Jan 2015 - Oak Park Ski Club

SnowTimes
Volume 67 Issue 01
Jan 2015
Upcoming Events
Jan 13th
Jan 16th
Jan 17 th -18th
Jan 27th
Feb 20th-22nd
Feb 28
Mar 13th-15th
Apr 11th – 18th
General Meeting
BOTM: Fox and Hound (7:30pm -Watch the Blackhawks)
Travel and Adventure Show
General Meeting
IndianHead Bus Trip
Wolves Game – Save the Date
Lodge Bus Trip
CMSC - Breckenridge
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OPSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2014/2015 SEASON
Executive Board
President
Vice President
Exec Secretary
Treasurer
Lodge President
Russel Butler
847-368-1571
Russel Butler/Jackie Uznanski
Pat Mitchell
Jackie Uznanski 630-257-9027
Kathy Mitchell
russelbutler@comcast.net
juzi382@yahoo.com
Standing Committees
Snow Times
Membership
Trip Director
Ski Master
Public Relations
Social Director
Web Master
Advisory Board
Sheri Butler
Nancy Uznanski
Dave Breyer
Caroline Knoff
Tony Zasadney
Entire Board
Bobbi Roberts
Bob Fues
847-368-1571
630-452-9001
847-841-1364
sheri.butler@sealedair.com
nanbiluz@hotmail.com
david.breyer@sbcglobal.net
630-301-2298
mactony22@earthlink.net
773-631-3810
oakparkskclub@gmail.com
fuesr@yahoo.com
Our Meeting Location
CHAMPPS Sports Bar & Grill
Membership
Individual: Minimum age 18
Family Membership – All ages as long
as one family member is 18 or older
Articles/Pictures for SnowTimes
955 E. Golf Rd, Schaumburg
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the Month
7:30 pm for food & drinks
8:30 pm meeting will begin
WebMaster e-mail to
oakparkskiclub@gmail.com
Web Address
www.OakParkSkiClub.org
Please submit your contributions to the
SnowTimes at least 7 days before the end of
the month. Please e-mail articles/pictures to:
Sheri.Butler@Sealedair.com
Enter Snow Times in the subject line.
Changes (e.g. Phone, e-mail)
OPSC Membership
P.O Box 4913
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-4913
Lodge Reservations
Send lodge reservation requests to:
Trips
OPSClodge@hotmail.com
Contact our Trip Director at
OPSCTrips@dls.net
Lodge Address
Announcements/Condolences
Oak Park Ski Club Lodge
3050 State St.
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
Contact Sheri Butler at 847-368-1571 or
Sheri.Butler@Sealedair.com
Our next social outing will be January
th
16 at Fox and Hound to watch the
Blackhawks. We will be having a
Wolves outing on February 28th.
Happy New Year!!!!!
I hope that everyone had a wonderful
holiday season and here is to a happy,
healthy, and prosperous 2015 to us all.
It is hard to believe that all the planning
and efforts made for the holidays are
over just like that. It is similar in many
ways to all the planning and efforts that
go into a ski trip and just like that the trip
is here and then the trip is over with
wonderful memories, pictures, and
souvenirs all that is left from the trip.
Hopefully you can join us at one of our
upcoming meetings, social events, or
one of our trips.
Hope you had a fantastic 2014 and here
is to an even better 2015!
Russ
Last month we had our holiday party
and we had quite a few come out that
we do not see very often as well as
members that are usually able to make
it to our meetings. Tony Zasadney has
provided a wonderful article with
pictures of our holiday party. We also
had our restaurant of the month on
December 5th that was fairly well
attended.
Coming up we will be having a bus trip
on February 20th-22nd up to
Indianhead/BlackJack that we will corun with Four Winds Ski Club. The next
trip will be a bus trip to the lodge on
March 13th-15th for skiing at Boyne
Highlands and their annual beverage
tasting. All of the trips are family
friendly and open to all members. In
addition for those who are members of
other CMSC clubs you can join our club
for a significantly reduced price and still
go on any of these club sponsored trips.
