Hawaii Ski Club – April 2009

Hawaii Ski Club – September, 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:

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!

August 27 (Friday) 5:00 P.M. Pau Hana at Schooner's, Pearl Harbor (See article below)

September 2 (Thursday), 6:00 P.M. General Membership Meeting at Sam Sneads. This is the Meeting to place your deposit for the Snowmass and/or Tahoe Trips (See article below). Arrive early (before 5:30) for the 2 for 1 one price specials.

September 16 (Thursday) 5:30 P.M. Board Meeting at Henry Loui's.

September 17 (Thursday) 4:30 P.M. Pau Hana at Monterey Bay Canners, Pearlridge West.

September 24 (Friday) 7:00 P.M. Moonlight Walk, Keehi Lagoon. Stay tuned for more details.

October 7 (Thursday) 6:00 P.M. Annual Kickoff Meeting for the new membership year at Sam Sneads. Membership dues can be paid at the meeting. This is the one Membership Meeting where the food is on the Club. More details to follow.

November 14 (Sunday) Return of an old tradition; revival of the Ski Club's, one time annual Chili Cookoff. More details to follow (See below)

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:

If you were afraid to approach me about last month's Newsletter, someone else said it for you. Look carefully at the calendar above and the article below and you will see that I have now learned the difference between Chile, the country (as well as Fergie's granddaughter) and chili, the dish.

For me, one of the benefits of belonging to the Ski Club is that I get to go places (besides ski resorts) I would not have otherwise gone and do things that I would not have otherwise done. The Club's Superferry trip to Maui two years ago is a good example, and isn't it lucky that we did it when we did? Another example is the Polo Match in Mokuleia on August 1st: I've always wanted to go up there once or twice during the Polo season but didn't know anyone else who was or would be interested in going. Despite the on again, off again wind and rain that day, it was exciting to watch the game, admire the horesmanship and other skills involved, and experience the whole "pageantry" of the event, all for a paltrey $6.00. Thank you, Jenna, for planning the activity.

The last time I looked, forty four members had already signed up for Hawaii Ski Week in Telluride, and given the economy, the high price of the airfares this year, and fact that we are offering two additional/alternative trips, I am pleased (relieved?) at the turnout thus far for what is our principal event of the year . After eating, sleeping, and family (and, I think, Geof would add golf-ing), what's more important than skiing/boarding? Don't forget that your second payment, and/or initial registration and payment for the other two trips, is due at our upcoming General Membership Meeting on September 2.

Also, don't forget that, if you haven't been keeping in shape, you only have five months to go. Start working on your strength, flexibility, and endurance so that, at the end of the trip, I will be able to echo Geof's mantra of previous years (excepting last year), "It was a good trip--Nobody got hurt."

See you at our meetings and activities.

Aloha,

TOBY

UPCOMING SKI CLUB ACTIVITIES:

PAU HANA AT SCHOONERS
August 27 (Friday) 5:00 P.M.

Come join the Ski Club's "Pau Hana Hui" for a Pau Hana at Schooners, Pearl Harbor on Friday, August 27th. Relax with a cold one while watching the water lap gently against the boats in the harbor and the sun set slowly over the horizon (Corny, huh?). Schooners is located at 57 Arizona Memorial Road just past the Ford Island Road overpass. Turn off of Kamemeha Highway as if you were going to visit the Arizona Memorial, take a right onto Arizona Memorial Road, drive down the road a short ways, go under the Ford Island overpass, and you will see Schooners on the left. Should be plenty of parking.

TOBY

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT SAM SNEADS TAVERN
September 2 (Thursday) 6:00 P.M.

This is the meeting where you need to make your second deposit for Telluride ($500) and/or make an initial deposit ($100) for either/both Snowmass and/or Tahoe. Although the formal meeting won't start until 6:00, come 5:15 - 5:30 to take advantage of the 2 for 1 dinner specials.

TOBY

PAU HANA AT MONTEREY BAY CANNERS, PEARLRIDGE CENTER
September 17 (Friday) 4:30 P.M.

Here we go again! Another Pau Hana for those of you so inclined. This is also an evening on which the Rainbow Wahine Volleyball team will be playing BYU (at 7 P.M), Ski Club members have met here before to watch games, and the management might be pursuaded (no promises) to turn on the wide screen. Monterey Bay Canners is located in Pearlridge Center-West. Turn off Kamehameha Highway onto Kaonohi St. and take the first entrance, on the right, into the shopping center which is just behind (Mauka of) Anna Millers. Take an immediate left, go uphill within the Center, and you'll see Monterey Bay Canners on the right. It's kind of easy to get "imprisoned" in the wrong location in Pearlridge Center as not all of the parking areas are connected, but follow my directions, and you should be fine.

TOBY

MOONLIGHT WALK
September 24 (Friday) Keehi Lagoon 7 P.M.

