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Hawaii Ski Club – November, 2010
EXECUTIVE ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President – Toby Kravet – 808-224-1065
Vice President – Kevin Okawa
Treasurer - Geof Chu
Susan Murata
Wayne Fujihara
Jenna Surwilo
Jon Kleinschmidt
Momi Kleinschmidt
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Club Historian
Jo Yee
Newsletter Editor
Toby Kravet
(Click on Contacts for e mail addresses)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Note that we will not be holding a General Membership Meeting in November at Sam Sneads. The Chili Cook-Off will serve as 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!
November 14 (Sunday) 4: P.M. Return of an old tradition; revival of the Ski Club's, one time annual Chili Cook-Off. This will also serve as the November General Membership Meeting.
November 18 (Thursday) 5:30 P.M. Board Meeting at Henry Loui's.
November 25 (Thursday-Thanksgiving) 9:30 A.M. Volunteer activity to help feed the needy at the Blaisdell Center.
December 2 (Thursday) 6 P.M. General Membership Meeting at Sam Sneads. Arrive early (before 5:30 P.M. to take advantage of the 2 for 1 dinner specials.
December 11 (Saturday) 5:00 P.M. Annual Ski Club Christmas Party and viewing of the Hawaii Kai Boat Parade at Darrell and Rheta Large's house in Hawaii Kai.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
How many of you watched our Warriors "kick butt" this past Saturday at Utah State? Did you see that snow in the mountains behind the stadium? Former Hawaii and now North Salt Lake resident (and still Ski Club member), Jim Takara, called me a couple of weeks ago to mention, among other things, a dusting of snow in the Cottonwood Canyons, and our Vice President, Kevin Okawa, sent me a picture, off the Internet, of our January destination, Telluride, also with a dusting. Winter IS coming!!!
I was pleased to see a record number of you turn out for the annual Kick-Off Meeting a couple of weeks ago and hope to see an equally fine showing for the upcoming Chili Cook-Off on November 14th. This is a potluck, and you can bring whatever you want, but we need to get a "heads up" on "who is bringing what" so we know there will be enough rice to absorb the chili, some salads to balance out the chili and rice, and enough desert to cool down the palates following the chili. We also need to know, of course, how many are bringing Chili so we can prepare the "infrastructure" and logistics. An email will be forthcoming, within a few days, asking you to RSVP on your contribution to the event.
Finally, I appreciate hearing from you all, via email and/or telephone, about matters concerning the Club, but I have been getting a lot of questions lately concerning the trips, Club tee shirts, and other issues to which we have specific individuals assigned. It's not that I don't want to answer your questions: It's just that, lots of times, I don't know the answers. Please address your questions, when possible, to the individual(s) assigned. Check out the "Contact Us" page of our website, www.hawaiisnowskiclub.com to find the responsible party. Also, below, in the article on our upcoming trips, we have noted the primary Trip Committee member responsible for each trip. Mahalo!
See you at our activities and see you soon on the slopes.
Aloha,
TOBY
UPCOMING SKI CLUB ACTIVITIES:
RETURN OF THE LEGENDARY CHILI COOK-OFF
Wai'alae Nui
Recreation Center, 2203 Halekoa Drive
November 14 (Sunday) 4 PM - 9 PM
When I first joined the club in the early 80s, the Chili Cookoff was an annual event, a potluck where the more daring, "culinarily inclined" members would bring their homemade chili for entry into the contest with everyone in attendance serving as judges. It so much fun, toasted palates notwithstanding, that we are bringing it back. This will substitute for the Pre-Thanksgiving party of immediate years past, but anyone is welcome to bring turkey chili. Thanks to Susan Murata, we will be using her community association's Waia'lae Nui Recreation Center at 2203 Halekoa Drive on the heights above Kahala. To get to the Recreation Center, turn off Kalanianaole Highway in the mountain direction onto Ainakoa Ave. which is just Ewa of where the H1 Freeway ends, go up just over .3 of a mile and take a left onto Halekoa. The Recreation Center is approximately 1.5 miles up the hill. Within the next few days, we will requesting you to officially sign up to enter your chili in the contest or indicate what other pot luck item you will be bringing. Don't be shy about bringing a pot (or 2 or 3) of rice as I think we'll need it. All attendees will get to vote for their favorite, and the Board has authorized some "good" prizes for first through third places as well as a fourth "sur---prize."
TOBY
THANKSGIVING DAY AT THE BLAISDELL
We've had a good response from club members eager to give thanks this year by helping Salvation Army serve a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner to the less fortunate. Our 17 slots are full, but we may need some subs, so let me know, wanda10s@aol.com , if you want to join us for fun and good feelings and I'll put you on the wait list. For those working, please wear closed comfortable shoes, your ski club shirt (if you have one), and no purse or bag. Pockets or waist packs will have to do. It has become a tradition with us to wear seasonal headgear..... antlers, Santa hats, elf hats, pumpkin hats, etc. Aprons are not a bad idea. The pre-event potluck brunch will be from 9:30 - 11:00 on the sidewalk area near the parking structure. We welcome you to join us, even if you can't volunteer. It's a good time eat, drink, and visit with friends whom you may not have seen lately. Parking is free at the Blaisdell for the day.
WANDA
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Sam Sneads Clubhouse
December 2 (Thursday) 6: P.M.
Come join your fellow Ski Clubbers for the last General Membership Meeting of the year. Be assure to arrive before 5:30 P.M. to take advantage of the 2 for 1 dinner specials.
