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Message from the Editor

Come On In,

The Water's Fine

Rick Heinz Another advantage of clubs is that they attract a diversity of

W ability levels. By joining more advanced skiers and snow-
While representing my club at ski and snowboard shows, I’d
frequently be asked by other people in their 20s, “What ages
are your club members?” The truth they’re trying to dig up
boarders down the mountain, you challenge yourself while
is that the majority of members are baby boomers. It is true
becoming better at the sport. Advanced members can also
teach you a lot about technique, like how to make it down
for just about all the clubs, but it is not a reason to shy away.
Ski and snowboard clubs might not appear to be moguls, win a NASTAR medal and cut through powder. All
age groups can benefit from joining a ski and snowboard club
the idyllic social outlets for us millenials, but if you’re whether as a couple, a small group of friends or an individual.
passionate about the sports, it is really the best way
to enjoy them aside from moving out West. Clubs do Since there are so many clubs, it can be hard to choose
all the hard work for you by getting lift tickets, plane one when the only factor you want to use is age. Many
tickets, lodging and ground transportation. They also members pick and choose what club(s) to join based on
save you money by taking advantage of group rates. destination and dates of travel. You can search for clubs
Since clubs aren’t around to make a profit, the savings based on both of those parameters using this publication
are passed down to the members. or the CMSC website. These tools also contain club con-
tact information and meeting loca-
tions for you to do further research.
CMSC Honors Clubs, Individuals Where a club meets should be
irrelevant to your decision since
Members of the Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council The Steve Sutton Award for Newsletter Excellence most business can be taken care of
(CMSC) were recognized for their service at the for 2008-09 went to Skunk Hollow (first, Category online. Membership usually spans
CMSC 2009-2010 Appreciation Party Sep 25th. 1), Hustlers (first, Category II), Snowdrifters (sec-
ond, Category II), Vagabond (second, Category II), the club’s entire metropolitan area,
Larry Douglas, CMSC Treasurer, won the Sno-Gophers (third, Category I), and Ibex (third, even reaching out of state. If you
Scotsland Award for Outstanding Officer. Teri Category II). Category I included clubs with up to
Kinney and Mike Thomas shared the award for 149 members and Category II included clubs with have a preferable airport to leave
Most Significant Individual for 2009-2010, and 150+ members. from, however, keep in mind that
Jon Clegg was cited as the Most Outstanding clubs tend to schedule flights out of
Chairperson. The Outstanding Service Award Top Ten Clubs for 2009-10:
went to Steve Bonanno, Rick Drew, Sue Finis, 1. Hustlers Ski Club their closest airport. Other differ-
Mark Kinney, Janet Kreig, Patti McKnight, 2. Wild Bunch Ski Club ences between clubs are open to
Ray Piwowarczyk, Scott Schmid, Gene Schulz, 3. Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club change as years go by, so it is diffi-
Ruth Sulda, and Glenn Yoshimura. 4. Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club
cult to differentiate one club from
5. Piccadilly Ski Club
Other award winners: Don “Blaze” Blazowski, another. The best advice is to just
6. Fleetwind Ski Club
Carol David Award for Outstanding Regional
7. Pine Point Ski Club try one out and see how you like it.
Vice President and Nettie Napravnik, Bea Mejia
8. Nomad Ski Club
Life Member Award.
9. Inland Ski Club
Viking Ski Shop was recognized with the 10. Sno-Gophers Ski Club Age is just a number, but if a club
Trailblazer Award for Outstanding Associate with a good proportion of other 20-
Member. Top Ten Clubs for 2008-09: somethings is preferred, remember
1. Wild Bunch Ski Club
Clubs of the Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council that I come across people each
2. Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club
(CMSC) were recognized for their participation year hesitant to join because of the
3. Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club
at the CMSC Trip Seminar on May 15th.
4. Fleetwind Ski Club age gap. All it takes is for each of
The Steve Sutton Award for Newsletter Excellence 5. Hustlers Ski Club them to just sign up for the same
for 2009-10 went to Ibex (first, Category 1), Hustlers 6. Piccadilly Ski Club
(first, Category II), Vagabond (first, Category III), 7. Inland Ski Club trip in the same club. I just so hap-
Chicago Friars (second, Category I), Piccadilly 8. Nomad Ski Club pen to be running a trip for my club
(second, Category II), Skunk Hollow (third, 9. Pine Point Ski Club this season.
Category I), and Fort Wayne (third, Category II). 10. Alpine Ski Club
Category I included clubs with up to 125 members,
Category II included clubs with 126 to 299 Hustlers Ski Club was recognized as the Most Rick Heinz Editor
members, and Category III included clubs with Improved Club in 2009-10. Fleetwind Ski Club was Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council
300+ members. recognized as the Most Improved Club in 2008-09.
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