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Hawaii Ski Club – July, 2009
EXECUTIVE ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President – Geof Chu – 330-7432
Vice President – Anita Hodges, 486-8667
Secretary - Craig Shaffer
Treasurer - Wanda Sowell
James Purvis
Toby Kravet – 224-1065
Wanda "Wandi" Sagum
Susan Murata
Kevin Okawa
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Club Historian
Jo Yee
Newsletter Editor
Toby Kravet
(Click on Contacts for e mail addresses)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT BE HOLDING A GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON JULY 2. THE JULY 4TH CELEBRATION WILL SUBSTITUTE FOR THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING.
Every Monday evening (except on holidays): 4:30 P.M. A group of ski club members and their friends play tennis at Keehi Lagoon courts, off Lagoon Drive. Stay in shape and share refreshments afterwards!
July 4, (Saturday): 5: P.M. Party at Geof's Waikiki condo and viewing of the Annual Magic Island fireworks show from nearby beach.
July 10, (Friday): 5: P.M. Pau Hana at Pinky's Pupu Bar and Grill, Kailua
July 26, (Sunday): 12:30 P.M., Hike, #3 of the KISS Series: Kuliouou Ridge followed by drinks and pupus at Kona Brewery, Cha-Cha-Cha's, or another Hawaii Kai watering hole.
August 1, (Saturday): 12 Noon. Sailing off Honolulu/Waikiki with Neal and Arleen.
August 6, (Thursday): 6:00 P.M. General Meeting at Sam Snead's Tavern.
August 7, (Friday): 5: P.M. First Friday at the Hawaii State Art Museum.
August 13, (Thursday): 7:00 P.M. Willie K in concert at the Waikiki Aquarium.
August 20, (Thursday): 6: P.M. Board Meeting at Henry Loui's.
August 21, (Friday): 4:30 P.M. Pau Hana at the Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf.
September 6, (Sunday): The "Annual?" Pool Party and Wine
Tasting at the Hodges' palatial manse in beautiful uptown Aiea.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
After learning about the passing of Michael Jackson, I dug out an old
cassette, and we sat around listening to Thriller and remembered the concert
eleven years ago at the Aloha Stadium. Though I missed the Rolling Stones
concert, the Michael and Elvis concerts along with the C&K concert in Guam mark
my top three. The recent passing of Farrah and Duke illustrates that life
has no guarantees, and at our age, we need to “go for the gusto”.
With that thought in mind, I’ve already paid in full for my trip to Snowmass,
promised myself that it won’t be my only boarding trip next season, and
will maximize my time out in the surf this summer. The trip Committee
already has over 50 members signed up for Ski Week 2010.
I hope to see you fellow members from time to time at the wide variety of events
we have planned this summer which includes hikes, Pau Hanas, Fourth of July in
Waikiki, South Shore Cruise, and (winding up with) our Annual Pool Party.
Got to go - SURF’S UP!
Aloha,
GEOF
UPCOMING SKI CLUB ACTIVITIES:
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN WAIKIKI
July 4 (Saturday): 5 PM - 9 PM
Geof has again invited us to his Waikiki condominium to celebrate Independence Day. This is the 3rd year in a row, but the condo has just been renovated which should make things more interesting: It will be a "New Place." We should arrive at "Party Central" any time after 5 PM on July 4th to eat, drink, and socialize prior to viewing the annual, spectacular fireworks display at Ala Moana. From the condo, it is a relatively short walk to the beach where we will be able to watch the fireworks. Geof’s condo is located at 430 Lewers, apartment 30 C, telephone: 921-9945. The building is on the block of Lewers St. between Kuhio Avenue and Ala Wai Blvd. and, after making the left turn from Kuhio, is on the left side of the street, at the junction of Lewers and Manukai St. Look for a tan colored building with the address (430 Lewers St.) on a brown sign tacked to the wall. There are 11 guest stalls available at 430 Lewers as well as in the building garage directly across the street from the condo, which is also part of the complex. Additionally, there might be free street parking available (because of the holiday) in the area. Register your vehicle/parking stall in the lobby, ring up Geof’s unit (using his telephone number above), and he will buzz you in. Bring something to drink, a dish to share, and celebrate the 4th of July with us! Please note that this event will "replace" the July General Membership Meeting.
TOBY
JULY PAU HANA AT PINKY'S PUPU BAR AND GRILL
July 10 (Friday) 5:00 P.M.
