October Dinner Meeting at Jutta and Joe Fitzsimons
October 8, 2005

The Piano Bar Meeting Not really, but Joe gave us some nice entertainment. This was some compensation for the poor Leaf Peeking weather.

Special Guests

The Lewis' brought Pat and Steve Crists Long time Ski Club members and Officers now living in Springfield, MA

Jutta and her sister Maryanne Robbins.

As usual the Dinner was great.

Photographs by the Metcalfs

Minutes of the Business Meeting

Potsdam Après Ski Club
Sunday October 8, 2005
Hosts: Jutta and Joe Fitzsimons

Tellie & Dave Bray, Jutta & Joe Fitzsimons, Doris & Ron Frazer, Carolyn Kaczka, Trish & Bill Lewis, Judy Lowell, Joan & Paul McGrath, Shirley & Bob Metcalf, Susan & Bob Meyer, Heather & Russ Nelson, Joanne & Dick Partch, Cathy & Bill Petersen.

Lewis’ guests were Pat & Steve Crist (they were past ski club presidents.)

Fitzsimons’ guest was Jutta’s sister, Maryanne Robbins.

The meeting was called to order by Shirley Metcalf.

Treasurer Report:
On January 16, 2005 of $41.83
On September 10, 2005 Dues were collected amounting to $97.50
On October 3, 2005 a check for $80.00 was given to Dick Partch for lamb & Charcoal etc.
As of October 3, 2005 New Balance: $59.33
It was stated that dues would be gratefully accepted at tonight’s meeting. Members were reminded that dues are $15.00 a couple or $7.50 per person. Old business:
There was a brief discussion about a subject that came up at the May meeting, regarding a telephone call that was received from a lady who announced that she was going to join the Ski Club. When the person was asked how they found out about the Ski Club they said they found us my scanning the web site. The members all agreed that this club is a social ski club, and that membership was available only on an invitation basis by one of the members.

New business:

Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2005, at 5:00 PM, at Shirley & Bob Metcalf. A turkey will be the main dish as usual for this Thanksgiving meeting. Shirley said she would like to do all the calling for this meeting because she liked calling when it is at her home.

Next, the Metcalfs asked someone to please volunteer to host the Christmas party? Everyone was reminded that we do not have a meeting at this festive event. The club dues pay for the ham or whatever main dish the hosts decide to prepare. And we have our Christmas Tree Ornament exchange which is usually the highlight of the evening, along with the singing of the 12 days of Christmas. The Metcalfs usually like to host the Christmas party but this year they would be in Houston for Christmas.

Cathy and Bill Petersen quickly volunteered to host the Christmas party on Saturday, December 10th at 5:00 pm. The callers for this meeting will be Joanne Partch and Joan McGrath.

The Metcalfs are planning to organize 2 ski trips this year:

• One trip is to Smuggler’s Notch, Vermont to include down hill and cross country skiing, shopping, and wining and dining. The Metcalfs stay at the Anchorage Inn across from the Burlington Mall, this is in case some folks don’t’ want to ski but want to just enjoy going along for the shopping, relaxing, eating and fun of it. Because we stay at the Anchorage Inn so often we get a good rate, which we can extend to Ski Club members if they accompany us as our group. We are thinking about going Presidents week in February, but have other dates in mind. Joanne Partch wanted to know if there was a pool and Jacuzzi in Burlington. The answer is YES there is a pool and Jacuzzi at the Anchorage Inn and the Mall and restaurants in walking distance.
• The second ski trip, will be to Whiteface Mountain. The Metcalf’s stay at the North Pole motel where we can get reasonable rates. There is no pool at the North Pole at Whiteface but it is located close to the mountain. Bob and Sue Meyer and son David are interested in the Whiteface trip, so are Will and Cathy Mitchell who will be new members invited by the Metcalfs to join the club. There will be more discussion at the November 12th meeting to finalize some plans since we don’t have a meeting at the Christmas party.

Bob Meyer talked about the La Petite Rouge cross country trip which is planned on February 3rd to 5th, 2006, there are two cabins available to accompany 8 couples. 2 couples are committed, there is presently room for 6 more couples that should fill quickly. Contact Bob Meyer prior to the middle of October with your commitments. The deposit is $50 Canadian for a total of $179 Canadian per adult.

The Club donated $50 to the Potsdam Holiday Fund and $50 to Hospice in December 2004. The Potsdam Holiday Fund and Hospice donations were tabled until a later date.

A big round of applause was given to Jutta and Joe for hosting the meeting! Joe played the piano magnificently for the group and a few brave soles sang along

There was a motion and a second to adjourn

Respectfully submitted by The Metcalfs.