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GENERAL MEETING
(21 and older please)
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
6:00 P.M.
The Vet’s Club (upstairs)
1626 Willamette St. Eugene
P.O. BOX 70528
SPRINGFIELD , OR 97475
6:00 p.m. - Sign up for trips & activities
6:45 p.m. - Orientation for guests & new members
7:00 p.m. - General Meeting (Starts promptly at 7 p.m.)
www.altairsports.org
Light hors d’oeuvres will be served at the meeting
ALTAIR SKI & SPORTS CLUB NEWSLETTER
October, 2014
DO NOT PARK in the lot behind the Vet’s Club. This lot is reserved for restaurant patrons. Please park on the street.
GUESTS: Guests are welcome to attend up to three complimentary meetings if they wish to learn about our club
before joining or they may join immediately.
BOARD MEETING
(Open to all members)
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Quail Run Clubhouse
435 Covey Lane, Eugene
(east of Autzen Stadium)
6:00 p.m.
DIRECTIONS: go east on MLK Blvd; turn right on Lindley (2nd light after Autzen Stadium); take first left (sign points to
Covey Lane) which curves to the right and takes you directly to the North Gate of Quail Run gated community. The
Clubhouse is immediately to the left inside the gate. Parking is in the lot to the right of the gate, on Covey Lane, or just
before the gate. Call Janice Wardan (541-517-6067) if you need assistance.
NOTE: If you are presenting an event /trip for approval or an item for discussion, please advise the Secretary or the
President so the item can be added to the Agenda. Please bring copies of your proposal for each Board member.
We do not have access to a copy machine at the Board Meeting. Thank you in advance.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Bowling is back!!! We will be bowling on the third (3rd) Sunday of each month!
Dance lessons will start again October 3rd.
Golf season is winding down. Any golf events will be posted on the Yahoo email.
Pray for Powder Event will be November 12th and volunteers are needed (page #_)
Want to share Thanksgiving with friends? See page #__ for details.
The Annual Holiday Dinner/Dance will be Friday, December 12, 2014 featuring music by Inoke.
Please review the Potluck Guidelines on page #4, as this is great potluck weather.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP BEFORE NOVEMBER 1ST
TO GET YOUR RENEWAL DISCOUNT
If you have not already renewed, remember that November 1st is the deadline for your
$5 renewal discount. Where else can you get a full year of entertainment, fun & friendship for less than $6 per month?
Renewal forms will again be emailed to all on the Yahoo Group, will be available at the
October 8th General Meeting, and are available on our website Altairsports.org (click
on Forms & Doc., then select Renewal Member’s Form). See page #18 for form.
Volume 27 No. 10
Renewal forms must be received prior to November 1st or postmarked prior to
November 1st to receive the $5 discount. After that date, dues will be $75.
GENERAL INFORMATION
———— BOARD MEMBERS ————
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Board at Large
Senior Board at Large
Erich Kaufman
Demetri Liontos
Diane O’Keefe
Ed Stanley
Patrice McCaffrey
Jack Brandon
Brian Taggart
541-556-4211
541-345-0207
541-942-0261
541-954-5497
541-954-2649
541-953-7700
541-636-3093
———— COMMITTEE DIRECTORS ————
Biking
Bowling
Community Service
Database & Yahoo Mgr
Equipment / Inventory
Golf
Greeters
Hiking
Members/Guests
New Members
Newsletter Editor
NWSCC Rep.
Publicity
Skiing
Snowshoe/X-Ctry Skiing
Social
TGIF
Walk / Jog
Web Director
Dyan Carney
Linda Tharp
Trina Hayden
Sandi Sanders
Melissa Finch
Janice Wardan
Erich Kaufman
Scott Barkhurst
Carroll Oakley
Debra Cole
Pat Martin
Gregg Fuller
Joanna Zamora
Betsy Elting
John Van Meter
Nancy Gripp
Janice Wardan
Ted Merydith
Becki Robinson
Rod Robinson
Scott Barkhurst
Gregg Fuller
Tom Arnold
Carol Petty
Claudia Liontos
Diane Kaufman
Walt Jacobson
Janice Wardan
541-747-4880
541-741-2634
541-844-9994
541-345-2454
541-343-4865
541-485-1405
541-556-4211
541-343-9406
541-556-2194
541-654-1186
541 683-7379
541-520-6809
541-686-7181
541 232-3541
541-954-1701
541-968-2835
541-485-1405
541-484-1558
541-514-4911
541-344-7170
541-343-9406
541-520-6809
541-729-2251
541-935-2088
541-345-0207
541-484-4365
541-343-7893
541-517-6067
———— MEMBERSHIP DUES ————
The Membership year is November 1st to October 31st. Annual
dues are $75.00 for new members. Renewal dues are $70.00, if
paid no later than November 1st; after that the new member
rate applies. Membership includes access to Altair’s Yahoo e-mail
group; to “Members’ Only” events; and Members’ discounts to Altair
events and select stores.
Payment Schedule:
Prior to November 1 (discounted renewal rate):
After November 1 through the following October 31st.
After March 1 through the following October 31st
After July 1 through the following October 31st
$70.00
$75.00
$50.00
$25.00
———— DIRECTORY ————
An updated Directory is distributed monthly via Altair Yahoo email,
which is for MEMBERS ONLY. Please see instructions on how to
join the Altairsports email group in this section. Members may purchase Directories for $1.00 at the General Meetings, if they do not
have a printer.
