September 2012 newsletter.pub - Chicago Nomads Ski Club

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
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