September 2012 newsletter.pub - Chicago Nomads Ski Club

SEPTMEBER
2012
VOLUMNE 57 ISSUE 9
N S C
Of Chicago Newsletter
Nomad Fall Picnic!!
Saturday
September 15th
Yankee Woods, 165th &
Central Park, Oak Forest
12 Noon till Dusk.
~ Bring a dish to share.
~ Sign-up for attendance and
volunteer duties at the Social
Meetings.
~ $5 per person, non-members
and guests
Games
Beer Food

MADAME PREZ SEZ...Pamela Castellanos
1 Debbie Durkovic
7 John Meister
8
Raymond
Offemaria
9 Nancy Keller
11 Ed Schofield
13 Debbie Clausius
THANK YOU, MEMBERS, for your patience as the two by-laws the Board has approved for
revision reach your final approval. The changes may seem minor and inconsequential;
however, it is the duty of the Board to review inaccuracies or omissions in the by-laws and
attempt to correct them as needed. As things change and the club evolves, by-laws could
be revised annually, but that takes a lot of time to do it well. The Board does attempt to
address minor administrative changes through the Standing Rules of Order, which are
more easily adapted. To constantly adjust the by-laws takes away everyone’s limited time
from other important matters, such as planning and selling trips, getting social events
together, and just plain having fun. So bear with us on the administrivia.
IN REVIEW, the by-law change addressing the removal of a board member which was
proposed for the first time at the May 2012 General meeting passed in August 2012. The
following by-law will be read at the September 2012 General Meeting, which has been
changed to September13th (the 2 nd Thursday of the month) due to overbooking
at Gaelic Park. This will be the third and final reading prior to the vote by the
membership.
BY-LAW REVISION: Proposed Article 4 Section 2 E. (revisions underlined) The
Treasurer shall be responsible for all financial matters of the club, the expenditures of
monies, and the keeping of appropriate records, using generally accepted accounting
principles. The treasurer shall deposit all monies in the name of the club in such banks as
designated by the Board of Directors. All monies withdrawn shall contain at least two (2)
signatures, any two of the officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer.
Under no circumstances shall a reimbursement check be signed by the payee. The
Treasurer shall make a financial report to the Board of Directors at each monthly Board
Meeting the. Monthly the books are audited by the Vice-President, one Chairperson and
whenever possible a volunteer member. A full audit of the books shall be performed at
the end of the fiscal year and at that time the Treasurer shall furnish all books, papers,
vouchers, receipts, bills and invoices necessary for a proper auditing of its accounts.
(Delete: The Treasurer shall be bonded.)
As Labor Day approaches, we are reminded of the brevity of Chicago summers. I
hope you enjoy this last summer hurrah as we roll along happily towards ski season!
14 Alex Kurczaba
17 Steve Young
20 Judith Dunn
23 Lynn Holtz
24 Vickie Morris
24 Glenn Yoshimura
SOCIAL SCENE...PAM BREMER
Dear fellow Nomads,
Thank you for your support once again. From what I saw, everyone was having
a good time. The winners of the "Ralphie" bonds for this year were Pat
Navin, Fran Clausius, Rich Clausius, Cindy Vondradek, Tom Long, Sandy Lake,
Dirk Jarvis, Mark Benson, Debbie Durkovic, and Pam Bremer.
The date of the HALLOWEEN/MEMBERSHIP DANCE is looking to be October
27, 2012. The Halloween costume is totally optional. There will
be appetizers and open bar only, no dinner. There will be a
D.J, so that the Nomads can dance the night away. Information
on the cost and location will be available soon.
Pam Bremer
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ADVERTISEMENTS
SPECIAL
EVENTS,
BOB MURPHY
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.
Thank You!
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
General Meeting
3rd Thursday
of every month at
Gaelic Park: 6119 W.
147th St.,
Oak Forest
@ 8 p.m.
BARE FACTS:
Sunday, Sept 9th
INDY - 12 Noon,
Olivers, 6150 W. 159th
St., Oak Forest
Sunday, Sept 23rd
ST. LOUIS - 12 Noon,
Chicago Blu, 19917
LaGrange Rd.,
Frankfort
Sunday, Oct. 7th
JAGUARS - 3:05 pm,
Murphy's Pub, Palos
Country Club, 13100
So/W. Hwy, Palos Park
HAPPY HOUR
Friday, Sept 28 th
DURBIN'S - 5 pm
10240 Kedzie Ave.
Evergreen Park
Hope to see you
all at the
Nomad
Fall Picnic,
Saturday,
September 15th
12 Noon.
September 2012 chicagonomads.com Page 3