The Club has always had a good time at Pinky's in Kailua. From town, just come over the Likelike Highway, cross over Kamehameha Highway where Likelike morphs into Kaneohe Bay Drive, and keep going straight. Kaneohe Bay Drive ultimately morphs into the Mokapu Saddle Rd., and then Mokapu Blvd. From Aiea side, you might be better off taking the H3 all the way to the Mokapu Saddle Road interchange. You will find Pinky's on the far right corner of Mokapu Blvd. and North Kalaheo Ave. right across from from Aikahi Park Shopping Center. The entrance is actually on North Kalaheo so it requires a right hand turn onto North Kalaheo and a quick "U-ee" or turn-around to get into the parking lot.
CRAIG, TOBY
KULIOUOU RIDGE HIKE
July 26 (Sunday) 12:30 P.M.
This, #3 of the KISS Series, will be the longest, steepest (in parts),
and, therefore, most strenouous to date, but Club members who participate will be rewarded
with an absolutely spectacular, close to 360 degree view at the top.
We are doing this on Sunday afternoon for those of you who would have liked to
come in the past but couldn't make it on Saturday mornings.
We will begin the hike at the end of Kala'au Pl. in Kuliouou Valley at 12:30
P.M. From Honolulu, take Kalanianaole Highway towards Hawaii Kai and
take a left at Kuliouou Rd. just before Hawaii Kai (you will see a big green
sign, reading "Kuliouou Rd.," hanging over the Hawaii Kai bound, left lane of the Highway). At the stop sign, .3
miles in from the highway, Kuliouou Rd. takes a 90 degree turn to the left and
then another 90 degree turn to right to go up valley. Follow the
road up the valley for .7 mile (exactly 1 mile from where you turned off Kalanianaole Highway),
and you will see Kala'au Pl. on the right. Turn right, go to the end
where there is a turn-around and a chained-off BWS road, and find a place
to park on the street. The hike will take us up a shaded switchback
route to the ridge bordering the valley, through an Ironwood and Norfolk pine
forest, and to the Koolau summit. The last, approximately 10%, part
of the hike will be in the open, on red dirt trail, with stairs (vertical panels
secured with steel rods in the ground) fashioned into most of the steeper parts.
There are no narrow areas with cliffs (except at the very top), but I would
strongly recommend wearing hiking shoes or running shoes with good treads
for traction on the red dirt areas. If you survived the Koko Head tracks
last year, you should be able to do this without a problem (and with much less
soreness afterwards), but it ain't gonna be no "walk in the woods."
It is 2.5 miles to the top, and took me 2.5 hours total for the roundtrip last week:
I estimate it will take our group about 3.5 hours. Afterwards, we can stop
for a "cold one" (or two) and Pupus in Hawaii Kai. Cha-Cha-Cha
Salsaria (where we stopped after the Koko Head Tracks
hike), and Kona Brewery
(where we more recently saw Ledward Kaapana) are two suggested alternatives. We
can take a vote or follow a dictatorial decision, as appropriate, following the
hike.
TOBY
"COME SAIL AWAY, COME SAIL AWAY WITH ME"
Ala Wai Boat Harbor
August 1 (Saturday), Noon to Approximately 5 P.M.
Neal Harding and Arleen Gillin have invited ski club members for a sail on their
boat, the Placebo, Saturday August 1. We will sail off Waikiki and then anchor
by the Bite (the waters off the Sheraton Hotel) for swimming and relaxing.
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 18 CLUB MEMBERS WHO SIGN UP. A few
spots are still available. Please email anitah@hawaii.edu
Meeting place: Slip 44 of the Hawaii Yacht Club (behind the Prince Hotel)
Departure time: NOON. Plan to arrive early so that you don’t miss the
boat........
PAID Parking: behind the Prince Hotel on Ala Moana Blvd; bring quarters for the
parking meters. You may wish to carpool since there are limited parking spots.
What to bring: swimsuit, towel, pupu and beverages and LOTS of sunscreen!
ANITA
FIRST FRIDAY AT THE HAWAII STATE ART MUSEUM
August 7 (Friday), 5 PM - 9 PM
250 South Hotel Street
(Admission is free)
Have you ever been to our Hawaii State Art Museum in downtown Honolulu?
