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LIFTLINE
NOVEMBER
A PUBLICATION OF THE OC SKI CLUB
President’s Corner
Eileen Finn LeMatty
President
November is upon us already.
Does anyone else think 2015 is flying
by us? Next week is the Ski and
Snowboard Expo (Volunteer some
time at the OC booth – or the Ski
Council booth & also meet Mountain
Reps. and maybe win some tickets
etc…) and the following week is the
Annual Warren Miller Movie (get
some free & some BOGO tickets).
Before we know it, our first bus
will be rolling out of Crossgates (on
11/22) for Day 1 at Killington. It is
what we have waited (the shortest) for
the last 6 months.
Remember, the bus to Killington
heads North on 87 so our 2nd Stop
is North. As a trial, the Board voted
to move that pickup point a little
further North, to MALTA- EXIT 12.
The CDTA Park and Ride is East
off the exit and there is a sign. The
goal is to encourage our Northern
ski friends to join us more often on
the bus without having to travel so
far South to then turn around and
travel North! An advantage in the
move to the Malta Park and Ride
is that it provides easier access
for the buses, no more loading and
unloading in a snow bank in the
road! We understand it is a bit further
for those who live north of Albany
(and those from the East and West
as well). We will still leave Albany
at 7:00 on weekdays and 6:30 on
weekends, and ask that those going
to the second pickup still be ready
Administration
Erin O’Brien
Vice President for Administration
Brrrr! The harbingers of winter
arrived in mid October, which is
when this was written. It was a
little too early for my liking! My
plants were having a resurgence
after the hot summer and looking
quite happy! Now they are not
happy. Some are still showing
some signs of life, but it will not
be long before they are gone and
covered by a blanket of snow.
SNOW! Get those skis ready,
because it is coming to a ski slope
near you very soon!
There are a few events to
help get you geared up for the
NOVEMBER
12th:
Applicant
Party
pm
6:30
At the PCC
upcoming season. First is the
Snow Show at the Empire State
Plaza. The dates are November
6-8. It is a great place to do some
comparison shopping and perhaps
get a bargain on some new
equipment. You can also check
out the mountain booths and see
what is new at your favorite area.
Speaking of booths, why don’t
you sign up to help out for a few
hours at our booth? It is always
a fun time! Please see Jeff Kenton
to do so.
Right after the Snow Show,
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to go when the bus arrives. We will
keep track to see how it works out
for everyone, and if the change helps
out our Saratoga area riders. You
know, there was a time, not so long
ago, when we ONLY ran buses from
Albany. As more people moved to
(or joined from) Clifton Park and the
surrounding area, it was requested
to add a second pickup point. There
were many, many, naysayers. It took a
lot of arguing (I was there! Yes, I have
been on the Board for many years
and a member for almost 22 years).
So, after much back & forth, we tried
it, and it worked out. Nowadays, we
often have more people at the North
pick up than at the Albany one. So
we continued having a 2nd pickup.
Again, this change is on a trial basis,
so not yet a permanent change and
we all know change is never perfect
or easy. So I ask you all to please give
it some time and please do not give
our volunteer Bus leaders a difficult
time. They did NOT make this
change and they are volunteers. If
you have a complaint or issue, email
me if you must.
well, 4 days after is the ever
popular Applicant party. It
is a great time to meet some
new people and catch up with
some that you have not seen
all summer. It is also your first
chance of the season to win some
ski-related swag! There are ski
tickets, gift certificates and many
other fun prizes to be given away
that night! Come out and have
some fun on November 12!
at Druther’s Brewing Co. on
Broadway in Albany. $2 off all
drinks and appetizers! Come
on down and enjoy their lovely
fireplace!
The 13th and 14th are the
dates for the Warren Miller movie
at the Palace. There are five ski
tickets included in the admission
for that, so see Mike Baker at the
meetings for tickets.
Wednesday November 18th
is the date for the monthly
happy hour and it is being held
Finally, (I know, thank God!)
our trips are all open and filling.
Do not despair if you did not get
on your first choice trip - sign up
on the wait list and have your bags
packed and ready to go!! It’s almost
SNOWTIME! My last reminder
is to ALWAYS check the website
for updates, changes, additions,
specials and cancellations. It will
likely be the most up-to-date info.
I do try to keep announcements
short at meetings and appreciate
those who listen and tolerate hearing
info they already know! I am trying
to make it shorter by utilizing the
PowerPoint Slide Show. I try to keep
the PowerPoint at meetings updated
(they are as of a few hours before the
meetings), so please let me know if
there is anything you want on there
by 6:00 p.m. before a meeting.
The final event for November
is on the 25th, which is the night
before Thanksgiving. It is going
to be at Hana and is a meeting/
