Ski Club Officers

President Bruce Werts 301-253-4824 President@FrederickSkiClub.com VP of Skiing Rob Thacker 301-706-0698 VPSkiing@FrederickSkiClub.com VP of Activities Mike Manz 301-748-2687 VPActivities@FrederickSkiClub.com VP of Membership Randy Transue 570-269-9214 VPMembers@FrederickSkiClub.com VP of Communications Lori Schulman 301-520-2122 VPCommu-nic@FrederickSkiClub.com VP of Community Relations Deb Childers 301-514-5604 VPComRel@FrederickSkiClub.com Treasurer Jeff Gere 301-845-8849 Treasurer@FrederickSkiClub.com Secretary Tricia Werts 301-253-4824 Secretary@FrederickSkiClub.com The Mogul Editor Phil Apple MogulEditor@FrederickSkiClub.com Webmaster Penny Stoever Webmaster@FrederickSkiClub.com Web Administrator Dave Jordahl webAdmin@FrederickSkiClub.com

March 2014 www.FrederickSkiClub.com Volume 35 Issue 3

President’s Perspective Bruce Werts President

Because many of the members are not part of the Ya-hoo Group or Meetup.com, I am updating Sandra’s condition. On Super Bowl Sunday, she came out of the coma. She was able to talk and focus on George. After 31 days in Central Maine Medical Center, George was working on transporting her back into the area. A lot of hurdles had to be jumped before this could happen. On February 17th, they headed to Maryland where a room at the University of Mary-land Trauma Center opened. Once she is settled in

and the procedures for any visitation are discussed, George will pass on that infor-mation. George wanted to say “Thank you all for your love, good wishes, prayers and support while we were in Maine”. At the last Members Meeting we handed out the Frederick Ski Club Bucket List for Ski Trips in the East and West. We have a few filled out, but need a lot more to get a random sampling of next years’ destinations that the Frederick Ski Club Members want to enjoy. If there is a place not listed, please do a write-in vote (Overseas trips can be put in). Rob Thacker is collecting them at the Members Meetings. If you are unable to attend March’s meeting please mail it to the Club’s PO Box. I know it’s a long way off, but we are searching for a venue to hold our Christmas Party. We are checking into Musket Ridge Golf Course and Red Horse Inn. We need a place to hold 50+ people at a great rate. All ideas are welcome. Pass your information on to Mike Manz or Bruce Werts. Summer is coming, and activities are starting to pop up. If you have an activity for the members, you may want to check the calendar and set a date. Please let Mike Manz know when you are planning your activity. I am trying to obtain 50 (Free) Orioles Tickets to the Toronto Blue Jays Game on April 13th at 1:30. If this hap-pens I hope to have them by the April Club Members Meeting to pass out.

In This Issue: Activities………………….2 Minutes.…………………..3 Ads…………………...4 & 7 Membership………………5 Membership Application…5 Bucket List………………..6

Bruce

I f you wish to have something (activity, event, item for sale,

etc.) appear in the Mogul, please email it by the 15th of the month.

Address: Moguleditor@FrederickSkiClub.com

MikeMikeMikeMike

FSC Annual Cherry Blossom Bike Ride Sunday, April 6 Start from Carderock @ 10:00am Approximately 25Miles (less if you pick up the ride @ Fletcher’s Boathouse)… See Flyer on page 7.

Free Oriole Tickets!!! Our Inestimable President has gotten FREE baseball tickets to the Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays on April 13th at 1:30 pm. Talk to Bruce at the meeting on the 6th or email him at: President@FrederickSkiClub.com I’m sure he’ll be glad to fill you in on the details!

BIKE AJD BARGE TRIP, AMSTERDAM TO BELGIUM MAY 10 – 17 2014 8 day Bike & Barge trip, planned for May 10 – 17, 2014 traveling from Amsterdam to Bruges, Belgium. Cost about $2,700.00 pp. plus/minus changes due to currency exchange rates and airfares. This trip Still has limited availability and JO WAITIJG LIST Please reply to: Debbie Childers – deboc_001@comcast.net or Debbie LaScola – silverunicorn@verizon.net

HAPPY HOUR, FRIDAYS, 5:00ish, AT ISABELLAS, In DOWNTOWN FREDERICK

Meet at 44 N Market St. Downtown Frederick Cost: your drinks Contact: None. just show up! OFTEN INCLUDES A STROLL AROUND TOWN AND THEN ON TO DINNER.

