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The Huntsville Ski Club – It's Not All About Skiing" – of 24

March 2010, V1 “It’s Not All About Skiing” www.huntsvilleskiclub.org

WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE? 2. Club News – HSC

Scrapbook , Input Needed! 3. Board of Directors –

Nomination Committee 4. Big Sky – Member's Report! 5. A Spring Break Ski Trip –

Winter Park, Colorado, begins March 13-2010

6. CSC 2010 Spring Convention at Myrtle Beach!

7. 2010 Tennessee Ridge Annual Bike Ride!

8. Fall Creek Falls Spring Trip! 9. Alaska Cruise Sold Out & New Class – Learn to Dance! 10. A Spring Celebration! 11. Ron Paulus' River Cookout! 12. Cinque Terre Adventure Trip 10/5/2010-10/14/2010 13. HSC Fitness Activities 14-17.HSC Calendar of Events - –

Now Online! 17. Dinner & Dance, and

Membership Information 18. Update Your Address! 19. Dance Invitation --

Sophisticated Swingers at the Priceville Palace!

20. Hiking Schedule! 21. Advertise In The flakey and

Membership Swap-N-Shop 22. Club Directory 23. Membership Application 24. Privacy Policy

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

What a marvelous Ski Season!! A few of our HSC skiers slipped away for short trips to Cloudmont, AL and to North Carolina when the eastern part of the country had lots of snow mid-January through late February. A large group of our skiers left on January 23rd for a fun ski trip at Big Sky, Montana; another even larger group headed to Breckenridge, Colorado on January 30th; and another large group enjoyed great snow beginning February 6th at Monarch Pass, Colorado for a week of skiing. Still to come is the Winter Park, Colorado trip beginning March 13th. I hope each of you gives a spirited thank you to Ski Trips Director Gene Hartsfield and his Trip Coordinators Janet Emery, Sue Chatham, and Laura & Andrew Huckabee-Jennings for setting up and executing these great trips for our club. It takes a lot of work to arrange such complicated trips, but it is always a lot of fun for us. Our monthly meetings are a fun event, with lots of smiles and jokes. Plan to attend the next meeting at 7pm, Wednesday, March 17th, when will conduct the annual election of officers and directors. See address below. ~Roger, [email protected]

Monthly HSC meetings are held at the "Huntsville Area Association of Realtors" Building, located at 535 Monroe St. downtown Huntsville.

Next Meeting will be March 17th!

A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Hello Everyone! A lot has happened since the last newsletter. However, I can't wait to tell you-all that we are merging the Flakey Newsletter and the Website. No, I'm just kidding! Well, a little but that is not the news. What I am happy to announce is that I am engaged to Jean, the man most of you know as the Ski Club's Webmaster. It all happened on Valentine's Day, the most romantic day of the year! We have dated nearly a year and our relationship has grown from associates to much more. I joined the Ski Club to meet new friends, but working so close with the webmaster, well -- I gained much more than a friend! In closing, I hope each of you had a great Valentine's Day as well, and maybe I will see you all at one of our upcoming socials. The HSC Social Calendar is beginning to fill up, so log on and check it often! ~Nancy, [email protected] Got a great Photo?

Send your article submissions or pictures to: [email protected]


HSC SCRAPBOOK – YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED! Robin Kastanakis, our HSC Scrapbook Coordinator, would like each of you to provide snapshots of

various club activities. We would like to win the scrapbooking contest with CSC in April, so PLEASE send photos!!!! Contact Robin at [email protected].

WEB SITE STATUS & MATURITY

Two new items are available on our website. The Treasurer Reports Archives, and now an online Photo Gallery!

