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Raleigh Ski and Outing ClubRaleigh Ski and Outing ClubRaleigh Ski and Outing ClubRaleigh Ski and Outing Club PO Box 10364 Raleigh, NC 27605 www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF FUN AND ADVENTURE!

RSOC CALENDAR

ONGOING

Thursdays Bike Ride (evenings)

Sundays Bike Ride (mornings)

JUNE

10 Dinner/Drinks at Glenwood

South & Carolina Ale House

11 Canoe/Kayak at Lake Johnson

13 Jordan Lake Day Sail

18-21 Camping at Roan Mountain

JULY

16 Durham Bulls


29-8/3 Summer Weekend at Snowshoe,

West Virginia

AUGUST


SEPTEMBER

5-20 New Zealand and Australia


19 Jimmy Buffett Concertless

Tailgate Party #9

OCTOBER

3 RSOC 50th Anniversary

Pig Pickin’

DECEMBER

5-12 Steamboat Race/Ski/Ride Camp

VOLUME 50 ISSUE 6 JUNE 2015

The RSOC Board will meet Tuesday, June 16, at 7:00 p.m. at Wild Wing Café, 7900 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh (in the section across the road from the Walmart complex). All members are welcome to attend this meeting.

JUNE 9th MEETING

REI

1751 Walnut Street, Cary (corner of Walnut Street and

Buck Jones Road) ENTER THE STORE, GO RIGHT TO THE

GLASSED-IN ROOM NEXT TO THE CANOE SECTION

MEETING TIME: 7:00-8:45 p.m.

JUNE PROGRAM

Ski VP Jim Bennett will roll out the

2015-2016 ski trips. Join us and

learn the full details of our

trips so you can plan your

ski season! The 2015-2016

trips will again have a

limited number of spaces

and will fill up quickly; so,

come out and sign up early.

RSOC June 2015

SUNDAY BIKE RIDES SUNDAY BIKE RIDES SUNDAY BIKE RIDES SUNDAY BIKE RIDES

IN THE TRIANGLEIN THE TRIANGLEIN THE TRIANGLEIN THE TRIANGLE #AD0906

Join your fellow club members for

biking on various trails and roads in

the Triangle. This is a group ride for

the casual cyclist, and is a great way

to stay in shape. Contact the

Coordinators to have your name added to the e-mail

contact list to receive weekly updates on the cycling route

and time which will vary from week to week. We ride

approximately two hours, and the goal is to ride each Sunday.

The rides are usually followed up with some much needed

refreshments and food at a local dining establishment.

Location: We will ride a different route each Sunday. Please

e-mail the Coordinators and get on the e-mail list for ride/

route information.

Event Fee: No fee; but, please let the coordinator know in

advance if you plan to attend.

Meeting time: Varies based on route and weather

Coordinators: Ernie Braasch [email protected]

Mary Ann Norwood [email protected]

THURSDAY EVENING BIKTHURSDAY EVENING BIKTHURSDAY EVENING BIKTHURSDAY EVENING BIKE RIDES E RIDES E RIDES E RIDES

IN UMSTEAD STATE PARIN UMSTEAD STATE PARIN UMSTEAD STATE PARIN UMSTEAD STATE PARKKKK #AD0905

Join us to cycle through the beautiful Umstead State Park. This is a great way to stay in shape. We ride approximately two hours on mountain or hybrid bikes. We ride every Thursday (weather permitting). All riding abilities are welcome. The rides are usually followed

up with some much needed refreshments and food at a local dining establishment. Location: Meet at the North Carolina Museum of Art parking lot adjacent to Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Meeting time: 5:30 p.m. Event Fee: No fee; but, please let the coordinator know in advance if you plan to attend.

