February Break: It's Not as Far Off as You Think!
by Ellen Bidell
February break is scheduled for February 18 to February 27. John and I will host part of the week, and Bill and Karen Simmons will host the rest. Both weekends will include dinners and activities for the kids (weekdays you are on your own). Because there will be children there, all adults will have to be fully vaccinated. Any children who are not yet vaccinated can present a negative test prior to their arrival.
There are three rooms set up for families (Rm. 11, 25 and 26/27). Several other rooms have multiple twin beds to accommodate smaller families. Adults are $37.50 pp/night, and children under 17 are free. Dinners will cost $10 per adult and $5 per child.
We already have some reservations, so don't wait!
Put SWC on Your Gift List
Are you not quite ready to return to the SWC lodge? Consider gifting the lodge the equivalent of a one-night stay (or two) for the holidays. We had to get very creative to keep the house going for the past 20 months, but still need your help. You can make a donation on the SWC website - just click the donation button. Sorry, but gifts are not tax deductible.
What Are You Waiting For?
The snow has started falling in Stowe, and while they will be opening a little later this year, it won’t be long. Don’t delay renewing your membership until you are ready to stay at the lodge. Renew today on SWCweb.org.
Minutes from SWC Board Meeting, 11/9/21 via Zoom
by Karen Simmons, SWC Secretary
In attendance were: John Bidell, Ellen Bidell, John Rack, Don Streed, Ed Greiner, Sue Knapik, Bill Kornrumpf, Bill Simmons and Karen Simmons
TREASURER’S REPORT - The full report was provided to all board members for review prior to the meeting. Don was pleased with the positive balance for the month, which included expenses for the work weekend. Ellen has sent reminder letters to members who have not yet renewed for this year.
HOUSE RENTALS - There is some interest in individual rentals and there is a family rental for Thanksgiving. The Bidell and Simmons families will be hosting during February break.
NYS CAPITAL DISTRICT SKI COUNCIL - Karen reported that the ski council is sponsoring a raffle for two $1,000 gift certificates from High Adventure Ski Shop in Latham. The drawing will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2021. The Council is distributing stickers to be affixed to the back of each member card. The sticker will demonstrate eligibility for Council discount days. Karen recently contacted Bolton Valley to research discount options for the upcoming ski season. There are no single-day visit discounts. There is group pricing for 20+: $39 weekdays full day (9a-5p), $49 (9a-10p), $75 weekend (9a-5p), $85 (9a-10p). The group tickets must be purchased with one payment and ordered at least 7 days in advance. Overall, the replies from all mountains contacted have not resulted in discounts like we had in the past.
WARREN MILLER - There was no opportunity for the Warren Miller movie to be a fund raiser this year and John’s contact with a rep indicated that going forward there is little option that the Company will return to its former ticketing procedure.
PADDLERS - Ed reported that the paddling season has ended and was a successful one. Don reaffirmed that insurance for the paddlers is in place which had been a previous discussion.
HIKERS - John reported that a hike will take place on Thanksgiving morning 8:30-10:00 at Christman’s Preserve, 3281 Schoharie Turnpike, Delanson, NY 12053. All members are encouraged to enjoy this Nature Preserve.
CROSS COUNTRY - Sue has spent time at Landis Arboretum in Esperance where there are snow shoe days during the winter season. She wondered about a winter SWC day there, as well as a possible weekend at the lodge.
SWC CLUBHOUSE - Bill reported a very successful work weekend was held in October. A large number of tasks were completed by those in attendance with time for a bike ride included. One of the unplanned projects turned out to be that 2 of 3 sump pumps were not working. Bill was able to repair one and will purchase another one to protect the Clubhouse from flooding.
The meeting was adjourned with the next one scheduled for Tuesday, 12/14.
Submissions for the Chatter
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Change of Address Notices
Change of Address notices should be sent to:
John Boscarino* boscarino126@aol.com
126 Polsin Dr, Schenectady, NY 12303-2516
*Do not send to the editor or the Club PO Box; they will get lost
REMEMBER TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Membership is from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022
Name _________________________________________________
Age Group (circle one) 18-29 30-39 40-55 56-69 70+
Address__________________________________________________
__________________________________________ZIP____________
Phone _________________ E-Mail_________________________________
New Member( ) Renewal( ) $25 individual( ) $35 Family( )
For Family Membership, please indicate:
Name of Spouse________________________________________________
Age Group (circle 0ne) 18-29 30-39 40-55 56-69 70+
Names and Ages of Junior Members________________________________
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To qualify for family membership, children must be under 18 or 18 and still in High School.
Interested in volunteering? Circle any that you are interested in: Clubhouse, SWC Board, Snow Show, NY Capital District Ski Council, Activities, Warren Miller Movie, hiking, biking and other Club help such as outreach.
Make check payable to SWC and mail with the completed application to John Boscarino, 126 Polsin Dr, Schenectady, NY 12303-2516
