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The FaGowee International, Sacramento Chapter

October 2008

Membership Renewal

DISCOUNT, DISCOUNT!! RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW!!! (BEFORE OCTOBER 31^st)

^{It is time once again to renew your
membership with the FaGowees.

You don’t want to miss out on any of the
upcoming FaGowee functions: we could be skiing, bike

riding, snow shoeing, hiking, kayaking, partying and BBQing,
going to games, abaloning, car

rallying, or just about anything you propose to the club.

Send your checks in EARLY to receive the
discount!!!

Print out a membership form and mail it in TODAY!!!

Membership forms are available for printing on the

^{Membership page}^.

Page 1

Page 2

^{Any questions contact Andrea
(916-487-9052)

Any problems printing contact Tracee Carter (509-279-8454)}

Before October 31st

Single $25

Married $30

After October 31st

Single $30

Married $35

Newsletter printed and mailed to you: an
additional $5.

“Wildcard” memberships (for your live-in or special someone)
$15

“Wildcard” memberships (for your live-in or special someone)
$15}

Boo! Trick or treat! It’s a Halloween party!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st
ARRIVAL TIME 6:45 PM, PARTY STARTS AT 7 PM!

WHICH OF YOU HAS A COSTUME THAT’S SURE TO SCARE THE KIDDIES OR FOOL OTHERS?
You must come with your mask on!
Pretend you are a mime so we won’t recognize your voice.

We don’t want to know who you are so the judging can be fair & impartial

There’s a nice prize for the person with the most unusual or “best” costume.
After the judging, we’ll take off the masks and dig into the Potluck goodies.

Diane Wilson has graciously agreed to let us once again use her home for a Fabulous FaGowee party! It’s a Potluck-BBQ so bring a dish to share and as usual, it’s BYOB. What food can you bring that only a ghoul or ghost would like? Use your imagination and see who can out do the others. Would one of the Adams Family like it?

Come and see what kind of unusual entertainment there might be. Kati likes to “throw a good party” so come on to Diane’s and see what’s Kate’s got up her sleeve this time! Most of you know where Diane lives but if not,
call Kati at (916) 804-3991 or Diane at (916) 361-3140 for directions.

Come on and have some fun with FaGowees!

DON'T FORGET TO JOIN US AT THE
SOCIAL MEETINGS!
See Page 4 for times and places!

Board Members

PRESIDENT
Dick Persons
977-0559

VICE-PRESIDENT
Jon Johnson
457-7743

PAST PRESIDENT
Jon Johnson
457-7743

SECRETARY
Volunteer Needed

TREASURER
Lee Johnson
967-5903

MEMBERSHIP
Andrea Woelfle
487-9052

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
Kati White
804-3991

RACE
Andrea Woelfle
487-9052

NEWSLETTER/ WEBMASTER
Tracee Carter
509-279-8454

HISTORIAN
Bob McDonald
817-4277

Discount Ski Tickets
Rob Rice
984-1567

Prez Says

HOLD THE PRESSES.....FLASH!!!!! THERE WAS A CANCELLATION OF LAST MONTHS GOLF TOURNAMENT, DUE TO HEAVY SIGN UPS AND FAN ATTENDANCE.
ALSO THERE WAS A CURFEW ON NOISE ABATEMENT.
RESCHEDULE AT A FUTURE DATE.

THE LUAU... WHAT A PARTEEE!! Thanks to Sandy Lange for hosting and thanks to eLife Adventure Group for joining us in making it a success. Those of you of you who were non attendees, sorry for you because you missed a great Luau!! The Na Keikio’ Hawai’I Polynesian dancers were terrific! Johnnie Mulligan & The Bad Caddies got us movin’ & a groovin’. Again Thank You Sandy, Kati, Bob and all who put the effort into making it the exciting event it was. Just to let you all know, the pig did not dance, but put on a dazzling show. Who lost their skirt or was it a bra?

The Car Rally has been rescheduled until April 2009 due to closure of the Banquet facilities. Kati will have further information.

If you’re feeling burned out…if delicious luaus and annual Christmas parties don’t motivate you, then what is you want on the Social Calendar?? Let a board member or Kati know, as she is trying to put things on the calendar that would be fun and enjoyable.

As you may or may not know, Jim Van Riper is moving further North, still in California. Tho, what’s a 2 ½ hour drive? Jim, there is and always will be a seat for you. Good luck in your move.

