IMPORTANT: DATES OF GENERAL MEETINGS IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH HAVE BEEN CHANGED DUE TO SKI WEEK ACTIVITIES. The “March” general meeting was held in combination with the post ski-week gathering on February 24.

***March 10(Saturday): 10:00 Makapu`u Whale Watch hike, followed by lunch at ChaChaCha Salsaria in Hawaii Kai

March 15 (Thursday), 5:30 PM: Board meeting at Sam Snead’s

March 23 (Friday): Pau hana, Du Vin (new winery in Chinatown)

March 30 (Friday) 5:00 PM: Dinner at Sweet Basil followed by UH vs San Jose State baseball game at Murakami Stadium (on UH lower campus).

April 5 (Thursday): 5:30 General meeting and ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS, Sam Snead’s

April 19 (Thursday): Board meeting and dinner for exiting and incoming board members

April 21( Saturday): Kayaking, Kailua Beach Park, barbeque follows

NOTE:***Please double check dates and times in the most recent newsletter to make sure times and dates are current***

The Board of Directors

President – Geof Chu – 330-7432
Vice President – Anita Hodges, 486-8667
Secretary - Kathlyn Wong
Treasurer - Wanda Sowell – 487-7485
Craig Shaffer - 261-5989
Gordon Ng Contacts
Kathy Mulledy – 423-3190
Wanda "Wandi" Sagum - 523-0982
Carol Wood – 595-4888
Myra Yamane – 621-8025

President’s Message

What a trip! Can’t wait until next year. Though there was a lack of snow there was no lack of fun and excitement. Some of the highlights included:

• Jo Yee with the help of Wandi and Ken invented a new and exciting way of riding the Tombstone Express Lift @ The Canyons Resort.

• This year’s Nastar race had the best turnout I’ve ever experienced. Perennial favorite, Jim Takara, was the fastest and not too many of the participants “crashed and burned”. Again, a big Mahalo to Curt Yee for setting it up.

• Ross, Dennis, Alan and I took a side trip to Snowbasin on Friday. Jim Takara told us we must ride the tram to the start of the Men’s Downhill used in the SLC Winter Olympics. Unfortunately the start was far from what the Olympians experienced. We experienced a double black, icy hard, bump run.

• Great accommodations and proximity to the hill.

We even met a transplanted Local girl, part time ski instructor, who graciously took some of us on Sunday’s mountain tour @ Park City. I hope a good time was had by all and I would like to thank the Trip Committee for another successful trip.

Hopefully one more trip to the mountains and the cold weather gear will be stashed and thoughts turn to South shore summer swells.

The Board has a variety of events planned for Spring and Summer and I hope to see you all from time to time.

Aloha,

geof

Recent Events:

Comments from Ski Week 2007:

Skiers’ Comments from the slopes:

Toby: What I learned on this trip is that you should never get closer than two feet away from our president, Geof—the Terminator—Chu when you are in the lift line or just on a piece of ground talking.

Darrell: Truly one of the best trips yet, and I hope the club will choose PC/Deer Valley again soon.

Fergie and Paul: Deer Valley was the BOMB!

Carol: Good company, cruise skiing this year – a yearly event I wouldn’t miss.

Alan Johnson: Our side trip to Snow Basin was good times.

Dan and Carole: This was our first ski trip with the Hawaii Ski Club. We cannot thank you enough for the friendships and gracious hospitality we received from everyone. We are looking forward to building friendships and taking additional trips with the club.

Jonathan: The location, accommodations and planning were superb—as was the skiers’ buffet at Stein Erickson’s.

Tennye and Larry: Having the most knowledgeable, amicable, fun-loving roommates: Toby and Dennis. No Ka Oi!

Jim T: Don’t forget to take LONG free bus tours around Park City and the Canyons. (What Jim didn’t mention is that he, Toby and others got on the WRONG bus and road for hours. They finally returned to the condo at 9PM Thursday night. Make sure you read the bus signs, Jim!)