HH. There are many specials
and none of them involve turkey!
That is reserved for the next day!
So come out and start your long
weekend off with your ski club
friends and sign up for your first
bus of the season!
Please check the A&E article
in the LL and/or the website for
complete details of events and
any updates or changes.
NOVEMBER 19th:
Stance & Balance Clinic
6:30 pm at the PCC
Back by popular demand, Stance &
Balance Clinic by expert bootfitter
Garrick Dardani. It’s not just about
comfort, a proper fitting pair of boots
will have a noticeable effect on your
skiing performance. Other members
of the Steiner’s staff will be available
with information on the latest ski
technology. A Clinic you do not want
to miss, open to all.
Organized Skiing
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VP of Skii
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Fred Haefeli aka “Woodtick”
Vice President for
Organized Skiing
email - skiing@ocskiclub.org
Winter Fun is Here!
Snow Expo is here and Warren
Miller movies tickets are on sale.
We will all be sliding on some cold
snow soon! The buses are scheduled
to start Sunday November 22nd.
Second pickup location is EXIT 12
Malta not Exit 9 Clifton Park. I’ll be
happy to get on that first bus. Last
year I had too many surgeries and
could not start until January. We’ll
see what Mr. El Nino has in store for
us this season. I thought last year was
great. Plenty of cold smoke in them
there trees.
Be sure to take advantage of our
ski/snowboard school. Did you hear
about the free lessons! There is also
a course full of fun during race days.
Nicole has a great season planned.
Our trusted Nordic goddess will be
running buses before you know it. So
the Winter Fun is Here, finally!!!
Repeat from last month but good
info to know:
There is a “Special” page on the
website for all the bargains that we
find online. Also we get info from
members who find stuff. PLEASE
email me if you find a special that
would be of interest to our Club
members.
The Alpine Bus schedule is
posted in this liftline. Please note
that we are waiting to fill the end of
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the year out once we get bargains.
So be patient. We will be skiing thru
April as always.
Also check out www.nycdsc.
org which is the New York Capital
District Ski Council’s website. As a
member/applicant of the OC Ski Club
you are also a council member and
can get any of their discounts!
Alpine Bus
Committee
Chrisdin Dier, Sylvia Haefeli,
Deb Kruszona
Sylvia Haefeli
Chrisdin Dier
Deb Kruszona
Remember The folks who help you ski for
cheap are all volunteers. Please be
courteous as they all work very hard.
They could use a helping hand, so
don’t be shy to ask if you can help.
Second Stop
Change to Exit
12 Going North
Just reminding everyone that the Board changed the second stop when going north to Gore, Whiteface, Killington,
Pico and Okemo to Exit 12 Malta. There is a large park & ride on the east side of the highway in the office park. We
are NOT stopping at Exit 9 Clifton Park this year.
Winter is nearly here and the
schedule is set. We will add more
days of skiing to include Club race
days, Warren Miller lift ticket specials
and any other special that comes
along. Our goal is to run buses - lots
of buses for our members.
Two important changes have
occurred. The second stop,
going north to Gore, Whiteface,
Killington, Pico or Okemo, is
now at the Park-N-Ride Exit 12,
Malta. The lot is east of the highway
in the office park. I am writing this
article in Oct, so I assume the budget
passed and the bus rates have
increased by $2 for everyone.
Please always bring cash on the bus
to pay for seats and lift tickets. We do
take checks at meetings but no credit
cards except via PayPal on line.
Now is a good time to remind
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everyone of the bus procedures. All
buses are pre-pay. You are reserving
your seat on the bus. You can do this
using PayPal, or at a Thursday night
meeting or even on the bus. We sell
seats for upcoming buses on the ride
home. We try to make it as easy as
possible for our members. Family
(7-17 yrs) of members/applicants pay
$12 to reserve a seat and can only ride
buses that are designated “Family
Bus Days.” On Sundays only, every
second bus is a family bus. Family,
age 7-17, can ride the bus with their
accompanying parent or guardian.
Guests of member/applicants are
welcome on the bus but they pay $22
for their seat that includes the $5 “one
day membership fee”. That means
Guests will pay an extra $10 for the
privilege of skiing with the OC Ski
Club. Member/applicant must ride
the same bus with their guest.
What about drive ups? We
offer so many options here. They
are welcome. However, you must
pre-pay for the lift ticket either
at a meeting, or give your money to
someone riding the bus, or meet the
bus at Crossgates or at the second stop
to pre-pay the bus leader for your lift
ticket. You must meet the bus at the
ski area to pick up your lift ticket.
WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH
AT THE MOUNTAIN FOR LIFT
TICKETS.
Please listen to the announcements
by the Bus Leader. They have
volunteered to lead the bus that day.
