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Oakland - San Francisco Bay Area Established in 1972

SEPTEMBER 2007 Issue
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In This Issue

  • Annual Softball Challenge
  • ASSC 35th Anniversary Celebration
  • 2007 FunFest - Costa Rica
2007-2008 Executive Board

President, Gary Garrett, Slim2700@hotmail.com
209-477-0521

Vice President, Ricardo Thomas, ricjthomas@aol.com
510-635-3473

Treasurer, Karen Allen busykallen@aol.com
510-728-4309

Secretary, Angie Ross angieb3d@aol.com
510-589-5024

Newsletter Editor Patsy Cunningham c-ham@comcast.net
510-482-2999

Membershipchair, Cynthia Cooper, carmalmama@sbcglobal.net
925-706-8252

Member At Large, Claudette Center ccenterride@aol.com510-531-4992

Fundraiser Chair, Maureen (Jenny) West email@mstealight@yahoo.com
51-501-2084

Recruitment Chair, Phyllis Lohar-Singh, sunflowerhot@hotmail.com
510-599-3509

Activities Chair, DeWayne McDainels 1skidmc@sbcglobal.net
510-636-1950

Youth Director, Karen Ambeau kambeau1@aol.com
510-538-3368

Head Western Region Ski Coach & National NBS Assistant Ski Coach, Prescott Reavis skibison@gmail.com
510-638-7069
National Sponsor
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Membership

Membership Fees for the 2007/2008 Season
New Membership Rate $50.00 single, $70.00 joint
Renew rate: $40.00 single, $60.00 joint
Make check out to ASSC, Mail to P.O. Box 12593, Oakland, 94604 ATTN: Cynthia Cooper -Membership Chair
Contact membership chair Membershipchair, Cynthia Cooper, carmalmama@sbcglobal.net
925-706-8252 for more information Membership Application
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Contact Us

To contact us:
All Seasons Ski Club
P.O. Box 12593
Oakland, CA 9460]
news@asscskiclub.org

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Gary& Wife
President's Message
Hello All Seasons,
It's time to dust off the glove and lace the cleats, grab your son, daughter or the neighbors child and play some catch because once again it is All Seasons Ski Clubs Annual BBQ and “NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SKI CLUB SOFTBALL CHALLENGE” . Yes we will hit the ball diamonds in Antioch once again. Remember this is a free event for All Seasons club members and free to all children under 16 regardless of club affiliation. Come out, eat and mingle with members of Black Avalanche, Ebony Ski & Racquet, U2CANSKI and Fire & Ice Ski Clubs. We will BBQ, relax, play a little ball and just enjoy each others company. Bring your favorite drink recipe and see if you can top my “Take your clothes off Margarita’s”.

SUMMIT ’08 BRECKINRIDGE, COLORADO
It’s time to put down your deposits and secure lodging for great week of skiing and parties, Summit style. Because of job commitments we had to change trip leaders. Debi Dohm is the new trip leader for this event, I want to thank Debi for quickly stepping up when the call went out.

WINTER CARNIVAL ’08 HEAVENLY SKI RESORT LAKE TAHOE
Yes we are local for the next two years, this is a great family event and who doesn’t like Lake Tahoe? Great skiing, gambling and night life, can you say après’ ski? We will grace the slopes with family and friends. A great time and place to teach a child to ski. Remember this is a Western Region Fundraiser, it’s what keeps our region functioning and most of all it supports our youth.

YOUTH RACER NEWS
Once again Errol and Mallory will represent All Seasons on the National level and we have young ones like the Gail & Jerry Moton’s grandchildren and Scotty’s granddaughter tearing up the slopes on the region level.

FIRE SAFETY MESSAGES OF THE MONTH:
Know two ways out of every building // Keep gasoline in approved containers

September 5th, 1955 9:30 am 7 lbs. 15 oz. 22 inches Highland Hospital Oakland, CA
Yes the General club meeting will fall on my birthday and I am bringing the Champagne, come out and have a drink with me as I toast 52 yrs. of life.