Capability Priority Functionality Flakey News Accessibility A Members/Public

LogIn A Members Only Membership Data A Members Only

Web Authoring Tool A Login Authors Only eNews Alerts B Members Only

Calendar B Members/Public FlakeyNews Archives B Members Only

BOD Meeting Minutes Archives B Members Only NEW! Treasurer Reports Archives B Members Only

iNews Online B Public Article Rating B Members Only

Election(basic) B Members Only(limited) Survey Capability (basic) B Members/Public Blog Capability (basic) B Fully/Publishers Only

Forums C NA NEW! Photo Gallery C Members/Public

Live Chat C NA Guest Book C NA Breadcrumb B Public Latest News B Members/Public

Popular B Public NewsFlash A Members/Public

Private Messaging B Members Only Work Flow B Authors/Editors... FAQ/Help B BOD/Members/Public

Members Management B Members Only/BOD Memberships Management B Automated


` YOUR ACTION AND PARTICIPATION IS NEEDED! The nominations for the upcoming March 2010 HSC Board of Directors elections are currently as follows:

President – Roger Chassay Vice-President – Bob Breeden Secretary – Cheryl Piette Treasurer – Ed Bernstein Ski Trips Director – Gene Hartsfield Membership Director – Robin Kastanakis Social Director – Isabel Abisied Special Events Director – Jack Risse & Harriet Dobbins Training Director – Gary & Fleecie Petersen Publicity Director – Jim Hall Newsletter Editor – Nancy Putman Historian – Charles Blakely

Additional nominations may be made up to and during the HSC March Meeting. However, if you are interested in serving on the HSC Board of Directors for the following year, please call any of the following members of the nominating committee: Bob Breeden, Hugh Nicholson, Harriet Dobbins, Jim Will or Robyn Lee, and get your name on the ballot. An opportunity will be provided to HSC members to vote electronically during the week prior to the HSC meeting. You will be notified via the “Town Crier” email with the latest nominations and instructions on how to vote electronically. Most of those responding to the query on the website last week indicated that they would like to vote electronically, however, all who have not voted will be given the opportunity to vote at the March meeting. Thank you for your patience, Bob Breeden HSC Nominating Committee Chairman (256) 665-1800 (mobile) (931) 967-5372 (home) [email protected] LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Whom It May Concern: I recently returned from our fabulous 23-30 January Ski Trip to Big Sky, MT (led by Janet Emery). The joy of being with friends, and the beauty of Lone Peak, Big Sky, Old Faithful, etc., caused my creative energy to put "pen to paper" and come up with the attached tribute to our team leader....Janet Emery. I haven't shared this with her yet....just thought, if space permitted, it might be OK to submit it in the Flakey. Whatever you think will be fine. Thanks for the great work you do on our newsletter! Thanks Much, Diane McFarland. (Please see the next page for her tribute.)


Ode (and humble tribute of thanks) to Janet Emery.....Hostess of our Big Sky, MT, ski trip!

Please sing to the tune of: “We Ain’t Got a Barrel of Money”...... Great Memories of Big Sky, Montana, January 23-30, 2010! Come take a trip with a Friend, or your Honey. Pack up your gear & your money, Cause we’re headin’ out West, where the skiing is best, to Glide, Glide, Glide..... Whether Breck, Big Sky, or Salida.......Just leave all your troubles behind ya. ‘Cause we’re gonna go glide, the Continental Divide....Side by Side..... Our Yellowstone day trip was awesome! We saw Eagles, & Elk, & some Bison. Old Faithful was great, snowmobiling first rate....... We.... Ride, Ride, Ride..... Through all kinds of weather, what if the snow don’t fall? As long as we’re together..... It really doesn’t matter at all! Chet Huntley, & Janet we thank you! Had such fun in Big Sky, Montana, Where the blue runs were black!.....There was no turning back!!! And the green runs were blue!....What could we do........but Glide, Glide, Glide.... Oh, we don’t wanna go home tomorrow! Headin’ back East brings us sorrow.... But we’ll come back again, next year with our Friends...To Glide, Glide, Glide!!! Ya’ll Come Back Now! Thanks for a great trip Janet!