The Ski Club has been invited to join a group which has been scheduling monthly late afternoon/early evening walks along the seashore and adjacent areas to watch the sunset, watch the moonrise, engage in lively (or not) conversation, and then meet somewhere, hopefully interesting, for dinner. The "moonwalks" (nothing to do with Michael Jackson) are normally scheduled on or within a couple of days of the full moon, are generally 2 - 3 miles long, and are conducted at a pace to encourage conversation. More information, i.e. exactly where to meet and. possibly, the general course of the walk, will be forthcoming

TOBY

ANNUAL KICKOFF MEETING AT SAM SNEADS TAVERN
October 7 (Thursday) 6:00 P.M.

This is our annual General Membership Meeting to "kick off" the new membership year (October 1 - September 30. We will be making the new membership form available via the Website and/or the Newsletter, and/or separate email prior to the meeting, and you can bring the completed form and your dues with you. This is the one meeting of the year when the Club buys the food. We plan to reprise last year with your choice of three pre-selected dinners off the menu and will be providing the choices, with an RSVP request, prior to the Meeting. Stay tuned.

TOBY

RETURN OF THE LEGENDARY CHILI COOKOFF
November 14 (Sunday)

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 else serving as judges. It was a lot of fun, toasted palates notwithstanding. As I recall, someone (I think named Dennis, but I might be wrong) once cheated and won with Zippy's Chili. I once took second with a concoction I don't want to admit to: I tried to make real chili the next year and wasn't even in the running. Anyhow, we will be holding this affair in the late afternoon/early evening of Sunday, November 14th at a community recreation complex on Waialae Nui, the heights overlooking Kahala Mall. This will substitute for the Pre-Thanksgiving party of immediate years past, but anyone is welcome to bring turkey chili. Stay tuned for further details as the event grows closer.

TOBY

SKI TRIPS FOR 2011

The trip committee is offering 3 trips for 2011 as described below. The official Hawaii Ski Club trip will be the Telluride trip from January 21-January 29, 2011, and as of this publication, space remains available.

At the General membership meeting on September 2 at Sam Snead’s, we will be collecting the $500 second (or $600 initial and second) paymentfor Telluride and initial payments of $100 for Snowmass (February 25-March 5) and/or Tahoe (March 18-26).

Due to the necessity to resolve pricing and other issues, signup forms for Snowmass and Tahoe are not yet available but will be provided to the membership, via separate email, prior to the September 2 Meeting.

You must turn in a deposit with your signup form to reserve a space.

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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
• You must sign up AND pay the $100 deposit to reserve a spot for Telluride
• Your deposit will be refundable up until October 1.

Airfare prices are at its highest ever – air seats won’t be booked until October in hopes that the airfare drops and we can take advantage of the possibility of lower prices. The airfare is shockingly high – normally we pay about $500-600 and the lowest quote we’ve got is $808. If you have mileage miles, you may want to look into that as an option to keep the costs down.

Stay tuned for any updates as we get them.

Cut the signup form below from hard copy or copy/paste from this screen and mail in to the Hawaii Ski Club with your deposit if you can't make the meeting.

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Name:______________________________________________________________

Roommate request: ___________________________________________________

Email address:________________________________________________________
Please select package cost per person:

____ 1) Full Package, $1858 includes air, 7 nts Bear Creek Lodge*, ground transportation to condo, baggage handling, 5-day lift tickets, welcome reception, pizza party. Deduct $98 if no ground transfer ($1760).

____ 2) Land Package, $1050 includes 7 nts Bear Creek Lodge*, ground transportation, baggage handling, 5-day lift tickets, welcome reception, pizza party. Deduct $98 if no ground transfer ($952).

____ 3) Land package, $770, NO lift tickets, includes 7 nts Bear Creek Lodge*, ground transportation, welcome reception, pizza party. Deduct $98 if no ground transfer ($672).

____ 4) Air fare only, $808.
UA 42 21JAN HNL - DEN 1100P - 852A
UA5980 22JAN DEN - MTJ 1230P – 131P
UA6943 29JAN MTJ - DEN 1002A - 1104A
UA 43 29JAN DEN - HNL 1211A - 454P

____ 5) Lift tickets for 6 days – add $56 to package price

*Condo’s are 3 bedroom/3 bath for 6 adults. (Bedding is K,TT, TT)

___$100 deposit per person due by August 5 made payable to:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOURS

Send form and check to:
Hawaii Ski Club (make check payable to Rocky Mtn Tours)
c/o Telluride Trip
PO Box 3004
Aiea, HI 96701

Payment schedule:

$100 due by August 5
$500 due by September 2
Remainder due by November 1

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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.

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.

SUSAN

PAST SKI CLUB ACTIVITIES:

POLO IN PARADISE

On Sunday, 01 August, ten Ski Club members and guests enjoyed polo in paradise at Mokuleia Polo Farm on the North Shore, Oahu. Ponies and players from Hawaii took on a team from India. India was victorious by one point, but they were spotted two based on a handicap. It was a relaxing event for all who participated, and we hope to do this again during next summer's matches.
http://hawaii-polo.org

JENNA

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 him at 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/

August, 2010 Newsletter