Summer is ending and Fall/Autumn is upon us. So get your calendars up to date. See everyone at the next event.

Table of Contents

Halloween............................................…Front Page

Membership Renewal...............................Front Page

Prez Says………………..………………….Page 2

Welcome New Members.................................Page 3

Birthdays……………………….…….…….Page 3

Pictures Wanted………….………..……….Page 3

Correct Email? Article………….………….Page 3

Trips, Trips & More Trips………..………...Page 4

Social Corner……………………..………...Page 4

Social Events....................................................Page 4

FaGowee Bucks............……...……………...Page 4

Luau Recap.......................................................Page 5

Discount Tickets.................................……….Page 5

Race Corner......................................................Page 6

08-09 Race Schedule........................................Page 6

Sierra League Annual Winter Trip.…......….. Page 6

Need Ad Space?...............................................Page 6

Code of Conduct.............................................Page 7

Event/Trip Refund Policy……....….….…....Page 7

Fun in the Sun Cruise.....................................Page 8

Share the Fun Article…………..…………...Page 8

Calendars…………………..……....………..Page 9

Special Announcements

Welcome New Members
Timothy & Lynelle McIntire II
Hope to see them at the upcoming events!!!

Birthdays

3	Phyllis Figlioli	20	Marilyn Peterson
4	Nancy Glebov	31	Fred Dal Bello
14	Mark Hadley

7	Martha Carroll	25	Paul Merlo
17	Robert Rice	26	Ginny Benedict
17	Eileen Kennedy	28	Marilyn Miller
20	Norman Benedict	31	Jack Plasterer

7	Martha Carroll	25	Paul Merlo
17	Robert Rice	26	Ginny Benedict
17	Eileen Kennedy	28	Marilyn Miller
20	Norman Benedict	31	Jack Plasterer

Pictures Wanted!!!
Bob McDonald

We keep a photographic record of FaGowee events. In case you weren't aware, I do bring the FaGowee photo albums to each and every FaGowee function for all to look at, enjoy and remember those times they depict. But I cannot keep up with the albums unless I have your photos to include in them. I depend on you, the general membership, to supply those photos for the albums.

So please take pictures when you're at a FaGowee function and get copies of the prints to me so I can add them to our archives.

For the sake of ease in creating and displaying the photo pages, I'd prefer the prints to be formatted to be 4"x 6" in size. Also, I would like the event photos to be in groups of 6 so they will take up an entire page in the album.

If you have any questions or photos you'd be willing to part with, please contact me at 916-817-4277.

PICTURES WANTED:

Although I am always looking for photos of all events, right now I'm specifically looking for pictures of FaGowees skiing and racing and having fun at the ski resorts this past ski season.

See Photos Online!!!

ALSO looking for pictures for the newsletter!!!

Do you have information about a special event, interesting news or a
sale that is relevant to the interests of club members?
Email Andrea and it can be forwarded on to all the FaGowees.

Do We Have Your Correct Email Address???

A lot of our announcements go out by email.
If your email has changed, please contact Andrea NOW!!
You can also contact her regarding address and phone number.
If you want an email going out to membership with your new email address, let her know.

Trip, Trips and more Trips

April 2009

FaGowee Car Rally - Postponed

Dick Persons
Kati White

Join us for the Haunted House Halloween Party!!!
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm ~ Diane Wilson's

Exciting Social Events Coming!!!
Get out your calendars and check for these & other upcoming events.
The only thing that makes this club “dead” is if YOU don’t participate!
So COME ON! COME HAVE FUN WITH US!!!

Oct 7 Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm ~ Lee Johnson's
8776 Mondego Way, Fair Oaks

Oct 31 Halloween Party-Haunted House @ 7:00 pm ~ Diane Wilson's
9716 Elmira Circle, Sacramento

Nov 8 Game Night & Wine Tasting (got chocolate??) @ 6:00 pm ~ Eileen Kennedy House
521 Estates Drive, Sacramento

Nov 25 Pre-Thanksgiving Social Time @ 7:00 pm ~ Old Spaghetti Factory
Hazel & Folsom Blvd

Nov 29 Wine & Pine in the Foothills @ 9:00 am ~ Park & Ride
Sunrise & Folsom Blvd

Dec 13 Christmas Party @ Zigato’s
Located inside the Capitol City Hotel Cal Expo, Fulton & Auburn Blvd.

