April 1, the Prez Sez...Bob - Grouch - Klawitter. The Midwest Trip Chairperson shall be responsible for all weekend and one-day ski trips.

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1 C h i c a g o N o m a d s S k i C l u b N e w s l e t t e r April 1, 2019 Volume 57 Issue 2 the Prez Sez...Bob - Grouch - Klawitter Well the ski season is over. I hope you all got a chance to ski with us. Now don t stop being a Nomad, join us for bike rides, happy hours, and picnics. We are a four season club willing to try new things, suggest something and we ll try to arrange a date. This month is election time. Several of the board members will be stepping down, having served for 4 years. The club needs young, fresh people to step up and run it. Don t be afraid of various jobs because of lack of experience, there are always others to help and guide you. There are perks for being a board member discounts on ski trips, dues paid while in office, and for an equal amount per time served, The club gives you a lot now is the time to give something back. This year the positions of president, secretary, social director and Midwest trip director are open. The President shall be responsible for the enforcement of the charter and by-laws, appointment of committees, signing of all written contracts subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, presiding over all meetings of the Board of Directors and/or members, and selecting the meeting places and dates, with the approval of the Board of Directors. The President shall have the power of an extra vote to decide any issue that has become deadlocked in the Board of Directors meetings and may appoint the club parliamentarian. The Secretary shall be responsible for all club correspondence, the taking and keeping of minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and the General Meetings, and shall be the custodian of the charter, bylaws and amendments of the club for any inspection of duly authorized persons. Additional responsibilities will also include assigned duties by the President. The Social Chairperson shall be responsible for all social gatherings; for the organization of Ski-A-Rama, for participation at the CMSC Ski Show; for the arrangement of dance parties including, but not limited to, Halloween, Christmas, New Year's, Membership, and the Awards Banquet. The Midwest Trip Chairperson shall be responsible for all weekend and one-day ski trips. Nominations are open now and the election is at the April general meeting. Show up and vote for your friends. As it is written, So shall it be. - Grouch

2 Vice President - Brad Briar Spring has just started but I'm already thinking about next ski season. We had a few really great trips this year and I'm hoping to add more next year. We had a few injuries and some little hiccups to get past but overall the season was successful. Thank you to everyone who has responded to the survey, if you haven't yet it's not too late. I've got a few trips in the beginning stages of planning, Big Sky the 1st week of February and I'm getting quotes on a few destinations for a March trip (Squaw Valley, Alta and Jackson Hole). Planning has started for the family trip and Midwest trips we will start getting information in the next few months, so keep your eyes out for that. There is also the CMSC Chicago Week trip to Whitefish at the end of February. I'm planning on buying the Ikon Base Pass for next season and based on initial prices that I've been quoted it will pay for itself in 7 days. I've heard a lot of interest from people, so I'm going to be setting up a group option through our website in the next few days. If you want to purchase either the Ikon Base pass or the full pass please do it through the Nomads as we'll get some promotional deals if we sell enough. If you have any questions please me or you can catch me at several Nomads events. I've recently gotten in touch with a couple rafting companies for a West Virginia rafting trip in September and details will be coming out soon for that. Costa Rica planning is underway as well. Heather is working with a tour company and putting together a spectacular trip for next spring. There's lots of great trips coming up and I hope to see many of you on them. Brad Briar BBriar2@gmail.com Midwest Trip Director Mike Radice By the time you read this, most or all, Midwest ski resorts will be closed for the season. 1 out of 5 trips planned went out this year, to Ski Brule. The snow conditions and weather were awesome and the Nomads that made the trip had a blast. Let s hope we have a better season next year. We are going to try something different, with smaller shuttle vans, with a storage compartments, that can transport ppl. Nomads, if anyone would like to get a small group together for a Midwest trip let me know, I can start planning it!!! I would like offer 5 different resorts to chose from by the end of May, So please help me out and get your trip out! Thanks for the Great season, let s get ready for even a greater season ! MWTD MIKE

