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IN THIS ISSUE

DAY AT RACES AND BARBEQUE

CMSC ANNUAL PICNIC

SEASON KICK-OFF MEETING

2011-2012 TRIP SCHEDULE

FALL WEEKEND AT GINTARAS

WINDY CITY SKI SHOW

NEW GENERAL MEETING LOCATION

BEGINNING AT SEPTEMBER 8TH CLUB MEETING

THE SKUNKS ARE MOVING - New general meeting location starting at our September 8th

Meeting

Crave Bar and Food Joynt Meetings will start at 8:00 upstairs in separate meeting room

1204 W. Rand Road If you are planning to eat there, please do so before the meeting

Arlington Heights

JOIN US FOR OUR SEASON KICKOFF MEETING SEPTEMBER 8TH

EARLY BIRD SIGN UP DISCOUNT RAFFLE – SEE PG 5

Have news to share?

Submissions are due the 25th

of each month

Contact: Cindy Hall, Newsletter

Cindy13.hall@comcast.net

CLUB MEETINGS

Second Thursday each month 8:00 pm

Armand’s Pizzeria – August ONLY

70 Vail Avenue

Arlington Heights, IL

www.skunkhollowskiclub.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

AUGUST

4th – Board Meeting

6th – Day at Races & Barbeque

11th – Club Meeting, Armands Pizzeria

20th – CMSC Picnic

SEPTEMBER

1st – Board Meeting

8th – Club Meeting – New Location

Season Kick-Off Party

30th-Oct 2 – Gintara’s Weekend

OCTOBER

6th – Board Meeting

13th – Club Meeting

21-23rd – Ski Show, Schaumburg

NOVEMBER

3rd – Board Meeting

10th – Club Meeting

DAY AT THE RACES AND BBQ

SATURDAY AUGUST 6TH

ARLINGTON PARK RACE TRACK

BBQ STARTS AT 4:30, COST $10

Racetrack opens at 11:00 am and Races start at 1:00 pm

Admission is $8.00

Summer Bash with Billy Croft and the Five Alarm Band

BBQ starts at 4:30 pm, cost $10 – BYOB

Optional but encouraged to bring an appetizer or dessert

Hosted by David Straus and Robert Pan

200 W. Campbell Street #303, Arlington Heights

Contact David 847-494-3587, dstraus516@yahoo.com

Or Janice Pelkowski at 847-902-4463

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, August 6th

Day at Races and Barbeque

August 20th

CMSC Annual Picnic

September 8th

Season Kick-off Party

JUNE CAMPING RECAP

We were six-strong--you missed a great time and great weather! Blaze fished instead of biking and didn't catch a thing. Hope you'll join us next year.

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2011-2012 TRIP SHEDULE FORB

President – Sally Griffith

847-826-6897 (cell)

sallyg2004@yahoo.com

Vice President/Trips – Jackie Quillinan (JQ)

847-530-8989 (cell)

jrquillinan@comcast.net

Recording Secretary – David Straus

847-494-3587 (cell)

Dstraus516@yahoo.com

Treasurer - Toma Lee Blowers

847-772-9126 (home)

tomiyknot@comcast.net

Social Chairperson - Janice Pelkowski (JP)

847-902-4463 (cell)

Membership - Scott Brighton

847-322-1779 (cell)

Ski_nastar@yahoo.com

Corresponding Secretary - Cindy Hall

847-907-4038 (home)

Cindy13.hall@comcast.net

CMSC Rep – Don Blazowski (Blaze)

708-542-5273 (cell)

blazeshsc@yahoo.com

Parliamentarian/Past President – Janet Ortaggio (JO)

