NEWINGTON SKI CLUB MINUTES
December 1, 2016
President Jon Putnam called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm, reminding members to sign in at the bar if they order drinks.
Secretary’s Report: the minutes were accepted
CSC Report: Joe Machowski gave a report on activities
Open House: raffle $820., Hall rental for Open House $400., refreshments $80., donations $26., miscellaneous expense $75. Rusty Cushman will send thank-you’s to the donors. The Open House had nice newspaper articles thanks to Rusty.
Web Site: Paul Yuskales suggested the site feature our sponsors.
Membership: 43 new members, but we are down 30% in total membership from last year. Paper memberships have not yet been counted. We are hoping for additional member sign-ups when it snows. Suggestions were made to send personal emails to new members, and remind old members about our activities. More ski area deals may be one reason our membership is down. Suggestion to extend our discount membership rate until the end of November was discussed again, approved at the last meeting.
Hiking: the Pete Noyes hike had 71 people enjoying a beautiful day, especially the owl that joined the hikers.
Club Day: Glenn Johnson is working on a location, possibly Mohawk Mt.
On Snow: lodging is set up, individuals need to make their own reservations. Ron Kapraszewski and Adela Martinez will go to Loon Mt. the week of Dec 13 to review plans for racing, etc.
Racing: begins at Mt. Southington on Dec.17, but if no snow, it will be an advance sign-up night with free pizza.
Tuning Clnic: Dec 8 at Suburban Sports with TOKO rep
Social Meeting: Dec 29 at Bertucci’s at 6:30 pm
ASRA Racing: race camp at Killington the week of Dec 12, with opening races Dec 16-18
Holiday Party: at J Timothy on Dec 9. TedRogala reported that 46 people are attending. Bring a gift for a Chinese auction. Contact Ted if you want to sign up to attend.
Soup, Stew, Chili Night: planned for Feb 16, need to contact Skiers Unlimited. Dennis Tyburski will coordinate with them.
Old/New Business:
Sugarloaf Trip: payment is due now, $495/person, contact John Hunter
Snow Ball: Joe Machowski thanked all for helping with decorating.
Raffle: Ron Kapraszewski won $13.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm
Submitted by:
Marilyn Pearson/Lisa Day
Co-Secretary