Ski industry updates at CMSC meetings to inform clubs and their members
Club updates at CMSC meetings to share ideas with other clubs
Networking opportunities among club officers and reps at CMSC meeting and events
Presentations to club members at CMSC Ski Seminar on relevant topics such as:
Changes in airline policies, ski-pass options, etc.
Guidance for tax-exempt organizations
Use of the internet and technology by clubs
Options for trip-sharing among clubs
Recreational Activities
Chicago Week, a large multi-club Western event available as a club trip with multiple social activities, minimal club commitment, and central planning by the Council
CMSC events available as club trips with no attendance requirements or financial risk for clubs
European ski and snowboard trip as an international option
Spring Fling ski and snowboard trip as an economical end-of-season option
Local sports events, such as
Cubs game
White Sox outing with tailgate party
Chicago Wolves hockey game
Weekend bus trip with hotel accommodations to Cubs away game
Annual CMSC Picnic at Norge Ski Hill with complimentary food, ski jumping exhibition, and overnight camping option
Annual Holiday Party for club delegates and presidents including food and drinks
CMSC Alpine Racing Program offering eight at-home races (at Wilmot Mountain) and three away weekends per season
Ski Club Resources
Trip planning opportunity at annual CMSC Trip Seminar where clubs meet with ski resorts, tour operators, lodging properties, bus companies etc.
Assistance to clubs with contracts, waivers and other documents
Discounts for club insurance, such as Directors & Officers and General Liability
Marketing
Promotion of ski club membership and club trips via print and online
Web presence for clubs, with trip lists, on CMSC’s Facebook page and at the CMSC website.
Clubs and trips listed in Ski & Ride magazine
Distribution of Ski & Ride to retail locations such as The North Face, REI, and Viking Ski Shop
Promotion of clubs through CMSC exhibit (with distribution of Ski & Ride, Why Join a Ski Club handout, and individual club brochures) at annual consumer events
Windy City Ski and Snowboard Show
Chicago Travel & Adventure Show
Warren Miller and Teton Gravity Research (TGR) movie screenings
Chicago Wolves hockey games
Support of Skiers and Skiing as a Sport
Participation in the National Ski Council Federation (NSCF)
Lobbying against travel industry changes that adversely impact skiers and snowboarders (such as airline baggage policy changes)
CMSC donations to ski organizations, including Norge Ski Club ski-jumping program, American Blind Skiing Federation (ABSF), and SouthEastern Wisconsin Adaptive Ski Program (SEWASP)
Sport-specific medical coverage and trip cancellation insurance through NSCF.
Membership Information
Annual dues are $40. Our memberships are available throughout the year, but certain time constraints apply for inclusion in our Ski & Ride Club Guide magazine.