All Seasons Ski & Snowboard Club Newsletter

President
Gary Garrett

Vice President
Ricardo Thomas

Treasurer
Karen Allen

Secretary
Sedalia Benton

Newsletter Editor
Angie Ross

Membership Chair
Deb Carter

Member At Large
Claudette Center

Recruitment Chair
Phyllis Lohar-Singh

Activities Chair
DeWayne McDainels

Youth Director
Karen Ambeau

Head Western Region Ski Coach & National NBS Assistant Ski Coach

Cameron Steinback

Membership

Membership Fees for the 2008/2009 Season

New Membership Rate:

$50.00 single, $70.00 joint

$40.00 single, $60.00 joint

Membership Application
Complete your application, mail your check payable to:

ATTN: Membership Chair

Contact Membership Chair for more information.

Contact Us

Our mailing address is:
All Seasons Ski Club
P.O. Box 12593
Oakland, CA 94604

Our email address is:
news@asscskiclub.org

Our website address is:
http://www.asscskiclub.org

November 2009 Newsletter

Oakland - San Francisco Bay Area

Established in 1972

NBS Mission: " To identify, develop and support athletes of color, who will win international and Olympic winter sports competitions, representing the United States, and increase participation in winter sports"

For more info go to NBS Website

Assoc. President's Message....

Winter Carnival / Summit 2010

Deadlines have come and gone for Early Registration for Winter Carnival and Summit. But you can still get Regular Registration for both. Check with the Trip Leader for respective trips.

Plans change and people change. You can still put up a deposit for Rio. Our club alone has four people who have made it onto this trip from the wait list. Don't miss out, get your forms and $250 deposit in and get on the wait list.

Jamaican ski gear funk that is. Yep, that's right. There is a Jamaican Ski Team (JST) Line available from Spyder. There is a limited supply, so if you're interested, buy it immediately. I say we at least get an order in for some hats or hoodie in support of Errol. We may not make it to the Winter Olympics, but we can fake the funk.

In addition to the turning our clocks back this past weekend, look at this safety message.

STAT - Safety Team Action Tools
5-Minute Messages

Take just five minutes a week to raise the level of emergency preparedness and safety awareness in your organization.

For many, Daylight Savings Time (DST) came to an end this past weekend, at 2:00 am on Sunday, November 1st. This is an excellent time to update your preparedness in several simple ways:

- Check that your key phone and email contacts are updated and backed up
- Check the charge in your fire extinguisher
- Check the batteries in your smoke detectors and flashlights
- Check the expiration dates on your food and water. If needed, use or donate them and replenish your supplies.

When you set your clocks BACKWARDS, think to check on those items that are BACK UP resources: what you use when your own resources or first choices aren't available.

Thanks Karen Ambeau!

Fire Safety Message of the month:

When you set your clocks back, did you also change the batteries in your smoke detectors? You should.

General Meeting

The November General Meeting will be held at the

California Ballroom

1736 Franklin

7:00pm

Bring your money to make payments on your trips!

Upcoming ASSC Events

Winter Carnival 2010

Squaw Valley USA

January 7 - 10, 2010

REGULAR REGISTRATION:

November 1 - November 30, 2009

ADULT $175 (21-64)
SENIOR $85(65+)
YOUTH $75 (5-20)

Add $10.00 Admin
Add $15.00 Non-Members

Lift Tickets (Nov 1st - Dec. 2nd)

Adult Teen Senior

19-64 13-18 65 & Up

1 Day $60 $45 $43

2 Day $100 $90 $85

3 Day $145 $130 $120

4 Day $185 $170 $155

5 Day $225 $210 $195

Lift ticket money is due by 12/2/2009:

Mail to 23039 Avis Lane, Hayward, Ca. 94541

Make checks payable to: ASSC

Please note the date you want to start skiing.

Contact: Deb Carter 510-864-7862

Lodging Information attached. You are responsible for making your own lodging arrangements. Lodging prices are attached.

Resort at Squaw Village at Squaw

Summit 2010

Winter Park Colorado

February 27 - March 6, 2010

Registration rates through December 2, 2009:

Regular Registration: $250

Senior Registration: $175 (age 70+)

Youth Registration: $50

Early Midweek Registration: $175

Above rates apply only if you are staying in NBS Lodging.

Reservations will only be made once deposits for the

entire unit is received.

There are no more 2 or 3 bedrooms available at any property.

Lodging at Winter Park

For more information, contact:

Cheryl Archer 510-338-0505

SAMBA!

