HVSC Volume LXXV Number 7 Hudson Valley Ski Club Poughkeepsie, New York July 2013

* 2013 * Our 75th Year *

Bike & Pool Party Dancing on the River Saturday, July 20 Friday, July 19, 2013 (July 21 Rain date) at the home of Join your friends and ski Claudette Hennessy buddies for a Meet at Claudette's at 9 night time AM for coffee, to cruise aboard the Rip Van Winkle. Dance to the music the approximately 20 mile of Thunder Ridge. Enjoy your favorite adult beverage at bike ride around the the cash bar. Hug your honey under the stars as the Wallkill Valley. Pool party, mighty Hudson River slips by.

volleyball starts at noon. Bring a Where: 1 East Strand Street, Kingston, NY -- adjacent to dish to share, BYOB. Soft Mariner's Harbor Restaurant at the Rondout drinks, plates, etc. and a grill are provided. When: 8 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2013 -- come early, buy your ticket, and find your friends at the bar at Mariner's.

Directions: From the Mid- Cost: $15 per person Cash Bar

Hudson Bridge, go south on Route Music: Thunder Ridge -- a great dance band 9W to Marlboro, turn left on Old Post Road across from the Village Square Mall. From the Advance Ticket Sales are highly recommended and available at Newburgh Beacon Bridge, north on the website: hudsonrivercruises.com . Click on "Schedules and Brochures" and scroll to the bottom of the page to "2013 Route 9W and right on Old Post Road. Music Cruise Schedule" where there's a link to a secure site to Claudette's is the 7th house on purchase your ticket. the left (#404 with mailboxes on a wagon Need more information, contact Helen Dickerson wheel). If you need more at 845-546-3930 or [email protected] information, call Claudette at 236-7971 Friday Afternoon

We play at a variety of local golf courses every Friday afternoon starting at 3:00 p.m. No Take a Hike II

reservations are required. Just show up, team up, and play. Proper golf attire is suggested. Join John Kenney on

Greens fees and rental fees are per Saturday, July 6 each course’s rate card and are to be paid by for a hike to Gertrude’s the player. Be sure to ask for a senior rates if you qualify. Nose in the Minnewaska State Park. It will be a seven- Next month's lineup is:

plus-mile moderate hike with June 28 College Hill , Poughkeepsie spectacular views. Call hike leader John Kenney at July 5 Vassar Golf Course, Poughkeepsie 845-436-6046 for time and meeting place or for more July 12 James Baird SP Golf Course, Pleasant Valley information. July 19 McCann Golf Course, Poughkeepsie

July 26 Apple Greens Golf Course, Highland

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Select the “hardcopy opt-out” option on the John Macek application in this issue and save $5 from your dues. Win-win! Page 2 HVSC Information

Club Information Future Events… 2012-2013 Membership Directories Club Officers are available. You can pick President: vacant up a copy at any HVSC Vice-President: Frank Van Zanten Saturday August 10 Secretary: Helen Dickerson meeting or I can mail one to Treasurer: Jim Gahn Ski Club Garden you if you send me a self Sergeant at Arms: Larry Slezak Party at Frank and addressed stamped 6"x9" Lois Van Zanten's (minimum) envelope. For a Board of Directors 4:00 PM till ?? ** couples membership (2 directories), the postage is Herb Eschbach Craig Goldstein Carole Daniels Pamela Smith $1.30. For a single membership (1 directory), the . John Macek August 14 - 18 postage is $1.10. Pete Gray Vermont Adventure 75th Anniversary Event Committee Chairs to be held in Vermont ** Budget and Finance: HVSC member Pat Cummins' See page 1. Carole Daniels brother, Michael, died on