Join Us for Great Family Fun Spring Break Ski Trip – Winter Park, Colorado

March 13-20, 2010 (March 15-19: School Spring Break 2010)

Lodging TimberHouse Ski Lodge (7 nights)

• The Lodge is just 700 yards from the Winter Park Base and ski lifts (www.timberhouseskilodge.com)

• Morning and Afternoon shuttle service to and from Timberhouse

• 5 minute walk to main Winter Park bus route • Lodging includes breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner

served at the table • 2 outdoor Hot tubs • Get Away From It All – no TVs, no telephones • Game room, fireplace, evening movies in the living

room • Small sledding hill for the kids • Quiet, safe environment off the main road

Group Lodging Rates (min of 30 people) Newer Section Rooms with private bath: $95/night/person. Rooms with shared bath: $75/night/person. Children 5-11: $58/night Children 3-4: $45/night Children 0-2: $20/night Price includes meal plan: breakfast, tea and dinner. For the week with private bath: Adults: $804.65 including tax and gratuity (double occupancy) Deposits/Cancellation Policies Deposits – $100 required when reservation made. Balance Due – 30 days before arrival Cancellations – refund of deposit up to 60 days before arrival, no refund or transfer after 30 days before arrival. Cancellation Protection Option – up to the full cost of your reservation may be covered. Reservations Each person (family) will arrange lodging accommodations directly with TimberHouse Ski Lodge (866) 726-3050 or [email protected] Note: Reservations must have been booked by Oct 15, 2009 to receive group pricing.

Transportation Air Each person/family is responsible for booking airline reservations to Denver. Recommend reservations be made for a.m. arrival and departure to/from Denver International. Ground Arrival – Home James shuttle transportation will be arranged for groups arriving within a 2-3 hour window to Denver on morning of Mar 13. Other travelers arriving later in the day must make their own transportation arrangements. Departure – Chartered bus service for group early am to Denver. Those with later flights must arrange their own transportation. Ground Transportation Cost Approximate cost will be $100 per person roundtrip. Lift Tickets 5/6 day lift tickets $225 if booked by Oct., $250 after. Children 13-17: $240, 6-12: $120. Additional Fees (Adults only) Sign-up Fee $30, $10 for <18 years of age Party Fee $25 (Adults only)

Laura or Andrew Huckabee-Jennings, Trip Coordinators Phone: (256) 890-9170

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]


CRESCENT SKI COUNCIL 2010 SPRING CONVENTION

April 22 – 25, 2010

Don't Miss Out On A Great Trip! Don’t miss another opportunity for a great beach trip. Meet old friends and make new ones during a fun filled weekend at Myrtle Beach. The CSC Spring Convention is for all CSC members’ enjoyment and relaxation. There will be ski resort representatives, travel agents, ski apparel, dining, dancing, beach Olympics, tennis, golf and much more! Accommodations are one or two bedroom condos, right on the beach. Costs range from $91 to $154 per person in a 2 Bedroom/2 Bath condo for 2 to 3 nights. SITE INFORMATION Kingston Plantation is a 145-acre oceanfront paradise complete with beautifully landscaped grounds and sparkling white sand beaches. Enjoy SPLASH!, the 50,000 square foot pool complex where you can swim, float, sun or just relax. There is a restaurant and lounge on the premises. The Sports and Health Club features an indoor lap pool, and cardio-vascular equipment, sauna, whirlpool, and 13 tennis courts.

LODGING UNITS The Kingston Plantation offers well-furnished and completely equipped condos and villas. Amenities include a full kitchen with coffee maker, microwave and dishwasher, washer and dryer, cable TV, telephones, and maid-service.

Kingston Plantation, 9800 Queensway Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC (843) 449-0006

Reservation and deposit deadline is March 1, 2010 with balance due by March 21, 2010. If you are interested, act now because rooms fill up fast. For more details see: http://www.crescentskicouncil.org/conventions.html and call Bob Breeden (256-665-1800) to make reservations. UPDATE: It looks like we won’t get all 3 nights in Brighton Towers. I have sent a deposit for the two night option and asked to be put on a waiting list for the 3 night option. However, I’d recommend that y’all consider making a reservation at a nearby motel for Thursday night. Remember, there will be a great early-bird reception on Thursday evening about 6 pm for all with free food and drinks. I’ve checked availability and prices on Hotel.com and it looks like several are open for our size group. There was a Le Quinta Inn for $69 and a Hampton Inn for $114 for a room. Either of these prices beat the price at Brighton Towers. We have 12 signed up for the trip so far. If you want, I’ll make a reservation for 6 rooms at either of these places. They also have two beds in each room….for the guys. Look it up and decide what you want to do.

