February 2014 - Sitzmark Ski Club

Volume 52/ Issue 9
February 2014
THE SITZMARK NEWS
Skiing – Sports – Social
‘sit-zmärk: An impression left in the snow by the backward fall of a skier.
Sitzmark Meeting
Friday February 7th
PRESIDENT
Mary Ann Best
262-309-9512
president@sitzmark.org
Cali’s Grille Room
1005 South Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI
VICE PRESIDENT
Megan Reilly
414-291-4407
vicepresident@sitzmark.org
www.sitzmark.org
SECRETARY
Diane Nelson
414-617-5634
secretary@sitsmark.org
Jim Reilly
TREASURER
414-291-4407
treasurer@sitzmark.org
MEMBERSHIP
Tom Augustine
262-860-0191
membership@sitzmark.org
MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENT
Edie Schaetzlein
meetings@sitzmark.org
NEWSLETTER
Joyce Katona
262-825-3626
newsletter@sitzmark.org
SOCIAL EVENTS
Rob Hermann
414-640-4003
social@sitzmark.org
BLACKJACK
WESTERN TRIPS
Nancy Woltzen
414-559-0508
western@sitzmark.org
St Paddy's Day Weekend
Mar 14, 2014 (Friday) To Mar 16, 2014 (Sunday)
NORTHERN TRIPS
Mark Harris
414-254-1406
northern@sitzmark.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Dawn Petermann-Harris 414-315-5100
specialevents@sitzmark.org
PROMOTION
Jeff Leverence
414-550-6500
promotion@sitzmark.org
RACE/SPORT
Lyle Strahota
414-444-8438
race@sitzmark.org
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Club Info
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Pictures
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Thoughts from Mary Ann
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Western Trip Sign Up
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Club Events
4 -7
Western & Northern Trips
Calendar
PAST PRESIDENT
John Heinzel
414-640-2238
pastpresident@sitzmark.org
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Back Cover
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Club Info
The Sitzmark News
By the 15
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
the of the month!
Editor:
Joyce Katona
Board Meeting
When: February 11th at 7:00 PM
Where: Best Western Hotel
1005 South Moorland Rd
Brookfield WI
Social Director: Rob Herman
Do YOU have an idea for an
event or a special club
adventure?
Check out these items at the club store
Club Store open at monthly meetings
Select items available on ski trips
Contact Rob and he can help
you plan and schedule the
activity
414-640-4003
social@sitzmark.org
Store Item
ANNUAL RATE
October 1 – September 30
Price
Pin
3.00
Button
1.00
Patch
4.00
New Single
$45
Luggage Tag
3.00
Renew Single
New Couple
Renew Couple
$35
$65
$50
Neck Wallet
6.00
Arm/Leg Wallet
7.00
Bandana - Yellow
4.00
Pole Flag
4.00
Advertise in the
Sitzmark Newsletter
Back Pack/Fanny Pack
18.00
Club Member
Only $8.00 for a business card
size ad
Mens Sitzmark T-shirts
8-10.00
Ladies Sitzmark T-shirts
10-12.00
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Thoughts of the month – from Mary Ann
This Valentine’s Day is full of opportunities to fill your heart with……………..
Love for – The snow in WI this year! And friends to share it with
Love for – awesome ski trip reports from Friends in CO while you are in WI – ‘Epic Day. Birds of Prey TWICE & Spyder @ BC’
Love for friends who share their knowledge of ski locations, ski videos, bike routes, kayaking tricks ect…
Love for the excitement of my own trip coming up (with my valentine - HI RICH) – UTAH here I come!
Love for those bike riders who are starting to count down the days to clear wide open roads
Love for – camping planning! I’m making Laura K’s trip this year
Love for – the beautiful crescent moon tonight
Love for family – that pulled a work weekend off for me!
Love for Sitzmark members that are going to jump at the chance to run for next years board – worth it!
Love for this years board that has been so great to work with and get to know!
Calling all Sitzmarks to Share The Love!
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Club Events
Attention Past Presidents
Sitzmark Ski Club
Milwaukee
Membership Meeting
Why: To acknowledge and honor all Past Presidents of Sitzmark
Ski Club.
When: Friday, February 7, 2014 – 7:00 pm.
Where:
Cali’s Grill Room
Best Western Hotel
1005 South Moorland Rd.
Brookfield, WI
Admission is $5 for members and $7 for guests
Past Presidents – Admission fee waived
Snacks will be served
Bring in memorabilia and pictures to display from your years as a Sitzmark member.