GO WEST...Amy Jackson
MEMBERSHIP,
Heather Seger
ATTENTION
LADIES
AND
GENTLEMEN
OF THE
NOMAD
SKI
CLUB!
I would like to propose
a nation wide
membership recruitment.
The only people receiving
this newsletter via email
are the 133 paid memberships.
Therefore, in order
for this club to grow we
need to look at the future
of this club. Recommend
the Nomads to various
people you know. Some
members are doing this,
bringing in family and
acquaintances. Ask yourself
how you got involved
with the Nomads? We are
coming out with this
season's brochure. I would
like each member to take a
brochure and a blank
membership application to
give to a person they think
would enjoy our ski club.
If this club is no longer a
growing club than one day
it will parish.
Nomad member, Evelyn
Vanek's sweet 97 year old
mother, Eleanor Potter,
peacefully made her
transition to Eternal Life
on August 1st, 2012.
Please keep Evelyn in your
thoughts and prayers.
HELLO ALL!
WE NEED YOU to sign up for Western trips! I realize it's hard to think snow with
warmer temps lingering around. However, keep in mind we have payment deadlines
to make and why not spread out the payments as long as possible versus having to
make larger payments later on?
ALL THAT BEING SAID, we have 3 great trips planned for those heading out west.
The first and always great trip is Rich Clausius' Family Trip to Copper Mountain in
Colorado! This is obviously a shorter trip than the others, but families or individuals
are encouraged to take advantage of the long Martin Luther King holiday weekend.
More information can be found in Rich's article.
THEN, WE HAVE Mike O'Rourke taking us to South Lake Tahoe where we're
staying within steps of the gondola taking us up to the beautiful views and snow
covered runs offered at Heavenly Ski Resort. In total Heavenly offers 4800 acres of
skiable terrain, making it the largest resort in California. The summit is the highest
in Lake Tahoe at 10,067 feet and it offers the longest vertical drop in California at
3,500 feet. Heavenly offers a total of 97 trails ranging from wide-open cruisers to
adrenaline charged 1600 foot chutes spread between California and Nevada.
Heavenly offers something for everybody! The skiers and boarders can enjoy a fun
filled day on the slopes or terrain parks or you can take part in a number of other
activities including sledding, snow bikes, snowshoeing, and tubing. However, if you
want more variety you can also take a shuttle to Kirkwood or Northstar at Tahoe for
additional slopes and fun!. Plus, for those who prefer not to ski/board (yes, they do
exist) just a short walk or ride over the border into Nevada will bring gambling and
a nightlife to keep you entertained. Join us in South Lake Tahoe to soak up the sun
and avoid the mid winter blues with a whopping average of 300 bluebird days a
year!
LASTLY, WE HAVE Cindy Vondrasek taking us to CMSC Chicago Week GOES
HOLLYWOOD at Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado. The CMSC trip leaders have been
working hard and have set up a wide range of activities to keep you busy all week!
Festivities tentatively include the following:
***Day of arrival, wine and cheese party for each club hosted by the lodging locations.
***Red Carpet Welcome Reception on Sunday evening....the night of the Oscars at the
Hotel Jerome in Aspen!
***Nastar Race---everyone gets a medal and Mountain Picnic at Snowmass on Monday
***Pub Crawl Monday evening in Aspen
***Tuesday, Après Ski Party in Snowmass at Sneaky's
***Wednesday, no CMSC events
***Thursday, Après Ski Party in Aspen at Cantina
***Friday, Red Carpet Farewell Party, come in your best Oscar winning outfit!
(***subject to change without notice)
YES, IF YOU HAVE looked into this trip in the past and thought I can't do it...think
again! Don't just look at the price tag. Look at the value of what you are getting.
CMSC puts together a fun filled week on top of great accommodations and 5 days
of skiing at Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, and/or Buttermilk.
Don't delay! Get in contact with any of the trip leaders or myself to get
yourself booked on any or all of these great trips!!
Amy
September 2012 chicagonomads.com Page 4