LE QUINTA INN or HAMPTON INN.

Bob Breeden – HSC/CSC Trip Coordinator

Phone: (256) 665-1800 e-mail: [email protected]


What: Fifth Annual Scenic Bicycle ride on TN ridge back roads near Lynchburg, TN (Home of Jack Daniels Distillery) Where: Start from Bob & Debbie Breeden’s – 173 Beech Hill Dr, Winchester, TN Difficulty: Routes include the old 8 mile ridge ride into Lynchburg and optional return routes via Short Creek and Marble Hill. This year we

have added another “green” return route and two longer routes to challenge the more advanced riders; Lexie Crossroads Route (30 mi) and Turkey Creek Route (45+ mi). Transportation from anywhere on the bike route is provided if needed.

Time: The ride begins at 9 am to make the 10 am live radio broadcast and bluegrass music and will last 2-4 hours depending on the route chosen

Lunch: Pot-Luck Picnic-Style lunch will be served at approximately 3:00pm to allow riders plenty of time to complete their rides. A gas grill will be available. Bring a dish to share and BYOB if you desire!

Call Bob Breeden at, (256) 665-1800 ([email protected])

DIRECTIONS TO BREEDEN’S: (GPS – 173 Beech Hill Dr, Winchester, TN 37308) From Hsv take Hwy 231 North to Fayetteville, TN Take Hwy 64 Bypass East toward Winchester, TN After about 3 miles turn left on Hwy 50 E toward Lynchburg, TN After about 12 miles turn right at Shell station following Hwy 50 E,

toward Tims Ford Dam.

After about 9 miles turn left on Galloway Lane After 1.5 miles turn right on Evans Rd at Church Bear left on Beech Hill Dr 2nd House on Left!

Along the route is Nearby Lynchburg, TN, the home of the Jack Daniels Distillery; only a short walk or bike ride from downtown Lynchburg. Tours are conducted every day of the week, including most holidays. A visit to the quaint Lynchburg square is like turning back the clock a hundred years. Many restaurants, gift shops and even a museum may be of Interest. If anyone is interested in making a day and night of it, there are several choices:

Winchester Lynchburg

Best Western Inn; 1602 Dinah Shore Blvd -- 931-967-4492 Lynchburg Country Inn - 931-759-5995 --Goosbranch Farm B&B - 931-759-5919 Jameson Inn; 1838 Decherd Blvd – 931-962-0130 Lynchburg B&B - 931-759-5158 -- Maplewood B&B - 931-759-7010

Economy Inn; 516 S College St -- 931-967-9130 Mulberry House B&B - 931-433-8461 -- (Get a history lesson free with this - the owner is the daughter of one of the Jack Daniels Distillery owners - and gives horse & buggy rides in Lynchburg)

Winchester Inn; 700 S College St -- 931-967-3846 Tolley House B&B - 931-759-726 -- Tucker Inn B&B - 931-759-5922

Antebellum Inn (B&B) -- 974 Lynchburg Rd – 931-967-5550 Old Dr Cox Farm B&B - 931-759-4392

Please check out the route descriptions on our website: http://huntsvilleskiclub.org/CMS/index.php/recreation-a-trips/recreation-center/bike-central/227-tn-ridge-ride-5”


A Useful Tool - Snow and Ski Report: This is a FREE application for those of you who own an iPhone. This tool is back for the 2009-10 ski season, and REI

has upped the features and functionality of last year Apple's Staff favorite, the REI Snow Report. You can download to your phone from here: (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snow-and-ski-report-by-rei/id299120437?mt=8 )