New Year's Eve Dance -- Location TBD

Jan/Feb Bash like Event...More Details to Follow

EXCITING FAGOWEE SOCIAL EVENTS COMING UP!!!

The Luau was so fantastic and such a great evening all we can say
to those who did not go…you lost out on a GREAT ONE!!!

Please note the dates on these events because some of them replace the usual 4^th Tuesday Social Events…

Haunted House Halloween Party at Diane Wilson’s
Friday, Oct. 31^st – 6 pm arrival – 6:30 pm Start
Potluck-BBQ - BYOB – Prizes for best Costumes!
Which of you can scare the kiddies at the door the most???

Game Night & Wine (or Beer?) Tasting
Saturday, Nov. 8^th @ 6 pm to eat – Games at 7 pm til ?
521 Estates Drive, Sacramento
Games Galore! Eileen Kennedy will be hosting this fun evening.
Ladies bring the appetizers & guys bring the wine or beer to share

Pre-Thanksgiving Social Get Together
Tues., Nov. 25^th @ 7 pm
Old Spaghetti Factory – Hazel & Folsom Blvd
You’ll get enough Turkey & stuff during the Holidays so here’s something different!

Wine & Pine just in time for Christmas
Sat., Nov. 29. Meet at Park & Ride on
Sunrise @ Folsom Blvd. @ 9 AM SHARP!
We’re bringing back this fun event & joining with
eLife Adventure on this one.
Meet new people & make new friends!
Visit about 4 wineries & then go cut down your perfect Christmas tree.
We’ll have a truck to bring it back to Sac for you.

Christmas Party
December 13^th @ Zigato’s
Inside the Capitol City Hotel Cal Expo, Fulton & Auburn Blvd

Call Kati @ (916) 804-3991 or EMAIL

Want to have fun and earn “FaGowee Bucks” at the same time?

Just host a FaGowee party or organize a FaGowee event of more than 5 members.

(For instance if you host the Abalone Dive and Dine you can make around

50 FaGowee Bucks, host a party at your home gets you 10 Bucks.)

You can use these “FaGowee Bucks” at most FaGowee events that are not “fundraisers”.

Interested? Contact any Board Member for more information.

ALOHA LUAU A BIG SUCCESS!!!
Kati White

Well, if you missed it (and many of you did), you missed one heck of a great party! It was unlike any previous Fagowee Luau’s. Many of the 42 who attended said it was the best Luau they had ever been to. This Luau was shared by FaGowees and eLife Adventure members and the way it looked, everyone was having a great time!

With Tiki torches lining and lighting the whole scene, the Na Keiki O’Hawai’i Polynesian Dancers had the audience enthralled as they gracefully swayed to various Hawaiian songs or moved their hips faster than you can blink an eye to the rhythmic beat of the drums or fascinated us with the Poi Balls. Their interaction with people worked wonderfully as several attendees learned a type of Hawaiian line dance that seemed to be sort of a cross between the Hokey-Pokey and the Electric Slide.

The Bad Caddies band provided some really great music to either listen or dance to. They played a little bit of country and some really great rock-n-roll…from Jimmy Hendrix to Bruce Springsteen and even a couple of The Eagles hits. The soft grass dance floor seemed to fit perfectly into the evening as couples shook off the shoes and had a good time.

And ahhh…the food! The Suckling Pig was the center of attention for many. The Poo-Poos were varied and tasty with lots of fresh fruit and dip, Sandy’s Coconut Chicken Wings, Crab Dip with assorted kinds of crackers and Haupii, traditional coconut milk chilled custard squares. I (Kati) spent a whole day just shopping for the ingredients, consulting with the Poke Specialist at Oto’s, and then two days of cooking and preparing for the items listed on the Menu which was in previous newsletters. Thank goodness for a stool and heavy mat in my kitchen! And I, who really don’t like to cook, had total satisfaction when I looked at the people who were devouring all of it.

Mahalo to Bob McDonald, Sandy Lange and Dick Persons who worked so hard with me to bring this Aloha Luau to fruition. Thanks to Helene Mulligan who stepped in to greet and “Lei” people. Without them, it would not have happened and 42 people would not have had such a good time. Mahalo also to those who did come. Hope to see you at the next party! Aloha!

