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F O U R SE A SO N S C LU B N E W S L E T T E R
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ANIKA IS ON HER WAY TO THE MASTERS!
WHAT’S INSIDE
12500 Crystal Mountain Drive
Thompsonville, MI 49683-9742
crystalmountain.com
THIS ISSUE
F O U R S E A S O N S CL U B N E W S L E T T E R
Things to Remember
Ben Wright Invitational
Burton Partnership
Member Spotlight
Dates to Remember
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H el l o Mem bers,
There’s nothing like fall in northern Michigan.
I love the beautiful color, crisp evenings and
unbelievable sunsets. Nothing beats enjoying
chili, roasts and apple crisp, and Friday
night football! Hopefully, this letter finds you
enjoying all your favorite parts of fall, too!
Congratulations to Crystal Mountain Junior Elite
Danielle Staskowski, Hunter Kehoe and Megan
student and Four Seasons Club member, Anika
Jenkinson also performed very well but were just
Dy, who recently qualified for the National Drive,
short of qualifying.
Chip and Putt Championship September 6 at
Prestwick Village. Anika, from Traverse City, will be
“I’ve never been to Augusta, so I’m really excited to
competing with 88 other junior players from across
go there,” Anika said. “Getting to go there is pretty
the country next April at Augusta National on the
amazing. I think it will hit me later that I’m going
Sunday prior to the Masters! Anika is one of only
with all the best people who tried this. I know my
three Michigan Juniors to qualify for the national
parents are really excited about this.”
finals by winning the 12-13 girls age division.
Crystal Mountain was very well represented at the
regional finals, which was held at Prestwick Village
in Highland, with three other Junior Elite Students
competing for a chance at Augusta.
The Crystal Mountain Team is thrilled for Anika and
so pleased to be a part of her journey. We suspect
this won’t be the last we hear of Anika’s success
in golf.
As we look ahead to winter, please make
note of our new winter slope hours listed on
page two. It’s also a good time to plan ahead
for prepaid slopes cards and pool punch
cards to share with your guests and family
members joining you at Crystal over the
winter months.
Also, thank you to all who have enjoyed
Member’s Happy Hour with me. I love
getting to know you and hearing about your
family adventures. Join me and other Crystal
Mountain team members for Member’s
Happy Hour every Friday 6pm to 8pm.
Winter locations vary so please call ahead or
check at the Front Desk.
DATES TO REMEMBER
NOVEMBER
Sincerely,
DECEMBER
27-30 Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend
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Peak Performance Fitness Expo
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Thanksgiving Day - Slopes Open! (Conditions Permitting)
195-for-$50 Friday
2710th Annual 5k Turkey Vulture Trot
20NASTAR Begins
27Thanksgiving Day Buffet
21World Snowboard Day Celebration
28-30
Ski & Snowboard Sale
24Santa NASTAR
28Holiday Trail Celebration
29-30 Ski & Snowboard Demo Day
29First Light Celebration
29-30
Crystal Mountain Race Camp
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New Year’s Eve Celebration with Fireworks
Lorraine Nordbeck
Member Services
Manager
ANIKA DY
NEW Direct Phone number 231.378.2059
GIVE THE GIFT OF CRYSTAL SPA
NOVEMBER 30 THROUGH DECEMBER 22
Purchase a Crystal Spa Gift Certificate of $99 or more and receive a
$25 Bonus Spa Certificate* for yourself. Certificates are good toward
any Spa service, as well as complimentary use of infrared saunas,
steam rooms and hot tubs.
*Offer valid through 12/22/14. Bonus certificate valid 1/4/15 through 11/30/15.
Some restrictions may apply. For more information, call ext. 7200.
Visit us online or contact Lorraine Nordbeck at 231.378.2059 for more details on these and other area festivals and events.
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FOU R S E A S O N S C LU B N E W S L E T T E R
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TH IN GS TO
R EMEMBER
NEW! PARTNERSHIP WITH
PR EPAI D
Crystal Mountain has made the strategic decision to switch to Burton
snowboards, boots and bindings. Burton is the industry’s iconic
brand, and has been a pioneer in the sport since the beginning. Their
dedication to innovation in the sport prompted our switch; Burton
continually advances technology and promotes community outreach
to bring new participants to the sport each season. Their unique
Riglet program incorporates new tools to bring young riders to the
slopes, and we are excited to be a part of this approach.