Coordinator: Paul Santrock 919/803-3300 [email protected]

CANOE/KAYAK ATCANOE/KAYAK ATCANOE/KAYAK ATCANOE/KAYAK AT

LAKE JOHNSONLAKE JOHNSONLAKE JOHNSONLAKE JOHNSON Thursday, June 11 #AD1507

Come out for a morning kayak and enjoy the calm waters of Lake Johnson without the weekend crowds. Lake Johnson Park

comprises more than 300 acres of land surrounding a 150+ acre lake. The park offers boating, picnic shelters, 3.5 miles of greenway trails, and 2 miles of unpaved hiking trails. Admission is free. Kayaks and canoes rent for $5.00/hour. A sunfish can be rented at $10/hour. Rent a boat (or bring your own), and we will paddle around the lake until lunchtime. Bring your lunch to enjoy a picnic afterwards in the park. Location: Lake Johnson Park, 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh Meeting time: 10:30 a.m. End time: After picnic lunch Cost: Rental fee for canoe/kayak

Coordinator: Vicki Fels 919/859-1331 [email protected]

DINNER AND DRINKS ATDINNER AND DRINKS ATDINNER AND DRINKS ATDINNER AND DRINKS AT

GLENWOOD SOUTHGLENWOOD SOUTHGLENWOOD SOUTHGLENWOOD SOUTH

CAROLINA ALE HOUSECAROLINA ALE HOUSECAROLINA ALE HOUSECAROLINA ALE HOUSE Wednesday, June 10 #LE1509 Come enjoy the great views of Glen-wood South! Best place to take photos o f e ve r yt h i n g on G l enwood South! Carolina Ale House is already known as a sports-themed restaurant with outstanding food, sports on the TV

screens and fun! Their extensive menu includes tempting but healthy salads and soups. Of course their sandwiches, tacos, and wraps will satisfy the hungriest among us, but the burgers are nothing to sneeze at. Wednesday is Craft Pint Night- $3.50 craft pint specials, so join us for a Wednesday evening high in the sky on Glenwood South!

Location: 500 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh 27603 919/835-2222 Meeting/start time: 6:00 p.m. End time: about 3 to 4 hours Event fee: Cost of dinner and drinks Maximum attendees: 10

Coordinator: Dwen Andrews-Cita 919/856-7556 or 919/624-0762 [email protected]

RSOC DIRECTORY It’s easy to get in touch with RSOC members

through the RSOC member directory which can be

accessed through the RSOC website

(www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org). First, login;

then click on “Members Only” in the left column;

and scroll to the bottom of the next page where the

link to the directory can be found.

MIDSUMMER DURHAM BULLSMIDSUMMER DURHAM BULLSMIDSUMMER DURHAM BULLSMIDSUMMER DURHAM BULLS Thursday, July 16 #LE1508

Capture the summer spirit with an evening of fun at the Durham Bulls at the Park! Let's support the Bulls as they play the Pawtucket PawSox. What could be a better way to spend a summer evening with good company, a cool drink and hot dog in hand? Don't

miss the fun. Sign up now. Let's play ball! Before the game, let’s meet at Tobacco Road for a bite to eat! Location: (for dinner) Tobacco Road Sports Café, 280 South Magnum Street, Durham; (the ball game) Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham Start time: 6:00 p.m. for dinner at Tobacco Road Sports Café, 280 S. Mangum Street, Durham 919/937 9909 http://www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com/about/index.html 7:05 p.m. at the ballpark for the game. Event Fee: Terrace View $9-11 http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t234

Coordinator: Dwen Andrews-Cita 919/856-7556 or 919/624-0762 [email protected]

JORDAN LAKE DAY SAILJORDAN LAKE DAY SAILJORDAN LAKE DAY SAILJORDAN LAKE DAY SAIL

AND PADDLEAND PADDLEAND PADDLEAND PADDLE Saturday, June 13 #BT1501 Join your friends at Jordan Lake for a fun day of sailing, canoeing and kayaking. Bring a picnic lunch, bring the kids, and enjoy the beach at Vista Point for a relaxing day of sailing, paddling and socializing. This is the perfect event for our new members to make new acquaintances or members to bring a guest that might be

interested in join RSOC. It is also a great event to spend time with your kids. No experience is necessary and instruction will be available for newcomers to these sports. The only cost for this trip is the $6 State Park entrance fee.

