General Meeting Minutes

Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council

General Meeting

July 12, 2005

NEXT MEETING IS A LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE ON AUGUST 12, 2005

President-Keith Fanta - (keithfanta@cs.com): The meeting was called to order at 8:01 PM. Motion was made by Mike Pogar and seconded by Bill Gleason to dispense with the reading of the minutes and accept them as written. Motion passed. There were no additions or corrections.

I'm happy to start off this meeting with happy news. The daughter of Juli Bohm and Roger Sardina, Jacqueline Rose Sardina Bohm, was born on June 22 at 10:11 PM after twenty hours of labor.

As previously announced, next month will not be our usual General Meeting, as we'll be trying a new format by holding a Leadership Roundtable. This will be an opportunity for interaction between the CMSC board and your club's leadership, with a chance to discuss the direction CMSC is heading and what changes are necessary. Our hope is for open discussion about issues and business important to our clubs. We hope you'll encourage your senior leadership to attend the meeting with you.

Recording Secretary- Larry Douglas - (douglas375@sbcglobal.net): My old e-mail address is invalid. Please use the new address listed here to send your reports.

Corresponding Secretary- Susan Petrosius: Minutes are delayed due to work issues and Cozumel. Will have for next General Meeting.

Treasurer-Bud Gordon- (bud@sghpcpa.com): Checking - $50,481.05; savings - $87,553.98. There are unpaid bills for Seminar.

Assistant Treasurer- Michael Thomas (mike-mike1@msn.com): The deposit was $3610.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT MIKE POGAR: Ten Regionals returning from last year. Two need replacements. Mike has received requests from presidents to have some Regionals return or be assigned to their clubs. Assignments are being worked on. Called on Regionals for their reports.

Charlotte Bader -- 400 Ski Club, Chicago Police Ski Club, Fleetwind Ski Club, Lincoln Park Ski Club, Over the Hill Gang-Chicago Ski Club, Pine Point Ski Club, Tatry Ski Club: Delivered current Midwest Skiers magazines to all clubs except Lincoln Park. All clubs have flyers and info on upcoming CMSC events and deadlines.

Rick Burke -- B.U.C. Ski and Social Club, Cornhuskers Ski Club, Elmhurst Ski Club, Four Winds Ski and Social Club, Mississippi Valley Ski Club, Rock Valley Ski Association, Skiowans Ski Club: Four Winds is well into their summer program with camping and concerts still coming up. Their June activities had large turnout for everything including a Schaumburg Flyers game and a concert at Ravinia. They are reviewing bids for next year's ski trips and should have their final selection before the end of this month.

Elmhurst ski club which does not meet in the summer is having one activity a month. So far people have been coming out and this month there is a bike ride the third weekend of the month with a picnic afterwards. Elmhurst has selected Vail Colorado as their January trip this year and going with CMSC to Aspen. Jackie Homa is still trip coordinator. They may hook up with a second club for a 4 day-trip if good option presents itself.

I have no news from Mississippi Valley, Rock Valley or Skiowans this month. Cornhuskers has dropped their membership in CMSC.

Judy Gratz: No clubs have been assigned yet. But have attended a couple of clubs events.

Patti McGann (pattikate13@ameritech.net) -- Duneland Ski Club, Fort Wayne Ski Club, Indianapolis Ski Club, Inland Ski Club, Lafayette Ski Club, Skifari Ski Club, Viking Ski Club: I have sent information sheets out to all my clubs and as soon as I get them back, Ill be updating the websites for the 05/06 ski season.

Duneland is offering 5 trips this year. They are:

1. Cascade Mt. A 1 day trip on January 8th, 2006

2. Breckenridge. This will have a long trip & short trip.

A. The long trip is from January 21 28, 2006.

B. The short trip is from January 21 - 25, 2006.

3. Crystal Mt. Feb 11 13, 2006.

4. Marquette Mt. March 3 5, 2006.

5. Aspen, for the CMSC Chicago Week. March 25 April 1, 2006.

Fort Wayne will be going to:

1. Schuss for Winter Carnival.

2. Aspen for the Chicago Week.

Indianapolis is having their trip sign up at the Adams Mark Hotel by Airport on September 08, 2005, Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Inland is still working on finalizing their trip schedules and Ill report the trips as soon as I get all the details. They will be going to Aspen for CMSC Chicago Week.

Lafayette is still working on their trips and I should know more real soon. Theyre having their trip sign-up and 2005/2006 Kick Off Party on August 3, 2005. Itll be held at Christos New City Grill 3291 Teal Road in Lafayette, at 7. p.m.

Skifari is still working on their trips too. I should have more information soon.

Vikings trip list so far is as follows:

1. Mammoth Mt. on March 19, 2006. This is a 1-day trip.

2. Park City, on February 12 19, 2006.

Bob Murphy -- Beverly Ski Club, Chicago Lawn Ski Club, Four Seasons Ski-Adventure Club, Joliet Ski Club, Lincoln-Way Ski Club, New Horizon Ski Club, Nomad Ski Club, Wild Bunch: I have contacted my clubs about the Ski Show and the August Roundtable meeting. Im updating the Website of my clubs trips and officers.

(TBD) -- Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club, Freeport Ski Club, Salt Creek Ski Club, Sitzmark Ski Club, Snomads Ski Club, Snowseekers Ski Club, Wheel Ski Club:

Ed Sieg -- Alpine Ski Club, Grand Prix Ski & Snowboard Club, Js Ski & Snowboard Club, Latvian ski Club, Lithuanian Ski Club, Norge Ski Club, Zoom Zoom Mountain Ski Club: The Norge Ski Club will hold their next Ski Jumping Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 18th and the Junior Ski Jumping Tournament will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17th. Flyers with all the details for both of these events will be available at the upcoming CMSC meetings.

Alice Smith -- Fireside Ski Club, Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club, Omaha Ski Club, Piccadilly Ski Club, Sno Gophers Ski Club, Snow System Ski Club, Thunderbirds Ski Club:

Nancy Van Broekhoven -- American Blind Skiing Federation, Chicagoland Handicapped Skiers, Hustlers Ski Club, Ibex Ski and Snowboard Club, Midwest Ski Academy, Oak Park Ski Club, Schussers Ski Club: Attended a Hustler social event paddle boat cruise. In process of updating officers, trips and activities for my previous clubs. Placing calls reminding of MW Skier deadline for articles.

VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS BOB MEYER: Called on committees.

Historian Rich Gallas: Back taking pictures. Will ask for help taking pictures on trips hell miss.

Midwest Skier - Nettie Napravnik: It's time to start pulling together all the articles for the Ski Show edition of the Midwest Skier magazine. This is your opportunity to interest people in your ski club.

So what attracts people to your club profile? A good picture with action or interest, your club logo and a well-written article telling people what your club likes to do. Keep your club article to a 1/2 page single spaced typewritten text. Please do not imbed your logo or photo. You may e-mail me your article, photo and logo at nettie_nap@hotmail.com or mail them to me at Nettie Napravnik, 17231 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477. If you have questions, please call me at 708-704-4828.

Midwest Skier/Web Advertising - Noreen Vonckx: Notices sent to advertisers. Following up with calls and emails. So far, no rate increase. Deadline for submission is August 1st. Can allow for a little extra time to get copy in. Let me know if anyone is interested or knows of any business or interests that may benefit from advertising in the Midwest Skier.

Publicity (Position Available):

Trip Referral No one is handling this since most people are using the Website.

Webmaster Robb Scholl: Bart Berndston The front page has area for club activities. Weve been getting lots of hits. This is the time of year when updating officers and trips. This information should be updated on the web page.

Bob Meyer The Forum is on the website. You can log in for topics of interest. There will be a forum for Chicago Week. Its a good start for having discussions about skiing, ski areas, tour operators, airlines, etc. You need to register and get an ID and password to log in. Instructions are included.

VICE PRESIDENT, RECREATIONAL SKIING RANDY BAUSTERT: Called on committees.

Alpine Racing- John Daviduke: Still having meeting downstairs. Next meeting will be August 9 at 7:00 PM.

Blind & Handicapped Liaison - Bob Meyer: Flyers for the fund raising golf outing are on the table. The outing will be at Villa Olivia Country Club on Saturday, August 27, 2005. The price of $90 per person includes 18 holes of golf, cart, prizes, BBQ dinner and use of facilities. It costs $25 per person for the BBQ dinner and use of facilities. Register by August 17th with Steve Crow at (630) 692-1377; 2228 Grand Pointe Trail, Aurora, IL 60504. Tee times are from 11:30 to 1:00 PM.

Instructors Clinic Cindy Giba: Absent. No report.

Ski Jump Liaison - Keith Fanta: Norges Fall Tournament will be Sunday, September 18th, at noon, and well have more information available as the date draws closer.

VICE PRESIDENT, SPECIAL EVENTS DEBBIE FANTA: Called on committees.

Adventures in Travel Expo Randy Baustert:

Awards Ruth Sulda (Chair): If you want your club to be the #1 Ski Club in the CMSC or be in the top ten clubs or be the MOST IMPROVED CLUB with CMSC the following will be of interest to your club.

