January 2012 Newsletter - Chicago Nomads Ski Club
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January 2012 Newsletter - Chicago Nomads Ski Club
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<strong>January</strong> 28 - February 4, <strong>2012</strong><br />
“Biggest <strong>Ski</strong>ing in America ”, 5,532 skiable acres and<br />
endless ways to navigate 4,350 feet of vertical drop.<br />
Look for more info on this trip on page 6.<br />
It won’t be long before 36 <strong>Nomads</strong> jet off to Montana for the
MADAME PREZ SEZ...Pamela Castellanos<br />
“SHOULD OLD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT…?” As the old year rings out and the new one rings in, we can<br />
answer that question with a resounding “NO!” Our 50th anniversary was evidence that <strong>Nomads</strong> stay connected across<br />
the decades. It was a time for renewing acquaintances and friendships and remembering who we have been and where<br />
we have been. The video from the 50 th was viewed again, thanks to Debbie Durkovic, at the Christmas party, so we<br />
were reminded of how we looked and what we wore over the years. Thanks to Pam Bremer for organizing a great<br />
holiday get together, and collecting gifts for children and veterans. You were all very generous!<br />
SOME FAMILIAR FACES will no longer grace us. We sadly bid farewell to several Nomad who passed away this<br />
year, including current members, Ralph Thelan, Don Durkovic, Mike Vondrasek, Lucy Lanz, and Mehlin Smith. They<br />
made us a better club, as they lead, taught, represented, danced, laughed, and, oh, yes, skied with us. They enriched our<br />
lives by being wonderful friends to countless members. We miss them all.<br />
BUT MANY, many of our old (and new) acquaintances and friends are still in the club, contributing, entertaining,<br />
skiing and just hanging out with us. Our December trip to Marquette provided plenty of opportunity to get the ski<br />
season off to a great start. Mike Radice, our trip leader, and Mike Habschmidt, Midwest <strong>Ski</strong> Director planned an<br />
event-filled weekend that began with a tailgate lunch in the parking lot, and morphed into a Renaissance bash on the<br />
bus. Fortunately, we had several beer wenches who served up drinks and a lot of attitude. (Thank you Heather, Bonnie,<br />
Barb, and Shirley, you saucy wenches!) Cindy V. and Debbie D. made sure the wine, cheese, and song continued into<br />
the pool area post skiing the next day. We were delighted to have a couple new members, Chris and Nick, who<br />
represented the twenty -something generation of boarders with enthusiasm and humor. There were two lunches on the<br />
hill, and a comedy show and dancing in the evening. The stand-up comic dubbed Mike R. a Renaissance Super Hero,<br />
which wasn’t too far off the mark. His costume is being saved for posterity or, alternatively, for whoever wants it.<br />
Monk, or Mike H. won best costume. Kudos to Chuck our bus driver for making it safely home from Marquette in<br />
record time, 6 hours and 45 minutes, including a dinner stop!<br />
IF YOU ARE THINKING of going on another Midwest trip, Shanty Creek is still open, so please sign up<br />
soon for this Valentine’s weekend trip. It is only about a five and a half hour bus ride and has plenty of perks,<br />
as trip leader Mike Whicher and Mike Habschmidt can tell you. <strong>Ski</strong> in-ski out is a great benefit for those of us<br />
who like to begin and end the day on our own terms. Don’t delay on this one!<br />
ALTHOUGH WE MISS THOSE who are no longer with the club for whatever the reasons may be, the <strong>Nomads</strong><br />
remain strong in spirit and friendship. So begin the year by letting your friends know that they are appreciated, and<br />
help the club grow in numbers. Friends don’t let friends miss out on a great club like this one!<br />
HAPPY NEW YEAR, NOMADS!<br />
You Say it’s Your Birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU!!<br />
3 Cheryl Wisniewski<br />
5 Arcadio Juarez<br />
5 Patrick Navin<br />
5 Michelle Sawyer<br />
6 Maureen Wagner<br />
8 John Moro<br />
8 Keith Morris<br />
