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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE COUNCIL MEETING:
NOV 14, 2017
NOTE LOCATION: The Back 9 at the Stanley Golf
Course (formerly the
Whinstone Tavern)
Following meeting:
Dec. 12, 2017
CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL
skiclub.com November, 2017 [email protected]
What a wonderful Fall season we have been
having!!
All good things come to an end, but in the case of
the Connecticut Ski Council, the coming turn to
colder weather means that we have much to look
forward to!!
At the Nov. 14 meeting everyone will be picking up
the discount tickets that the Council has made
available through the hard work of our bulk ticket
volunteers. As you get these tickets to distribute to
your members, please thank Nancy and Cheryl for
their diligence and hard work on our behalf!
The next weekend, THE SNOWBALL will kick off the
season with a rousing time at the Windsor Marriott
with dancing and partying to the sounds of Eight to
the Bar, and the opportunity to win some great
raffle prizes. Did you get your tickets to this great
time?
Regarding our various committees:
SKI VOUCHERS – Nancy Nolan (Southern tier) and
Cheryl Parmelee (Northern tier) will have the
tickets available for pickup. Make sure that you
have a representative from your club at the Nov. 14
meeting to get them – they won’t be mailed!
AWARENESS DAYS – John Filakovsky has posted
the preliminary Awareness Day calendar on the
website. AWARENESS DAY STICKERS still need to
be picked up by a few clubs. Remember, if your
club dues have not been paid, we will not make the
stickers available to you. We know that many clubs
have had Open Houses, and have signed on new
members. As your club grows and needs additional
stickers, we will make them available to you at each
Council meeting.
CSC SNOWBALL – As mentioned above, the
SNOWBALL is upon us. Marsha Baretta, Joy Dutra
and their volunteers have done a fantastic job in
planning a super event for Sat. Nov. 18, at
the newly-renovated Windsor Marriott.
Massive raffle, Awards ceremony,
installation of the new Council Ambassador,
Club hospitality suites, and music by Eight to
the Bar! Come one, come all for a great
time with the Connecticut Ski Council!
We owe a special debt to Bob and Kristine
Kaczmarczyk for hosting the Ambassador
Day at their home on October 22.
NATIONAL SKI COUNCIL FEDERATION – Ben
Tomszak represented the CT Ski Council at
the annual meeting held recently in Canada,
and Ben will speak with us at the Nov. 14
business meeting about the conference and
information he gained.
MONDAY NIGHT RACING – Rob Dexter is
once again coordinating Monday Night
Racing at Mt. Southington, and we will be
kicking off the season with a registration and
pizza party night on December 18. Because
of the way that the holidays fall this year,
the first night of real competition (i.e.
racing) will be January 8, 2018.
KIDS’ DAY – We have a committee!!
We will announce the Kids’ Day date at the
November 14 meeting.
OnSNOW WEEKEND – As you probably
know by now, we will be hosted by Okemo
on March 2, 3 and 4, 2018. We hope for a
great turnout, and some competitive fire!!
It would be great to have all of the clubs
represented! Come join us to race, party
and have a generally good time!!
CSC WEBSITE – MAKE SURE THAT YOU TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF THE CSC’S WEBSITE TO
POST YOUR CLUB TRIPS AND OTHER
ACTIVITIES!
Newsletter Deadline
The next newsletter will be
for December – deadline is
Nov. 20. Send to me at
Thanks, Ginny Ludwig
Bill Leuze is doing a great job
posting additional discounts
that are available to all of our
members. Please encourage
your membership to visit the
Council website on a regular
basis.
Also remember – the
Council’s website has links to
your club websites. It is a
great idea to log on to your
own website as if you were
someone looking for a club to
join – you may be shocked to
find out how difficult it may
be to do so! Just saying…….
I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING
YOU ALL AT THE ‘BACK NINE’
AT STANLEY GOLF COURSE,
AT 7:30 pm on NOV. 14.
Jonathan
BULK TICKET NEWS
All orders for Southern and Northern tiers have been
placed with the resorts. Please be sure your club
sends a representative to pick up your orders at the
Nov. 14 CSC meeting. NO EXCEPTIONS!
With the introduction of RFID cards at Okemo,
Mt. Sunapee and Sugarbush, it is important that
members using these bulk tickets understand the
procedures. The full RFID policy will be posted on
the website. Also remember that Killington and Pico
are live tickets, so don’t carry any extra tickets in
your ski clothing or wallet, as they will be scanned
along with the ticket you are using for the day.