Contact changes: Members who have changes to their contact
information are to notify Janice Wardan, Database Manager, at 541–
485-1405 or [email protected] .
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———- EVENT PLANNING ———You can get an event planning packet from the altairsports.org website
(click on FORMS tab), by calling Janice Wardan at 541-485-1405, or
by picking one up at the General Meeting or Board Meeting.
Some reminders:
Sign-up-Policy: The first opportunity to sign up for an event is at the
first General meeting after the Board-approved event appears in the
newsletter. After the first General meeting, the trip captain can take
signups over the phone or at any other time or place, i.e. TGIFs. If you
are not able to attend a General meeting, another Altair member (not
the trip captain) can sign up for you. No one is considered signed up
unless and until payment is received. Guests cannot sign up for an
event for the first 30 days — Altair members have priority, unless the
trip captain has chosen to allow guests to sign up earlier.
Paying for Events: Checks should be payable to Altair, not the trip
captain. Altair does not accept cash. Payments can be made by check,
Visa or MasterCard. (No American Express or debit cards, no 2-party
or post-dated checks). Trip captains: Please don’t hold checks-turn
them in immediately! Questions: contact Janice Wardan .
———— NEWSLETTER INFORMATION ————
The current newsletter is available from the www.Altairsports.org web
site or you can purchase printed newsletters for $2.00 at any General
Meeting. If you have any questions please contact Janice Wardan.
Previous months’ issues are also available on the website.
The deadline for newsletter information to be submitted for the next
month is the Friday following the Board Meeting. There are two ways
to submit your articles: email in Word format to Janice Wardan at
[email protected] or bring the article to the Board Meeting. Late
submissions may be rejected in order to get the newsletter out in time.
———— ALTAIR YAHOO E-MAIL GROUP————
(Members only)
To join the “Altairsports” email group, please follow these steps—all
of which are free of charge:
 You must go to Yahoo.com and create a Yahoo ID & account.
 Once you have a yahoo address go to GROUPS and scroll for
Altair Ski & Sports Club. Then select JOIN THIS GROUP.
 Follow the steps to join the Altair Ski & Sports yahoo group.
Please remember to include your real name in the message section when requesting to join the Altair group. The group is restricted to members only & email names don’t always identify who
is requesting authorization to join the group site.
 There is an option to add another email address. If you wish the
Altair messages to be delivered to your regular email address (not
the yahoo address), add your regular email address and then designate it to be your primary address. Messages will then bounce
to your regular email IN box. .
If you have any questions, please contact Janice Wardan at
[email protected] or 541-485-1405.
BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS & UPDATES
September 17, 2014 Board Meeting
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The annual Pray for Powder event was approved by the Board and will occur after all at the regularly scheduled November meeting. Lynn Bruno, Ros Goodman-See and Tom Arnold will coordinate the activities which, at a minimum, will include food, fun, raffles, vendors, and a Food for
Lane County drive.
The Board approved the Hickory Lane Ski trip scheduled for March 5 – 8 presented by Laurie
and Keith Steinbruck. Sign-ups will begin at the October General meeting.
A traditional Thanksgiving Dinner to take place at Lynn and Tom Bruno’s home was presented by
Lynn Bruno and approved by the Board. Sign-ups begin at the October General meeting.
Ros Goodman-See received Board endorsement to query members at the next general meeting
to determine the level of interest in the Eugene concert choir’s 40 th Anniversary Holiday Extravaganza concert on December 7.
Bob Thomas initiated discussion with the Board about incentives for trip captains. Financial incentives may motivate more members to plan and lead trips and it would also acknowledge the
many hours trip captains devote to their activities. The Board as well as members would like to
the number of trips activities to increase. Incentives may help toward this goal.
Budget discussion including details about revenue and expenses generated ideas about sharing
more specific budget information with members and subsequently seeking members’ direct input
about the club’s future plans.
Are you interested in being “THE” Social Director? We need you! If you are interested, please
contact President Erich Kaufmann.
Submitted by Secretary Diane O’Keefe
WAIVERS
Please remember that all members and guests MUST sign the Altair Day Trip/Event Sign-up and Waiver for any
Altair activities/events/trips.
2014 GUIDELINES FOR SHARING CARPOOLING EXPENSES
In order to ensure that carpool drivers do not experience undue hardship, Altair recommends that passengers pay at a rate
of $.10 per mile. Example: if carpool mileage is 100 miles round trip, then each passenger would contribute $10. This is
intended to cover not only the driver’s fuel cost, but also the incremental cost of tires, maintenance, post-trip cleaning of the
vehicle, etc. The amount per mile is recommendation only. The driver ultimately decides the contribution amount, but it
should be communicated beforehand.
ALTAIR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES & NEWSLETTERS
The membership directories/rosters will be sent out to members via the Altair Yahoo email site on a monthly basis which will
include all new members added each month at the General Meetings. Limited copies of the directories will be available for
purchase for $1.00 each at the General Meetings, along with limited copies of the newsletter for purchase for $2.00 each.
Copies of the directories and newsletters for purchase are intended for members who do not have access to a computer.
Limited quantities are printed for members who cannot view or access them on-line.