It is up to the Presidents and their board to get their club and its members to participate in the activities and events with CMSC, such as Winter Carnival, Chicago Week, Europe Trip, Kids Day, Golf Outing, Seminar, Delegates and Xmas pizza parties. Having a booth at the Ski Show and volunteering to help with other CMSC activities and events. Making sure your President, Delegates and Alternate Delegates attend the CMSC General Meetings, getting your club members to volunteer to be on the CMSC board, writing club profiles and articles for the Midwest Skier and the web site. Enter your newsletter in the newsletter contest. Also, have your club attend the racing activities by racing, and helping to run a racecourse on race day. (See the attached points system list.)

I hope this will answer some of the questions that have come to my attention.

Trip Seminar - Jody J. Jurgeto & CJ Motisi (Show Coordinators): May 14, 2005 - Sheraton Gateway Suites Absent. No report.

Delegates Party (July 12, 2005) -- Alice Smith (Chair): Two tickets for soda, wine or beer were issued to all. There will be also be pizza and conversation downstairs after the meeting. Help yourself to anything scattered around the pizza.

Board Appreciation Barbecue, July 16, 2005 at Keith Fantas residence: Rest of the end of year awards to be presented at that time.

Cubs Game Debbie Fanta, September 14, 2005: Tickets not distributed will go out certified mail if you dont pick them up tonight.

Golf Scott Schmid, Dave Martinek (Asst) - September 16-18, 2005 at Alpine Valley Resort: The price will go up $15 to get shot gun start on Saturday which require cart. There will be a cocktail party Saturday night. 40-80 people re expected. 26 have signed up so far. Regionals should send reminders to clubs.

WTTW George Oberg, Chair (TBA): WTTW is having an abbreviated pledge drive this month. Will shoot for a December date for our participation.

Ski Show - Randy Baustert (Chair): November 3 - 6, 2005 Club contracts will be distributed at tonight's meeting. Clubs not in attendance can call Randy Baustert, 847-622-3968, for a contract.

Club Contracts should be turned in at or before the August general meeting with checks attached. The cost of a booth is $100 and includes six 4-day exhibitor passes for booth personnel and four 1 day exhibitor passes. Extra exhibitor passes are available at a cost of $4.00 each, maximum 12 per booth. Extra passes can be purchased no later than the September general meeting.

To be eligible for the first lottery for booth space the contract and booth cost must be received on or before the August general meeting and club dues must be paid by August 1st.

Checks should be made payable to: Ski Dazzle LLC, and mailed to: Randy Baustert, 38W652 Bowes Rd, Elgin, IL 60123. Any contracts received after the August General meeting will be put into a second lottery.

Booth selection will be held at the September General meeting. If you can't attend, please assign your regional or someone else to

make the selection for you.

Ski Show Auction -Mike Thomas (chair): November 3 - 6, 2005 ?

Holiday Party (Dec. 12, 2005) Alice Smith (Chair), Kurt Fiene (Asst.): No report.

Leadership Summit Alan Adezio: No report.

Picnic - There will be no picnic in 2005.

VICE PRESIDENT, TRIPS JOHN KUHN: Called on committees:

Europe Selva di Val Gardena, Italy January 13 21, 2006 Mike Pogar reported the trip will cost $1469. Still pricing the extension. Milan, Florence and Sicily are being considered. 42 spots reserved. Have a commitment from Grand Rapids ski club. 10 people paid so far.

Bill Gleason reviewed a few random facts about the area. Val Gardena is one of 4 interconnected ski areas on the Sella Ronda. The Sella Ronda is a 26 KM (16miles) tour around the mountains. The other 3 areas are Alta Badia, Arraba, and Canzei (Val Di Fassa). Val Gardina was home of the 1970 Winter Olympics and on Dec. 17th and 18th 2004 world cup races (super G and Downhill).

The Goalies Pub is a new Irish pub.

Shopping: shoe shops, leather goods, wood carving shops.

Bars, cafes, pastry shops: 18 in Selva, 9 in S. Cristina, 5 in Ortisei.

Apres-ski places: 9 in Selva, 1 in S. Cristina, 6 in Ortisei.

Winter Carnival Nettie Napravnik (Trip Chair): March 10-12, 2006 - Schuss/ Shanty Creek Nettie has a snake that sings and is looking for a frog that sings.

Chicago Week 2006 Lynn Newton (Chair), Mary Kreinbring (Asst.) March 25 April 1, 2006 Aspen, Colorado: We now have 478 people going through 15 clubs. The prices vary by lodging and choice of airport. We have groups flying into Denver, Eagle and Aspen airports. The prices range from $1,050 - $1,322. This will be a great trip and were just starting to plan some great parties.

If youre interested in going, let either Mary or me know and well put you in touch with one of the clubs.

Mary related a story about a group in Aspen. Attendees at the meeting filled in Aspen names that were omitted from the story.

Chicago Week 2007 Teri Kenney, March 24 31, 2007 Sun Valley, Idaho: 380 spots were signed up at the trip seminar. No airfares yet. Cost will be from $755 to $950 depending on lodging.

Trip Selection Chicago Week 2008:

Trip Selection Europe 2007:

VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP (TBD):

Associate Membership- Joe Popp: The 2004/2005 ski season ends with 100 Associate Members part of the council.

As we enter the 2005/2006 ski season there are already 48 Associate Members.

Club Membership: Invoices went out. Over half of clubs are paid. Dues are due August 1st. Invoices for clubs not paid last year last year and for individuals went out later.

Credentials-Caroline Knoff: Total Delegates 42; Total Board 31; Total Presidents 5;

Total Clubs represented 22; There is a Quorum; There are 3 Guests Carol Armand and Mark & Teri Kenney.

Steering - Ray Piwowarczyk, Patty Pulte Term Ends 2006: No report.

Finance & Audit Chuck Bunch, Brian OMullen and Joan Vaughn: No report.

Parliamentarian - Judy Gratz: Will continue in this position.

Sergeant at Arms (TBD):

Pins & Shirts - Ruth Sulda: Havent gotten new quotes for this year. Still have a size large shirt available for $22.

Sponsorship Diane Gordon: Absent. Club surveys are being returned. On-line survey is being worked on.

National Ski Council Federation Keith Fanta: The annual Meeting of the National Ski Council Federation will be held the last weekend of August in Crested Butte. I will be attending as the delegate for CMSC. While I have been a proponent of CMSC sending both the President and Executive Vice-President, the host resort is providing complimentary lodging for only one council delegate this year, and our board decided that the airfare, ground and lodging cost for a second attendee was too great.

Past President - Bea Mejia: Absent. No report.

Nominations:

Missed Reports:

Old Business: None.

New Business: Keith Fanta - Last month I read amendment to the Constitution that I am proposing which will change the way in which the Steering Committee can be made up. Since the minutes and meeting notice did not go out in time for this meeting we are unable to vote on the change tonight. Since we are holding the Leadership Roundtable next month instead of our General Meeting, this constitutional change will not be brought up to a vote until September.

Current Constitutional Wording:

ARTICLE III: ORGANIZATION

Section 6: Committees

A) Steering Committee

1) The Steering Committee shall be comprised of six persons who are either Individual Life Members, past officers, past appointed vice presidents, or past committee chairpersons who are not members of the Executive Board.

2) These six (6) members will each be appointed by the President to two (2) year terms. To initiate this structure, six (6) persons shall be appointed to the Steering Committee, three (3) for one (1) year, and three (3) for two (2) years. Thereafter, three (3) persons shall be appointed by the President and approved each year by a majority of Delegates present and voting at the Regular Assembly Meeting subsequent to the elections.

3) Each year, the committee shall select one of its members to be chairperson for that year. The Steering Committee Chairperson may not hold any other committee chair, and may not be re-appointed for more than three (3) consecutive years.

4) If an additional appointment due to a vacancy on the Steering Committee is required during the year, the appointment to fill the remainder of the term will be made by the President and presented for approval by a majority of Delegates present and voting at the first Regular Assembly Meeting following the appointment.

5) No one person can serve for more than two consecutive terms on the Steering Committee.

Proposed Constitutional Change

ARTICLE III: ORGANIZATION

Section 6: Committees

A) Steering Committee

1) The Steering Committee shall be comprised of six persons who are either: Individual CMSC Life Member; past CMSC officer: past CMSC appointed vice president; past CMSC committee chairperson; past or current CMSC ski club president who has served a minimum of one year. Steering Committee members cannot be a current member of the Executive Board. Steering Committee membership is limited to a maximum of three members meeting only the requirement of ski club president.

5) No one person can serve for more than two consecutive full terms on the Steering Committee.

Keith L. Fanta, June 14, 2005

Announcements: Bill Gleason reviewed his Mammoth Mt. Trip over the July 4th weekend. Mountain bikers outnumbered skiers. The skiing was great. Clubs should consider this trip for next year if Mammoth is open on the 4th again.

Joe Popp has 2 packets for the Apple Cider Century available.

Randy Bausterts 30th Annual Corn Roast will be on July 30th.

Motion to adjourn at 9:04 PM by Scott Schmid. Seconded by Judy Gratz.