Can’t find the activity you’re looking for? Tennis, golf, maybe bowling. How about a dinner out with some ski club friends or a play at the Kennedy Center. If any of this interests you, or you have other ideas contact me and let’s talk about it ! Mike Manz: vpactivities@frederickskiclub.com

Activities Mike Manz VP Activities

Upcoming Off-slope Activities for Members, Soon-to-be-Members, and Friends

Hello FSCer’s, the fun filled club events just keep on coming, month after month.

Thanks to all of you who are willing hosts and hostesses. You keep our club very lively!

Flying Dog Movie Series at the Weinberg Center Happy Hour begins at 6:30 PM. Each Movie starts at 7:30 PM— Cost is $7.00 (Seniors, age 62) $5.00 March 27 The Jerk April 24 Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Almost ST PATRICK'S DAY Chili & Chips!!!.. Poker, that is (and other Games) and it’s al-most Saint Patty's Day, so be sure to wear something green. Susan G's house in, Frederick - Sat. March 15th 7:00pm till... If you like, bring a pot of your favorite chili, (with a serving spoon)… Don't care to make chili? A dish to share (appetizer, corn bread, salad, desert) would be great. If you know what you want to bring, let Susan know in order to assure a variety. BYOB--- Limited beverages available. Susan has space for 24 people RSVP to : 301- 695- 4417 sguissinger@yahoo.com

FSC Welcome Spring 2014 Hike Sunday, March 23 2014 - Meet @ 9:45. Hike Begins 10:00am. 3 to 4 hours of hiking around Catoctin Mountain Park. Get ready for a great day of hiking! Hike Leader: Lucy Koscielniak Lucyper17@yahoo.com

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And That’s the way is was at Chet’s in the Poconos (and should Always be!!!) Men relaxing in the Living Room & the Women working in the KITCHEJ!!!

Lord Please Forgive Me For That!!!

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What are They

Laughing at?

Board Meeting MinutesBoard Meeting MinutesBoard Meeting MinutesBoard Meeting Minutes

Frederick Ski Club Board of Directors Meeting January 30, 2014

Braddock Inn Restaurant

Attendees: Bruce Werts, Lori Schulman, Tricia Werts, Rob Thacker, Jeff Gere, Mike Manz, and Randy Transue, Dave Jordhal, Phil Apple, Debbie Childers Guests: Jean Louis LePage, Dawn Carmick, Lucy Koscieinak Bruce, President: Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM. Welcome Guests Discussed Sandra’s condition & improvement Last meeting’s minutes reviewed & approved. Rob, VP of Skiing: Big Sky has 35 signed up, Closed. Mike Manz and Randy Transue are leaders Pocono’s Trip has 12 attending European trips discussed with possibly co- leading with another Club Trip Evaluation forms needed filled out and turned in

Mogul deadline has been determined to occur every month on the 20th day. Next Board meeting is Thursday-February 27th, 6:30 pm at the Brew’d Pub Alt. US 40

A Difference in Ski Helmets There are 2 classes of Ski Helmets on the market. Unless you research them, most skiers don’t know the difference. A Class “A” has to protect the top and rear of the head and also the ears/side of the head. A Class “B” has to protect the top and rear of the head, but doesn’t have to cover the ears. Under the liner of the helmet is a warning label by the manufacture about the helmet, some have the class and some don’t. The label should include: maintenance, cleaning, and storage; suitable accessories; a warning if the shell is made of material that is known to be adversely affected by contact with cleaning fluids, paints, hydrocarbons, transfers or other ex-traneous additions; that the helmet shall be adjusted to fit the wearer; how the helmet should rest on the head to ensure intended pro-tection; that a helmet subjected to a violent impact shall be discarded.

Class “A” and Class “B” helmets are for alpine skiers, snowboarders and similar groups. Class “A” helmets offer comparatively more protection. A Class “B” helmet may offer greater ventilation and better hearing, but it protects a smaller area of the head and gives a lesser degree of protection from penetration.

Impact tests are used on the different classes of helmets. The helmet is impacted three times, each at a different site about 4 inches apart. The Class “A” must be able to with-stand from 29.53 inches which reaches 8.6 mph. The Class “B” must be able to with-stand an impact from 14.76 inches which reaches 6 mph. These tests are the certifica-tion standards ASTM 2040, CE-EN 1077.

Lastly, most helmets that are about 5 years old should be replaced, because of the falls, shipping in boot bags, luggage tossed around in transport, etc. Check the outer shell and the inner shell for cracks and damage. Below is a picture of a label inside a hel-met.