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La saison de ski - French
Ski-Saison - German
ski sæson - Danish
σκι σεζόν = Greek
temporada de esquí Spanish
‫ – עונת סקי‬Hebrew
sezon narciarski - Polish
滑雪季節 – Chineese
лыжный сезон – Russian
Hiihtokausi - Finnish
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+SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2015
7:00pm
CHICAGO WOLVES GAME
TICKETS $20.00
Members, Non-Members, Kids
CONTACT KATHY MITCHELL
At any meeting or thru email at
OPSCLODGE@HOTMAIL.COM
(put Wolves Game in the description)
Lots of fun
Home you can make
Everyone is welcome: Members and Non-Members
February 20 - 22, 2015
Indianhead & Blackjack Ski Resort
Combined Ski Trip: OPSC and Four Winds Ski Club
Indianhead & Blackjack Ski Resort
$380 Per person –2 day Package includes:
 2 nights lodging at Indianhead Trail Side Condos
 2 day Lift Ticket
(valid at either Indianhead or Blackjack)
 Bus Transportation
 Adult Price based on double occupancy
Deposit $150 at sign-up, Final Payment of $230. is due by Dec 9th.
Make Checks Payable to Oak Park Ski Club.
If you have any questions please call Russ Butler at (847) 224-5233
March 13 - 15, 2015
Bus Trip
Two Days of Skiing
Saturday: Highlands for their Microbrew Festival
Sunday: Either Boyne Mountain or Nubs Nob
$225 Per person - Includes
 Sandwiches and soda/water on bus ride up
 Saturday Night Dinner
 2 nights lodging at Oak Park Lodge
 Bus Transportation
 Lots and lots of fun
 Does not include lift tickets
Please pay in full at signup
Make Checks Payable to Oak Park Ski Club Lodge.
If you have any questions please call Russ Butler at (847) 224-5233
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Friday, Jan 16
Meet at 7:00pm – Game starts at 7:30pm
Fox and Hound
(It’s the restaurant/Bar - Checking to see if you are paying attention)
910-918 W Dundee Rd.
Arlington Heights
(847)590-9019
Let’s watch the Mighty BlackHawks
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Come watch our great Chicago hockey team
Come to hang with friends
Come to Chit Chat
Basically come to have fun
All are welcome (members and non-members)
If you have any questions please call Sheri Butler at (847) 224-5228
Stevens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Rosemont, IL
January 17-18
Come join us at the Travel and Adventure Show Jan 17-18 at the Stevens
Convention Center in Rosemont.
For more info and a free ticket go to the CMSC website and click on the
show ad, go to purchase tickets and enter code EXHCMSC and the first
option is the free one day pass.
Any problems contact Mike Thomas at mike-mike1@att.net
Chicago Travel & Adventure Show
Now in its 11th year in the Chicago area, the Travel & Adventure Show
features more than 1,200 travel experts from the world’s top destinations,
tours and suppliers to help travel enthusiasts find, plan and book their
dream vacation. With a wide array of inspirational seminars and workshops
on five educational stages, all types of travelers can immerse themselves
into the aroma of international cuisines, rhythmic beats from distant lands,
learn how to travel more efficiently and become inspired to tap into their
adventurous side.
OPSC Hosts Annual Holiday Party: PR Report
Story by Tony Zasadney, PR; photos and captions by author
The meeting time: 7 PM. The date: Tuesday December 9,
2014. The place: Glass Atrium, Champps Americana in
Schaumburg. The 27 OPSC attendees and their guests
enjoyed congenial holiday fun.
Available were chips and dip
prepared by the Champps kitchen, and set out by our regular
waiter-bartender, Adam and cheerful waitress, Rachel.