They will always remind you about
loading the bus, leaving time from the
mountain, ski/board rental, lessons,
and any other important information
you need to make your day enjoyable.
For anyone new to riding the bus, the
Bus Committee has a “Cliff Note”
sheet that explains everything you
need to know. Just ask for one at
the Thursday Bus table or download
a copy of Bus Procedures from the
website. We are no longer labeling
a bus as a “party bus.” Don’t ask us
which one it is. Adults can ride any
bus of their choice and we will guide
family to ride the second bus.
If you have questions or
complaints, contact the Bus
Committee at ocbus@ocskiclub.
org or VP of Skiing. They are the
ones who set bus procedures. Get
those name tags on your gear now in
preparation for our first bus Nov. 22
to Killington.
We’ll see you on the bus. Start
your snow dance NOW!
Cathy’s Cross
Country Corner
Washington Hotel (gorgeous old
hotel); cost not included. Drive
up/carpool.
Cathy Marvin
Cross Country Chair
Yes....you are stuck with me
running XC again, but you guys
are so appreciative it makes it
worthwhile.
Still have plenty of room
on the NH trip....Mon-Fri, Jan
11-15. $330 for “non downhill”
skiers; includes 4 nights lodging,
4 breakfasts and 3 dinners. Can
XC ski at Bretton Woods or at Mt
OC Public Relations
Station
Jill Bryce
Public Relations
email:
pr@ocskiclub.org or
jillbryce@yahoo.com
Hi everybody. The Out of Control
Ski Club Public Relations Team is
gearing up for a great 2015-16 ski
and board season and we are out
soliciting donations from our favorites
ski mountains and local businesses.
The donations will be given out at
OC events throughout the year.
The first event is the annual
Applicant Party on Nov. 12 at the
Polish Community Center, when
we welcome our new applicants.
We will raffle many prizes at the
party, including a trip to Whitefish,
a Sportube, tickets to the Warren
OC Family Corner
Matt Wakefield
Family Liaison
email : mattw63@verizon.net
OC Family is off to a fast start so
fast that I missed October Lift Line
& almost missed November. Either
getting older or my kids’ fall sports is
making time FLY! As you all know,
November is the time our regional ski
season annual kick-off event is held,
the Ski Show in Albany, November
6th – 8th. The Club will be there
as well as the NYCDSC and I look
forward to meeting some of you while
I work the show.
The now annual Smugglers
Notch MLK weekend trip Jan. 15th
– 18th is filling up fast. There are
approximately 2 condos left with
the trip closing December 3rd. If
interested make sure you contact
me ASAP as it looks like the trip is
going to sell out! FAMILY ski dates at
Maple Ski Ridge, and FAMILY BUS
days are in and being worked into the
scheduling, along with many options
for Families coming this season from
Buses will start on Jan 9; I
hope to have a schedule for the
Dec LL but most of you know its
“Destination Snow”.
bus leaders for the Jan 23 and 30
buses. Please let me know if you
are willing to run one or both;
along with where you would like
to go since schedule is not done.
You get my thanks and a free bus
ride that day.
Since I am doing a downhill
trip with the club, I need to find
Hope everyone is doing well
and look forward to hitting the
trails with you soon.
Miller movie, and many lift tickets to
the OCers favorite mountains. Don’t
miss this party, it’s always a great
time with plenty of swag.
Public Relations Team, please
contact me.
It you are a business owner, artist,
or can offer a service ( ie computer
consulting, carpentry, massage, etc.),
please consider making a donation.
Your business will be listed on the
OC website with all the sponsors. It
could generate some business and
$$$ for you.
Here’s to an awesome season.
Remember, when hell freezes over,
the OCers will ski there too!
It you are a
business owner,
artist, or can offer
a service, please
consider making a
donation to the
OC Ski Club!
If you have any ideas, or would
consider volunteering on the OC
the Ski Council. I am still trying to
get the FAMILY Ski Lesson program
off the ground with a solid club
Family member to work with Jeff
Kenton and the OC Ski instructor
team. We have not had ANYONE
step up to work towards becoming
an instructor as a family member
and this is the ONLY way this will
become a reality. Hopefully a few
family members will have an interest
this year in becoming certified to
instruct and work on getting this
program moving forward.
in order to make this another
successful OC Family Ski Season.
Stay tuned in with OC Family
events on line and via email. I
continue to encourage Family
Members to get involved and assist
our family group with the Family
buses and other events throughout
the year. As OC Family Members
your input and assistance will
benefit you, making skiing as a
Family member more enjoyable.
As always please let me know
if there is anything I can do for you
Officers
Board of Directors
Committees
President
Eileen Finn-LeMatty
Joyce Bard
Activities/Entertainment
Arline Welch
Cross Country
Cathy Marvin
Membership
Gail Marotti-Hossan
Vice President, Admin
Erin O’Brien
Matt Fabrizio
Elections
TBD
Vice President, Skiing
Fred Haefeli
Alpine Buses
Chrisdin Dier &
Sylvia Haefeli