So, in a nutshell a Class “A” Ski Helmet gives you much better coverage in terms of the protected area of the head (including the sides and ears) and can withstand a fall from twice the height of that of a Class “B” Helmet without failing.

Mike, VP of Jon-Ski Activities: The May 10 -17 2014 Bike & Barge has limited space. 1 opening Randy, VP of Membership: Current membership is at 181 current. Jeff, Treasurer Donation of $250 to Arbor House for George/ Sandra: Approved Lori, VP of Communications Instructions for Meetup.com joining handout shown and approved Debbie Childers, Community Relations Hats, scarf’s and gloves to be donated at next meeting Dave, Web Administrator Yahoo to be backup & phased out in next couple of months

Ski Club Apparel Store Ladies & Men’s selection Tops: Polo, Crew, Performance T’s, Tanks, Visors & Baseball Caps Large selection of sizes and colors Good for all Seasons & any Activities. Order Form on Website - Cash or Check - Tax Included Custom Imprints – Jean Louis Lepage – Manager P: 301-694-0000 x 201 C: 301-524-5697

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It’s that time again…

Chili & Chips! Poker chips, that is (and other games)

Wear something green for a little

St. Patrick’s flair

Saturday, March 15th 7:00 pm til...

Susan G’s house 8 W. 12th St., Frederick

If you like, bring a pot of your favorite chili (with a ladle or serving spoon)

Don’t care to make chili? No problem! A dish to share (appetizer, corn bread, salad, dessert) would be great. If you know what you’d like to bring, let me know so I can try to assure a variety.

BYOB - I’ll have some limited beverages available.

RSVP to: sguissinger@yahoo.com 301-695-4417

I have space for 24 people

Currently we have limited space on this trip and no one on the waiting list.

AMSTERDAM - BRUGES BY BIKE & BARGE ON BOARD THE MAGNIFIQUE

May 10 – 17, 2014 You will be traveling on board the premium barge MS Magnifique for 8 days & 7 nights. It is one of the most beautiful barges for boat and bike tours. On board we will have 7 breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches for bike tours & 7 three course dinners. The bicycles on board the boat are unisex hybrid touring bicycles, German brand VSF with normal mount, 7-gears, hand brake and/or pedal brake and pannier bag. The bicycle tour follows flat terrain routes that have occasional hills. The route is on dedicated bi-cycle paths about 50% of the time, follows roads shared with traffic about 30% of the time. The remaining 20% of the route follows quiet roads. The tour is rated easy and is cycling in mostly flat terrain. Printed instructions & daily maps will be provided. The tour leader will be cycling along with us providing daily briefings of the bike tours & some short city tours.

During the tour, you will be visiting some of the most beautiful cities of Holland and Flanders: Am-sterdam, Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges, where you still can feel the charm of the days long gone.

After embarking from Amsterdam, you will cross through a beautiful part of the Netherlands, be-fore you bike along the winding small river Vecht with its impressive mansions and country houses on its banks. You will visit a real Dutch cheese farm and the 19 Dutch windmills in Kinderdijk.

Passing through Dordrecht and the fortified town of Willemstad, the ship cruises through the “Delta” Province of Zeeland to Belgium. You will spend the night in Antwerp, the city of Rubens, whose paintings can be admired in the cathedral. You will cycle from Antwerp to Ghent along the beautiful tidal river Lower Schelde. We end our tour in Bruges, the “Pearl of Flanders” with its pic-

turesque medieval town centre. All this, including round trip air fare between D.C. & Amsterdam & all bus transfers for about $2,700pp. Airfare & currency exchange rate TBD.

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Frederick Ski Club Membership Application(You can also join/renew online at our web site: www.FrederickSkiClub.com)

New Member (If Referred, by:_________________________) Renewal Renewal (changed membership info.)

JAME(S) - (List names of all members and ages of children under 18, if applicable)

ADDRESS:

* Household means a member of the immediate family or couple living in the same household. Bo charge for an immediate familymember under the age of 18.