TIME FOR A SPRINGTIME GETAWAY May 7-9, 2010

Come out with the club to Fall Creek Falls State Park,TN for a weekend of hiking biking, and nature walks. You can fish from your Villa deck! Enjoy a Friday night seafood buffet, golf, play tennis, rent a boat, view waterfalls with or without hiking! See spring wildflowers, enjoy a Saturday night BBQ and potluck, or just relax at your lakeside cabin. LODGING: 7-3 bedroom Lakeside Villas @Approx. $360/ villa/2 night weekend. The villas are 3 bedroom cabins. 2 bedrooms with 2 double beds, 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds, 2 baths, and a fully equiped kitchen. Space for 30 people with 2 people/bedroom. Family groupings with higher density can be accommodated in bedrooms with 2 doubles.. ACTIVITIES: Friday Night Seafood Buffet at the Lodge at own expense ($15.95 this year) Saturday Evening Potluck Cookout at the Villas bring dish to share: meat/beverages/paper provided. Saturday/Sunday Daytime activities include hiking, biking, fishing, and canoeing. Ranger led outings in am and pm. TRANSPORTATION: Personal Vehicle of Participants and bring your bike if you want to ride. COSTS: Party Fee: $10 Villas $360/Villa or $120/Room in Villa for the weekend. RESERVATIONS: Trip co coordinators are:

Cher Piette, e-mail: [email protected], 883-2303 (home) or 508-6007 (cell) or Merrie Duncan, e-mail: [email protected], 256-533-4897 (home)

FALL CREEK FALLS WEEKEND

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Morale, Welfare and Recreation at Redstone Arsenal Proudly Presents

"DANCING LIKE THE STARS 2010" A Program of Ballroom Dance Classes For Beginner And Intermediate Dancers

Instructors: Mary Jo Blount & Vincent Guarin Classes will be temporarily held at the Myra Garriott School Age Center, BLDG 3155 and will resume at the Diane Campbell Recreation Center, BLDG 3711 when building renovations are completed. Classes will usually be held on Thursday evenings for 1 1/2 hrs. Tuition is based on $11 per couple per class ($44 for a 4-week course; $55 for a 5-week course; and $66 for a 6-week course).

The one-time 1 1/2 hr. special class in January, "Introduction to Ballroom Dancing" is free and without obligation. It is an overview of the "Dancing Like The Stars 2010" program and of Ballroom Dancing in general. The class is intended for those with very little or no experience who may be interested in finding out more about ballroom dancing before registering for a course. The class will consist of an overview with lecture, a handout, dance demonstrations, Q & A, and some very basic instruction. Refreshments will be provided. No experience is necessary to register for a Basic (Beginner) course. Participants who wish to repeat a Basic course for review purposes, may eliminate the first class only and pay a reduced tuition. For an Intermediate course, some prior dance experience is required, which may have been obtained at RSA or elsewhere. Each new couple registering for a course for the first time in the program, will be provided with a free CD of ballroom dance music for practice purposes. Instructors will invite the participants to accompany them to local dances. Attendance at these dances is optional. A minimum of 7 couples is required to conduct a course and the class size will be limited to the size of the facility and the types of dances offered. From time-to-time, a free dance party hosted by the Recreation Center Manager will be provided for the program participants

For more program, registration or class information call 876-4531

ROOM PRICES $370.00 Inside Room (2) Window Rooms Not Available At

Group Rates $820.00 Balcony Rooms (2 $357.00 Port Charges & Taxes Per Person

STOPS: BOARD SHIP IN SEATTLE TUESDAY At Sea ....................................... Wednesday Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord ............. Thursday Skagway ................................... Friday Juneau ...................................... Saturday Ketchikan.................................. Sunday Victoria B.C. .............................. Monday

DEPOSITS $25.00 Per Person To Block Space And $25 Sign Up Fee $350.00 Per Person Deposit DUE ‐ April 21st 2010 Final Payment July 1st 2010

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Up to April 21st, No Penalty

April 21st to July 1st

$350/Person to cancel

July 1st to July 24th 50% penalty to cancel

After July 24th ‐ Full penalty to cancel

To Register, Contact Jack Risse

15049 Ashmont Blvd. Huntsville, AL 35803

Phone: (256) 881-7760 e-mail: [email protected]