John Hyde
NYCDSC Reps
Nicole Bouchez,
Cynthia Ward &
Mark Wilder
Secretary
Dave Simonian
Treasurer
Frank Coleman
Sylvia Britt-Haefeli
Barney Galinsky
Jeff Kenton
Deb Kruczona
Matt Quackenbush
Susan Richardson
Cynthia Ward
Alpine Bus Assistant
Deb Kruszona
Alpine Trips
Kathy Howard
Ambassadors
Gloria Quackenbush &
Mike Koutelis
Applicant
Gretchen Riley
Family Liaison
Matt Wakefield
Finance
Bob Hossan
Fund Raising
Meghan Ruby
Historian
TBD
House
Susan Richardson
Technical Director
of Snow Sports
John Dowling
Treasurer’s Assistant
TBD
Volleyball
Tara Cummings,
Gail Marotti-Hossan,
Cathy Marvin, Dave Travers
Publications
Greg Bockis
Public Relations
Jill Bryce
Web Master
Bill Culihan, Sara Rudin
Racing
Nicole Bouchez
Snow Sports Instruction
Jeff Kenton
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Ski Gear
Product Review
Bill Bird
There will be no SnowEast issue
this year with reviews of skis and
boards for the coming season. The
editor, Bill Jones, called it quits after
a good long run, but because I’m still
able to go to the annual Demo Days
at Stratton Mt., I offered to submit
Part
Which Ski For Me?
Powder and Racing Skis
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my reviews to the Liftline this fall
for those who are looking for new
gear. By way of background, I’m
the former director of the OC Ski
Club Snowsports School and a PSIA
certified Master Teacher. For the
past 8 seasons I’ve been one of the
team testing and reviewing skis for
SnowEast magazine. It’s a tough job,
but someone has to do it.
My reviews represent my own
experience with the brands and
models tested. This past February
I was able to try 2015-16 skis from
Salomon, Kastle, Blizzard,
Nordica, Atomic, Rossignol and
Volkl over 3 days on typical eastern
conditions as well as a day of boot
top powder. My reviews this month
will focus on skis for more specific
conditions (powder, racing).
POWDER SKIS
Blizzard – Blizzard offers a huge variety of wide skis to
choose from. I skied several of those including the Bonafide
and the new Zero G 85 and 95 skis. The Bonafide offers a
true all-mountain ski that would be at home on the groomed
as well as in deep powder. For an interesting experience, try
the Zero G. The idea behind the design and materials of these
skis is to create a virtually weightless feeling ski that floats
effortlessly when in deep snow and is nimble on anything else
– like groomed and crud. They can function as touring skis with
free-heel bindings, and they also come in a 108 width. The
models available to test were the 95 and 85, set up with step-in
bindings, but they are sold flat, so make them your own.
POWDER SKIS
Atomic – The Vantage series
in the 100 width is a real option for
eastern skiers who want a ski that
will do the job on those all-too-rare
eastern powder days. It’s also a
proven performer as an all-mountain
ski, so it would be a solid choice for
OC’ers who travel with the club to
states/countries that tend to have
awesome powder skiing.
Atomic – The Vantage Series
Blizzard Bonafide
Rossignol – The Soul 7 is one
of Rossi’s most popular skis. Skiing
them in shin deep powder, it’s not
hard to see why. They are light and
playful, easy to turn when floating
through the fluff, but when the snow
gets skied out, these skis will still
give you a great ride.
Rossignol – The Soul 7
Volkl Kendo
Volkl Mantra
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Salomon Q Series
Salomon Rocker 100
Volkl – The Volkl line also has a growing
choice of wide skis to consider. The Mantra
and the Kendo were among the skis I tested,
and both were fun on the powder run. I
preferred the Mantra but only because I
thought it was the more versatile of the two
– able to move from the deep snow to the
packed and crud with ease.
Blizzard
Zero G
Salomon – Please see my
reviews of the Salomon Q series
and the Rocker 100 in the earlier
article. As much fun as these skis
were on typical eastern snow, they
were completely at home on the
powder trail I skied (that was almost
untouched even as the day went on).
It was the perfect test run for fat
skis, and these didn’t disappoint.
Adding to the appeal are price
points that give you great value, and
Salomon could be the answer to your
search for one ski that will have fun
anywhere.
RACING SKIS
Atomic – Without a doubt, the Atomic Redster
Double Deck XT was the most confidence inspiring ski I
was on in 3 days of testing. I saved it for last, and I pushed it
as hard as I could, trying to find an upper limit. It had none,
as far as I could tell. I love to ski fast, and without a race
course to test on, I looked for the most rutted up part of the
trail – not hard to find at the end of the day – and stepped
on the gas where it looked really beat up. This ski cruised
through it all and made it feel easy. Anyone looking to step
up their game in club racing events should look seriously at
the Redster Double Deck.
Blizzard – My own preference in a
personal ski is my Blizzard R Power, the
brand’s high performance ski in 2013.
Their new RC Ti and WRC Racing
models are Blizzard’s high end racing
models. They both have Blizzard’s rock
solid ride and Velcro-like edge hold, and
would be formidable competition on any
