May - Fagowee`s

A Message from Our President
My fellow Fagowees,
As I write this I’m looking out my hotel room
window at Peak 10 at Breckenridge. I’m here
for the Mountain Travel Symposium, which
brings representatives from ski clubs and the
ski travel industry together to plan trips for
next season and beyond. I’ve never been to
most of the resorts represented so it’s been a
great learning experience for me. I had no
idea how much variety there was out there.
This is my third trip out west to ski and I’m
having a great time at Breck while finding out
about many other places I’d love to visit. The
options are dizzying and I really don’t know
where I’d like to go next.
Where do you want to go? Is there someplace
you’ve never been or that you have been and
would love to go back to? If you were to go
on a trip with the club next year what would
you be looking for? Is it the destination that
matters most? Or maybe the time of the season? Do you just want to ski all day
then get a good night’s rest for the next day or do you want to party until the wee
hours? Do you want to ski in and ski out of your luxurious condo or would you
rather save some money by staying a little farther from the slopes? Is it OK if
you have to take a bus each day?
CMSC is planning a big trip to Telluride next season and we’ll be running a trip
there as part of it. It should be a lot of fun to get a huge group from Cleveland
there all at the same time. I’d like to see a second Fagowees trip next year as an
option for people who can’t make that trip or want to do two trips. We’ll start
planning that soon so please let me know where and when you would like to go.
If you can’t catch me at a meeting or happy hour send me an email at
president@fagowees.org.
Happy Spring,
Bill
May 2014
The Newsletter of the Cleveland FaGowees
FaGOWEE MEETING INFORMATION
The Fagowees ski club is a proud member of the Cleveland Metro Ski Council
www.fagowees.org
Club Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Doors Open at 7:00 P.M. - Meeting Starts at 8:00 P.M.
AMPOL HALL - 4737 Pearl Road Cleveland
$6.00 Members - $8.00 Guests
Beer, Wine, Pop and Munchies
Moving?
Let us know!
Send your new address to:
Cynthia Daniels at
membership@fagowees.org
Greeting you at the door will be...
May 6
Regular Meeting
Dave M. & Cynthia D.
May 20
Regular Meeting
Donna B. & Lisa D.
June 3
Informal Meeting
Hoolihan’s—Detroit Rd.
in Westlake
June 17
Formal Meeting
46 Years of Fun
John G. & Cynthia
And Games On Week Ends, Especially Skiing
2013—2014 Executive Board
President
Bill Wolohan
440-201-9656
president@fagowees.org
Vice President
Wes Gussler
vp@fagowees.org
216-372-8372
Secretary
Laurie McCombs
440-986-0880
secretary@fagowees.org
Treasurer
Tony Tomsic
440-225-5035
treasurer@fagowees.org
Auditor
Dave Mitzel
330-573-1441
auditor@fagowees.org
Summer Social
Race Committee
Mark Pillon
216-214-9083 Renae Delvito
216-221-4559
summersocial@fagowees.org
Larry Foote
216-244-4340
Mike Kupiec
216-382-7284
race@fagowees.org
Assistant Summer Social
John Giba
440-941-5829
summersocial@fagowees.org
CMSC (Metro) & Int’l Rep
Pat Murphy
216-382-7284
cmsc@fagowees.org
Membership Chair
Cynthia Daniels
330-723-6999
membership@fagowees.org
Publicity Chair
publicity@fagowees.org
Trustees
Jeff Branske
440-476-3452 Elections Chair
Al Feronti
440-258-6848 Beverly Tomcho
440-523-1717
Mike Gumbish
216-433-0071 elections@fagowees.org
Larry Foote
216-244-4340
Mike Kupiec
216-382-7284 Merchandise Chair
Trustees@fagowees.org
Donna Brown
440-313-8690
merchandise@fagowees.org
Happening (newsletter)
John Molnar
216-299-0115
Joe Benek
330-422-0854
happening@fagowees.org
Website
Mike Popik
216-447-1698
web@fagowees.org
Assistant Website
Evan Pierce
440-258-6024
web@fagowees.org
Past President
Sharon Eckhardt
216-362-7470
Chaplain Du Jour
Danny Ocean
Winter Social
Lisa Damato
330-620-9137
wintersocial@fagowees.org
NOTICE: Executive Board Members' phone numbers are printed in The Happening and in the Directory. Members having any suggestions, questions, or problems are invited
to call us. However, members' phone numbers and addresses are for the sole use of the membership of the Fagowee Ski Club. No one may use this information provided in
the directory for business use of any kind. Unauthorized use of our directory can result in disciplinary or legal action. Read more about our constitution, by-laws, and code of
conduct at www.fagowees.org.
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Congratulations to the Fagowee of the Month!
Our Fagowee of the Month:
Has been a member for over 20 years. He has run numerous trips for the
club as well as attended several others.
One of his favorite sweet is “brownies”
He also enjoys “Stupid Human Tricks on Water Skies”
He is one of most easy going and helpful members of the club as well as one of
the luckiest men to be married to Carolyn
Congratulations to our current Fagowee of the Month and Co-houseboat Trip
Leader for the
past 7 yrs
Lee A.
