This Tuesday, May 17th, 2010 - 7:30PM Membership Meeting, 8:30PM Regular Meetingat the Maywood Inn -

QUORUM NEED TO FINISH SOME OLD BUSINESS.  PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND.

We will also be presenting our end of season Race Awards.

Thanks to....

Jim Deaver & Janet Tischbein for running our second Spring Tennis Party

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We will be introducing the new board and will also be voting on the amended by-law change that was presented 2 weeks ago.
 
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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.  We are selling the Fashion Show samples at GSSC Cost.  If interested, please see Bob Markarian at the meeting.
 
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 on May 22nd (rain date May 23rd), at Adrienne Geffen's house, 143 Butternut Drive, Wayne, NJ.  Items should be clean (e.g. clothing) and in working order.   DESPERATELY NEEDED...Donations for sale - this is our fund raiser - and volunteers to help set up, sell the items and pack up after the sale.  Volunteers should bring fanny packs to collect money, plus whatever you would like to eat & drink.  Breakfast will be provided.  Volunteers are also encouraged to wear either GSSC logo wear or Olympic tee shirts (so that customers know who's working the sale).  Please contact Kathy Colussi  (201-831-0659) to volunteer or bring items for sale.
 
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
 
For Sunshine & Rainy Days - Joe Daubenberger is filling in for Valerie Kriney for awhile...Please send any sunshine & rainy days news to Joy at  jdauben@optonline.net.
 

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Vermont Lodge

 

Come and experience Vermont in the Spring!  Spend a relaxing weekend at the GSSC Vermont Ski House and experience the change of season from budding trees and blooming buds to fresh maple syrup to the most important thing of all, End of Season sales!!!  Spring/summer rates are now in effect - $15 per night for members and $18 per night for non-members.  All house reservation forms including reservation and cancellation policies, house rules and guest forms are on the club website.  For questions or reservations please contact Anita Sementilli, VT House Reservation Chair at: reservations@gardenstateskiclub.com or 914-669-5065.

 

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Upcoming Social Events

 
Mix at 6 - Wednesday, May 19th at Blend in Ridgewood.  Drink specials will be provided.  For more info, Click Here
 
Fishing - 1st trip - May 22nd.  Mike Rinaldi is again planning to run fishing trips on the Golden Eagle out of Belmar, NJ.  For more info, Click Here
 
Billards Night - May 29, 2010 at Castle Billiards, $22 members, $25 non-members, including food and a cash bar.  To sign up, or for more info, contact Jim Fitzpatrick (jfitzpatrick@hydroqual.com).
 
Golf Lessons - The golf lessons will start on Thursday June 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 for six weeks. The cost is $75.00 for the lessons. It will be at the Rockleigh County Golf Course at 15 Paris Ave in Rockleigh. Dennis Consalvo is the pro who gives the lessons. There must be six people signed up to run the lessons. You do not need to have clubs to take the lessons.  Lessons start at 6:30 pm With Pro Dennis Consalvo.  Call for rain Cancellations   201-481-1654.  For more info, Click Here or contact Wayne Kieser at wwkkdd@earthlink.net  201-505-0230 send a check for $75.00 made out to GSSC along with your phone # to Wayne Kieser, 47 Kinderkamack Rd, Park Ridge NJ, 07656
 
Golf Outing - June 111-13th - Includes 2 nights lodging at the Sheraton, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, green fees & carts for 3 days of golf - $399 per member ($429 per non-member), dbl occupancy.   $100 deposit required with full payment by May 22nd.  For more info, Click Here or contact Wayne Kieser (wwkkdd@earthlink.net) 201-505-0230.
 
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.  RESERVATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

 

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.

 

Summer BBQ Schedule - Come and join us at Anderson Field, Orangeburg, NY for our summer BBQs.  
The BBQs will be held on Tuesday June 15th, Tuesday July 13th, Tuesday August 17th and Friday September 24th.  More details to follow..... 
 
Skate, Bike & Stroll - Wednesday Night Skate, Bike & Stroll takes off at 6PM from the lake at Glenrock (intersection of Prospect St. & Alan Ave.) All are welcome on our one hour ramble through the park on skates, bikes, shoes, etc., followed by outdoor dining in Ridgewood. For more information contact Linda Castronovo Linda@roadskater.net 201-314-6454, or Ron LeVine 201-647-1851  ril210@aol.com or Click Here
 
El Cheapo Tennis - Free outdoor tennis 6 pm - 8pm every Thursday, weather permitting - UNDER the LIGHTS MIXED DOUBLES/SINGLES – TENNIS - ALL LEVELS OF PLAYER WELCOME - NO CHARGE/NO SIGN-Ups.  INSTRUCTION & BALLS AVAILABLE.  JUST SHOW UP!  JOIN US AT THE Sports Park Facility ON RIVER ROAD In HACKENSACK, Corner of River Road & Anderson Street, (Cedar Lane Teaneck) Across from SEARS.  Après (After) Tennis Food (PIZZA) & Drinks.  For more info, Click Here.  Questions call WARREN C 201-294-5136 or  Bob: 201-845-3775/201-694-6422

 

Hiking - Saturday hiking - See Ron Vitale or Lin Goetz for more info.

 

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.