Seen at the event were Jackie Uznanski, Nancy Uznanski, Jack
Gildroy; Diane Butler, Pat Mitchell, Kathy Mitchell, Dave
Workman and Caroline Knoff. Moving right along: Bobbi
Roberts & Pete Groepper, Gus Chandler, Bob Fues. Also
attending were two former members who joined some years
back: Mark and Ann Pennino. Also present were Judy and
Curt Swanson, Judy Kraus, Sue Ryan, Russ Butler, Rich Sitt,
Kevin Smith, Mary Grzelak, Dave Breyer, Dennis Uchimoto and
his friend, this writer/snapshooter and, of course, our event
organizer, Sheri Butler who also created the tabletop gift,
dolls and pillow raffle stop.
A good time was had by all. Please plan to attend with the
Oak Park Ski Club next year. Thanks for a fun and well
executed event, Sheri.
Champps Americana, Schaumburg IL
Meetings held 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month.
Good that You Could Make It Tonight
Mark and Ann Pennino drop in for a while.
Ann was a former OPSC Executive Secretary way back when.
Just a Flash at the Bash
Russ Butler (OPSC President), Mark Pennino, and Curt Swanson.
Chuckles All Around
Richard Sitt, Dennis Uchimoto, Dennis’s friend, and Judy Swanson.
Box of Banded Greenbacks? There's Gotta be a Story There Somewhere
Standing: Pat M; Kathy M; Mary Grzelak, Judy K; Pete G., Sheri B. Kneeling: Caroline K
A Satisfied Raffle Winner
Not you, Dave. Lucky Kathy Mitchell walks away with her heavy evening prize. Dave "North Pole"
Breyer looks astonished - it's all chance, fella. Maybe next year it'll be your turn.
Judy Kraus seems to
be thinking, "I don't want any carrot-nosed snowman - I want that fancy pillow."
Yo! Threesome!
We see Bobbi Roberts (who's wearing a bright red sweater showing Betty Boop waiting to get more she's about as naughty as a girl should get), with her date Pete Groepper;
and Diane B. completing the tripoletto.
Another Threesome?
Long-time OPSC member Kevin Smith with Mark Peninno on the left and Judy Kraus on the right.
Go, Blackhawks!!
Our lovely Champps waitress Rachel, wearing a striking Blackhawks team tee, very kindly agreed to
pose with OPSC PR photographer, Tony Z
(shot snapped by Dave Breyer).
Been a Long yet Sociable Evening at the Party
But it's time to go home - surrounding a box of sundries we see, L to R: Jackie Uznanski, Nancy
Uznanski, and Sheri B. Standing in the entry is Jack Gildroy.
Some of the Party Goers
L to R: Kurt Swanson; Dave Breyer; Judy Swanson, Dennis Uchimoto; Rich Sitt,
Bob Fues, Dave Workman; and Gus Chandler.
John Kaufhold, January 2nd
Mike Atwell, January 3rd
Heidi Suwinski, January 3rd
Ingrid Schroeter, January 9th
Jamie Swanson, January 12th
Walter Zaremba, January 24th
Mary Campbell, January 27th
Here are activities coming in the area.
Hi All,
Happy New Year. Ski season is well
underway for this year. For those of you
who would like to rent the whole lodge out,
start thinking about what days you would
like so that you don’t miss out on your
favorite weekends. A non-refundable
deposit of $250 will secure your weekend
for you 
Please note that the lodge has changed its
mailing address. The new address is :
OPSC Lodge
PO Box 4913
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Here is some info on the local resorts to get
you in the mood for ski/boarding season.
Nubs Nob - 1-800-754-6827
www.nubsnob.com
List of special events, please check
http://www.nubsnob.com/index.php?option=com
_content&view=article&id=85&Itemid=127
Boyne Mountain - 1-800-462-6963
http://www.boyne.com/boynemountain/
For a list of special events, please check
http://www.boyne.com/boynemountain/even
ts/annual
Don’t forget about the water park at Boyne
Mountain. The Avalanche Bay water park
was heralded as one of The World’s
Coolest Water Parks by Condé Nast
Traveler magazine. The premier travel
magazine chose 8 water parks from China,
Germany, Canada and the United States.
Boyne Highlands - 1-800-462-6963
http://www.boyne.com/boynehighlands
For a list of special events, please check
http://www.boyne.com/boynehighlands/events
Also, don’t forget to check out the local
visitor’s bureau website for information on
hiking, biking, snowmobiling and cross
country skiing. Go to UpNorthTrails.com.
