June 2005 Newsletter

2nd Annual FaGowee Family Picnic & End of the World Party

When: Saturday, June 4, 2005 starting at 11:00 am
Where: Rancho Seco Recreational Area - Picnic Site #2-C
Cost: $5 entry fee into park ($4 seniors & handicapped)
             Fee will be reimbursed at the picnic site after showing receipt
Club Provides: Meats to BBQ, buns & condiments, variety of soft drinks & bottled water, plates, cups & utensils.
You Provide: Friends & Family (yes, kids & grandkids welcome), BYOB, potluck dish to share, ball gloves, bats, balls for
           the softball game, horseshoes, Frisbees, swimsuits, kayaks, canoes, and fishing poles. Also bring any FaCademy
           Awards you may wish to present to any unsuspecting recipients.

**Racers don’t forget that those of you who got in your size preference are due a surprise at this
event and your last opportunity to mourn the passing of the 2004-05 race season!**

DIRECTIONS: From Sacramento, take Highway 99 south to the Twin Cities Road/Highway 104 exit. Go east for 15 miles on Highway 104 to the Rancho Seco Park exit. Take the first right after passing the two towers to the park entrance.

27th Annual Clam Trip
Dillon Beach
June 24-26, 2005
Minus Tide (-1.5) 9:00 am, Sat June 25

Cost: Sign-up after June 1st Members & Guests - $30. Refund policy - 50%.
            Price includes: dinner, campfire, outdoor prizes and private boat ride to clam beds.
            Camping fee - $22 car/night (includes entrance fees)
                                  $7 per car day use
Remember: A Very warm jacket, two (2) changes of clothes, that your shoes will get wet, a long handles shovel, a bucket,
                      and that a fishing license is required in order to clam.

Contact:
Wally Baumgartner
PO Box 60792
Sacramento, Ca 95860
916-537-9037

Schedule:

June 24 - Arrive-Set Up
          25 - 9:00 am low tide
                    Go claming
                 Noon
                    Relax, Fly Kites, hike
                 6:00 pm Appetizers
                 7:00 pm Dinner
          26 - Sleep In - Relax

Saturday Night Dinner
Fresh Clam Chowder
Fresh Clam Linguini
Fried Clam Strips
Green Salad
French Bread

Bring Your Own Spoon

Board Members

PRESIDENT
Jim Van Riper
721-0892
president@sacramentofagowees.org

VICE-PRESIDENT
Lee Johnson
967-5903
vicepresident@sacramentofagowees.org

EX-PRESIDENT
Eric Schmitt
782-3158
pastpresident@sacramentofagowees.org

SECRETARY
Margaret Norville
725-3414
secretary@sacramentofagowees.org

TREASURER
Norman Benedict
985-8523
treasurer@sacramentofagowees.org

TRIPS
Diane Wilson
631-3140
trips@sacramentofagowees.org

SOCIAL

social@sacramentofagowees.org

RACE
Lee Johnson
967-5903
race@sacramentofagowees.org

MEMBERSHIP
Karen Fontaine-Benedict
985-8523
membership@sacramentofagowees.org

HISTORIAN
Bob McDonald
817-4277

NEWSLETTER
Tracee Carter
801-2803
newsletter@sacramentofagowees.org

HOTLINE
491-5999

Prez Says

    As I write this, my first Prez Says article, I realize that I am only the President Elect until I officially take office on June 1^st. However, by the time this goes to publication, I will have been installed as the President of the Sacramento Branch of FaGowee’s International. I have been a member of the Executive Board of this club and have served in one Executive Board position or another for almost 8 years now. I have seen many good, hard-working dedicated Presidents unselfishly serve this club over that period of time. I can only hope to live up to the standards they have set.
     The Sacramento FaGowee Ski Club has been a great club for over 27 years, and it is to the credit of its members to have made it what it is today. We provide a wide variety of opportunities to get involved and participate in the many various fun-filled events offered, ranging from small social gatherings to the real reason this club was originally founded – and that is…. skiing.
     This is your club. A couple years ago, we adopted the slogan “AFFAFFA” which translates to “All For Fun And Fun For All.” If you would like to see us do something different to add to the already numerous fun-filled activities we already offer, please don’t hesitate to let one of your Executive Board members know. We will do what we can to plan and host an event in accordance with your suggestions.
     For example, one suggestion was made 3 years ago about having a group camping trip to an old ghost town, and from that suggestion, the annual Gold Point Ghost Town Trip was started. It is scheduled to be held this coming October – the third year in a row. Those who have attended in the past have raved about the fun they had, and most are planning to attend again this year.
     Our 2^nd Annual Family Picnic will be held at Rancho Seco Regional Park on Saturday, June 4^th. This came from a suggestion made by a club member who wanted to include their children and grandchildren in a picnic event. As it turned out, several members found a way to have another camping trip and many attendees will be camping there for a couple days prior to the actual picnic on Saturday.
     Again, this is your club. Take the time to join in and enjoy the company of others who have many of the same interests as you do. Take the time to take advantage of what this club has to offer you in the realm of fun and relaxing away from the daily drudgeries of life. You won’t be sorry if you do.
     I look forward to working with the members of the new Executive Board in the coming year to make this an organization that offers something for everyone. With the interest and backing of the membership, this can and will be accomplished. AFFAFFA.