Gary D. Garrett,
President, All Seasons Ski Club


Directions to the Park - Antioch Community Park James Donlon Blvd and Blythe Drive.
(1) From E.Sacramento/Elk Grove: I- 5 south towards (Stockton/Los Angeles), Hwy 12 west towards (Fairfield), left on 160 along the river, once over the bridge, 160 becomes highway 4, take the Lone Tree Way exit and turn left, make a rightt onto James Donlon Blvd to park on the left.
(2) From Stockton - I-5 North to hwy 12 west (Rio Vista/Fairfield)and follow above directions # 1
(3) From Davis/Sacramento: 80 west to 680 south (Benicia/San Jose) to hwy 4 east (Pittsburg/Antioch) to Contra Loma Blvd exit - make a right onto Contra Loma blvd and a left onto James Donlon Blvd, park is on the right side.
(4) From Oak/East Bay: 880 north to 980 east towards the Caldecott Tunnel, take 24 east (Concord/Walnut Creek) to 680 north (Sacramento), take hwy 242 or Hwy 4 east (Pittsburg) to above Contra Loma Blvd and follow directions # 3.
(5) OR - 580 west from 98th ave. bear right onto hwy 13 (Warren Frwy) to 24 east (Concord/Walnut Creek) and follow directions # 4
(6) From San Jose: 880 north to 980 east and follow directions # 4.
(7) OR - 680 north (Sacramento) to 4 east (Pittsburg), follow Contra Loma directions # 3
(8) From SF: 80 east to 980 east towards the Caldecott Tunnel and follow directions # 4
Note: even though they may run north and south at times, highways 580 and 80 are east and west only.

Next General Meeting Theme: Annual Park Gathering and Softball Challenge Kick-off


Get Ready for "Annual Park Gathering and Softball Challenge". This year we're adding a new contest - Mix Master. If you're known for mixing drinks and have the baddest concoction in the Bay Area - enter the contest. You can compete with some of the best ---
Stanley Williams known for his drink "Stanley Steamer"
Gary Garrett know for his drink "Take your clothes off Margaritas"
If you are interested in entering this contest contact Patsy Cunningham @ c-ham@comcast.net or 510-482-2999.


Coming next month ---- ASSC on FAS 2007 Cruise
Members Corner
Sympathy goes out toMarvell Allen, on the homegoing of her sister Joann.
New Members and First Timers
At last month's General Meeting, Gary Welcomed new members:
First time guests were: Sarita Lockett, Annetta Cannon, Sharon Green, Louis Thelemaque, Jammie Brown, Susan Eve. All are a result of the team's efforts at Black Expo.
Anniversary Corner Gala
All Seasons Ski Club 35th Anniversary Celebration October 13th Oakland-Marriott Convention Center -- 6:00pm - 1:00am. Our host for the evening will be Timothy Alexander White

Anniversary Tickets…..
Are on sale now! Tickets are now available for the All Seasons 35th Anniversary Celebration. Buy your ticket early and save!!! 
	$75 each  ($135 per couple)  
	$1,000 Sponsor Table

Advertise your business in the All Seasons 35th Anniversary Souvenir Journal
Business Ad Rates:
Full Page -- $200
Half Page -- $125
Quarter Page --$75
Contact Phyllis Lohar-Singh for more info. 510-599-3509
Anniversary Raffles
Attention all club members, the 35th Anniversary Committee will be holding monthly raffles at the regular club meetings. Come get information on upcoming trips and take your chance at the raffle. We will be raffling 3-4 prizes every month. Tickets are $2 each, 3 tickets for $5 or 10 tickets for $10.
All Season Special Edition Wine
Purchase your commemorative bottle of All Seasons Wente Wine. Contact Angie Ross for pricing information.
35th Anniversary Jacket Logo
Already got a jacket? Want to outfit it with the current Anniversary Logo? Well you can! You can have the 35th Anniversary Logo added to your jacket for only $10. Just zip off your left sleeve, write your name inside with permanent marker, give it and $10, to Gary and Voilà!

ALL SEASONS SKI CLUB 35TH ANNIVERSARY GOLF GATHERING AT METROPOLITAN GOLF LINKS

OCTOBER 12, 2007

Join All Seasons members as we start our weekend celebration of our 35th anniversary at Metropolitan Golf Links.
  • Tee Time 1:00 PM
  • $45.00 Green fee & cart
  • 1st Place Prize, 2nd Place Prize, & 3rd Place Prize-TBA
  • Happy Hour Hors d’ Oeuvres served at 6 Pm following Golf Gathering with old & new members.