Submitted by:

Larry Douglas

Recording Secretary

CMSC CLUB POINT SYSTEM

DELEGATES, ALTERNATE DELEGATES & PRESIDENTS

5 - POINTS Attending monthly CMSC general meetings by delegates, alternate delegates and club presidents.

(Note, Maximum of 15 points per club per meeting . CMSC board member can serve as a delegate of alternate

and will receive points for attending. The club president can also be a delegate or alternate from

their club but will not receive points for both positions.)

ELECTED CMSC OFFICERS

100 POINTS President

25-75 POINTS The other five elected officers (Note points will be prorated in the event an officer cannot complete the full term)

CMSC BOARD

25-75 POINTS Vice Presidents of Membership, Trips, Special Events, Recreational skiing and Public Relations

20-60 POINTS Standing Committee Chairperson

20-70 POINTS Regional Vice Presidents

1-20 POINTS Special committee chairperson (as appointed by the president)

1-20 POINTS Past President

25-40 POINTS Senior Alpine Governance Committee

(Note, If the standing or special committee has a co-chairperson these points are split. Points will be prorated

in the event someone cannot complete the full term)

CHAIRPERSONS

1-50 POINTS Ski trip chairperson

1-30 POINTS Ski show chairperson

1-30 POINTS Ski show auction

1-20 POINTS All other CMSC event chairperson - example-CMSC picnic, golf outing, awards banquet, delegates party,

kids day.

(Note, Event chairperson will be given points on a sliding scale at the recommendation of the appropriate

vice president of special events and ski trips.)

1-15 POINTS Standing committee asst. chairperson (Maximum of 1)

1-15 POINTS Trip seminar asst. chairperson (maximum of 3-no more than 1 per club)

1-10 POINTS Event asst. chairperson (maximum or 1)

1-10 POINTS Special committee asst. chairperson (maximum of 1)

1-15 POINTS Senior alpine asst. chairperson

1-15 POINTS Trip asst. chairperson (maximum of 1)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

1-25 POINTS Senior alpine committee members

1-10 POINTS Trip committee members (maximum of 50 points per club per trip

1-5 POINTS Midwest Skier committee members (per issue, maximum 50 points per club, per year)

1-10 POINTS Midwest Skier directory issue

1-5 POINTS All other committee members (Note, committee members will be given points on a sliding scale at

the recommendation of the committee chairperson at the end of the committees function. Helpers must

be considered as committee members or will not be eligible for points. Maximum 20 points per club per

event-140 points per club per year.)

CMSC MEMBERSHIP

1-POINT Individual members in CMSC (maximum 40 points per club)

10 POINTS Additional for clubs with 100% individual CMS membership

CMSC SPONSORED TRIPS

10 POINTS If a club is represented on the trip

1 POINT Each additional person attending trip (maximum 30 points per trip)

10 POINTS Each event on a trip that is sponsored by a club (i.e.: running a game at Winter Carnival)

SKI/SNOWBOARD RACING

10 POINTS Sponsor the Illinois Open, Chicago Cup CMSC races (each day is considered a separate race)

30 POINTS If all three courses in a race are handled by one club

15 POINTS If a race is handled by two clubs (each club)

10 POINTS If a race is handled by three clubs (each club)

5 POINTS If a club has started a racer

1 POINT Each additional racer (maximum 10 points per race) (Note, maximum of 15 points per club per race)

10 POINTS Per club if a member assists with the junior, handicapped or blind skier racers.

PARTICIPATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

20 POINTS Entering a club booth at ski show

5 POINTS Club entry in newsletter contest

5 POINTS Club represented at instructors clinics, golf outing, forum, awards dance and seminar, pizza and delegate parties

1 POINT Each additional person per event after first person (maximum 15 points per club) Note, new events will fall

under this category at the discretion of the board.

10 POINTS Club represented at the CMSC picnic

1 POINT Each additional person (maximum 30 points per club)

20 POINTS Parking lot attendants or cooking at picnic

5 POINTS Attendance at presidents/delegates picnic

1 POINT Each additional delegate or alternate (maximum 10 points per club)

1-3 POINTS Submitted club profiles in Midwest Skier (per issue)

1-5 POINTS Submitted non-committee related articles to Midwest Skier (per issue)

Any individual club that sponsors a revenue making event at a CMSC function where that club receives the revenue, will not receive points for that event.

Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council

General Meeting

June 14, 2005

NEXT GENERAL MEETING JULY 12, 2005

President-Keith Fanta - (keithfanta@cs.com): The meeting was called to order at 8:01 PM. Motion was made by Duane Amlee and seconded by Bob Meyer to dispense with the reading of the minutes and accept them as written. Motion passed. There were no additions or corrections.

Our June general meeting is our transitional meeting where the new officers take over from the outgoing officers. This year we have five of the elected officers returning. The returning officers are myself as President; Michael Pogar, Executive Vice-President; Bud Gordon, Treasurer; Mike Thomas, Assistant Treasurer and Larry Douglas, Recording Secretary. Lane Phillips is leaving us as Corresponding Secretary and we thank him for all hes done for us. Our new Corresponding Secretary is Susan Petrosius, and we welcome her to her new position in the council.

Technically the new Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer do not take over until July 1, which lines up with our fiscal year, however that isnt a significant matter this year since both officers are returning to the same positions.

We will be announcing some of our new board appointments tonight, although we still have some openings to be filled.

Recording Secretary- Larry Douglas - (douglas375@sbcglobal.net): Most of you did a good job of submitting written reports last year. Please continue and use the e-mail address listed here. (Note my e-mail address has changed.)

Corresponding Secretary- Susan Petrosius: Met with Robb Scholl to review things he wanted her to do. Transferred files over breakfast at Ikea.

Treasurer-Bud Gordon- (bud@sghpcpa.com): Checking - $50,951.94; Savings - $87,367.38.

Assistant Treasurer- Michael Thomas (mike-mike1@msn.com): The deposit was $26,415.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT MIKE POGAR: Announced the returning Regional V.P.s with 2 that are not returning. There is one new appointment, Judy Gratz, and one opening. Called on Regionals for their reports.

Charlotte Bader -- 400 Ski Club, Chicago Police Ski Club, Fleetwind Ski Club, Lincoln Park Ski Club, Over the Hill Gang-Chicago Ski Club, Pine Point Ski Club, Tatry Ski Club: Attended Chicago Police Meeting. Election of officers took place. The new president is Ziggy Niewdach. All clubs have been reminded to submit dues and of upcoming CMSC events and to update new officer information on CMSC Website.

400 plans to participate in CMSC golf outing for the second consecutive year. Fleetwind is working on a European trip to follow CMSCs. Going to Bormio, Italy with aprs trip to Milan or Sicily.

Rick Burke -- B.U.C. Ski and Social Club, Cornhuskers Ski Club, Elmhurst Ski Club, Four Winds Ski and Social Club, Mississippi Valley Ski Club, Rock Valley Ski Association, Skiowans Ski Club: Four Winds and Elmhurst both hosted a bike ride from Blue Star Woods in Winnetaka to the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glenview. At least 75 people from 5 different clubs participated. Both clubs have updated websites with pictures. They both attended the Tip Seminar and are receiving back the bids. Both clubs have trip planning meetings this month to determine their schedules for next season.

Rock Valley enjoyed CMSC Winter Carnival immensely last year and signed up again for 2006. They have selected their trips for 2005-2006 including Cortina, Italy and Winter Park NewYears trip.

Four Winds has a new slate of officers and Robin Parrmann is president and Betsy Grandfelt is vice president.

Patti McGann (pattikate13@ameritech.net) -- Duneland Ski Club, Fort Wayne Ski Club, Indianapolis Ski Club, Inland Ski Club, Lafayette Ski Club, Skifari Ski Club, Viking Ski Club:

Duneland had a picnic on June 12th, for their membership sign up party. There was a 100 lb. pig and a lot of side dishes. Volleyball, horseshoes/ biking/hiking and other activities were available and everyone had a great time! Duneland meets every 1st & 3rd Monday all year round and has a lot of summer activities planned. Check their website for more information -- DunelandSkiClub.com

Fort Wayne Ski Club will be leaving for Greece on Sept 17, 2005. If interested, contact Kd McDaniel at (260) 486-7825 or (260) 760-5583. Shell let you know if there are any openings left. Theyll be closing this trip on June 30, 2005. I also have fliers at the front door with the information on them.

Indianapolis Ski club is going to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji on July 17 until August 8, 2005.

Inland Ski Club will be having a pool party on Aug 13th and are going on a White River Canoe trip from August 19 until the 21st. They will resume their meetings in September.

Lafayette Ski Club will start their general meetings again in September.

Bob Murphy -- Beverly Ski Club, Chicago Lawn Ski Club, Four Seasons Ski-Adventure Club, Joliet Ski Club, Lincoln-Way Ski Club, New Horizon Ski Club, Nomad Ski Club, Wild Bunch: I am in the process of getting all of my clubs new info on the CMSC Website. I attended the CMSC Racing Awards Banquet a few weeks ago in May. Two of my clubs, Wild Bunch and Nomads, received numerous trophies.