BURTON SNOWBOARDS
S L OPE S C A R D
These cards are available to members only
and are good for 20 midweek, weekend
or holiday 9-9 lift tickets. Members can
purchase these 100% transferable (within
the season) punch cards now for $649.
Visit the lift ticket office or contact
Lorraine Nordbeck at ext. 2059 for further
assistance.
1 0 PU N C H
POOL OR CL A S S C A R D *
Each punch is valid toward a one-day visit
to the Peak Pool, Park at Water’s Edge
Outdoor Water Playground (summer only)
or a single fitness class. Available for
purchase at the Peak Fitness Center or
Park at Water’s Edge. Regular price is $80.
Members save 20%, for a cost of $64.
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Congratulations to the 2014 Ben Wright Crystal Mountain Invitational winners and
participants! The member and guest field was comprised of 44 two-person teams who
competed for two days on the Mountain Ridge and Betsie Valley course for one of 10
places in the closing for day Championship Shoot-out. It was yet another spectacular
weekend of great food, fantastic golf and camaraderie. A special thanks goes out to all
of our sponsors and committee volunteers.
For more information visit
crystalmountain.com or call ext. 2000.
Save the dates for next year : Aug ust 27-29, 2015!
U PDATED WI NTER
L IF T HOU R S
Lifts will close at 4:30 pm on Monday and
Tuesday nights beginning this winter, with
the exception of Christmas/New Year
(December 22-January 4) and President’s
Week/Mid-Winter Break (February 1622). Crystal mountain will be open seven
days a week with night skiing and riding
Wednesday through Sunday (conditions
permitting). Visit crystalmountain.com to
read more about what’s new for winter
2014-2015!
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M E M B E R SPOTLIGHT
THE KRAUS FAMILY • WINTERGREEN & TRAILSIDE OWNERS
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Chuck & Judy Kraus joined the Four Seasons Club in the fall of 2011
when they purchased a Wintergreen condominium. Chuck first
came to Crystal Mountain during an annual April steelhead fishing
trip about four years ago on the recommendation of a local fishing
guide, Jon Ray, who works for Hawkins Outfitters. It was, as they say,
“love at first sight,” Chuck explains, “Our eventual dream is to build a
home in Trailside and live in northern Michigan.”
The Kraus family visiting Glen Lake, summer 2014
Chuck is a physician with a specialty in urology. He was trained
at University Hospitals of Case Western Reserve University in
Cleveland, Ohio and he’s practiced in Canton, Ohio for 32 years.
Judy was employed as an RN in the pediatric surgical intensive
care unit at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland.
She retired after the birth of their second son to focus on managing
the home and raising their family, which eventually grew to include
four sons.
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1. Member & bagpiper, Tom Peeples welcomes guests at the sponsors reception.
2. Shoot-out champions Mike Frugé & Bill Gieselman 3. Two-person team champions
R.J. Cieslak & Todd Galdes 4. Five-person team champions, Bob Towns, Bill House,
Todd Galdes & R.J. Cieslak 5. Mike Frugé & Chuck Bavol enjoy a toast with Ben Wright.
6. Pro champion Elaine Crosby with Head Golf Professional, Greg Babinec.
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Chuck and Judy are both very active volunteers in their community.
Judy is the president of the Canton Garden Club. She also
volunteers for the Aultman Hospital Compassionate Care (Hospice)
Center and is also a member of the Aultman Hospital Women’s
Board. Chuck has been a board member of The Wilderness Center, a
regional nature center, for over 25 years and has previously
served as the board president. They volunteer together at The
Cuyahoga Valley National Park patrolling the Ohio and Erie Canal
bike path and hiking trails as “Trailblazers.” They also volunteer
during the winter at the park’s winter sports center, outfitting people
with cross country skis and snow shoes.
Chuck and Judy have four sons, three lovely daughters-in-law and
one precious granddaughter. Matt and wife Angie Vargas live in
Queens, New York. Both are employed in the film industry. Adam,
wife Rie and daughter Emma J., live in Nagoya, Japan. Adam
teaches English and International Business. Dan lives in Queens and
works in management for Target Corporation. Charlie and wife Ting
live in Washington, D.C. Charlie is pursuing a Ph.D. in Asian History
at George Washington University.
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