    • Contact Coordinators: Thomas C. Shipp; 510-290-9111, email: ThomasCShipp1@aol.com and/or Ricardo Thomas; 510-632-8100 email: ricjthomas@aol.com for more information.
    For information on any Anniversary Events,or if you're interested in participanting, contact one of the activie members:
    Angie Ross - angieb3d@aol.com - 510-589-5024
Jenny West - mstealight@yahoo.com - 510-501-2084
Claudette Center -ccenterride@aol.com - 510-531-4992
Phyllis Lohar-Singh - sunflowerhot@hotmail.com 
    
 510-599-3509 
Patsy Cunningham - c-ham@comcast.net - 510-482-2999

    Members Corner - continued

    Members Birthday for September 07 - 9/5- Gary Garrett
    9/4- Dorothy Lawrence
    9/10-Keith Cormier
    9/10-Paul Mixon
    9/13- Sassa Henderson
    9/14- Shonna Cook
    9/18- Judy Cameron
    9/18- Michael Jackson
    9/21- Bridgett Cook
    9/23-Jenny West
    9/27-Patricia Scott
    9/28- Clare Chase
    9/29-Kaire Poole
    9/29- Leonard Hunter /font>
    Sorry we missed you in August- Dennis Goins - August 27th


    2007/2008 New/Renewal Membership Angela Gums*
    Keith Gums*
    Veronica Young*
    Gail Neal*
    Andrea Jones
    James McGee
    Gregory Carter
    Reggie McKinnely

    * New Members


    Members Travel from Abroad

    PAUL MIXON'S BBS FILMED BY NATONAL GEOGRAPHIC TV National Geographic TV and magazine sent a video film crew of four and two photographers to document the 10th Annual Black Boaters Summit, August 3-12, 2007, in the British Virgin Islands. The production company first came to Oakland July 25 to film ASSC member Paul Mixon, Black Boaters Summit founder and event planner, sailing with the kids of Afterguard Sailing Academy in Oakland. The production company then chartered two boats in the British Virgin Islands, August 3-7 to follow the fifteen BBS boat flotilla and document the event. Photos and the video can be seen in the December issue of National Geographic Magazine and on National Geographic.com Also on this year's BBS, after six years of looking at the trip, was ASSC member Maria Sinclair.


    a-Bay..... items for sale

    Brand new 2006 Pontiac Torrent with 10,000 original miles on the engine - for $20,000 . Interested individuals my contact Vincent Gaines at vg072003@yahoo.com . Only serious buyers only.


    ASSC Member, Bradley Dean is now a distributor for Tahitian Noni. You can contact him at www.tni.com/ynoni

    Bay Area News

    Summer Concerts
    Hiking
    Rodney Strong Winery
    Ticket Price VIP $65 –- General Admission $40

    Saturday, September 29, 2007
    Guitars & Saxes – Gerald Albright, Tim Bowman, Jeff Golub & Kirk Whalum

    Hiking
    Hiking
    Go here to view the full HIKING SCHEDULE
    If they want to get on the hiking list, email Alfred:alwatts3@comcast.net
  • Fri.- Mon. - Aug.31 - Sept. 3
    Grand Canyon, Arizona TBA
  • Wed. - Sept. 12 Joaquin Miller, Oakland 5:45 PM
  • Mon. - Sept. 16 Redwood, Oakland 5:45 PM
  • Sat. - Sept. 22 All Seasons Annual Gathering Antioch 12 noon
  • Wed. - Sept. 26 Lake Chabot, Oakland 5:45 PM
    • Oakland YellowJackets Bike Ride
    Hiking
    OYJ bicycle club official riding season Saturday's - meet at Oakland Fairyland Entrance. Ride out at 8:00. Bicycle helmets required. Any kind of bicycle will do. Come ride with the YellowJackets and keep those quads in shape for the ski season! Organized rides at four different skill levels every Saturday following the kickoff ride. For more info: http://www.oaklandyellowjackets.org/
    Bid Whist
    Bid Whist
    If you're interested in monthly Bid Whist parties contact Cheryl Archer at archway5@hotmail.com to get on the email list
    First Friday's
    First Fridays - Monthly Networking Affair
    1st Friday
    Click on the logo and check the website for more details