club race course. The RC’s dimensions
are more suited to slalom racing. The
WRC would feel at home on a GS course.
Blizzard
RC Ti
Blizzard
WRC
Racing
Atomic Redster Double Deck XT
Salomon – The Salomon
X-Race is one of the brand’s most
popular European skis. It was an
impressive hard-charging ski that
did everything I asked of it, with
no hesitation and no limits. Again,
Salomon makes great skis at very
competitive prices. The X-Race
is no exception. If you just want
a great frontside ski with race
technology built in, this would be
an excellent investment that won’t
break the bank.
Salomon
X-Race
Volkl
Race
Tigers
Volkl – I’ve always been a fan of Volkl
Race Tigers. The first time I skied a pair at
demo days a number of years ago, I wanted
to buy them on the spot. This year I tested
the GS and SL models. My own skiing style
favors the GS model, but both skis offer
Volkl’s legendary stable ride no matter what
the snow conditions. It all skis like groomed
snow to the Race Tiger. Those OC’ers who
ski them for racing will attest that they are
awesome on the hardpack, the race course,
and in general on frontside trails. They zoom,
so be ready if you click into a pair.
Mark your calendars for the OC Committee Fair on January 14, 2016!!
What’s Happening?
November 5
Board Meeting, 7pm, PCC
OC Club Meeting, 8pm, PCC
November 6-8
Ski & Snowboard Expo,
Convention Center at Empire
Plaza, Albany, Volunteers Needed!
November 7
November 18
December 4
Happy Hour, 5-8pm, Druthers,
1053 Broadway, Albany
Ski Bus to Stratton
November 19
Ski Bus to Mount Snow
Stance & Balance Clinic,
6:30pm, PCC
OC Club Meeting, 8pm, PCC
November 22
December 6
December 10
OC Club Meeting, 8pm, PCC
December 11
Ski Bus to Killington
Ski Bus to Okemo
November 25
December 13
Ski Bus to Okemo
Ski & Snowboard After Party,
99 Restaurant, 107 Wolf Road, 5pm
OC Club Meeting, 5:30-8pm,
Hana Steak House & Sushi Bar
1620 Western Ave, Albany
November 12
Happy Hour, 5:30-8pm
Athos, 1814 Western Ave, Albany
Applicant Party, PCC
November 29
Ski Bus to Killington
November 13 & 14
December 3
OC Club Meeting, 8pm, PCC
Warren Miller’s Chasing Shadows
at the Palace Theater, Albany
Board Meeting, 7pm, PCC
OC Club Meeting, 8pm, PCC
December 16
December 17
December 18
Ski Bus to Mount Snow
December 20
Ski Bus to Stratton
December 22
OC Club Meeting, 5:30-8pm,
Hana Steak House & Sushi Bar
1620 Western Ave, Albany
December 27
Ski Bus to Gore
December 29
OC Club Meeting, 5:30-8pm,
Hana Steak House & Sushi Bar
1620 Western Ave, Albany
*PCC = Polish Community Center
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Killington, Vermont
From The Secretary
Dave Simonian
Secretary
The Ski Season is almost here.
Sunday River opened today! Can’t
wait for the February Trip. We will
have a blast as always! Killington’s
first Chair was on Sunday as well.
I was at West Mountain this past
weekend, and got to see the new
Chairlft they are installing and the
new trail that’s being cut out above
the Face, and it even snowed at my
house yesterday! Woo hoo we will be
on the slopes very soon!
The 54Th Ski and Snowboard
Expo is 2 weeks away. I am running
the booth for the NYCDSC and would
appreciate any volunteers that are
willing to help. Whether it’s for an
hour or 2 or helping set up and break
down, any help would be beneficial.
10/19/15
Motions from the
Board Meeting,
Ocotober 1st, 2015:
• Matt Quackenbush makes a
motion to accept all proposed
recommendations for this
year’s budget
• All In Favor
- Motion Passes
• Motion made by Matt
Quackenbush, 2nd by
Cynthia Ward
Sunday River, Maine
•Cynthia Ward amends the
motion to include increasing
the bus fee by $2
• All in Favor
- Motion Passes
• Motion made by Cynthia
Ward, 2nd by Fred Haefeli
• Matt Fabrizio makes a motion
to call the question
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LIFTLINE November 2015
s
To
be held
the Palace
Theater
many
free at
coupons
for lift
tickets
on
11/13
–
11/14
at
8pm.
Tickets
to:
Sugarbush,
Windham,
Gore,
GAMES! PRIZES may
be
purchased
from
Mike
Smugglers
Notch,
A C T I V I T I EBaker
S & E
N TKillington
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from Friday, November 6
through Sunday, November 8,
to be held at the Convention
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and
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running
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event with lots of bargins. 6
through Sunday, November 8,
to
be held at the Convention
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Center at the Empire
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Albany,
NY.
Always
a
great
Applicant Party
event with lots of bargins.
will take place on
Thursday, Nov.12 th
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at
the PCC - Details
Reminder: 2015
NOV & DEC OFF-SITE
to follow.
Applicant Party
HOLIDAY MEETINGS
will take place on
th
Thursday,
Nov.12
PLEASE
NOTE THE
PCC - Details
at the
FOLLOWING
MEETING
to follow.
DATES AND SITE FOR
THE OC SKI CLUB
HOLIDAY
Warren
Miller SCHEDULE
Movie
Wed. November 25th
Tues. December 22nd
Tues. December 29th
This fall Warren Miller
Entertainment introduces its 66th
snowsports film Chasing Shadows.
Watch famous skiers & boarders
