The Prez Sez… Bar Hop January 25 Travel and Adventure Show

Sitzmark Ski Club, P.O. Box 386 Libertyville, Illinois 60048 www.sitzmarkskiclub.com
The Prez Sez…
Your Fearless Leader, Lori Kushar
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hard to believe 2013 is here. I
hope everyone had Happy and Safe Holidays. Some
Sitzmarkers ventured to Breckenridge to kick-start the
season – or headed north to Marquette to ring in the New
Year. The snow has finally started around here, so let’s all
do our special snow dances to keep it coming.
Our favorite sport is not cheap, so we’re always on the
lookout for bargains. Wisconsin has an amazing deal this
season. For only $94.90, you can get 1 free lift ticket for
each of the 14 participating resorts. If you go to at least 3,
you’ve already saved money. See the printable flyer in this
issue with all the details. In addition to that deal, CMSC
and Wilmot Mountain are offering a Lift & Lesson special
for $23 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. See page 7 in
this issue for details.
Breckenridge has come and gone. It was a fun and
successful trip, lead by Dawn Ahlgren and Keith
Schneiring. See pictures in this issue.
Alouise led a great group for NYE weekend in Marquette.
Watch for pictures and trip recap in the February
newsletter.
The Indianhead trip is this weekend (MLK Jr. weekend).
It is full, with 31 adults and 8 kids going! The recap will be
featured in the February issue of Cold Tales.
January 2013
Bar Hop January 25
The bar hop for January will be held at Café Pyrenees,
located at: 1762 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville
(SE corner of Rt.137 and Rt.21)
847.362.2233 www.cafepyrenees.com
We will meet around 6pm-ish. Please let me know if you
are planning on attending. See website for information
about the place. Contact Jeanne: 847.287.4899
Travel and Adventure Show
CMSC is pleased to offer all members free tickets to the
Travel and Adventure Show Jan 26-27, 2013 at the
Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Go to:
www.adventureexpo.com/chicago. Click on buy tickets,
complete form, and then enter promo code: EXH2013.
At the 9th Annual Chicago Travel & Adventure Show®, you’ll
meet travel experts like Rick Steves, Pauline Frommer, Patricia
Schultz and The Bachelor’s Chris Harrison, plus many others.
• More Than 200 Destinations and Travel Exhibitors
• Over 50 New! Exhibitors
• Hundreds of Prize Giveaways
• In-depth Travel Seminars
X-County/Snowshoe/Hike trip to Elkhart Lake is 2/8 to
2/10. Lodging is at the beautiful Siebekns resort. Contact
Karen Westlake and/or Laurie Wohlfeil if interested.
• Tastes of the World Culinary Theatre
CHICAGO WEEK-Aspen/Snowmass is officially FULL and
CLOSED. However, there still may be an opening with
another CMSC club. Contact Dawn Ahlgren or me if
interested.
• Hands-on Family Friendly Activities
Last but not least, the BUS TRIP to WINTER CARNIVAL at
Ski Brule, Michigan has openings, but payment must be in
full and is non-refundable. Cost is only $270 for everything!
See the flyer for full details and contact me if interested in
signing up for a really fun (and affordable) trip.
Hope to see you at this week’s meeting!
• Cultural Performances on the Global Beats Stage
• Seaworld Antarctica Penguin Exhibit
• NEW! Author’s Center Stage
• NEW! Wild Angle Photo Contest
Questions? Contact Mike Thomas mike-mike1@att.net
Please join the Sitzmark Ski Club Group
(click to link) on Facebook! You can RSVP
for events, share events with friends, view
pics, and see updates of the Club!
Note: The names of Sitzmark Members are bold in each story - first instance only.
2012 Sitzmark
Holiday Party
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope everyone
enjoyed their respective holidays and
rung in the new year safely!
On December 15, several Sitzmark
members and guests descended upon
Tari & DB Sedlacko’s home in Round
Lake. As usual, their lovely home was
grandly decorated for the holidays.
Party-goers brought a nice selection of
food and Sitzmark provided a plethora
of beverages.
Folks enjoyed socializing and the fun
white elephant game (or rob-yourneighbor as some call it). Many items
were stolen, since so many useful or
desired gifts were presented. See the
vast selection of photos – courtesy of
Amber Timm – which capture some of
the festivities and the missing gavel!