8 John Roth<br />
9 Ed Kennelly<br />
9 Devin Dubsky<br />
11 Michael O'Rourke<br />
14 Leo Hogan<br />
15 Sue Lorenzi<br />
19 Shirley Henderson<br />
21 Len Quinlan<br />
23 Herb Lhotka<br />
25 Lisa Feiner<br />
25 Fran Salvatori<br />
25 David Vanek<br />
28 Darlene Bittner<br />
28 Deborah Rosequist<br />
Happy New Year ya’ all,<br />
So it’s a new year, hope it’s a better one!! Seems they usually are not, maybe its all the hype and<br />
expectations. Who knows...what I do know is, things don’t change much really, trying to live up to those resolutions we<br />
vow we will never make again, now we just kinda keep them to ourselves, or maybe that’s just me, just incase we can’t<br />
live up to them, and we usually can’t...life...enough about that.<br />
First ski trip went well, from what I have heard, the first Western will be going soon, I bet it will<br />
be just as great! Can’t wait to see pictures and hopefully a trip review (not from the trip leader),<br />
“everyone have a safe and fun trip”!<br />
Janet K.<br />
Jan <strong>2012</strong> chicagonomads.com Page 2
DARLING DEB’S DETAILS…<br />
DEBBIE DURKOVIC<br />
I HOPE EVERYONE HAD A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS<br />
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. HERE’S TO A GREAT <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Our deepest sympathies to Nancy and Jack Clarke on the death of<br />
Nancy’s Dad. Please keep Nancy, Jack and their family in your<br />
thoughts and prayers.<br />
Our sympathies also to Barb and Lee Renolds on the loss of Barb’s<br />
brother. Please keep Barb and her family in your thoughts and<br />
prayers.<br />
Dave Barski, past Nomad and board member, passed away Dec.<br />
17, after suffering a debilitating stroke, lets keep Dave’s family in<br />
our thoughts and prayers.<br />
WHAT A GREAT TIME THE BEGINNER’S TRIP WAS. Although I didn’t<br />
ski, I did get some shopping in with Cindy V and Barb. And we did<br />
go to the mountain for the on-hill lunch on Sunday. It’s been a while<br />
since I’ve done a Midwest trip and this was just as great as I remember.<br />
Sandy Lake is going to tell you all about in her article. Thanks<br />
to Mike & Mike for such a great time. Don’t forget there are two<br />
more Midwest Trips, so if you haven’t signed up, please do so soon!<br />
P.S. Cindy V and I did not, I repeat, DID NOT, remove the door<br />
handle from Mike & Mike’s room. I have to admit though, it was<br />
pretty funny and hats off to the person or persons who pulled it off.<br />
THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY WAS AS ALWAYS, A GREAT TIME. It’s<br />
always nice to see so many <strong>Nomads</strong> come to the party with their<br />
gifts for Toys for Tots and the Manteno Veteran’s Home.<br />
If you are interested in purchasing a copy of the DVD created for<br />
the 50 th Anniversary, please let me know. We have them available<br />
for the low price of $5.<br />
My New Year’s resolution is going to be to get my article to Janet<br />
on time every month. I’m hoping that by putting it in print, I may<br />
be able to keep it. (oh don’t be silly, your one of the few who does get it to me<br />
on time! jk)<br />
If you have any news on current or former members you’d like to share,<br />
please email me at ddurkovic1234@comcast.net.<br />
All articles are due by the General Meeting each month .<br />
If you have changed your<br />
phone/cell number or<br />
e-mail address,<br />
please contact Heather Seger,<br />
Membership Director. If we want<br />
the club directory to be correct,<br />
we need your updated information.<br />
ThankYou!<br />
Cell 708-557-6349<br />
James H. Himmel<br />
Attorney and Counselor At-Law<br />
6500 College Drive (708) 371.3494<br />
Palos Heights, IL 60463 FAX: (708) 371.6392<br />
Vida Burklow t 708.598.4170<br />
Insurance Agent e 708.308.2613<br />
f 708.598.4172<br />
vida.burklow@bankers.com<br />
10125 South Roberts Road, Suite 200<br />
Palos Hills, IL 60465<br />
www.bankers.com<br />
Life ? Medicare Supplement ? Annuities<br />
Jan <strong>2012</strong> chicagonomads.com Page 3
MEMBERSHIP...HEATHER SEGER<br />
