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FEBRUARY 2016 NEWSLETTER Next Meeting: Tues. Feb. 9th, 6:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel

Check Our Additional Pages Board of Directors Listings February Birthdays See page 2 Agenda - Meetings & Activities 2016 Fri. Night Flights Feb. 19, Twin Peaks See page 3 The Joint Photo Review See Page 4 Super Bowl Party Sunday February 7,2016 See page 5

SNOWMASS SKI TRIP Jan. 30-Feb 6, 2016

See page 6

WINTER PARK SKI TRIP March 2-9, 2016

See page 7

Day At The Races March 19th 2016

See Page 8

Profiles of Ski Club Members Jon Luer

See page 9

Volunteer Application form Sign up and join the fun

See page 10

2015-16 LRSC Membership Application for the New Club Year

Bring to the next Meeting with check See page 11

Check out our Advertisers & Club Info

See page 12

Established 1967

President’s Message

Ready, set, GO... Snowmass here we

come! We are getting an early Saturday morning start! Can't hardly wait! This prom-

ises to be an awesome trip and the snow is good this year! I just pulled the mountain

report: Tuesday's High Temperature 14°F, Tuesday's Low Temperature -2°, and Runs

Open = 321 out of 333! And Saturday's fore-cast is for mostly cloudy with scattered snow

showers and are expecting 6 to 9 inches of snowfall (15 to 23cm). Sorry, I get excited

when a trip is coming up. I'd better mention that our Superbowl party will be February

7th at John Ostner's office, so look for all the details further in the newsletter! February's

Friday Night Flights will be at Twin Peaks in

Little Rock. Also should mention that our day at the races, Oaklawn that is, will be Re-

bel Stakes Day again (March 19th). We are also looking at having a picnic April 17th, so

keep that day OPEN, and a Traveler's Game in May! Keep up-to-date by reading the en-

tire monthly newsletter. In the mean-time, THINK SNOW!

Patti Lucarz, President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014—2015 (The club year starts July 1st and goes through June 30th the following year)

Office/Committee Name Phone President , Ski Trips, Audit Patti Lucarz (501) 454-8735

Vice President, Ski Trips,

Advertising Larry Storthz (501) 690-2010

Secretary, Social, Charity Cheryl Payne Nesuda (501) 951-0019

Treasurer, Audit, Charity Roger Nesuda (501) 551-1511

Ski Trips Chair, Advertising Chair

Newsletter Editor Mike Graves (501) 837-7222

Membership Chair Gem Koski (501) 730-5252

Social Co-Chair, Charity Kay Marsh (501) 690-1202

Social Co-Chair, Advertising Carlyn Yancey (501) 223-8384

Membership, Audit Michael VanBokhoven (501) 425-3653

Social, Membership Linda Frisbee (501) 680-8062

Social, Advertising Ronnie Jones (501) 920-9665

Social, Membership, Charity Dianne Phillips (501) 753-1747

Social, Charity, Advertising Mary Jane Weindorf (501) 664-9278

Membership Mike Phillips (501) 258-5358

Audit, Advertising John Luer (501) 804-1694

Web Master David Bentley (501) 412-3848

E-mail News blasts Patti Lucarz ( (501) 454-8735

SUE ELLEN SCOGINS FEBRUARY 4

AMBER FERGERSON FEBRUARY 6

ED BUFFINGTON FEBRUARY 6

MARION BOTSFORD FEBRUARY 7

PAT ALARDIN FEBRUARY 8

TERI HANNERS FEBRUARY 9

AMY IMLER FEBRUARY 14

LARRY BOTSFORD FEBRUARY 15

GEM KOSKI FEBRUARY 17

BOB SPECTOR FEBRUARY 17

GIL CAVER FEBRUARY 20

DANA COLAIANNI FEBRUARY 22

RAY BARBER FEBRUARY 23

BARABARA CAVINESS FEBRUARY 26

JEANETTE KROHN FEBRUARY 26

February Birthdays

OUR NEXT

“FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS” Will be held at Twin Peaks on Feb. 19, 5pm

located at 10 Shackleford Drive, Behind Nichols

Furniture & Ramada Inn

This is the perfect way to enjoy the holidays with friends Guests are welcome.

If you get there first.

Grab a big table !

