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The Roanoke Skier & Adventurer The Monthly Newsletter for the Roanoke Ski & Adventure Club 1 President’s Message Finally In The Midst Of Fall Looking back to October, we started the month with a successful Octoberfest at the Roanoke Country Club. The German food was ample and seating plentiful. Overall a great time! Justin McLeod, the Community Relations Coordinator at RCPS, personally thanked us profusely for the overwhelming response to last years “Operation Warm” where 138 brand new coats and vests were distributed to children in our community. Again, RSAC has dedicated 2019-20 to raising funds to purchase as many as 200 coats for the needy children attending schools in our communities. This can easily be done in several ways. First, a check made out to “Operation Warm” will be accepted at any RSAC function or general meeting. Secondly, just click onto this “hyperlink” to make a direct contribution. Remember, though we may not know them individually, they are our children and will soon become our community leaders. Help them while they learn about how kindness and caring can provide benefits lasting a lifetime. Operation “GoFest” concluded on the 20th. It was the biggest ever in Roanoke. Thanks go out to all participants who shared their time and energies to make it successful once again Now For The Signature Meeting Of The Year… On November 14th our General meeting will be held at the recently remodeled Holiday Inn Valley View on Ordway Drive. This meeting will likely be remembered for the presentation Pete Kovacevic of Alpine Adventures will be sharing. He will surely inspire you to dream with his photos and videos of numerous exciting travel opportunities, as well as generate ideas for our upcoming trip survey in February-March. He has worked with us for several years now and provided us with many wonderful trips already, so be sure not to miss this hallmark event! We wish everyone a warm and pleasant Fall Season and don’t forget to check our website for information about upcoming events and trips such as the November 12th Social at Smokey Bones in Valley View and our Holiday Party at Hidden Valley Country Club slated for Dec 4th. Don Hanley, President To actively promote and engage our members' appreciation of the outdoors, our love of skiing, travel, and adventure.
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The Roanoke Skier & Adventurer The Monthly Newsletter for the Roanoke Ski & Adventure Club
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President’s Message
Finally In The
Midst Of Fall
Looking back to October, we started the month with a successful Octoberfest at the Roanoke Country Club. The German food was ample and seating plentiful. Overall a great time!
Justin McLeod, the Community Relations Coordinator at RCPS, personally thanked us profusely for the overwhelming response to last years “Operation Warm” where 138 brand new coats and vests were distributed to children in our community. Again, RSAC has dedicated 2019-20 to raising funds to purchase as many as 200 coats for the needy children attending schools in our communities. This can easily be done in several ways. First, a check made out to “Operation Warm” will be accepted at any RSAC function or general meeting. Secondly, just click onto this “hyperlink” to make a direct contribution. Remember, though we may not know them individually, they are our children and will soon become our community leaders. Help them while they learn about how kindness and caring can provide benefits lasting a lifetime.
Operation “GoFest” concluded on the 20th. It was the biggest ever in Roanoke. Thanks go out to all participants who shared their time and energies to make it successful once again
Now For The Signature Meeting Of The Year…
On November 14th our General meeting will be held at the recently remodeled Holiday Inn Valley View on Ordway Drive. This meeting will likely be remembered for the presentation Pete Kovacevic of Alpine Adventures will be sharing. He will surely inspire you to dream with his photos and videos of numerous exciting travel opportunities, as well as generate ideas for our upcoming trip survey in February-March. He has worked with us for several years now and provided us with many wonderful trips already, so be sure not to miss this hallmark event!
We wish everyone a warm and pleasant Fall Season and don’t forget to check our website for information about upcoming events and trips such as the November 12th Social at Smokey Bones in Valley View and our Holiday Party at Hidden Valley Country Club slated for Dec 4th.
Don Hanley, President
To actively promote and engage our members' appreciation of the outdoors, our love of skiing, travel, and adventure.
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Event Summary:
KIAWAH ISLAND BEACH TRIP
Twenty of your fellow Ski
Club friends arrived safely
at Kiawah Island, SC on
September 23 for a great
time at the beach. The
weather was perfect too!
Several arrived earlier than
Monday to enjoy visiting
with family, friends, or to
just enjoy nearby
Charleston. Upon arrival,
we gathered to enjoy a happy hour and welcome dinner.
Activities started early the next day. Some walkers started early
to see the sunrise and take pictures, and the golfers also got off to
an early start. Some of us walked miles on the beach and started
gathering up dozens of starfish and unique shells along the edges
of wave pools. Bike riding was also popular again this year.
Many rode on the beach and a few got lost on their return
through the communities! Others enjoyed going into Charleston for sight-seeing and food.
We all enjoyed the Dolphin Excursion with
catered food and drinks. The dolphins were a
little more elusive this year. Maybe because of the
high tide. Later that evening, with standing room
only around the table, many enjoyed a riotous
game of Left, Right, Center.