TOBY
ANNUAL SKI CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 11,
(Saturday) 5:00 P.M.
Once again, Darrell and Rheta Large have graciously offered
their residence at 585 Kumukahi Place on Spinnaker Isle, Koko Marina to host our
Annual Christmas Party. For over six years running, their kindness,
hospitality, and location have provided us with one of the best venues for a
perfect party. Held in conjunction with the “13th Annual “Festival of
Lights” Koko Marina Boat Parade”, this party is always well attended and one of
our most popular events. Members need to BYOB and bring a dish to share
(Pot luck). The ever popular grab bag will take place, and we ask that a minimum
$15.00 gift value be followed.
To get to the Larges', turn off
Kalanianaole Highway onto Hawaii Kai Drive, proceed approximately .8 mile until
you see Pepeekeo St. on the left: Kumukahi St. ,or the entrance to the street,
will be your next right. After you turn right, you will immediately come to a T:
Take a left at the T and look for the 585 on the left.
Try to get there before 5:30 P.M. as Darrell warns that
parking will most likely be at a premium after that time.
GEOF & TOBY
SKI TRIPS FOR 2011
The Hawaii Ski Club is offering 3 trips for 2011 as described below. The official Hawaii Ski Week will be the Telluride trip from January 21-January 29, 2011.
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• The Telluride trip starts on
January 21 and returns on January 29.
• 7 nights at the Bear Creek Lodge in
the Mountain Village, all 3 bed/3 bath units.
http://www.bearcreeklodgetelluride.com/
• 5 or 6 days of lift tickets
• Air reservations available on United Airlines
from HNL-Montrose-HNL
Although signup for Telluride has officially closed, there may be two or more slots available due to cancellations.
For more information on Telluride, contact Anita: anita@hawaiisnowskiclub.com
Snowmass, Colorado – Feb 25 – March 5, 2011 (maximum 38)
· February 25, red-eye departure from HNL to Aspen (ASE)
· Feb 26, arrive, Crestwood shuttle 15 minutes away
· Feb 26-March 5 – Crestwood Condominiums, ski in/out
· March 5 – depart
· Land package will include 5 days of skiing (option for 6 days), 7 nights at
the Crestwood condo (4 per 2 bed/2 bath condo), complimentary laundry,
complimentary shuttle, and baggage handling.
The signup form is available in the Trips section of our website: www.hawaiisnowskiclub.com
For more information on Snowmass, contact Debbie: debbie@hawaiisnowskiclub.com
South Lake Tahoe, California – March 18-26, 2011 (maximum 32)
· March 18 – departure, red-eye from HNL to Reno (RNO)
· March 19, arrive, Charter bus from Reno to South Lake Tahoe
· March 19-26 – Embassy Suites
· March 26 – depart
· Land package to include 5 days of skiing (ski resorts TBA), 7 nights at the
Embassy Suites, complimentary breakfast, complimentary après ski, ground
transportation and baggage handling.
The signup form will be forthcoming.
For more information on Tahoe, contact Susan: Susan@hawaiisnowskiclub.com
PAST SKI CLUB ACTIVITIES:
OCTOBER PAU HANA AND MOVIE
For a Friday evening, the Shack-Waikiki was like a "Ghost Town," on the night of October 22. The fact that only eight Club members showed up for the Pau Hana and movie and the "creeping" realization that we were the only skiers/snowboarders there, made it downright "eerie." (See, I'm in Halloween spirit). What happened? Still, the parking at Geof's (Thank you so very much) on the edge of Waikiki was easy and convenient, the Shack was easy to walk to, the Happy Hour prices for drinks and Pupus were reasonable, and the free movie, of skiers going off cliffs and jumps and down roofs, stair railings, and what have you (also "scary" at times), though not the type of skiing I can or aspire to do, made my mouth water for the season to come. In all, it was a good, if not different, way to end the week.
TOBY
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2009 HAWAII SKI WEEK DVD
Special thanks go to Doug Kazama, who has produced a DVD set of our Snowmass
trip and unveiled it at a public showing at the post ski party. DVD's are
available for purchase.
DVD set has both video and photos on it along with a music video of many of you
singing one or two lines. It's pretty funny and showcases our welcome party,
Nastar races, pizza party, and photos from those of you who sent pictures in. A
second DVD has all of the photo files that were sent in, and our Group photo for
you to be able to print or view.
If you would like the DVD set and can pick it up in person, please come to the
April 1 meeting at Sam Snead's Tavern. This is our general membership meeting.
DVD set is $20 if you pick it up in person. Please let me know if you would like
one and we will bring a copy for you.
If you would like him to MAIL you a DVD set, please mail a check for $22 (sorry,
postage cost!), and enclose your name and address. Checks payable to:
Douglas Kazama
438 Hobron Lane, Suite 401
Honolulu, HI 96815
Email me with any questions:
susan@hawaiisnowskiclub.com
SUSAN
SNOWBOARD FOR SALE
Craig Shaffer still has an unused size 141 snowboard for sale. $250.00. Craig may be contacted at 261-5989.
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SNOWBOARD BINDINGS FOR SALE
Kevin Okawa has a pair of very lightly used Burton Custom Detox Snowboard Bindings for sale. Size: Mens Medium, Color: Mandarin Orange, Asking $50. Anyone interested can contact Kevin at the club email address. Click on Contacts
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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 9 calendar days from the end of the month. Thanx much.
Updated club info available at http://www.hawaiisnowskiclub.com/