It's a beautiful place to visit, and a "must do" experience! Attending the August
First Friday event at the museum is the perfect time to go there! HiSAM is
hosting "Live from the Lawn," a free live performance scheduled from 6-9
PM. August features “Aerial Romance,” an aerial dance performance by
Samadhi with accompaniment by Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole (this year's
Hoku Award winner for Male Vocalist!) and other arts of the air including
exhibitions of tumbling and fire dance. You will also be able to roam the
art galleries. Downtown at the Hi Sam,
http://www.state.hi.us/sfca/artmuseum.php?article_id=31, the
restaurant located on the first floor of the museum, and the museum gift shop,
also located on the first floor, will both be open. There is ample, easy
parking for this event. More detailed parking instructions will be given at a
later date. Please join us for a great Friday evening of spectacular
aerial dancing under a full August moon!
WANDI
WAIKIKI AQUARIUM SUMMER CONCERT: WILLIE K
August 13 (Thursday) 7:00 P.M.
As was expected, tickets are now sold out for the Willie K concert.
For those of you who have tickets to this event, doors to the aquarium open at
5:30 PM and the performance begins at 7 PM. The aquarium galleries will be
open for us to enjoy before the concert. No outside food, drinks, or coolers
will be allowed to be brought in to this event. The Aquarium is an
alcohol-free and smoke-free facility. Food and drinks provided by a
leading restaurant will be available for purchase at the concert. The
concert will be on the lawn oceanside of the aquarium, so bring a beach mat to
sit on or low sand chairs only. Let's look for each other so that we can
all sit together! The performance will be held rain or shine.
WANDI
PAU HANA @ THE LIVINGROOM @ FISHERMAN'S WHARF
2009 Ala Moana Blvd.
August 21, 2009 – 4:30 P.M.
The Living Room has reopened again as a great spot for Honolulu nightlife!
Honolulu's Best Kept Secret with a great Pau Hana and fantastic evening events! They have recently renovated the downstairs area by putting in a whole new bar,
dart boards, pool tables, satellite tv's, and an awesome food menu. Happy
Hour features $2 drafts and discounted drinks and pupus. There is always plenty
of parking.
GEOF
ANNUAL END-OF-SUMMER CELEBRATION, POOL PARTY, and WINE
TASTING
FOOD - DRINKS - WINE TASTING - PRIZES
September 6 (Sunday) 4:30 P.M.
Enjoy the final days of summer AND lots of great food
Share time with old and new friends
Swim in the pool - Relax in the hot tub
Bored on most Sunday afternoons?? Then join other ski club members on the Sunday
of Labor Day weekend for an end-of-the-summer party and wine tasting. This is
one of the club's best-attended and most enjoyable activities each year, so make
sure you and friends join the festivities!. Guests are welcome.
WINE TASTING EVENT
: Prizes awarded to the winners of the best white and best red wines. Last year
James and Marybeth Purvis’s wines won BOTH categories, so try to beat them this
year by entering top-shelf wines! Everyone can taste the wines and vote on
his/her favorite. However, if you wish to qualify for a prize, you must bring a
bottle of wine for the tasting. The red and white wines with the most votes wins
a prize for the person who brought that wine.
RETURN OF A CROWD FAVORITE
: Wanda's chocolate dessert fountain. More chocolate was consumed last year than
anything else!!!!!
TIME: 4:30 - 8:30
Wine Tasting contest begins at 5:30 so have your wine ready for the beginning of
this event
LOCATION: Bill and Anita Hodges
98-1006 Palula Way, Aiea, HI
486-8667
Directions from town
: take the Aiea/Pearlridge exit on either H1 or Moanalua Freeway; turn right on
Ka’onohi Street; right on Iho Place; and left on Palula Way)
WHAT TO BRING: a potluck dish to share, BYOB, a lawn chair, bathing suit and
towel, and of course, a bottle of red or white wine for the wine tasting event.
The Ski Club supports responsible drinking and driving: PLEASE HAVE A DESIGNATED
DRIVER WHO WILL NOT BE CONSUMING ALCOHOL DURING THIS EVENT. If not, we will be
happy to call a taxi for you at the end of this event.
SNOWMASS/ASPEN 2010 SKI TRIP
January 29 (Fri) – February 6, 2010 (Sat)
Cost per person:
Option 1) Full Package, $1596 includes air, Crestwood Condo, ground
transportation, 5-day lift tickets, welcome reception, pizza party.
