The Chatter and Blade Sep 11 - Schenectady Wintersports Club

9/1/2011
ALL THE NEWS THAT FITS
SWC, PO 228,Schenectady, NY 12301
Clubhouse Phone (802) 244-8918
Clubhouse Reservations Call 518-573-6431
A SCHENECTADY WINTERSPORTS CLUB PUBLICATION
Phone numbers in the Ski Chatter are in the 518 area code unless otherwise noted. WEB Site: www.swcweb.org
SWC’s Intrepid Traveler
It Is a New Season
First Members Meeting Sept 8th
The wheel dip in the Atlantic was in South Yarmouth, MA at Bass River Beach 4,315 miles and 77
days later (according to Bill Kornrumpf’s journal). As
you can see it was a beautiful day. An amazing adventure. For those of you just joining us, Bill’s exploits can be found in his journal at:
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/Korntour2011
By the way, you can help support a good cause while
reading Bill’s journal. Bill is doing this ride in part to
raise the awareness of all the good things that Engineering has done for us. With that he would like for
you to help by supporting the Edison Tech Center in
Schenectady, NY (a small organization dedicated to
honoring the legacy of those who have brought us the
Miracle of Electricity). If you make a Tax Deductible
Donation of $35 or more, you are eligible to receive a
DVD of one of the original wizards of the electrical
age. More about the trip and pictures on pages 3, 4
and 6.
Welcome Back Pizza Night. Spend a few hours
with your friends and share adventures and pizza to
kick off the coming ski season. Get up dated on what
the club accomplished last year, where we are now,
what we need to do, and where we'd like to go.
Board members will provide updates on the various
functions of the club.
Help yourself to FREE pizza and hear the latest
on lift ticket sales, club finances, membership levels,
activities, and news on the clubhouse. Be part of the
club and participate in determining the direction of
your club and get jacked-up for the winter of 20112012. See you in September.
There is a social session from 7:00 to 7:30
where, over a beer or an iced tea, you can catch
up on what is happening in the Club while the
formal meeting starts at 7:30.
Ancient Order of Hibernians 1748 State St. is
just east of Rt 7 (the Cross town) in uptown Schenectady. To find the Ancient Order of Hibernians take
State Street toward Albany. It is on the right side approximately 4 ½ blocks past the Rt 7 overpass. If
coming from the Thruway take I-890 to Rt 7 East and
exit at State Street (Rt 5). Turn right at the top of the
ramp and go East 4 ½ blocks. From the Troy direction, take Rt. 7 all the way to State Street (Rt 5) and
turn left at the top of the ramp and go 4 ½ blocks to
1748 State St. on the right.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
August 25
Last bike ride with Ruth Hasler and
Anna Palmer
September 8 1st members meeting, Pizza party
Sept 22
tentative - Local canoe trips
September 25 Barge Chaser
October 6
Cupcake contest
October 21-23 Club House Work Weekend
October 20
Goldstocks
November 3 Ski Mountains
November 4-6 The Albany Snow Show
November 17 Meatheads movie Prime Cut
November 18 & 19 The Warren Miller Movie
December 2 Holiday Party (Friday)
Your Renewal is now Late
I know, I said you would not see this again on the
front page of the Chatter, so cut my salary…Ha, Ha
Ha…But I do know that Craig Lindsey won’t be laughing when you call up a the last minute for a membership to get the good deals. So please get those
memberships in - NOW
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A GREAT BIG
THANK YOU TO
ALL WHO SPONSORED
THURSDAY NIGHT BIKE RIDES
Like There’s No Tomorrow
The 2011 Warren Miller Movie
The Warren Miller Movie Like There’s No Tomorrow
is coming up for two showing at the Palace Theatre in
Albany. The dates are November 18th and 19th at
8:00pm for both shows. Ticket price is $22.
It is hard to believe that the summer is over, at least
as far as the bike rides are concerned. The time sure
went by fast. Thanks go to Holly Hawkes, Don Patneaude, Gina and Bill Kornrumpf, Carol Jones, Kelly
and Michael de la Rocha and John DeBrita, Geoff
(Towpath Regatta) Moore, Lois and /will Seyse, Jean
and Warren Burton, Mary Macdonald, Carol Hamblin
and Bob Miller, Al and Lois Foster, Allen Vollmer,
Charlotte and Bob Distel, Sue Knapik, Jan Panek,
Ruth Hasler and Anna (Dugan) Palmer. We really
appreciate your opening your homes for us and making it possible for everyone to have a great time.