Susan (Poole) Petrosius -- Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club, Freeport Ski Club, Salt Creek Ski Club, Sitzmark Ski Club, Snomads Ski Club, Snowseekers Ski Club, Wheel Ski Club:

Chicago Friars Ski and Bike -- New Board: President - Mike Chrystof, Vice President - Dale Chrystof, Treasurer - Ellen Isaacson, Social Chairperson - Jerry Boubin, Recording Secretary - Elizabeth Deputy, Trip Chairperson - Barry Burke, Membership Chairperson - Jill Hronek

Camping at New Glarus Woods State Park June 24-26, New Glarus, Wisconsin. Saturday dinner and 2 breakfasts planned and prepared by Chef Rick Delby. Camping at Governor Dodge State Park, July 8-10 Near Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Hilly biking, great hiking, fishing and more.

Yellowstone Lake State Park, August 12-14 Near Blanchardville, Wisconsin. Lots of bats, no mosquitoes, varied hiking and biking, a terrific beach and watercraft for rent. Leaders: Jill Hronek & Steve Grant

Evergreen Lodge September 2-5 (Labor Day weekend, Northern Wisconsin. Leaders: Mike & Dale Chrystof

Chain O' Lakes State Park Cabin Camping October 7-9. Indiana Leader: Dennis Fuller. Enjoy the fall colors and stay warm and dry at night!

Sitzmark Ski Club RECAP: END OF THE YEAR BANQUET - The end of another great Sitzmark season took place on April 30th at the Cubby Bear North in Lincolnshire. They had 35 fun people attend this year, warming up early with some cocktails by 7pm and most people arriving soon afterwards.

ELECTION RESULTS: Lori Kushar is the new President of Sitzmark Ski Club, the CMSC website has been updated, and a request for additional officer names has been made via email.

SITZMARK SUMMER TUBING WEEKEND!! Event sponsor is Karen Westlake. Grab a beer and say a cheer...tubing time is almost here! That's right sports fans, mark your calendars for July 15,16,17 when we will once again descend on Wolf River Campgrounds in New London, WI for a weekend of fun on the river and on land.

Cost for this weekend adventure (covers 2 nights camping and firewood) is:

$20 non-member adults

$15 member adults

$ 5 kids (20 and younger)

Sign-ups will begin at the May 18 meeting.

They also will begin planning their summer bike rides and the Spring Grove Pig Roast.

SITZMARK ANNUAL SUMMER GOLF OUTING Mark the date.Golfers (good, bad or just ugly) are invited. Non-golfers can join in the after golf activities. Golf at Petrifying Springs Golf Course in Kenosha, WI at 1:00 pm. Playing for 9 holes with 4 person teams. Party after at Joan and Steve Vaughn, 3512 15th Street in Kenosha WI at 5:00 pm. Cost: $30 includes golf, party and prizes or $15 for the post-golf party.

Snomads Ski Club New officers are: President - Kim Lesch, Ski VP - Cindy Towery, Social VP - Jim Robinson, Treasurer - Dave Lesch, Corresponding Secretary - Stacey Swanson, Recording Secretary - Cindy Petz, Membership - Jake Hagarty. Offices in BOLD arent on the CMSC website. What to do?

Snowseekers Ski Club CANOE TRIP: June 26th This is a no cost trip, just call Jan Billings (847-223-9379) and let her know you are coming so they can plan the proper number of canoes. Please bring your own life preserver and sack lunch. We will canoe the Nippersink out of the north end of Wonder Lake. stop on the river for lunch, and contain our paddling to about a four hour trip. This is a beginner trip and ideal for families and children. If you know of friends, yourself, or relatives with a canoe, we could use additional canoes for this event. Several of our club members are expert at canoeing and will guide us through the day easily.

Ravinia Concert - July 31st 7:00 PM show of Games Galway, flutist, with the Chicago Symphony. Meet on the lawn outside the east washrooms from 5:00 on. Bring your own dinner, blanket, and look for the Snowseekers banner. Cost to get in Ravinia that evening is $10.

Annual Summer Picnic August 28th at Half Day Forest Preserve on Route 21, Shelter B. Picnic starts at noon. Bring a dish to pass and your own drinks. The club will provide meat. There will be trip registration, games, good food, and great friends.

Ed Sieg -- Alpine Ski Club, Grand Prix Ski & Snowboard Club, Js Ski & Snowboard Club, Latvian ski Club, Lithuanian Ski Club, Norge Ski Club, Zoom Zoom Mountain Ski Club: The Norge Ski Club had their 1st KING OF THE HILL Ski Jumping Tournament last Saturday, which was in conjunction with the JUNIOR TOURNAMENT that started at 12:00 noon. The KING OF THE HILL Tournament started at 6:00 PM.

The estimated attendance for the whole day was about 2,000 people, which included children 12 and under who always get in free.

The KING OF THE HILL title went to Kyle Kessler who jumped 77 meters in the 3rd round out of 4 rounds. Kyle is 19 years old, lives in Fox River Grove and is a member of the U.S. Development Ski Team from which the U.S. Olympic Team is chosen.

Their regular Summer Tournament will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18th and the Junior Ski Jumping Tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17th. Flyers for these events will be available at the upcoming CMSC meeting.

Alice Smith -- Fireside Ski Club, Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club, Omaha Ski Club, Piccadilly Ski Club, Sno Gophers Ski Club, Snow System Ski Club, Thunderbirds Ski Club: The presidents from last month are still in office. Have let clubs know about the survey and the Round Table in August.

Nancy Van Broekhoven -- American Blind Skiing Federation, Chicagoland Handicapped Skiers, Hustlers Ski Club, Ibex Ski and Snowboard Club, Midwest Ski Academy, Oak Park Ski Club, Schussers Ski Club: Absent. Submitted a report that she attended the Hustlers Banquet and helped set up activities on the CMSC database. Their new president is Carl Armand.

VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS BOB MEYER: Called on committees.

Historian Rich Gallas: In last month took about 300 pictures at Seminar and put about 200 on the Website. Pictures from the Racing Awards party are also on the Web.

Midwest Skier - Nettie Napravnik: Seminar issues are available in the back. Sign for your club if you take them to distribute. Sunday, noon on June 26th is scheduled for Midwest Skier mailing party at Mike Pogars House.

Midwest Skier/Web Advertising - Noreen Vonckx: Absent. Bob reported the deadline for ads for the Directory issue is August 1st. Prices were raised.

Publicity (Position Available): Looking for someone for this position. Need someone who is interested and has media contacts.

Trip Referral (Position Available): No position next year since only had 2 or 3 phone calls last year.

Webmaster Robb Scholl:

Skicmsc.org pages were viewed 17,784 times between May 10 - June 13 and 209,871 for the 9 months since we started keeping statistics in September 2004. Of 209K views, individual club trip pages accounted for 22,880 of them. You can see how beneficial it can be to have your trips listed on the Website.

Clubs can promote their summer activities on Skicmsc.org. The site has an Activities section that you can enter your events. The Website also has the Club Announcements section on the Front Page where clubs can promote their events, trips and just plain Ole club news. You will need your club ID and password to enter this information.

The CMSC Forum is coming soon. It will be a place where snowriders of all sorts can exchange information about their favorite winter snowsports. The forum is online now but is not yet activated as it is awaiting review by members of the CMSC Board of Directors.

Lincoln Park Ski Club has been using the Club Membership System and are very happy with the results. If you want to run your club membership on the CMSC website contact the Webmaster. All information stored in the club membership is strictly confidential.

Website has photos posted for the Zermatt Trip, Carnival and Chicago Week at Banff. Look for links to pictures on the front page of the website.

Data integrity -- Clubs are changing your officers and planning your trip schedules soon. Please keep your club information current with CMSC. This information is what we use to correspond with the clubs as well as publish your clubs' officer, club contact and trip information in the Midwest Skier and on the CMSC website.

You need a password and ID to gain update access to the website. If you do not have your Passwords and/or club IDs. please contact the webmaster or see your CMSC RVP.

We will be selling ad space for the next season. If you know of an organization who you think could benefit from a presence on our Website, let us know and we will try to sign them up.

There isrRotating ad space at the top of the Website and also along the side of the Website. They rotate on different pages.

VICE PRESIDENT, RECREATIONAL SKIING RANDY BAUSTERT: Called on committees.

Alpine Racing- John Daviduke: Randy reported that Mike Baurle will be next years event coordinator. John showed one of the trophies that were awarded. Trophies were very nice. Wilmot is offering a $200 season lift ticket. John will take checks made out to Wilmot. A passport size picture with name and age on the back is required. July 31st is the deadline. Send to John Daviduke at 2517 N. 73rd Ave., Elmwood Park, IL. 60707 or contact at Dukesno2@hotmail.com.

Blind & Handicapped Liaison - Bob Meyer: Thanks to CMSC for the $500 donation and to CMSC and Skunk Hollow for the $100 sponsorship of golf holes. Flyers for the Golf and BBQ fundraiser are on the back table. The outing will be at Villa Olivia Country Club on Saturday, August 27, 2005. The price of $90 per person includes 18 holes of golf, cart, prizes, BBQ dinner and use of facilities. It costs $25 per person for the BBQ dinner and use of facilities. Register by August 17th with Steve Crow at (630) 692-1377; 2228 Grand Pointe Trail, Aurora, IL 60504. Tee times are from 11:30 to 1:00 PM.