Friday, January 2nd - Saturday, January 31st
Discover Michigan Skiing & Snowboarding
Discounts for beginning skiers and
snowboarders at Nub's Nob, Boyne Highlands
and Boyne Mountain. www.nubsnob.com
Monday, January 5th, 6pm - Night Skiing Begins
Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday through mid March, Nub's Nob.
800-SKI-NUBS. www.nubsnob.com
Saturday, January 10th - Sunday, January 11th
Winter Trail DaysCross country skiing fun at
Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands. 800-GOBOYNE. www.boyne.com
Sunday, January 11th, 9am-4:30pm
Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain
Community Appreciation Day
Free day of skiing and snowboarding for
Emmet, Charlevoix and Cheboygan County
residents. www.boyne.com
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Thurs, Jan 15th - Sat, Jan 17 - Winterfest
Celebrations in Mackinaw City. 231-436-5574.
Winterfest is held in downtown Boyne City with
everything family-friendly. Enjoy fun, outdoor
events in a beautiful setting. Northern Michigan
winter fun for the whole family!
http://www.visitboynecitymichigan.com/stories/b
oyne_city_michigan_winterfest
Friday, Jan 16th - Saturday, Jan 17th
Bay Harbor Ice & Spice Festival
Ice carving, chili cook off, tea party, dance
demonstrations, and more fill this weekend at
Bay Harbor. 231-439-2004.
http://www.visitpetoskeymichigan.com/stories/ba
y_harbor_ice_and_snow_festival_january_petos
key_northern_michigan
More next month, but if you’re curious,
check the following website.
http://www.visitboynecitymichigan.com/stories/n
orthern_michigan_calendar_of_events_activities
_festivals_up_north_mi
To reserve your spot, send an email to
OPSClodge@hotmail.com. In your email,
give your first & last name, dates you would
like, how many people (# of members and
non-members). We will then give you the
price for your stay, rooms you will be in and
the code to the entry door. Look forward to
seeing you at the lodge.
Kathy Mitchell
LODGE
NEWS
Directions to the Lodge
(From Chicago Area)
Take I-94 East into Michigan. Then I-196 to
Grand Rapids, to 131 North. The lodge is about
6.5 hours from Chicago.
(From Detroit Area)
I-75 north to exit 282 to Gaylord, take M 32
west to US 131 North to Lodge. Distance
around 260 miles; drive time 3.5 to 4 hours.
After you pass Cadillac on 131 North, there’s
about another hour to go. When you see the
Boyne Mountain entrance sign on your left,
slow down and turn right before the Boyne Vue
Motel sign. The lodge is just past the tracks on
your right.
** Winter Lodge Rates **
(November - April)
 Members (18 and over) - $30 per
night
 Non-members (Guest of
member) - $40 per night
 Children 12 and under – Free
($10 per stay, if not a relative of
the adult staying at the lodge)
 13 – 17 - $10 per stay
 Annual Pass, good for 15 nights
or one year, whichever comes
first: $185
When winter arrives, BOYNE's three
northern Michigan resorts are ready to
provide the perfect getaway - with
plenty of snowsports for outdoor fun,
and celebrated spas at each resort for
winding down.
Join us on the slopes of Boyne
Mountain and Boyne Highlands, and
enjoy 115 slopes and trails at lower
Michigan's two largest resorts. Refine
your technique with our Austrian-led ski
school instructors - and when you're
done, make time for some high-action
tubing and ziplining. Or try our
extensive trail networks with
outstanding cross-country skiing
conditions, snowshoeing and winter
hiking - all spectacular views.
When evening rolls around, experience
our Aonach Mor Moonlight Dinner at
Boyne Highlands, or try a horse-drawn
wagon or sleigh ride around our
beautiful grounds. But no matter what
you decide to do during your winter
holiday with BOYNE, you can rest
assured: there's plenty of variety to
satisfy everyone - all season long.