Please sign up in advance. A minimum of 5-6 people is

needed to help with the boats. If we do not have enough

people signed up by Friday, June 12, to help with

unloading and loading the boats at the end of the day, the

event will be cancelled. The club boats will be available starting about 11:00 a.m. If no one shows up by 1:00 p.m.,

the trip will be cancelled. If you are a sailboat owner and would like to share your boat with other club members, please come out and help make the day even more fun.

Location: Vista Point at Jordan Lake Directions: Take US 64 West toward Pittsboro. Cross over the lake and continue west until you reach Pea Ridge Road (first signal light after crossing the lake). Turn left at Pea Ridge Road. Pea Ridge Road will end at the Vista Point park area. Continue to the end of this road in the park. We will be at the beach area to the far left of the boat ramps. Meeting/start time: 11:00 a.m. End time: 5:00 p.m. Maximum attendees: 40 Guests (per member) allowed: 5 Coordinator: Jim Bennett [email protected]

919/362-9729

CAMPING AT ROAN MOUNCAMPING AT ROAN MOUNCAMPING AT ROAN MOUNCAMPING AT ROAN MOUNTAINTAINTAINTAIN Thursday to Sunday, June 18-21 #AD1502

Spend the weekend camping, hiking, and attending the Rhododendron Festival! We have a group campsite reserved at the Tennessee Roan Mountain State Park for Thursday, Friday, and

Saturday evenings. Arrive either Thursday or Friday. We plan to day hike the Appalachian Trail by driving 10 miles, parking, and then hiking the high balds. Elevation of Roan Mountain is 6,285’. Hiking is along scenic high elevation balds. The rhododendron, of which there is plenty in this area, is typically in full bloom the last half of June — thus, the timing for the trip and the festival held in the State Park where we are staying. Spend your return to the campsite by

attending the rhododendron festival or just chilling.

Travel, tent, food, and other camping needs are the responsibility of each camper. Carpooling is encouraged. Campground is just outside the North Carolina state line and

driving time is approximately four hours each way.

The Coordinator is looking into a possible add-on for rafting/

zip-lining on the French Broad River on Sunday/Monday.

Location: Roan Mountain State Park, Tennessee Event fee: $10/RSOC member/weekend ($15 non-members). The number of campers is limited to 20, and based on receipt of payment.

Coordinator: Ken Schuster [email protected]

919/946-4335

2015 JORDAN LAKE2015 JORDAN LAKE2015 JORDAN LAKE2015 JORDAN LAKE

DAY SAIL SCHEDULEDAY SAIL SCHEDULEDAY SAIL SCHEDULEDAY SAIL SCHEDULE Mark your calendar for the following scheduled RSOC Saturday sailing events, the details of which will be published in upcoming issues of the newsletter.

July 18

August 15

September 12 Please note that day sails will not take place unless there are at least six sign ups prior to the event, and participants must be available to help unload and load the boats.

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PIG PICKIN’PIG PICKIN’PIG PICKIN’PIG PICKIN’ Saturday, October 3

It isn’t that common for a social club to remain a viable organization for 50 years.

But, the RSOC has achieved just that! In 1969, the Raleigh Ski and Outing Club was formed to encourage group participation in skiing, camping, hiking, sailing, canoeing, rafting and other activities. And, for 50 years the RSOC has certainly fulfilled its objective! We need to celebrate this great milestone — the RSOC’s 50th anniversary! So, save the date of Saturday, October 3, for a celebratory pig pickin’ where our goal is to draw in as many current and former RSOC members as possible to reminisce about the 50 years of great times we’ve shared as RSOCers. Be sure to look for all the details about the RSOC 50th Anniversary Pig Pickin’ in upcoming newsletters.

