September – October 2015 Newsletter Corrected Italy

Chicago Nomads
Ski Club Newsletter
September/October , 2015
Volume 47, Issue 15
the Prez Sez...Bob - Grouch - Klawitter
Well the 2015 Ski-A-Rama is over. There were a lot of faces I haven’t seen for a while.
Always a pleasure to see familiar people at our meetings.
Now you know where our trips are going so get the lead out and sign up. Don’t wait too long as the trips
may fill up and you’ll be left at home wishing you had made reservations early. Our cheerful trip leaders are
always happy to have you sign-up for some really good skiing and friendly associates.
Remember – A club is only a good club if you participate and enjoy meeting others who
like to do what you like to do. Come out and meet us.
See you at the September picnic??? Social meeting??? General meeting???
Bob (Grouch)
About 22 people rode the Cal Sag trail for an 18 mile ride. It
was a beautiful day!
Next ride: September 20, Old Plank Road Trail – Departs at
10:00 a.m. from downtown Frankfort, Breidert Green Community Park, White and Kansas Streets.
Western ski trips and Europe trip from Cindy Vondrasek
We had the “Ski-A-Rama” event to kick off the 2016 season for our trips. And I think it was a success!
The season is starting off with a trip to Telluride and the cost will be $1680.00 per person. We have 3 openings for
this trip and once it is filled there will be a waiting list. This trip is from Sunday, February 7th through Sunday, February 14th, 2016. It will include lodging at Bear Creek Lodge (3 bedroom/3 bath units) which is located in the Mountain
Village with private lift access. Plus a five day lift pass, Round trip air on United Airlines, ground transfers and a pretrip party. Some of the amenities are:
Maid service every other day and a washer/dryer in each unit
Outdoor Heated Pool and Indoor/outdoor hot tubs
Health Fitness Room with Steam Room, Sauna & Jacuzzi
The next trip will be with CMSC for Chicago Week and it will be at Whistler Blackcomb in Canada. This trip will be
from February 27th through March 5th, 2016. This trip will be $1999.00 per person.
Seven nights lodging at the Ava Whistler hotel and Round trip airfare
5-day lift ticket and racing and 1 day of first-track breakfast
Mountain lunch and a Pub Crawl and a dinner banquet with music and dancing
Welcome reception and Apres-ski events plus other activities
**For those of you that have lots of air miles…we are offering a reduced price so you can use them.
If you are interested in staying longer (5th to 8th), for an extra $335.00 you can stay 3 nights at the Delta Vancouver
Suites, with full Canadian breakfast daily plus your transfers from the hotel to the airport.
Our last ski trip of the season is to Park City in Utah; from Saturday, March 5th through Saturday the 12th, 2016. The
cost will be around $1485.00 per person. It will include 7 nights lodging at the Park Station (2 bedroom/2 bath units)
condominiums, 3 day interchangeable lift pass for Park City and the Canyons, 2 day lift pass for Deer Valley, round trip
air on Delta Airlines, ground transportation and pre-trip party. There are 18
spots still available. Go to deervalley.com parkcitymountain.com thecanyons.com
We are headed to…Italy!
This trip will be from Saturday, April 23rd through Friday, May 6 th, 2016. The trip will include Round trip airfare, all ground transportation and lodging, plus breakfast daily. There will be a full day tour in each city for
the group. I don’t have the price finalized yet but it will cost about $2850.00 per person.
We are flying into Venice and will be staying at the hotel Venezia Mestre (2 per room) for four nights
(http://www.hotel-venezia.com/eng/index.asp). The hotel is situated in the heart of Venice Mestre, in an ideal
location and is 15 minutes from their downtown area. The bus service shuttles back and forth from the hotel every 10 minutes on a 24/7 basis (every 30 minutes at night).
Our next stop will be Florence. We will be staying four nights at the hotel Orto Dei Medici (2 per room).
The hotel has been newly refurbished and is nestled right in the vibrant center of Florence but off the bustling beaten path. Hotel Orto De’ Medici is just a stone thrown away from the Cathedral, The Academy of
Fine Arts with Michelangelo’s David, the Uffizi with its incomparable art collection, and the finest Italian
restaurants. Go to http://www.ortodeimedici.it/fr for more information and pictures.
