Ski Association of Hawaii- December 2003
In This Issue:

  

President's Message

  

Snowmass Update

  

December Pau Hana- Christmas Lights

  

Christmas Party at Angell's

  

Renewal Reminder-

  

In Case You Missed It

  

Congratulations to Margaret Angell

  

Upcoming Events


Featured Links:

  

Club T-shirts make great gifts

  

Board of Directors

  

Renewal Form

  

Other Ski Clubs
President's Message
Happy Holidays to all of you and yours. Since I'm writing this before Thanksgiving I'm going to predict
a month of memorable times for all the club members and their families. Many thanks from the ski club
to Bill Rothe for hosting Thanksgiving (11/23) and Margaret and Robert Angell for our Christmas Party (12/20).
While I'm at it, I'd like to thank those of you who made the journey to Kahana bay on the 9th for some talented volleyball, creative croquet, swimming and yummy BBQ. Then for the wine lovers in the club, they were thankful it was the first day of Le Beaujolais.
Of course, thanks to Lee Cataldi , it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the club volunteering with the
Salvation Army at the Blaisdell arena.
December's Pau Hana (12/12) will be a
special one with a Honolulu Hale Christmas light walk up from Phillip Paolo'sat resturant row. As your president, I would be thankful for a few new years resolutions by ome members telling the board they are planning something for the ski club in "04. Let's do more in '04 Oh Yeah ! In some cultures there is a custom to settle debts before the new year. I bring this up because membership dues are past due for many members. Please remedy this situation asap. Of course, your last ski trip payment is already due in too. Well, Imust start getting ready for all these activities. Please come to as many as you can and share your holiday spirit.
Peace on earth, good will to all, Dave


Snowmass Update
SNOWMASS UPDATE!

Just about 60 days and counting!!! Start dreaming about white fluffy powder and preparing for strong hamstrings, quads as well as stamina, as ski season is upon us folks! Snowmass opening day was November 22nd and Aspen November 27th. Yee Ha!!
We are planning an exciting week at Snowmass. As we have several mountains to choose from with lots of skiiable terrain, to help keep our group together, we will have activities and meeting spots suggested each day during the week.

As we finalize the details of our trip, please make sure that all of your payments are current with Obie at PTB Travel, 486-3777.
I would suggest browsing through the www.Aspensnowmass.com site and preparing yourself for a fun adventure!

SKI RENTAL INFO IMPORTANT:
As with every year, we will be getting a group discount for ski rentals. For those renting, please log onto www.skirentals.com to view the available performance and demo packages offered. This year they will have the Pilot System of bindings available in many of the new skis. (Binding inlaid right into the skis) Offers much better stability and control (yeah right...anything will help!)
Cost as follows:
5 days full package: Sport $ 110.49, Performance $ 150.29, Demo $ 185.67
5 days Ski/Poles only: Sport $ 70.70, Performance $ 106.07, Demo $ 130.84
5 days Snowboard with boots: $ 145.87 Snowboard only $ 102.54

To get group discount, we need at least 10 renters. PLEASE LOG ONTO www.skirentals.com by January 10 to register with Breeze Ski Rentals as follows:
1. Group Reservations
2. Login to an Existing Group:
3. Group Name "Hawaii Ski Club"
4. Password: "Powder"
5. Add Renter
6. Pick up: 01/24/2004 3 pm, return 01/30/2004 5 pm (or indicate desired days if different)
6. Enter renter information and type of package.
7. IMPORTANT: AT THIS POINT HIT " RENTER COMPLETE GO TO NEXT OPTION. MAY PROMPT YOU TO "PROCESS RESERVATION" BUT DO NOT HIT "PROCESS RESERVATION" AS WILL COMPLETE GROUP AND CLOSE SITE NOT ALLOWING OTHERS TO LOG ON. SIMPLY CLOSE BROWSER.

PRE-SKI PARTY IMPORTANT
Will be held again at the Elks Club THE WEEK BEFORE our trip on 1/16 at 6:00 pm. No host bar and pupu's or dinner will be available to order.
YOUR TRIP PACKET WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU AT THAT TIME. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THAT DAY, PLEASE CALL AMY FAR ENOUGH IN ADVANCE TO MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS.


December Pau Hana- Christmas Lights
A walk among the down town Christmas displays can put you in the holiday mood and make you feel like a kid.
That's why December's Pau Hana (12/12 5:30pm.) includes a walk from Phillip Paolo's at restaurant row to the Honolulu Hale. We won't be dashing through the snow, just a casual evening stroll after everyone has had
enough to eat and drink. Maybe it was some of that Christmas Cheer that made the lights twinkle bright.
What ever is was, we had a good turnout last year and I'm sure we will again.
Parking is below the row and should be free at that hour.


Christmas Party at Angell's

Saturday, December 20, 6pm on, at Margaret and Roger Angell's House.

Tis the season to be Jolly one and all. I hope all of you can make it to the Christmas party at the Angells house in Manoa.(12/20 5:30 pm.) This is always one of the clubs memorable affairs.
Holiday attire is encouraged, there could be a prize/present for your enthusiasm. As per our custom,
please bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage. Their will be a blind gift exchange of course
along with the usual game of second choosing your favorite toy. I wonder if the coconut will reappear?
Let's target a range of $10-to-$20 for our material good will. I hope Santa is good to everyone.

If you have questions or get lost, call Margaret.



Renewal Reminder-
Lots of good activities coming up. Including, of course, the big Snowmass trip. So get those renewals in the mail. If you need a form drop me an E-mail (Omerpoirier@earthlink.net ) and I will get a form out to you straight away.

In Case You Missed It
Volleyball at Amy & Dave's

We were blessed with a beautiful Hawaiian day. This made even the scenic drive up to Kahana bay
a joy instead of a trek. Parking was creative or by shuttle to a nearby lot. Then many folks took some time to unwind for a while on the Lanai or lava rock seawall. As relaxing as sitting by the ocean can be, this group got
more and more playful as the day wore on. After grillmaster Jeff got everyone fed, the games in the
yard took off in earnest. After a review of the rules, croquet balls were heard clacking, along with jeers and laughter. Bill became play director for the afternoon and no one broke a mallet over him. Most every one that
could took a turn on the volleyball court. The teams and side bets changed with every game. There were
some old school digs for the ball and only a few scrape's for the heroics. We have some decent players in the club, if only for a seven foot net. I'm sure the ball will come out again soon. Some people took a break between games to cool off in the ocean and as the sun got lower, the day came to a unwanted close.

Thanksgiving Party at Bill Rothe's

Just a great location for a party (Thanks, Bill). We had a lot of partiers but not enough to make a dent in the unprecedented amount of food. By my count we had 2 roasted turkeys, 1 smoked turkey, ham, steak, and a score of side dishes. There were also a large number of desserts but I was trying not to look at them so I can't give an accurate report. It was a little less risque than previous Pre-Thanksgiving parties. Also Dave and Amy were not able to make it. Coincidence?


Congratulations to Margaret Angell
A usually reliable source has told the editor that Margaret will be singing at Carnegie Hall. The reliable source was a little hazy about the details. A source I met on a plane to Newark told me that the Honololu Symphony Choir was performing at Carnegie Hall on Sunday November 30th (My guess is that this is related somehow. In any case, I'm impressed.

Upcoming Events
Jan. 16, Fri. Pre Ski Trip Party
Jan. 23 -30 Ski Club Ski Trip to Snowmass
Feb. 7, Sat. Post Ski Trip Party at Wanda's house
Feb 20, Fri. Pau Hana at Sam Choy's
March - Possible Spring Ski Trip to South Tahoe



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