Invite family, friends and past Sitzmark members to share memories.
Contact one of these past presidents for any comments or questions:
Mike Mueller (2002-03, 2010-11) mmuemikey@aol.com , 414-444-3859
Audrey Wissmann (2008-09) audwiss@aol.com, 262-513-2825
John Heinzel (2012-13) johnmheinzel@gmail.com ,414- 640-2238
Mary Witte (1986-87) mrywitt@aol.com, 262-252-8999
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Sitzmark Elections
We are looking for several volunteers to
work on the Election Committee for the 2014 Sitzmark
elections.
With an organization of several hundred people it is very difficult to contact everyone in the club to ask them something. So
now WE ARE ASKING every member of the Sitzmark Ski Club, "Would you like to run for office for the Sitzmark Ski Club?"
or "Would you like to run for the board of directors of the Sitzmark Ski Club?".
Please read over the various board duties and assignments listed below and if you have any questions about being on the
board ask any of the current board members.
If you are interested in working on the Election Committee, running for office or a board position or
would like to suggest a possible candidate, please contact club president Mary Ann Best at 262309-9512.
Candidates for president must have served on the board for a minimum of two years and candidates for vice-president must
have served on the board for a minimum of one year. The offices of president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer are one
year terms and the director positions are two year terms.
Each director discusses with the president their preferred position, assignments are based on these discussions as well as
experience. Board members are required to attend monthly board and monthly membership meetings. Sitzmark Members in
good standing are eligible to run for a position.
President: Preside over Board and Membership meetings;
appoint committees as needed; represent the Club in
various associations.
Special Events: Recruit volunteers, organize, and preside
over Auction for Charity and Year End Awards Party for club
volunteers.
Vice President & Procurement: Succeed President if
necessary; preside over meetings in absence of President;
Sell club merchandise items at club meetings and provide
items to trips leaders to sell on trips. Select new items for
the club store to sell; maintain inventory of club equipment;
Promotion: Distribute the Club Brochure to various ski, sports
and other retail outlets; promote the club and its events using
social media. Coordinate booths to promote the club and
recruit new members at ski and sports shows.
Secretary: Record minutes from monthly Board meetings;
complete official correspondence not related to specific
Directors.
Treasurer:
Keep Club books; makes deposits and
disbursements as approved by various directors; report
monthly and year-end financial status to the Board; chairs
audit committee and files non-profit Federal tax return.
Entertainment & Meetings: Coordinate selection of
meeting location for club, contract bands and or DJ's for
meetings, recruit members to greet and sign in members
and guests at the meetings.
Membership: Recruit new members; enter and maintain
membership records using the club website database and
distribute Membership Cards.
Newsletter: Editor of newsletter. Solicit articles, design,
layout and create monthly Newsletter; distribute the
Newsletter to members using club website. As needed
print & mail Newsletter to members.
Race & Sports: Coordinates Race Team with MMSC;
oversees sports leagues such as softball, tennis, volleyball, and
golf.
Social Events: Recruit members to organize a variety of
social activities such as after work parties, camping, biking,
skating and Packer parties.
Western Ski Trips: Organize non Midwest trips, including
reservations & pricing; handle all payments and trip signups
using club website database; solicit and work with trip leaders.
Assists with production & distribution of the Ski Trips book.
Northern Ski Trips:
Book Midwest trips, including
reservations & pricing; handle all payments and trip signups
using club website database; solicit and work with trip leaders.
Assists with production & distribution of the Ski Trips book.
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Club Events
SKIING WISCONSIN
Come and Join in The Fun with US
Ski and Snowboarding Areas in Wisconsin
Gold Card Coupon Book
as we go AROUND & AROUND on the BIG
OVAL........
Meet us at the Pettit National Ice Center (500 South
84thSt) every Tuesday for open skate from 7:00 – 9:00
pm. The 1/4 mile track is also open for walking/
running. There is a small fee ($7.50 to skate, $5.50 for
Srs., $4 to run/walk). Ten packs are available at a discount. Skate rentals are also available ($3.50).
Look for the SITZMARK Sign.......
Hope to see you there!
Hosted by: R. George Vogt
skiered@att.net
http://www.thepettit.com/
http://www.skiingwisconsin.com/
For only $94.90 you will receive a lift ticket to each of the
participating ski resorts, no restrictions.