312-296-7248 (cell)

jortaggio@comcast.net

Board of Directors 2011-12

UPCOMING CMSC EVENTS 2011 CMSC MEETINGS ARE 2ND

TUES OF EACH MONTH

CMSC Picnic August 20 Sawa’s Old Warsaw Restaurant, 8:00 pm

Golf, Devils Head WI Sept 23-25 9200 Cermak Rd, Broadview, IL

Chicago Week 2012 Feb 25-Mar 3 All are welcome – Questions, Contact

Steamboat, CO Don Blazowski (Blaze) 708-542-5273, blazeshsc@yahoo.com

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Several club members will be at the Picnic so look for our

canopy and a Skunk Hollow Ski Club Banner. If you are

planning to attend, please register at CMSC website to help

plan for food requirements – www.skicmsc.com

Any questions, contact Don Blazowski

blazeshsc@yahoo.com or 708-542-5273

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

Don Blazowski 8/11

Greg Bartsch 8/13

Ivana Lhota 8/18

Sheelagh Spooner 8/18

Gene Stall 8/20

John Lump 8/25

Janice Pelkowski 8/26

Susan Skertich 8/27

RECAP – L.A.T.E BIKE RIDE CHICAGO

Mike Duff, JQ, Gary Jasica and wanna-be Skunk Corey braved the late-late night bike ride on Sunday morning, July 10th. With staggered group starts for over 4,000 people, we left at 1:15 am. Riding the neighborhoods to Humbolt Park, we were cheered by all the partiers from the bars and by families from different neighborhoods. It was really fun to see all the people coming out to see us. The ride is easy -- 25 miles of flat -- the tricky part is navigating the intersections. Fortunately, Chicago's Finest helped us through the main intersections. The return was more calm, as we were on the bike path along the lake. We had a lot of laughs and a good time. Maybe you'll join us next year!

FALL WEEKEND AT GINTARA’S

Join the Skunks for a great weekend where we enjoy staying at beach cabins on

Lake Michigan, bike riding, visiting local wineries and of course having a

bonfire on the beach.

The trip is currently full with 20 participants, but if you are interested in joining

us, please contact JO. We will try to get more cabins as needed, but availability

is limited so please call as soon as possible.

Gintaras Resort

Union Pier, MI

September 30th

– October 2nd

$135

Contact: Janet Ortaggio (JO), Trip Leader

jortaggio@comcast.net

(312) 296-7248

SUMMER BEACH TRIVIA (Answers on Page 6)

1. The world’s longest natural beach is in

A) Morocco B) Chile C) Australia D) Bangladesh

2. What gives Black sand beaches their color?

A) Basalt B) Pollution C) Dark Shells D) Chemical Reaction

3. Where is the famous Copacabana Beach?

A) Havana, Cuba B) Miami, FL C) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil D) Cancun, Mexico

4. True or False: It is easier to float in the Ocean than in a Pool

5. The sand on Papakolea Beach Hawaii is:

A) Red B) Green C) Black D) Blue

6. The Dog Days of Summer are named for what star?

A) Polaris B) Vega C) Sirius D) Pollux

7. The best selling song by The Beach Boys band is

A) Kokomo B) Barbara Ann C) Good Vibrations D) I Get Around

8. What US Beach is the top spot for finding seashells?

A) Cannon Beach, OR B) Wildwood, NJ C) Long Beach CA D) Sanibel Beach, FL

2011-2012 SKUNK HOLLOW TRIP SCHEDULE

NEW YEARS TRIP

Taos, New Mexico

Friday Dec 30 – Tuesday Jan 3

Direct flight, Southwest Airlines (no baggage fees)

Lodging Snakedance Condo & Spa, 2 bed/2 bath

3 day lifts, Welcome Party, Club Dinner

Price: $1,165 Deposit: $300

BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO

Friday Jan 27 – Wed Feb 1

American Airlines

Lodging: Sawmill Creek Condos, 2 bed/2 bath

4 of 5 day interchangeable lift tickets

Club Dinner, great town with lots to offer

Price: $976 Deposit $200

CMSC WEEK

Steamboat, Colorado

Saturday Feb 25 – Saturday March 3

Lodging: Kutuk (Ski Time Square Location)

Ski In – Walk Out You’ll Love This !!!