Instructors Clinic Cindy Giba: There will be more information at the next meeting.

Ski Jump Liaison - Keith Fanta:

Norge held their first annual King of the Hill competition last Saturday night, and it was an excellent event. No hill records were set, however there was a lot of strategy that came into play, and the five top competitors split over $2,000 in prize money, a significant amount for athletes in their teens and twenties.

There were initially about twenty jumpers, and the competition lasted four rounds where the five lowest scoring participants of each round were dropped from competition. The jumper with the longest jump in the first round was allowed to skip subsequent rounds and sit in the Kings Throne as long as their jump distance wasnt exceeded. This continued through each subsequent round.

The leader after the third round took his skis to the top of the jump, but since none of the other four competitors beat his distance he was able to just ski down the landing hill in the fourth round rather than have to jump. Kyle Kessler was proclaimed the King of the Hill, and is the Norge jumper who was named to the US Development Team last year.

Since this was not a sanctioned event, the jumpers were able to start from which ever level they wanted to on the tower, and there were a greater number of falls than is usual at a jumping tournament. The only injuries occurring, fortunately, were the jumpers pride.

Norge did make a point of announcing they had changed portapotty vendors, and each new facility featured flushing toilets, lights, flowers and a mirror.

Norges Fall Tournament will be Sunday, September 18, at Noon, and well have more information available as the date draws closer.

VICE PRESIDENT, SPECIAL EVENTS DEBBIE FANTA: Called on committees.

Adventures in Travel Expo Randy Baustert: CMSC will do this again next year.

Awards Ruth Sulda (Chair): Awards were presented at the Trip Seminar Beer Bash.

Trip Seminar - Jody J. Jurgeto & CJ Motisi (Show Coordinators): Trip Seminar was held Saturday, May 14th. We had 51 clubs and 320 attendees that visited with 85 exhibitors occupying three full floors of the hotel.

Wed like to thank our Beer Party Sponsors:

Alphorn Tours and Incentives

Big Sky Resort

Crystal Mountain Resort

High Alpine Adventours

Intrawest includes: Panorama Mountain Village, Copper, Winter Park,

Whistler-Blackcomb, Tremblant and The Village at Squaw Valley

PRW Sports Luggage

Ski Salt Lake

Sun Valley Resort

Vail Resorts

Winter Ski and Sport

Lets all get a head start and mark Saturday, May 20, 2006 on your calendars.

Regionals help us along and start promoting Trip Seminar 2006. The success of the show is dependent on the club members that attend. We know a lot can be done via the Internet, but why not break away from the computer and deal with real people for a change!

Thats all from us, have a great summer!

Delegates Party (July 12, 2005) -- Alice Smith (Chair): It will be right after the General Meeting. There are flyers at the back. There will be pizza, beer and soft drinks.

Board Appreciation Barbecue, July 16, 2005 at Keith Fantas residence: Invitations were mailed. The remainder of the end of year awards will be presented at that time.

Cubs Game Debbie Fanta, September 14, 2005: Hope to bring Mitch Cohen back next year, but havent been able to contact him yet. The tickets have been received. Most were passed out at Seminar. If you ordered tickets and have not received them please see me after meeting. Tickets not personally delivered will be mailed out this week.

Golf Scott Schmid, Dave Martinek (Asst) - September 16-18, 2005 at Alpine Valley Resort: Dave reported. The weekend costs $245. Carts are on your own. Order off the menu for meals. There is an inside pool. The area has been done by the Hustlers very successfully.

WTTW George Oberg, Chair (TBA): Hoping for August 16th. Waiting to see if they will have open broadcast that night.

Ski Show - Randy Baustert (Chair): November 3 - 6, 2005 A letter and contracts will be handed out at the July meeting.

Ski Show Auction -Mike Thomas (chair): November 3 - 6, 2005 ?

Holiday Party (Dec. 12, 2005) Alice Smith (Chair), Kurt Fiene (Asst.):

Leadership Summit Alan Adezio:

Picnic - There will be no picnic in 2005.

VICE PRESIDENT, TRIPS JOHN KUHN: Absent. Keith called on his committees from last season:

Europe Bill Gleason, Mike Pogar: Selva di Val Gardena, Italy January 13 21, 2006 Mike reported the trip base price is $1469 for air, ground transfer, 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners and 4 * Hotel Oswald in town center. Est. 6-day lift ticket for $290, 3-day extension city TBA.

$200 initial deposit. Contact Michael Pogar at 847-381-4452, mpogar@sbcglobal.net or Bill Gleason at 630-969-6185. A flyer is on www.skicmsc.org. There have been 8 sign-ups so far out of a total of 42 spots.

Bill reported that Selva Wolkenstein is one of 3 towns in Val Gardena, Italy. It is also on the Sella Ronda, a huge interconnected ski route around a mountain group called the Sella. There are 3 other major ski areas along the Sella Ronda. They are the Corvar & Alta Badia area; Arabba & Marmolada Glacier area; and the Canazei, Passo Ol Fassa area. All of these areas are connected with ski lifts and ski runs, as well as ski bus shuttles. Also, Cortina is a shuttle bus ride away and a good option for a day trip for skiing and/or sightseeing.

Winter Carnival March 10-12, 200 - Schuss/ Shanty Creek Nettie is supposed to get a check from Schuss for last year. The theme for 2006 is Its a Jungle Out There. Now working on the contract for 2006.

Chicago Week 2006 Lynn Newton and Mary Kreinbring: March 25 April 1, 2006 Aspen, Colorado This is the 25th anniversary for Chicago Week and were working on putting together a fun trip for everyone. Currently we have 474 people signed up through 15 clubs.

The clubs participating include: Schussboomers, Snoseekers, Piccadilly, Chicago Friars, Duneland, Fort Wayne, Skunk Hollow, Wild Bunch, Inland, Sitzmark, Elmhurst, Rock Valley, Thunderbirds, Pine Point and Hustlers. If youre interested in going, contact one of these clubs or contact me. The Lodging properties are the Gant, Chateau Roaring Fork and the Aspen Mountain Collection.

Chicago Week 2007 March 24 31, 2007 Sun Valley, Idaho: Terri Kenney doesnt have the total pricing with air yet. The price range is $765 to $990 for the ground package.

Trip Selection Chicago Week 2008:

Trip Selection Europe 2007:

VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP: Mary Kreinbring is stepping down from this position to take on her 8th Chicago Week as trip leader or assistant.

Associate Membership- Joe Popp: Absent. No report.

Club Membership: Mary got checks in. The Corn Huskers will drop out this year. A few other clubs that have not yet renewed will be contacted.

Credentials-Caroline Knoff: Total Delegates 36; Total Board Members 28; Total Presidents 1; Total Clubs represented 22; There is a quorum. 2 Guests, Mark and Teri Kenney.

Steering - Julie Bohm (Chair) and George Todt Terms end 2005: Ray Piwowarczyk and Patty Pulte returning for 2nd Term:

Finance & Audit Chuck Bunch, Brian OMullen and Joan Vaughn: Hope to get together by the end of the month to look at the books.

Parliamentarian - Judy Gratz: Absent. No report.

Sergeant at Arms (TBD):

Pins & Shirts - Ruth Sulda: One shirt left from last year - natural color, large. Will have order forms at the next meeting.

Sponsorship Diane Gordon: Absent. No report.

National Ski Council Federation Keith Fanta:

Today I received an e-mail from the NSCF Vice-President with a draft of a business analysis he has been working on. It appears that it is starting to address some of the areas where the organization has been failing for close to two years. The areas being addressed are Public Affairs, Public Relations, Education, Website and Member Benefits. While I have little faith in the President of the Federation, I do have faith in Mike German, the VP, and I believe this draft will be a step towards the Federation making some improvements.

The Annual Meeting will be held in Crested Butte the fourth weekend in August. While I havent been happy with the actual meeting portion I do feel the opportunity to meet and network with the officers of other councils is invaluable. It is my intent to again have the President and Executive V-ice-President attend, and we will try to find the most cost efficient itinerary.

Past President - Bea Mejia: Absent. No report.

Nominations :

Missed Reports:

Old Business: Next month is delegates party. In 2 months Keith wants Clubs senior leaders to attend the Round Table.

New Business: Keith Fanta proposed the following constitutional change for the Steering Committee. It will be voted on at the next meeting.

Current Constitutional Wording:

ARTICLE III: ORGANIZATION

Section 6: Committees

A) Steering Committee

5) No one person can serve for more than two consecutive terms on the Steering Committee.

Proposed Constitutional Change

ARTICLE III: ORGANIZATION

Section 6: Committees

A) Steering Committee

5) No one person can serve for more than two consecutive full terms on the Steering Committee.

Keith L. Fanta, June 14, 2005

Announcements:

Bart Berndston USSA will have 2 world cup races in U.S.A. in the 2005-2006 season at Aspen and Beaver Creek. To raise funds an unlimited use lift ticket for the 05-06 season for 260 mountains will be for sale for a price of $6000.

The Hustler Ski Club will have a Dinner Dance on a paddleboat on Saturday, June 18th at 5:45 PM. Meet at Pottawatomie Park North of Main St. and east side of Fox River in St. Charles, IL. See skicmsc.org Hustler activities.