Race Corner ~ Andrea Woelfle

What a great ski season that is going to be!! According to the Law of Averages, snow and rainfalls will be above average. So let's all get ready to race. You'll have fun, make friends and become a better skier and you'll race against those at the same level as you based on your handicap, like golf.

Because the FaGowees subsidize the race pass by $25, passes will only cost $75 plus a refundable $20 gatekeeper's fee. Rates go up January 1st. Tell all your friends!!

Checks are to be made out to the FaGowees. First time racers are free. Passes cover 8 races. This makes your amortized cost CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP since individual races are $20 each. For more information, contact Andrea or call her at 487-9052 or just send your money to FaGowees, 4002 Hillcrest Lane, Sacramento CA 95821.

2008-09 Sierra League Race Schedule:

Dec. 6 Slalom at Northstar
Dec. 7 GS and Northstar
Jan 10 GS at Northstar
Jan 11 GS at Northstar
Feb 21 Slalom at Sugar Bowl
Feb 22 Slalom at Sugar Bowl
Feb 28 Super G Clinic at Northstar
Mar 1 Super G race at Northstar
Mar 15 Slalom at Diamond Peak
Mar 21-22 NorCal Championships at Sugar Bowl
Apr 3-5 Far West Finals at Northstar

Sierra League Annual Winter Trip: Big Sky Montana

All FaGowees are members of the Sierra League and this winter’s annual trip promises to be just as fun and exciting as they always are. Big Sky and Moonlight Basin offers everything skiers and boarders could ever want. It offers the largest skiable terrain in the US! Base elevation is 7,500', Vertical Drop 4,350', Longest run is 6 miles.
Families are welcome - ask Debbie for more details.

The Sierra League has 76 spots for lodging at The Summit Condominium Hotel which is a luxury 4 Star,
slope side property with wonderful amenities. See Big Sky Resort

Big Sky Resort Lodging for Sierra Council (availability subject to change):

The Summit Condominium 2 bd/3 bath Condo (4 per condo) $1300.00* - 16 condos available

The Summit Studio w/ Boyne Wall bed (2 per studio) $1088.00* - 4 studios available

The Summit Hotel Room Hotel Room (2 per room) $1175.00* - 2 hotel rooms available

*Pricing does NOT include TRANSPORTATION. Single Supplements may be available.*

FWSA Lodging and Amenities Package includes: 7 nights lodging, Registration, Welcome Reception, Mountain Picnic, Après Ski Party, Racing, Farewell Awards Banquet and 5 day lift ticket (there are no senior rates).

Any questions, please contact Debbie Stewart, VP of Travel ~ EMAIL

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:

AD SPACE SIZE:	MEMBER PRICE:	NON-MEMBER PRICE:
*Business Card Size* (2-1/8”H x 3-1/2"W)	$ 5.00 per month	$10.00 per month
*¼ Page Size* (4”H x 3-1/4”W)	$10.00 per month	$15.00 per month
*½ Page Size* (4”H x 6-1/2”W)	$15.00 per month	$20.00 per month

The Usual Small Print:

Personal ads will be published one-time per month for the above-indicated prices. Please include your payment along with your ad and mail it to the FaGowee post office box.

Your ad and payment must be received at the FaGowee post office box on or before the 10^th of the month to be included in the following month’s newsletter.

The Publications Editor has the right to refuse any advertisement that may be deemed inappropriate.

CODE OF CONDUCT AT FaGOWEE EVENTS
(Adopted and Approved by the FaGowee Executive Board on November 13, 2007)

At each event, the event chairperson has the final say. Therefore, if you have a problem or concern with the event, you may approach the event coordinator and express your concern in a constructive manner. If it is not resolved to your satisfaction at that time, do not argue or make a scene. You may present your concern to the Executive Board in writing or in person at any Executive Board meeting.

All FaGowee events are planned to be fun for all those in attendance. The Board, as outlined in Article VII, Section 2 of the By-Laws of the FaGowee Constitution, may discipline those persons who unnecessarily or excessively disrupt the fun for others resulting from their rude or obnoxious behavior.

