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Volume 114 April 2013President’s Message

Dear MSC Members;

Hard to believe, we are now into spring and the ski season is coming to an end. With the end of the ski season upon us it is a reminder that our Lodge Spring Cleanup Weekend is coming up. Check with Michelle Nightengale to sign up. If you have not done this in a while (or ever), it is a good time to join in. It is a day of cleaning and 2 days of free lodging, food and lots of camaraderie. This month is our Election Month for Board Positions for the 2013-2014 year. Elected board positions are: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and one Trustee Position. All of these positions are available to club members for nomination. If you have an interest, contact Randy Cook or Roy Nightengale of the Election Committee. Concerning the Pinecrest Camping Trip, there are two camping spots left. These spots will be returned to the campsite office on May 1, 2013 if I do not have any takers/commitments for them; so if you are planning on going and just have not had time to commit, you need to do it soon. Both spots are in on Friday the 31st of May and out on Monday, June 2nd. Let me know. Look inside the newsletter for more events coming up. Remember we are a club for all seasons, so there are activities planned all summer and into the fall for you to enjoy.

Sincerely,

Debra CloverPresident

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MODESTO SKI CLUB

LODGE NEWS

Spring is here and it is time for the Spring Lodge Work Weekend. Please contact me to sign up for this fun event. The date is April 26-28, 2013. There is a limit of 20 spaces so please sign up to secure your spot at the Work Weekend. FYI, the club provides meals for Saturday, breakfast, lunch and dinner as well on Sunday, breakfast and leftovers for lunch. You also earn a voucher for one night stay at the lodge, value is $14.00. The voucher can be used toward your Lodge season or year key fee.

Please remember to turn lights off when leaving the Lodge. It has been brought to my attention that lights have been left on all day while guests and members are out skiing. We all need to do our part in keeping the Lodge clean, be sure to do your part when staying at the Lodge. Please bring to my attention any issues at the Lodge. Home Phone 209-571-8125 or Email mnighte@aol.com

Winter Season keys will be due back to me by MAY 10, 2013. Be sure to get your key turned in or upgrade to the year key. THERE IS A FINE PER DAY FOR LATE KEYS!

Michelle Nightengale Lodge Chairperson

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MODESTO SKI CLUB APRIL 9TH 2013 MEETING

OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD AT: FUZIO’S RESTAURANT

1020 10TH STREET, SUITE 100

MODESTO, CA 95354 MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 7:00 PM

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY FOR DINNER OUR GUEST SPEAKER WILL BE:

BRIAN ZAHRA FROM FUN SPORT BIKES DONT MISS OUT & JOIN THE FUN!!

ELECTION MEETING - APRIL 23RD 2013 - FUZIO’S

MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 7:00 PM PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY FOR DINNER

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MODESTO SKI CLUB "BOWLING NIGHT" MAY 14TH TUESDAY AT 6:00 PM.

AT THE MCHENRY BOWL3700 MCHENRY AVE.- MODESTO

BOWLING STARTS AT 7:00 PM.

POTLUCK IN BACKROOM PLEASE BRING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

MAIN DISH; SALAD; DESSERT; DRINKS (NON- ALCOHOLIC ); OR OTHER

RSVP TO JACK MCDERMOTT AT 209-629-1465 email uconnjack69@hotmail.com by May 12th

Please note name of bowler, approximate score per game, & dish you are bringing to the pot luck.

JOIN THE FUN ON BOWLING NIGHT!!