WE ARE UP TO 198 MEMBERS up from 189 members from last month!<br />
Have our classic logo on your shirts, ski bags, jackets, etc.<br />
Show your Nomad Pride!<br />
?? Available as a pin for $2.00<br />
?? As a patch that you can sew, or hire someone to sew on your luggage $5.00<br />
?? Silk screened onto men’s or women’s thermo shirts, that you can buy a meetings!<br />
We are taking orders for custom Bike shirts for Spring NOW!<br />
Embroidered on a shirt of your own at Evon’s Trophy and Awards,<br />
Address: 17116 Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park, IL 60477 (708) 532-9260 View Map<br />
So pick a shirt that you like, bring it to Evon’s and order your customized Logo shirt today!<br />
MEMBERS RECRUIT MEMBERS PROGRAM<br />
Be an ambassador for the <strong>Nomads</strong>! We have business cards that members can hand out at events that<br />
you attend and meet new folks that have an interest in skiing, biking, or just having fun. The cards<br />
have information on our two meeting locations and an area where you can write in your name and<br />
phone or email for the prospective member- urge them to come to the meeting and you will guarantee<br />
them a good time! That they will find likeminded folks that are interested in enjoying life! Then when<br />
they show up...<br />
GREET them and introduce them around!<br />
Remember to register at Face book: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/92707827570 /<br />
If you need help to do this we will help you, ask me! When you are registered at Facebook you can<br />
receive updates on what is going on in the club.<br />
We are putting together a new flyer for the Travel Expo <strong>January</strong> 28 and 29 th . We will need<br />
help in distributing these new flyers to our sites. Can you help? Can you help out at a meeting?<br />
Our club is growing because of members helping to market the club to new members. Thank You!<br />
And finally the marketing Committee has put together a quick survey that we hope you’ll take a few<br />
moments to complete. Visit http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22E7PJXNBFL your ideas and<br />
comments are important and will be a great help to the board. Look for future surveys on where you<br />
want to ski next year.<br />
Contact me at ski2bhigh1208@gmail.com<br />
Heather<br />
Jan <strong>2012</strong> chicagonomads.com Page 4
UPCOMING CMSC EVENTS…RUTH SULDA<br />
As you plan your upcoming ski season, please consider the following three CMSC trips:<br />
The CMSC European trip will be going to Madonna de Campiglio, a ski area in the Dolomite Mountains of<br />
Northern Italy, <strong>January</strong> 21 – 29, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Base price: $2019, includes round trip air, ground transfers, 7 nights lodging, daily buffet breakfast and dinner.<br />
Three night extension – Venice, Italy – price $599, includes 3 nights lodging, daily breakfast, ground transfers.<br />
Single supplement is available.<br />
SKI JUMP Tournament SATURDAY Jan 28, Noon to 4:00 PM - Junior National Championship qualifier K70 and Junior<br />
Competition. SUNDAY Jan. 29, noon to 4:00 PM 5-hills International K70 Tournament and Long Standing Competition.<br />
NORGE SKI CLUB 100 <strong>Ski</strong> Hill Rd. Fox River Grove, IL. Gates open 11:00 AM Admission $10.00 entrance buttons<br />
purchased at local merchants. $15.00 entrance buttons at gate. Free admission for children 12 and under. Bring<br />
blankets and lawn chairs. No carry-ins allowed No Dogs Allowed. For more information call 847-639-9718 or<br />
norgeskiclub.com<br />
STEAMBOAT is the CMSC <strong>Chicago</strong> Week trip Feb 25 to Mar 3 <strong>2012</strong>. The <strong>Nomads</strong> are signed up to go on this trip so<br />
see Herb Lhotka our trip leader to sign up 708-906-5847<br />
CMSC WINTER CARNIVAL is at SKI BRULE March 16-18, <strong>2012</strong> Theme “DOWN ON THE FARM” ( easy for costumes)<br />
$270.00 per person includes 2 nites lodging, 2 days lift tickets, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner and round trip motor coach<br />
