Hawaii Ski Club – April 2009

Hawaii Ski Club – October, 2010

EXECUTIVE ORGANIZATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President – Toby Kravet – 808-224-1065
Vice President – Kevin Okawa
Treasurer - Geof Chu
Susan Murata
Wayne Fujihara
Jenna Surwilo
Jon Kleinschmidt
Momi Kleinschmidt
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   Club Historian
   Jo Yee
   Newsletter Editor
Toby Kravet

(Click on Contacts for e mail addresses)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Note that we will not be holding a General Membership Meeting in November at Sam Sneads. The Chili Cook-Off will serve as the General Membership Meeting.

Every Monday evening (except on holidays): 4:30 P.M. A group of ski club members and their friends play tennis at Keehi Lagoon courts, off Lagoon Drive. Stay in shape and share refreshments afterwards!

October 7 (Thursday) 6:00 P.M. Annual Kickoff Meeting for the new membership year at Sam Sneads. Membership dues can be paid at the meeting. This is the one Membership Meeting where the food is on the Club. URGENT: SEND IN YOUR MENU CHOICES; SEE BELOW

October 22 (Friday) 5:30 P.M. Pau Hana, Ski Movie, and ski equipment raffle at the The Shack-Waikiki in the Waikiki Trade Center.

November 14 (Sunday) 4: P.M. Return of an old tradition; revival of the Ski Club's, one time annual Chili Cook-Off. This will also serve as the November General Membership Meeting.

November 18 (Thursday) 5:30 P.M. Board Meeting at Henry Loui's.

December 2 (Thursday) 6 P.M. General Membership Meeting at Sam Sneads. Arrive early (before 5:30 P.M. to take advantage of the 2 for 1 dinner specials.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:

As I sit here in front of the computer, my calendar says that it's the first day of Autumn. A skiing acquaintance of mine, who lives in Vermont, mentioned to me that she is already receiving her ski magazines in the mail, and her mouth is now watering (or icing up?) for winter and skiing. Mine have not arrived yet, obviously bulk mail "prisoners" of the "slow boat to Hawaii." "Lucky we live Hawaii," though, because we get to go play in the snow for a week (or two, or three-----) every winter and don't have to deal with it on a daily basis, shoveling out our cars in the morning, keeping a shovel, sand, and chains in the trunk for emergencies, etc. (I remember those days). Also, here, we get to go play in the great outdoors in the comfort of good weather right up until the time we get to go play in the snow.

Talking about "playing in the great outdoors," no promises, but don't be surprised if I don't announce a hike or two by email for some Saturday morning(s) between now and the ski trip---even if not scheduled via the Newsletter. Due to my slower than expected recovery from knee surgery, I haven't done any hikes, like last year, yet, but my knee seems to be holding up on basically level ground, and I may try some hills and trails pretty soon. Also, if you want to coordinate a hike, bike, or some other activity, let me know, and we'll do it. Ideas for activities don't need to come just from the Board, and we can always use some help. Sometimes, after planning stuff like trips, the Kickoff Meeting, the Chili Cook-Off, etc. we get "brain dead."

Talking about the Kickoff Meeting, as of this writing, we have only 24 signed up, so don't wait until the last minute: Send in your reservations (see below).

See you at the Kickoff Meeting, (if I don't see you on the trail before then).

Aloha,

TOBY

UPCOMING SKI CLUB ACTIVITIES:

ANNUAL KICKOFF MEETING AT SAM SNEADS TAVERN
October 7 (Thursday) 6:00 P.M.

This is our annual General Membership Meeting to "kick off" the new membership year (October 1 - September 30. This is the one meeting of the year when the Club buys the food (but not the beverages) so, if you haven't already sent in your menu choice, do it now. The choices are:

Center Cut Pork Loin with Mashed Potatoes

Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables

Chicken and Mushroom Alfredo

(Pork Loin and Alfredo come with salad and dinner rolls)

Please reply to me, altaholic.t@gmail.com , with your menu choice so we can place the order with the restaurant. Deadline is Monday, October 4. If, for some reason, you are unable to come after you have ordered, let us know so we can cancel the order: The Club has to pay for whatever has been ordered.

Also, this is the meeting to sign up for the new membership year (that's why it's called the "Kick-Off" Meeting) so bring your checkbooks with completed membership form, already sent to you by separate email (also available on our website, http://www.hawaiisnowskiclub.com ).

Finally, we will be raffling off a number of prizes, including a free membership for the coming year, so---------see you on the 7th. Should be a lot of fun.