5 of 7 day lift tickets

Price TBA Deposit $200

CMSC WINTER CARNIVAL

Ski Brule – Iron River, Michigan

Friday March 16 – Sunday March 18

Lodging for 2 nights with breakfast buffet

Wine & Cheese Social, BBQ Dinner

Costume contest, sleigh ride, tubing, slush cup

2 day lift tickets

Price TBA Deposit TBA

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT RAFFLE

SIGN UP AT SEPT 8TH MEETING FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN

$100 DISCOUNT ON CMSC WEEK TRIP TO STEAMBOAT, CO $75 DISCOUNT FOR TAOS, NM $75 DISCOUNT FOR BRECKENRIDGE, CO

2011-12 SEASON KICK-OFF MEETING

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH

, 8:00 PM

CRAVE BAR AND FOOD JOYNT, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

Skunks are Kicking Off the 2011-12 ski season at our NEW location

Early Bird Sign Up Raffles for discounts plus some special treats

To Sign Up for Trips - Must be a Current 2011-12 Member – See Page 7

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SKI AREA FACTS AND STUFF

TAOS, NEW MEXICO – located in the Southern Rocky Mountains of New Mexico,

2-1/2 hours from Albuquerque

Average Annual Snowfall is 305 inches, Average Days of Sun are 300 plus

Elevation: Base – 9,207 feet Kachina Peak – 12,481 feet Vertical Drop 2,612 feet

110 Trails – 25% Beginner, 25% Intermediate and 50% Expert

13 chairlifts with 4 quads

In 2008, Taos Ski Valley opened up to Snow Boarders

BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO – located in Summit County, CO – 80 miles from Denver

1-1/2 hours from Denver Airport

Elevation: Base – 9,600 feet Summit: 12,998 feet Vertical Rise: 3,398 feet

155 trails – 14% Easiest, 31% More Difficult, 19% Most Difficult, and 36% Expert

16 lifts – 2 6-person, 7 quads, and gondola

4 peaks spanning 2,358 acres with 772 acres of bowls

Operating since 1961, this is their 50th

anniversary with lots of new features and signature events

STEAMBOAT, COLORADO – located in northwestern Colorado, 22 miles west of Steamboat Springs,

Elevation: Base – 6,900 feet Mid-mountain – 9,080 feet Summit – 10,568 feet Vertical Feet 3,668

164 trails – 14% Beginner, 42% Intermediate, and 44% Advanced

18 lifts – 1 6-person, 5 high speed quads, 6 triple, and an 8-passenger gondola

6 peaks with 2,965 acres of skiing and average annual snowfall of 334 inches

Since 2006 nearly $30 million in on-mountain improvements have been made

SKI BRULE, MICHIGAN – located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, 365 miles from Chicago

Elevation: Base – 1,361 feet Summit – 1,861 feet Average Annual Snowfall of 150 inches

17 trails – 20% Easiest, 50% More Difficult, and 30% Most Difficult

150 acres with 11 lifts, 30 acre snowboard park

Known for the one of longest Midwest area ski seasons, often beginning in October and ending in April

Answers to Beach Trivia from Page 4

1. D – Bangladesh 5. B – Green

2. A – Basalt 6. C - Sirius

3. C – Rio de Janeiro 7. A – Kokomo

4. True 8. D – Sanibel, FL

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Windy City Ski and Snowboard Show

Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center and Hotel

1551 N. Thoreau Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Friday October 21 – Sunday October 23

The Windy City Ski and Snowboard Show will once again be held in Schaumburg, IL at the Renaissance Hotel. Our club will have a booth set up just like last year. This is a great way to introduce potential new members to our club (gained 10 new members last year) and show them what a great time we have on the ski trips and the social outings that we do. As always we are looking for volunteers to help with the setting up of the booth as well as working a shift at our booth on those days. Interested people or anyone with questions should contact Membership Chairperson, Scott Brighton (see contact information below). All help is deeply appreciated and we are looking forward to a successful representation of our ski and snowboard club at the show. Parking is free and admission to the show is free for all volunteers.

Membership

Our annual dues are By Oct. 1st After Oct. 1st Summer Only

(Apr - Sept)

Newsletter via Internet $20.00 $25.00 $10.00

Newsletter via US Mail $25.00 $30.00 $10.00

Please mail Application/Dues to:

Scott Brighton 1105 Driftwood Ct. Apt. 123 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847-322-1779 Ski_nastar@yahoo.com

All changes of address, phone and email, or if you are experiencing delivery problems, should also be directed to Scott Brighton.

MEMBERSHIP FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEBSITE AT

WWW.SKUNKHOLLOWCLUB.COM OR SEE SCOTT FOR A HARDCOPY FORM

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