FEEL THE RHYTHM

All Seasons is heading to the 2nd Annual

NBS Springfest

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

ASSC Trip Application

NBS Liability Form

Trip Reservation Form

**Final cost will be determined upon departure city, departure taxes and fuel surcharges at the time of booking.

New Horizon Tours, CST # 2031736-40

Our Membership Drive continues. Our fiscal year runs April 30, 2009 - May 1, 2010

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Listen Up!

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.

IN THE NEWS....

Lt. Col. James C. Warren:

Tuskegee Airman, American Hero

In the summer of 1942, James C. Warren, a 19-year-old underprivileged young black man from Gurly, Ala., read the August issue of American Magazine. An article titled "I Got Wings," written by Second Lieutenant Charles H. Debow, touched him deeply. Debow was one of the first five black cadets to graduate at Tuskegee Army Air Field and earn his silver wings.

"I was so proud; it brought tears to my eyes," Warren recalled. "The thought of ever being a part of that program never even touched my mind."

story continued

Whistler Blackcomb invites you to the San

Francisco Ski and Snowboard Festivals

SNOWBOMB SKI & SNOWBOARD FESTIVALS

Whistler Blackcomb is proud to be a sponsor of the San Francisco Ski and Snowboard Festival taking place November 7-8, 2009 at the Fort Mason Center, and the inaugural Silicon Valley Ski and Snowboard Festival to be held on November 14-15, 2009 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Spend two days exploring gear manufacturer booths, interactive ski resort exhibits, a live snow play arena and the biggest winter sale you’ve ever seen. Saturday, November 7 or 14 feature a Wine Expo, while Sunday, November 8 or 15 offer a Brew Expo.

For more info go to www.sfskifest.com.

ENTER TO WIN A TRIP TO THE 2010 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES IN WHISTLER

Whistler Blackcomb Mountains is the Official Alpine Skiing Venue for the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, in February and March 2010. Here's your chance to win a trip to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Whistler and take in the Olympic Alpine Skiing action at Whistler Creekside. Enter before January 7, 2010 at whistlerblackcomb.com/contest.

Jamaican Ski Team Line

The Jamaican Ski Team (JST) line, from Spyder, has a very limited supply. It's suggested that if you’re interested, buy it immediately, since the majority of shops only bought 1 in each size. According to several owners, the industry was not too hip on the introduction of the line, so the sales were very conservative.

***Suggestion, anytime you see a Spyder Dealer, go in and ask for the Jamaican Ski Team Collection!!! We need them to understand that it's the HOT ITEM***

If you go to the spyder.com site, you'll notice that clicking on the JST collection brings only 4 items up, however, there are 20 products in the line. You'll need to search each line to find the item. They are working with Spyder to change this, since half the line will be in a fashion show on Nov 6th at the City Hall called where "Hip Hop meets Couture".

Attached is a link that has the line, however, some items were not made and other new items made so you'll need to review the site for a full view of the line, which is of the highest quality.

Jamaica Retail Program
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Jamaica Gear

From Errol's site: Race Place has a good selection, however, only 1 of each size in the line. www.errolkerr.com (note: their goal is to add as many shops as possible once they have a feed from Spyder)

Errol will be here in San Francisco for the release of Warren Miller's "Dynasty" showing at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre on Nov 10 or 11th- Since he has a nice role in the Tahoe section.

They would love seeing NBS folks at the show. Perhaps we can meet before or after to hang out with Errol.

Errol will be skiing in the Winter Olympics in the X-Cross, which starts on Feb 21. In addition, here are some key dates for Errol in action:

Jan 20-- Blue Mtn--- Ontario, CN

Jan 24-- Lake Placid, NY
Jan 28-31--Aspen,CO

Thanks again for your support...

December Meet and Greet

Wine Tasting

Dashe Cellars -- Rosenblum Cellars -- Hangar One Distillery & St. George Spirits --- LaPinta #3 Mexican Restaurant (Bay Area largest TEQUILA Bar)

wwww.dashecellars.com
www.rosenblumcellars.com
www.hangarone.com
www.lapinata.com

NOTE: This is a meet and greet activity and you can join in based on the schedule above. You know you---- therefore, if you over indulge, please bring a DD (designated driver).

Meet and Greet Recaps

Bocanova

Bocanova is a nice restaurant for a Meet & Greet. It's located where the old Spaghetti Factory was in the heart of Jack London Square; the atmosphere/ambiance is wonderful... Roomy, including a spacious outdoor patio...most restaurant patios are small... Bocanova is a busy place, but quiet enough to hear your group talk... There were group tables for parties of 2, 4, 6; high tables and chairs, which are always fun to sit at; and a counter-type sitting space so that you can watch the cooks prepare your food; the wait staff is nice and friendly; several of them actually came over to where we were sitting and chatted with us for a while!