TOBY

PAU HANA, SKI MOVIE, AND SKI EQUIPMENT RAFFLE
The Shack-Waikiki, Waikiki Trade Center, 2255 Kuhio Ave.
October 22 (Friday); 5:30 P.M.

On Friday, October 22, Skirp Clothing, a local company, is showing the ski movie, Eye Trip, by Level I productions, at the Shack-Waikiki at 7:30 P.M. Seating in the area reserved for the movie begins at 7:00 P.M. The film basically features extreme and park skiing. You can view a trailer for the film at http://vimeo.com/12966778. Following the movie, at approximately 9 P.M., Skirp will hold a raffle of ski equipment from such known manufacturers as Lange and Look. There will be a charge to enter the raffle, but the movie is free, and since the Shack is a bar and grill, it looks like more than a good excuse for an October Pau Hana. Parking is available in the Waikiki Trade Center (entrance on Seaside Avenue coming in from Kalakaua), and there may be a few guest stalls available (first come, first serve) at Geof's Condo, 430 Lewers St. , which is just a block away. The tan colored building across the street on Lewers, which also has some guest stalls, is part of Geof's complex. If you park at Geof's, I will be in the lobby of 430 Lewers from 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M (unless the guest parking is filled before then) to let you in so that you can register your car as his visitor. Wear your ski club shirts to the event: "It pays to advertise."

TOBY

RETURN OF THE LEGENDARY CHILI COOK-OFF
Wai'alae Nui Recreation Center, 2203 Halekoa Drive
November 14 (Sunday) 4 PM - 9 PM

When I first joined the club in the early 80s, the Chili Cookoff was an annual event, a potluck where the more daring, "culinarily inclined" members would bring their homemade chili for entry into the contest with everyone else serving as judges. It so much fun, toasted palates notwithstanding, that we are bringing it back. This will substitute for the Pre-Thanksgiving party of immediate years past, but anyone is welcome to bring turkey chili. Between our October Kick-Off Meeting and just a little before the date of the event, we will be asking members to sign up to enter their chili in the contest or bring other pot luck items, especially rice (especially), salad, and dessert. All attendees will get to vote for their first, second, and third choices, and the Board has authorized some "good" prizes as well as a 4th "sur---prize.

TOBY

SKI TRIPS FOR 2011

The trip committee is offering 3 trips for 2011 as described below. The official Hawaii Ski Club trip will be the Telluride trip from January 21-January 29, 2011, and as of this publication, space remains available.

GREAT NEWS ABOUT TELLURIDE SKI WEEK

If you delayed signing up for Ski Week 2011 because of the high cost of airfare, you are in luck because airfare for the Telluride trip decreased from $808 to $715. The total cost for a full package has dropped from $1858 to $1765.

You have three choices: Full package is $1765; Land, lifts and ground transportation are $1050 (deduct $98 if no ground transport from the airport to Telluride); and Land-only package, which includes ground transportation, is $770 (deduct $98 if no ground transport).

There are still a few spots left, so sign up for the trip at the October Kick-off meeting Oct 7th . You can also mail the form to Hawaii Ski Club (make check payable to Rocky Mtn Tours)
c/o Telluride Trip, PO Box 3004, Aiea, HI 96701.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT TELLURIDE

Telluride is known for its world-class skiing and snowboarding, but that's not all there is to do here. Whether you're a non-skier or just taking a day off from the slopes, there is plenty to keep you occupied in the San Juans. From snowshoeing to soaking at the spa to soaring through the sky in a glider, there's something for everyone. Other non-ski adventures include dog sledding, snowmobiling, or shopping in the quaint town of Telluride. The Ski Trip Committee is currently researching activities for the trip, but we will definitely have the traditional welcoming wine and cheese gathering, NASTAR races, potluck night, and departing pizza party. If there is another activity you would like to do, please provide the trip committee or Anita Hodges with details so that we can check it out as a possible group activity.

MORE ABOUT TELLURIDE RESORT

Stashed among the highest concentration of 14,000 foot peaks in North America, Telluride’s spectacular scenery is undeniably some of the most beautiful in the Rockies. But the breathtaking views are just a part of what makes Telluride stand out among mountain destinations.

Historic buildings, quaint bakeries, and local watering holes blend with luxury hotels, five-star restaurants, sophisticated shops, and some of the finest spas in the world. There’s no traffic or long lines for shuttle buses, and in most cases no driving after you’ve arrived, as Telluride’s free gondola is the main source of transportation.