Alan Toma: Park City was the best “spring” skiing I’ve had in February. Weather was great—snow was good even tho’ it was a bit warm.

Lori: In spite of no new snow, Deer Valley was great and good snow conditions were maintained.

Gordon: Just got back form Park City. The most fantastic 2^nd week: snowed almost everyday, 23”at Deer Valley. I’m sold on Park City for life and ski Deer Valley. The second week with all the new snow was amazing.

Lennie and Doug: Park City skiing is wonderful! Great ski in-and-out location. Five minutes from the Town lift.

Linda: The lodging was very comfortable and close to the lift. We were also close to many restaurants and shops. The free bus service was absolutely fantastic. I enjoyed Deer Valley the most because there were plenty of runs that suited my skiing level and also I didn’t have to be terrorized by some irresponsible snowboarders (club members excluded). The Canyons was a bit too much for my abilities. Many thanks to Jim Takara for talking me down the steep ones, not once but twice. I really appreciated your patience and advice. Also thanks to my awesome ski buddies for waiting for me to overcome my terror and join them once again.

Jo Yee: Most excitement during this trip was hanging from the Tombstone express lift all the way up. God bless my heroes: Wandi and Ken K.

Teana: 1. Fun trip. Met lots of people too. 2. Perhaps cell numbers should be on the room list just in case. 3. Jo –without the “E”- is my hero!

Norman: Had a great time skiing with old friends and meeting new ones.

Ross: What I remember most: ski members helping and caring for each other.

Dennis: I always have a great time on those trips. End of story.

Helen: Lots of fun things to do in Park City for non-skiers. We found an indoor tennis court and joined a great clinic. The ball bounces high because of the altitude!

Todd and Malia: Todd tried to teach Malia to ski – big failure—but all was saved by patient and skillful Stanley, the PC instructor and now Malia goes to the top of the mountain. Great roommates, great restaurants, great skiing – all made a great trip!

Sam: Forgot to clip boots after lunch and ended up sliding half way down a blue run before putting them back on. Good laugh for all!

Anita and Bill: Awesome spring-like skiing for the first 9 days and then as soon as the club departed, the snowfall began: 9 inches of fresh powder on Sunday in white-out conditions! From spring skiing to true winter skiing conditions overnight! Those who stay an additional week had new powder everyday.

Ski Week 2008 winning location: Whistler-Blackcomb, Canada!

The (early) March general meeting and post ski-week gathering at Sam Wright’s condo complex had a HUGE turnout to share ski experiences and photos, play a little tennis, eat lots of great food (new members wonder how we keep our slim figures?!?!?), avoid the downpour and subsequent ankle-deep water, but especially TO VOTE ON THE 2008 HAWAII SKI WEEK LOCATION. The resounding winner was Whistler/Blackcomb ski area in British Columbia, Canada, with almost double the votes cast for Jackson Hole and Sun Valley combined! GET YOUR PASSPORTS READY since the new law states that anyone traveling outside the USA now needs a passport to exit and re-enter the country.

A special mahalo to Sam Wright who again hosted the post ski-week party which always has a great turnout of old and new club members.

Upcoming Events

Every Monday - TENNIS AT KEEHI LAGOON @ 4:30 p.m.

March 10 (Saturday);10:00AM, Makapu`u Whale-Watching hike followed by lunchat ChaChaCha Salsaria in Hawaii Kai

See the whales before they head north to Alaska for the summer. We’ll meet at the new parking lot at the entrance to the Makapu`u Lighthouse at 10AM. Please bring water, a hat, perhaps a snack, and binoculars for this easy hike. Afterwards we’ll have lunch at ChaChaCha Salsaria in Hawaii Kai (on the water near Safeway in case you don’t know the area).This is a CLUB SHIRT EVENT. Please wear your club shirts to help promote our club.