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MEMBERSHIP
October Birthdays
September General Meeting Stats
Total Membership:
216
Number of guests:
6
Number of members attending:
7
8
Number of new members:
3
Richard Badger
Peg Jennette
Vic Mann
Total attending meeting:
85
Raffle Winners:
Birthday:
Guest/New Member:
General Raffle:
Greeter Volunteers:
August
Ruth Romoser
September
Rod Robinson
Loretta Towne
Suzie Nicholson
Debra Cole
Rich Jenkins
Ed Stanley
Anita McAnear
Dan Plaisted
Bill Eltz
Peter Ferrero
Ave Modrell
Nancy Vandercook
Ken Wyman
Bob L. Whipkey
Andrea Farr-Moser
Susan Blane
Barbara A. Camin
Debra Cole
Kenneth E. Smolek
Jon Tomlanovich
Jeanne Staton
Dan Gerg
Larry O. Craig
Leslie Crone
Steve Alderson
Pam Hirsh
Janice Wardan
Ros See
10/01
10/04
10/05
10/06
10/08
10/11
10/12
10/12
10/14
10/16
10/20
10/20
10/20
10/23
10/23
10/24
10/24
10/26
10/28
10/29
10/31
COMMUNITY SERVICES:
Co-Directors: Sandi Sanders
541-345-2454
Melissa Finch
541-343-4865
A big THANK YOU to everyone who brought sports apparel to the September meeting. It was donated to the Boys
and Girls Club and was very appreciated.
OCTOBER BOOK EXCHANGE AND DONATION - At the October General Meeting we will have a book exchange
and donation. Bring books, videos, or CDs you no longer want so that other Altair members can exchange these
with you. A table will be set up so that you can review the books easily. This is the first time that we have included
CDs and Videos so this is your opportunity to clean those cabinets/shelves of things you haven't listened to or
watched for years! Any materials unclaimed at the end of the meeting will be donated to The Friends of The Library.
If you have any questions contact Melissa Finch at 541-343-4865 or Sandi Sanders at 541-556-4259.
REMINDER OF POTLUCK GUIDELINES
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Each person should bring a potluck item (couples should have 2 items or a double batch).
Each person should bring their own beverage of choice. Altair cannot provide or serve adult beverages, so
you will need to provide your own
Each person should sign the Altair Sign-in & Waiver form.
Bring everything needed to serve your potluck item (dishes, serving utensils) Do not expect the hosts to provide these items. Come prepared and self-contained.
Do not expect the hosts to heat up or prepare your potluck for you.
Assist in the clean up process.
Remove and take home everything that you brought. Do not leave leftovers unless the host wants them.
Remember to sign the Altair Waiver & Liability forms at each open house of home TGIF.
A BIG THANK YOU to all the members who have hosted Altair events in their homes!!!
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MEMBERS’ CORNER
ORCAS ISLAND EXPEDITION
SEPT. 12—16, 2014
THE SEASONS ARE CHANGING AND SO ARE ALTAIR ACTIVITIES
Please check out all the new activities added to the calendar. Our favorite winter activities are starting up again—bowling,
dance lessons, Pray for Powder, Thanksgiving Dinner, holiday activities, plus more.
The Annual Holiday Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014. The Holiday Dinner Dance is one of Altair’s
favorite activities. It is a time to spread the Holiday Cheer and join your Altair friends for an elegant dinner with live music by the
ever popular Inoke and Friends. This event is for everyone whether you are single or coupled. You do not need a dance partner
— nor do you have to dance to thoroughly enjoy the evening. This is a social event for all members and their guests.
We wish to thank the Board of Directors again this year for their generosity in subsidizing a portion of Member’s costs for this
event.
The Altair Board of Directors would like to show their appreciation to all Altair members by subsidizing $12 toward each member’s costs (thereby reducing the member’s cost from $44.00 to $32.00) and to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season. (Note:
you must be a member at the time of sign-up and time of event to obtain the Altair subsidy.)
Please see details on pages #7 & #16
NEW MEMBERS - SAVE THE DATE OF SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th
Save the date of December 7th for the New Member Holiday Social and Gift Exchange. Details to follow!!!
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RECURRING SOCIAL EVENTS
TGIF
Every Friday —An opportunity to meet with friends & make
new ones! 6:00 p.m. until whenever.
Please remember to tip!
October 3
Granery
375 E 5th St, Eugene
October 10
Granery
375 E 5th St, Eugene
October 17
El Torito
1003 Valley River Way, Eugene
October 24
Ta Ra Rin
1200 Oak St, Eugene
October 31
The Hilton Lobby
66 E 6th Ave, Eugene
Nov 7
The Old Pad
3355 E Amazon, Eugene
PINOCHLE
All skill levels welcome to these potluck events. Bring a drink
of your choice & a dish to share. Plan on staying for 3 games,
which take about 40 minutes each. In consideration of those
who are allergic, we ask that you not wear scented products.
Please RSVP to the host except where noted.
Date:
Time:
Host:
Phone:
Address:
Tuesday, October 7th, 2014
6:00 p.m.
Caryl Smartt
541-683-0630
please email Caryl [email protected]
Date:
Time:
Place:
Host:
Contact:;
Thursday, October 23rd, 2014
6:00 p.m.