Breckenridge Colorado
Are We Having Fun Yet?
The season started with a fun trip to
Breckenridge, Colorado – December
6-10, 2012. Here are several photos
which just begin to scratch the surface
of Sitzmarkers having an incredible
time at one of the coolest winter sport
locations. Tough to go wrong with this
group at this destination...Watch for
the complete story in our next issue of
Cold Tales.
Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
Cross-Country Ski,
Snowshoe, and Hike!
February 8–10, 2013
Join us for a fun weekend of outdoor activities: snowshoeing,
cross-country skiing, and hiking at challenging Kettle Moraine
– Greenbush unit. We will be staying within walking distance to
bars, restaurants, and entertainment. What more could we ask for?
Included: Welcome party on Friday evening, 2 nights lodging at
Siebkens Resort in beautiful downtown Elkhart Lake. This is a self
drive trip. Please contact Siebkens Resort for reservations. No
deposit required with Sitzmark, but please advise Laurie or Karen
if you will be joining us and have made your reservations so we
know who is going.
Trip Leaders: Karen at 847.362.0796 or ilpunk@att.net
Laurie W. at 847.445.4619 or vbgolfer@sbcglobal.net
Sitzmark Ski Club
P.O. Box 386
Libertyville, Illinois 60048
www.sitzmarkskiclub.com
www.facebook.com/groups/64833195085
March 15-17, 2013
$270.00/person**
With Bus Transportation
$230.00/person
Without Transportation
CMSC Winter Carnival Package Includes:
2 Nights Lodging, 2 Day Lift Ticket, 2 Breakfast Buffet, Wine & Cheese Social, Homestead BBQ Dinner,
Sleigh Ride, Tubing & Events. Lodging is based on
minimum occupancy of a chalet. Brule Village is
serviced by a free village shuttle.
Saturday
1-800-DO-BRULE www.skibrule.com
CMSC
Winter Carnival
8-10:00
9:30
9-4:00
10:00
11:00
Breakfast Buffet
Treasure Hunt
Sled Dog Rides, Petting Zoo & Moonbounce
CMSC NASTAR
Music In Snow Garden
Horseshoes, Snow Volleyball, Bonfire
& more!
11:30 Shish Ka Bobs on the Grill
12:00 Pie Eating Contest
2:00
Silly Slalom
1-3:00 Whitewater Snow Tubing
3:00
Costume Contest
4:00
Wine & Cheese Social &
Awards
5-8:00 Homestead BBQ Dinner,
Sleigh Ride
& Tubing
8:00
Minute to Win It!
8:30
Music at Brule Saloon
9:00
Torchlight Parade
Sunday
8-10:00 Breakfast Buffet
10:30 Three Leg Race
11:00 Slush Cup
1:15
NASTAR
1-3:00 Whitewater Snow Tubing
2:00
Awards
3:00
Bus Departs
3:30
Daily Awards
* Events subject to change
** Pricing Subject To Change Based On
Transportation Fees
Sign Up NOW or Spots will be released! Don't miss out!
1-800-DO-BRULE www.skibrule.com
Trip Leader: Lori Kushar 847.275.8216 or LoriKmeow@aol.com
GREAT DEAL ON WISCONSIN SKI AREAS
For ONLY $94.90 you get
one free lift ticket to ALL
14 participating
Wisconsin ski areas.
Heck… Cascade charges
$47 for a lift ticket, Alpine
is $44 and Wilmot is $43.
Just use three and you
saved $$!
Ok, some of them we’ll
never use….but, nearby
Alpine Valley, Wilmot,
Cascade, Grand Geneva,
newly re-opened Little
Switzerland, and a new
favorite, Tyrol Basin are
great destinations for
quickie ski weekend
getaways.
Tyrol basin is a new
favorite with one of our
member’s son, Steve,
(Victor’s son):
“ It’s not very large but
very entertaining.
Located just 20 minutes
west of Madison. They
make it their mission to
stay open to the end of
March. Matter of fact,
they also have been the
first ski area to open up
in Wisconsin for the last
five years. Great
snowmaking and
grooming all the way into
March.
They also have a jump
team that does fantastic
maneuvers in the air. In
the spring time they jump
into their snowmaking
pond (sounds nuts but
very entertaining).”
Think snow!