The SWC Holiday Party
This year the Holiday Party is Friday, December
2, 2011. A sit down dinner, DJ, and lot of fun is expected at the Turf Tavern. Plan on attending. Details
will be given next month.
2011 Pre-Season Ski Clinic
at Stowe
THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH! – Terry Tamer
John “Bomber” Anderson is running his 32nd annual ski clinic at Stowe on December 9-10-11. This is
a great way to start the season. Gina and Bill Kornrumpf (and not just these two) have been attending
the Clinic for years now and rave about the fun they
have had. It is one of the few places you can get this
level of instruction for so little money. They have had
a "blast" every year and rave about it to all who will
listen.
SAVE THESE DATES
October 6 Meeting
SWCERs Cupcake Wars
Make a dozen of your favorite cupcakes. Sample other folks recipes and get judged on yours. There will
be official cupcake judges and prizes. Prize categories are; Best presentation, Best theme, Best tasting
and Most Gourmet. So get baking!!
The clinic includes a 3 day lift ticket, 3 nights lodging at the Stowe Motel on the Mountain Road and
lessons from Friday noon till Sunday noon. For those
who are race minded there is a friendly competition in
the NASTAR course on Sunday afternoon. This clinic
is for all abilities in alpine skiing and snowboard (telemark instruction is not available) from never-ever
skiers to recreational skiers to racers. This is one of
the few times that instruction is also available for toplevel experts including the racers. All can improve
their skiing in this clinic. The cost is $280 for the lift
tickets, lodging and lessons. There is an additional
$5 fee for the race on Sunday, if you race. There is a
welcome party to start the clinic off right. Call Bomber (518-885-0971) early to sing up. You need to send
in a $50 deposit to hold your reservation. His roster is
frequently filled by the end of October so call him
now.
Club House Work Weekend
This is a must to get things going…October 21st, 22nd
and 23rd. Work and Food…More to come.
October 20 Meeting
Goldstocks
The Annual "Whats New !"
It is time to Kick Off the ski season when America's
oldest Ski Shop teams up with America oldest ski
club to preview the 2011-2012 equipment line up. In
addition to the line upslsl of all ski variations, this year
Doug will has new Snowshoe systems that we all
might be interested in. Doug will showcase the new
and tried and tried and true in clothing, boot fitting,
and ski equipment.
Ski Utah
with Bob Wright
Nov 17 - Meatheads Movie
The new Meatheads movie is titled "Prime Cuts".
We want to get more people yet. Tons of giveaways,
free to members, $5 non-members but free if they
sign up that night. It's their 10th anniversary movie.
Here's the trailer: http://vimeo.com/27133450
Yes the trip to Utah is on again. February 7th –
14 and there are only 2 spots left
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Ski and Stay (and a Membership)
for less than a lift ticket.
Bill’s Ride into Schenectady
Can you imagine, after 72 days and 4000 miles of
riding, going to bed in your own house and then getting up to ride 5 more days to Cape Cod?
Thats right - Ask anyone who purchased the over
500 SWC discount lift tickets last year skied at near
half price. When they stayed at the lodge, they still
were skiing for less than any posted price or discount
for day ticket. (Even with the $20 membership)
We will begin to have details in the next few Chatter's but rest assure, you can make your vacation
plans knowing SWC will terrific discounts for you
again this year.
And Yes - you DO have to be a member to both
purchase and use the tickets. These are mountain
requirements, insurance and and tax law issues. So,
sign your friends up who may want to go skiing with
you. Sign them up early and they may want to go
more often !
Names and Numbers to Remember
Board of Directors:
Pete Weykamp, Pres
H 785-6433
Dave Slezak VP Administration
H 573-6431
Anna Palmer, VP Nordic
H 489-5092
Bob Wright, VP Activities
H-279-1428
Dorie Valenti, VP-Alpine
H 334-0652
Anna Palmer NNYP President
H 489-5092
Lat Schmidt, Secretary,
H 372-2915
Ray Asselin, Treasurer
H 355-1882
Sandy Leith, Clubhouse Director
H 727-4768
Stetson Taner, At Large
H 355-0276
Larry Calahan, At Large
H 357-3826
John Rack, Mohawk Valley Hiking Club
H-399-5081
Bill Schaefer, Past Pres.