348111Hwy 58, Eugene, OR
Linda Tharp
541-741-2634 [email protected]
Names are taken on a first come basis. If the host has limited
the number of players, there will be waiting list. Altair members are given preference over non-Altair members.
Questions? Contact Marguerite King at 541-554-5514
[email protected].
MOVIE NIGHTS
DROP-IN POOL & TABLE TENNIS
Date:
October 22, 2014
(Special: 4th Wed free pool & table tennis)
Time:
Place:
Contact:
6:15 p.m. (or later if you like)
Highland’s Pub
390 East 40th, Eugene
(corner of E. 40th and Donald St.)
Steve Alderson
541 935-4289
Erich Kaufman
541-556-4211
Monday night movies will be announced via Altair
Yahoo email group.
Contact:
Place:
Contact:
(The FIRST SUNDAY of each month)
Beginners are welcome. Just drop in, no limit on players, nothing to bring —other than your enthusiasm and a cribbage board
& Rummikub game if you have them.
Nice & Easy & Fun!
DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL
Place:
Every Tuesday (weather permitting)
5:30 pm—7:30 pm (or so)
then we go for food & drinks after
Alton Baker Park (near shelters)
(the park is at the north end of the
Ferry Street Bridge)
Erich Kaufman
541-484-4211
Steve Alderson
541-935-4289
Contact:
We play for FUN! We don’t keep score; we use the softest ball so it won’t hurt your hands. We go for food and
drinks following the “games.”
Drop-in. Everyone is welcome!!!
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541-632-20
DROP-IN CRIBBAGE & RUMMIKUB
Date:
Time:
Date:
Time:
Mike Burns
Sunday, October 5, 2014
5:30 p.m.to get a bite to eat &
6:00- 6:30p.m. games start
The City Lounge (next to Kowloon’s)
2222 Martin Luther King Blvd., Eugene
Mike Southey
541-915-4845
Roberta Fairchild
541-746-0204
BOWLING
Date:
Time:
Place:
Cost:
Following:
Contact:
3rd Sunday of the month
Meet at 5:45 pm for 6:00 pm game start
The Firs on River Rd next to Bi-Mart
$11 for Altair members, $14 guests
Meet for dinner at Abby’s pizza
Trina Hayden 541 686-5541
(Please see Bowling under SPORTS for details.)
SOCIAL EVENTS
2014 FALL DANCE SCHEDULE
Dates:
Oct. 16—Dec. 11 (each Thursday)
(No class Thanksgiving Day)
Times:
Beginner—Beyond Beginner
6:00—7:00 pm
CROSS STEP WALTZ & SWING
Intermediate to Advanced
7:15—8:15 pm
CROSS STEP WALTZ
Place:
Trinity United Methodist Church
440 Maxwell Road
Cost:
$70 per person/8 week session
Signups:
Begin at September General Meeting
Minimum:
30 people
Cancellation: Sept. 30, 2014
Contact:
Joanna Zamora 541-686-6181
Instructors:
Laura Taylor
541-342-3058
Robert Phaigh
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Date:
Time:
Place:
Cost:
Limit:
Cancellation:
Contact:
Join your Altair friends for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
We will provide the turkey, you sign up to bring your favorite
dish to share and a beverage.
Children and guests of members are welcome.
(see flyer on page #14)
(see flyer in the September newsletter page #15)
ALTAIR HOLIDAY DINNER & DANCE
HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA CONCERT
Date:
Time:
Place:
Cost:
Limit:
Contact:
Sunday, December 7th
2:00 pm to meet; 3:00 pm concert
Hult Center
7th and Willamette, Eugene
$35.00 per person
10 to 20 people
Ros Goodman 541 954-2479
Larry See
541 510-3846
Pre-concert activities begin at 2:00 pm in the Hult
Center lobby
There will be an optional no host dinner afterward at a
local restaurant, TBA
(see flyer on page #15)
Thursday, November 27th
4:00 pm
Lynn & Tom Bruno’s
2716 Brackenfern Road
Eugene, OR 97403
$8.00 (members & guests)
Maximum: 20 people
Minimum: 6 people
November General Meeting, no refunds
Lynn Bruno 541 683-3753
Date:
Time:
Place:
Friday, December 12, 2014
6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Lewis & Clark Catering Company
2210 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97401
Live Music:
Inoke and Friends Band
Cost:
*$32.00 members *
$44.00 non-members
Dinner:
Entrée choices detailed on flyer
Sign-ups
October General Meeting
Ending November 28, 2014
Cancellation: ** November 28, 2014 (please see note)
Co-hosts:
Janice Wardan
541-517-6067
Dale Hall
541-520-8885
*The Altair Board of Directors would like to show their appreciation to all Altair members by subsidizing $12 toward each
member’s costs (thereby reducing the member’s cost from
$44.00 to $32.00) and to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season. (Note: You must be a member at the time of sign-up and
time of event to obtain the Altair subsidy.)
**(There will be no refunds or food ‘take outs’ for late cancellations, no matter what the weather may be. To be fair to people on the waiting list, any openings due to cancellations will
be offered to the next on the list)
(see flyer on page #16)
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TRIPS
HICKORY LANE-SUNRIVER
Date:
Place:
Cost:
Includes:
health
Maximum:
Cancel:
Pre-Trip:
Leaders:
March 5-8, 2015
Hickory Lane Sunriver, Oregon
$102.50-$133.50 members
$117-$153 non-members
(Please refer to flyer for different room costs.)