August 10 – 17, 2010 Roundtrip from Seattle Tuesday to Tuesday


DIRECTIONS FROM HUNTSVILLE: West On Us 72 (46 Miles From Research Park) -Thru Athens, then thru Rogersville -Past Elgin 2 Miles, -At Mile Marker 48, Turn Left On Lauderdale County Rd 33 -At The North Alabama Flea Market -Go 2.3 Miles And Then Veer Right On County Rd 415. (County Rd 33 Will Curve Left--Don’t take the left) -Go I.1 Miles To 9th House On Lake-House Number 1131 Is On The Post. FROM FLORENCE AL: Go East On U.S 72 Toward Huntsville- 12 Miles From Cox Creek Parkway -Pass Killen, Al - 6 More Miles -Pass Uncle Charlie’s Flea Market -Pass Center Star -- One More Mile -Turn Right On Lauderdale County Rd 33 At The North Alabama Flea Market -Go 2.3 Miles And Then Veer Right On County Rd 415. (County Rd 33 Will Curve Left- Don’t take the left)


Cinque Terre Adventure Trip 10/5/2010-10/14/2010

$2595*

Includes Roundtrip Air From Atlanta And Breakfast Daily

Hiking In Cinque Terre & Portofino

Sightseeing In Pisa, Lucca, & Florence

*With An Optional Extension To Venice Thru 10/19/2010 - $625

Deadline For Sign Up April 29, 2010

For A Full Itinerary and Sign Up Information, go to: www.atlantaskiclub.org

Mary Donaldson – Trip Leader 770-977-9017 Or 404-680-4902 [email protected]


TENNIS: Tennis continues at Huntsville High at 8am on Saturday mornings. Meet and choose your own doubles teams. BIKING: Biking Wednesday—Aldridge Creek, gather at 1pm and leave at 1:15pm. The total length of the Greenway including the section along the Tennessee River is a little over 11miles round trip and basically flat. There is a small park with parking/restrooms near the northern end of the greenway where we meet. SWIMMING: Meet each Thursday at 5:00pm at the Natatorium, at 2213 Drake Ave. It is located in the Brahan Spring Park off Drake Avenue. It features 2 three-meter and 2 one-meter diving boards, and is 50 meters long by 25 yards wide. Facility has showers, lockers, sundeck, weight area and motorized roof that can be rolled back on warm days. The facility offers exercise classes and swimming and diving teams. Price is $3. HIKING: Hikes are continuing in February and are listed in the following pages. Note: Hikers will gather at 1:20pm and leave promptly at 1:30pm. Hikes will last approx. 2 hours and you need to bring some water or drink in case of thirst. Wear good shoes and bring a jacket if weather is cooler.

Please Contact

Clyde Lewis at 256.539.1754 or Dave Kostowny at 256.682.1233

for additional information. TENNIS LESSONS: Tennis lessons are free for beginners and will be given by appointment only by tennis tournament player Dave Kostowny. The lesson will be given at the Dublin Tennis center and be for approx. 1 hour duration. Contact Dave Kostowny for details at [email protected] or phone: (256) 682.1233.

Dave Kostowny, HSC Training Director [email protected]

(256) 682-1233


HSC March Event Listing Please note that the HSC Calendar is NOW ONLINE! Below is a screen shot of our "Calendar of Events". For more Information, and additional printing capabilities, please go to our website at:

http://huntsvilleskiclub.org/CMS/index.php/news/calendar

A calendar is a living document subject to frequent changes. Please remember to check the online calendar for updates and changes. Things are likely to be scheduled after you receive this newsletter!!!

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Ballroom Dance! (7:00 pm) Learn to dance... The Huntsville Ballroom Dance Club provides dance lessons, a dance style per... Contact Info : Social Director, Isabel Abiseid (256) 772-2096 Email : [email protected]

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Bike@Aldridge Creek (1:00 pm) Biking each Wednesday at Aldridge Creek, Begins at 1:00pm each Wednesday! Contact Info : Training Director David Kostowny (256) 325-2296 Email : [email protected]

Thursday, March 04, 2010

Swim@Natatorium (8:00 am) Meet each Thursday at 5:00pm at the Natatorium at 2213 Drake Avenue. It is located in the Brahan...(read more online)