SKIING THE MIDWEST...CHRIS OLDANIE
Ski-A-Rama
kicked off another ski season with a good start. Even though participant
numbers didn’t reach the big numbers as in the hay-days, we did very well. Please
continue to give thought to which trips you intend to go on and sign up soon.
Dec 7-9 See Ski Brule’s trip leader Shirley Henderson for sign ups. Ski
Brule (The Beginners Trip) is only four short months away. The sooner you sign
up for a trip the longer you have to anticipate, plan for, and make preparatory
exercise part of your daily routine. In the past Shirley did wake-up yoga classes, I
cannot wait to see what this trip will bring…. No pressure Shirley, Ski Brule and
CMSC will have plenty of activities this weekend for sure.
Jan 11-13 The second Midwest trip will introduce a new place “Welsh
Village”, MN along with a very desired return to Afton Alps. A few years ago,
Cindy Flowers led a trip to Afton Alps. All who went said they wanted to return;
some drove back on their own and some waited for the Nomads to return. Patty Pfau
will lead this trip that has so much to offer -beautiful hotel in Historic Red Wing
with pool, hot tub, large breakfast, and a neighboring watering hole within walking
distance. Dinner will be at the St James Hotel, a nearby place that we will be
transported to by motor coach. While there, you could check out other legends
(besides the Nomads) that were there -- Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Jessie James, Wild
Bill Cody… to name just a few of them. Legend has it that the hotel has ghost. Well,
you will just have to see that for yourself. So, there is so much more than just great
skiing.
Feb 16-17 The third Midwest trip of the year is not until February, but
trip leader; Darling Debbie Durkovic needs your signup early. This is an adult
only trip. Debbie is already planning on fun games for all. This will be the Nomads
maiden voyage to the North Star Mohican Casino, Resort. This resort is only three
years old and offers very reasonable but tasteful meal options. There is free nightly
entertainment plus $10 e-play per guest. Skiers can ski at Granite Peak on Sunday;
non-skiers could stay behind and sleep a little later and gamble a bit longer.
Don’t miss this Valentine’s weekend Nomad trip.
Chris Oldanie
BIKING
& CAMPINGC
IN MICHIGAN
Hosted by Vida Burklow,
the South Haven, Michigan
bike and camping trip was
enjoyed by eight Nomads.
While some rode 29 miles
on the Kal-Haven trail,
others toured the town,
enjoying a fantastic
Farmers’ market and
visiting the quaint
boutique shops.
Bikers and shoppers
lunched at Captain Lou’s
while being entertained
with music, a view of the
drawbridge, and what
looked like a pirate ship
coming into port.
An evening campfire and
more food and libations
than any of us could
consume in a weekend
made for lively
conversation late into the
night. Rusty, the moose,
quietly stood guard over
us all.
Bonnie Lunde
Social Meeting
1st Wednesday
of every month at
Mitch’s: 13815 S.
Cicero, Crestwood
8p.m.
September 2012 chicagonomads.com Page 5

FAMILY SKI TRIP...Rich Clausius
SKIER SAFETY
CODE
Is printed on virtually
every lift ticket and
posted in numerous
places around every ski
area, lists some of the
"inherent dangers
and risks of skiing,
including: changing
weather conditions;
existing and changing
snow conditions; bare
spots; rocks; stumps;
trees; collisions with
natural objects,
man-made objects, or
other skiers; variations
in terrain; and the
failure of skiers to ski
within their own
abilities." That's a
pretty fair assessment of
some of the dangers
you'll encounter while
skiing.
NOMAD FAMILY TRIP – JAN 17-22, 2013
, COLORADO
– F ILLING
COPPER MOUNTAIN, C
!!
ILLING UP FAST!!
The 2013/8 th Annual Nomad Family Trip will be to Copper Mountain, Colorado
on Jan 17–22, 2013. We already have 37 sign ups and have expanded the trip to
44. If your interested in going, now’s the time to sign up! And remember this
trip is open to all Nomads, not only Families. Details for this Five Night/Four
Ski Day Trip are:
Flights included to/from Denver, Colorado & bus to/from Copper
Mountain
2 Bedroom/2 Bath Condos at Copper Mountain base within walking
distance of the Lifts
Free lodging for Children if they sleep on a sleeper sofa, (and possibly for
Teens too).
Several Condos have been set aside for Adults only (no Children or Teens)
Four day Lift Ticket for Copper Mountain
Lift ticket includes Beeline Advantage Pass which allows you to use fast
track lift lines
Parties/Events: Pre-Trip Pizza Party, Club Lunch or Dinner, Club Race, and
more
All adults must be Nomad Members along with Children & Teens
Children & Teens must be related to Parents, Uncles, etc. on the Trip, (no
children friends)
Copper’s pricing for Children & Teens will vary depending on bedding
/sleeping arrangements, and will be: ~$980 for Adults, ~$555 and up for Teens
(ages 13-17), and ~$545 and up for Children (ages 5-12). See me for more
‘details and/or give me a call at home at 708-429-3286. Thanks
Rich
Drink lots of water.
Dehydration can lead to
altitude sickness,
dizziness and nausea.
Make sure you eat a
healthy ration of
high-fiber carbohydrates.
Too few or too many
carbs are likely to result
in low energy, while the
right amount keeps sugar
flowing to the blood
without an unhealthy
level of insulin.
Nomad
Happy Hour
at
Krapils
in Worth
August 24th
September 2012 chicagonomads.com Page 6

