4/5/2010 11:33:34 PM

This Tuesday, April 6, 2010 -  REGULAR MEETING, 8:30PM at the Maywood Inn. 

Prior to the meeting, at 7:30 PM, Ron LeVine will show a DVD about the St. Lawrence (Iles de la Madeleine) Cruise planned for this summer (see the Upcoming Social Events section).  All are welcome to attend.

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Club Business
 
Wanna get more involved in the club?  Ever think about running for a board position?  There's no time like the present!  The club is looking for board nominees.  If interested, please see a board member or Dennis Young.
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Recruitment Activities
 
Click Here for a list of retailers that have our GSSC brochures.  If you place brochures with other retailers, or have other recruitment ideas, please contact Micki Goldberger-LeVine.
 
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Fund Raising
 
GSSC LOGO WEAR -  Bob Markarian has arranged for us to be able order a variety of clothing embroidered with the GSSC logo.  Our new "Spring Collection" is here.  Click Here to see a sample.  Vests and jackets are $25.00-$40.00 with the club logo.  TransPack Helmet/Boot/Gear Bag 'EDGE' in colors Black, Navy, & Red.  Volume 2,600 cu. in. Only $35 w/GSSC Logo & Your Name, Baseball Cap Only $14.50 in 9 Colors w/GSSC Logo & Name.  Other Items also available, all in various colors.  There is an order form on the Garden State Ski Club website, click on the link on the GSSC home page for a list of styles/sizes/pricing. Orders are not taken online. To place your order, and to see the complete list of styles, pricing options, and also finished samples of the shirts, vests, and jackets available, come to the meetings on Tuesday nights and see the logowear table.  To view order sheet, Click Here. 
 
GSSC GARAGE SALE!  We've decided to replace our auction with a garage sale.  Do you have treasures that you've decided someone else could use?  Is it time to clean out your closets, attic, garage, etc.?  Start gathering your "extras" to sell at the GSSC Garage Sale.  Tentative date is May 22nd (rain date May 23rd),   Items should be clean (e.g. clothing) and in working order.  More details to come within the next few weeks.  Please see Kathy Colussi for more info.
 
Got a fundraising idea???? Please see our Sr. Delegate, Lin Goetz or Jr. Delete, Kathy Colussi.
Every little bit helps!
 
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Miscellaneous
 
Club directories are available.  If you haven't picked yours up yet, please see Tom Hughes.
 
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Vermont Lodge

Come to the Vermont Lodge.  Enjoy the snow at your favorite resort...  Then come back to the lodge, kick back by a roaring fire and share your day's adventures with your fellow club members over appetizers and your favorite beverage.  Rates are $25 per night for members and $30 for non-members. All house reservation forms including reservation and cancellation policies, house rules and guest forms are located on the club website.   For questions or reservations please contact Anita Sementilli, VT House Reservation Chair at: reservations@gardenstateskiclub.com or 914-669-5065. 

For a limited time only, stay at the Lodge and get Ascutney lift tickets for only $10/ticket!!!

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Upcoming Social Events
 
Hike & Ski - April 17th (rain date April 18th) - Feeling energetic?  Just can't put the skis/board away yet?  Join Tom & Kathy Murante for a hike up Hunter mountain (with your skis & boots on your back) and then ski down to a fun BBQ at the bottom.  Just bring your ski equipment and a contribution to the BBQ.  Meet on outside deck at ski lodge at 9:30AM.  The hike will begin promptly at 10AM (about a 2 hour hike up the mountain).  For more information, contact Tom Murante or Click Here.  IMPORTANT NOTE:  Hunter will be officially closed and there will no ski patrollers on duty...so hiking & skiing will be completely at your own risk!
 
Tennis Parties - Our Spring tennis season is almost here!!!  2 tennis parties are planned for April 17th and May 15th.  For tennis players, the cost will be $24/members and $28/non-members.  For partiers/cheerleaders (no tennis), the cost will be $12/members and $14/non-members.  See Janet Tischbein or Jim Deaver for more info. 
 