Next time you see Lee?..be sure to thank him for all he has done for the club
Wednesday Night on
the Towpath
Now till the snow
flies!
1st Wednesday
2nd Wednesday
Brecksville
Peninsula
3rd Wednesday
4th Wednesday
Brecksville
Independence
5th Wednesday
Peninsula
Riverview & Rt. 82 (Station Rd. lot) - head South
Rt. 303 & Church St. (Behind the Winking Lizard) head South
Riverview & Rt. 82 (Station Rd. lot) - head South
Hillside & Canal Rd (Canal Rd. Visitor Center) - head
North
Rt. 303 & Church St. (Behind the Winking Lizard) head South
Every Wednesday meet at 6:30 PM on the CVNP Towpath Trail for an evening ride. Ability of riders vary and all will go at their own pace. Ride from 5 to 25 miles. Since proper hydration is so important, after riding we visit a local watering hole for a refill!
BYOB - Bring Your Own Bike!
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2013 Skull & Goggles Schedule
Monday Bike Rides
The rides officially start on May 6th (National Bike Month!). The goo.gl link is a map of the starting
point.
1st Monday:
2nd Monday:
3rd Monday:
4th Monday:
5th Monday:
Rocky River Reservation Scenic Park Marina http://goo.gl/kGIa5
Big Creek - Fern Hill Picnic area http://goo.gl/q9hSv
NCIT Elyria-Kipton start in Oberlin at the train depot http://goo.gl/PTImy
Wallace Lake, Berea (north or south, discuss at start) http:/goo.gl/IitX7
NCIT Elyria-Kipton start in Oberlin at the train depot http://goo.gl/PTImy
Meet at 6:15 PM, rides start at 6:30 PM
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LET’S ROCK THE BOAT
Fagowees 47th Anniversary Party
Friday, May 30th, 2014
Nautica Queen
1153 Main Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
Boarding begins at 6:30
Sailing 7:30-10:30
COSTS:
First 50 Members:
Guests:
Price Includes:
$33.00
$43.00
Cruise, DJ, Buffet Dinner (Prime Rib,
Chicken, Pork & Catch of the Day),
Desserts, Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea
For more information contact Cynthia at 440-667-6868 or
Laurie at 440-986-0880
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Thanks to Mark S, here are his favorite Presque Isle and nearby activities or opportunities
•Beaches – on the lake (some with volleyball courts) or long & shallow for families (beach 11)
•Kite flying at beach 10, a lot more fun than it sounds! It’s also the hobie cat beach, windsurfing beach, and OUR PICNIC BEACH
•Niagara Boat Launch – water taxi to the Erie bay front, about a 4-5 block walk to the jet-ski rentals, porteriesports.com
•Yellow bike rentals – just across from Niagara launch, they have side by side bikes for rent or just bring your own.
•Misery Bay – they have a Perry statue similar to Put-in-Bay.
•There is a pontoon boat with tours through the lagoons
•Also a tour boat that goes into the bay & the lake (depending on weather).
•This is also where they have canoe & kayak rentals.
•10-mile multipurpose trail - roller blading, cycling, running or walking. Stay on trails, DEET is sprayed for ticks and bugs
•Bird watching - the Audubon Society loves Presque Isle
•Fishing - with waders or from a boat, in the bay or the lake: smallmouth bass, perch & walleye
•Waldameer Park, a small amusement park across from TREC just before the entrance to the park. It’s very small, but they have a
cool rollercoaster that crosses Peninsula Drive & a Ferris wheel with a great view of Presque Isle. They also have a water park, if
it’s really hot that day.
•On the way in, suggest that everyone stop at Sara’s Ice Cream stand right at the entrance to the park. Their specialty is foot long
grilled hot dogs.
•On the way out, at the kite/hobie beach is the best view for sunsets at the entire park. It’s actually called “Sunset Point”
•Tom Ridge Environmental Center – free local science center with a 75’ tower that overlooks the lake.
•They also offer movies every hour (Discovery Channel types) in the same theatre where the Erie Ski Club shows the Warren Miller
movie. Camping: There are a couple campgrounds nearby.
•Sara’s is at the entrance to the park. (Sara Coyne Campgrounds 814-833-4560)
•2 others are about 10 miles out, both located just off I-90 at Exit 18, Sterrettania Road.
•Hills Family campground is just off the exit
•KOA campground about 3 miles south of the interstate. Hotels: http://www.visiteriepa.com/where_to_stay.shtml Extra Fun: 5 minutes from the beach, going toward Cleveland, is a Greek festival.
•Music, dancers, art and FOOD.
•It is one of the biggest festivals in Erie. It is something to consider either on the way to or from the Peninsula,
•Assumption Greek Orthodox Church’s ANNUAL PANEGYRI (FESTIVAL)
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For Sale/Swap/Rent
For Rent:
Snowshoe, WV: Mountain Lodge Unit 254 for rent. 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo. (Sleeps 4) 30 yards from
the top of Ballhooter lift. Great views. More information at www.home-away.com listing # 3471809.