Option 2) Land Package, $989 includes Crestwood Condo, ground transportation,
5-day lift tickets, welcome reception, pizza party.
Option 3) Land package, $699, NO lift tickets, includes Crestwood
condo, ground transportation, welcome reception, pizza party.
Option 4) Air fare only, $607. United Airlines.
Add on 5) Lift tickets for 6 days out of 10 – add $22 to package price
Add on 6) Lift tickets for 7 days out of 10 – add $74 to package price
United Airlines, Group rate $607
UA 42 29JAN HNL - DEN 1130P - 905A
UA6544 30JAN DEN - ASE 1017A - 1109A
UA6742 06FEB ASE - DEN 820A - 907A
UA 43 06FEB DEN - HNL 1155A - 408P
Crestwood Condo – 2 bedroom/2 bath, located on the slopes of Snowmass Village.
Ski in/ski out with a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, free laundry
facilities, and private balcony with gas BBQ grill. On-site ski rental,
overnight storage, and 3 hot tubs. Price includes ALL gratuities and ground
transportation. You do NOT have to tip porters, housekeeping staff, or bus
transporters.
Payment Schedule:
• $50 deposit, due by July 15
• $500 payment due by August 15
• $500 payment due by September 15 (for full package)
• Remainder of your balance due October 15
Group Equipment Rental Rates 2009-10
We will get a 35% discount off of the walk-in daily rates for rentals of
equipment.
Packages Proposed Walk-In Group Rate
Premium Ski $ 59.95 $ 39.75
Deluxe Ski $ 49.95 $ 34.05
Sport Ski $ 39.95 $ 27.45
Premium Snowboard $ 55.95 $ 37.65
Deluxe Snowboard $ 45.95 $ 31.95
Cancellation Policy
To be announced soon
Airline Luggage Notice
Please be aware that most airlines have extra charges for checked luggage
including ski equipment.
REMINDER: CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR HAWAII SKI CLUB TRIPS. In order to
benefit from our group rates, you must agree to become a member of our group.
Go to:
http://www.hawaiisnowskiclub.com/member_form.htm
Any of our trip committee members, with e mail addresses to be announced soon on our website, will be happy to answer any questions that you might have: In the interim, you can contact Committee Chair Susan Murata at 2xrainbow@gmail.com.
SKIING will be available at Snowmass, Buttermilk,
Aspen Highlands, and the storied, legendary Aspen Mountain
("technically" known as Ajax). Descriptions of of all four
mountains will be availabel soon on our website.
CRESTWOOD CONDOMINUMS:
Located on the slope with ski-in/ski-out convenience. Directly across from the
“new” Elk Camp Gondola and future Snowmass Base Village. Deluxe Condominiums
range in size from Studio to Three Bedroom plus Loft and feature a fully
equipped kitchen, spacious living room with fireplace and private balcony with
gas BBQ grill. Recent $10 million re-model includes new pool, three hot tubs,
fitness center featuring a steam room and massage therapy rooms and a skier
service area for on-site ski rentals, ski tunes and overnight storage. Hotel
services include full service front desk, complimentary in-town and airport
shuttles, daily housekeeping, grocery and liquor shopping, complimentary on-site
parking, free laundry facilities and daily newspaper delivery.
www.thecrestwood.com
SIGN UP FORM
2010 Ski Week to Snowmass/Aspen, Colorado
Jan 29, 2010 (Friday) - Feb 6, 2010 (Saturday)
Name:_____________________________________________________
Roommate request: __________________________________________
Email address:_______________________________________________
Please select package cost per person:
____ 1) Full Package, $1596 includes air, 7 nts Crestwood Condo*, ground
transportation, 5-day lift tickets, welcome reception, pizza party.
____ 2) Land Package, $989 includes 7 nts Crestwood Condo*, ground
transportation, 5-day lift tickets, welcome reception, pizza party.
____ 3) Land package, $699, NO lift tickets, includes 7 nts Crestwood condo*,
ground transportation, welcome reception, pizza party.
____ 4) Air fare only, $607.
UA 42 29JAN HNL - DEN 1130P - 905A
UA6544 30JAN DEN - ASE 1017A - 1109A
UA6742 06FEB ASE - DEN 820A - 907A
UA 43 06FEB DEN - HNL 1155A - 408P
____ 5) Lift tickets for 6 days out of 10 – add $22 to package price
____ 6) Lift tickets for 7 days out of 10 – add $74 to package price
*Condo’s are 2 bedroom/2 bath for up to 4 people.