Spring Fling Dinner Dance - May 8th at Sanzari’s.  Live music with Henry Boot, buffet, hors d’oeuvres.  More details to come..... 

Hiking - Saturday hiking - See Ron Vitale or Lin Goetz for more info.
 
Fishing - tentative planned for early or mid May - Mike Rinaldi is again planning to run fishing trips on the Golden Eagle out of Belmar, NJ.  More details to come.....
 
GSSC Fashion Show - More details to come.....
 
Billards Night - Originally scheduled for May 29, 2010 at Castle Billiards, $22 members, $25 non-members.  Unfortunately, Jim was not paying attention to the calendar and made a tenative date for the billiards night on Saturday, May 29 without realizing that it was the Memorial Day weekend.  He is asking that if you are interested in playing pool to let him know which of the following alternatives you would be interested in:

(a) I am ok if the May 29th date is still the one
(b) I would be interested in playing on Sunday afternoon (probably 6-8pm) May 26th
(c) I would be interested in playing on Sunday afternoon (probably 6-8pm) June 13th
(d) any of the above are ok

Unfortunately, there are touraments scheduled for other Saturday nights (May 25th) and all of June.  If you would like to play pool on any of the above dates, please send Jim and email (jfitzpatrick@hydroqual.com) and let him know your

 
Rafting Trip - Weekend of June 26th. $180 for members, $200 for non-members.  More details to come.  See Jim Fitzpatrick.
 
St. Laurence River Bike & Cruise - July 23 - 30, 2010 (8 Days, 7 Nights). Price $1,200.00 per person double occupancy includes the ship, taxes, port charges, bike transport. Motorcycle and car carriage also available. 

Cruise the St. Lawrence River from Montreal to les Îles-de-la-Madeleine aboard the CTMA Vacancier.  3 days on les Îles, red sand beaches, beautiful landscape, unique culture with day stops at Gaspe & Quebec City.  3 days Biking on les Îles including sag wagon, bus return from ride.  All meals included on ship, gourmet French cuisine.  Excludes 3 dinners & lunches while on les Îles, but box snack provided each day.  For more info, see Ron LeVine, or Click Here

City Lights Cruise - Late July - More details to come.  See Jim Fitzpatrick.

Summer Olympics - August 14th - Jenkinson's Pavilion.  More details to come.  See Mike Rinaldi.

We're always interested in trying new things ... so if you would like to run or sponsor an event, please see our social V.P. Carol Alesso Rosen or any Board Member.

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SNOW SPORTS.....

Lift Tickets - See Bill Farley to return your lift tickets.  Unused lift ticket vouchers MUST be turned in for upgrade by the end of APRIL.

SKI CONDITIONS

Ski conditions are available either through the club site under "mountains" links on the home page or by Clicking Here

NEW JERSEY SKI COUNCIL

Check out the New Jersey Ski Council website - www.newjerseyskicouncil.org/ to find out about

    - Discounts
    - Ski Club Appreciation Days
    - Link to Travel Guard Insurance ... a special discount for ski club travelers.
     - Additional races and race training clinics listed on the site or contact karen.wright@hddrinc.com
     - Posting lift tickets to buy or sell by members of NJSC ski clubs

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"G-BAY"!!!  (a/k/a GSSC Swap Sale)

Buy or sell sporting equipment from other members.  Contact Adrienne Geffen (ageffen@optonline.net or ageffen@ups.com) to place or remove ad.    Submit the following information....a) whether you're looking to buy or sell, a brief description of the item, price (if applicable) and contact information.  Ads will be kept in the newsletter for 4 weeks 
 
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If you would like to share photos that you have uploaded with others in the club, just send a link to
webmaster@gardenstateskiclub.com with a short description of the club-related activity.  The link will then be put on the club photo page.

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 If you encounter any problems with the newsletter and its links and/or the website, please let me know at President@gardenstateskiclub.com

The new hotline number for the club is 866-503-GSSC (4772).  You can check this number for any news about cancelled or re-scheduled trips or events.