Yes, we enjoyed
afternoons at
the community
pool or at the
beach sitting,
talking, reading, playing Bocce Ball,
swimming in the ocean, jumping over or
through the waves, fishing and more
walking. On the last day before
departure, many of us kayaked with the
guide and saw many oyster beds as the
tide dropped several feet during our
ride. For the first time, several members chartered a fishing boat and
caught some fish that we enjoyed later that evening at dinner. Speaking
of dinner, my friend, Suzie and I, enjoyed cooking dinner for the group.
Overall, everyone had a great time. Thanks to all for helping make this trip a success!
Trip Leader: Pat Oberlin [email protected]
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SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI and CAPE TOWN GROUP 1 October 17 - October 27, 2019
Trip Leader: Melinda Cohan
Completed
The trip leader’s reports will be in the December newsletter. Here are some pictures.
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Upcoming Events:
Be on the lookout and/or Save the Date!
Membership Meeting • Thursday, November 14th at 6:30pm
• Holiday Inn at Valley View
• 3315 Ordway Dr. NW, Roanoke
• Presentation by Pete Kovacevic from Alpine Adventures
Happy Hours
• Tuesday, November 12, at 5:30pm • Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grille
• 4813 Valley View Blvd
• Roanoke VA
• Hosted by Emily Hurst
Social • Friday, November 1, at 6:00pm
• Art By Night - a self-guided tour of downtown art galleries
• Meet fellow club members in the center of the City Market Building
• Guests Welcome!
December Events Membership Meeting – Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 4th at 6:30pm Hidden Valley Country Club
Happy Hour December 9th at 5:30pm Hotel Roanoke Pine Room
Illuminights at Explore Park
Thursday, December 12th Meet at Rt. 220 / Clearbrook Walmart at 4:15pm to carpool. For headcount, RSVP Linda Harrison, [email protected]
Keep an eye on the Facebook page for impromptu adventures. With the weather improving for outside activities, I’ll be getting out more, especially on the Roanoke River, greenway and about town. If you want to join along, the more the merrier!
Dorothy, Activities Director
Keep an eye on the Facebook page for last minute events we may put together! Click the dates to easily add the events to your Google calendar!
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OPERATION WARM
Fundraising website for donations: http://www.operationwarm.org/roanoke
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Please note that for the RSAC Holiday Party, limited space is available,
and your RSVP and payment must be made by November 29:
Make check payable to Roanoke Ski & Adventure Club.
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TRIPS TRIPS 2019 - Upcoming
The following is a summary of the remaining 2019 trips. See the following pages for
more detail and for links to the full-color flyer on the RSAC website or visit our
website at https://roanokeskiclub.org/Trips.
Adventure Trips • African Safari/Cape Town Oct 31-Nov 10 Melinda & Dave Cohan
SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI and CAPE TOWN GROUP 2 October 31 - November 10, 2019
$2,690 per person dbl. occ + airfare*
(*airfare approx. $1500)
Trip Leader: Melinda Cohan
In progress
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2019 – 2020 Trips
Snow is hitting the ground out west and as our weather turns here on the East Coast, we would like our remaining trip to Big Sky to sell out. So, if you want to go on an always successful Western Ski Trip please sign up as soon as possible so you won't be left home wishing you had gone. Just contact the trip leader, Steve Worman. From the looks of pictures posted on Facebook and corresponding comments our first South African Safari and Cape Town trip is a huge success. I expect our second trip leaving next week will be also. We are in the beginning phases of putting together ideas for our ski and adventure trip surveys for the 2021 season. Seems like a long time off but all the work has to be done in early 2020 in order to make trips the following season successful. And that is also why it is important that your membership be current so that you will be eligible for joining one of our trips at next Summer’s pre-trip party.
Bill Fleshman Trip Director
TRIP LINEUP FOR 2019 – 2020 The following is a summary of the 2019-2020 trips. More detail is posted on the website, http://roanokeskiclub.org/trips.htm.
Ski Trips Dates Trip Leader(s)
Banff /Lake Louise, Canada Jan. 25-Feb.1, 2020 Jack Orsinger
Snowmass, CO Feb. 22-29, 2020 Marla Kemsey
Steamboat, CO Feb. 29-Mar.7, 2020 Marla Kemsey
Back to back Snowmass/Steamboat Feb. 22-Mar.7, 2020 Marla Kemsey
* Big Sky, MT Mar. 14-21, 2020 Steve Worman
Non-Ski Trips Dates Trip Leader(s)
Lisbon/Duoro River Cruise Apr. 2-13, 2020 Bob Strickland
Lisbon/Duoro River Cruise Apr. 19-30, 2020 Dudley Parks
Alps/Lakes of Switzerland and Italy Sept. 6-16, 2020 Bill Fleshman
New Zealand and Sydney Adventure Nov. 1-13, 2020 Dave Cohan/Dave Harrison
* Few spaces left – Contact Trip Leader now! (Hotel rooms and air seats will have to be released soon)
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leader!
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BANFF – LAKE LOUISE, CANADA January 25 – February 1, 2020
$1,988 per person dbl. occ, with Lift Ticket
$1,732 per person dbl. occ, with IKON Pass
Trip Leader: Jack Orsinger
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leader!
