THE FALL LINE

VOLUME VI, ISSUE I

October 2011

A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE NORTH JERSEY WHIZ SKIERS

FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: The Exec Board has approved renting the lodge to the University of Rhode Island Ski Team from the evening of Sunday January 1^st through Friday January 6^th. As many of you are aware we have done this for the last several years. Regardless of weather we receive $2500 in income for the 5 nights.

MAD CARDS:

Hello NJWS members- Mad Cards are available for purchase through the club at $135 per book for the 2011-2012 ski season. Each book includes 3 lift passes valid for any ski day, including Holidays, during the 2011-2012 ski season. At $45 per pass, savings are considerable from the rates in effect this season; $66 for weekend days, and $70 on holidays. Payment must be received by the December 7th, 2011 meeting. Tickets must be used this upcoming season. MRG does not refund or issue credit for any unused tickets so please purchase accordingly.
Contact Jim at 973-600-7295 or pay in-person at the November 16th or December 7th NJWS business meetings.
Make checks payable to NJWS Inc. All checks received will be deposited at a date to be determined by the club treasurer. The club will make a single purchase after the 12/07/2011 meeting.

Thank you, Jim Reynolds

FALL HIKE: Next Hike is Sunday November 20^th 12:30 – 3:30. New Loop Trail at Silas Condict County Park. This trail passes through newly acquired property at Silas Condict, and is good for hikers of any ability. Although the trail contains rugged terrain and numerous ups and downs, most of them are short. There is an elevation gain of about 1,000 feet, not all at once, and the views and dramatic rock formations are worth the effort. Wildlife is reported to be plentiful. I've done this trail twice, and can't wait to see it in it's fall colors.

Directions: Follow N.J. Route 208 to I-287 South and take Exit 52B of I-287 (N.J. Route 23 North). Follow Route 23 north for 2.6 miles and take the exit for Kinnelon Road/Kiel Road. Turn left at the traffic light, following the sign for “Kinnelon,” cross Route 23, and continue for 1.1 miles to the entrance to Sila s Condict County Park, on the right. Turn right and follow William Lewis Arthur Drive (the park entrance road) for 0.7 mile, passing two parking areas. With the lake and a stone building (known as the Casino) visible on the left, park in the third parking area along the road.

Contact Pat Patti at thepattis3@optonline .net to sign up.

As always, rain cancels. Please wear appropriate footwear, parts of the trails are rocky and there may be stream crossings.

GET WELL WISHES: We send get well wishes to Larry McDonough who had suffered some heart issues and Pandora Fink, who is recovering from an ACL/Meniscus injury.

MAD RIVER: www.madriverglen.com Reminder that Mad Cards are available for purchase through December 15^th. The cost this year is $144 for the general public and $134 for Shareholders. Holiday periods for this year are December 26, 2011 through January 2, 2011; January 14 – 16, 2012; and February 18 – 26, 2012. Check the website for deals and upcoming information.

WEBSITE: www.njws.org Check it out! Newsletters can be viewed as well as other important information. If anyone has photos or ideas for additional content please contact Rick via email at rdfisch@gmail.com .

YAHOO GROUP: All Club information and necessary forms, including rates and rules are kept on the yahoo group. Please go to www.groups.yahoo.com . Search njws and join the group.

SKI COUNCIL INFO: www.newjerseyskicouncil.org. The Ski Council is now officially known as the New Jersey Ski and Snow Board Council. Please visit their website for information on great deals on trips for this coming ski season. Our ski council rep is Phil Lee, he can be reached at PHILIPALFLEE@optonline.net or at 201-664-2131. If you wish to purchase discount tickets through the council you must have your payment to Phil the meeting prior to the second Monday of the month. This year discount tickets to Sugarbush are $57.

FACILITIES: If something goes wrong or breaks while you are at the lodge, please fix it if possible, or notify Matt Kenny, Joe Faranetta, Ron Snider or Tom Fox so it can be taken care of as soon as possible. There is a list of contact numbers located by the phone in the kitchen for heat and plumbing, oil etc.

The fireplace is more for ambiance than heat. Please do not build huge fires. There have been a few times where water is leaking in through the roof and running down the hood of the fireplace. Please keep the fire at a reasonable size. The fire should not be left unattended and must be completely out before retiring for the evening.

THE LODGE: A reminder, it is required that you leave the lodge at least in the condition you found it. Other members may arrive before the cleaning service. This is a community environment, and it is your responsibility to leave your room and the lodge in a condition that is clean and neat, as members may arrive prior to the cleaning service. Clean your toilets and your sinks, please. Lodge Rules, Opening and Closing procedures are posted on the bulletin board. The number at the lodge is 802-496-8894.

LODGE RESERVATIONS: Please be considerate, do not call Jane on your way up to the lodge, this presents a multitude of issues for her and the members who may have already settled in, or it may be full, even in the summer! Remember your reservation is not confirmed until Jane has your payment. For reservations please contact Jane Miles via email @ janemiles@optonline.net or at 973-696-4320. There are reservation forms, which include the rates on our yahoo group. You must send the form with payment to Jane Miles, 53 Hillcrest Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470. Please be considerate, and do not call too late. Thanks!

MEETINGS: Meetings are the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of each month at Victor’s Maywood Inn. The Christmas Party usually replaces the first meeting in December, more information will follow.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: We are looking for a host for out annual Christmas Party. Anyone interested in offering their home as a location please let Matt Kenny know. This would fulfill your committee requirement for the current year.