3 nights’ lodging, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, hot tub,
club admission
26 participants
Last day to cancel Dec 9, 2014
Feb. 11, 2015 after Altair general meeting
Laurie Steinbruck:
Keith Steinbruck:
(see flyer on page #17)
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541-913-5026
541-914-3698
BOWLING—SPORTS
BOWLING:
Director:
Date:
Time:
Place:
Cost:
Trina Hayden
541-844-9994
[email protected]
THIRD Sunday of each month
Meet at 5:45 p.m. (ready to play at 6:00 p.m.)
Firs Bowl, 1930 River Rd., Eugene (next to Bi-Mart)
$11.00 members $14.00 guests
Meet at the Firs at 5:45 pm. We start bowling at 6:00 and then head over to Abby’s Pizza for no host pizza
and beverages after the games. All skill levels are welcome from beginner to professional.
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The cost includes 3 games & shoes. Sorry, no discounts even if you have your own shoes or play
less than 3 games.
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We intend to play 3 games each. If you intend to play less than 3 games, please team up with
others doing the same so you don’t leave any players without a full team. We have 6 lanes
reserved for the evening, so come join us.
BIKING—SPORTS
BIKING:
Directors:
Dyan Carney
541-747-4880
Linda Tharp
541 741-2634
IMPORTANT BASICS: Please always RSVP to ride leaders except for show and go rides. Rides maybe cancelled due to
weather, or changes made to meeting times/locations. Check the Yahoo Email Group for last-minute updates.
Bring: HELMETS ARE REQUIRED on all Altair rides, water, snacks, sunscreen, a spare tire and pump may be handy.
Length: Based on roundrip
Easy:
Flat or almost flat
RECURRING IN TOWN RIDES—(June through September)
DATE:
Monday
evenings
BIKE (mileage & level)
Eugene bike paths—easy
TIIME
5:00 pm
MEET AT
CONTACT
Foot bridge at Valley
River Center
Linda Tharp
PHONE
541-741-2634
GOLF—SPORTS
GOLFING:
Directors:
Scott Barkhurst
541-343-9406
Carroll Oakley
541-556-2194
DROP-IN GOLF will resume in the Spring. There are no further recurring tee-times scheduled until next season. If weather permits any further Fall golf events, they will be announced via Altair Yahoo group email.
WAIVERS
Please remember that all members and guests MUST sign the Altair Day Trip/Event Sign-up and Waiver for
any Altair activities/events/trips.
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HIKING/WALKING—SPORTS
HIKING: Directors:
River/Bike Trail Walks
Town Hikes
Pat Martin
Walt Jacobson
Marian West
541-683-7379
541-343-7893
541-746-6263
Gregg Fuller
541-520-6809
IMPORTANT!! RSVP THE HIKE LEADER to indicate your interest and find out more details.
Be prepared to share in the cost of carpooling; Hiking lengths are round trip. Wear appropriate walking shoes or hiking
boots, and bring water. Trekking poles or hiking sticks may be helpful for uneven terrain.
Note: Please respect those who are sensitive to fragrances by not wearing scented products on hikes.
Hikes may be cancelled due to weather, or changes made to meeting times.
The meeting locations will be identified in the newsletter, the calendar, and
CHANGES WILL BE on the ALTAIR YAHOO EMAIL site.
The addresses for the most common meeting locations (for carpooling) are as follows:
Jerry’s
Hwy 99 Eugene (under the hammer nearest Hwy 99)
Albertson’s
58th and Main Springfield- (east side of lot)
Shell Station
Shell Station 86611 Franklin Blvd off I-5 exit @ 30th St (instead of LCC Parking lot)
Shari’s
Beltline Hwy, Springfield (Gateway area)
Target
4575 W.11th and Beltline, Eugene (meet in parking lot near W.11th Ave)
Berg’s Ski
367 W. 13th, Eugene,
RECURRING IN TOWN HIKES AND WALKS:
Summer schedule starts (Walks begin at 9:00 a m): June 1
Fall/winter schedule starts (Walks begin at 10:00 a m): October 1
DATE:
HIKE (mileage & level)
TIME
MEET AT
CONTACT
PHONE
Every Weds.
& Friday
City streets 5.5 miles or 3.5 miles , UO campus, gentle uphill Hendricks Park. Meet back
at Brails' Espresso for coffee afterwards
10:00 am
Brails' Espresso
17th & Willamette
Marian West
541-746-6263
Every Saturday
River Bike Trails/ Skinners Butte
10:00 am
Café Aroma-VRC
Walt Jacobsen 541-343-7893
THIRD Weds. of
each month
After the regular Wednesday walk, meet for
lunch at the following: (PLEASE RSVP)
10:00 am
(walk)
Brails' Espresso
17th & Willamette
Marian West
Plank Town
12:30 pm
Lunch
October 15th
541-746-6263
4th and Main Street, Springfield, OR
2014 SPRING & SUMMER HIKING CALENDAR
DATE
HIKE (mileage & level)
TIME
MEET AT
CONTACT
PHONE
Oct 4– Sat
Erma Bell Lake
8:30 am
Gregg Fuller
541-520-6809
Oct 12– Sat
4.5 miles, moderate, flat
Clear Lake
8:30 am
Shell Station
86623 Franklin Blvd
Eugene, Or
Albertson’s
5755 Main, Springfield(east side of lot)
Carol Petty
541-935-2088
5.5 miles, easy
WAIVERS
Please remember that all members and guests MUST sign the Altair Day Trip/Event Sign-up and Waiver for
any Altair activities/events/trips.
