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The FaGowee International, Sacramento Chapter |
March 2005 |
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BASH at Park City, Utah
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Coldstream Canyon Ski & Play |
| Cross-country ski or snowshoe into Cold Stream Canyon. Your destination is Lost Trail Lodge, tucked into a wilderness setting about 4 miles from Truckee. The 3700 Sq. Ft. facility has four attached cabins all with in-room baths and gas powered stoves. Enjoy the serenity and tranquility of the back country undisturbed by motorized vehicles. Relax in Lost Trail Lodge’s hot tub. Enjoy wine in front of the glowing fire. Partake of a gourmet dinner, followed by a moonlight tour on skis or snowshoes. (Snow cat access is available for those unable to ski or snowshoe into the lodge.) |
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Board Members PRESIDENT Eric (Skiing Eagle) Schmitt 782-3158 president@sacramentofagowees.org VICE-PRESIDENT EX-PRESIDENT Jon Johnson 457-7743 jonjohnson@lanset.com SECRETARY TREASURER TRIPS Shirley Schmitt 782-3158 trips@sacramentofagowees.org SOCIAL RACE MEMBERSHIP HISTORIAN NEWSLETTER
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Prez
Says
The ski season is half over and that’s where the phrase "March Madness" originates. Think about it, you now have to make up in half the time the days you missed skiing from the first half of the season. It all started Halloween weekend! (Sierra resorts opened). The Snow Festival in Tahoe City begins March 4th at Squaw Valley and ends March 13th at Alpine Meadows. Many events include the "How Much Jagermeister Can You Drink" contest, The Naughty Dawg Pull, The Polar Bear Swim, Ice Sculptures, The Frank Sinatra Spaghetti Dinner, Cal Neva Underground Tunnels tour, Torchlight Parade, and, much, much more! For more information log on to: www.TAHOESNOWFESTIVAL.com, or call 530-546-5253. The elections for the executive board the greatest ski, recreation, and, social club on the planet will be held at the general meeting on the 4th Tuesday in May. The nomination committee (Jackie Chesi, Bob McDonald, and Fred Conjour) is seeking candidates for positions on the board. If you would like to run for a position, or nominate someone, please let one of the committee members know. See you on the slopes,
Sacramento
Fagowees Not only are you now able to get the newsletter online, but you can also browse the website. On the website you will find membership information, a calendar with upcoming events, the newsletter, and race team information. It is, of course, still under construction, but looks wonderful, with more being added everyday! Remember, the newsletter will continue in paper format as well, unless you have informed a Board member other wise! However, we hope to have everyone glancing at the new website! Board Members also have new email addresses. Please use the addresses listed to the left to communicate with the Board Members.
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| Snow News is published monthly for the FaGowee International, Sacramento Chapter members. Articles or photos MUST BE to Tracee Carter by the 20th of each month. You may e-mail the information to Tracee at newsletter@sacramentofagowees.org or call (366-3223/801-2803). Editor has the right to edit or omit submitted material because of content or space, with Executive Board oversight. |
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Special Announcements
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NEED ADVERTISING SPACE? WANT TO SELL SOMETHING? Several club members have recently made inquiries as to the possibility of placing personal advertisements in the Snow News. The Executive Board addressed that question at the January ’05 Executive Board Meeting. Effective immediately, we will be accepting personal advertisements for publication in your newsletters. If you have something to sell or if you want to advertise your business, you can now place your personal advertisement in the Snow News, and your cost of placing each ad will be as follows:
The Usual Small Print:
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Trip, Trips and more Trips |
Shirley Schmitt, Trips! |
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Social Corner Please mark your calendars now for the following dates. There is always room for more. If you have an event you would like to host, please either e-mail me or call me so we can make sure no other event is being planned on that date. I am always here to help with any event and get it advertised on the social calendar.
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FaGOWEE EVENT / TRIP
REFUND POLICY 1.
The following Refund Policy applies to any Club event for which a
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Sierra League Race Schedule 2004-2005
Contact NON- RACERS: on the morning of any race and buy a lift ticket to the resort at a nice discount, usually around $10 - $12! |
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You
no longer have to get up at the crack of dawn to register for races! You can now register for a race online If you have not paid yet, |
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Congratulations
to our fine racers at |
Congratulations
to all our newest race champs!!!