2012-2013 Calendar of Events
Wilmot Mountain Evening
Specials Tues & Thurs
Details will follow in weekly updates and the Cold Tales newsletters. NOTE: some
dates have changed or items added since the last newsletter and are indicated
in RED. Mark your calendars and watch for more events to come! Some trips and/or
events can be paid for via VISA or MC from our website: www.sitzmarkskiclub.com
$23.00 lift & lesson for CMSC club
members – that means YOU!
Jeanne Leone, VP
Jan 16 (Wed)
SITZMARK MEETING – 8:00 pm at El Barrio lounge
Jan 18-21
MLK Jr. Weekend Trip – Indianhead MI
Jan 25
Bar Hop – Café Pyrenees – Libertyville IL
Jan 25 - Feb 2
CMSC European Trip – St. Anton, Austria
Jan 26-27
Travel and Adventure Show – Rosemont IL
Feb 6 (Wed)
SITZMARK MEETING – 8:00 pm at El Barrio lounge
Feb 8-10
X-Country/Snowshoe Weekend – Elkhart Lake WI
Feb 20 (Wed)
SITZMARK MEETING – 8:00 pm at El Barrio lounge
Feb 23 - Mar 2
CMSC Chicago Week – Aspen/Snowmass CO
Mar 6 (Wed)
SITZMARK MEETING – 8:00 pm at El Barrio lounge
Mar 15-17
CMSC Winter Carnival – Ski Brule MI
Mar 20 (Wed)
SITZMARK MEETING – 8:00 pm at El Barrio lounge
A: Contact: Ryan Church at rchurch@
skiwilmot.net or 262-862-2301 or
groupsales@wilmotmountain.net
and let them know you are coming.
Q: Then what?
A: They will then print off discounted
CMSC vouchers and have them
ready for pickup in the office. Just
show/tell them your club affiliation
and show ID.
Q: What about the lessons and/or
rentals?
WINTER TRIPS
• January 2013 (1/18 to 1/21/13)
MLK Jr. Weekend – Fri to Mon –
Indianhead, MI SOLD OUT
• January 2013 (1/25 to 2/2/13)
CMSC Europe trip to St. Anton,
Austria
• February 2013 (2/8 to 2/10/13)
Fri to Mon – X-Country/Snowshoe
Q: How do I order the special lift
ticket(s) ?
Destination: Elkhart Lake, WI
• February 2013 (2/23 to 3/2/13)
Sat to Sat – CMSC Chicago Week to
Aspen/Snowmass, CO SOLD OUT
• March 3013 (3/15 to 3/17/13)
Fri to Sun – CMSC Winter Carnival
at Ski Brule, MI
WANTED: Leaders
We need volunteers to lead and organize trips or outings. Here
are some ideas and we are open to your input for things not listed!
• cross-country/hike/snowshoe
• bar hop
• party
• sporting event outing or party
• ice skating
• bowling
• whirlyball
• concert
• movie or theater
• midwest or other trip
To submit your ideas and/or volunteer, please contact Jeanne
Leone: 847.287.4899 or jeannel812@att.net
A: These vouchers can be used at any
lift cashier at Wilmot Mountain on
Tuesday & Thursdays (not including
Holidays) and be rung up for a $23
lift ticket with the option of adding:
RENTALS: Skis $10, Snowboard $20,
Helmet $10 (plus a $10 refundable
deposit for all rentals) during the
2012-13 Season.
BONUS: If a club member wants to
share the experience with a friend,
they can request two vouchers and
take a complimentary group lesson.
Anyone who uses these vouchers
must check in by 6pm, especially if
they want to take the last group lesson
of the day at 7pm.
Sitzmark Board
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership
Newsletter
Reg. VP for CMSC
Skimeister
Lori Kushar
Jeanne Leone
Dawn Ahlgren
Keith Schniering
Glen Betlinski
Susan Peterson
Charlotte Bader
Dawn Ahlgren
Webmaster
Carol Jannsen
Sitzmark Ski Club
Meetings
Join us for socializing and event
information!
Where:El Barrio
1122 Diamond Lake Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
Day:1st & 3rd Wednesday
of each month
Time:
8:00 p.m.
Web Site: www.sitzmarkskiclub.com
Contact:Jeanne Leone, VP
jeannel812@att.net
Sitzmark Ski Club
PO Box 386
Libertyville IL 60048
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