Constitution: John Macek Sunday, May 26. Our Events: Susan Stark August 16 Happy Hour Friday Instruction: Mark Searle at LaStazione at 5 Main Street New Paltz. condolences to Pat and his Marketing and Publicity: Joint with Trailsweepers family. Craig Goldstein -Media Liaison Christine Desmoni Meeting Programs Jim Gahn September 10-11 HVSC member John Ergens' Membership Services: mother, Viola Ergen, died on Pete Gray Golf Outing to Mount Snow Tuesday, May 22. Our -Sub-Chair: Welcoming, Mentoring, accommodation at Grand Summit Hotel condolences to John and his family. Retention: Shirley Rinaldi See page 3. Newsletter - Website: Mike Harelick Ski Council - Discount Tickets: Sunday September 15 (Tentative) Jim Gahn HVSC TSSC Softball Game Picnic Welcome to the following new members! Ski Trips: Bill Egan More information in future newsletters. Linda Machovec Nicole Hering Contact information is available in the Online ** These are special 75th Anniversary events Membership SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE: Directory on the club Summer meetings (May through September) will be website Help Wanted held the first Wednesday of each month at Coppola's on 9 , Route 9 in Poughkeepsie, starting HVSC is looking for a chairperson for the at 8:00 PM. We resume the normal 7:30 start time Events Committee. Interested parties September 4.

please contact the of board of directors. Remaining summer meetings:

Newsletter Editors: July 3 Mike & Angie Harelick August 7 183 Millers Lane Kingston, NY 12401 HVSC Board Members for 2013-2014, (left to right) 845-339-4894 Deadline: 15th of the month past president Herb Eschbach, treasurer Jim Gahn, sergeant editor@hudsonvalleyskiclub. at arms Larry Slezak, director Carol Daniels, director John Macek, director Craig Goldstein, director Pamela Smith Check the www.HudsonValleySkiClub.org website missing vice president Frank VanZanten and secretary for the most recent updates. Helen Dickerson Photo courtesy of Susan Eschbach

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Golf Outing to Mount Snow 2013 Kayaking Schedule The kayaking season is upon us September 10 & 11 once again. Visit the www.HudsonValleySkiClub.org $153 website for information and full summer/autumn schedule.

2 rounds of golf with cart, July paddle: July 7 10 am Germantown Boat Launch—Meet across 1 night’s accommodation in Grand Summit hotel room or studio river in Germantown. Paddle north – explore Roeliff Jansenkill Creek on the way towards Catskill. About 6—8 miles. 3 course dinner If you have questions, please contact Yvonne at 845-383-1534 (home) I don't have to tell you how great the Grand Summit is for or Kayak John at 518-943-2013 (home). lodging! Below is the information on the golf course. Sign ups will continue until the rooms are full or through the Time Fly’s first club meeting in August, whichever comes first. Wow, it’s June already. In seven more (or less) months Non Golfers and non members are welcome to join the fun. we will be back on the slopes. Time does have a way of flying by Hiking, sightseeing or just enjoying the pool at the Grand when our lives are busy. Summit will round out this mini-vacation. Since last December the events planned by your 75th

Non- golfer price is $100. Anniversary Committee, along with the Trip Committee, have been well attended and thoroughly enjoyed. Still to come are a The Mount Snow Golf Course has matured into one of Vermont’s premier verity of events culminating with November’s Gala. It is my mountain courses and has been rated one of the top five in the state by . Designed by New England course architect Geoffrey Cornish, our 18- sincere hope that as many members as possible take part in hole championship course has also been named one of the top 10 resort courses these upcoming events. in the country by SKI Magazine. As we look forward to the rest of year, I would like to The course meanders through spectacular Vermont countryside and provides ask each of you to, again, think of places to display our club stunning views of the Green Mountains, including the peaks of Mount Snow and Haystack. Picture tamaracks, oaks, birches and sugar maples lining brochures. Some locations may need to be restocked and new fairways while the mountains provide a majestic backdrop. The front nine is ones found. I have a supply ready to go, just let me know how spread over scenic expanses and the back nine winds its way through wooded many you need. terrain. Water comes into play on 11 holes and 41 sand traps are strategically I would like your feedback on this year’s events. Let me located around nearly every hole. The course sits 2,000 feet above sea level. know if we should repeat them next year, what would make them better, or maybe try something different. You can reach Course Stats me at [email protected]. Craig Goldstein , Marketing & Publicity Yardage Slope/ Rating Blue – 6,943 Blue – 73.7/129 White – 6,518 White – 71.9/125 More "Trash Talking" Gold – 6,032 Gold – 69.7/122