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MODESTO SKI CLUB SUMMER MEETINGS FOR 2013JUNE 11TH: "OUR FIRST SUMMER MEETING"

HOSTED BY RIEN & LIESKE DOORNENBAL

15535 CARROLTON RD.-ESCALON (209) 838-6173

JULY 9TH: "OUR SECOND SUMMER MEETING"

HOSTED BY PAM SHELTON

5801 BARGER CT.- RIVERBANK (209) 869-3249

AUGUST 13TH: "OUR THIRD SUMMER MEETING"

HOSTED BY ROB & EILEEN RIEDEL

9812 PELLERIM RD.-MODESTO (209) 343-3306

SEPT. 10TH: "1ST SUMMER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE MEETING"

HOSTED BY ANGELA BOGETTI

754 MCCRAKEN RD. -VERNALIS (209) 839-7700

SEPT. 24TH: "2ND MEMBERSHIP DRIVE MEETING"

HOSTED BY DAVE GARCEZ & CHERYL

508 BELLWOOD LANE-MODESTO(209) 521-8349

OCTOBER 8TH: JOHN'S INCREDIBLE PIZZA CO.

2225 PLAZA PKWY,SUITE N

MODESTO-( 209) 523-0000

NOVEMBER 12TH: TO BE DETERMINED

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DECEMBER 2013 : CHRISTMAS PARTY - SOS CLUB 819 SUNSET AVENUE - MODESTO

BROUGHT TO YOU BY CHERYL KELLY 1ST VP

Greetings!

Unfortunately, our Snow Mobile trip had to be canceled at the last minute due to the lack of snow!

Agh! We are all very disappointed to have missed out on the fun and camaraderie. But then there's always a hope for next year! Bill is working on a possible bike

ride for us in April. Other than that, there is the camping trip coming up at the end of May (see Debra Clover's flyer), Cache Creek rafting trip in June (Doug Ball's flyer coming soon), Water Ski Weekend in July

(see Michelle Nightengale's flyer), Rafting/BBQ & Wine in August, Spicer Reservoir Camping in

September, Bike & Wine Ride in October and a Chili Cook Off in November. Stay tuned for details! We are

definitely an active club for FUN! Thanks!

Pam Shelton 2nd VP

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Oakdale-Knights Ferry Bike RideApril 7, 2013 Twenty-seven miles

Meet at 8:30 in the parking lot of the General Store on the corner of HWY 120 & River Road Depart at 8:45Arrive at the Community Hall in Knights Ferry

Breakfast or Brunch for $5.00For more information, contact Bill Silveira (209) 988-5811

OPEN LEAGUE RACING SCHEDULEDate Location Race or Event Type

Apr 5-7, 2013 Alpine Meadows Far West Championship – clinic & 2 races

• Everyone will use their own BIB, so don't forget to bring your Open League BIB.• There will be a Legends class for those aged 75+. Please let me know if you want to race

in the Legends class or your regular class.• If a racer did not complete the required number of races in order to qualify, I can apply for

an exemption. Please let me know if you have any racers who want to race but do not have 3 completed races during the past 2 years.

• Sign up for the Friday clinic on the OLRC website.• We are collecting items for the Silent Auction on Saturday evening. Please let me know if

your club will be bringing an item to donate.• The Silent Auction is Saturday 4:00-6:00. Appetizers will be provided for racers. Guests

are $5.• The current plan is to have the GS on Werner's Schuss, under the Summit Chair. One run.

Slalom will be on Sun Spot (Alpine Bowl), with two runs (fresh course for each run).• Check-In will be 7:00-9:00AM both Friday and Saturday. No Check-In on Sunday.• Each club needs to collect Registration money from their racers and send ONE check to

Kevin Coley. I will send out the spreadsheet of Registered Racers on March 31 so you know which of your racers is Registered.

Good Luck to Dick S. & Kathy G.MSC Raceteam Year End Party will be May 28thMore info to follow... Ed Moody Race Director

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Attention!I am now accepting the standard BAC ski trip

reservation form(your $200 check payable to BAC) for the2014 Far West Ski Week at Beaver Creek

The trip will be Jan 25 through Feb 1, 2014. Lodging is presently being chosen by our leaders and I need a select base of early MSC signups to ensure my priority for both BAC and our club choice of lodging. I will be presenting my numbers at the BAC meeting March 11 when BAC starts accepting deposits for the trip.

Note: the deposit is fully refundable until July after lodging and travel details are available.