transportation. Costume contest, slush cup, NASTAR race and more. Email CMSC.trips@gmail.com or Pat Banik<br />
patricabanik@att.com for information.<br />
For more information contact Ruth Sulda, 773-779-4025 or check CMSC WEB skicmsc.com<br />
Make sure to check out<br />
the ‘For Sale’ page on<br />
our Nomad Website.<br />
To buy and/or sell!<br />
Monthly Get Togethers<br />
Look to the Nomad Website and the Nomad<br />
Facebook page for information.<br />
Sign up on the Nomad facebook page to get<br />
the latest information.<br />
Leave the Holiday ‘HOUSE CLEANING’<br />
to me! Price is negotiated by<br />
> size of home,<br />
> what you want cleaned,<br />
> how much cleaning time is needed.<br />
CALL HEATHER with her feather....duster!<br />
@ (708) 439-6258<br />
A W ORTHY CAUSE<br />
IF YOUR interested in feeling good about that can o’ beer<br />
your drinking, think about saving those tabs, not just beer,<br />
but any soda pop can as well.<br />
THROW EM’ in a can or bag, then bring em’ to any meeting.<br />
GIVE EM’ to Ruth S. or any Board Member, we’ll see<br />
she gets em’!<br />
THEY GO to the Ronald McDonald House, to help kids with<br />
cancer.<br />
CAN YOU BELIEVE 1 GALLON OF TABS CAN GET UP<br />
TO $300!!<br />
SO FEEL good about drinking that can o’ beer<br />
(or pop), just don’t try and fill a gallon<br />
in one nite!!<br />
Jan <strong>2012</strong> chicagonomads.com Page 5
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT...LEE MARCHESCHI<br />
THE TRIPS OUT WEST are about to start which means we’ll be skiing at higher altitudes and needing more<br />
skin protection . There is a difference between, suntan lotion, sunscreen and sunblock.<br />
?? Suntan Lotion while it protects from the sun, will allow the sun to tan you and minimize the possibility of a<br />
burn.<br />
?? Sunscreen will give you more skin protection from the sun’s rays.<br />
?? Sunblock will give you the most protection. It should be used if you tend to burn easily.<br />
While they all give skin protection, use your own judgment on which one to use. They all have SPF numbers<br />
which lets you know how well they protect. The higher the number, the longer the protection.<br />
You should put the skin protection on at least twenty minutes before going out, and repeat every couple of hours!<br />
SOCIAL SCENE...PAM BREMER<br />
Dear fellow <strong>Nomads</strong>,<br />
First of all, I want to thank you for your generosity once again concerning the toys and items for<br />
the Veterans Home. The party looked like it was a success as well, thanks to everyone that attended.<br />
The next event I am looking to schedule is the MEMBERSHIP DANCE in March.<br />
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a happy and safe new year.<br />
Love, Pam<br />
Big Sky, Montana, Pre -Trip Pizza Party on Monday, <strong>January</strong> 23, <strong>2012</strong><br />
WESTERN TRIP...<br />
The fun starts on Monday, <strong>January</strong> 23 rd 6:30 p.m. at Beggars Pizza, 15600 South Cicero, Oak Forest , IL (708/535-<br />
9500).<br />
The party is for trip participants only and will include pizza, beer, wine and pop.<br />
Please RSVP to 708/448-4551 if you will not attend. Airline tickets, rooming list and other trip information will be<br />
handed out.<br />
FLIGHTS<br />
?? United Airlines Flight #3710 departs O’HARE at 10:12 a.m. on Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 28 th arriving in Bozeman at 12:28<br />
A.M.<br />
?? United Airlines Flight #3710 departs Bozeman at 1:05 P.M. on Saturday, February 4 th arriving at <strong>Chicago</strong> O’Hare at<br />
5:07 p.m.<br />
Yes, the flight number is the same in both directions.<br />
PLEASE check with United for possible changes in departure times the week before the trip.<br />
Thanks, Mike O’<br />
Jan <strong>2012</strong> chicagonomads.com Page 6
For Your Health & Safety...Patty Pfau<br />
Chile Peppers ~ May help: Boost metabolism.<br />
Chile peppers add a much-appreciated heat to chilly<br />
weather dishes, and they can also give a boost to your<br />
metabolism. Thank capsaicin, the compound that gives fresh chilies, and spices including<br />