Red – 5,384 Red – 70.4/117 Dutchess Rail Trail Frank Van Zanten’s Garden Party Saturday June 29 9:00 AM Join us for the second trash cleanup of the year. Meet at the Saturday, August 10 parking lot on Old Manchester Road, 4:00 PM Poughkeepsie, and enjoy a morning of community spirit while Location: walking the approximate 1.5 mile section to Titusville Road. Home of Frank and After returning to our cars, the gang will head to the Daily Planet diner on Rt. 55 for a lively get-together. Lois Van Zanten 138 Wilbur Blvd., Trash bags and rubber gloves will be provided Poughkeepsie, NY to all participants.

Food: Bring a dish to share, BYOB To sign up for this outing contact Soft drinks, plates, etc. provided. Carole Daniels at 845-635-3949 or

Amateur horticulturists can compare notes [email protected]

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March 8-15

$1,645* January 18-25, 2014 $1,540* Trip Leader: Bill Egan, Trip Leader: John Macek 21 Stella Drive, Gardiner, NY 12525 7-nights Condo lodging in Snowmass Village, Colorado 7 Nights Lodging 5 of 6 day lift ticket with access to 4 incredible mountains 5 of 6 day lift ticket** Round trip air Roundtrip Air Ground transportation to and from the airports Ground Transportation to and from the airports Welcome Reception Welcome Reception Famous for its history, diverse terrain, amazing restaurants and Daily Breakfast legendary nightlife, Aspen/Snowmass is one of the most well- known resort destinations in the world. Four mountains - One Ticket for a free "Quick Tip Ski Clinic" on the mountain. Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk Named one of the "Best Mountains You've Never Skied" by SKI offer a combined 5,285 acres of skiing which include eight Magazine, November 2012. terrain parks, four half pipes and 336 marked trails via 46 lifts.

The criteria for this distinction: "large enough to offer true variety Top of the Village condominium rentals reign as the best in ski- and a diverse ski experience, intimate enough to retain a hometown in, ski-out lodging option in Snowmass Village. Outdoors, ambience and cultivate a true sense of community. Simply put, experience an extensive network of trails directly outside your these mountains kick butt and take names." door, you can literally ski right onto the slopes from these "Schweitzer, Idaho. Where lake views, tree skiing and a generous condominium rentals. Indoors, the excitement of the ski slopes serving of backcountry snowcat action await." comes alive through your floor to ceiling window living room We will be staying at the Selkirk Lodge at the base of the view. Top of the Village has a clubhouse, hot tub, pool and mountain and about 100 yards from the main lifts. The hotel changing rooms. has an outdoor heated pool and three whirlpools. There are Complimentary shuttle service throughout Snowmass as well two bathrobes provided with each room. Also on site is a spa, as local transit options to Aspen and the other 3 mountains. restaurant and coffee shop. Spaces are limited. Sign up policy will be strictly followed. The ground transfers from Denver will include a grocery stop. Trip insurance is recommended and is available through the Spaces are limited. tour operator. Sign up policy will be strictly followed. *The price could change due to airline fuel charges. Trip insurance is recommended and is available through the **Your ski lift ticket can be exchanged for a ski lesson on tour operator. another day, a credit in the Solstice Spa, a snowshoe experience and other options. *The price could change due to airline fuel surcharges.

Payment schedule: $300 with the trip registration, $200 each Payment schedule: $300 with the trip registration, $200 each month by the first club meeting July through November, with month by the first club meeting July through December, with final payment by the first club meeting of December. final payment by the first club meeting of January. Minimum cancellation $100.

