July 2018 The Volume LXXXII, Number 7 EDGE Newsletter of The Return of a Classic - Friday Afternoon Golf Until a few years ago, HVSC had an active group of golfers who played every Friday afternoon during the summer. Each week we played a different golf course starting at 3 pm, then adjourned to a local watering hole. Unfortunately, participation waned and we stopped scheduling the events. Let’s see if we can revive the tradition with a few small changes. A one-time monthly event to gauge interest level. If popular, more will be scheduled. • Friday July 20, 2018 at College Hill Golf Course, 149 N. Clinton St, Poughkeepsie. • Tee time 2:00 p.m. for 18 holes, 4:00 p.m. for 9 holes. Call the organizer, John Macek at 845-489-6056, or email him at [email protected], so tee-time reservations can be made. We hope to see you there. Bike the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Sunday, July 22 11AM Our meeting place is the Rail Trail parking lot on Mechanic Rd in Amenia. Be there early so we can get started at 11AM. Pat Cummins will lead our group 8 miles north to the Village of Millerton. The Rail Trail is paved and has only gentle grades as we pedal through a picturesque valley to Millerton. Once there we’ll have lunch, take in the Inside... town for a bit and then bike back down Club News ............. 2-3 to Mechanic Rd. Western Trips ......... 7-8 Call Pat @ 845-519-7585 for more info, Club Events ........... 4-10 and to let him know you are coming. Calendar ................ .16 2 Club Information Club Officers President: Keith Faucher Immediate Past Pres: John Feilen Vice-President: John Macek Secretary: Charles Shanes Treasurer: Jim Gahn Sergeant at Arms: Pat Cummins Board of Directors Pat Marsh Nonie Kelley The lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us. Get out Carole Daniels Lorna Thompson and enjoy the rivers, golf courses, bike and hiking trails. Committee Chairs Ski season will be back soon enough. Budget and Finance: Pat Cummins Constitution: John Macek The Executive Committee met on June 16th to review Instruction: Herb Eschbach the past year and plan for the coming. I felt it was Marketing/Publicity: Craig Goldstein a successful and productive meeting. Next up is the Membership Services: Pete Gray Budget and Finance Committee meeting in July. Sub-Chair: Welcoming, Mentoring, Retention: Susan Eschbach The western trips have been announced and sign ups Newsletter: Melanie Michon began June 6th. The Winter Park trip is filled up and is Website: John Macek taking a wait list. My trip to Mt. Bachelor still has room, Ski Council/Discount Tix: Jim Gahn but I wouldn’t wait too long for this gem of a resort. Ski Trips: Jim Gahn Events: Pat Marsh Please take the time to read about upcoming events and Audit: Cheryl Corbett activities on the following pages. For the river rats and Contact information is available in the eco minded members, I invite you to join me on July 11th Online Membership Directory on the club website. (no meeting on the 4th) at Umbertos for a presentation www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org by Dr. Stuart E.G. Findlay, Aquatic Ecologist of the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, on freshwater ecosystems Or queries may be sent to [email protected] and the Hudson River and opportunities to get involved. Stay hydrated. Keith Faucher (pronounced ‘Foe_ shea’) [email protected] or [email protected] Cell 845-282-0387 Club News 3 Announcements Website and Social Media Summer Meetings Connect During the months of May, June, July, on Facebook and August the HVSC will meet once a month on the first Wednesday of the month. However being the Check the HVSC Facebook page to connect with first Wednesday in July falls on a holiday (4th of July), members on current club events and happenings. our meeting will be held on July 11th. Be sure to check our spring/summer activity schedule on the HVSC Website and also the HVSC Facebook page to connect with members for current club events and happenings. July Club Meeting Event Planning an outing? Want to hike, bike, or hit the road for a day but need a buddy? Post the details Join us at our July 11th member meeting for a presen- on our Facebook page and find other club members tation by Dr. Stuart E.G. Findlay, Aquatic Ecologist of to join you. the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, on freshwater Don’t go it alone, that’s why you joined a club! ecosystems and the Hudson River and opportunities to Post on our Facebook page and invite your get involved. HVSC friends. Upcoming Events The following non-ski events are proposed for the coming months: • Club Golf day – July 20 – John Macek will co-ordinate, participants pay their own greens fees. • Rail Trail Bike and Lunch – July 22 – Pat Cummins will lead • Frank and Lois Van Zanten Garden Party – August 4 – Pot luck, BYOB • Rail