pursue turns on the mountains of
our dreams: Chamonix, Alaska’s
Chugach, Utah’s Wasatch and the
Western
Ave.
Himalayans.1620
Warren
Miller once
Albany,
NY
said “a pair of skis are the
right across
ultimate transportation
tofrom
Crossgates
freedom.” And don’t forget Mall
the
many free coupons for lift tickets
AllWindham,
three dates
will
to: Sugarbush,
Gore,
includeKillington
specialsand
from
Smugglers Notch,
5:30pm until 8:00pm
more.
Beer Theater
- $2.50
To be held at Draft
the Palace
on 11/13 – 11/14
at Beer
8pm. -Tickets
Bottle
$2.50
may be purchased
from Mike
Well Drinks
- $3.00
Baker or on-line.Wine - $5.00
Appetizers:
th
Wed.
November
18Roll
Japanese
Spring
$3
3rd Wed of the month Happy Hour
Sweet Potato Roll $3
NOV & DEC OFF-SITE
HOLIDAY MEETINGS
PLEASE NOTE THE
FOLLOWING MEETING
DATES AND SITE FOR
THE OC SKI CLUB
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Wed. November 18th
3rd Wed of the month Happy Hour
Wed. November 25th
Tues. December 22nd
Tues. December 29th
Druthers Brewing Company
1053 Broadway, Albany
5:00 – 8:00pm
$2.00 off beer, wine & well
drinks – as well as $2.00 off
Druthersappetizers
Brewing Company
Activities
and Entertainment
1053
Broadway,
Albany
************************
5:00 – 8:00pm
$2.00 off beer, wine & well
drinks – as well as $2.00 off
OC Ski appetizers
Club Holiday HH
th
December 16
************************
3rd Wed HH 5:30 – 8:00pm
1814 Western Avenue
Albany, NY
$4.00 Draught Beers
$5.00 House Wines
$6.00 Well Drinks
$1.00 off Selected
Appetizers
1620 Western Ave.
Albany, NY
right across from
Crossgates Mall
All three dates will
include specials from
5:30pm until 8:00pm
Draft Beer - $2.50
Bottle Beer - $2.50
Well Drinks - $3.00
Wine - $5.00
Appetizers:
Japanese Spring Roll $3
Sweet Potato Roll $3
Spicy Tuna Roll $3
Philadelphia Roll $3
Edamame $3
Chicken Karaage $4
Vegetable Tempura $4
Rock Shrimp $4
Bus and trip sign ups
as well as applicant
and membership sign
ups will be accepted at
these events.
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OC Ski Club Bus Schedule - November 2015 / December 2015 / January 2016
Subject to Change
Month
November
November
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
January
January
January
January
January
January
January
January
January
January
January
January
January
January
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
March
March
March
March
March
March
March
March
April
April
April
April
April
2nd PICK UP IS MALTA PARK AND RIDE AT EXIT 12
Date
Ski Area
Lift $$
2nd PKUP
Other/Event
Sun 11/22/15
Killington
$39
Exit 12
Sun 11/29/15
Killington
$39
Exit 12
Family
Fri 12/4/15
Stratton
$45
Troy
Sun 12/6/15
Mt Snow
$43
Troy
Fri 12/11/15
Okemo
$40
Exit 12
Sun 12/13/15
Okemo
$40
Exit 12
Fri 12/18/15
Mt Snow
$43
Troy
Sun 12/20/15
Stratton
$45
Troy
Sun 12/27/15
Gore
$52
Exit 12
Council & Family
Fri 1/1/16
TBA
Sat 1/2/16
Bromley
$33
Troy
Family
Sun 1/3/16
Okemo
$48
Exit 12
Family
Fri 1/8/16
Whiteface
$42
Troy
Sat 1/9/16
Pico/Killington
$40/$50
Exit 12
HH
Sun 1/10/16
Stratton
$45
troy
Fri 1/15/16
Hunter
$41
no 2nd stop
Sun 1/17/16
Mt Snow
$58
Troy
Mon 1/18/16
Gore
$52
Exit 12
MLK Family
Fri 1/22/16
Pico/Killington
$31/$41
Exit 12
Sun 1/24/16
Bromley
$33
Troy
Fri 1/29/16
Mt Snow
$49
Troy
Sat 1/301/16
Pico/Killington
$48
Exit 12
Family & Council Race
Sun 1/31/16
Okemo
48
Exit 12
Wed 2/3/16
Sugarbush
$57
Exit 12
Warren Miller lift tickets Family
Fri 2/5/16
Bromley
$33
TroyTHISMom's
THE OC APPLICANT
PARTY RETURNS
AGAIN
YEARDay
– - Mom's $20
th
Sun 2/7/16
Stratton
$45
Troy
SAVE (Thursday) NOVEMBER 12
Fri 2/12/16
Stratton
$45
Troy
For an Evening of FUN, FOOD, & PRIZES
Sun 2/14/16
Mt.Snow
$58
Troy
HH Valentine's Day
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mon 2/15/16
Pico/Killington
$40/$60
Exit 12
Family President's Day
Fri 2/19/16
Okemo
$48
Exit 12
Play our Game to win Raffle 2ckets for great prizes Exit
donated to the Club
Sun 2/21/15
Pico/Killington
$40/$60
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uring t
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arty
Fri 2/26/16
Mt Snow
$48
Troy
(Thanks to Bromley
Jill Bryce, our PR CommiEee $33
Chair for obtaining Sun 2/28/16
Troy this swag)
Fri 3/4/16
Windham
$40
no 2nd stop
Sun 3/6/16
Whiteface
$42
Troy
Music provided!!! Pizza, Snacks, & Beverages provided ‘2l we run out…..
Fri 3/11/16
TBA
Sun 3/13/16
Stratton
$45
Troy
Thur 3/17/16
Mt Snow
$17
Troy
St Patrick's Day
Sat
3/19/16
TBA
Carnival
$$$ Free Entrance $$$$ to NEW Applicants to the Club (Come sign Winter
up if you have not Sat 3/26/16
Mt. Snow
$42
Troy
Reggae
Fest HH
already!!)
Sun 3/27/15
EASTER
$15 in advance (members & returning applicants) No Sunday Bus Easter
Fri 4/1/16
TBA
Last Friday Bus
$20 for Guests & at the door
Sat 4/2/16
TBA
Family Friendly
(Sign up & Pre-Pay at the membership table or via PayPal online)
Sun 4/9/16
Killington
TBA
Exit 12
OC BBQ - Family
Sun 4/16/16
TBA
Family
Sun 4/23/16
TBA
Family
EARN 1 EXTRA RAFFLE TICKET with Advance payment or registration!!!!
Volunteers needed: Applicants earn your hours by
helping out for a little bit!!
Contact membership@ocskiclub.org or call 518.439.5842
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LIFTLINE November 2015
2015/16 Ski Trips
Okemo December 11-13
$273/$262