cayenne and chipotle, their kick. Studies show that capsaicin can increase the body's metabolic rate (causing one to<br />
burn more calories) and may stimulate brain chemicals that help us feel less hungry.<br />
Ginger ~ May help: Soothe an upset stomach, fight arthritis pain.<br />
Ginger has a well-deserved reputation for relieving an unsettled stomach. Studies show ginger extracts can help<br />
educe nausea caused by morning sickness or following surgery or chemotherapy. Ginger is packed with inflammationfighting<br />
compounds, such as gingerols, some believe may help in fighting some cancers and may reduce the aches of<br />
osteoarthritis and soothe sore muscles.<br />
Cinnamon ~ May help: Stabilize blood sugar.<br />
A few studies suggest that adding cinnamon to food, up to a teaspoon a day, usually given in capsule form,<br />
might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar, by lowering post-meal<br />
blood-sugar spikes.<br />
Parsley ~ May help: Inhibit breast cancer-cell growth.<br />
University of Missouri scientists found that this herb can actually inhibit breast cancer-cell growth. In the<br />
study, animals that were given apigenin, a compound abundant in parsley (and in celery), boosted their<br />
resistance to developing cancerous tumors. Experts recommend adding a couple pinches of minced fresh<br />
parsley to your dishes daily.<br />
Sage ~ May help: Preserve memory, soothe sore throats.<br />
Herbalists recommend sipping sage tea for upset stomachs and sore throats, a remedy supported by one study that<br />
found spraying sore throats with a sage solution gave effective pain relief. And preliminary research suggests the herb<br />
may improve some symptoms of early Alzheimer's.<br />
Rosemary ~ May help: Enhance mental focus, fight foodborne bacteria.<br />
One recent study found that people performed better on memory and alertness tests when mists of aromatic<br />
rosemary oil were piped into their study cubicles. Rosemary is often used in marinades for meats and poultry,<br />
the herb fights bacteria and prevents meat from spoiling, and may even make cooked meats healthier. Adding<br />
rosemary extracts to ground beef helps prevent the cancer-causing compounds produced when meats are grilled,<br />
broiled or fried.<br />
Dancing with Lyle. Join the <strong>Nomads</strong> for Dancing.<br />
Look at Good Time Charley's ad to check dates and times at<br />
www.gtcsingles.com and<br />
the hotlines (708)445-4450 and (219) 650-2111.<br />
A lot of people are dancing lately - look for <strong>Nomads</strong> at the events.<br />
Providing counseling services for individuals and<br />
couples experiencing difficulties in coping with<br />
life's challenges and transitions<br />
Jan <strong>2012</strong> chicagonomads.com Page 7
SPECIAL EVENTS...CINDY FLOWERS<br />
HII NOMADS! I hope this finds everyone Happy and Merry!!<br />
As we move into a very busy season of skiing, remember to join us for our regular<br />
meetings and the popular Happy Hours, every last Friday in the month.<br />
Have fun skiing!<br />
Happy Hour<br />
Rock Bottom Brewery<br />
<strong>January</strong> Happy Hour – Friday, <strong>January</strong> 27, 5:00 pm<br />
16156 South La Grange Road; Orland Park, IL 60467.<br />
MIDWESTS TRIPS...MIKE HABSCHMIT<br />
Hello <strong>Nomads</strong>!!<br />
I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and a happy Holiday Season! Even though the <strong>Chicago</strong>land area hasn't had much snow<br />
this year, we'll be having fun skiing the slopes in Michigan and Wisconsin, escaping the miserable cold, wet weather of <strong>Chicago</strong>!<br />
Our last trip was a blast! The beginner's trip went really well! It's too bad some of you weren't able to make it, but you can<br />
make it up this February!<br />
Looking for something fun & romantic to do on Valentine’s Day Weekend? Something breathtaking and exciting? Then<br />
join the <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>Nomads</strong> on February 10 - 12th for a weekend of skiing on the slopes of the Shanty Creek Resorts<br />
near beautiful Traverse City, Michigan! You will stay at a hotel right there at the resort, which offers two ski hills, best part is<br />