Disclaimer of liability: The Frederick Ski club (FSC) is a nonprofit organization whose members join to enjoy various athletic and social activitiesincluding skiing. The Applicant and his/her family acknowledge that: 1) such activities present a level of danger and personal injuries can and do occur,and 2) if he/she/they choose to participate, they do so at their own risk. The Applicant and his/her family agree that the FSC, its officers, trip/activityleaders, members and agents shall not be liable or responsible for, and applicant shall save and hold them harmless from and against, any and all claimsand damages of every kind for injury to or death of any person or persons and for damage to or loss of property, whether or not caused by thenegligence of the FSC, arising out of, or attributing directly or indirectly to, the operations, event, or events conducted by the FSC of which theundersigned or his/her family members are participants. In the event of inclement weather, injury, or other causes or events beyond the control of theFSC, which cause delay or necessitate medical care, special transportation other than that specifically contracted in an FSC trip/activity, or otherexpenses, it shall not be the responsibility of the FSC to pay for resulting costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, additional lodging expense,additional meals expense, medical expense, special transportation or other similar measures.

signature (primary member): (Acknowledgement of liability disclaimer)

Mail membership application and a check for the membership dues (payable to Frederick Ski Club), with “MEMBERSHIP” written on the envelope, to:

Frederick Ski Club, PO Box 3226, Frederick MD 21705.Please note that returned checks will be assessed $10 plus applicable bank fees.

Street/P.O. Box City State ZIP

Phone (circle one: home / work / cell / other: ___________) Alternate phone (circle one: home / work / cell / other: ___________)

Email address

Select membership type: (Children under 18 years of age in same household are free. Only one newsletter per membership)

SingleMembership ($35) Family Membership ($45)

Office use onlyPymt: $___ csh/chk #______ dt __/__

Entered in db: ___/___/___ by_______

Form date: 03/2010 Note: With this form, ALL members (both new and renewing) will be required to fill out and sign one of these forms. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

MembershipMembershipMembershipMembership Membership Randy Transue VP of Membership

Well, ski season is winding down and we are getting ready for spring/summer activities. I hope everyone enjoyed their winter and makes plans for this summers bike, hike, canoe, and kayak activities etc. For $35 single, and $45 family, Frederick ski club has a lot to offer, and we aren't done yet. If you have any suggestions let’s hear them. Bring a friend to the meeting or an activity and let them see what we are about. I hope we can bring back some old members and hopefully we can gain some new ones!!! See ya at the meeting!

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Frederick Ski Club Bucket List

WEST Please number 1 to 5 the places you would like to ski in the WEST in the next season 2014-2015

Below listed are the Top 20 resorts and the Top 10 (best) destinations in Ski Magazines.

The Best Resorts for Snow indicated by *

______ Telluride (Prettiest), Colo. ______ Squaw Valley, Calif.

______ Sun Valley, Idaho ______ Canyons/Park City/Deer Valley (easiest) Utah

______ Aspen-Snowmass, Colo. ______ Whistler-Blackcomb, British Columbia

______ Alta *, Utah ______ Alpine Meadows/Heavenly, Calif.

______ Taos (Best for Non-skiers), NM. ______ Bald Mountain, Idaho

______ Mammoth, Calif. ______ Breckenridge/Vail, Colo.

______ Copper, Colo. ______ Solitude Mountain *, Utah

______ Beaver Creek, Colo. ______ Bear Valley, Calif.

______ Keystone, Colo. ______ Brighton *, Utah

______ Snowbasin, Utah ______ Rosland (most relaxed), British Columbia

______ Steamboat (most Old West), Colo. ______Sandpoint (under the radar), Idaho

______ Bend (most food focused), Oregon ______Crested Butte (most charm), Colo.

______ Jackson Hole * (Best Apres), Wyo. ______ Snowbird *, Utah

______ Whitefish, Montana ______ Winter Park, Colo.

______ Eagle Point, Utah ______ Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho

• other Best Snow: Monarch, Wolfcreek, Grand Targhee, Powder Mtn., Sunshine Village

EAST

Please number 1 to 5 the places you would like to ski in the EAST in the next season 2014-2015

Below listed are the top 20 resorts in Ski Magazines. The Best Resorts for Snow indicated by *

______ Smugglers Notch *, Vt. ______ Sugarloaf *, Maine

______ Jay Peak *, Vt. ______ Tremblant, Quebec

______ Holiday Valley, New York ______ Stowe *, Vt.

______ Sugarbush, Vt. ______ Killington, Vt.

______ Brettonwoods *, N. Hampshire ______ Whiteface, New York

______ Sunday River *, Maine ______ Loon Mountain, N. Hampshire

______ Okemo *, Vt. ______ Saddleback *, Maine

______ Stratton, Vt. ______ Mount Snow, Vt.

______ Cannon Mountain, N. Hampshire ______ Waterville Valley, N. Hampshire

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CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK Sunday, March 23, 2014Sunday, March 23, 2014Sunday, March 23, 2014Sunday, March 23, 2014

The Park is not far from Frederick. Please let me know if you need a carpool. We will meet at the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center at 9:45 am Hike starts at 10:00 am

Directions to Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center: 1. From Frederick, take Route 15. Drive 17 miles north to Thurmont, MD. 2. Take Route 77 West, the exit sign is marked Catoctin Mountain Park. 3. Travel approximately 3 miles west on 77 / right onto Park Central Road. 4. The Visitor Center is on the right. 5. There is no entrance fee.