Randy Baustert Corn Roast will be on July 30th. Will have flyers next month.

Bill Gleason A-Basin Memorial Day weekend. Grand Prix had 50 people there that we didnt run across. It was a great time with great snow, a Brew Pub Festival and much more.

Motion to adjourn at 9:14 PM by Bud Gordon. Seconded by Rick Burke.

Submitted by:

Larry Douglas

Recording Secretary

Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council
General Meeting
May 10, 2005
NEXT GENERAL MEETING JUNE 14, 2005

President-Keith Fanta - (keithfanta@cs.com): The meeting was called to order at 8:02 PM. Motion was made by Debbie Fanta and seconded by Jodi Jurgeto to dispense with the reading of the minutes and accept them as written. Motion passed. There were no additions or corrections.
I am pleased to announce that we will be changing the format of our August General Meeting. Instead of our usual business meeting, we will be holding a Roundtable Discussion with your clubs and the CMSC board.
The tentative discussion items will include where CMSC is now, what changes are being implemented, and what further changes in direction are necessary.
Your Club Presidents and senior club leadership are encouraged to attend the meeting with you, and we will not be following the regular agenda that evening. There will be no reports, just open discussion regarding our council and our clubs.
There will be fliers in the handout bags at Trip Seminar this Saturday, and we’ll have more info on the website as the time approaches. Please communicate the date to your club, August 9th, 8 PM, here at Oak Meadows.

Recording Secretary- Larry Douglas - (lrdouglas@sbcglobal.net): I really appreciate getting reports as e-mails. If you can’t send them as e-mails, please submit them in writing.

Corresponding Secretary- Lane Phillips - (lanepski@wowway.com): No report.

Treasurer-Bud Gordon- (bud@sghpcpa.com): Checking - $39,395.13; Savings - $87,226.58.

Assistant Treasurer- Michael Thomas – (mike-mike1@msn.com): Absent. No report. Debbie Fanta will collect deposits tonight.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT – MIKE POGAR: Called on Regionals for their reports.

Charlotte Bader -- 400 Ski Club, Chicago Police Ski Club, Fleetwind Ski Club, Lincoln Park Ski Club, Over the Hill Gang-Chicago Ski Club, Pine Point Ski Club, Tatry Ski Club:
New presidents: 400 – Dick Walser, Fleetwind – Bill Gleason, Pine Point – John “Dukes” Daviduke.
End Season Parties: 400 – 65 people attended at Wellington; Fleetwind – 30 people attended Scores Tennis Club in Countryside; Lincoln Park - Friday, May 13th at Columbia Yacht Club, 111 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago (40th anniversary); Pine Point – coming up at A La Turka Lincoln Ave, south of Belmont.
Earlier this year 400 donated $500 to Norge Junior Olympic Ski Jump Program and received a couple thank you notes from Juniors.
All clubs are beginning their summer activities.
Chicago Police had a problem with “Lift Ticket Limo” out of Denver who they had hired to transport them to and from Copper Mountain for Nationals in March.

Bart Berndtson -- Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club, Nordic Fox Ski Club, Northwest Nordic Ski Club, Rib Mountain Ski Club, Snowdrifters Ski Club, SUD's Social Club, Sundowners Ski Club:
Ski Questionnaire: Lake Shore Ski Club, SUD’s Ski & Social Club and Northwest Nordic Ski Club asked for and received another copy of the Ski Questionnaire. I expect results soon.
New Officers: I have received LSSC's list and will update the CMSC database this week. There are no changes at Northwest Nordic Ski Club. (Linda Heeter is president of both Northwest Nordic and Wheeling Wheelmen bicycle club.) I have been elected LSSC CMSC delegate for the coming year.
LSSC Summer Kickoff Party will be May 18th at Chief O’Neill’s. See web page announcements.

Don “Blaze” Blazowski (blazeCMSC@yahoo.com) -- Aqua Adventurers, Boeing Employees Ski Club, Gateway Ski USA, Sanctuary Ski and Snowboard Club, Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club, Snow Hawks Ski Club, St. Louis Ski Club:
Club presidents 2005/2006: St. Louis – Cindy Girth was re-elected, Skunks – Jackie Quillinan was re-elected, Snow Hawks – Ken Ross is new.

Judy Haydel (haydelju@InsightBB.com)-- Bloomington-Normal Ski Club, Champaign Ski Club, Chantilly Lace Ski Club, Great River Ski Club, Peoria Ski Club, Rivercity Ski Club, Springfield Ski Club: Absent. Sent report indicating she has been in touch with her clubs.
Patti McGann (pattikate13@ameritech.net) -- Duneland Ski Club, Fort Wayne Ski Club, Indianapolis Ski Club, Inland Ski Club, Lafayette Ski Club, Skifari Ski Club, Viking Ski Club: I checked my clubs websites again this afternoon and they’re all updated.
Duneland is hosting the Indy 500 Race again this year. Rich Gallas has all the information for you.
Indianapolis Ski club had their elections and Martha Heinrich is the new President. I have flyers on the table at the door about the annual OVSC (Ohio Valley Ski Council) Summit that Indy is hosting from June 3-5th. This is very similar to the CMSC Trip Seminar. Accommodations will be at the Crowne Plaza, downtown Indianapolis. Friday's events include a golf outing, evening welcome event, and a baseball game (Indianapolis Indians). Saturday's events include a 15-20 mile bike ride, a vendor Trade Show, guest speaker Mr. Willbanks from the NSCF, Dinner and Dance party. Sunday includes a brunch. During all of this, ski resorts and their reps will be milling around. Formal discussions will be had about our upcoming trips out west and to Europe. If interested call Eileen Ridgeway at: (765) 659-2075 or E-mail her at: eridgeway@binghammchale.com
Fort Wayne Ski Club still has openings for the trip to Athens Greece in the fall, when the weather is Perfect! They will first stop in Paris, France where a tour bus will be picking them up and go to Paris to see all the sights. Then it’s off to Athens for a day to see the sights and an Authentic Greek dinner with a Greek dance show. Next, it’s off to the cruise ship to see the islands such as Santorini, Herkalon, Rhodes, Turkey and Ephessos. Then back to Athens for a couple more days for more sightseeing or just lie around the beach and relax (naked if you want!) This is a non-skiing trip (unless you water ski). The price so far is $2000.00. This includes your airfare, hotel, bus tours, breakfast & dinner in Athens, the cruise with all meals included on the cruise. The main flight is scheduled out of Fort Wayne, but arrangements can be made for those of you who can leave out of Chicago or Detroit. They want to take at least 20 people and have 15 of which 11 are wild and crazy single women!! They need Men! They are willing to take up to 40 people, so there are plenty of openings! Please contact Kd McDaniel at (260) 486-7825 or (260) 760-5583. They’ll be closing this trip out June 30, so you have until then to make up your mind. I have flyers on the table at the door about this trip.

Bob Murphy -- Beverly Ski Club, Chicago Lawn Ski Club, Four Seasons Ski-Adventure Club, Joliet Ski Club, Lincoln-Way Ski Club, New Horizon Ski Club, Nomad Ski Club, Wild Bunch: I have contacted all of my clubs about the trip Seminar on Saturday May 14th. The spring election results of my clubs will be on the web site in June. The Nomads are collecting old printer cartridges for a $4 refund and donating the money to the Blind Skiers fund.

Susan (Poole) Petrosius -- Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club, Freeport Ski Club, Salt Creek Ski Club, Sitzmark Ski Club, Snomads Ski Club, Snowseekers Ski Club, Wheel Ski Club:
Chicago Friars have a full season of camping and other summer activities. Here are just a few:
Family Picnic - Sunday, June 5, Miami Woods Forest Preserve, Caldwell Avenue north of Oakton Avenue along the forest preserve bike path. Picnic r**n or shine: there's a large picnic shelter there! Club provides burgers, hotdogs and beverages--everyone else brings a dish or dessert to share.
Camping at New Glarus Woods State Park - June 24-26 New Glarus, Wisconsin. Saturday dinner and 2 breakfasts planned and prepared by our own Chef Rick Delby.
FRIAR ELECTIONS, 2005 – We have runoff election for 2 positions. If you haven’t voted at a meeting, please vote using the postcards Darcy sent out this past weekend.
Sitzmark Ski Club END OF THE YEAR BANQUET was held on Saturday, April 30th, 7:00 pm at the Cubby Bear North, Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. Additional information is forthcoming.
Snowseekers annual Avalanche party will be held Saturday, May 14th, at Flatlanders restaurant 200 Village Green, in Lincolnshire. There will be a choice that evening of ordering, Prime Rib au Jus, Planked Salmon, or Amish Chicken. Dinner starts with fresh bread, garden salad with a choice of 4 dressings, entree, and a dessert table. Cocktails will be 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. with servers taking orders and payment due them as they deliver. Dinner will be at 7:00 P.M. with awards and announcements to follow. Cost of this great evening will be $25 per person with the club backing the rest of our cost. Please RSVP by calling Social Chair Jan Billings, at 847-223-9379.
Wheel Ski Club - Members went on their First Annual Scuba/Beach Trip in Cozumel, Mexico. Butch: I’ll be touching base with you for the full scoop! Upcoming: More details of their Canoe Trip scheduled for June 18, 2005, on the Sugar River, as well as a pool party in July.
INFO FOR EVERYONE: If you find your club is getting some of this and some of that, with nothing consistent in between, check with me. I’ll make sure your information is correct on the website, and also get in touch with others who maintain CMSC mailing lists.