Need more units: see www.snowshoeskicondo.com.
For Rent or Sale:
Snowshoe, WVa., Mountain Lodge Unit #116- 3 Bdr, 3 Bath 1250 Sq.Ft condo on 1st Floor facing Ballhooter Lift. Sleeps 8 w/ 2 master suites, 2 twins, and sleeper sofa. Steps from lift, village and Unit 254.
Other units are also available. To plan your visit and see photos of the unit, use these links:
www.vrbo.com/373069 or http://www.snowshoeskicondo.com/.
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Euchre Tournaments
IN BETWEEN RACE WEEKENDS, LET’S PLAY!!
YOUR house in ???
Saturday in June or July
Interesting in hosting in one of these months? Please see Cynthia & choose the date that works best for you
RULES OF PLAY:
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Arrival: 5:30 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. to eat, drink, & socialize
Be ready to play: 6:30 p.m.
SHARP!!
BYOB
Entrance fee: $3.00 (1st & 2nd place winners take the cash!)
Bring a side dish or dessert
Bring a sleeping bag . . . just in case! lol
RSVP: Euchre@Fagowees.org
Contact Cynthia (Euchre@Fagowees.org) to be added to the E-mail list for the latest updates!
We need hosts & hostesses for a euchre party at your house!
Check out pogo.com if interested in learning how to play or want to brush up on your euchre skills – play against the
“robots”/computer!!
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MEMBERSHIP CORNER
Membership Details
Welcome to the club! Remember that membership is only until September 30th. Every member renews
their membership in the month of October, no matter when they join.
Membership Assistant:
I love my job and don’t plan on resigning after this year (unless you vote me out!). But . . . I DO think
that it is important to bring in more members to fill leadership roles. Are you interested in slowly
learning about the Membership Chair’s position? There is no pressure to be at every meeting or to
complete the duties independently. If you like the duties that are required with this position, consider
running for it in the future. It will be a much smoother transition when you already are familiar with
the tasks.
If you are interested in getting your feet wet with this board position, please see me! If you are approved as the official “Membership Assistant,” you get into all meetings for free!! WHAT an incentive,
eh?
Name Badges:
Do you have your name badge? Have you picked it up from the membership area? If not, please do so.
There are WAY too many unclaimed name badges. If you lost it, there is a $5 charge to replace it.
New Fall and Winter 2014 members – your badges are in! Please come to pick them up at the meetings.
2013-2014 Directory Corrections:
New directories will be re-done this spring, 2014.
Is your information printed correctly in the 2012-2013 directory? Please double-check it & email Cynthia at membership@fagowees.or if there is a mistake
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2014 New
2014 Renewals
Totals
Men
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71
91
Women Couples
10
16 ( 8)
43 108 (54)
53 124 (67)
Total
46
222
268
Total membership = 268
Skiing well is your best defense
against a mountain that is
trying to kill you.
Have Fun!
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COMING ATTRACTIONS
Go to Meetup.com and Fagowees.org for the most current info
May Events
5/6/14
Regular Meeting
5/10/14
Paul Weber Ski Travel Show
5/20/14
Regular Meeting
5/30/14
Fagowee’s 47th Anniversary Party
Future Events
6/3/14
Informal Meeting—Hoolihan’s
6/4/14
Shuffleboard qualifier
6/21-22/14 Bike to the Bay
6/28/14
CMSC—Presque Isle Playdate
7/18-20/14 Canoe Trip
7/24-27/14 Pan Ohio Hope Ride
7/26/14
CMSC—Metro cup (golf)
8/2-3/14
Pedal to the Point
8/23/14
JIFFI—Kelly’s Island Biking
8/28—9/1 HOUSEBOAT!
Ampol Hall
http://www.prwtravelshows.com/Cleveland.html
Ampol Hall
Contact Cynthia (440-667-6868) or Laurie (440-986-0880)
for more info
Hoolihan’s, Detroit Rd., Westlake
Contact Mike G. for more info.
Contact Lisa D. (fun@fagowees.org) for more info
www.skicleveland.com
Save the Date! Info coming!
Save the Date! Info coming!
www.skicleveland.com
Contact Pat M. at 216-382-7284
Save the Date! Info coming!
Contact Lee (440-821-8896) or Mark (440-315-7963)
The following activities will kick in when the weather breaks!
 Monday Night Rides with Skullz!
 Wednesday Night on the Towpath Trail
 Wednesday Nights Full Contact, Australian Rules Shuffleboard—stay tuned for details!
 Thursday Nights Golf.
100th Bomb Group
20920 Brookpark Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: (216) 267-1010
WWW.100thbgrestaurant.com
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Happy
Hour!
Thursday,
May 29
2014
May Birthdays
Mathias
Larry
Bernice
Joy
Linda
Donna E.
Tom
Krista
Andrew
Peter
Bruce
Andrew
Dan
Cheryl
Robert
Lynn M.
Joseph
Laurie
Andrew D.
Robert
Amber
Jason
Jim
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Memorial Day
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Fagowee 47th
Anniversary
Party