Hello SCOLers!

Wow, this season has been quite a ride! We had spring conditions

in January, awesome winter conditions on the west trip, and

even extraordinary snow on the East trip. You name it, we have

skied it. But with all that Mother Nature has thrown at us, the

Members of SCOL have persevered and we kicked her butt!!!

Even though our membership goal came up a couple short, our

participation level has been tremendous! From the social

members to the hardest core riders to the weekday crew, SCOL

had a presence on the hill, in town, at happy hours, at events and

on social media. The SCOL ski season calendar was full of

successful activities again this year and we thank everyone who

put in the effort to organize and pull off these fun times.

Although the ski season draws to a close, we still have one important event left. The Installation

Dinner at the end of April will cap off another great year. We had great participation in our

election process and I thank everyone who stepped up to run for an office and/or board

position. The out going board of directors deserves a big “THANK YOU”, as they have guided

the club through a busy season all the while keeping the best interest of SCOL first. I thank all of

you for making my first year as President truly enjoyable and fulfilling. I am excited to see what

the new board finds waiting around the corner for SCOL!

Please make every effort to promote our great club during the off season and keep in touch

with the club via the website and Facebook page. I look forward to seeing everyone at our last

meeting on April 19th and at the Installation Dinner on April 29th. I wish everyone a safe and

healthy summer!!!

SKI YA SOON!!

Bill Fekete

The Scoop

Installation

Dinner

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Bowling Party

and Mo’Porter

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Summer Bike

Ride

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Save the Date! 6

West Trip recap 7

SCOL News 8

2017-2018

Board of

Directors

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SKI FEVER The Official Newsletter of SCOL

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DATES TO REMEMBER

4/19: April General Meeting and End of

the Season Party: Board election results

6/11: SCOL Day on the Miss Buffalo Party

Cruise with Mo’ Porter Band

4/29: Installation Dinner

6/23: Happy Hour and Golf Outing at

Gothic Hill

5/12: SCOL Bowling Party 7/16: SCOL Summer Bike Ride

The Membership

application can be

found on our website:

skicluboflockport.com

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It’s Always

A

Good Time!

Official SCOL - Ski Club of

Lockport

Are you a current SCOL member?

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fun…

renew your

membership

today!!

S K I F E V E R

2016-2017 SCOL Leadership

Officers:

President—Bill Fekete

1st Vice President—Rusty Fogle

2nd Vice President—Leslie Fitchlee

Treasurer—Vito Sportelli

Secretary—Sue Marie Clark

Sergeant at Arms—Jim Higbee

Communications/Membership—

Andrea Solar

Directors:

Mitch Miller

Linda O’Donnell

Joe Kubis

Rick McIntosh

Board Support:

Webmaster—Ken Kramer

Newsletter—Andrea Solar

SCOL membership is open to anyone over the age of 21 with

an interest in skiing or snowboarding. With a paid membership

you will get discounted ski trips, share in the vast knowledge of

our seasoned skiers, and are informed each month of club

happenings through the club newsletter, SKI Fever. You also

can attend and participate in our meetings and enjoy all the

SCOL social events throughout the year.

To join, visit our website and fill out an interactive membership

application form, print it out, and bring it to the next meeting.

You may also mail it to the address on the form. Dues are $45

per year. You must be a current member before you can

receive a spot on an East or West trip.

Questions? Email questions to: info@skicluboflockport.com

Don’t delay, sign up today!!

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SCOL BOWLING PARTY!!

WHERE: Brad Angelo Lanes, 6280 S Transit Rd,

Lockport, NY 14094

WHEN: Friday, May 12th, 2017. Arrive at 6:30pm to get

shoes, bowling balls, and beverages. Bowling starts at

7pm!! Our scheduled bowling time is from 7-9 pm. Starting

at 8pm, Brad Angelo Lanes is trying moonlight bowling this

year. So we will have the option of bowling with the lights

off and the lanes glowing in the dark , or we can keep the

lights on our side of the alleys.

COST: $20.00 per person, which includes 2 hours of open bowling with shoes, two

slices of pizza, five wings, and soda. If desired, other food can be ordered from

the menu. There will be a cash bar.

HOW TO SIGN UP: There will be signups in teams of four. Vito will have a sign-up

sheet at the next SCOL meeting.

SCOL SUMMER 2017 EVENTS

SCOL Day on the Miss Buffalo

Party Cruise with Mo’ Porter Band

WHEN: Sunday, June 11, 2017

Live Music from the Mo’ Porter Band

6:30pm – Begin to board the Miss Buffalo

7pm – Miss Buffalo leaves the dock

10pm – Miss Buffalo arrives back at the dock WHERE: DOCK LOCATION: Entrance of Erie Basin Marina (across from Templeton Landing)

It is within walking distance from F-20.

COST: $30 – includes pizza, soft drinks, and water. Cash bar will be available

The Miss Buffalo operates rain or shine, there are NO cancellations or refunds

HOW TO SIGN UP: Vito will have tickets for sale at the next SCOL meeting. Can’t make

the meeting? Contact Vito for more information: vitosportelli@yahoo.com

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SCOL BICYCLE RIDE AND

DINNER!!

WHEN: Sunday, July 16th, 2017. Meet at 3:30 pm sharp in the parking lot behind Lock 34. We will

be seated for dinner at Lock 34 restaurant at 6:30pm. Access to the parking lot is off Locust

Street.

WHERE: Plan to meet ride leaders Ken Urtel, Paul and Margo Covell behind the Lock 34

restaurant Main Street Lockport for a ride to Pendleton, NY and back along the historic Erie

Canal. The ride to Pendleton and back to Lockport should take about 2 ½ hours after which

we will adjourn to the Lock 34 Restaurant for food and refreshments. We will reserve seating for

30 people at 6:30 PM. We can order off the menu and receive separate checks. Those not

wishing to ride can join us at 6:30 for dinner at Lock 34; however priority for reserved seating will

be for those doing the ride.