Double Occupancy Lodging at Jackson Gore (~20 slots)

Saturday / Sunday lift tickets with option for Friday

Free Ski Lessons for all levels by OC Ski Instructors

Dinner Saturday Night at the Pot Belly Pub

Drive Up
Trip Leader: Kim Carey
OPEN
New Hampshire
January 11-15
$460
CHANGED
New Year’s Eve in Eastern Township, Canada
December 30—Jan 3
$450 skier/$325 non-skier

Transportation

Double Occupancy Lodging in Magog (~ 30 slots)

1 day lift for each of the following Ski Resorts : Mt Orford,
Sutton, Owl’s Head.
Passport or Enhanced

DRIVE UP
NYE Party option
Driver’s License
Trip Leader: Arline Welch
OPEN
Smuggler's Notch January 15-18 (MLK Weekend)

Double Occupancy lodging at the Indian Head (42 slots)
—- A Family Favorite —- (40 slots)

Breakfast daily, Dinner 3 nights, Reception

Mountainside Condo (2 or 3 night options)

4 day lift ticket good at the following Ski Resorts: Loon,
Cannon, Bretton Woods, Waterville Valley

Lift tickets

Drive Up

Lessons, Ski camp, child care, rental options available
Big Sky, Montana
January 23-30
$1560
Trip Leader: Matt Wakefield
OPEN
Trip Leader: Cathy Marvin
OPEN
$235-$335
Sunday River, ME
February 7-12
$510

RT Air via United Airlines

Double Occupancy lodging at the Summit (100 slots)

Double Occupancy lodging for 7 nights (44 slots –SOLD)

5 day lift ticket (Sunday River money for non-skiers)

Daily hot breakfast

RT transportation via Brown Bus

Wine/cheese reception

5 complimentary Adult Perfect Turn Clinics

5 of 6 days lift ticket

Pre-paid Dining Card option
16 additional slots
@ $1690 available
Cortina, Italy
February 13-21
Add-on: Tuscany February 21-24





$1906
$325
RT bus to JFK Airport
RT air by Swiss International JFK-Venice
Double Occupancy -Concordia Parc Hotel / Tuscany Hotel
Villa Cappuggi Pistoia (50 slots)
Breakfast daily, Dinner daily in Cortina, 1 night in Tuscany
Taxes
PASSPORT REQUIRED
WAIT LIST
Stowe
OPEN
Trip Leader: Jamie Britt Fabrizio
WAIT LIST
Whistler– Blackcomb
(30 slots)






$470
March 4-11
RT air transportation (Albany-Vancouver)
RT land transfers to Whistler
Double Occupancy at Listel Whistler Hotel
Continental breakfast daily
5 of 6 day lift ticket
Directly in Whistler village— close to Gondola
OPEN
Trip Leaders: Mark Thompson, Bobby D
March 10-13
Trip Leaders: Willy Welch & Joan Savage
Sunday River, ME
$1775
3 day add on
to Vancouver
$300
Trip Leader: Gail Marotti-Hossan
PASSPORT REQUIRED
March 20-25
$510

Double Occupancy lodging at the Jordan Hotel (56 slots)

RT transportation via Brown Bus

5 day lift ticket (Sunday River money for non-skiers)

