January 2012 Newsletter - Chicago Nomads Ski Club

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MADAME PREZ SEZ...Pamela Castellanos “SHOULD OLD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT…?” As the old year rings out and the new one rings in, we can answer that question with a resounding “NO!” Our 50th anniversary was evidence that Nomads stay connected across the decades. It was a time for renewing acquaintances and friendships and remembering who we have been and where we have been. The video from the 50 th was viewed again, thanks to Debbie Durkovic, at the Christmas party, so we were reminded of how we looked and what we wore over the years. Thanks to Pam Bremer for organizing a great holiday get together, and collecting gifts for children and veterans. You were all very generous! SOME FAMILIAR FACES will no longer grace us. We sadly bid farewell to several Nomad who passed away this year, including current members, Ralph Thelan, Don Durkovic, Mike Vondrasek, Lucy Lanz, and Mehlin Smith. They made us a better club, as they lead, taught, represented, danced, laughed, and, oh, yes, skied with us. They enriched our lives by being wonderful friends to countless members. We miss them all. BUT MANY, many of our old (and new) acquaintances and friends are still in the club, contributing, entertaining, skiing and just hanging out with us. Our December trip to Marquette provided plenty of opportunity to get the ski season off to a great start. Mike Radice, our trip leader, and Mike Habschmidt, Midwest Ski Director planned an event-filled weekend that began with a tailgate lunch in the parking lot, and morphed into a Renaissance bash on the bus. Fortunately, we had several beer wenches who served up drinks and a lot of attitude. (Thank you Heather, Bonnie, Barb, and Shirley, you saucy wenches!) Cindy V. and Debbie D. made sure the wine, cheese, and song continued into the pool area post skiing the next day. We were delighted to have a couple new members, Chris and Nick, who represented the twenty -something generation of boarders with enthusiasm and humor. There were two lunches on the hill, and a comedy show and dancing in the evening. The stand-up comic dubbed Mike R. a Renaissance Super Hero, which wasn’t too far off the mark. His costume is being saved for posterity or, alternatively, for whoever wants it. Monk, or Mike H. won best costume. Kudos to Chuck our bus driver for making it safely home from Marquette in record time, 6 hours and 45 minutes, including a dinner stop! IF YOU ARE THINKING of going on another Midwest trip, Shanty Creek is still open, so please sign up soon for this Valentine’s weekend trip. It is only about a five and a half hour bus ride and has plenty of perks, as trip leader Mike Whicher and Mike Habschmidt can tell you. Ski in-ski out is a great benefit for those of us who like to begin and end the day on our own terms. Don’t delay on this one! ALTHOUGH WE MISS THOSE who are no longer with the club for whatever the reasons may be, the Nomads remain strong in spirit and friendship. So begin the year by letting your friends know that they are appreciated, and help the club grow in numbers. Friends don’t let friends miss out on a great club like this one! HAPPY NEW YEAR, NOMADS! You Say it’s Your Birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU!! 3 Cheryl Wisniewski 5 Arcadio Juarez 5 Patrick Navin 5 Michelle Sawyer 6 Maureen Wagner 8 John Moro 8 Keith Morris 8 John Roth 9 Ed Kennelly 9 Devin Dubsky 11 Michael O'Rourke 14 Leo Hogan 15 Sue Lorenzi 19 Shirley Henderson 21 Len Quinlan 23 Herb Lhotka 25 Lisa Feiner 25 Fran Salvatori 25 David Vanek 28 Darlene Bittner 28 Deborah Rosequist Happy New Year ya’ all, So it’s a new year, hope it’s a better one!! Seems they usually are not, maybe its all the hype and expectations. Who knows...what I do know is, things don’t change much really, trying to live up to those resolutions we 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 live up to them, and we usually can’t...life...enough about that. First ski trip went well, from what I have heard, the first Western will be going soon, I bet it will be just as great! Can’t wait to see pictures and hopefully a trip review (not from the trip leader), “everyone have a safe and fun trip”! Janet K. Jan 2012 chicagonomads.com Page 2
DARLING DEB’S DETAILS… DEBBIE DURKOVIC I HOPE EVERYONE HAD A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. HERE’S TO A GREAT 2012. Our deepest sympathies to Nancy and Jack Clarke on the death of Nancy’s Dad. Please keep Nancy, Jack and their family in your thoughts and prayers. Our sympathies also to Barb and Lee Renolds on the loss of Barb’s brother. Please keep Barb and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Dave Barski, past Nomad and board member, passed away Dec. 17, after suffering a debilitating stroke, lets keep Dave’s family in our thoughts and prayers. WHAT A GREAT TIME THE BEGINNER’S TRIP WAS. Although I didn’t ski, I did get some shopping in with Cindy V and Barb. And we did go to the mountain for the on-hill lunch on Sunday. It’s been a while since I’ve done a Midwest trip and this was just as great as I remember. Sandy Lake is going to tell you all about in her article. Thanks to Mike & Mike for such a great time. Don’t forget there are two more Midwest Trips, so if you haven’t signed up, please do so soon! P.S. Cindy V and I did not, I repeat, DID NOT, remove the door handle from Mike & Mike’s room. I have to admit though, it was pretty funny and hats off to the person or persons who pulled it off. THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY WAS AS ALWAYS, A GREAT TIME. It’s always nice to see so many Nomads come to the party with their gifts for Toys for Tots and the Manteno Veteran’s Home. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of the DVD created for the 50 th Anniversary, please let me know. We have them available for the low price of $5. My New Year’s resolution is going to be to get my article to Janet on time every month. I’m hoping that by putting it in print, I may be able to keep it. (oh don’t be silly, your one of the few who does get it to me on time! jk) If you have any news on current or former members you’d like to share, please email me at ddurkovic1234@comcast.net. All articles are due by the General Meeting each month . If you have changed your phone/cell number or e-mail address, please contact Heather Seger, Membership Director. If we want the club directory to be correct, we need your updated information. ThankYou! Cell 708-557-6349 James H. Himmel Attorney and Counselor At-Law 6500 College Drive (708) 371.3494 Palos Heights, IL 60463 FAX: (708) 371.6392 Vida Burklow t 708.598.4170 Insurance Agent e 708.308.2613 f 708.598.4172 vida.burklow@bankers.com 10125 South Roberts Road, Suite 200 Palos Hills, IL 60465 www.bankers.com Life ? Medicare Supplement ? Annuities Jan 2012 chicagonomads.com Page 3
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