Questions?? Contact Nancy at [email protected]
for southern tier, or Cheryl Parmalee at
[email protected] for northern tier.
RAFFLE and SKI CLUB BANNERS AT THE
SNOWBALL
Are you ready to “Shake It Up” at this year’s Snowball
November 18? Please remember to bring your club’s
banner to the Nov. 14 CSC meeting if you did not
bring it to the Ambassador Reception. You also may
bring it to the Marriott on Nov. 18 NO LATER THAN
3:00 p.m. The engineering staff at the Marriott are the
only ones who can hang the banners. They will take
them down on Sunday morning, so please pick up
your banner around 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.
Also… we have some fabulous raffle prizes, but the
raffle will only get better if every club and everyone
contributes something. So, if you haven’t already
turned in raffle prizes your club has solicited…please
deliver them to us at the next CSC meeting – and don’t
forget to buy your raffle tickets at the Snowball!
See you there,
Marsha Baretta
CSC Vice President
Just a Note…………
OnSnow Winter Carnival lodging available at Winterplace at Okemo
through Danbury Ski Club. 2 BR and 3 BR on a PER CONDO basis only.
2 BR are $1420 ($600 deposit); 3 BR are $1800 ($700 deposit (due
Nov. 16. Condos located at top of A & B base lifts - almost ski in-ski out.
Walk to annual Fri. Night Happy Hour Mudslide Party.
Contact: Dave Zuraw at [email protected].
Thanksgiving Weekend at Danbury Lodge in Weston. On Rt. 100, for
just $1000. Rustic farmhouse w/ 6 BR sleeping up to 35. Full kitchen
w/ 2 stoves, 3 fridges, large dining room and living room w/ fireplace,
player piano, cable and WiFi.
It is 10 min. to Ludlow, and <40 min. to Killington.
Contact: Dave Zuraw, [email protected].
Bus Day Trips. If your club runs day bus trips to a ski resort, there are
federal regulations that may impact your planning. The rules are in
regard to length of service for the drivers. If you have questions,
contact Peter from Winterset Ski Club at 203-231-6241, or at
Ambassador’s Angle
Sunday, Oct. 22 was Ambassador Reception Day – by now a new
Ambassador for the Connecticut Ski Council has been selected!
Now it is time to wrap up the last minute details:
If your club’s raffle prizes were not submitted at the Ambassador
Reception, please get them, along with the log sheets, to us ASAP!
Snowball ticket sales deadline is the Nov. 14 CSC meeting. ALL unsold
tickets, log sheets of sold tickets, and payment MUST be turned in at the
Nov. meeting. If payment is not received then, your club will be charged
$25 for each outstanding ticket that has not been paid for.
Rooms are still available at the Windsor Marriott for $99 on the night of
the Snowball. This price is available until Nov. 3, 2017.
On the night of the Snowball, there will be a happy hour from 7-8:00 pm.
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Eight to the Bar is our band.
It will be a great night to “Shake It Up” and have a lot of fun.
See you at the next CSC meeting, and at the Snowball!
Joy Dutra, 2017/2018 CSC Ambassador
Ski Movie at Southern CT State University
Nov. 10, 7:00 PM, $8 tickets. You get a movie AND a LIFT
TICKET TO MT. SOUTHINGTON (sorry, can’t use it for
racing). Takes place at Lyman Center.
OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO….
Here are the ski trips that are available now, hosted by
some of our member clubs. Time to sharpen your skis.
SUGARLOAF, MAINE
Jan. 7-12, 2018 Host: Central CT Snow Snakes
Includes: Condo, 5 ½-day lift ticket, lesson (teens 15-18 add
$12 daily); access to fitness center and outdoor center (lift
ticket is interchangeable), Monday night welcome party.
Cost: Adult ski & stay (min occ); studio to 2 BR condo - $470;
3 to 5 BR condo $425. Kids ages 4-14 (lift, rentals, lessons
(no bed)** $149. ** Empty bed supplement ($203) can be
added to kids’ price to occupy bedspace.)
Balance due Dec. 1. Non-member fee $25/single, 50/family.
Contact: Marie Carparelli at [email protected] or
860-640-5765.
STOWE, VT
Jan 18-21, 2018 Host: NAVA Ski Club
Includes: 3-day lift ticket; 3 nights at Commodore Inn; 3
breakfasts, 1 dinner.
Cost: $448/doub occ. Non-skier discount $142; add Sunday
night for $86 (incl. lift ticket for Mon.) $150 deposit due
Oct. 12 (non-refundable); balance due Dec. 17.