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WINTER SPORTS
WINTER SPORTS:
Ski Directors:
Cross Country & Snow Shoe Director:
DATE:
AL-
TAIR
*means pending
board approval EVENT:
TRIP/EVENT:
Location & time to meet
Tom Arnold
Carol Petty
541-729-2251
541-935-2088
SPORT:
(downhill, XC ski, snowshoe)
Gregg Fuller
CONTACT
PHONE
541-520-6809
mileage, level if appl.
Every
Wednesday
NO
Hookey Bus to Mt. Bachelor
Downhill, XC ski, snowshoe
Berg’s Ski Shop
541 683 1300
Most Saturdays
NO
Berg’s Bus to Willamette Pass
Downhill, XC ski, snowshoe
Berg’s Ski Shop
541 683 1300
Every Saturday
NO
Berg’s Bus to Mt. Bachelor
Downhill XC ski, snowshoe
Berg’s Ski Shop
541 683 1300
Sept. 30,
2014
YES
Ski Committee Planning Meeting @ Market of Choice
29th & Willamette @ 6:00
All winter sports
Gregg Fuller
[email protected]
541 542 6809
[email protected]
541 729 2251
Tom Arnold
Sept. 30,
2014
NO
Last day discounted passes can
be purchased for Mt. Bachelor.
Prices increase Oct. 1, 2014
All Mt. Bachelor facilities
Mt. Bachelor
www.mtbachelor.com
800 829 2442
Oct. 11, 2014
NO
MBSEF (Bend) Ski Swap
Riverhouse Convention Center
3075 US 97 Business
Bend, Oregon
All winter sports
MBSEF or Mt.
Bachelor
800 829 2442
Oct. 16 – 19,
2014
NO
Corvallis Ski Swap
New & used winter sports
equipment
Berg’s Ski Shop
541 683 1300
Oct. 23 – 26,
2014
NO
Eugene Ski Swap
New & used winter sports
equipment
Berg’s Ski Shop
541 683 1300
Oct. 25, 2014
NO
Informal pre-movie no-host
Social event for skiers, riders,
dinner before No Turning Back snowshoers, XCers, etc.
@ Sizzle Pie Pizza on Willamette @ 6:00
Gregg Fuller
[email protected]
541 542 6809
Oct. 25, 2014
NO
Warren Miller movie:
No Turning Back McDonald’s
Theater on Willamette
Warren Miller Film’s
annual ski movie
Berg’s Ski Shop
541 683 1300
Jan. 31 – Feb.
7, 2015
NO
FWSA Ski Week @
Whistler/Blackcomb, CANADA
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Mainly for downhill skiers
Barbara Bousum
[email protected]
503 224 3584
Mar. 30 –
Apr. 4, 2015
NO
FWSA Mini Ski Week @
Whitefish, Montana
NO PASSPORT REQUIRED
Mainly for downhill skiers
Barbara Bousum
[email protected]
503 224 3584
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NorthWest Ski Club Council and
Far West Ski Association Trips and Events
November 14-16, 2014 Portland Ski & Snowboard Show at the EXPO CENTER
Admission: Adults $13- Juniors (6-12) $3-Under 6 FREE
Register and get a Coupon for $2.00 OFF & Kids FREE
Showtimes: Fri. 1pm-10 p.m. Sat. 10am-10 p.m. Sun. 10am – 6 p.m.
Portland Expo Center 2060 N. Marine Dr., Portland OR 97217 Directions (503) 736-5200
http://portlandskifever.com/portland-show/#.U-w3leNdWSo
UPDATED! November 17 NWSCC Ski Fair ~ Portland OR
Location: Holiday Inn Airport, 8439 NE Columbia Boulevard, Portland, OR.
The doors open at 6:00 pm. Take advantage of this early opportunity to visit with snowsport industry reps, see new fashions, and
visit other club members. Discounted ski passes will be available. Admission is FREE for Ski Fair and this event is open to the
public--so invite all your co-workers, friends & neighbors. The show highlights ski/snowboard resorts, retailers and clubs, as well
as safety programs and racing programs. No host beverages available.
January 31 – February 7, 2015 FWSA Ski Week will be held at Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
Whistler is a true winter wonderland. Aside from skiing and snowboarding on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, there are many
ways to enjoy winter both on and off the slopes. Explore the snow-covered Village, enjoy events, and go above and beyond on
backcountry adventures and in legendary après ski sessions. For the flyer, details on lodging, pricing and forms, go to
http://nwskiers.org/Newsletter/Fliers/2015%20FWSA%20Whistler%20Flier.6.30.14.pdf
Questions? Contact Barbara Bousum at [email protected]
March 14-21, 2015 FWSA International Week 2015 Val d'Isère with Post trip to Provence, France
Optional
Pretrip March 10-14 Paris
Post Trip March 21-28 Provence and Nice France
Details and Flyer to come soon!