JIMMY BUFFETT CONCERTLESS JIMMY BUFFETT CONCERTLESS JIMMY BUFFETT CONCERTLESS JIMMY BUFFETT CONCERTLESS

TAILGATE PARTY #9TAILGATE PARTY #9TAILGATE PARTY #9TAILGATE PARTY #9 Saturday, September 19 #LE1503

It’s not too early to make plans for September! Turn to page 9 of your 2015 calendars, go to block 19, and write in “I’m going to the Buffett Concertless Tailgate party today!” Enjoy the atmosphere of a Buffett concert tailgate party at this early afternoon to evening party on a 15-acre farm in Durham County.

The heart of the party is the Parrot God Challenge — a type of treasure hunt with a Buffett theme. Search for 8 shrines, each with a treat and clues to help you find the next shrine, with the goal of finding the Temple of the Parrot god. Provided: Buffett and Caribbean music, cheeseburgers (with you bringing a dish to share), soft drinks, blenders for your libations, door prizes, and loads of fun and surprises along the Parrot God Challenge. If you’ve been to the party before, it’s worth coming again because it will be bigger and better than ever. In fact, work is already underway to make the Parrot God Challenge even MORE than what you may have experienced before. This is one event you don’t want to miss, and you don’t have to be a Buffett fan to enjoy it. Sign-ups will begin at the July club meeting.

Coordinators: Frank and Shirley Clemmensen

919/683-5552 [email protected]

SNOWSHOE MOUNTAINSNOWSHOE MOUNTAINSNOWSHOE MOUNTAINSNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN

SUMMER RESPITESUMMER RESPITESUMMER RESPITESUMMER RESPITE Wednesday–Sunday, July 29-August 3 #AD1509

How about a respite from the heat of summer in the cool mountains of Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia, over a long weekend? Once there, you can relax on the beach of Shaver’s Lake (where you can rent a canoe or paddle boat), go for a hike, or ride your bicycle on some of their excellent

mountain biking terrain. There are also opportunities for golf, segway tours, horseback riding, sporting clays, sightseeing and more. If that isn’t enough to keep you busy, on Saturday the mountain will host their annual Blues, Brews and BBQ festival. This event features “the best regional craft brewers and combines them with great food, live music and amazing vistas from the top of the mountain.” (Requires reservation and $30 ticket booked on your own). Lodging accommodations are in the Allegheny Springs Lodge, overlooking the Ball Hooter Lift, Shaver’s Lake and The Village. The trip is limited to ten people and the price is the same, regardless of the number of nights you stay. The condo is a two bedroom/two bath unit with two queen beds in each bedroom, plus a deluxe queen pull-out sofa bed in the livingroom. There is LIMITED PRIVACY and you must be willing to share a bed with another person, or pay for two people. There will be a $10 discount for the 9th & 10th participants who will be on the couch. All food, beverage and activity costs are on your own. Cost: members $50, Guests $60, less $10 if on the couch RSVP deadline: July 14 Coordinator: Paul Santrock 919-803-3300 [email protected]

RSOC RACE TEAM TAKESRSOC RACE TEAM TAKESRSOC RACE TEAM TAKESRSOC RACE TEAM TAKES

SECOND PLACE IN THE SECOND PLACE IN THE SECOND PLACE IN THE SECOND PLACE IN THE

2014201420142014----2015 SKI SEASON2015 SKI SEASON2015 SKI SEASON2015 SKI SEASON The RSOC Race Team has completed another enjoyable and successful ski season. For the season, RSOC

finished second in the Crescent Ski Council Eastern Division. This is an especially impressive accomplishment considering the RSOC team typically had about 12 racers, and other clubs had up to 32 racers. Also, Jenna Christensen won two individual awards: Shelly Lassiter Memorial Award (fastest two-day combined time at the Crescent Cup competition) third place, female; and Tom Broughton Memorial Award (highest individual season points) third place, female. Congratulations, Jenna!