Friday, March 05, 2010

TGIF-Social (5:30 pm) Meet at West End Grill the first Friday of each month at 5:30pm. Come and enjoy great company! Contact Info : Social Director, Isabel Abiseid (256) 772-2096 Email : [email protected]

Saturday, March 06, 2010

Tennis@HHS (8:00 am) Tennis continues at Huntsville High School each Saturday morning at 8:00am. Meet and choose your own...(read more online) Contact Info : Training Director, David Kostowny (256) 325-2296 Email : [email protected]

Sunday, March 07, 2010

Monte Sano Hike! (1:20 pm) Monte Sano St. Park at hiker’s parking lot. Contact Info : Clyde Lewis (2560 539-1754


Ballroom Dance! (7:00 pm) Learn to dance... The Huntsville Ballroom Dance Club provides dance lessons, a dance style per...(read more online) Contact Info : Social Director, Isabel Abiseid (256) 772-2096 Email : [email protected]






HSC March Event Listing (Continued…) Saturday, March 13, 2010


Winter Park Trip (All Day) Contact Info : Laura or Andrew Huckabee-Jennings, Trip Coordinators (256) 890-9170 [email protected] or [email protected] Email : [email protected]



Monte Sano Hike! (1:20 pm) Monte Sano St. Park at hiker’s parking lot. Contact Info : Harriet Dobbins (256) 325-4595

Monday, March 15, 2010



Winter Park Trip (All Day) Winter Park Ski Trip over spring break. For details click here. Contact Info : Laura or Andrew Huckabee-Jennings Email : [email protected]

Ballroom Dance! (7:00 pm) Learn to dance! The Huntsville Ballroom Dance Club provides dance lessons, a dance style per...(read more online) Contact Info : Social Director, Isabel Abiseid (256) 772-2096 Email : [email protected]


Winter Park Ski Trip (All Day) Contact Info : Laura or Andrew Huckabee-Jennings, Trip Coordinators (256) 890-9170 [email protected] or [email protected] Email : [email protected]


BOD Mtg (6:00 pm) All Huntsville Ski Club members are invited to attend the Board of Directors meeting scheduled the...(read more online) Contact Info : Roger Chassay – President; Email: [email protected]

HSC_Elections (7:00 pm) ...Join the Huntsville Ski Club - It's not all about skiing for its monthly meeting at the... Contact Info : Roger Chassay – President; Email: [email protected]



Winter Park Ski Trip (All Day) Contact Info : Laura or Andrew Huckabee-Jennings, Trip Coordinators (256) 890-9170 [email protected] or [email protected]


HSC March Event Listing (Continued…) Friday, March 19, 2010

Winter Park Ski Trip (All Day) Contact Info : Laura or Andrew Huckabee-Jennings, Trip Coordinators (256) 890-9170 [email protected] or [email protected]

TGIF-Social (5:30 pm) Meet at Logan's Road House on Balmoral Rd. just off Airport Road. Everyone meets the third Friday...(read more online) Contact Info : Social Director, Isabel Abiseid (256) 772-2096 Email : [email protected]


Tennis@HHS (8:00 am) Tennis continues at Huntsville High School each Saturday morning at 8:00am. Meet and choose your own... Contact Info : Training Director, David Kostowny (256) 325-2296 Email : [email protected]

Winter Park Trip (All Day) Contact Info : Laura or Andrew Huckabee-Jennings, Trip Coordinators (256) 890-9170 [email protected] or [email protected]

Elk's.Dinner Dance (6:00 pm) Join HSC and others in an Elk's Dinner Dance...(read more online) Contact Info : Vince Guarin, [email protected]


Land Trust Hike! (1:20 pm) Land Trust parking lot on Monte Sano Blvd (across from Burritt Museum) Contact Info : Glen Wallenta @ (256) 859-9154










Monte Sano Hike! (1:20 pm) Monte Sano St. Park at hiker’s parking lot (Blue Bell hike) Contact Info : Alan Greene @ (256) 534-7849


HSC March Event Listing (Continued…) Tuesday, March 30, 2010




DINNER & DANCE – March 20th, 2010!!!