The Board is planning the following for 2015-2016 club year Meeting date Meeting theme Other Activities

Snowmass Ski Trip Jan 30-Feb. 6

February 9 Be Be Be My Valentine Superbowl Party– Feb. 7

March 8 To a different drumer Winter Park Ski Trip March 2-9

Oaklawn Day at the Races –March 19

April 12 Board of Directors Election Spring Picnic TBD

May 10 Last Meeting until August Travelers Baseball Game TBD

June No June meeting Larry’s Houseboat Party June 11

July No July Meeting Meetings start again in August

Monthly meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm , August through May. Friday night

flights are on the third Friday at 5pm. Membership dues are due starting in August and are good through

the following July. Dues are $35 for singles and $50 for married couples (including children living at home

under 21). You must be a member of the Little Rock Ski Club to participate in some activities including

any overnight trips. We do not operate on a calendar year.

Happy Ski Club faces from “The Joint” Theater on

November 6, 2015. A second successful outing to

this comedy house lead by Linda Frisbee.

LITTLE ROCK SKI CLUB

SUPERBOWL PARTY …Sunday …...Feb. 7th …4pm-till Same place as last year 301 Natural Resources Dr. Suite 202 It is potluck, so bring something good to share BYOB - water and ice will be provided

Call Ronnie Jones at 920-9665 for more information

Join the LITTLE ROCK SKI CLUB JAN 30 - FEB 6, 2016

( Saturday to Saturday} Trip Sold out

SNOWMASS $1499. per person (includes air, ground transfers, condo & 5 day of 6 day lift ticket.)

Snowmass, Colorado is to many skiers, the perfect ski mountain and it may just be. It is always up at the top of the ratings for Favorite Ski Areas in the polls and has been named the number one ski area several times. And, if you need more than one or two mountains to bring you thrills, well there are actually three more just minutes away. Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands & Buttermilk are just a short shuttle ride, and you can ski all four mountains with your lift ticket. Lodging is in the Top of the Village Condos and are ski in and ski out. Other amenities include a pool, hot tub and shuttle on call. There are many great restaurants, shopping and activities for the skier or non skier to indulge in, so a great time will be in store if you are one of the lucky ones going ! Payable in three payments of $500, $500. & $499.

( LRSC membership required. Final payment due now )

For more information, contact trip captain: Patti Lucarz 501-454-8735 patti@pattiLucarz.com

Winter Park/Mary Jane

March 2 - 9, 2016 $1275. pp

subject to change, based on current pricing

(Wed. to Wed.) SOLD OUT - Add On Space by multiples of four, if Available, and prices may have changed for additional condos & Air.

Includes air, ground transfers, condo and 4 day lift ticket

Two mountains. One for everybody

& one for those who dare for more !

Winter Park ski area is the closest major ski area to Denver & and was often overlooked because it did not have the glitzy reputation of Aspen or Vail. The mountains have always been known for great skiing and now the base has been updated & there is no excuse to stay away any longer. The Mary Jane ski area offers more advanced terrain for those skiers who want a bigger thrill on the steeps. The Zephyr Mountain condos are located at the base area & offer easy access to the lifts (50 yds) and other base area facilities. This ski trip is Wednesday to Wednesday and offers a tremendous value. Limited space ! LRSC membership required. Final payment due

For more information, contact trip captain: Mike Graves 501-837-7222 mikegsnowski@sbcglobal.net

Join us for Little Rock Ski Club’s

Day at the Races ! & Oaklawn Park’s Rebel Stakes March 19, 2016

$8.00 per person

This popular event includes a reserved seat in the

grandstands with the group, and a race will be named

for the Ski Club and up to eight people will have a

chance to present the trophy to the race winner ! Sign

up with your buddies and plan on a winning afternoon.

Last year’s winner of the Rebel Stakes, American

Pharaoh, was also the winner of the Arkansas Derby

and, oh yeah, The Triple Crown !

See Larry Storthz Or call him at

501-690-2010

Profiles of Ski Club Members

Each month we will interview some members for you to get to know better.

You may suggest other members for this page by contacting Mike Graves.