Alpine Valley
Cascade Mountain
Christie Mountain
Christmas Mountain Village
Little Switzerland
The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort
Mt. La Crosse
Nordic Mountain
Sunburst
Trollhaugen
Tyrol Basin
Wilmot Mountain
February’s Club Meeting
Friday February 7th
7:00pm - 12:00pm
Cali's Grille Room
1005 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI
Tom Gale will be our DJ and also entertain us with his Karaoke. Tom is awesome and gets just about
body out on the dance floor - actually more than other bands. Plus you get to show off your talents.
every-
It will be an awesome one and it’s time again for a special invite to our Past Presidents. So let’s ALL COME TOGETHER, recognize our past presidents' hard work and efforts and share and reminisce the past fun times and make some new friends and new
memories. There will be some surprises again and Free Admission for All our Past Presidents.
Soo, All You Past Presidents You’d better be there or? … WE REALLY DO WANT TO SEE YOU. If you want you can bring some of
your mementos again which are always enjoyed by everyone. Also newer members, All Members we want you there - don’t miss
out on this special party.
No excuses, get off that couch and looking forward to seeing you all Friday, February 7th!
Always looking for helper elves at the door. Please email me at: eschatzlin@gmail.com
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Coming Events
Some of the Group Activities for the Upcoming Year
July 25th to July 27
Camping at Wyalusing State Park
Event Host: Laura Kletti
Group campsite E at Wyalusing State Park
Check out the
Prairie Dog Blues Festival in Prairie Du Chien
ONE DAY TRIPS
Under Construction
Options are Tyrol Basin, Devils Head
or Cascade Mtn.
Jeff Leverence is leading all 3 trips. 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 7:30
AM, Bus leaves 8:00 AM (Sharp)
Questions: Mark 414-254-1406
cascademountain.com/
www.devilsheadresort.com/
www.tyrolbasin.com/
METROPOLITAN MILWAUKEE
COUNCIL
SENIOR RACE
INVITATION TO SITZMARK MEMBERS
Our next race is on Saturday, February 8th at
10:00am.
This is a rare opportunity for club members to ski at
Heiliger Huegel Ski Club's private hill located on HWY
167 just east of Holy Hill church. HH provides a modest
buffet lunch and light beverages. Bring extra beer, although some is provided.
Lift tickets can be purchased at the race shack just
north of the chairlift base. You must also sign a liability
waiver.
Please e-mail or call me so I can give HH an idea of
how many Sitzmarks want to join in.
Mark Harris 414-254-1406
harris_53051@yahoo.com
hhskiclub.clubexpress.com
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Steam Boat 2000
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Sign up for Western Trips on Line
Western Trip Update
Copper Mountain: Trip is full, building wait list.
Contact Nancy at westerntrips@sitzmark.org or at 414-559-0508 for more information
Steamboat: is full building wait list.
Contact Nancy at westerntrips@sitzmark.org or at 414-559-0508 for more information
Signing up for a Western Trip online is easy, so do it today! Just follow these simple steps:
Go to www.sitzmark.org and log in with your email address and password on the bottom left on the home page.
If you have forgotten your password just click on the “forgot password” link to quickly reset it.
Go to the Ski Trip and Other Event Registration section of the site from either the link on the Home Page or the
navigation on the left hand side of the Home Page.
Select your desired trip by clicking the register button for the trip.
Select the trip package you want.
Complete the registration information section and then click button to confirm you registration and proceed with payment.
You can then either pay online by credit or debit card (full amount due) or you can pay via check based on the payment schedule for your selected trip. Make checks payable to Sitzmark Ski Club and mail to: Nancy Woltzen, 3145 S New York Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207.
If for some reason you cannot sign up online, contact Nancy at 414-559-0508 to discuss other ways to sign up for a Western
Trip.
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Ski Trips
CASCADE MOUNTAIN - ONE DAY BUS TRIP
Saturday, February 22, 2014 Price: $84
Trip leaders: Mark Harris, Mike Mueller and Dave Wherry
Includes lift ticket, bus ride, snacks and beverage, party on bus (both ways), après ski party next to
the bus and shot-ski sponsored by Mikey.
We will leave Goerkes Corners park and ride at 7:30 am and return whenever.
Call or e-mail if your interested. We need 20+ to make it go.
Mark Harris, Northern trips director 414-254-1406 or harris_53051@yahoo.com
cascademountain.com/
BLACKJACK
St Paddy's Day Weekend
Mar 14, 2014 (Friday) To Mar 16, 2014 (Sunday)
Cost: $285 Members, $305 Non-Members
Trip Leader: Mark Harris 414-254-1406 or harris_53051@yahoo.com
Includes:
 Round trip bus ride
 2 nights lodging
 2 Breakfasts & 1 dinner
 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 3rd annual St. Paddy's weekend at the new & approved Blackjack Mtn, located in Bssemer,
MI.