3 From the Editor Please send any pictures you would like to share to: If members would like anything to be added to newsletter please send it in. Vida Membership Now that the ski season is getting close to the end we still have the other interesting things going with the club. Along with the bike rides, both motor and pedal, the Friday evening get togethers among other things. Show up at the meetings, both social and regular, let yourself be known. One participation raffle ticket given to members for attending meetings and events. By the way the club now has 138 members, let s double that next year! Lee From the special events director: News about the outing at K.J.Riddles should be coming soon. I am waiting for the best comics to be booked. I'm planning a happy hour at Cheuy's in Orland Park on April 26,2019. Details about the KJ Riddles event and Cheuy's happy hour will be sent via . Thank You, Patrick Doherty Save the Date! Spring Picnic Saturday June 8th at noon Yankee Woods

4 Fred says: Social Meeting 1st Wednesday of every month Joe Daniel s S. Harlem, Palos Heights

5 Patti, Roy, Gordon and I at Mt Tremblant Save the date! Nomads annual Award Ceremony Thursday May 17th right after General meeting Desserts, DJ, & Dancing

6 Nomad Ski Club ELECTIONS Thursday 4/18/19 7:30pm Available positions: President Secretary Social Chairperson Midwest Trip Chairperson

7 Participation Raffle Nomad Ski Club Participation Raffle, has launched!! *Help boost membership by coming to Socials, Meetings, and events. Bring interested prospective members. * Club members will get a participation ticket for every Nomad sponsored event they attend. If a member brings a prospective member (one time for each guest/prospective member) to an event, the current member will get an additional ticket. * The club member fill out the participation ticket (name, date, and the Nomad event name). * Members will turn their ticket(s) in to a Board member for inclusion in a raffle drawing at the May 2019 Awards Night. Event leaders may submit a list of attendees for any qualifying event. * The participation raffle prize will have a value of $200.

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9 April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SOCIAL Joe Daniel s S. Harlem, Palos Heights at 7: Board Meeting 7: EASTER General Meeting/ Elections 7:30 FISH FRY, IL 6 CMSC Spring Fling Breckenridge Mike s BD Bonfire re-do 2:00pm 7921 W 88th str. Hickory Hills

10 May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 SOCIAL Joe Daniel s S. Harlem, Palos Heights at 7: Board Meeting 7: Awards Night General Meeting 7:

11 Board Members Bob Klawitter President Treasurer Fred Pajak Social Director Vida Bartasius Editor/Webmaster Brad Briar Vice President Pat Doherty Special Events Director Lee Marcheschi Membership Director Ann Engelmann Secretary Mike Radice Midwest Trip Director Trip Cancellations: The Nomad Ski Club through its Board of Directors reserves the right to cancel trips, payments will be refunded. If trips are canceled due to circumstances beyond the control of the Nomad Ski Club, payments less expenses caused by the cancellation will be refunded. Non-Refundable Deposits: Members reserve a seat on a trip by making a non-refundable trip deposit. Non-refundable trip deposits are 10% of the trip price for Western & European trips and $35 for Midwest trips. Member Cancellations: Members who cancel their seat on a trip will forfeit the non-refundable trip deposit plus any fees or losses incurred on their behalf. If cancellation occurs after the predetermined closing date (the date the last payment is due on the trip), the full price of the trip may be charged. A cancellation form must be submitted to the Trip Leader within 30 days after the trip departs for refund consideration. Trip Waiting List: A completely full trip means all seats are filled on the bus scheduled for a Midwest trip or the minimum number of seats are filled on a Western or European trip. A member that cancels off a trip may be replaced on that trip from a waiting list, but the trip must be completely full. Canceling members that are replaced on a trip from a waiting list forfeit the non-refundable deposit plus any additional expenses incurred due to the cancellation. The excess will be refunded. Contact your Trip Leader if you have any questions. Nomad Newsletter: If you have not received your newsletter, contact our Webmaster. Web@Chicagonomads.com Membership Dues: Payable after June 1, Current membership is required to be eligible for any ski trip. Sign up with the Membership Director at any meeting. Single: (new) $30) (renewal) $25, Married Couples: (new) $40 (renewal) $35. Social Meeting: 1st Wednesday of every month at Joe Daniel s: S. Harlem, Palos Heights, 7:30 p.m. General Meeting: 3rd Thursday of every month at Gaelic Park: 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, 7:30 p.m. Board Meeting: 2nd Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., location TBA. ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME Unsolicited articles and announcements may be submitted by contacting Scott Sanders at Web@Chicagonomads.com Deadline is 1 week before the 1st of the month. Club website: chicagonomads.com Trip Sign-ups: In person at any meeting. Trip Sign-ups: In person at any meeting