you can practically ski in and out of your hotel room! There will be a gourmet dinner served that Saturday night, alongside a great<br />
nightlife and romantic dancing. Both mornings there will be a delicious breakfast buffet at the hotel, with omelet station! And then,<br />
that Saturday afternoon, we will have a lovely Wine & Cheese party at the hotel’s hot tub, perfect for sharing with your friends and<br />
relaxing with a cold one, and getting to know your new ski buddies. And what’s the price for such an extravagant, fun-filled, romantic<br />
weekend? Only $300, that’s right, only $300, which will include the deluxe bus ride, your room, one dinner, two breakfasts, ski lift<br />
tickets, and the wine and cheese party! Our luxury coach bus will leave that Friday at the Standard Bank Thunderbolts Stadium at<br />
14011Kenton, Crestwood. You should arrive there at 1:00pm, and the bus will leave at2:00pm. Contact Mike Whicher at<br />
(708) 655-5656, wromeo0048@aol.com or MikeHabschmidt at (773) 315-3484,habby555@aol.com, for more details! You can also<br />
visit our website at chicagonomads.com!<br />
February 24 - 26th we will be visiting the beautiful slopes of Granite Peak, Wisconsin, where they have over 70<br />
ski runs, with over 700 feet of vertical drop! We will be staying at the Best Western nearby, the closest hotel to the ski areas, and<br />
while we’re there, we will be served a tantalizing Prime Rib dinner! They have a giant pool to relax in between ski runs, and a hot tub<br />
where we will be enjoying a Wine& Cheese party Saturday afternoon. The North Star Casino is nearby, and we’re currently working<br />
to reserve a shuttle there Saturday night, for a little extra fun and excitement for the weekend. And the price for such danger and<br />
excitement? $295. That’s all. And that includes the deluxe bus ride, your room, a Prime Rib dinner, two breakfasts, ski lift tickets for<br />
the weekend, and memories that will leave your heart racing! Our luxury coach bus will leave that Friday at the Standard Bank<br />
Thunderbolts Stadium at 14011 Kenton, Crestwood. You should arrive there at 1:00pm, and the bus will leave at 2:00pm. Contact<br />
Steve Young at (312) 617-1674, stevey008@aol.com or Mike Habschmidt at (773) 315-3484, habby555@aol.com, for more details!<br />
You can also visit our website at chicagonomads.com!<br />
Jan <strong>2012</strong> chicagonomads.com Page 8
MARQUETTE MOUNTAIN...FIRST MIDWEST TRIP<br />
IF YOU DIDN’T GO ON THE BEGINNER’S TRIP TO MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN, you missed a great time!<br />
Our trip leader, Mike Radice, treated 30 <strong>Nomads</strong> in royal fashion with a grand tailgate party and fun &<br />
games on the speedy bus trip to the U.P. & back (thanks Chuck). Hotel and mountain staff couldn’t<br />
have been nicer. They went out of their way to make us feel welcomed. Check out the pictures online<br />
of the many creative costumes from this Renaissance weekend.<br />
A Saturday of chilly skiing made the hot tub and pool so inviting. The fun-packed weekend included<br />
Saturday’s wine & cheese party, comedy show followed by music and dancing. We were lucky to have<br />
four new members on this trip. All are great additions to the club and a riot to be around!<br />
This all-around great trip was a nice way to begin a<br />
new ski season.<br />
Submitted by: Sandra Lake<br />
Jan 2011 chicagonomads.com Page 9
2011 NOMAD CHRISTMAS PARTY!<br />
Jan <strong>2012</strong> chicagonomads.com Page 10
CLUB INFORMATION<br />
Nomad <strong>Newsletter</strong>: If you have not received your newsletter,<br />
contact the Membership Director, Heather Seger or the Editor,<br />
Janet Kruzel.<br />
Membership Dues: Payable after June 1, 2011. Current membership<br />
is required to be eligible for any ski trip. Sign up with the<br />
Membership Director at any meeting. Single: (new) $30) (renewal)<br />
$25, Married Couples: (new) $40 (renewal) $35.<br />
Social Meeting: 1st Wednesday of every month at Mitch’s: 13815<br />
S. Cicero, Crestwood, IL @ 8p.m.<br />
General Meeting: 3rd Thursday of every month at Gaelic Park:<br />