Jim
Remember: Read Your Newsletter!

Looking for some pictures!!!

We are still looking for 4x6 pictures of FaGowees having fun!
Some still needed are The Orphan’s Christmas Party at Sally Green’s,
the “Blue Moon” Pool Party at Tim & Ellen’s and any of your snow pictures!!
Contact Bob McDonald at 817-4277

See Photos Online!!!

FaGOWEE EVENT / TRIP REFUND POLICY
Revised, Approved and Adopted at the Executive Board Meeting, October 8, 2003

   1.        The following Refund Policy applies to any Club event for which a fee is charged.
   2.        You will automatically receive a 100% refund fur any trip or event cancelled by the Club.
   3.        If you cancel and someone takes your place from the waiting list, you will receive a refund of the amount you paid, less a cancellation fee. The cancellation
           fee will be $10.00 or 10% of the event/trip fee- whichever is more, unless a specific cancellation fee is advertised for the event/trip.
   4.        If you cancel and there is no waiting list, or no one on the list takes your place, you will receive a refund of the amount you paid less a cancellation fee and
           less any expenses that the Club incurs due to your cancellation.
   5.        If you arrange for someone not on the waiting list to take your place, you will be responsible for full payment to the Club plus any transfer fees or costs the
        Club incurs because of the change. Other money transactions are between you and your replacement. You must provide that replacement with a note for the
           trip leader or you must confirm the replacement directly with the trip leader prior to the event/trip. The person who submits payment must request all refunds
           from the Executive Board in writing within 60 days after the completion of the event/trip. The Executive Board will review the final financial report from the
           event/trip and may approve refunds in accordance with this refund policy.
   6.        Any member may appeal to the Executive Board for refunds greater than provided by this policy if special circumstances warrant.
   7.        There will be no refund for events that are designated as "Fund Raisers" unless they are cancelled or rescheduled by the Club.

Whitewater Rafting on the South Fork on the American River

The Raft Trip has been cancelled

Fagowee Luau 2005

The annual FaGowee Luau is fast approaching.
Mark your calendar now!
You are guaranteed a great time!!
This is a fund raiser for our race team.

                                     When: Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 2:00 pm
                                     Where: A beautiful tropical setting. The pool area at Eileen Kennedy’s lovely home in the Wilhaggin
                                                     community at 521 Estates Drive (near Watt Ave, Fair Oaks Blvd & Highway 50)Sacramento.
                                     What to bring: You in your nicest, funniest or outrageous Polynesian outfit, swimsuit, folding chair,
                                                                        and drinks
                                     Cost: $22 members, $25 guests if paid by 7/17/2005 $3 more if paid at the door.

***If you bring a guest that joins the FaGowees at the Luau, you will be given a special gift!!!
Start thinking NOW of potential new members, that YOU can bring into the club and vitalize it!!

To sign up contact:
Andrea Woelfle
487-9052
andreajoew@sbcglobal.net

Mail your check made out to FaGowees to:
4002 Hillcrest Lane
Sacramento, Ca 95821
***WE NEED YOU TO SIGN UP BY 7/19/05 TO GUARANTEE THERE IS ENOUGH FOOD***

We will again be learning to hula dance (or some kind of dance)!!
There will be live music, games (silly games with silly prizes), and dancing, too!!
Yummy food includes a succulent roasted pig, salads, delicacies and
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, THE YUMMY CHEESECAKE BAR, plus more!