UPCOMING CMSC EVENTS…MARIA LYNCH
Contact Information: mlynch1421@gmail.com (773) 350-2591
CMSC PICNIC
The CMSC Picnic was a blast. The ski jumping was phenomenal. There food was great including
wonderful people, and an excellent band. See you next year!
UPCOMING DATES
CMSC – FALL GOLF OUTING –September 7, 8, & 9th, 2012 Fox Hills Resort –Mishicot, Wisconsin
45 Holes of Golf – 3 Hours from Schaumburg, IL. Sign up early – Only 50 spots 3 Packages to choose from. Contact Denise Genge:
7623 Sussex Creek Dr. #410 Darien, IL 60561; Phone # 630-988-1343; gengede@sbcglobal.net with questions or see Flyer on
CMSC Website for more detailed information.
Checks will need to be payable to CMSC. Specify golf partners and roommate. Include e-mail address with payment. *There may
still be openings – contact Denise ASAP if you are interested.
WINDY CITY SKI AND SNOWBOARD SHOW – October 19,20, & 21.
CHICAGO WEEK 2013 - Aspen Snowmass, February 23 - March 2, 2013
Theme: CMSC goes Hollywood
Hello Everyone,
This is Mark Anzilotti, I am riding in the Apple Cider Centrury on September 30th my ride
will help raise money for Thresholds. Thresholds is the non profit agency my wife, Mary,
works at, this ride will specifically help adults with disabilities get jobs.
I, and Thresholds, would greatly appreciate your support, I have tried to make it easy by
providing the link below to donate on line, or if you would rather give me call.
Any amount would be awesome.
THANKS!!!
Mark 708-307-2176
http://www.active.com/donate/thresholdsbike12/markanzilotti
Dancing with Lyle. Join the Nomads for Dancing.
Look at Good Time Charley's ad to check dates and times at
www.gtcsingles.com and
the hotlines (708)445-4450 and (219) 650-2111.
A lot of people are dancing lately - look for Nomads at the events.
Providing counseling services for individuals and
couples experiencing difficulties in coping with
life's challenges and transitions
September 2012 chicagonomads.com Page 9

FLASH BACK ARTICLE AND SALE
Rich’s Tribulations & Words of Wisdom
End Procrastination NOW!
September 2003 (still a very timely article, worth repeating, thanks Rich)
Well believe it or not we’re already wrapping up the summer and moving into Fall, and like or not, the weather will be
come colder. Ski-a-Rama’s come and gone and the trips for next season are open and its time to decide were you're going.
All those places to consider. Do I ski out West, Midwest?
Decide we must! As with any trip, planning early and making payments sooner are beneficial to all. By signing up
for a trip now, you give the Nomad Board a better indication of trip interest and give them the opportunity to consider expanding
a trip if demands’ high, or reducing the trip spots without penalty if demand’s low . In addition, by planning now
you have the opportunity to ask for time off sooner, get on the trip you prefer, and have the maximum time frame to make
trip payments. This is a lot less stressful and simpler than coming up with $1000 + a month or so before a Western trip
departs, or $200 + before a Midwestern trip leaves.
Having been a trip leader and Board Member, I know of the countless frustration and second-guessing that Board
Members and Event Leaders go through due to the large number of Nomad procrastinators, which leave us guessing on
whether we’ve planned correctly for an event or trip. Never the less procrastinators are out there and they frustrate us all.
We see this at many Nomad Events and this is also why some of the Western Trips are setup for smaller groups so they'll fill
up quicker. So, please don’t be a procrastinator and wait till the last. Minute to sign up for a trip or event. The Nomad
Board has done an excellent job putting together trips and events of interest for Membership. So talk to your significant
other, friends, and family and pick out those trips and enjoy the Fall knowing come Winter you’ll be paid up and know exactly
when and where you’re going to do some of your best skiing and/or touring ever!
Rich Clausius
Men’s Atomic Skis, 173 cm long,
with binding and poles.
Tecnica Boots, Men’s size 9.
Boot Bag & Ski Bag
All in Excellent Condition - $225
Contact Paul Sitzler @ (708) 424-3044
Women's Rossignol Skis, 160 CM long
Lange Boots, Womens’ size 7
Boot Bag & Ski Bag
All in Excellent Condition - $165
Contact Marcia Podlesak @ (708) 424-3044
Check out the For Sale page on the website. It’s great for beginners who haven’t quit decided if they
want to invest BIG $$$ getting outfitted! So lets get busy, clean out those closets, attics and garages,
get rid of your old dusty sporting equipment & wear. Make room for your new toys!!
Cell 708-557-6349
Toby Keith
at First MidwestBank
James H. Himmel
Attorney and Counselor At-Law
6500 College Drive (708) 371.3494
Palos Heights, IL 60463 FAX: (708) 371.6392
Amphitheatre
Sunday - 9/2/2012
Contact: Theresa Rebersky
September 2012 chicagonomads.com Page 10

