All Seasons
Ski Club
Est. 1972
In This Issue:
WR Summer Carnival 2010
In the News…
February 2010 Newsletter
Hello All Seasons,
After a very easy 2 hour drive I arrived at Squaw Valley, this was only the second time I have been to this resort and I must say I was impressed. Ski resorts in the Tahoe area are not known for on mountain lodging so it was very nice to be able to play and stay without the hassle of driving.
The skiing was actually pretty good being that it hadn’t snowed for a few weeks. The Memorial for Spydrr and Jim Huff was very well attended and great stories were told. After the memorial those that could or thought they could took the run called Granite Chief. This was not a run a person (namely me) should take on his first ski day of the season. I made it down but it wasn’t pretty.
The happy hours and night parties were fun and it seemed that everyone had a great time. I want to thank the Winter Carnival staff which includes our own Debi Dohm for putting on another great event.
ALL SEASONS' MALLORY DUNCAN / NBS SKI TEAM
I appreciated Vincent Duncan coming to last months meeting and giving us an update on Mallory. They also came to Winter Carnival where Mallory foreran the race course. Please read the article and check out the pictures of Mallory.
ERROL KERR / WINTER X GAMES
Did you watch the games on Sunday? Errol took first in his quarterfinal race but came up short in the semi-final. After watching U.S. Skier Daron Rhalves go down in his quarterfinal race I was just hoping Errol made it through unscathed? As you know this race is an all out blitz from the start and these skiers hit speeds between 45-60 miles an hour so when a skier goes down, it is violent. Rhalves laid there with medical help for 20+ minutes and was brought down in a stretcher; he suffered a dislocated hip and is questionable for the Olympics.
Errol made it through without a scratch and will be at the Olympics in Vancouver. He will represent Jamaica, his father’s country. Although he is not skiing for the U.S he is still a member of All Seasons Ski Club, so take extreme pride that you helped shape his future and that your club, All Seasons, will be the first club in the NBS to have a member skiing in the Olympic Games.
ALPINE MEADOWS
Alpine Meadows is hosting a sendoff party for Errol on Saturday, February 6, 2010. The skiing will be great and there will be Jamaican drink specials, jerk chicken and prizes including a trip to Jamaica. Let’s get some caravans together and get up to Alpine, see you at the top.
FIRE MESSAGES OF THE MONTH:
February is heart awareness month; learn C.P.R.... kiss somebody.
ASSC BOARD
Membership Fees for the 2009/2010 Season
$50.00 single
$70.00 joint
$40.00 single
$60.00 joint
Membership Application
Complete your application, mail your check payable to:
23039 Avis Lane
Hayward, CA 94541
ATTN: Membership Chair
Contact Membership Chair for more information.
Contact Us
Mailing address:
All Seasons Ski Club
P.O. Box 12593
Oakland, CA 94604
Email address:
angie@asscskiclub.org
Our Membership Drive continues. Our fiscal year runs
April 30, 2009 - May 1, 2010
If you receive a voice message from Calling Post, don't hang up, it's just us trying to get a quick message to you. We are dedicated to getting the most up-to-date information to you.
Advertise Your Business in the All Seasons' Newsletter and Website!
Do your fellow ASSC friends & family know what you do???
Let's change that right now!
What: Business Card Size Ad
Cost: $250 for (6) months
Where: In ASSC Newsletter and on ASSC’s updated Website
For: Members ONLY.
Non-Member's cost is $300.
Mail check payable to:
ASSC Ad
c/o Karen Allen
23039 Avis Lane
Hayward, CA 94541
You can email ad info to: asscskiclub@aol.com
ASSC reserves the right to refuse any ad.
Upcoming ASSC Events
The only Bus Trip that just keeps going, the.............
25th Annual Heavenly / Sierra Weekender
April 2-4, 2K10
We will descend upon Heavenly and ski with the Midwest Region during their Winterfest 2010 at Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe.
Gary Garrett 209-477-0521
NBS SPRING FEST 2010
Rio de Janiero & Salvador, Bahia
Brazil
April 23 - May 1, 2010
3 nights in Rio de Janeiro;
4 nights Salvador, Bahia
BRAZIL
Approx. $2,435**
This trip is Sold Out. To get on the waiting list,
mail your $250 deposit and all waver forms to:
ASSC
attn: Brazil
PO Box 2042
San Leandro, CA 94577
You MUST mail in your completed ASSC Trip App, NBS Liability Form and Trip Reservation form. We cannot reserve your space without all three signed documents.
For more information, contact:
Angie Ross 510-589-5024
**Final cost will be determined upon departure city, departure taxes and fuel surcharges at the time of booking.
New Horizon Tours, CST # 2031736-40
Rock the Vote!
In the News...
Mallory Duncan / ASSC Youth Ski Racer
Mallory Duncan is one of the All Seasons Ski Club Youth ski racers. He is also a member of Team NBS, the national youth ski team. He attends Sugar Bowl Academy in Soda Springs, California, where he is a high school senior. In addition to his demanding classroom schedule, Mallory trains six to seven days a week. His favorite event is Slalom, but he is also an accomplished Giant Slalom racer.
In the summer after the snow melts, Mallory follows the winter season to the southern hemisphere to train in places like Chile and New Zealand. Mallory hopes to eventually join the US Olympic Ski Team and compete for Olympic gold in alpine skiing at a future Winter Olympics Games. For the time being, Mallory plans to continue his education and his ski race training at the college level. Mallory plans to study Language Arts where he will specialize in creative writing. He has already been offered a scholarship and an invitation to attend Montana State University, which features a NCAA division one Ski Team. He is waiting to hear from the other colleges that he has applied to before he makes his decision regarding a college choice.