Contact: Enid Batista-Gendron; [email protected], or
203-723-1071
BRECKENRIDGE and VAIL, CO
Feb. 4-9, 2018 Host: Central CT Snow Snakes
Includes: R/T air nonstop from Hartford to Denver via
United; R/T hotel & airport transfers; 5 nights at Beaver Run
Resort in Breckenridge; 4 out of 6-day lift ticket valid at
Breckenridge, Keystone, A-Basin, Vail and Beaver Creek;
welcome wine & cheese reception; AND group day trip to
Vail with transportation.
Cost: $1445 pp/doub occ in hotel (2 queens, sitting area,
microwave, fridge); $1550 pp/in Colorado Suite (1 queen,
sleeper, mini-kitchen, spa tub, fireplace, private balcony);
$1500 pp/with 4 in 2BR suite; $1630 pp/with 3 in 2BR suite
(1 queen room, 2 queen room, sleeper sofa, full kitchen,
fierplace, private balcony)
Contact: Ray Irvin, 860-930-9748 or [email protected]
SUGARLOAF, MAINE
Feb. 8-11, 2018 Host: The Goodmen Club
Includes: 3 nights at Sugarloaf Hotel; 3-day lift ticket.
Cost: $350 pp/ 6 per 3 BR condo; $375 pp/4 per 2 BR condo;
$450 pp/2 at Sugarloaf Hotel.
Contact: Donna Yanick at [email protected] or Ken
Cutcliffe at [email protected].
PARK CITY, UTAH
Feb. 10-17, 2018 Host: Pinnacle Ski Club
Includes: R/T non-stop air from Newark to Salt Lake City; all ground
transportation; 7 nights at Park City Doubletree/Hilton; welcome
reception, daily breakfast; 2 group dinners. 3-day lift ticket to
Park City/The Canyons; 1-day bus trip and tickets to Snowbird and
Powder Mountain.
Cost: $1950/pp; doub occ.
Contact: Steve Hassel – 203-252-9423, or at
[email protected], or Mike Finick at 203-218-7282,
INTERLAKEN, SWITZERLAND
Feb. 16-24, 2018 Host: Metroland Ski Club
Includes: R/T air Boston/Zurich via American; all ground transfers;
7 nights at 3-star City Hotel Oberland; welcome drink; full hot and
cold daily breakfas buffet; local taxes, fuel surcharges, air taxes;
optional tour to Bern, Luzerne, Zermatt.
Cost: $1289 pp/doub; $1489 pp/single
Contact: Brian McNamara, 201-262-7588,
TELLURIDE, CO
Feb. 23-March 2, 2018 Host: Central CT Snow Snakes
Includes: R/T air from Hartford to Montrose, CO; R/T hotel &
airport transfers; 7 nights at Hotel Telluride; daily full breakfast; 5
or 7-day lift ticket; complimentary welcome wine, cheese, hors
d’oeuvres reception.
Cost: $2175 pp/in Signature double with 1 king or 2 double beds,
sitting area, wet bar, mini-fridge, small appliances, humidifier,
private balcony.
Contact: Patti Christiana, 860-978-2744, or at
[email protected]; or Jennifer Gillotti, 860-989-8386,
or at [email protected]
ATTITASH/WILDCAT, NH
Feb. 23-25, 2018 Host: Danbury Ski Club
Includes: 2 nights slopeside at Attitash Grand Summit Hotel, with
pool & hot tub; 2-day lift ticket good at Attitash & Wildcat; Sat.
group dinner & raffle at Attitash.
Cost: $335 pp/doub occ. Deposit at sign-up; bal. due Dec. 31.
Contact: Charles Rubano at 860-463-3125, or at
INDIAN HEAD RESORT, LINCOLN, NH (Skiing Cannon, Loon,
Bretton Woods, Waterville Valley)
Feb. 25-March 2, 2018 Host: NAVA Ski Club
Includes: 5-day mid-week pass; après ski party, Cannon tram;
twilight wine and cheese party.
Cost: $620 pp/doub occ; $555 pp/triple; $510 pp/quad.
$150 discount for non-skier
Contact: Enid Batista-Gendron, [email protected],
203-723-1071
LODGING DEALS THIS SEASON
COMMODORES Inn at Stowe
$78/night, doub occ: Dec, Jan, Feb and April
$98/night, doub occ: March
Includes breakfast: 10% tax, 8% service on room additional)
800-44-STOWE or 802-253-7131
GOLDEN EAGLE RESORT at Stowe
Use Promo code: SKICLUB2018 when booking at
goldeneagleresort.com.