FaGOWEE FUNCTION OR EVENT SIGN-UP LATE FEES
(Approved and Adopted at the Executive Board Meeting on July 11, 2006)

SIGN-UP LATE FEES: On each and every advertised FaGowee club event published in the Snow News newsletter, a sign-up due date will be listed as well as the member and non-member prices to attend that function or event. Any person who signs up and submits their payment for attendance after that published due date will be assessed a 50% late fee penalty. In addition, any person who does not sign up at all to attend a function or event and just shows up at the door will be assessed a 100% late fee penalty (payable in full at that time) before being allowed admittance to that function or event.

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

The following Refund Policy applies to any Club event for which a fee is charged.
You will automatically receive a 100% refund fur any trip or event cancelled by the Club.
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.
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.
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.
Any member may appeal to the Executive Board for refunds greater than provided by this policy if special circumstances warrant.
There will be no refund for events that are designated as "Fund Raisers" unless they are cancelled or rescheduled by the Club.

Fun in the Sun Cruise
November 10-20, 2008
From ski to shining sea in the southern Caribbean

Join the FaGowees as we cruise the southern Caribbean in November 2008! Our 10-day cruise sets sail from Ft. Lauderdale on the Emerald Princess stopping in Aruba, Grenada, Bonaire, St. Thomas and the Princess Cays with 3 fun and relaxing days at sea. Details on club-planned activities will be forthcoming as the trip date nears.

Itinerary

Monday, November 10, 2008	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	12:00 AM	05:00 PM
Tuesday, November 11, 2008	At Sea	--	--
Wednesday, November 12, 2008	At Sea	--	--
Thursday, November 13, 2008	Aruba, Caribbean	08:00 AM	05:00 PM
Friday, November 14, 2008	Bonaire, Dutch Antilles	07:00 AM	02:00 PM
Saturday, November 15, 2008	Grenada, Caribbean	12:00 PM	07:00 PM
Sunday, November 16, 2008	Dominica, Caribbean	07:00 AM	05:00 PM
Monday, November 17, 2008	St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands	08:00 AM	06:00 PM
Tuesday, November 18, 2008	At Sea	--	--
Wednesday, November 19, 2008	Princess Cays, Bahamas	09:00 AM	04:00 PM
Thursday, November 20, 2008	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	07:00 AM	--

* Cabin pricing:

Inside $1,156.00

Window $1,408.00

Balcony $1,696.00

Optional trip insurance is recommended and can be purchased individually at the discretion of each traveler. Princess adds a gratuity of $105 pp which may be adjusted up by personal preference. A $100 pp deposit will reserve your spot now. A payment of $200 is due March 10 and another of $200 is due April 20. That totals $500, your deposit. A mid-term payment is due June 30 – ½ the balance is recommended, but we’ll accept whatever you can pay – and a final payment is due August 26. The trip is fully refundable until that time. Send a check made out to FaGowees to Marcia Hackett at 1301 S. Walter Reed Drive, #102, Arlington, VA 22204. If you have questions or suggestions, you can reach me at 703-920-4515 or e-mail at Marcia.

* Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and include taxes and fuel surcharge. There’s no guarantee gov’t taxes won’t increase. Travel is not included to/from Ft. Lauderdale and is the responsibility of the individual traveler. If you need assistance with a roommate, please state your preference with your deposit. Theresa Marker and I will try to help you find someone suitable, but ultimately the responsibility is yours.

Bowling, Camping, Waterskiing, Horseback riding, Biking, Kayaking...
What do YOU want to do?
It’s your turn to help out the club.

Summer is fading into fall. Pick any kind of activity you
enjoy and you’ll find other FaGowees eager to participate!

Hopefully, you can schedule your event in time to get an article in the newsletter!! Articles are due the 20^th of the month; email your article to Andrea and your email will go out to all our members.

Make sure the event doesn’t conflict with any major FaGowee events. If the event requires expenditure of club funds, then you will need to get board approval before we can publicize it.

October 2008

October Events

10/7 - Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm ~ Lee Johnson's
10/31 - Halloween Party @ 7:00 pm ~ Diane Wilson's

November 2008

November Events

11/8 - Game & Wine Night @ 6:00 pm ~ Eileen Kelly's
11/11 - Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm ~ TBD
11/25 - Pre-Thanksgiving Social @ 7:00 pm ~ Old Spaghetti Factory (Hazel & Folsom Blvd)
11/29 - Wine & Pine @ 9:00 am ~ Park & Ride (Sunrise & Folsom Blvd)