Double Occupancy at Mountaineer Inn (30 slots +)

RT transportation via Brown Bus

3 day Lift ticket

5 complimentary Adult Perfect Turn Clinics

Continental breakfast daily

Pre-paid Dining Card option
Note
Opens October 29
Date
change
Trip Leader: Mike Koutelis
OPEN
Trip Leaders: Laurel Thorn
Kathy Howard
LIFTLINE November 2015
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Our 2015 Volleyball Tournament Winning Teams Power: LVC Adv2/3: Team Purple Adv1: Saltwater Rec3: -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐ Rec2: Lightning Rec1: Hot Licks Fours3: Dave's Soulless Crew Fours2: Slap Happy Fours1: Kiss My Ace We were blessed with Sunny Skies and warm temperatures!!!! A great day for players & spectators. Save the date for next
year: Sept. 10, 2016 !
Our Vendors suppor6ng us with Low Prices & High Quality!!! Four Corners Luncheone4e Chili, Cookies, Cold Salads Delmar, NY 518.-­‐439.0172 www.fourcornersluncheoneIe.com Reliable Brothers Burgers, Dogs & Chicken Cohoes, NY www.Reliablebrothers.co
m Absolute T-­‐Shirt PrinPng & Embroidery VBT t-­‐shirts, Champion Shirts Averill Park, NY 518.674.0500 AbsolutetshirtprnPng.com The Liquor Shed Rensselaer, NY 518.436.4238 Donated our Wine!!! DeCrescente Distribu6ng Beer Truck & Beer Watervliet, NY 518.664.9866 www.decrescente.com Our Volunteers: Thanks so much for all of the Pme and work effort you gave to this years’ tournament. We could not do it without you and we really, really appreciate it!!!! Gail Marob-­‐Hossan & Cathy Marvin, Tournament Co-­‐chairs 10
LIFTLINE November 2015
2015 - 16 MEMBERSHIP DUES RENEWAL FORM
Items Marked
With an * Are
Required
* Renewal Status
Member
Applicant
* Member Number
Volleyball - Only
*Date of Birth:
/
/
1
9
* Last Name
Suffix
* First Name
Middle Initial
* Address 1
* Address 2
* City
* State
* ZIP
* Home Phone
-Work Phone
*Email Address
Cell Phone
I have read, understand, & agree to abide by the Constitution, By-Laws and Polices of the OC Ski Club.
* Please Sign Here:
ONLY ONE (1) RENEWAL PER FORM
Note: Mark the Box that applies to your Renewal and Enter related dollar amount under Costs Column on the line
Membership Renewal (must be a member currently in “good standing” to renew)
$35.00
Amount
Enclosed
$
Membership Late fee (if mailed after 7/31 or paid after August 6, 2015)
$10.00
$
Applicant Renewal (NEW applicants must come to the applicant table to join)
$40.00
$
Lamination Fee (in advance of pickup, not applicable for Applicant Cards)
$ 1.00
$
Liftline (printed and mailed to your residence)
$10.00
$
Renewal Item
FEE
* Total Remittance
$
OTHER RENEWAL INFORMATION
If you intend to mail in your Membership renewal:
NOTE:
1 Make your check or money order payable to: OC Ski Club, Inc. - DO NOT SEND CASH
2 Mail your completed Dues Renewal Form and check or money order to:
O C Ski Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 13901
Albany, NY 12212-3901
Attn: Membership Committee
3 Member renewals MUST be postmarked by July 31, 2015, or hand delivered to the Membership Table by
IF PAID
ADD $10 8/6/15.
R
E
T
AFT
BODY GO
AIN’T NOOR THAT!
F
TIME
August 6, 2015 to ensure that your renewal is processed without a Late Fee of $10.00
Renewals received AFTER August 6, 2015 will be assessed a $10.00 Late Fee as prescribed in
the OC Ski Club, Inc. Membership Policy Guidelines & no card will be issued until fee is paid
4 If you wish to have your Membership/Applicant card mailed to your residence, you
MUST ENCLOSE A STAMPED, SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE with your Dues Renewal Form
The Club does not provide envelopes or postage.
Otherwise, those who mail in their Dues Renewal Form may pick up their card at a future meeting.
NOTE: Dues Renewals (completed form and payment) may be made during any OC Club Meeting at the Membership Committee table. (rev. 3/15)
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Presorted Standard
US Postage
PAID
Albany, NY
Permit No. 68
OC Ski Club
P.O. Box 13901
Albany, NY 12212-3901
Out of Control Ski Club Hosts
First Ski Bus
of the 2015/2016 Season:
SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 22
After Ski and Snowboard Expo Party
DATE: Saturday, November 7, 2015
WHERE: 99 Restaurant & Pub, 107 Wolf Road
Albany, NY ~ 5:00pm to 8:00pm
1 Free Appetizer for every 4 people
Bud Light & Coors Light Drafts $4.29
Quartino’s of wine (glass & a half) $8.59-$11.19
$3.99 Cuervo Margaritas
2 for 1 Budweisers