Mountain Stats: Base Elevation: 385 ft, Top Elevation: 850 ft, Vertical Drop: 465 ft Skiable Area: 126 acres.
We are joining with Sitzmark Chicago - Register NOW !!!
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Ski Trips
COPPER MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT COLORADO
Join us and experience Colorado’s Perfect Ski Mountain!
February 8, 2014 (Saturday) – February 12, 2014 (Wednesday)
Trip is Sold Out, Building Wait List
Call Nancy for Details 414-559-0508
Cost: $883.00 (with a 3 day lift ticket), $943.00 (with a 4 day lift ticket)
Trip Leader: Laura Kletti
Trip includes:
Round trip air from Milwaukee to Denver on United Airlines
2/8/14: MKE/DEN #5301 8:48A – 10:38A
2/12/14: DEN/MKE #5328 4:57P – 8:18P
Round trip ground transportation from Denver to Copper Mountain, 4 nights silver level condominium lodging (2 bedroom, 2 bath), 100 yards or less to lift and walking distance to shops, restaurants and entertainment, Amenities include spacious units with a fully equipped kitchen, some with fireplace/balconies, first floor ski lockers, free internet
access and hot tubs., Complimentary access to the Athletic Club with indoor pool, hot tub, wet and dry saunas, weight
room and spa services, 3 or 4 Day Lift Ticket, Baggage handling, Wine and cheese party, Group parties and activities
Many other winter activities including tubing, zip line, snow cats, snow shoeing, ice skating and spa facilities.
Copper Mountain is a full service resort that offers everything you could desire in a mountain vacation. Known locally
as "Colorado's Perfect Ski Mountain," Copper’s naturally divided terrain which ranges from beginner to extreme assures that any type of skier will have a truly enjoyable experience. Copper Mountain is Summit County's largest ski
and snowboard resort, with total skiable area of 2,465 acres, 126 designated trails and 22 lifts, Copper has a trail classification of 21%/25%/36%/18% (beginner/intermediate/adv/expert).
www.coppercolorado.com
STEAMBOAT COLORADO
Join us and experience the essence of the American West in
Ski Town USA!
March 1, 2014 (Saturday) – March 8, 2014 (Saturday)
Trip is Sold Out, Building Wait List
Call Nancy for Details 414-559-0508
Cost: $1,279 and Bags Fly Free!!
$400.00 due at sign-up
$400.00 due November 15, 2013
Final payment due January 3, 2014
(Final payment and trip deadline January 3, 2014)
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: Joyce and Steve Katona
Trip includes: Round trip air from Milwaukee to Denver on Southwest Airlines
Mar 1
MKE/DEN
Flt 1347
6:35am/8:15am
Mar 8
DEN/MKE
Flt 1393
5:25pm/8:35pm
Round trip ground transportation from Denver to Steamboat, 7 nights lodging at Phoenix Condominiums (4 bedroom,
four bath), 100 yards to gondola and walking distance to base area shops, restaurants and more. Amenities include a
full kitchen, balcony, gas fireplace, in-unit washer/dryer and free internet, Outdoor heated pool, two hot tubs, sauna,
exercise facility, club house with large flat screen TV and comfy seating and business center with complimentary internet access, Shuttle to downtown Steamboat, 5 of 6 Day Lift Ticket, Welcome reception, Group parties and activities,
Many other winter activities including Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, snowmobiling, hot air balloon rides, sleigh
rides, hot springs, horseback riding and beautiful spa facilities.
Steamboat has something for everyone from beginner to advanced. Steamboat has a trail classification of
14%/42%/44% (beginner/intermediate/advanced).
www.steamboat.com
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Sitzmark Ski Club
P.O.Box 1877
Milwaukee, WI 53201
WWW.SITZMARK.ORG
February 1014
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
3
4-Skating at the
5
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7-Cali's Grille
Pettit National
Ice Center
Meeting
8Metropolitan
Milwaukee
Council
Senior Races
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10
11-Skating at the 12
Pettit National Ice
Center
Board Meeting
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14
15
16
17
18-Skating at the 19
20
21
22-Cascade
Pettit National
Ice Center
23
24
25-Skating at the 26
Pettit National
Ice Center
Mountain
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