Pamela Castellanos
President
(773) 733-1871
pamela.hollander1
@gmail.com
Amy Jackson
Vice President
(708) 837-0177
amyj1222@yahoo.com
Fran Salvatori
Secretary
(312) 502-6837
fastoys@aol.com
BOARD MEMBERS 2012 ~ 2013
Mike Wade
Treasurer
(708) 748-8252
treasurer
@chicagonomads.com
Chris Oldanie
Midwest Trip Director
(708) 218-0995
oldcast@comcast.net
Bob Murphy
Special Events Director
(708) 532-7070
bob@rcminsure.com
TRIP CANCELLATION
POLICY
Pam Bremer
Social Director
(708) 448-4954
pamccdoc@att.net
Heather Seger
Membership Director
(708) 439-6258
ski2bhigh1208@gmail.com
Janet Kruzel
Editor/Webmaster
(708) 856-4273
jlskrock@sbcglobal.net
NON-ELECTED POSITIONS
Debbie Durkovic
Nomad Racing Chairperson
Phil Lorenzi
CMSC Racing Chairperson
Ruth Sulda/
Maria Lynch
CSMC Representative
CLUB
INFORMATION
Trip Cancellations: The Nomad Ski Club through its
Board of Directors reserves the right to cancel trips,
payments will be refunded. If trips are canceled due to
circumstances beyond the control of the Nomad Ski
Club, payments less expenses caused by the
cancellation will be refunded.
Non-Refundable Deposits: Members reserve a seat on
a trip by making a non-refundable trip deposit.
Non-refundable trip deposits are 10% of the trip price
for Western & European trips and $35 for Midwest
trips.
Member Cancellations: Members who cancel their
seat on a trip will forfeit the non-refundable trip
deposit plus any fees or losses incurred on their behalf.
If cancellation occurs after the predetermined closing
date (the date the last payment is due on the trip), the
full price of the trip may be charged. A cancellation
form must be submitted to the Trip Leader within 30
days after the trip departs for refund consideration.
Trip Waiting List: A completely full trip means all
seats are filled on the bus scheduled for a Midwest trip
or the minimum number of seats are filled on a
Western or European trip. A member that cancels off a
trip may be replaced on that trip from a waiting list,
but the trip must be completely full. Canceling
members that are replaced on a trip from a waiting list
forfeit the non-refundable deposit plus any additional
expenses incurred due to the cancellation. The excess
will be refunded.
Nomad Newsletter: If you have not received
your newsletter, contact the Membership Director,
Heather Seger or the Editor, Janet Kruzel.
Membership Dues: Payable after June 1, 2011.
Current membership is required to be eligible
for any ski trip. Sign up with the Membership
Director at any meeting. Single: (new) $30)
(renewal) $25, Married Couples: (new) $40
(renewal) $35.
Social Meeting: 1st Wednesday of every month
at Mitch’s: 13815 S. Cicero, Crestwood, IL
@ 8p.m.
General Meeting: 3rd Thursday of every
month at Gaelic Park: 6119 W. 147th St.,
Oak Forest, IL @ 8 p.m.
Board Meeting: 2nd Thursday of every month,
7 p.m., location TBA.
ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME
Unsolicited articles and announcements
are welcome.
Email to the Editor: jlskrock@sbcglobal.net
Deadline is the Friday after the
General Meeting.
Club website: chicagonomads.com
Trip Sign-ups: In person at any meeting.

Membership
Halloween
Party
October 2012
Watch for
information to
be emailed to
you and in the
October
Newsletter
U
E
October ~
Membership
Dance\
December 7-9 ~
Ski Brule
January 11-13 ~
Afton Alps
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
2
Toby
Keith
SEPTEMBER 2012
3 4 5
Social
9 10 11 12 13
Board
6 7
CSMC
Golf
16 17 18 19 20
General
1
8
14 15
Club
Picnic
21 22
January 17-22 ~
Copper Mtn., Co
23 24 25 26 27 28
Happy
Hour
29
February 6-12 ~
So. Lake Tahoe
30
Apple
Cider
Ride
31