All HSC members and friends are invited to attend a dinner dance at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, March 20 at 6:00 pm. After dinner, the Paul Chambers Combo, an excellent and

very popular band from the Decatur area will be playing for our listening and dancing pleasure from 7:30- 10:15. Steak dinner: $14; chicken: $12.

Tickets may be purchased from

Vince Guarin no later than Tuesday, March 16th, so don’t wait!!! Call Vince at 880-6928 or email him at [email protected].

MEMBER INFORMATION TO ALL HSC MEMBERS: We would like to thank all of our members for their continued support. It is still not too late to join or to renew your membership! If you have been too busy or forgot to join, please consider doing it now. Note that if you pay your dues between May thru August, your membership is valid through August 31st of the following year.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

David & Becky Miller Roger Renfroe Crystal Kastanakis Donna Reichel

If you have not yet registered on the HSC Website, go to: www.huntsvilleskiclub.org On the left side of the page, you will see a LOGIN screen. Click "Register" and follow the instructions!

Click "REGISTER" here…


HOW TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS: Please submit changes of address or any other information by logging into your online profile. After you log on, just follow these instructions: First, Log onto the HSC Website, and click on: "Your HSC Account" Second, Click "Update Your Profile" Third, Click on the Tab "Address" and enter your information… Before you leave the page, be sure to Click "UPDATE" to save your new information. Note that you may be asked to input additional information such as marital status, and your membership date. Just click on the tabs across the top to update the required fields. Just be sure to take the last step to UPDATE and save your information. It's that simple!

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Note that this advertisement is for your enjoyment and information only. All dancing events advertised and are approved by the HSC Board of Directors. Thank you, the Flakey News Editor.

Calling All Dancers! This Friday night, the Sophisticated Swingers will be playing at the Priceville Palace and unfortunately, if there are not at least 40 people (20 couples), the owner, Selma, a nice lady who has been having the Swingers play every month for about the last 18 years, will have to put an end to "the ballroom dance". Attendance has been very small and the Swingers have been playing for free to help her out. At the last two first Fridays we attended, in January the band members outnumbered the dancers and last month I think we counted 11 couples. Mary Jo and I will be going this Friday, March 5th and we are asking you to attend if you possibly can. We will be going to dinner first at the "Old" Greenbrier Restaurant at 6:00pm and then drive on over to the Palace. The music starts at 7:30pm. If you would like to join us for dinner or meet us at the Palace, please reply or call me and I will make table reservations if we have a group. Admission to the Palace is $15 per couple and cans of soda are only $1 each. Everyone is Welcome, so please come! Thanks, Vince, 880-6928 [email protected]


Just a few more hikes remaining! For more Information, and additional printing capabilities, please go to our website at:

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MARCH 2010

Date Location Leader Contact #

7 Monte Sano St. Park at hiker’s parking lot Clyde Lewis 539-1754

14 Monte Sano St. Park at hiker’s parking lot Harriet Dobbins 325-4595

21 Land Trust on Bankhead Parkway (just above Tollgate on the right)

Glen Wallenta 859-9154

28 Monte Sano St. Park at hiker’s parking lot (Blue Bell hike)

Alan Greene 534-7849

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2009 Huntsville Ski Club Directory

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Subaru is a proud sponsor of the Crescent Ski Council (CSC) Racing program. Part of their sponsorship package this year includes the VIP Discount program for all CSC members. Qualifying members of a CSC club can purchase or lease a new Subaru at 2% below dealer cost minus any incentives, which are currently being offered. To qualify, you must have been a member of the Huntsville Ski Club for at least six (6) months. If you are interested, please notify Bob Breeden at –email address - [email protected] of your intent to participate. Subaru will mail the VIP information to you, which will include information about local dealers participating in the VIP program. Once you have received the information, you can go to a local dealer, pick out the Subaru that you want, the dealer will pull the invoice and let the purchaser/leasee know if there are any current incentives. Please take advantage of this wonderful benefit that Crescent Racing has secured for all CSC clubs.


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