Questions, contact Debbie Stewart at [email protected]
March 15 – 20, 2015 FWSA Heli-Ski Week Revelstoke, BC, Canada
Adventure of a lifetime! http://www.fwsa.org/Travel/NAski/2015-FWSA-RevelstokeHeliSki/2015-FWSA-HeliSki.html
NEW! March 22, 2015 NWSCC half price ski day at Crystal Mountain.
Mark your calendar for this fun day at Crystal Mountain. Just show your FWSA/NWSCC membership card at the ticket window to
receive half off your adult lift ticket price.
March 30 - April 4 2015 Whitefish Mini Ski Week
Package price $525-575pp. Includes 3-4 days of skiing, lodging at Grouse Mountain Lodge, both Welcome and Farewell Parties,
and optional activities such as snowmobile tours, day spa, Glacier Park tours, dogsled adventures, sleigh rides, and more.
http://www.fwsa.org/Travel/NAski/2015-FWSA-Whitefish/2015- FWSA-Whitefish.html
June 18—24, 2015 Mississippi River Cruise & New Orleans FWSA Trip
This trip will be a 3-night roundtrip paddleboat cruise aboard the American Queen from New Orleans . It will be a “Southern Culture Cruise” with stops at Oak Alley Plantation and Baton Rouge , LA. Trip includes all meals, wine/beer with dinner, soft drinks,
water, and coffee. Also included is 1 night at a local hotel before the cruise. It includes transfers to the ship, steamboat-style
entertainment, daily lectures, and a Welcome Party. June 23-24th will be at the New Orleans Hotel Bienville House. New Orleans tour options include airboat/swamp tours and ghost/paranormal tours.
http://www.fwsa.org/Travel/Cruise/2015-FWSA-Mississippi/2015-FWSA-Mississippi.html
Dive Fiji Fall 2015
More info to come.
Far West Ski Week 2016 Telluride Ski Resort
Telluride Ski Resort has been selected as the location for the Far West Ski Week trip in 2016. More information to come.
Far West Mini Ski Week 2016 Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte Mountain Resort will be the destination for the
Far West Mini Ski Week trip in the early spring of 2016. Stay tuned for more information to come.
For more community and the most current NWSCC / FWSA updates and a calendar of the events, log into the Facebook page
for “Winter Sports Enthusiasts Altair Ski and Sports Club” and join the group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/94135192565/
Becki and Rod Robinson NWSCC Co-Representatives for Eugene and Altair Ski and Sports Club
[email protected]
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Pray for Powder
Winter Sports Gala
Wednesday Nov 12, 2014
Contrary the prior information reported, Pray for Powder is returning in November. Come join in the fun of Altair’s annual “Pray for Powder” winter sports gala. More detailed information will be reported as the event
evolves. We’ll have a speaker and information about Mt Bachelor, Willamette Pass and Hoodoo ski resorts. Also
joining us will be several local merchants who sell outdoor gear, including Berg’s Ski and Snowboard Shop and
Backcountry Gear. Signup tables for Altair trips and activities will be available. Doors will open at 6:00 pm, with
the ballroom decorated in a winter snow theme.
Each year, our vendors and other businesses responsible for our calendar of activities donate items for our raffle
prizes. We expect the raffle items to include lift tickets, outdoor gear, Altair and restaurant gift certificates, theater
tickets, lodging packages, gift baskets and MORE. A portion of the proceeds from the raffle will be donated to
Food for Lane County. Be sure to bring extra money for raffle tickets and canned food donations for FOOD for
Lane County.
This event is open to the public. Invite your friends and other potential members to show them what a great club
we have. If you have any questions about this event, or you would like to help with decorations, greeting our
guests, or selling raffle tickets, please contact Lynn Bruno at 541-683-3753 or [email protected]. See you
there!
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Thanksgiving Dinner
2014
Join your Altair friends for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
We’ll provide the turkey, you sign up to bring your favorite dish to share
and a beverage.
Children and guests of members are welcome.
Limited to 20 people.
Cost:
When:
Where:
Signups:
Cancellation date:
Contact:
Page #14
$8.00 per person members, their children and guests
4 pm Thursday November 27th, 2014
Lynn and Tom Bruno’s home
2716 Brackenfern, Eugene
Oct and Nov general meetings
Nov 12th, 2014
Lynn (541) 683-3753
Holiday Extravaganza Concert at the Hult
December 7, 2014
Featuring:
* The Eugene Concert Choir
* Vocal Arts Ensemble
* The Mozart Players
* And Mason Williams (of Classical Gas Fame)
* Sunday December 7, 2014 3:00 pm
* Preconcert festivities at 2:00 pm
*Tickets $35.00
We will meet at the Hult Center lobby at 2:00 pm for pre-concert festivities
Socializing, cookies, wassail, sing along caroling. Tickets will be
handed out by 2:45pm. The concert starts at 3:00pm sharp.
There will be an optional no host dinner afterward at a local restaurant, TBA
RSVP if joining us for dinner by Dec 4, 2014.
We have reserved a block of 20 seats on the right side of the orchestra section,
rows H through L seats #305-308 in the Silva Concert Hall.
Tickets are $35.00 each, open to Members and Non Members at no extra charge.
Minimum number of people is 10 and maximum is 20.
Sign up at the October 8th meeting; however the Hult Center will allow
additional sign-ups at the Nov meeting if we don’t fill up in Oct.