We sincerely thank the members of the RSOC Race Team who serve as club ambassadors, representing the RSOC on each race day they attend. And, congratulations to all members of the RSOC Race Team for their many accomplishments throughout the 2014-2015 race season!

CSC SPRING CONVENTION CSC SPRING CONVENTION CSC SPRING CONVENTION CSC SPRING CONVENTION 28 RSOC members enjoyed the CSC Spring Convention in Myrtle Beach from April 23-26, with good-spirited competition at the Beach Olympics, and excellent dance parties on Friday and Saturday.

RSOC tied for third place overall at the Beach Olympics, and we congratulate: Mini Golf: Brian Maloney & Paulette Walters, First, Team; Jennifer McDaniel, Second, Women. Beach Run: Charlie Kincaid, Third, Men; Jennifer McDaniel Second, Women;.

RSOC also earned two top prizes for the costume contest at Saturday night’s theme party “Pirates in Margaritaville”, with Dwen Andrews-Cita & Art Wheeler awarded Best Couple, and Frank Clemmensen awarded Best Male.

Thanks to CSC members, Ken

Lumsden and Sue Chadwick

for providing the photos.

RSOC June 2015

• Round trip transfers between Perth airport and hotel via private coach with orientation tour enroute.

• Three nights accommodations at the 4-Star Holiday Inn Perth City Center

• light from Perth to Sydney via Air New Zealand

• Round trip transfers between Sydney airport and hotel via private coach

• Three nights accommodations at the 4-Star Olde Sydney Holiday

• Flight from Sydney to Los Angeles via Air New Zealand

• All Transfers done via private luxury coach

• All local taxes

• All current air taxes and fuel surcharges totaling $916.00 per person Skiing in Queenstown and Excursion at each location are optional and additional. Optional Trip Extensions to Cairns, Australia or Tahiti are being investigated and will be an additional cost. Cost at this time (subject to exchange rate at time trip is finalized: $4,500 per person (without Raleigh to Los

Angeles airfare: $4,120). (NON-MEMBERS add $100 to

these prices.)

Payment schedule: Deposit: $500 May 2014: $500 July 2014: $500 September 2014: 4500 November 2014: $500 January 2015: $500 March 2015: $500 May 2015: Balance (final payment) Cancellation fee: $50 RSOC fee until December 31, 2014. $100 after January 1, 2015. Also, are tour operator fees after December 31, 2014 (depending on time before the trip).

20 people minimum needed for this trip to take place.

Maximum participants: 28.

Coordinator: Jim Bennett 919/362-9729

[email protected]

NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA ———— Queenstown, Melbourne, Perth, SydneyQueenstown, Melbourne, Perth, SydneyQueenstown, Melbourne, Perth, SydneyQueenstown, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney September 5-20, 2015 #SK1503

If you were not able to go on the 2006 trip to New Zealand and Australia, then this is an oppor-tunity you may not want to pass up. This time we

will stop in some new locations and see even more of Austra-lia. Queenstown, New Zealand, is the action capital of New Zealand with skiing at four ski field locations, bungey jump-ing and the Shotover Jet, just to name a few things to do. Australia offers many interesting things to see and do with three city stops. There will also be the possibility of a trip extension, either before or after depending on flight connec-tions, to either Cairns or maybe even Tahiti. We will need at least 20 trip participants for this trip to take place. So, join your RSOC friend on the adventure of a lifetime and let's go down under September 5-20, 2015.