Trail Cleanup – August 11 • HVSC Recognition Event – September 14, River Station - $30/person- Pat Marsh Will co-ordinate • Hike Fahnstock – September 22 – Ellen Kelly will lead hike • Hike TBD – September 29 • Hike TBD – October 6 • Hike TBD – October 13 • Hike Fanny Reese Preserve – October 20- Donna Etu will lead hike • West Point Football game – October 20- Herb Eschbach has reserved 30 tickets • Hike TBD – October 27 • Other potential events we are working on: - Day at Tanglewood and picnic - Day or evening at a local theater - Trip to Lincoln Center 4 Club Events Volunteers Wanted Ralph’s Peak Hikers Cabin Volunteers Club needs mega volunteers for Appalachian Trail restoration and maintenance projects this season. Work days are every Saturday from 9AM to 4PM, (weather dependent) Most Important ALL are welcome to participate in our projects. Attendance is not required every Saturday for club membership, but your sweat equity will ensure that the Appalachian Trail National Footpath will remain open for the current generation and the next. RPH Cabin BBQ/Trail Work/Campout July 13, 14, 15, 2018 (Our 20th year) PROPOSED PROJECTS: • Paint and repair Seth Lyon Memorial Bridge • Install new check dams • Rebuild wooden walkway • Replace rotted water bars • Prune back invasive foliage along trail right of way • Step construction projects During this season we will also go on several hikes in the Hudson Valley area on or near the AT. Come join us to preserve and enjoy our National Recreational Park. For Trail Maintenance work, contact: Tim Messerich, Trail Work Leader @ [email protected] or 845.401.8817 Jim Gahn, President @ [email protected] or 914.213.7250 Club Events 5 Summer Garden Party Saturday August 4, 4pm - ?? The annual HVSC Garden Party at the home of Frank & Lois Van Zanten 138 Wilbur Blvd, Poughkeepsie Bring a shared dish & BYOB PEAK EXPRESS CARD $40 DIRECT TO LIFT Save $30 off weekday lift tickets & $16 off weekend & holiday tickets Free anytime (non-holiday) lift ticket with purchase Membership Renewals are due in September! 518-734-4300 ext 1134 See membership application on pg 10 or www.windhammountain.com CLICK HERE 6 Club Events Trash Talking d R On the Dutchess Rail Trail h t Town of Poughkeepsie r 9G o 9 100 N 9W Street Dutchess 115 n Community lto Fu e College N u e d n w a F e o P a Inwood Avenue v R a R i d l r A d Morgan Lake Trailhead t a v et Ro z ar Stre l Marist i Ced l k e e E d e n w e e Main College P r t C e St et tre A l edar S o k W C v i AM e e V e Walkway e e Saturday Aug 11 @ 9:30 n 2.0 r v 1 k LEGEND: A u Underhill Road 55 i C d e p r Over the a n 44 y r e u e n i Hudson T Dutchess Rail Trail u V l n l Highland Buckingham Ave * i e Trailhead ie Restored Maybrook s v p K Morgan P e A l o e l t r 4 Miles + from west end of f ughk ie e Rail Line Signal r Veterans Memorial Mile n n - o s Lake a o i u Town p o 1 P P F n Walkway Over the Hudson to o e t 3.0 ughk e lt e g Sa v A City of n H end of Hudson Valley Rail Trail i u Parking h d d d a (at Tony Williams Park) s n o s a r o a 75 G R e n u * 11.0 W n V r a F ve ne l Delafield A g * a le il Street r Portable Toilet (Closed in Winter) y Tra e W Rail Walkway Over the Hudson k n r a Pa V 9G t h e t e r t u t Elevator e o e r n F e r t Handicap Accessible Portable Toilet ek N e e (City/Town Line) r e C e S 44 e to r l v t 55 il t h K tr t Walkway A s all S i T F S l Mill Street m 38 S u s i c U e City of Poughkeepsie k 10.0 n Mile Marker Location v f e i n n n I r o r o D o Poughkeepsie t D 44 t y 2 l i 9W t s r n i i Train u v n m l Trailhead Main b (Wes e C u Street tb a DeLaval Station o m u Road o n H u d N Marple l C 44 N Place o Mid-Hudson Bridge D Town of Poughkeepsie C e g Bridge (Rail Trail goes under/over road) Road a r , m 55 r o d e R y t Main A Street n o e rte o ( r a k E ia g Creek e At-grade intersection (Rail Trail with road) l e as e t l) F e ik d re t r a riend n p b e ly La L 9 o t rn C u u e T nd S W r s f 10.0 s t n he o a c r n S t u V D e City, Town or County Line o t Love g n n l County of Dutchess i A n o r Road t t i w er 44 e d m i 43 n a ) a l p u o o a 55 li n 44 R p T H M kill Road e Poughkeepsie Town Hall It’s time for a mid-summer sweep of the trail! C k a i a v n o S S S tr e d o A et l Taft Avenue v W r l e l B v l 114 O t Pond/Lake/Stream a t r Raymond Avenue e Road r n o Casper- r Overocker Road u W B r 44 9G ke U.S./State Route Overoc * Trailhead Vassar 38 County Route S Grand Avenue d College 55 a o 9.0 R Railroad Tracks k o o l LaGrange er Ov Trailhead Scales: Town of Poughkeepsie 46 City of Poughkeepsie Old Manchester Road ie Patrick Lane Join us for a fun morning while cleaning up any trailside trash, s p 1/4 1/2 3/4 e e F 0 1 2 e g k n h a * g r Mile Miles u G o a 49 P L f o f o 8.0 376 n n 1/2 w w 21 0 1 km 2 km 3km o o T T Way and catch up with everyone’s ski plans for the winter.