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WIND CHILL FACTORS
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| Discount Tickets
It’s not too late to get discount ski lift tickets for this season. I
still have a limited number of tickets for five major North Tahoe ski
areas. These tickets are up to $12 off the regular price and many of the
tickets are direct-to-lift, meaning that you just attach them and hit the
slopes without waiting in the ticket line. Unused tickets may be returned
by the May 1st deadline for a credit towards next year.
Just send me an order form and I can mail your tickets (please allow 10
for processing and delivery) or you can pick up tickets at the monthly
meeting. You can also give me a call and arrange to pick your tickets up. Homewood – Discount price: $34 (regular price $44). Homewood also offers $25 tickets Monday-Thursday during non-holiday periods (so don’t use your discount tickets on these days). Northstar - Discount Direct to lift price: $49 ($12 off regular price). You can also use your Northstar ticket at Sierra-at-Tahoe and get an $8 food and beverage voucher. Squaw Valley - Discount price: $51 ($11 off the regular). Sugar Bowl - Discount Direct to lift price: $45. Regular prices at least $59 (weekends) & $44 (weekdays). Order forms are available on the web site at: www.ricero.com/fagowee/tickets.htm, or you may contact me and I'll send you a form. Tickets will also be available at meetings and some social events. Robert Rice 916-996-9842 |
AN IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION !!!
By: Jim Van Riper
WHO?
ALL INTERESTED FaGOWEE MEMBERS & GUESTSWHAT?
ANNUAL 2005 ABALONE DIVE & DINE CAMPING TRIPWHEN?
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11th TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 14th, 2005WHERE?
CASPAR BEACH R/V PARK & CAMPGROUND in MENDOCINOWHY?
AFFAFFA (All For Fun And Fun For All)I realize that an article regarding an upcoming trip scheduled for next August may seem a bit early to be placed in this month’s Snow News. But it’s never too early to start planning this year’s annual Abalone Dive, placing it on your calendar, and making whatever reservations you need to make in order to attend this not-to-be-missed annual event. Last year’s Abalone Dive & Dine in Mendocino surpassed all past attendance records and everybody there had a great time. I can see no reason that this year’s event will be any different. I have some fun contests planned for your entertainment. Due to numerous requests last year, I have added an additional day to this event and we will start this event on Thursday instead of Friday.
The Ab-Grass Band will be there again this year for our nightly entertainment. They are a group of friends that get together, dive for abalone during the day and play bluegrass music in the evenings. For the past two years, they have been the source of much-enjoyed entertainment for the entire campground and they will be located right across the road from our R/V sites. Even if you don’t like abalone, just hearing them play and sing is worth the cost of attendance.
I have reserved 14 R/V sites and the entire back tent camping area this year, and the R/V sites are going fast. You R/V’ers need to let me know if you plan to attend (and your planned dates of attendance) ASAP so I can reserve your site for you.
COSTS?
The fees for this trip will vary, depending on your individual participation as follows:
R/V Camping Fees: $33 per night – most sites have full hookups available. Those using R/V sites
will be responsible for paying their camping fees to the R/V park. The R/V
campers will pay the club for the “Saturday Night Dinner Only” fees for their
attendance.
Tent Campers:
Members: $40 ea. “Wildcard” Guests: $40 ea. Other Guests: $50 ea.Thu (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 physically go under water and return to the surface 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.
I will start accepting payments for this trip at the General meeting in February. If you plan to attend and want to bring your R/V, I highly recommend that you get your payment to me early to reserve an R/V space. 1st to pay will be the first to get your choice of R/V sites. You may submit your payments for this trip in person at any General Meeting, or mail them to me at:
Jim Van Riper – Abalone Dive Trip Leader
c/o Sacramento FaGowee Ski Club
P.O. Box 15058
Sacramento, CA 95851
Please note that any refunds for this trip will be made in accordance with the current FaGowee Refund Policy as printed in each and every monthly issue of the Sacramento FaGowee Snow News newsletter.
Come Join Your Friends
on This Year’s
Mystery Car Rally
September 10th and 11th, 2005
Cost: $120 for
members
Deposit of $60 is due by June 10th
With the full amount due by August 10th
A trip packet with all details will be sent out on
June 1st with your final payment notice.
Contact:
Laura Thompson
Karen or Norm Benedict
As always the FaGowee event/trip refund policy will be in effect.
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