Adding to Telluride’s reputation for legendary terrain, the resort is thrilled to announce the opening of Black Iron Bowl. This hike-to playground is set against the dramatic backdrop of Palmyra Peak, adding eight runs adjacent to Prospect Bowl, including the wide-open Mountain Quail couloir, European-style faces, open glades and steep chutes.

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• The Telluride trip starts on January 21 and returns on January 29.
• 7 nights at the Bear Creek Lodge in the Mountain Village, all 3 bed/3 bath units. http://www.bearcreeklodgetelluride.com/
• 5 or 6 days of lift tickets
• Air reservations available on United Airlines from HNL-Montrose-HNL

Stay tuned for any updates as we get them.

Cut/remove the signup form below from hard copy or copy/paste from this screen and mail in to the Hawaii Ski Club with your deposit if you can't make the upcoming meeting.

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Name:______________________________________________________________

Roommate request: ___________________________________________________

Email address:________________________________________________________

Please select package cost per person:

____ 1) Full Package, $1765 includes air, 7 nts Bear Creek Lodge*, ground transportation to condo, baggage handling, 5-day lift tickets, welcome reception, pizza party. Deduct $98 if no ground transfer ($1672).

____ 2) Land Package, $1050 includes 7 nts Bear Creek Lodge*, ground transportation, baggage handling, 5-day lift tickets, welcome reception, pizza party. Deduct $98 if no ground transfer ($952).

____ 3) Land package, $770, NO lift tickets, includes 7 nts Bear Creek Lodge*, ground transportation, welcome reception, pizza party. Deduct $98 if no ground transfer ($672).

____ 4) Air fare only, $715

____ 5) Lift tickets for 6 days – add $56 to package price

*Condo’s are 3 bedroom/3 bath for 6 adults. (Bedding is K,TT, TT)

Send form and check to:
Hawaii Ski Club (make check payable to Rocky Mtn Tours)
c/o Telluride Trip
PO Box 3004
Aiea, HI 96701

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Snowmass, Colorado – Feb 25 – March 5, 2011 (maximum 38)
· February 25, red-eye departure from HNL to Aspen (ASE)
· Feb 26, arrive, Crestwood shuttle 15 minutes away
· Feb 26-March 5 – Crestwood Condominiums, ski in/out
· March 5 – depart
· Land package will include 5 days of skiing (option for 6 days), 7 nights at the Crestwood condo (4 per 2 bed/2 bath condo), complimentary laundry, complimentary shuttle, and baggage handling.

South Lake Tahoe, California – March 18-26, 2011 (maximum 32)
· March 18 – departure, red-eye from HNL to Reno (RNO)
· March 19, arrive, Charter bus from Reno to South Lake Tahoe
· March 19-26 – Embassy Suites
· March 26 – depart
· Land package to include 5 days of skiing (ski resorts TBA), 7 nights at the Embassy Suites, complimentary breakfast, complimentary après ski, ground transportation and baggage handling.

SUSAN AND ANITA

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

2009 HAWAII SKI WEEK DVD

Special thanks go to Doug Kazama, who has produced a DVD set of our Snowmass trip and unveiled it at a public showing at the post ski party. DVD's are available for purchase.

DVD set has both video and photos on it along with a music video of many of you singing one or two lines. It's pretty funny and showcases our welcome party, Nastar races, pizza party, and photos from those of you who sent pictures in. A second DVD has all of the photo files that were sent in, and our Group photo for you to be able to print or view.

If you would like the DVD set and can pick it up in person, please come to the April 1 meeting at Sam Snead's Tavern. This is our general membership meeting. DVD set is $20 if you pick it up in person. Please let me know if you would like one and we will bring a copy for you.

If you would like him to MAIL you a DVD set, please mail a check for $22 (sorry, postage cost!), and enclose your name and address. Checks payable to:
Douglas Kazama
438 Hobron Lane, Suite 401
Honolulu, HI 96815

Email me with any questions: susan@hawaiisnowskiclub.com

SUSAN

SNOWBOARD FOR SALE

Craig Shaffer still has an unused size 141 snowboard for sale. $250.00. Craig may be contacted at 261-5989.

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SNOWBOARD BINDINGS FOR SALE

Kevin Okawa has a pair of very lightly used Burton Custom Detox Snowboard Bindings for sale. Size: Mens Medium, Color: Mandarin
Orange Asking $50. Anyone interested can contact him at club email address. Click on Contacts

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Contributions from the membership to future newsletters are encouraged and will be greatly appreciated: Please e mail them to Toby (see Contacts) no later than 9 calendar days from the end of the month. Thanx much.

Updated club info available at http://www.hawaiisnowskiclub.com/

September, 2010 Newsletter