6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, IL @ 8 p.m.<br />
Board Meeting: 2nd Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., location to<br />
be announced.<br />
ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME<br />
Unsolicited articles and announcements are welcome.<br />
Email to the Editor: jlskrock@sbcglobal.net<br />
Deadline is the Friday after the General Meeting<br />
<strong>Club</strong> website: chicagonomads.com<br />
Trip Sign-ups: In person at any meeting<br />
TRIP CANCELLATION POLICY<br />
Trip Cancellations: The Nomad <strong>Ski</strong> <strong>Club</strong> through its Board of<br />
Directors reserves the right to cancel trips, payments will be refunded. If<br />
trips are canceled due to circumstances beyond the control of the Nomad<br />
<strong>Ski</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, payments less expenses caused by the cancellation will be<br />
refunded.<br />
Non-Refundable Deposits: Members reserve a seat on a trip by making<br />
a non-refundable trip deposit. Non-refundable trip deposits are 10% of<br />
the trip price for Western & European trips and $35 for Midwest trips.<br />
Member Cancellations: Members who cancel their seat on a trip will<br />
forfeit the non-refundable trip deposit plus any fees or losses incurred on<br />
their behalf. If cancellation occurs after the predetermined closing date<br />
(the date the last payment is due on the trip), the full price of the trip may<br />
be charged. A cancellation form must be submitted to the Trip Leader<br />
within 30 days after the trip departs for refund consideration.<br />
Trip Waiting List: A completely full trip means all seats are filled on the<br />
bus scheduled for a Midwest trip or the minimum number of seats are<br />
filled on a Western or European trip. A member that cancels off a trip<br />
may be replaced on that trip from a waiting list, but the trip must be<br />
completely full. Canceling members that are replaced on a trip from a<br />
waiting list forfeit the non-refundable deposit plus any additional<br />
expenses incurred due to the cancellation. The excess will be refunded.<br />
Contact your Trip Leader if you have any questions.<br />
BOARD MEMBERS<br />
2011 ~ <strong>2012</strong><br />
Pamela Castellanos<br />
President<br />
(773) 733-1871<br />
pamela.hollander1@gmail.com<br />
Edward Mitchell<br />
Vice President<br />
(312) 287-0503<br />
edwardm@aspnco.com<br />
Fran Salvatori<br />
Secretary<br />
(312) 502-6837<br />
fastoys@aol.com<br />
Pat Monahan<br />
Treasurer<br />
(773) 445-6293<br />
treasurer@chicagonomads.com<br />
Mike Habschmidt<br />
Midwest Trip Director<br />
(773) 315-3484<br />
habby555@aol.com<br />
Cindy Flowers<br />
Special Events Director<br />
(708) 712-3651<br />
cindyf510@gmail.com<br />
Pam Bremer<br />
Social Director<br />
(708) 448-4954<br />
pamccdoc@att.net<br />
Heather Seger<br />
Membership Director<br />
(708) 439-6258<br />
ski2bhigh1208@gmail.com<br />
Janet Kruzel<br />
Editor/Webmaster<br />
(708) 856-4273<br />
jlskrock@sbcglobal.net<br />
NON-ELECTED POSITIONS<br />
Debbie Durkovic<br />
Nomad Racing Chairperson<br />
Phil Lorenzi<br />
CMSC Racing Chairperson<br />
Ruth Sulda<br />
CSMC Representative<br />
Jan <strong>2012</strong> chicagonomads.com Page 11
UPCOMING<br />
EVENTS<br />
UPCOMING<br />
EVENTS<br />
If you are NOT a currently paid<br />
Nomad club member,<br />
this will be the last newsletter<br />
that is emailed to you.<br />
You can get it from the website<br />
the second week of the month.<br />
February 10 ~ Shanty Creek<br />
February 24 ~ Granite Peak<br />
February 25 ~ Steamboat Spring<br />
JANUARY <strong>2012</strong><br />
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT<br />
1 2<br />
Crested<br />
Butte<br />
3 4<br />
Social<br />
5 6 7<br />
8<br />
Bears<br />
15<br />
Bears<br />
9 `10 11 12<br />
Breckenridge<br />
16 17 18 19<br />
Board<br />
General<br />
13 14<br />
20 21<br />
22<br />
Bears<br />
23 24 25 26 27<br />
Happy<br />
Hour<br />
28<br />
Big Sky<br />
29 30 31 Feb 1 Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4