Our last four nights will be spent in Rome. We will be staying at the Nizza hotel (2 per room). The Hotel
Nizza is located in the historical centre of Rome next to Termini Station and all the connections. It is only a
few steps from the major monuments like Colosseum, Imperial Forum, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Trevi
Fountain, Opera's Theatre and much more. Go to http://www.hotelnizzaroma.com/fr/default.html for
more information.
Please contact Cindy Vondrasek at [email protected] for any additional information regarding this
trip. It will go on sale at the Nomad General Meeting on Thursday, September 17 th and the final cost will be
available at that time. A deposit of $750.00 is required at the time of signing up.
Nomad Family Trip – Jan 14-19, 2016
Winter Park, Colorado - On Sale – Only 14 spots left!!
If you are thinking about the Winter Park Family Trip, I encourage you to sign up soon.
We’ve had 22 people sign up in August, leaving us ~14 openings. This trip is open to
ALL Nomads (individuals, couples, and families) and includes:

Flights to/from Denver, Colorado & bus to/from Winter Park.

2 Bedroom/2 Bath ski in/ski out Condos at the Zephyr Mountain Lodge (base of Winter Park).
 Free lodging for Children if they sleep on a sleeper sofa (and depending on the arrangements we may do the
same for Teens).
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A few Condos set aside for Adults only (no Children or Teens).
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Four day Lift Ticket for all Adults, Teens, & Children included in the trip price.
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Parties/Events: Pre-Trip Pizza Party, Club Lunch or Dinner, Club Race, and more.
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All adults must be Nomad Members along with Children & Teens.
Children & Teens must be related to Parents, Uncles, etc. on the Trip, (no children friends).
Winter Park’s pricing for Children & Teens varies depending on bedding/sleeping arrangements, and is: $1,110 for
Adults, $590 and up for Teens (ages 13-17), and $535 and up for Children (ages 5-12). See me for more details
and sign up soon. Any questions, please call me at home at 708-429-3286.
Rich Clausius
See the Nomad Website,
LUTSEN
Get ready for a long News Year’s weekend. On December 31 the Nomads depart forLutsen,
MN in the morning, via Lamers coach buses. We will be staying at the Americinn. Lutsen is
planning a New Year’s Eve Bash so upon arrival, (7-9 p.m.) we will be able to unpack and
change into our dancing shoes and party hats for an exciting evening of music, dancing and
fireworks. We plan on skiing on Friday and Saturday, and leaving Sunday morning. All breakfasts and one dinner are included. Lutsen is the Midwest’s largest and tallest, and has the
largest snow-making in the Midwest. It also boasts the only 8 passenger Gondola in the Midwest. Lutsen continues to
stand as the best, the biggest, and by far the most exciting and diverse skiing anywhere in Mid-America, giving you
the experience of a Western ski resort, for a mere fraction of the price.
With wide-open, groomed cruisers, and tree skiing runs, Lutsen offers a diverse variety of terrain spread over 4 mountains! Come join the fun!
Cost - $465 double occupancy
So, what’s included? Glad you asked!!
Donuts, coffee, hot chocolate at departure
Super cool Nomads pins and flags
Deluxe motor coach transportation
Coolers on the bus w/soft drinks and water. One empty cooler
w/ice for all to share
3-nights lodging at Americinn, 8 minutes from ski area
TRIP LEADER NEEDED!!
Indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, game room, continental breakfast
Please contact Patty if
you are willing to be a
trip leader for the Lutsen
trip.
1 Dinner
2-day lift tickets
Taxes, tips and gratuities
All of this starts form the usual pick up place: Standard Bank Stadium; 14011 S.
Kenwood Avenue, Crestwood, IL 60445. Same seat policy to/from destination
applies so get there early.
GENERAL MEETING, Gaelic
Park, 3rd Thursday, 7:30
pm
SOCIAL MEETING, Joe Daniel’s,
1st Wednesday of every month.
BOYNE
The Nomads haven’t been to the Boyne Properties for a long time, so let’s go! The weekend of February 19-21, the
Nomads are heading to the Boyne properties. Staying right at the base of Boyne Highlands, this trip includes, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, 2 days of skiing, 2 nights lodging, and access to the Tubing Park. We will shuttle bus over to Boyne
Mountain. Nastar racing will be available.
