sharp)
Questions: 414-530-2212
www.cascademountain.com/
www.devilsheadresort.com/
www.tyrolbasin.com
March 15, 2013 (Fri) To March 17, 2013 (Sun)
Cost: $265 Members, $285 Non-Members
Trip Leader: Mark Harris 414-254-1406 or
harris_53051@yahoo.com
Includes:
♦ Round trip bus ride
♦ 2 nights lodging at the Blackriver Mtn Lodge (double/four
occupancy)
♦ 2 Breakfasts & 1 dinner at Blackriver Mtn Lodge
♦ Two Day Lift Ticket
♦ Lunch Deck Party both days at Blackjack
♦ Saturday Fun Race, Nastar, Spring Carnival & Slush Cup
♦ Sunday Slalom Race Course set for our group
♦ Saturday Apre Ski Wine & Cheese at Lodge before dinner
♦ Sat night Bus Ride into Hurley to continue St. Paddy’s
Day Festivities
Come join the second annual St. Paddy's weekend at the new
and approved Blackjack Mtn, located in Bssemer, MI. Again
this year, Blackriver Lodge will host a special St. Paddy's Day
dinner. Last year, we had almost the whole lodge to ourself.
Mountain Stats: Base Elevation: 385 ft, Top Elevation: 850 ft,
Vertical Drop: 465 ft Skiable Area: 126 acres.
Sitzmark Ski Club
P.O.Box 1877
Milwaukee, WI 53201
WWW.SITZMARK.ORG
SEPTEMBER 2012
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
3
4
5- Biking &
Volleyball
6—Jazz in the
Park
7– Membership
Meeting
8—Sunrise Bike
Ride
9– Birthday Meet
me At. & Packer
Game
10—Biking
11—Golf
12 – Biking &
Volleyball
13-& Packer
Game
14
15
16
17—Biking
18
19 – Biking &
Volleyball
20
21
22—Badger
Game
23
24—Biking & &
Packer Game
25—Board
Meeting
26
27
28
29—Intro to
Back Packing
30-Intro to Back
Packing & &
Packer Game