Discount is applied to Best Available Rate: 10%-40% depending on
dates & availability. Breakfast not included.
800-626-1010
STOWEFLAKE MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA
$209/night, doub occ (Dec, Jan, and April)
$229/night, doub occ (Feb and March)
Rates start from Luxury Level Guestrooms. Tax, gratuity and breakfast
not included. Based on availability.
800-760-1049
STOWE MOTEL AND SNOWDRIFT
$72/night, doub occ in Superior Room (Dec and April)
$80/night, doub occ in Deluxe Efficiency (Jan, Feb and March)
$80/night, doub occ in Superior Room (Sun-Thurs)$110/night,
doub occ in Superior Room (Fri & Sat)
$100/night, doub occ in Deluxe Efficiency (Sun-Thurs)
$125/night, doub occ in Deluxe Efficiency (Fri & sat)
Rates include hearty continental breakfast. 10% tax not included.
800-829-7629
TOWN & COUNTRY RESORT at Stowe
$68/night, doub occ (Dec & April) Breakfast not included.
$79/night, doub occ (Jan & Feb) Full breakfast included.
$99/night, doub occ (March) Full breakfast included.
10% tax additional
800-323-0311
Conditions:
Please make reservations in advance.
Reservations subject to availability.
Please let the lodging property know that you are participating in
the 2017-2018 Ski Club & Council Appreciation Days
MORE CLUB TRIPS THIS SEASON
BIG SKY, MONTANA
March 6-13, 2018 Host: Newington Ski Club
Includes: R/T air Hartford to Bozeman via United; R/T
Bozeman-Big Sky motor coach; 7 nights at Big Horn Condos; 5
out of 6-day lift pass (deduct $400 if using MaxPass); welcome
reception; mountain tour; discount equipment rental; current
taxes.
Cost: $1750 pp
Contact: John Hunter, 860-635-3257, or
LE PORTES DU SOLEIL, MORZINE, FRANCE
March 9-17, 2018 Host: Winterset Ski Club
12 resorts in 2 countries; 24 mountains, 50 summits, 300 runs,
196 lifts.
Includes: R/T air Newark to Geneva; R/T bus transfers; 7 nights
at Chalet Hotel Fleur des Neiges (5-star); daily breakfast and
dinner; lodging and transportation taxes. NOT INCLUDED:
trip insurance; lift tickets (6 days – approx. $315); baggage
fees; self-directed sight-seeing; Winterset Ski Club
membership
Cost: $1965 pp/doub occ
Contact: Carolyn Eiseman, 203-482-2421, or
PARK CITY – CANYONS, UTAH
March 11-18, 2018 Host: Meriden Ski & Snowboard Club
Includes: R/T air Hartford to Salt Lake City via United; R/T
airport/hotel transfers via motor coach; 7 nights at Park Ave
Condos (Gold units); 4 out of 6-day pass; 1 day lift pass at Deer
Valley; baggage handling; taxes & fees. Cost: $1675 - $1835.
Contact: Wayne Gineo, 860-463-5903, or [email protected].
SNOWMASS, COLORADO
March 24-31, 2018 Host: Metroland Ski Club
Includes: R/T air Boston or NYC; 7 nights in 2-BR condo (based
on 4 occ) at Top of the Village Condos; 5 out of 10 day lift
ticket (valid at all Aspen mountains); R/T ground transport;
pizza welcome party; White Diamond hotel services.
Options: R/T luggage porter $10 pp; ski/board rentals; travel
ins.; senior pricing; additional lift ticket days.
Cost: $1399 pp. Land only package $969.
Contact: Brian McNamara, 201-262-7588,
ATTITASH RESORT AND WILDCAT MOUNTAIN
Ski Council Appreciation Days 2017-2018
Date Appreciation Rate Group Rate
Thurs Jan 4 $36 $40
Fri Jan 5 $36 $40
Sat Jan 6 $47 $51
Sun Jan7 $36 $50
Fri Feb 9 $36 $40
Sat Feb 10 $47 $51
Sun Feb 11 $36 $40
Fri Mar 16 $17 $17
Sat Mar 17 $47 $51
Sun Mar 18 $36 $36
Must have valid photo ID and valid ski club/council
membership card. One ticket per member per day. Use any
ticket window. Groups of 15 or more contact
[email protected] at least 24 hours prior to arrival.
SKI BUTTERNUT
CSC Ski Club Discount
$40 almost every weekend & holiday*
$20 every Monday – Friday non-holiday*
$30 equipment rental almost every day*
$25 group lesson almost every weekend & holiday*
*Valid for members of ski clubs in the CT Ski Council &
immediate family (spouse & children only).