So, what’s included? Glad you asked
Donuts, coffee, hot chocolate at departure
Super cool Nomads pins and flags
Deluxe motor coach transportation
Coolers on the bus w/soft drinks and water. One empty cooler w/ice for all to share
2-nights lodging at Boyne Highlands, Saturday and Sunday Breakfast, Saturday Dinner
2-day Lift tickets
Access to Tubing Park
Taxes, tips and gratuities
Cost - $395 Double occupancy
Seniors, 70+ receive $30 credit per day
All of this starts form the usual pick up place: Standard Bank Stadium; 14011 S. Kenwood Avenue, Crestwood, IL
60445. Same seat policy to/from destination applies so get there early.
Patty Himmel
Midwest Ski Director
708-228-1004
Providing counseling services for individuals and couples experiencing difficulties in coping with life's challenges
Darling Debbie’s Social Scene
We had a great turnout for our golf outing at Woodruff Golf Course. Everyone had a great time and we are
hoping we can do a few of them next year.
Ski-a-Rama was a rousing success! The trips are selling and we are well on our way to a great ski season.
Many thanks to those who helped set up and clean up. Special thanks to Nancy Clarke who helped set up,
pass out the raffle gifts and cleaned up. And also to Alex Clausius, our raffle number caller. It is always nice
when people are willing to go out of their way to help.
With Ski-a-Rama behind us, we are looking forward to a Halloween and Christmas. Mark & Mary Anzilotti
and I are planning a special activity for Halloween. Attendance at our Halloween parties has dropped over
the years so we thought we would try something different. More details to follow!
Right behind Halloween, we will be looking forward to Christmas and our annual Christmas party. We are
planning something different for the Christmas party too. Please remember to shop for our toy and Veteran’s drives.
I thought it would be fitting to have a Halloween quote this month. This is from
scribes me to a “tee”:
Bob Hope and de-
“Ill bet living in a nudist colony takes all the fun out of Halloween.”
Author Unknown
That’s it for now. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email me at
[email protected]
Join the club in watching the Bears!
In September……..
Sept 13th
12:00pm
Rokwelz
Sept 20th
12:00pm
Coaches Corner
Sept 27th
3:25pm
Zante of Orland
Hello everyone!
Summer is winding down, and we have some great ski trips planned for this season. We had over 20 people
attend the Mama Vesuvio’s, it was a great evening of bocci and beer.
Before ski season kicks off, we will have a few more fun things to do this fall. First, the fall picnic:
Fall Picnic
Saturday September 12, 2015
Elizabeth Conkey Woods
13250 Central Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Noon- Dusk
Sign up or pay $5.00 at the door
Bring a dish to share - Hope to see you there!
Five Guys Named Moe Band
Thursday, September 24
23320 Lagrange Road
Frankfort. IL
Doors open at 6pm show starts at 8pm-$7.00
Great Band to sing and dance with!
Great venue- CD&Me
23320 S.
FRA23320
Coming in October...
Debbie D and I will be holding an
Amazing “Haunted” Race- Nomad Style!
Be on the hunt for clues about this upcoming event....
An illustration of the first Labor Day parade, held
on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City. The holiday was
organized by the Central Labor Union to exhibit
"the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and
labor organizations" of the community, and to host
a festival for the workers and their families.
Carnival weekend has always been a fun Club
event. Clubs compete for bragging rights, who will
bring home the Gold. This year it is not a Club only
event - sign up is per individual directly through Shanty
Creek. The games will be on Saturday as well as a
group dinner. Costume Contest will be at dinner or on
the slopes Sunday. We will keep you posted as the
event draws near.
Bus Information
45 people are required on the bus - or it may be
a BUST. On January 1st, 2015 a fianal tally will
be taken of how many people signed up for the
bus. If we have 45 people signed up for the
bus, final payment is due. If not, refunds will be
given for the $65.00 bus fee as well as the $100
down payment to Shanty Creek.
Trip Leaders, talk with your members and have them
sign up early. This is a fun trip. $100 down payment
and $65 for the bus. Due today through January 31,
2015.
