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| FSC President's Messages, 10/11 Connie Wiley
President, May 2010 to April 2011 September 2010 Message
Even though many of us have kept busy this summer with work, traveling, volunteering, and other activities, it will be nice to see the Fall, the holidays and then ski trips. Have you decided which trip or trips; local or long distance, you want to take this year? Fredericksburg Ski Club will have two trips. One is the BRSC Winter Carnival return to Park City. This is always a great mountain, with plenty of terrain for all ability levels. I have been there twice in the last ten years and thoroughly enjoyed both trips. We will have another trip, to challenging Jackson Hole, WY. Details are still being worked out, but this will be a six day trip and we are looking at partnering with another club to get an improved package rate. Closer to home is the first membership meeting of the year: a picnic at Lois Rose's farm, on Sunday, September 12th. See details elsewhere in the Cheer Lift. Lois hosted us last year for a picture perfect day, and we have ordered up the same for this year. I hope you will come to help kick off the year. Meetings for October and later months will be held on the traditional third Wednesday of the month at the traditional venue: Carlos O'Kelly's. Since the last newsletter, two other club social events have been held. The pool party hosted by Libby Jacoby earlier this month was a "splashing" success. Everyone appreciated Chef Bob (Schwab's) efforts at the grill. And it was just a great, relaxing day. Those who went to the Riverside Dinner Theater to see "Into the Woods" enjoyed the meal and play. I understand the sets and staging were very imaginative. Aside from "think snow", that's all for now. Don't forget the kick-off picnic at Lois Rose's on September 12th. July/August 2010 Message
Talk about sizzling! Could this summer get any hotter? Well, there is light at the end of the tunnel, and it is cold, sparkly and white. Are you looking as hard as I at the end of that tunnel? While we wait for white, some fun summer activities are calling us. Check the FSC Upcoming Events page or call Marguerite Schwab for more information on all events. Libby Jacoby has graciously volunteered to host a pool party on Saturday, July 10th. The club will provide burgers; come with your swimsuit, your favorite beverages and a side dish. Have your reserved a seat at the club's night out at Riverside Dinner Theater on Friday, August 27th? The play is "Into the Woods" - a Stephen Sondheim musical which I am told is very entertaining. We are moving ahead with plans for the club to participate in the BRSC Western Carnival in Park City, Utah, February 5th-12th, 2011. Details have not yet been settled, but mark your calendar now. You don't want to miss this trip. A second western trip is still in the works; we hope to have details to you soon. Hope to see you at the pool party! In the meantime, renew your membership and think snow! May/June 2010 Message
Elections were held for the 2010-2011 Board of Directors at the April membership meeting—the last one until September. Your club’s new Board is published in this newsletter and posted to the club Website. On behalf of the Board, I’ll say "Thank you" for contributing to a great past year, even as we look forward to the new one. The membership year will begin soon. Please think about renewing or encouraging friends to join. For those who like to plan ahead, FCS will participate in the BRSC Western Carnival trip to Park City next year. This is one of my favorite mountains, and the town is great as well. There is something for everyone—skiers and non-skiers alike. An additional FSC trip is also planned—destination to be decided. But you know it will be great. Even though we will not have formal meetings in the summer, Marguerite Schwab, our active Social Chair, has set up a round of events to keep us in touch with each other during the months ahead. Gloria Benedetto will lead a tour of the Workhouse Arts Center on June 19. I hear that "tourists" will receive a 10% discount in the gift shop. Never too early to shop for Christmas! In July, dig out your swimsuit for a cool dip at the 2nd annual pool party at Libby Jacoby’s home. Information about these events and others (including a night out at Riverside Dinner Theater and a picnic in September) is elsewhere in the newsletter and on the web site. And, please save December 4th for the Christmas party. We had a great time and excellent dinner last year; I hope you can join us this year. In the meantime, keep your ski tips up and "think snow" this summer. | |
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