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| .............Volumn XLVI......................................................................................NoMay 2008..........................................................................Issue 9 |
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From the President’s Desk It’s official. The Schussmeister Ski Club has spoken. With 80 members voting on Click to go to top of page
 ................................ For those of you who missed the election banquet the results of the meeting and ensuing election are.
The club account balance as of May is $3009.00 and the uniform fund is $4,997.01.
The end of the 07/08 ski season is here and I do want to say thank you to everyone who helped out on the bus I have been past president for a week now and I am already suffering adjustment issues! Just kidding… It has been an amazing four years and a wonderful learning experience for me. When you serve on the Board of Directors for one year, you come to know your Board members rather well. But multiple years with Board members bring you to a new level of understanding people. In looking back over the past four years, one thing in particular stands out to me and that is the uniqueness of each of the four Board of Directors. Each year brought some new and some former Board members together as one unit to serve for the good of the club. It was fascinating to really look at each Board member as they were speaking and not only listen to what was being said, but to also observe the personality traits that came along with the dialogue. The ideas, opinions and thoughts that came forward were reflections of each person’s framework; education level, expertise, work ethic and cultural background – all of these things played a part in the discussions that resulted in decisions made. Each person brought such remarkable individuality, personal flair, and unique talent to the table. The diversity of each Board is what kept us from becoming stagnant. In order to continue to exist, we must be forward thinking and progress with changing times. It is important to strive to offer our members similar benefits that other highly successful clubs offer in order to keep our members interested in being a part of our club. It is nice to remember how things used to be, but focusing on it and trying to keep things the same is detrimental. We have been blessed to have member John Murieko show us what magic he could perform with our web site. The emails complimenting the site continue. Now that we are utilizing email communication, we are finally in line with the majority of the ski clubs across the nation. Email has allowed us the opportunity to notify our members of events and changes immediately as opposed to waiting for the next newsletter to arrive in the mail; sometimes arriving after the event or not arriving at all. There were a few times I happened to be invited to a members house, only to see a couple of newsletters, unopened, on the kitchen counter with other mail. Or better yet, one member had unopened newsletters shoved in his tool and junk drawer in the kitchen. Those newsletters were paid for out of our budget. Now, with email and our web site, people can choose whether or not to open it, but it doesn’t cost us anything if they choose not to. I want to thank those members of the Board who stepped up to the plate and began the tedious task of reading each by law, researching their ideas, and emailing their suggestions for improvement. Their efforts resulted in our proposals being presented at this last Election Banquet. I would like to extend a special expression of gratitude to the 80 members who arrived to create a voting quorum and enable us to make the necessary changes to our by laws. Our laws were good laws, but some had become outdated, or did not pertain at all any longer. It was time to make the wording of our by laws current with laws, rules and regulations. Thank you all for making this goal a priority and assisting in this great accomplishment. I am so proud of you. We are very fortunate to have this newly elected Board of Directors as our leadership team Their combined knowledge of club administration will be quite an asset to us. Thanks everyone, once again, for your support over the last four years as it was certainly my pleasure to serve you. Carla and Brenda, please take special note as this is the last time you will see this next line in print… Hugs from your Snow-buddy! Terry Click to go to top of page
Purpose 1 Proposal 4
I would like to start by thanking Dee for the tie she gave me. You were right, it is me as you can see below. Also, Pat and everyone else who did so much to make our Spring Banquet so nice. Good news, between the people who showed up and the people who stopped by just to vote, we had a quorum so we changed the by laws. As you have read which by-laws passed and what one did not pass. Everyone was dress nicely; a little different seeing people dressed so nice as apposed to in there winter ski gear. Jim presented the ski trophies from the Club Race. Terry presented a repeat broken bone award to Ron Blakemore for his western trip broken bone. Dee tried to get rid of some of the stuff people lost on various ski trips. One thing we did not get resolved was who will be the next Activities Director, so for the time being we are without one. We got down to the fun stuff and danced the night away. As you can see everyone had a great time and once again, thanks Pat, Ann and Carole for a great Spring Banquet. For photos of the Spring Banquet go to Schussmeisters Photo Album
New Tuesday Night Bike Rides Bike with the Genesee Wanderers from Lennon. Started April 29, going until end of season. Will be riding on low traffic roads starting in Lennon. Map of Lennon and meeting place For more info contact Angie 989-271-8700 or Jim 810-659-8680 Wednesday Night Bike Rides There are two groups this year. The first meets @ Fenton K-mart lot behind Applebee’s (Silver Lake Parkway) to drive to Kensington Metropark off of 96 (helmet required) leaving K-Mart no later then 4:30 pm For more information call Lindsay Schriner (810) 496-3315 The second group is starting in Swartz Creek and looking at different area routes in Genesee County. Dee 810-603-0320 is looking at starting a 6:15 P.M and biking around Genesee County. If you have suggestions or are interested contact her (810) 603-0320. Swartz Creek ride to meet at Miller Rd. Kroger in the western corner of the parking lot. From there taking the bike path to Seymour Rd. north and meander up and then back over to Morrish Rd. south to Miller back to Kroger. Would like to have 3-4 different other rides, possibly: Swartz Creek, Grand Blanc, Flint, Flushing or others. 19th Annual Zoo-de-Mack May the 16th and 17th The Zoo-de Mack) is a 51 mile bike ride starting at Boyne Highlands and ending in Mackinac City. There is a pre-party at the Highlands and a post-party on the Island, as well as lunch at Leg’s Inn all included as part of your $50 registration fee for the Zoo-de-Mack. The Schussmeisters will be staying at the (Clarion Hotel in Mackinac City) and the cost is $58 on Friday and $68 on Saturday for two queens size beds split between two people. This comes to $63 per person plus tax. Follow the above links to register and for hotel reservation. MAY 16-18 Zoo- de—Mack Weekend 50 miles $, or ride around Mackinaw Island on own or in a group if we get people. Staying at the Clarion in Mackinac City, make own room reservations, contact Brenda Gonnsen 810-603-1643 if riding the Zoo part or Dee 810-603-0320 if riding the Island part. June 1- Bike ride in Midland on the Tridge Rail Path Various lengths; from 16-20 miles round trip or more if you dare. Meet at Miller Rd. K-mart at 8:30 am to car pool up. Ride at leisure and have lunch when finished. The riders last year liked this one. Contact Dee at: 810-603-0320 June 22 - Looking to do a golf outing, if interested contact Dee 810.603-0320 July 13- Leisure canoe trip in Mio on AuSable River Leave 8:30 am from K-mart on Miller Rd for Mio or camp near-by. Meet at Rainbow Resort at 10:30 to canoe at 11:00. We are driven out and relax coming back. Good food and fun. Contact Dee 810-603-0320 July 27 – Hoppies bike ride?????? August 16 - Lake party at Fred Havercroft’s On Ponemah Dr. Bring a dish and BYOB. We’ll have pop, paper goods, and meat. Boat tours given, bring your own seat belt. RSVP so we have a number. August 23 - Crim Party Afterwards, in the afternoon at Sandy Nelson and Helen Dilworth’s in Fenton. Contact them to see what to bring. Winery Bike Ride –Sept. 6 on Mission Peninsula, Traverse City Staying at the Americinn again for $72.00 a night/ room. Meeeting at the church lot again at 9:00am to go out Peninsular Dr. Slightly new route. 4-5 wineries with mostly free tastings. SAG vehicle to stash your purchases or your bike. Contact Dee 810-603-0320 if interested, FUN!
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