THIS TRIP INCLUDES:

• Round trip flight between RDU and LAX via Delta Airlines

• Flight from LAX to Queenstown Via Air New Zealand

• Meet & Greet upon arrival at Queenstown Airport

• Round trip transfers between Queenstown airport and hotel via private coach

• Four nights accommodations at the Novotel Gardens in Queenstown

• Flight from Queenstown to Melbourne via Air New Zealand

• Round trip transfers between Melbourne airport and hotel via private coach with orientation tour enroute

• Three nights accommodations at the 4-Star Crown Plaza Hotel Melbourne

• Flight from Melbourne and Perth via Virgin Blue Airlines including one checked bag **

Sydney, Australia

Queenstown, New Zealand

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RALEIGH SKI AND OUTING CLUB APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

(If you renew online after your membership has expired, yours will be considered a “new” membership.)

Name(s) __________________________________________

Address __________________________________________

City _____________________________________________

State/Zip _________________________________________

Phone home________________ work___________________

____New Member ____Renewal

email address______________________________________

Spouse email_______________________________________

How did you heard about us___________________________

Membership category and annual membership fee:

____ Individual $40 (renewal $35) ____ Single with children under 18 $40 (renewal $35) ____ Married couple with children under 18 $60 (renewal $55) ____ Married couple without children $60 (renewal $55) ____ Fulltime College Student under 30 years $25 (renewal $20) Please note: Payments must accompany application (no cash, checks only please, or join/renew on the web [www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org] with credit card.) All applications must be approved by the Board of Directors. Payment covers a 12 month membership period. (Payments are not tax deductible) I fully realize that RSOC activities involve a risk of personal

injury and property damage, and I do hereby agree to assume all

risk of any injury, damage, or loss of my person or property. And

I do hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release any claims or rights against the Raleigh Ski

and Outing Club, Inc., and all of its officers, directors and

coordinators for any and all injury, damage , or loss to my

person and property incurred during these activities. If my application is approved, I hereby agree to abide by the Bylaws and Policies of Raleigh Ski and Outing Club Inc. Signature_________________________________________ Date_____________________________________________ Spouse’s signature__________________________________ Date_____________________________________________ Names and ages of children (single parent and full family memberships) _____________________________________ _________________________________________________ All adult members must sign. If under 18 years of age, signature of parent or guardian is required. Send mailed membership applications to: Sharyn Kloster RSOC Membership Director 613 Aylestone Drive Cary, NC 27519 Or, if applying online with credit card: www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org

CHANGE OF ADDRESS, EMAIL,

PHONE, OR NAME? Login to the ‘Member Area’ and select ‘My Info’ to change your Address, Phone Number, Email or Name. It is important to keep your personal data up to date because this what we use for mailings and email notifications.

OR submit in writing to: Data Processing Member Info. Correction P.O. Box 10364 , Raleigh, NC 27605

IMPORTANT RENEWAL NOTICE! Renewing your membership online requires you to renew within a window of time around your expiration date. If you have to renew after this window, you will need to send a check to the RSOC post office box, or bring a check to the RSOC meeting. Also, please ensure that you keep your data and email address current on the website. Click on “Member Area”, logon and if this is the first time your login name and password will be your first initial and last name (example: John Doe would be “jdoe”). After login in, clock on “My Info” to check your data. You can change your password at this point. —Sharyn Kloster, Membership Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Charlie Kincaid, President 919 401-6476 Shirley Clemmensen, Secretary 919 683-5552

Paul Santrock, Treasurer 919 803-3300

INTERNAL AFFAIRS

Open, Data Processing

Sharyn Kloster, Membership 919 481-3963 Open, Programs

Andy Saliby, Publicity 919 380-9204

Shirley Clemmensen, Newsletter 919 683-5552

Open, Community Service

Jim Bennett, Skiing Vice President 919 362-9729 SKIING DIRECTORS

Open, Overnight Trips

John Christensen, Racing 919 844-6320

Open, Crescent Ski Council Rep Open, Ski School

Charlene Flahiff, Outings V.P. 919 401-6476

OUTINGS DIRECTORS

Open Hiking/Backpacking 919/219-6351

Dwen Andrews-Cita, Locals 919 624-0762 Open Adventures

Open, Boating

Open, Canoe/Kayak

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