H 370-0229
Others:
Craig Lindsay, Membership
H 356-0557
Dave Slezak, Clubhouse Reservations
H 573-6431
Bill Schaefer, Ticket Vouchers
H 370-0229
Bill Kornrumpf, Chatter Editor &
H 370-4017
Clubhouse Facilities [email protected]
Allan Foster Blade Editor [email protected] H 438-5540
Cecilia MacDonald MVHC Editor [email protected]
H 872-0823
Dorie Valenti Webmaster [email protected]
Clubhouse at Waterbury Center
802-244-8918
Bill’s welcome committee at Karen's Ice Cream
I want to thank all who have made a donation to
the Edison Tech Center in Schenectady in my name.
You can still support the Edison with a donation now
that we know that the final distance traveled was
4,315 miles. Any amount will be appreciated and that
would only be $43.15 at one cent per mile. Your donation to the Edison Tech Center:
www.edisontechcenter.org/donate.htm
will help further our goal of () telling our youth what a
good profession engineering is and that more engineers are needed to make the world a better place to
live in. The Edison web site has been getting 100,000
hits per month so we are reaching many people and
we realize that the web is a powerful tool for reaching
out to our young people. The number of young people
choosing engineering as a career continues to drop in
the developed world yet the demand is rising. The
field can provide a satisfying and well paid future for
many. The Edison Tech Center hopes to inspire more
into a life of engineering as well as preserve the great
legacy of engineering behind us. The center must be
maintained: artifacts and workshop areas need funds
to cover the overhead and operational costs. Online
educational multimedia materials must adapt and
grow in order to continue to benefit the public in all locations. Contributions are tax-deductible and qualify
for GE matching funds. Private contributions are confidential and very much appreciated. Bill Kornrumpf
Change Of Address Notices
Change of Address notices should be sent to:
Craig Lindsay, 2012 Lisa Lane, Schenectady, NY
12303. Do not send
to the editors, or the Club PO Box, they will get lost
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Bill’s final destination, with Gina, for the trip was at Walt & Sue Kangas' new house on Cape Cod.
Bill’s Quote of the trip: “It has been an amazing journey and one I will cherish as an experience of a
lifetime.
And the celebratory drink of Champagne…
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Sept 1, 2011
Monday Night Canoeing
Monday Night Paddling began on May 2, and
continues every Monday evening after that through
October 31. The group gets together at Kiwanis Park
(Rotterdam Junction at Route 5S) at 6pm.
Experienced and non-experienced paddlers are
welcome – there generally is someone in the group
that is willing to give some paddling advice. On the
remaining “potluck” night (see below), you might want
to start paddling around 5pm. Canoes, paddles and
wet suits are available (see later) but if you have a life
vest (PFD) you should bring it along.
Potluck Suppers
The Potluck Suppers have been held on the
second Monday of each summer month at Kiwanis
Park. So far, potlucks have been held on 6/13, 7/11,
8/8, and the last one will be on Sept 12. Food serving
starts at 6:30pm.
These are popular get-togethers, so come and join
in. Bring a hot or cold dish for the group (remember to
put food in it) and your own beverage. Heidi Walsh
has again graciously agreed to spearhead these
events, and I hope other people will volunteer to help
as well.
Join in the NNYP Canoe/Kayak Races
Two of the three NNYP sponsored races have now
been run – the Towpath Regatta and the Electric City
Regatta. Many thanks to Goeff Moore and Kim and Ed
Greiner and their merry band of helpers.
The final regatta of the season is the Barge
Chaser, being run by Anna Palmer, 489-5092 or
[email protected]: It will be held on Sunday,
September 25, at Grafton State Park, just outside of
Troy. Registration at 9:30 am; with races beginning at
10:30 am. The 1st race is 7 miles w/portage. The 2nd
race is for people who don’t want to paddle 7 miles,
and is a 2.5 mile “sprint” (I normally do it, so the term
“sprint” is used advisedly)! There is a $10 fee for
racers, and $5 for youths – but no other fees.