Very diverse crowd of folk were there for Happy Hour and Dinner as well...

Attendance was about 10 people; the food was "different", but fun... there is something for everyone and it won't hurt your wallet either...

I'd say we go back there again!

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Lend a Hand

Lend A Hand Foundation thanks those ASSC members & friends who attended their Seafood Fest on Oct. 9th.

The California Ballroom was transformed into a cabaret like hall where participants ate their fill of crab, catfish, crayfish, pasta and desserts catered by 3 Ladies Catering.

Kim Pearson jumped in as a guest dealer at one of the gaming tables brought in by Ace Casino.

Cynthia Cooper displayed her gaming skills and won a Raider gift basket that include 2 tickets to the game of her choice. Marc Gage didn’t do so bad himself. He won a gift basket from Scott’s Seafood Restaurant.

Dawn Hills was the prize organizer and distributor. James McGee , Carolyn & Dennis Hurdle just looked in awe at the festivities. Andree Driskell came through also. Jenny West and myself are board members so we worked all night.

After eating and gaming we danced to The Reed Fromer Trio who was off the hook.

Thanks Again and hope to see you next year!
BusyK

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Cool Black Ball

We had a ball....even though I don't have very many pics to show you. My photographers are slipping.

Check 'em out

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Prez Birthday

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Rhapsody Picnic

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SNOWFEST 2009

Sports Basement Presidio
610 Old Mason St
San Francisco , CA 94129

November 12,2009, 5pm-9pm

The SNOW IS COMING! Music by DJ WEJ, food, beer, great deals, resorts and reps. If you’ve been to one before, you know SnowFest is the premiere snow season kickoff party. And it's 100% FREE to attend!! Visit with your favorite Tahoe Resorts, for details on the best season pass deals. Get the inside scoop on the latest gear from the top Ski and Snowboard manufacturers. Plus FREE raffle giveaways including lift tickets, helmets, goggles, bags and more.

Why should I get there early?
Well... to take advantage of the Sugar Bowl Lift Ticket giveaway! A Free Lift Ticket will be given to the first 200 people making a purchase of $50 or more. (limit one per person, Sun-Fri., Non-Holiday)
Why should I stay all night?
Well...this year, the party doesn't have to end at Sports Basement! Join us at HIFI Lounge ( Lombard@ Fillmore ) for the official SnowFest After Party! A special drink offer for those who attend SnowFest!!
So invite your friends, neighbors, co-workers, family, the guy down the street, whoever! Guaranteed to be a great event! More information on specials, details and fun activities to come, so stay tuned!

Stephanie Magalhaes
Sports Basement - Marketing
415.437.0100 x7110
www.sportsbasement.com

Birthday

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.

Bid Whist

If you're interested in monthly Bid Whist parties contact Cheryl Archer at archway5@hotmail.com to get on the email list.

Youth Club Information

One of our little ASYSC guys, Jordan Robinson, will be staring in a play at the end of November. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Let's show our support.

Deadline for early registration was October 31st. I will need to collect your payment for registration at the October meeting.

It's time for membership renewal, below is the membership form. Please complete the form for each youth. The cost is $10.00 of the year. Membership must be paid in order to attend Winter Carnival or any other trip the youth will take.

We will also be selecting officers for the club. Make sure your child has considered what position the would like to hold, and be prepared to tell us why they would be the best candidate for the position.
See you all on 2nd Tuesday evenings.

All Seasons Youth Ski Club meets every 2nd Tuesday @ Sequoyah Community Church. For more information, call Karen Ambeau @ 510-538-3368.

If you have children, relatives or friends, who are interested in joining the Youth Club, membership applications

are available at the Adult Club Meeting. Annual Youth Membership Dues are $10.

Youth Director

Meetings & Location

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 Theme / Event	Location/Time
November 4, 2009	Wednesday	General Meeting	California Ballroom, 7pm
December 2, 2009	Wednesday	Extravaganza	California Ballroom, 7pm
January 7-10, 2010	Friday - Sunday	Winter Carnival 2010	Squaw Valley USA
February 27- March 6, 2010	Saturday - Saturday	Summit 2010	Winter Park Colorado
April 23 - May 1, 2010	Friday - Saturday	SpringFest 2010	Rio de Janeiro; Slavador, Bahia, Brazil

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.

IF THE INDIVIDUAL CANCELS:
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.