Mallory and the Duncan family wish to thank the Gary Garrett, the ASSC membership and the NBS for their generous assistance in financial aid, equipment, training, encouragement and other support that has been provided over the years.
Alpine Meadows –
Last Chair Bar & Restaurant
Saturday, February 6th, 3:00pm
Gary
NEWS ALERT
Errol Kerr finishes 11th at Alpe d'Huez Ski Cross World Cup (in France) on January 13, 2010.
Jamaica Ski Team departs for Toronto, Canada. The next race is at Blue Mountain, 2 hours from Toronto.
For updates, please check errolkerr.com
Catherine Kerr
Executive Assistant, Jamaica Ski Team
PO Box 1118
Truckee, CA 96160
530 587 0985 home
530 559 1375 cell
February Birthdays:
New / Renew Members:
Attached is a challenge from Fire & Ice Ski club to other clubs in the Western Region to continue supporting the Haitian Relief efforts.
Zeffie Bruce
Fire & Ice President
Gary
Check out what ASSC has been up to:
If you are interested in going on the trip or have questions regarding the information provided, please feel free to contact Zeffie at (831)297-2103 or zeffiebruce@yahoo.com
My dad, the consummate, salmon fisherman, (and California ski pioneer) has a saying that has (likely) saved my life several times while abalone diving off the Sonoma coast: "Never turn your back on the ocean. If you do, it might be the last time."
Because no matter how smooth, or predictable the sea might look, it can always have a surprise in the form of a huge wave, or set of waves that can easily tumble you into the rocks and end your day and possibly your life.
The same danger exists when we have a series of monster storms that drops three, four, five or six feet of snow, all in rapid succession. Just because you have a skilled mountain crew, blasting away at those avalanches, does not mean you're free from exercising common sense and self responsibility. Here are a few tips that has kept the SOTC crew safe, even during the most epic, of deep powder days.
(1.) Do not ski alone. Even on slopes that you might consider safe, there is always the chance of taking a freak header into deep snow.
(2.) Take caution in the back country. Do not ski the back country alone, under any circumstances. Always have a mobile phone, or some kind of communication tool. Snowboarders are especially vulnerable to tree wells.
(3) Tell SOMEONE where you're planning to ski or ride.
(4.) Forget the trendy sunglasses. You'll lose them first time you fall, and the more expensive they are, the sooner you'll fall. It's a universal truth. Goggles are your friend in deep snow and nearly impossible to lose.
(5.) Take a lesson! Now is your chance to work with a professional ski instructor to get the basics of powder, or deep snow skiing or riding down.
It will be an awesome powder weekend. What will your (local) SOTC crew be doing? Cutting fresh tracks all across Lake Tahoe, and the steeper and deeper, the better. But we won't be doing it alone! Make it a great weekend!
Heavenly/Sierra "Snow & Sexy"- April 2-4, 2010
Trip Leader: Gary Garrett 209-477-0521
$100 Deposit due now
NBS SpringFest - April 23 - May 1, 2010
Trip Leader: Angie Ross 510-589-5024
ASSC Youth Club Information
It's time for membership renewal, below is the membership form. Please complete the form for each youth. The cost is $10.00 for the year. Membership must be paid in order to attend Winter Carnival or any other trip the youth will take.
See you all on 2nd Tuesday evenings.
All Seasons Youth Ski Club meets every 2nd Tuesday at 7:30pm @ Sequoyah Community Church. For more information, call Karen Ambeau @ 510-538-3368.
If you have children, relatives or friends, between the ages of 5 and 17, who are interested in joining the Youth Club, membership applications are available at the Adult Club Meeting. Annual Youth Membership Dues are $10.
Karen Ambeau
Youth Director
All Seasons Ski Club meets on the first Wednesday* of each month, at 7:00pm. Join us at the California Ballroom, 1736 Franklin St, Oakland.
* Due to holidays and planned activities the meetings may take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month. Please watch for announcements.
ASSC Calendar
|
Date |
Day |
General Meeting |
Location/Time |
| February 3, 2010 | Wednesday |
Summit |
California Ballroom, 7pm |
| February 27- March 6, 2010 |
Saturday - Saturday |
Summit 2010 |
Winter Park Colorado |
|
April 2-4, 2010 |
Friday - Sunday |
25th Annual Heavenly/Sierra "Snow & Sexy" |
Heavenly Mountain |
|
April 23 - May 1, |
Friday - Saturday |
SpringFest 2010 |
Rio de Janeiro; |
ASSC Cancellation and Refund Policy
IF THE CLUB CANCELS AN ACTIVITY/EVENT, MONEY WILL BE RETURNED EXCEPT AS LISTED:
A) If cancellation occurs 60 days before event, all money will be refunded.
B) N.B.S., Inc. (Summit/Mini-Summit) registration and lodging fees are non-refundable at any time.
C) Money will be refunded less charges made by the contracted agency, charges incurred by the club on behalf of the participant, such as deposits or non-refundable charges.
D) Each participant will sign a trip participation application that details the cancellation/refund policy.
Note: There is no refund for missed transportation.
A) All cancellations must be in writing.
B) N.B.S., Inc. (Summit/Mini-Summit) registration and lodging fees are non-refundable at any time.
C) All money paid will be returned less any charges incurred and an administrative fee.
Returned Check Fees: For costs $100 or less, $25 Fee. For costs >$100, $50 Fee. Checks will not be accepted from repeat offenders.
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