ASPEN - SNOWMASS, CO February 22 - 29, 2020
$2,100 per person dbl. occ, with Lift Ticket
$1,716 per person dbl. occ, with IKON Pass
Trip Leader: Marla Kemsey
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leader!
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STEAMBOAT, CO February 29 - March 7, 2020
$1,860 per person dbl. occ, with Lift Ticket
$1,446 per person dbl. occ, with IKON Pass
Trip Leader: Marla Kemsey
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leader!
Two back-to-back weeks Ski
ASPEN - SNOWMASS, & STEAMBOAT, CO February 22 – March 7, 2020
$3,528 per person dbl. occ, with Lift Ticket
$2,700 per person dbl. occ, with IKON Pass
Trip Leader: Marla Kemsey
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leader!
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Lone Peak Morning Glow:
Live BIG! Biggest Skiing In
America!
March 14 – March 21, 2020
Big Sky From Serene to Extreme: Boasts an average snowfall of 400 inches, 5,800 acres of skiable terrain on four mountains with over 300 named runs. 40% of the mountain is a combination of Beginner and Intermediate; with 42% Advanced and 18% Double Black Diamond skiing. The mountain is recognized for short or non-existent lift lines. Whether its fresh tracks you crave, groomers, powder or trees, you’ll find it all!
Your Package Includes * Round Trip Air from Greensboro
* Lift Ticket 5 of 6 days, all four mountains! First Tracks Options.
* Pre & Post Trip parties
* Rustic Condo Accommodations
* Short walk to lifts
* Welcome Reception * Side trip opportunities - Yellowstone - Bridger Bowl
* Group Happy Hours/Après Ski Our Accommodations: Rustic
Beaverhead Condominiums
Located in the heart of Big Sky's
Mountain Village, these condo’s have a full modern kitchen, washer & dryer,
fireplace and lots of amenities. Steps from the Lift and Village. A short walk
just out the back door.
Our Package Price
First Payment: Aug. 1st $799 Then 2 easy payments of $800
Second Payment Oct. 15th Third Payment Dec. 1st
$2399/person Double Occupancy $2000 for Ikon Pass Holders!
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Mail Trip Application & Check (Payable to Roanoke Ski Club):
Steve Worman 443 Bailey Blvd., Hardy VA, 24101
Cell: 540-484-3385 Email: [email protected]
Few spaces left – Contact Trip Leader!
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PORTUGAL – DUORO RIVER CRUISE GROUP 1 Apr. 2-13, 2020
GROUP 2 Apr. 19-30, 2020
$3,760 per person dbl. occ
Trip Leaders:
Bob Strickland (Gp.1) [email protected]
Dudley Parks (Gp.2) [email protected]
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leaders!
ALPS/LAKES of SWITZERLAND & ITALY September 6 – 16, 2020
$3,992 per person dbl. occ
Trip Leader: Bill Fleshman
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leader!
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NEW ZEALAND & SYDNEY ADVENTURE November 1-13, 2020
$4,375 per person dbl. occ + Air (approx. $1850)
Trip Leaders: Dave Cohan / Dave Harrison
Sold Out – Wait List – Contact Trip Leader!
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Membership: Welcome to our newest members!
Ann Alexander Daniel Arbogast
Gin and George Casianos Allison Divers
Debbie Dunham Carly Weber and Jed Krisch
Dan MacDonnell Angela Martin
Everett Peterson Amanda Schutt
Ruth Siko James Williams
Announcement: The Roanoke Ski & Adventure Club is now accepting online membership renewals and online new membership applications. Renewing members should log in with their email address. A password reset screen is available, if needed. There is a $2 convenience fee for all online membership applications.
Membership dues are: $35 for individual, $50 for family and $40 single family. Our Membership year runs from July 1st through June 30th of the following year. Membership applications received on or after April 1st will extend through June 30th of the following year. Please remember that your membership must be up-to-date before registering for any trips.
Applications can be obtained via the Club website under the Membership tab or you can click here. We need the application completed and signed even if you are a returning member!
Marketing:
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! As we continue into 2019 and our wonderful ski and
adventure trips continue, please email your best pictures. We are updating the back wall
of our event tent and would like to show off the fantastic trips the Club offers.
Please contact a board officer.
Thanks!
CHECK THIS OUT!
We will post our events to our new Facebook page so make sure you follow it and share with your friends! Now if you're wondering how to conquer any of these tasks, you'll be relieved to hear we will share these actions plus a few more at an upcoming membership meeting. Stay tuned!
Click the logo on the left for a direct link! Have you checked it out yet?!?
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Treasurer’s Report: September 2019
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THAT’S ALL FOLKS!
Stay tuned for next month’s news and activities.
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www.roanokeskiclub.org
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Roanoke Ski & Adventure Club Board Members:
Contact us at [email protected]
OFFICE NAME President Don Hanley Vice President Linda Harrison Treasurer Steve Worman Secretary Cathy Kern Marketing Director open (past: Heidi Marer) Membership Director Rita Purut Activities Director Dorothy Pryse Program Director Carol Via Trip Director Bill Fleshman Webmaster Bill Hamill Newsletter Clive Hillyard Past President Marla Kemsey