As Vail is nearby, I expect that a Vail ski day or more will be available for the Vail Resort lovers among us. Those with season passes to Heavenly and Northstar may also be able include Beaver Creek and Vail.

Our trip to Aspen/Snowmass was a great trip with both large and small groups of our club members skiing together at Aspen, Aspen Highlands, and Snowmass. Also we had a party somewhere each evening, which included the FWSA Farewell Dinner party, BAC dinner party, MSC dinner party in my condo (seating for almost everybody), and the Welcome party (a Super Bowl party) which included dinner for most of us. Make your reservation NOW because 2014 is not that far off!

Chuck

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FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION TO CLUB MEMBERSHIP

SUBJECT: EPIC Pass deal for FWSA Ski Week at Beaver Creek 

The FWSA Ski Week at Beaver Creek package will include a 5-day ski pass. FWSA is also  offering a special deal to Ski Week travelers interested in purchasing EPIC passes.   Each participant will receive a $25 discount off the ski week trip cost.  

To qualify for the discount, the EPIC pass must be purchased through Tour Operator Skigroup.net.  You must also reference 'BAC'

To check EPIC Pass pricing, available mid-March, go to: www.snow.com/epic-pass.  

For more information, please contact Sandy Gaudette at Skigroup.net 1-800-500-2SKI (2754); or Paula Kinahon, BAC Travel Director, 1-510-910-2707.

FWSA UP-DATE!

Hi All potential FWSA Beaver Creek participants! Here is more detail on the Vail Resorts Epic pass deal. This looks like a great deal for Northstar and Heavenly skiers. The Local Epic Pass is only $189 above the basic cost of $315 for the ski week at Beaver Creek. With an over the counter

price of $100+ for a lift ticket, your money ahead after just 2 days of skiing.

However, this message did not include any attachments and skigroup.net does not have a sales site setup, so this deal is available

only through Sandy G. Chuck Hennings

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May 30 through June 3, 2013

I have 9 sites available to purchase (1 for 4 nights ($84.00 ea in on 30th) and 8 for 3 nights (63.00 ea in on 31st)

Cost: $21 Per Night Per Site. The Cost May Be Shared If More Than 1 Family Occupies A Site. Maximum of 6 people per site strictly enforced. Maximum of 3 tents or 1 RV/Trailer per site. Maximum of 2 vehicles per site (RV's included) as long as they fit on the parking pad. No guarantee that two vehicles will fit, especially if there is a trailer as well. Free overflow parking available. Dogs are allowed in the campground but not in the day use area. Dogs must be on a leash and attended at all times The Pinecrest Marina where we dock our boat each season. Boat rentals are available. The lake does not allow water skiing or jet skis so it is always quite tranquil, which we like. Community Dinner Will Be Saturday June 1 I

If you have any Questions

Debra Clover 209.613.3410, dlbrace@aol.com

Amphitheater Beach Bike Trail Bird Watching Boat Launch Ramp Boating Campground Store Canoeing Convenience

Stores Dock Dump Station Fire Rings Firewood

Fish Cleaning Station Fishing Fishing Supplies Flush Toilet Gas And Propane Hiking Trail Horseback Riding Interpretive

Programs Kayaking Mountain Biking Nature Trails Pack Station Parking

Picnic Tables Public Marina Rent Bicycles Restaurant Showers Swimming Telephone Visitor Center Water Drinking Water Faucets Wireless Internet

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Pinecrest May 30 (31) through June 2, 2013

MSC RSV = Available to purchase

4 nights (30th in/ 2nd out)

3 nights (31st in/ 2nd out) If you choose a site with 3 nights, and want more nights you can go directly to www.recreation.gov and book the extra nights directly.