To sign up for the Bus
Make check ($65.00) payable to CMSC
and mail to:
Patrick Clark
310 Heritage Drive
Roselle, IL 60172
Yes there will be a SLUSH CUP. Let the games
begin! One of Michigan's most popular winter events
for over 40 years. Watch the thrill of victory and the
agony of defeat as skiers and riders attempt to cross
an icy 40' pond. Some take it to another level with crazy costumes.
Other games scheduled are; frozen fish toss, snow
shovel racing and a seal slide - all part of the traditional wild and crazy weekend.
For questions email or call Patrick
630-728-0896
Patrick Clark
To sign up for Winter Carnival
Contact Shanty Creek and mention
you are with CMSC.
Phyllis Lockhart - (231)533-3092
[email protected]
Schuss Mountain - Quest Room - Two Queen beds
Occupancy
Package Cost
PLUS Bus Fee
Single
$408.00
$65.00
Double
$282.00
$65.00
Tripple
$241.00
$65.00
Quad
$220.00
$65.00
Cedar River - One bedroom suite - 2 Queen beds and a pull out sofa
Occupancy
Package Cost
PLUS Bus Fee
Singel
$506.00
$65.00
Double
$319.00
$65.00
Tripple
$283.00
$65.00
quad
$253.00
$65.00
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Gaelic Park
Named Moe
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October 2015
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Board Members 2015-2016
Debbie Durkovic
Bob Klawitter
Treasurer
Social Director
[email protected]
[email protected]
Patty Himmel
Mary Anzilotti
Vice President
Midwest Trip Director
Membership Director
708-220-8035
708-228-1004
[email protected]
President
[email protected]
Cindy Vondrasek
[email protected]
[email protected]
Andi Edington
Editor
[email protected]
Mike O’Rourke
Western Trip Facilitator
708-447-4551
[email protected]
Scott Sanders
Mark Anzilotti
Webmaster
Secretary
Special Events Director
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ann Engelmann
Non-Elected Positions
Ruth Sulda
CSMC Representative
773-779-4025
Trip Cancellations: The Nomad Ski Club through its Board of Directors reserves the right to cancel trips, payments will be refunded.
If trips are canceled due to circumstances beyond the control of the
Nomad Ski Club, payments less expenses caused by the cancellation will be refunded.
Nomad Newsletter: If you have not received your
newsletter, contact the Membership Director, Mary
Anzzilotti or Andi Edington.
Non-Refundable Deposits: Members reserve a seat on a trip by
making a non-refundable trip deposit.
Membership Dues: Payable after June 1, 2015. Current
membership is required to be eligible for any ski trip. Sign
up with the Membership Director at any meeting. Single:
(new) $30) (renewal) $25, Married Couples: (new) $40
(renewal) $35.
Non-refundable trip deposits are 10% of the trip price for Western &
European trips and $35 for Midwest trips.
Member Cancellations: Members who cancel their seat on a trip
will forfeit the non-refundable trip deposit plus any fees or losses
incurred on their behalf. If cancellation occurs after the predetermined closing date (the date the last payment is due on the trip), the
full price of the trip may be charged. A cancellation form must be
submitted to the Trip Leader within 30 days after the trip departs for
refund consideration.
Trip Waiting List: A completely full trip means all seats are filled
on the bus scheduled for a Midwest trip or the minimum number of
seats are filled on a Western or European trip. A member that cancels off a trip may be replaced on that trip from a waiting list, but the
trip must be completely full. Canceling members that are replaced
on a trip from a waiting list forfeit the non-refundable deposit plus
any additional expenses incurred due to the cancellation. The excess will be refunded.
Contact your
Trip Leader if
you have any
questions.
Social Meeting: 1st Wednesday of every month at Joe
Daniel’s: 12218 S. Harlem, Palos Heights, IL @ 7:30
p.m.
General Meeting: 3rd Thursday of every month at Gaelic Park: 6119 W. 147th St.,
Oak Forest, IL @ 7:30 p.m.
Board Meeting: 2nd Thursday of every month, 7 p.m.,
location TBA.
ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME
Unsolicited articles and announcements
may be submitted by contacting Andi Edington
Trip Sign-ups:
In person at any
meeting
[email protected]
Deadline is the Friday after the
General Meeting.