Number of years in Ski Club 20 years

Occupation Retired CPA

Favorite place to ski Red River, New Mexico (took ski lessons in 2014)

Favorite Place to travel Western United States

Favorite LRSC event 2004 trip to Germany

Most people don’t know Returned to my home in Maumelle after being gone for over 1 year

How did you find out about the LRSC Nita McBee and Mary Bennett

Your idea of a romantic evening Eating a good meal in a relaxed atmosphere

My dream vacation Motorcycle trip to Billings, Montana in summer of 2016

Memorable LRSC moment White River/Buffalo River combo trip from Jack’s Resort

Favorite foods Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Favorite drink Bourbon, Tennessee whiskey and single malt scotch

I drive a… Red Z06 Corvette

JON LUER

ter. We hope you will enjoy.

Favorite foods: Chocolate, fruit and lots of cooked veggies.

Favorite drink: A glass of sauvignon blanc.

I drive a blue SUV.

Little Rock Ski Club Membership Application 2015-2016 P.O. Box 250046, Little Rock, Arkansas 72225-0046

www.LRSnowSki.com

( ) New Membership ( ) Single $ 35.00 Check # _____________

( ) Renewal ( ) Family $ 50.00 Cash _______________

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LITTLE ROCK SKI CLUB, INC. RELEASE OF LIABILITY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS for, and in consideration of the permission of the Little Rock Ski

Club,Inc., (LRSC) an informal organization, to join as a member and participate in its activities, said permission to be

a member granted at my request and solely for my convenience and enjoyment, I hereby release and forever discharge

the LRSC and any of its officers, members, employees and/or agents from any and all manner of claims, causes of

action, or liability which I may now have, or may ever have at any time in the future, arising out of or pertaining to

any injury, loss, damage, or harm of any kind. I hereby assume all risks of any damage, injury, or loss which may oc-

cur to me as a member of the LRSC in going to, from, or participating in any of its activities.

Further, I acknowledge that the LRSC offers a number of activities, events, outings, meetings, and trips which I rec-

ognize may be dangerous and could result in injury or death. I agree to participate in the events AT MY OWN RISK

and hold harmless and release the LRSC, its Board of Directors, officers, trip leaders, legal counsel and/or agents

from any responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any liability sustained by me as a result of participation in these

skiing or non- skiing-related events.

Further, I recognize, understand and agree that there may be alcoholic beverages provided or made available at any or

all functions and/or meetings. I take full and unconditional responsibility for my own actions and any consequences

thereof, foreseeable or unforeseeable, as a result of the consumption of alcohol by myself, family, guests, or any other

person present at the described function.

This release shall remain in full force and effect until and unless revoked in writing by both myself and the Board of

the LRSC; and, in any event, it shall remain in full force and effect so long as I shall remain a member

and participate in the activities of the LRSC for any purpose whatsoever at any time after the date hereof. (See above)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and have agreed to the terms of this Release of Liability after hav-

ing carefully read and understand it in its entirety. Please sign and date application (above). (The term “I”, “me”, or

“my” shall be construed to include any guest(s), family member(s), or non-member(s) of the LRSC.)

Members are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and courteous manner at all events.

Membership Memberships are for a period of one year, starting in August and ending in July. A non-member - guest may attend only two meetings per year without joining.

Membership in the Little Rock Ski Club is required for overnight trips and where indicated. Please help us keep your information updated by sending changes in addresses, phone

numbers and email to insure you receive reminders of special events, ski trips openings, and other items of importance. Any changes should be sent to Membership Chair Gem Koski, at

lgkoski1@juno.com

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Please consider doing business with our advertisers and to personally thank them for helping to

support our club. We appreciate their willingness to partner with us.

We want your input.

We want all of your support and suggestions for trips and activities. We would like input

on functions that we might offer that will be of interest to you . Please contact a board

member with your suggestions and please respond to any surveys we send your way.

PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements that appear in the Lift Line are PAID advertisements. The LRSC does not endorse products or ser-

vices advertised, but encourage you to consider them. Advertisements that may compete with or affect our members’ participation on trips

or at functions sponsored by LRSC will not be approved for publication or distribution on line or promoted at meetings or functions.

LIFTLINE is a monthly online publication of the Little Rock Ski Club except for summer months when the club is not meeting or having activities. Current and past issues are available at www.lrsnowski.com & hosted on MEETUP. If you are interested in advertising or have inquiries about the monthly newsletter, contact Mike Graves,

Newsletter Editor, at 501-837-7222 or E-mail to mngraves@sbcglobal.net Business card sized ads are

$150. for one year.