We will hike the Loop. 3-4 hours of moderate hiking While hiking this loop you will experience Chimney Rock, Wolf Rock, Thurmont Vista, Blue Ridge Summit, Hog Rock, and Cunningham Falls

Get ready for a great day of hiking Bring hiking boots or sneakers, light jacket, water and a snack.

Hike Leader: Lucy Koscielniak Lucyper17@yahoo.com

FSC Annual Cherry Blossom Bike Ride

Sunday, April 6, 2014Sunday, April 6, 2014Sunday, April 6, 2014Sunday, April 6, 2014 Carpool from Frederick Prospect Plaza 8:45 am8:45 am8:45 am8:45 am Start from CARDEROCKCARDEROCKCARDEROCKCARDEROCK 10:00 am10:00 am10:00 am10:00 am ImportantImportantImportantImportant: We are NOT NOT NOT NOT planning to start from the Fletcher’s letcher’s letcher’s letcher’s BoathouseBoathouseBoathouseBoathouse, but you may use this option if you want make your ride shorter. We will ride through the Fletcher’s Boathouse area around We will ride through the Fletcher’s Boathouse area around We will ride through the Fletcher’s Boathouse area around We will ride through the Fletcher’s Boathouse area around 11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am The ride will be approximately 25 miles. From the Carderock Recreation Area (easy parking) we will ride the C & O Canal Trail and the Capital Crescent Trail. We will bike through Georgetown, along the Kennedy Center to the National Mall. After admiring beautiful cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin we will ride back to Georgetown, where we can stop for late lunch or ice cream. From there only 10 easy mile ride will take us back to the Carderock Area. Carderock Recreation Area is located on the Potomac River about 1 mile west of the Capital Beltway (outside 495).

Directions to the Carderock Recreation Area 1. Take I-270 South and keep right to take I-270 Spur South toward 495/Northern Virginia. 2. I-270 Spur South becomes I-495 South/Capital Beltway. 3. Take Exit 41 toward Carderock/Great Falls. 4. Merge onto the Clara Barton Pkwy and continue 1 mile to the Carderock exit (on the right is the Naval Training Center). 5. Take the Carderock exit and at the stop sign, turn left to cross over Parkwy and follow Carderock signs down into park. There are actu-ally four parking lots in this area. After driving through the tunnel, make a right turn at the stop sign and continue all the way to the last parking lot. This provides easiest access to the C&O Towpath, and there is also a rest room nearby. As you get close, you will see the Naval Training Center, which is a dome-like structure on your right side.

Ride Leaders: Lucy and Janusz Koscielniak Lucyper17@yahoo.com, jkoscieln@gmail.com

Don’t forget WATER! Wear your HELMET!

Date Event/Contact Person

Frederick Ski Club P.O. Box 3226 Frederick, MD 21705

MONTHLY MEETINGS

FSC holds meetings on the first Thursday of every month, except July and December.

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February Sat/Mar 15th “Almost” St. Patrick’s Day Chili & Chips Party Susan Guissinger Sun/Mar 23rd Welcome Spring 2014 Hike Catoctin Mountain Park Lucy Koscielniak

Thu/Mar 27th Flying Dog Movie Series at the Weinberg Dave Kirkwood

April Sun/April 6th FSC Annual Cherry Blossom Ride More Info to Follow Lucy Koscielniak Sun/April 13th Orioles vs. Blue Jays Free MLB Tickets Bruce Werts

March 6th

Jekyll & Hyde Restaurant/Tavern Social/Dinner hour from 6:30-7:30 PM Business Meeting begins at 7:30 PM 906 N. East Street Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: 301-694-0066

Date Event/Contact Person

April 3rd Jekyll & Hyde Restaurant/Tavern Social/Dinner hour from 6:30-7:30 PM Business Meeting begins at 7:30 PM 906 N. East Street Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: 301-694-0066

Happy Hour Every Friday at Isabella’s Happy Hour Every Friday at Isabella’s