Ed Sieg -- Alpine Ski Club, Grand Prix Ski & Snowboard Club, J’s Ski & Snowboard Club, Latvian ski Club, Lithuanian Ski Club, Norge Ski Club, Zoom Zoom Mountain Ski Club:
The Norge Ski Club re-elected Scott Immens as their president for the coming season. On Saturday, June 11th at 6:00 PM the Norge Ski Club will hold a Special Event, called the “King of The Hill Tournament” or the longest jump tournament. Their main summer tournament will be on Sunday Sept. 18th and Sat. Sept. 17th for the Junior Jumping tournament. Flyers for these events will be available at the upcoming CMSC meetings.
The Latvian Ski Club re-elected Vija Miezitis as their president for the coming year.

Alice Smith -- Fireside Ski Club, Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club, Omaha Ski Club, Piccadilly Ski Club, Sno Gophers Ski Club, Snow System Ski Club, Thunderbirds Ski Club: Kevin Conlin was re-elected president of Piccadilly.
Fireside has re-elected Tom Camire as president. I sent an e-mail to my clubs to remind them about the Seminar and Chicago Week. Also to make sure they got the survey. The president of Thunderbird Ski Club is Diedra Vollmere. Dorothy Worst is the president of Greater Grand Rapids. If you check the websites for these clubs you will find a very active summer schedule.

Bob Spindell -- Downhillers Ski Club, Gelandesprung Ski Club, Schussboomers Ski & Snowboard Club of Milwaukee, Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Skihasen Ski Club, Sly Fox Ski Club, Vagabond Ski and Social Club of Milwaukee:
Vagabond Ski Club’s new president is Bill Gehweiler.
Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee elected the following: President- Ann Kammerer, Vice President – Jim Reilly, Secretary – Donna Buchanan, Treasurer – Ann Smaxwild.
Vagabond trip to Vietnam, Cambodia with extension to Singapore is October 27th. Leaves O’Hare October 27th and returns on November 12th to O’Hare.

Nancy Van Broekhoven -- American Blind Skiing Federation, Chicagoland Handicapped Skiers, Hustlers Ski Club, Ibex Ski and Snowboard Club, Midwest Ski Academy, Oak Park Ski Club, Schussers Ski Club: Attended an Oak Park meeting. Hustlers end of year party is Saturday, 5/21 at Poplar Creek Country Club. It includes Golf at noon and cocktails dinner and dancing at 6:30.
Several clubs have elected new officers. They are:
HUSTLERS- Pres. Carl Armand; VP, Dominic Kichenside; Corresponding Secretary, Lois De Traglia, Recording Secretary, Irene Zaura; Treasurer, Jack Stephensen
IBEX: Pres, Craig Moon; Trip Chairwoman, Patrice Conaway; Membership Chairman, David Toy; Activities Chairwoman, Janine Westlund; Secretary, Ed Bendickson; Treasurer, Lou DiFrancisco.
OAK PARK: President, Rose Bragdon; VP, Roz Eckardt; Ski Master, Cindy Engles; Treasurer, Kathy Mitchel; Exec Secretary, Carol Ann Eyre; Corresponding Sec, Bobble Roberts; Trip Director, Georgia Lange; Membership, Mary Smith; Snowtimes, Janette Stefani; Social Director, Winnie Sitt
I will be assisting the new officers in updating their websites and CMSC database.

VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS – BOB MEYER: Called on committees.

Historian – Rich Gallas: All CMSC ski trip photos are on the Website. Will take pictures at Seminar so those who don’t attend can see what went on.

Midwest Skier - Nettie Napravnik: In print. Some magazines are in the back that you can pick up for your clubs. Please sign for them. The cover photo is by Keith Fanta.

Midwest Skier/Web Advertising - Noreen Vonckx: Will start taking ads for the November issue. Not sure if rates will go up after the Seminar issue.

Publicity – (Position Available): Nothing new.

Trip Referral – (Position Available): Nothing new, one phone call since January. Most people are going to the CMSC Website for information.

Webmaster – Robb Scholl: Absent. E-mailed his report.
Skicmsc.org pages were viewed 17, 882 times between April 10 - May 10 and 192,209 for the 8 months since we started keeping statistics in September 2004. Of 192K views, individual club trip pages accounted for 38,271of them. You can see how beneficial it can be to have your trips listed on the website.
Lincoln Park Ski Club has been using the Club Membership System and is very happy with the results. If you want to run your club membership on the CMSC website contact the Webmaster. All information stored in the club membership is strictly confidential.
We are looking for content from the clubs to include on the website. Make your announcements known to the world. On the front page click on Club Announcements link and insert your info. We’d like to know about your trips and events, how you liked or disliked a particular resort or rental property
Website has photos posted for the Zermatt Trip, Carnival and Chicago Week at Banff. Look for links to pictures on the front page of the website.
Data integrity - Clubs are changing your officers and planning your trip schedules soon. Please keep your club information current with CMSC. This information is what we use to correspond with the clubs as well as publish your club’s officer, club contact and trip information in the Midwest Skier and on the CMSC Website.
You need a password and ID to gain update access to the website. If you do not have your Passwords and/or club IDs, please contact the Webmaster or see your CMSC RVP.
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VICE PRESIDENT, RECREATIONAL SKIING – RANDY BAUSTERT: Absent. Keith called on his committees.

Alpine Racing- John Daviduke: Absent. Mike Baurle reported that the race schedule is made up except for the 3rd away race weekend.

Blind & Handicapped Liaison - Bob Meyer: A flyer for the Golf and BBQ fundraiser is on the back table. The outing will be at Villa Olivia Country Club on Saturday, August 27, 2005. The price of $90 per person includes 18 holes golf, cart, prizes, BBQ dinner and use of facilities. It costs $25 per person for the BBQ dinner and use of facilities. Register by August 17th with Steve Crow at (630) 692-1377; 2228 Grand Pointe Trail, Aurora, IL 60504.
Go to www.empties4cash.com to see if your printer cartridge is listed as one that can be donated for a cash refund in Nomads collection effort to donate to Blind Skiers.

Instructors’ Clinic – Cindy and Jack Giba: Postponed to Saturday January 22, 2005 at Villa Olivia --

Ski Jump Liaison - Keith Fanta: No report

VICE PRESIDENT, SPECIAL EVENTS – DEBBIE FANTA: Friday’s party is by invitation only. If you received an invitation let Jodi know if you will attend. Called on committees.

Adventures in Travel Expo – Randy Baustert, January 7 – 9, 2005:

Awards – Ruth Sulda (Chair): Absent. The top 3 clubs and most improved club awards will be presented during the Beer Bash at Trip Seminar.

Delegates Party (July 12, 2005) -- Alice Smith (Chair): The party will take place after the July 12th meeting. Pizza will be provided. Give Alice your requests for types of pizza.

Golf – Scott Schmid, September 16-18, 2005 at Alpine Valley Resort: The Seminar issue of the Midwest Skier has the golf flyer on the back. Applications are on the back table and will be in the Seminar packet. We’re looking for 60 to 80 people. Dinner is available until 10 PM Friday night. The only change is that Alpine has offered shotgun starts for Saturday, but they must include carts. You must send an extra $15 for cart when you sign up.
Rich Galas and Patti McGann donated a gold putter that Patti won to be raffled as a prize at the outing.

Cubs Game – Debbie Fanta, September 14, 2005: Debbie has tickets tonight separated for distribution. Those that ordered tickets see her after the meeting for envelope pick up.

Board Appreciation Barbecue, July 16, 2005 at Keith Fanta’s residence: The remainder of the end of year awards will be presented at this time.

WTTW – George Oberg, Chair (TBA): Absent. No report.

Ski Show - Randy Baustert (Chair): November 3 - 6, 2005 – Absent. No report.

Ski Show Auction -Mike Thomas (chair): November 3 - 6, 2005 – Absent. No report.

Holiday (Dec. 12, 2005) Party – Alice Smith (Chair), Kurt Fiene (Asst.): Nothing to report.

Kids Day –Caroline Knoff: December 19, 2004 (Backup January 9, 2005) at Villa Olivia, February 26, 2005 at Grand Geneva Resort --

Leadership Summit – Alan Adezio:

Picnic - There will be no picnic in 2005.

Trip Seminar - Jody J. Jurgeto & CJ Motisi (Show Coordinators): May 14, 2005 - Sheraton Gateway Suites --
Flyers for bag stuffing - if you do not have them tonight, they must be at the hotel no later than 5:00pm on Thursday, marked to
CJ’s attention, Room 1100. All leftover flyers can be picked up in the Seminar Office, Room 606A on Saturday morning. Trip Seminar is this Saturday, May 14th at the Sheraton Gateway Suites located at 6501 N. Mannheim Road in Rosemont, IL. Show will open at 9:00 a.m. We have a really great show this year with quite a few new exhibitors. All club attendees are encouraged to visit all rooms/exhibitors.
As a reminder, if you receive bids from several exhibitors, when you have made your final decision, as a courtesy, please let the exhibitors who did not get your bid know.
Parking around the immediate perimeter of the hotel is pay parking. Complimentary parking is located in the multi-level parking garage just southeast of the hotel.