    ASSC Upcoming Events
    Summit08
    National Brotherhood of Skiers
    2008 AMCC Summit
    Celebrating 35 years of Skiing
    Breckenridge, CO
    January 12 – 19, 2008
    This year the NBS will be offering two types of Registration, one for Skiers and one for First Time/Non Skiers. Each type of Registration will include a Breck35 personal activity pass. Additionally, they will offer a limited number of ½ week or mid-week Registrations with the Mini Breck35 pass. Click here for details on the various options for Registration.
    Package Early Sept.5 Reg. Oct.23 Late Nov.21 Onsite Deposit
    Breck35 Alpine Skiers $425 $475 $500 $525 $225
    Breck35 Non/First time Skiers $305 $355 $380t NA $225
    Breck35 Nordic Skiers $340 $390 $415 NA $225
    Mini-Breck35 3 Days only (Jan 12-15 OR Jan 15-18) $315 N/A N/A NA $225
    Senior Breck35 Skier only (70 and up) $350 N/A N/A NA $225
    Youth Breck35 (ages 5-12) $177 N/A N/A NA $150
    Youth Breck35 (ages13-18) $270 N/A N/A NA $150
    Colorado Ski Pass (Individuals holding Colorado Ski Pass) $305 $335 $380 $405 $225
    All Balances are due in full by November 21, 2007
    Contact Trip Coordinator: Debi Dohm.

    NBS WESTERN REGION Presents WINTER CARNIVAL 2008
    February 7TH - 10TH
    HEAVENLY SKI RESORT
    LAKE TAHOE, CALIF

    Lodging,registration & lift ticket Packages for as low as $530* * 3 Nights Lodging * 3 Day Lift Ticket * Parties * Happy hours * Sunday Brunch * Picnic on the Hill * Registration only: $150 until 7th Racing Registration: $10.00 (seperate) Contact: John Polk 510-830-9590
    Make checks out to ASSC, Mail to PO Box 12593, Oakland, CA 94604.

    Lodging Choices: Embassy Suites, Harvey's Resort & Casino, Horizon Casino Resort and Lakeland Village Beach & Mountain resort. Note: To secure a condo you must gather all your condo mates with deposits in order for ASSC to hold it. Non-Members add $20.00 - Admin Fee $10.00
    Other Activities
    Coming soon--- San Ramon Valley High School Ski Swap in Danville. They're looking for volunteers to work the ski swap this year. This ski swap is the largest ski swap in the East Bay over a 2 day period. Vendors sell past season equipment and clothing as well as private party sales. Please mark your calendar now and stay tune for more info
    Youth Club Information
    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. The annual Youth Membership Dues are $10

    Club Information
    Date Event Package and ~ Cost Contact
    September 22, 2007 Annual 'ASSC' in the Park & Softball Challenge See directions to the park in President's Message Club Event
    October 13, 2007 35th Anniversary Celebration Oakland Marriott/Convention Center
    Stay tune for more information     		Event Coordinator: Angie Ross
    November 2007 Costa Rica Sold Out Trip Coordinator: Clare Chase-Tanner
    January 12 - 19, 2008 Summit 2008 - Breckenridge, CO See Information above Trip Coordinator: Debi Dohm
    February 6 - 10, 2008 Winter Carnival '08 - Stay tune for more information Trip Coordinator: John Polk & Terry Toomer

    If you are interested in coordinating and marketing any the trips statused "TBD", contact
    DeWayne McDaniels at 510-636-1950 or 1skidmc@sbcglobal.net

    Meeting Schedule & Themes
    Date Day General Meeting Theme Location/Time
    Sept. 5, 2007 Wednesday @ 7:30pm Annual 'ASSC' in the Park & Softball Challenge California Ballroom 7:30p.m.
    October 3, 2007 Wednesday @ 6:00pm 35th Gala & Fun Fest Kick-Off California Ballroom 7:30p.m
    November 7, 2007 Wednesday @ 6:00pm Ski Conditioning Clinic & Annual Ski Swap California Ballroom 7:30p.m
    December 5, 2007 Wednesday @ 6:30pm Extravaganza California Ballroom 7:30p.m

    All Seasons Ski Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month, at 7:30pm.
    Join us at the California Ballroom, 1736 Franklin St, Oakland. :
    © 2006-2007 All Seasons Ski Club

    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.
    Note: There is no refund for missed transportation.
    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.
    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.
    Returned Check Fees: For costs $100 or less, $25 Fee. For costs >$100, $50 Fee. Checks will not be accepted from repeat offenders.