Unable to give refunds but replacement is fine (please let trip leaders know)
Trip Captains are Ros Goodman and Larry See
Ros 541 954-2479
Larry 541 510-3846
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ALTAIR HOLIDAY DINNER/DANCE
It is time to spread the Holiday Cheer and join your Altair friends
for an elegant dinner catered by Lewis & Clark Catering Company
with live music by the ever popular Inoke and Friends.
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2014
Time:
6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Place:
Lewis & Clark Catering Company (the former Waterfront)
2210 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97401
Live Music:
Inoke and Friends
Cost:
*$32.00 members *
$44.00 non-members
Limits:
140 Maximum
Dinner:
Entrée choices:
Roasted Filet Mignon with Brandy Infused Mushroom Jus,
French Style Whipped Yukon Gold Potato & a Vegetable Melange
80 Minimum
Herb Marinated Wild Salmon with Pineapple Salsa & Pine Nut Strewn
Basmati Rice & a Vegetable Melange
Grilled Vegetable Lasagna with Country Bread
Included with all entrées: Caesar Salad with Handmade Dressing, Herb
Croutons & Parmesan Cheese, and Dessert
Sign-ups
Beginning at the October General Meeting
Ending November 28, 2014
Cancellation:
November 28, 2014 (There will be no refunds or food “take outs” for late
cancellations, no matter what the weather may be. To be fair to people on the Waiting
List, any openings due to cancellations will be offered to the next on the list.)
Co-hosts:
Janice Wardan
Dale Hall
541-517-6067
541-520-8885
*The Altair Board of Directors would like to show their appreciation to all Altair members by subsidizing $12
toward each member’s costs (thereby reducing the member’s cost from $44.00 to $32.00) and to wish everyone a
Happy Holiday Season.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!
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HICKORY LANE, SUNRIVER, OR 2015
Date: March 5 - 8, 2015
Come join your friends playing in the snow. Downhill, X County ,snow shoers and book readers all welcome.
Three houses on Hickory Lane will be ours starting Thursday at 4pm through Sunday at 11 am. Per person
price includes 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts( 2 expanded continental breakfasts and 1 full hot breakfast),
hot tubs and use of Mavericks (Sunriver fitness club).
Dinners will all be served at the main house and will be planned and prepared by each house so you only
have to help with 1 dinner and you get 2 additional dinners.
Expenses not covered are: lift tickets, adult beverages, lunches and snacks. Bring board games to play in
the evening.
KING BEDROOM
QUEEN BEDROOM
TWIN BEDROOM & FUTON
BUNK ROOM/SOFA
$133.50 EA PERSON (MEMBER)
$123.50 EA PERSON (MEMBER)
$112.50 EA PERSON (MEMBER)
$102.50 EA PERSON (MEMBER)
$153.00 EA PERSON (NON-MEM)
$142.00 EA PERSON (NON-MEM)
$129.00 EA PERSON (NON-MEM)
$117.00 EA PERSON (NON-MEM)
Signups start:
October General Meeting. Full payment due at sign-up
Cancellation deadline:
Dec 9, 2014
Planning Mtg:
After Altair General Meeting, Feb. 11, 2015
Trip Captains: Keith and Laurie Steinbruck, 541-913-5026 & 541-914-3698
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM
ALTAIR SKI & SPORTS CLUB
P.O. Box 70528, Springfield, Oregon 97475
Membership requirement: Applicant must be at least 21 years of age
DUES: _____$70.00 Membership Renewal, if received or postmarked no later than November 1
_____$75.00 Membership Renewal, if received or postmarked after November 1
(if membership has lapsed over 30 days, an Application for Membership must be completed)
Membership Number: _______& __________
(first 2 letters of last name & last 4 digits of soc sec #)
Secure – Not published anywhere
Date of Birth :
______/______/______
(Year not published)
Please complete your name and current contact information. The following information will be entered into the secure Altair data base and
will appear in the membership directory.
Name __________________________________________________________________
Last Name
First
Initial
Female ______ Male______
Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Email address: ______________________________________
Home phone:
______________________________________
Work phone:
______________________________________
Cell phone:
______________________________________
Please return this form along with your check (payable to ALTAIR) to ALTAIR, PO Box 70528, Springfield, OR 97475 or bring
them to the September and October General Meetings.
The undersigned hereby applies for membership in Altair Ski & Sports Club (the Club) for the November 1 through October 31 fiscal year and
agrees to be bound by all Club bylaws and regulations. I hereby release the Club and any of its agents (officers, directors, trip captains, and any
other Club representatives) from any liability for personal injury, property damage, or any other liability of any kind connected with my attendance at any Altair Ski & Sports Club event (meeting, party, trip, activity, or gathering of any kind). Furthermore, I agree to indemnify and hold
the Club and any of its agents harmless from any and all liabilities of any kind which may be incurred or asserted against the Club or any of its
agents in any way relating to my negligence or willful misconduct connected with my attendance at any Altair Ski & Sports Club event.
Signature______________________________________________________
Date _____/_____/____
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AMOUNT PAID
Dues $_____________
Check No._______
Received by ______________________________
WHITE COPY – TREASURER
Credit Card______
Date ______________
CANARY COPY – DATA BASE
_____Altair Membership Card
_____FWSA Membership Card
_____Added to Database
revised . 09/01/13