Exhibitor Registration: We currently have 84 exhibitors occupying 70 rooms on three full floors.
Seminar Office will be 606A. Trips and Racing room will be 406A. Club Conference room will be 506A.
Debbie Tillou - Club Registration: We currently have 328 club members representing 52 clubs registered. Club registration opens at 8:00am.
Lisa DenBesten - Beer Party Coordinator: Make sure you have a photo ID for the Beer Party, which starts at 4:15pm
Beer Party Sponsors: Alphorn Tours and Incentives, Big Sky Resort, Crystal Mountain Resort, High Alpine Adventours, Intrawest (includes Panorama Mountain Village, Copper, Winter Park, Whistler-Blackcomb, Tremblant and The Village at Squaw Valley), PRW Sports Luggage, Ski Salt Lake, Sun Valley Resort, Vail Resorts and Winter Ski and Sport

Thanks and hope to see everyone on Saturday!!!

VICE PRESIDENT, TRIPS – JOHN KUHN: Called on committees:

Europe – Bill Gleason (Chair), Mike Pogar (Asst.): January 14 – 23, 2005; Zermatt, Switzerland – We had a very successful picture party on Sunday, May 1st at Prairie Rock Brewing Company in Schaumburg. We had 26 people out of the 42 people on the trip attended. A lot of great pictures in photo albums and on computer laptops were shown. We also gave a preview of next year’s trip to Val Gardena. A number of people signed up (with a deposit). It looks like this is going to be a very popular trip.

Winter Carnival – Nettie Napravnik (Trip Chair): March 12-14, 2006 - Schuss/ Shanty Creek – Don’t forget to sign up for lodging lottery at Seminar. No money down is required, but you can vote for a theme.

Chicago Week 2005 – Lynn Newton (Chair), Debbie Clegg (Asst.): March 19 –26, 2005 – Banff, Alberta, Canada –
This Chicago Week was like others in the past except that each event was at a different place. We started out the week at Lake Louise Ski Resort with a Welcome Breakfast there and then after a day of skiing we had an après ski Welcome Party in a different room at Lake Louise Ski Resort. The Welcome Party included a fun band who played for us. I heard that the food at both events that day were really good. Monday was another ski day at Lake Louise and we had the first race there. Tuesday we went to Sunshine Mountain and had an après ski at the ski resort. That après ski was helped by Viking Ski Shop as a sponsor. Wednesday was a free day and the night included most ski club parties. During the day many went to Kicking Horse to ski, some went ice walking in Johnson's Canyon, a few went dog sledding and a few skied at one of the 3 local ski areas. Thursday we went to Norquay, the closest ski area to Banff. We had our 2nd race there and a good lunch after the race. I think most everyone was there and enjoyed it. Thursday night we had the pubcrawl including 5 of the bars in Banff. There were questions to be answered in each bar and the winning team included Keith and Debbie Fanta, Mike Pogar and Randy Baustert. Friday was back to Sunshine but it tended to be a short day for most because it was the only day with big crowds. That Friday was Good Friday and we found out it's basically a national holiday in Canada so the crowds came to enjoy the best snow at Sunshine. Friday night was the final night dinner at the Banff Springs Hotel. We had a beautiful room, gave out lots of raffle prizes (another big thank you to Viking Ski Shop), gave out the race awards and danced to music from a D.J. after enjoying a Mexican Dinner.
I want to thank all of the people who helped out during the week. First a big thank you to Debbie Clegg who was the assistant trip leader for this trip and Lester Hampton for running the races. Helping to punch credential cards at each event included Keith and Debbie Fanta, Randy Baustert, Gary Kaufman, Mike Pogar and Lynn Manley. A big thank you to all of them for their help and anyone else I missed mentioning.

Chicago Week 2006 – March 25 – April 1, 2006 – Aspen, Colorado: The tour operator is getting all of the air he can possibly get. We will ask for an additional $45 for those who paid $5 last year. $40 of that is for air, $10 for lodging. Lynn Newton will be proposed for trip leader and Mary Kreinbring will be proposed for her assistant.

Trip Selection Chicago Week 2007 – Teri Kinney: The trip will be to Sun Valley March 24 – 31, 2007. We are trying to get details worked out. Some lodging prices are coming down. A $5 deposit will be requested at Seminar. You will get $10 off the price of the trip for the early deposit.

Trip Selection Europe 2006 – Mike Pogar: The trip is to Selva di ValGardena, January 13 – 21, 2006. The cost is $1469.00. Contact Mike Pogar (proposed trip leader) at 847-381-4452 or mpogar@sbcglobal.net or Bill Gleason (proposed assistant) at 630-969-6185. High Alpine Adventures is the tour operator.

VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP- MARY KREINBRING:

Associate Membership- Joe Popp: There are 100 Associate Members for the 2004/05 Season. Renewal notices have been sent to the Associate Members. Currently there are 11 Associate Members who have renewed their membership for the 2005/2006 ski season. Thanks to those who helped recruit associates.

Club Membership: Invoices for 2005/06 have mostly gone out. Need to confirm some addresses. Will be working registration at Seminar. Clubs can pay there. Fireside was the first club to pay dues.

Credentials-Caroline Knoff: Total Delegates 35; Total Board Members 33; Total Presidents 1; Total Clubs represented 24. There is a quorum. Guests 1- Jim Barth, a 3-time past CMSC President.

Steering - Julie Bohm (Chair), George Todt and TBD Term ends 2005: Ray Piwowarczyk, Patty Pulte and TBD Term Ends 2006: No report.

Finance & Audit – Chuck Bunch, Brian O’Mullen and Joan Vaughn: No report.

Parliamentarian - Judy Gratz: No report.

Sergeant at Arms – (TBD):

Pins & Shirts - Ruth Sulda: No report.

Sponsorship – Diane Gordon: Absent. Keith reported that work is starting on an individual survey.

National Ski Council Federation – Keith Fanta: No report.

Past President - Bea Mejia: Absent. Jim Barth reported hat he was last here for a family problem. This time he is here for the 100th anniversary of the United States Ski Association. He reviewed some history. The Ski Museum is in need of a new roof, and Jim suggested that the CMSC might send them a donation.

Nominations – Bea Mejia (Chair): Nominations were closed at the last meeting.

Missed Reports:

Old Business: None.

New Business: Bob Meyer conducted the elections for the 2005/2006 officers. The nominees were directed to give 30 second speeches that include there club affiliation.
Corresponding Secretary – Susan Petrosius, Friars
Recording Secretary – Larry Douglas, Inland
Assistant Treasurer – Mike Thomas, Skunk Hollow (absent)
Treasurer – Bud Gordon, Hustlers
Executive Vice President – Mike Pogar, Skunk Hollow
President - Keith Fanta, Piccadilly
Afterwards, as specified in the constitution, the Recording Secretary recorded one vote for each candidate and they were all elected.

Announcements: Bill Gleason displayed a picture and poster of the Val Gardena ski area, and described the variety of skiing options for the 2006 Europe trip to the area.
Mike Pogar brought 2 1/2 cases of Midwest Skiers for attendees to pick up copies.
Rich Gallas – Indy 500 Race flyers are available. The race is Sunday, May 29th. The trip costs $125 for CMSC club members and includes bus, race ticket and food after the race. Contact Rich if interested at (219) 663-2540; 12328 Wallace, Crown Point, IN 46307 or rfg12328@ameritech.net.

Motion to adjourn at 9:19 PM by Ray Piwowarczyk. Seconded by Judy Gratz.

Submitted by:

Larry Douglas
Recording Secretary

Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council
General Meeting
April 12, 2005
NEXT GENERAL MEETING MAY 10, 2005

President-Keith Fanta - (keithfanta@cs.com): The meeting was called to order at 8:03 PM. Motion was made by Debbie Fanta and seconded by Ed Sieg to dispense with the reading of the minutes and accept them as written. Motion passed with one addition: the nominee for Treasurer, Bud Gordon, was omitted.
We’ve got some sad information to pass along since our last meeting. Mary Kreinbring’s stepmother passed away a few days before Chicago Week, and Joan Vaughn’s father passed away a few weeks ago in Florida.

Recording Secretary- Larry Douglas - (lrdouglas@sbcglobal.net): Please submit all reports in writing or via e-mail.
Corresponding Secretary- Lane Phillips - (lanepski@wowway.com): Minutes were a little late. General and board meeting minutes were e-mailed. The general meeting minutes will be put in regular mail soon.

Treasurer-Bud Gordon- (bud@sghpcpa.com): Checking - $23,941.99; Savings - $87,092.38. Reminder – all activity leaders must turn in profit and loss statements to the treasurer after their event or trip.

Assistant Treasurer- Michael Thomas – (mike-mike1@msn.com): The deposit was $4242.