___$50 deposit per person made payable to:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOURS
Send form and check to:
Susan Murata
2044 Alaeloa Street
Honolulu, HI 96821
SUSAN
PAST ACTIVITIES:
PAU HANA AT LILI KOI RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
On June 12, the 17 party hardy members who braved the afternoon
Red Hill traffic were treated to the casual west side hospitality of Lily Koi
Restaurant and Lounge in Pearlridge. Featuring a happy hour with $2.50 beer
specials, 20% off pupus, and a diverse menu that encouraged sharing, the gang
munched on Furikake Chicken, Short Ribs, Calamari while trading summer plans and
favorite adventure tales.
KEVIN
ASSAULT ON UPPER TANTALUS: PART II
On Saturday morning, June 20th, six club members, Jon and Momi Kleinschmidt, Lori Auhl, Susan Murata, President Geof Chu, and Toby Kravet, together with Toby's friend from Alaska, Michael Welch (Yes, there were seven of us!) reprised the October 18th hike up to the top of the mountain from the Round Top/Tantalus Drive intersect, down the backside to the Manoa Cliffs trail, out to Round Top Drive, and back up the road to our cars. Although the weather looked a little threatening at the start, it cleared as the hike proceeded. Before descending down the backside, you could see right through the notch over the Pali Tunnel to the Kaneohe Bay Marine Corp Air Facility and the ocean beyond, a view which, according to Toby, is not generally available. There wasn't as much mud as the recent rain suggested we might have, young bamboo sprouts along the trail were interesting to view, the group was continuously regaled with Michael's tales of Alaska, and "Chico, the Wonder Dog," whom Susan was baby sitting for the day (Hmmm! Maybe there were eight of us), kept us entertained with his scouting adventures (running point and then coming back to advise us of his findings). It was a nice, leisurely beginning to the weekend. The next hike, Sunday, July 26, in the afternoon on Kuliouou Ridge will be a bit less leisurely and will insure a good, sound sleep Sunday night.
TOBY
AQUARIUM CONCERT SERIES AND SKI CLUB VOLUNTEERS
Kathy Mulledy, Roger deHay, and Bill and Anita Hodges volunteered at the
Waikiki Aquarium’s Ke Kani O Ke Kai concert June 18 featuring the Brothers
Cazimero. Sitting on the grass, listening to music under the stars (and light
rain) adjacent to the sands of Waikiki– the perfect way to experience life in
paradise!!!!! Four more concerts (and four more times to volunteer)
happen this summer culminating with the Willie K concert on August 13th. If you
volunteer, you get free admission to the concert and a free bento dinner. Check
with Susan Murata if you wish to volunteer. If you can’t volunteer, then join
other ski club members who will be attending the Willie K concert on August 13.
ANITA
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SNOWBOARD FOR SALE
Craig Shaffer still has an unused size 141 snowboard for sale. $250.00. Craig may be contacted at 261-5989.
NEW ZEALAND SKI TRIP
Anyone interested in joining me for skiing in New Zealand August
19th thru September 3rd? This will be my 14th trip "Down Under"
(for some upside down skiing?).
The cost including airfare, 13 nights hotel (12 in Queenstown and 1 in Auckland
on the way back), 10 days transportation to 3 of the 4 available ski areas
(2 in Queenstown and 2 in Wanaka), 10 days lift tickets to all 4, and transfers
between hotel and airport comes to approximately $3,500 for 1 person
traveling alone. An 11th full day of skiing is possible but would be
for additional cost, either on your own or as a 1 day extension to the lift
ticket/ski area transportation package. Also, if you want to take a break,
days of skiing can be exchanged, wholly or in part, for such things as jet boat
rides on the river, wine tours, etc. The exchange rate is currently .65
American for $1.00 N.Z. so everything is pretty reasonable once you get
there. Also, the cost would be less if two share a hotel
room---or you go down for a shorter trip. If interested, give
me a call
(see Contacts) ): I can give you more specific information
and put you in touch with the travel agent.
TOBY
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Contributions from the membership to future newsletters are encouraged and will be greatly appreciated: Please e mail them to Toby (see Contacts) no later than 7 calendar days from the end of the month. Thanx much.
Updated club info available at http://www.hawaiisnowskiclub.com/