Cruz

Debby.Steve

Paula

MSC RSV 4 nights 30’

MSC RSV 3 nights 30’

MSC RSV 3nights 30’

MSC RSV 40’ 3 nights

MSC RSV 3 nights 30’

MSC RSV 3 nights 40’

MSC RSV 3 nights 40’

MSC RSV 3 nights 40’

MSC RSV 3 nights 30’

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81st Annual Far West Ski Association Convention

June 6-9, 2013 – Reno, Nevada Hello fellow members. The convention for FWSA is in Reno Nevada this June. Please contact me ASAP to sign up for a voting delegate. The number of voting delegates is 15 that Modesto Ski Club can have participate due to the Number of Members that are in our club. We are a large group of votes for the convention. THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP WITH MODESTO SKI CLUB IS MAY 1, 2013!!!! We must have our packet sent off and it must be received by May 10 to qualify for early bird pricing. The early bird pricing is $149.00 per person. This includes your meals on Saturday and Sunday. Once we know how many members are going to sign up I will get your total for what you owe for the Convention Package cost will be. If we have 15 Delegates sign up then your portion will be approximately $82.34 per person. I will not know until I have a final number of Delegates from our club. You are also on your own for Lodging and transportation.

The silent auction is FREE! If you just want to travel to Reno for the Silent Auction for the Friday evening event there is no cost for this. You can bid on Travel Packages and usually the savings is about 40 – 50% on what the normal cost of a package would be.

All attendees must purchase on their own the extras which are the Delegate Book and Convention Vest. You are also responsible to sign up for any optional activities which include the Pub Crawl, Golf Tournament, and White Water Rafting, Hike- a portion of the Tahoe Rim Trail, Spa Day or Resort Fun. All this information is located on the Website for Far West. www.fwsa.org

Please contact me via email or home phone ASAP to let me know if you are planning on being a delegate so I may start the list and figure out what each person cost will be. mnighte@aol.com 209-571-8125.

Michelle Nightengale

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Modesto Ski Club Water Ski Weekend

July 26 – 28, 2013

Lake Don Pedro – Blue Oaks Campground The water ski weekend has been reserved for July 26-28, 2013 at the Blue Oaks Campground this year at Lake Don Pedro. This is our 3rd year that we have been at this location. Please contact me to reserve a campsite for your trailer or RV. I have pre-paid for the spots. We have 8 sites with hook-ups in the A area. The amount for each site is $80.00 for the weekend. The amount is the same as last year. FYI each site can have up to 8 people so tent campers join in with some-one who has an RV and share the space.

General note for members that want to just come up for the day. Be sure to contact me so I know you are coming and we will set a specific time for you to arrive. Depending on how low the water level is will determine if we are able to ski from the camping area or another area on the lake. This is critical so we know that you are coming and can let you know where we will be setting up for the day with boats and jet skis. Cell service is not always an option in some of the lower levels so let me know ahead of time.

We will have a group pot luck on Saturday night. Please let me know what you would like to bring to share for the Pot Luck. Each person will need to bring a main meat item to BBQ. I will have flyers at our next general meeting. Contact me to sign up and mail your payment for reserving a site to me personally as I have paid with my CC for all the campsites. Make check payable to Michelle Nightengale.

Here is my email and home phone contact to let me know if you are wanting to sign up for this event.

mnighte@aol.com 209-571-8125.

Michelle Nightengale

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April BirthdaysDan Andrew 05 Bernie Fairfield   09Roxanna Smith 13 Rebecca Ciszek       13Virginia White-Scoble 13 Jillian Santos     14 Judy Hamre   14 Curtis Hennings     14Carole Shakespeare 15 Patrick Kelly    16Randy Lew 17 Robert Gibson 25Ted Mills 29

Current MSC BoardPresident - Debra Clover

First Vice President / Programs - Cheryl KellySecond Vice President / Activities - Pam Shelton

Secretary - Donna LeeTreasurer - Jim Ambrosavage

Lodge Director - Michelle NightengaleMembership - Paula Tucker

Newsletter Editor - Marsha SilveiraRace Director - Ed MoodyLodge Trustee - Doug Ball

Ski Chairperson / BAC Rep - Chuck HenningsWeb Master / Public Relations - Murray Breeze

Historian - Rob OrrPast President - Rien Doornenbal

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