Potluck lunch will be in the Grafton Beach Tent
after the races for participants (bring a salad or dessert
or such to add to the supplied burgers, veggie burgers,
& dogs).
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Kayak demos will begin at noon and continue
throughout the afternoon. Just sign in at the entrance
hut; race held at the center of the Beach.
NNYP Wed. Time Trials
Wed Night time trials started May 4, and will continue
until Sept 21. The start is promptly at 6:30 PM on the
Mohawk River at the Aqueduct Park and Dock on the
south side of the Rte 146 - Rexford Bridge. There's a
class for any boat and paddler, so you're guaranteed
to be a winner and you'll paddle faster making any
future race go by quicker.
There's a new short course option this year for
beginning paddlers, takes about 16 minutes and you
won't be bothered by racers boat wakes (the standard
course is 3.6 miles and takes the faster paddlers about
27 minutes). No reservations required, just show up
ready to start at 6:30 PM!
Any self-powered craft is welcome - usually paddling
are canoes and kayaks, sometimes war canoes,
outrigger canoes, rowing shells, and sculls. There are
age and gender classes for any imaginable paddler,
Registration starts at 6, is free for club members, but is
$10 for the season for non-members (the first night is
free for non-members). Times are recorded for
comparison during the season or against prior recent
seasons. Coaching for racing or paddling technique
usually is conducted following the time trial for all
interested. Cancellation is only in cases of lightning or
river over the bank.
Further information is available from Alec Davis, 518
399-1435 or [email protected]
Keep The News Coming
Your Editor (me!) gets such a thrill when somebody
sends in an item for the Blade. So, try and put a little
fun in his life. Send in some write-up, photo, joke,
story, etc. or activity that might interest the group (like
hiking, travels, new purchases etc). Send to Allan
Foster: [email protected], 379 McCormack Rd, Albany,
NY 12208, by the 10th of the month. Put NNYP, SWC
or Blade in the email subject title line so I don’t Spam
you out. Pictures should be less than 100Kb.
YOUR Dues
The NNYP/SWC fiscal year runs from June to May.
Not able to llive with yourself for not sending in your
dues yet? There are three ways to get your newsletter
notification this year. Mark your choice on the
membership form. Help the Club save money and
choose to get the Blade by e-mail
The BLADE
A Publication of SWC/NNYP
Sept 1, 2011
Club Canoe Availability
September:
Sat
Sept 3
Remington II
Canton, 6 miles. Canoe, kayak, single, double. Kerry Newell
315-344-7283 [email protected] www.slvpaddlers.org
Fri - Sun
Sept 9-11
Adirondack Canoe Classic
Brian & Grace McDonnell at AWA, PO Box 66, Lake Clear, NY
12945 518-891-2744 or www.macscanoe.com or
[email protected]. Event is limited to 250 canoes. Entry
deadline is July 25.
Sat Sept 17
15th Annual Rochester River Challenge
400 meter sprint for people with or without physical/mental
disabilties. Jan Whitaker [email protected] or 585292-6107 www.adaptivecanoeing.org
Sun,
Sept 18
Josh Billings Run Aground Triathlon
Great Barrington, MA. 27m bike, 5m paddle, 6m run (teams or
ironman). Patty Spector 413-637-6913 [email protected]
www.joshbillings.com
Sat
Sept 24
Long Lake Long Boat Regatta
NYMCRA Kayak Points Race. 10m/15m. Brian & Grace
McDonnell at AWA, PO Box 66, Lake Clear, NY 12945 518-8912744 or www.macscanoe.com or [email protected]
Sat
Sept 24 Mayor’s Cup New York City Kayak Comp.
Joe Traum, [email protected],
nymayorscup.com/tuneup.