RIDE DETAILS: Those wishing to ride a shorter distance can simply turn around at any point along

the way and ride back to Lockport. The path along the canal is mostly paved and we may

have to ride 2 miles on the East Canal Road. Limited sag wagon support will be available,

however motor vehicles are not allowed on the bike path which may necessitate walking to

the next access road in the event of a breakdown. We will be riding at a relaxing pace; but

riders should make sure that they and their bicycles are in good condition, and that they have

proper riding gear (helmet, riding clothes, wallet with ID, medical and emergency contact

information, adequate water, snacks, spare tube, tools, etc.). At the halfway point, we will

stop at Uncle G’s ice cream stand for dessert before dinner.

HOW TO SIGN UP: We will need to let Lock 34 restaurant know in advance how many seats to

reserve. Hence a signup sheet for the ride and dinner will be available at upcoming SCOL

meetings or you can contact Ken Urtel by phone (716)799-3318 or email at kurtel1@juno.com

anytime before July 2, 2017. No money will be collected as all participants are responsible for

their own needs at this event.

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Sunday June 11

SCOL Day on the Miss Buffalo Party Cruise with

Mo’ Porter Band

See Vito at the April meeting to purchase your tickets!

What’s Happening in SCOL??

Saturday April 29

INSTALLATION DINNER

See Paula Bowers to sign up.

“It’s Always A Good Time”

Wednesday April 19

SCOL GENERAL MEETING 8PM @ DRI

Find out the outcome in the board director election

West Trip recap and end of the season party

Friday May 12

SCOL BOWLING PARTY

See Vito at the April meeting to sign up!

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Friday, June 23, 2017

SCOL HAPPY HOUR & GOLF OUTING AT GOTHIC HILL Par 3 Golf Course

5477 Niagara St. Extension, Lockport

Pay at door- $11.00, $8.00 Sr. (55 and over) Carts- $5.00 per person. Meet at 5:45 pm and tee off at

6:00 pm. There’s only 13 carts so the first 26 people will get one. RSVP to Roxanne 628-6128 or

readroxw@aol.com by 6/20. You can create your own foursomes or twosomes.

You may order from the menu before you tee off.

Not golfing? Plan on meeting up with your SCOL friends after golf. Fun and prizes.

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President Bill Fekete summed it up best; "It was a great ski trip that could not have been any

better". We had a sunny Sunday at Lake Louise and I’m sorry I forgot to pray to mother nature for

more sun. We had winter conditions with fresh snow during the week. Thanks to Ullr the snow god

for great overall snow conditions! We had a new generation of young Big Dogs. Come to the

meeting on the 19th to find out who. We have added more Trip Awards. Another reason to come

to the meeting on the 19th.

Here’s the bottom line...Non-stop larger aircraft, 2 per room at Banff Aspen Lodge (the best lodging

for large groups in Banff !), 700 jello shots, daily hot tub parties. 7 breakfasts, 6 lift tickets, all shuttles,

3 group dinners, awards and gifts = $1200.00 US!! We stretched out the Canadian dollar!! It must

have been a good trip since we slept for nine hours on the day we returned! Thanks to all SCOLERS

for making this an unforgettable adventure. Please join us at the meeting on the 19th for the rest of

the wrap up.

Rusty & Linda

WEST TRIP RECAP

Thank you Rusty and

Linda for a great trip!!

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Best wishes to Mitch Miller who is recovering

from tibial plateau fracture surgery.

Heal well Mitch!

Pam Fekete would like to

thank all the wonderful

people of SCOL that sent her

a card or gave her sympathy

wishes during her Dad's

passing. She appreciates all

the love and support.

XOXO

SCOL Luck O' the Irish Potluck was

held on March 18th on the

Cabana Deck at Hol iday

Valley. The weather was not as

nice as previous years but as

SCOLers, we made the most of it

as usual. We had a great turnout,

good food and drink along with

good friends! Many thanks go out

to Greg Stang for the use of his grill

and grilling expertise along with his

grilling helpers. Thank you to all

who brought the delicious dishes

to pass and to everyone that

generously donated their time to

stay a little longer and help with

the clean up!

Thank you again to all!

- Joe, Melissa, & Leslie

SCOL NEWS

Final tally of Rick McIntosh’s

overall season stats and

surpassing his 1M vertical goal.

Way to go “vertitus” Rick!!

Thank you Joe, Melissa and

Leslie for a great party!

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Ski Club of Lockport

P.O. Box 633

Lockport, NY 14095

E-mail: info@skicluboflockport.com

Find us on the web!

www.skicluboflockport.com

Membership...It has its privileges!!!

ARE YOU A SCOL MEMBER? If not, you should be!

Check out www.skicluboflockport.com to find out

more about our club. You’ll see that there’s a lot to

like about SCOL all year long!

ALREADY A MEMBER?

Tell people you know (or meet on the lift!) about us

and direct them to our website by giving them a

SCOL CARD. Same with former members—let them

know we are doing great and would really like to

welcome them back...or let us know who they are

and we will take it from there!

Do you have ideas on how to grow our

membership? Talk with any Board member.

SCOL

SCOL...It’s Always a Good Time!!!

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SCOL NEWS

Congratulations to the 2017-2018

SCOL Officers!!

President: Bill Fekete

Vice President: Greg Stang

Treasurer: Vito Sportelli

Secretary: Sue Marie Clark

Communications: Debbie Darling

Sergeant at Arms: Joe Kubis