Minimum cancellation penalty $100. For information/sign-up, contact: John Macek Email [email protected] Phone 845-489-6056 For information/sign-up, contact: Bill Egan Email [email protected] Phone 845-895-1714 USPS mail: 36 Hillview Dr. Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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Poughkeepsie: 845.454.3880 Kingston: 845.338.5119 Fishkill: 845.297.2941 Toll free: 888.330.4941

How about a “Potter Brothers” gift card? Our 66th Year in Business For more information, visit us at: www.potterbrothers.com

SkiDUCK… Vermont Adventure Our club has collected a substantial amount August 14 through 18 of ski apparel and equipment over the past year. Last September Cheryl Corbett, Northeast Area Director, Hudson Valley Ski Club's spoke at our meeting and was presented with a "First 75th Anniversary Celebration Installment" of donations. Since September additional donations have been collected that far exceed the First Installment. continues with a base of operations at the We have had and will continue having the “Blue Mid Jersey Ski House located in Wallingford, Barrel” at our meetings as an ongoing project for the club for you to add your Vermont. Wallingford is about ten miles no longer needed gloves, mitts, jackets, suits, pants, socks, thermal layers, hats, south of Rutland. Plan to come for one, two, neck warmers, helmets, boots, poles etc. Periodically we will box up the goods three, four or even five days. Each day will and send them on to SkiDUCK. offer guided/mapped day hiking, day tour SkiDUCK ( SKI ing and snowboarding for Disabled and biking, day mountain biking, kayaking, sight seeing and shopping excursions. Underprivileged Children and older Kids) is a new, grassroots non-profit Two and three overnight guided backpacking hikes will be offered. Hiking organization dedicated to enriching the lives of disabled and underprivileged will be on the “Long Trail” which in this area of Vermont is also the children by sharing the joys of skiing and snowboarding. “Appalachian Trail.” Killington Peak will be one destination. SkiDUCK is committed to partnering with local organizations with similar goals of serving disabled and underprivileged children. And in areas where The ski house can accommodate many guests these needs aren't yet being served, we seek to establish a sustainable model of service with local resources and volunteers. If your community or organization is comfortably, has a very large common room interested in partnering with SkiDUCK to establish or enhance a program to and commercial kitchen. Camping on grounds help children onto the slopes, give us a QUACK! is also available. A celebratory dinner with entertainment and dancing to follow will occur on Saturday evening August 17. Biking, kayaking and hiking leaders needed.

Additional documentation: For flyer, click: www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org/documents/VT-Adventure-flyer.pdf Registration form: www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org/documents/VT-Adventure-registration.pdf

Contact Jim Gahn regarding this event. 845.561.6376 or [email protected]

Pars Fore Purrs

4th Annual Mid Hudson Animal Aid Charity Golf Tournament

Monday, July 29, 2013 Dutchess , 2628 South Road, Poughkeepsie

Registration & lunch: 11:30-12:45 pm. at 1:00pm, 4-person best ball. 6:00 pm: Cocktail hour including open bar for beer/wine/soda 6:45 pm: Dinner Buffet with beer/wine/soda, Silent Auction, Raffle, 50/50, Prizes $160 / golfer; $50 dinner-only option. Sponsorship opportunities also available. All proceeds benefit the cats at Mid Hudson Animal Aid in Beacon, NY For registration & information, contact Mary Ann Bopp at [email protected]

Friday Race Training Coming Events -- July 2013 Every Friday evening Club members meet at an area eatery for a couple of hours of friendly conversation. June 29 Adopt-A-Trail Maintenance Hike If you have questions, comments or suggestions, contact Susan Kokosa 229-6786 [email protected] Summer Meeting at Coppola's on 9 race training coordinator. July 3 at 8:00 June 21 Umberto's Mama Marissa 4 Independence Day 2245 South Rd Poughkeepsie La Puerta Azul 28 6 Minnewaska Hike with John Kenney 2510 Rt 44 Salt Point July 5 Poughkeepsie Ice House 19 Dancing on the River Main St Poughkeepsie 12 Shadows on the Hudson 20 Bike & Pool Party at Claudette’s 176 Rinaldi Blvd Poughkeepsie 19 Mariner's Harbor August 7 Summer Meeting at Coppola's on 9 1 Broadway Kingston at 8:00 (joint with Trailsweepers) 10 Garden Party at the Van Zantens’ Boat Cruise following at 8pm!

26 River Station 14-18 Vermont Adventure Water St Poughkeepsie

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Mailing address: P.O. Box 2704 Poughkeepsie, New York 12603-2704 www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org [email protected] July 2013

Celebrate Independence Day For info and history of the US Flag see www.usflag.org

Next Meeting: July 3 at 8:00 at Coppola's on 9, South Road, Poughkeepsie