Sun
Sept 25
Barge Chaser Race
7 and 3 mile, canoe and kayaks. Grafton Lake State Park, Troy,
NY. Anna Palmer 518-489-5092, [email protected]
Remember that NNYP has canoes, paddles, PFD’s
(limited), and one kayak for use by members, along
with three adult-size wet suits:
18’ 6” Wenonah CC 18’ 6” Lincoln CC 18’ 6” Sawyer CC
18’ 5” Alumicraft
12” Acadia Kayak
Club members may borrow these boats for a $5/day,
$25/week donation. They are located at Uncle Donnie
Patneaude’s house at 741 River Road, Lower
Rotterdam Junction (about 0.3 mile from the Kiwanis
boat launch (518-887-5483).
There are 4 canoes for members at the Clubhouse.
Since the availability of life vests (PFDs), is limited,
you might want to bring one along if you have one.
STATEWIDE EVENTS/RACES
There has been a full slate of canoe/kayak races
this year, mostly held in the Adirondacks, and mostly
under the watchful eye of the New York Marathon
Canoe Racing Association, see below. In fact, if you
race canoes or kayaks in New York State, you should
probably join NYMCRA. It is a dynamic group,
promoting friendly competition and fitness on the
water. More at nymcra.org or macscanoe.com.
Races for the remaining part of the year are as
follows:
Sue and Walt Kangas at
their new home on Cape
Cod…Bill’s final destination
Bill coming in for a landing at Karen’s
Ice Cream and Produce in Fort Hunter
today on his way home.
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COMING IN OCTOBER
Saturday, October 8 - MVHC is having its Annual
Fall Picnic at Kiwanas Park. We will be meeting at
11 o'clock with serving of club supplied hot dogs,
tea, instant coffee, hot chocolate, mustard and ketchup at 12:30. Each person attending is asked to
bring a dish to share with everyone, as well as your
own dish, silverware, cup and napkin.
We may walk a short distance on the bike
path if there is interest. Mark the date on your calendar and be prepared for glorious fall scenery and
great comradery.
HELP WANTED
There is an opening for a columnist to write
the CONSERVATION CORNER. Terms to be discussed. The position could be for a single issue, a
series of reports, or as a permanent position, depending on applicant's interests.
If you enjoy research, have a keen feeling for
environmental issues and like to write, please call
Cecilia MacDonald at 872-0823 to discuss this unusual and highly desirable opening.
Please call leader in advance; weather and other factors may
cause changes. Please, no pets on any hike as a courtesy to others. This is a volunteer organization and with any activity there is
a presumption of risk. Each participant is responsible for his or
her own safety. Bring ample food and water, dress appropriately.
Also in October, at as yet an unnamed date in early
October, watch for a hike in Pack Forest in Warrensberg, led by Ruth Hasler. Among the trails we'll
hike will be the Grandmother Tree Trail. We will also
climb Ben Wood Mountain, a low peak with beautiful
views. Look for further details in the next issue, and
don't miss this fairly easy and rewarding hike, especially at this foliage resplendent time of year.
Hike leaders: Please send your reports to:
Cecilia A. MacDonald, 260 Sever Road, Delanson, NY 12053.
Trip Tales
July 16 - Three of us went to the 10th anniversary at
Thatcher Nature Center. There was a dedication of
the Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail and it was good to
share this day with his family and friends. The three
of us decided to hike along the trail to Thompson's
Lake and even though it was hot out, the trail we took
was in the shade so it was most pleasant. We even
enjoyed free ice cream and cake to celebrate the anniversary. It was a very nice day. We're so glad the
Nature Center is such a success. Congratulations to
all who have made it so.
CAM for RH
Thursday, September 1 - The MacDonald Clan, Cecilia, Jody and Rob, invite you to join them on a hike
up Acadia Mountain in beautiful Acadia National
Park. This is a really nice mountain, only about 600
feet high (we're starting at sea level) but with all sorts
of challenging aspects. The view of Soames Sound,
the only fiord in the east coast (or maybe the continental USA), is spectacular and the climb down the
other side of the mountain is exhilarating. We'll meet
at the base of the mountain at 10 for any of you who
don't mind the 9 to 10 hour trip up to Maine. Hope to
see some of you there. 872-0823.
Monday, September 19 - For those of you who like a
closer hike, Merck Forest in Rupert, Vermont is
beautiful at this time of year, so we'll trek the trails
and enjoy the beginning of the fall color. Cecilia and
Rob MacDonald will lead this hike. Call Cecilia at
872-0823 for sign-up and time and place to meet.
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