Not valid MLK weekend (Jan 13-15, 2018) or Presidents’
Weekend (Feb 17-19, 2018.)
Holiday rates apply Dec 24-Jan 1, 2018, and Feb 20-25, 2018.
Check in at group ticket booth weekends & holidays 8:00 AM
to noon; Main office all other times.
Present valid CSC ID and Photo ID; cash or credit card only.
Skibutternut.com
CATAMOUNT
Special rates for ski club members!
$20 Midweek, non-holiday
$49 Weekends including holidays
$45 Sundays, non-holiday
Just show your valid club ID with CSC sticker for discount!
Catamountski.com
GORE MOUNTAIN
Ski Council and Club Appreciation Days
One-day ticket: $42 Two-day ticket: $75
Available on any of the following dates:
Sat Dec 9 Sun Dec 10
Thurs Dec 21 Fri Dec 22
Mon Jan 8 Mon Feb 5
Thurs Mar 8 Fri Mar 9
Sat Mar 24 Sun Mar 25
Purchase tickets at Guest Services on the lower level of
Northwoods Lodge. Each person must show photo ID and
valid club membership card with valid CT Ski Council sticker.
MOUNT SNOW RESORT Mount Snow has some really awesome ticket prices for us this
season, in addition to our bulk ticket voucher rates.
Make note of these dates:
Dec 12 – buy a ticket for $12
Jan 7 – kids under 17 years old “pay their age” lift ticket
Feb 14 – Valentine’s Day - 2 tickets for $59
Mar 16 – St. Pat’s Day $17 ticket price
And, as always, the CT Ski Council Everyday Benefits are offered.
You can buy a day ticket for the daily group ticket rate. Present
your club membership card with valid CSC sticker and a valid photo
ID at the Mount Snow Group Sales office in the clocktower building
(Mon-Fri), or the Sundance Base Lodge (weekends & holidays). One
ticket per card; all members must be present with photo ID.
SUGARBUSH RESORT
Council Days
Dec 13-17, 2017 $50 ticket per day
Jan 1-7, 2018 $52 ticket per day Mon-Fri & Sunday;
$60 ticket Saturday
Redeem at either Mount Ellen or Lincoln Peak ticket
windows. Must present valid 2017-2018 club card with CSC
sticker, along with photo ID. One discount per card, unless
it’s a family club card.
Sugarbush.com
CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL
Appreciation Days 2017- 2018 Season
CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL
2017-2018 Season Officers
PRESIDENT:
Jonathan Houck
424 Cardinal Ln., Cheshire CT 06410
203-213-6991. [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT: Marsha Baretta
TREASURER: Kim Roberti
49 Stanton Rd, Clinton, CT 06413
860-669-1811; [email protected]
SECRETARY: Ben Tomczak,
AMBASSADOR: Joy Dutra,
203-238-9063
AWARENESS DAYS: John Filakovsky
BULK TICKETS: Southern Tier:
Nancy Nolan, 28 Homestead Pl,
Cheshire, CT 06410. 203-272-4681
Northern Tier Bulk Tickets:
Cheryl Parmelee;
NEWSLETTER: Ginny Ludwig
45 Wintergreen, Cheshire, CT 06410
203-250-1560;
RACING : Rob Dexter, 860-836-9304;
HISTORIAN: TBA
PAST PRESIDENT: Tony Edwards
PO Box 278586, West Hartford,
CT 06127-0586. 860-280-4253
WEBMASTER: Bill Leuze,
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jonathan Houck
424 Cardinal Ln., Cheshire, CT
06410. 203-213-6991
BAD WEATHER
Bad weather may necessitate the
postponement of a CSC meeting.
Please check the CSC website at
skiclub.com.
CSC MEETING LOCATION:
The Back 9 Restaurant at Stanley Golf Course,
245 Hartford Avenue, New Britain
CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL
Visit our website at skiclub.com. The purpose of the Connecticut Ski Council is to foster
and encourage organized amateur skiing and riding, to
assist in the development of new clubs, to sponsor and
run inter-club competition, promote club activity on and
off the snow, and to teach skiing and ski safety skills to
others. The Council offers discounts on lift tickets, ski
trips, lodging, competitive racing, Nordic programs, ski
instruction, and social and sporting events, community
involvement, physical conditioning, meeting people and
having fun.
Newsletter Editor
Ginny Ludwig
45 Wintergreen Lane
Cheshire, CT 06410