Also let Andrea know if you can bring any pool toys (inner tubes, whales, etc).
Prizes will be given to those who bring pool toys and for best costumes

ANNUAL ABALONE DIVE & DINE
By: Jim Van Riper & Jon Johnson – Trip Leaders

Get away from it all…. Leave the 100+ summer degree heat of home behind and take the scenic route through the California Redwoods to the cooler weather on the coast north of Mendocino. Join us as we relax among the redwoods and sunbathe on one of the cleanest beaches in Northern California. Take a ride on the Skunk Train through some of the most pristine redwood forests you’ll ever see. Explore the quaint town of Mendocino, test the libations at the brew-pub in Ft. Bragg and join us for a great abalone feast on Saturday night (there will be BBQ chicken for those who have an aversion to abalone).

I plan on holding an Oreo-stacking contest for the kids, a sand sculpting contest for those of all ages, and a campsite-decorating contest for the adults. Prizes will be awarded for the best entries, so hone your skills, dust off your fancy decorations and give it your best shot.

As of this writing, 14 of the 15 R/V sites have been spoken for. I have several others who are asking about R/V site availability, so those who get their payment to me will be guaranteed a site. We still have plenty of tent spaces for the young-at-heart and brave tent-campers available.

WHERE: WHEN:

Caspar Beach R/V Park & Campground Arrive: Thursday, Aug 11, 2005

14441 Point Cabrillo Dr, Mendocino, CA 95460 Depart: Sunday, Aug 14, 2005

COSTS:
        ~ R/V Camping Fees: $33 per night – most sites have full hookups available. Those staying in R/V sites will be responsible for paying
            their own camping fees to the R/V Park. The R/V campers will pay the club the “Saturday Night Dinner Only” fees for their attendance.
        ~Tent Camping Fees: Members: $40 ea. “Wildcard” Guests: $40 ea. Other guests: $50 ea. Thurs (8-11) to Sun (8-14)
        ~ Saturday Dinner Only: Members: $25 ea. “Wildcard” Guests: $25 ea. Other guests: $35 ea.
        ~ Divers: FREE (Please note: “Divers” are defined as those who actually physically go under the water and return with abalone for
            consumption by the attendees at the Saturday Night Dinner.)
        ~ Children 15 & under: FREE (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
        ~ Pets: The campground charges an additional $2 per night per pet. It is the responsibility of the pet owner to pay this fee to the park.

BRING: Your own firewood, camping equipment, warm clothes as it can be cool, lawn chairs, towels, soap, etc. BYOB. You’re on your own for all meals except the Saturday Night Abalone Dinner.

NEARBY THINGS TO DO: Included, but not limited to: Kayaking sea cave tours, Skunk Train, Botanical gardens, Pt. Cabrillo lighthouse, Mendocino Village, Noyo Harbor Fishing Village, magnificent redwoods, river canoeing, golf & tennis, many fine restaurants, bicycling, scuba diving, fishing, beach combing, shell collecting, horseback riding, blueberry picking and wine tasting at several local wineries.

STILL NEEDED: Volunteer, Divers, Volunteer Cooks, and lots of Happy Campers.

CONTACT: Jim Van Riper at 916-721-0892 for more information. To guarantee your reservations, send your check payable to the FaGowee’s to me ASAP at my mailing address as follows:

Abalone Dive & Dine
c/o Jim Van Riper
P.O. Box 7045
Citrus Heights, CA 95621-7045

Abalone Dive & Dine
c/o Sacramento FaGowee Ski Club
P.O. Box 15058
Sacramento, CA 95851

Please note that any refunds for this trip will be made strictly in accordance with the currentFaGowee Refund Policy
as published in each and every monthly issue of the Sacramento FaGowee Snow News newsletter.

June 2005

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
			1	2	3	4 2nd Annual Picnic
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14 Board Meeting	15	16	17	18
19 Father's Day	20	21 1st day Summer	22	23	24 Clam Dig @ Dillon Beach	25 Clam Dig @ Dillon Beach
26 Clam Dig @ Dillon Beach	27	28 Social Meeting	29	30

June Events

6/4 2nd Annual FaGowee Picnic & End of the World Party ~ Meredith Meschini 916-920-1502
6/14 Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm ~ Bob McDonald's House 916-817-4277
6/24-6/26 Clam Dig at Dillon Beach ~ Wally Baumgartner 916-736-1540
6/28 Social Meeting Potluck @ 6:30 pm Diane Wilson's House

July 2005

July Events

7/9 Whitewater Rafting @ Camp Lotus ~ Michael or Tracee Carter 916-801-2803
7/12 Board Meeting @ 7 pm ~ TBA
7/16 Eppie’s Great Race ~ Jackie Chesi 916-344-8413
7/23 Annual Luau @ 2 pm ~ Eileen Kennedy’s House 916-487-9052
7/26 Social Meeting Potluck @ 6:30 pm ~ Schmitt’s House 916-782-3158