Loosey Goosey Members:
Diane and I just arrived in Frisco and see that the slopes are all open, snow coming down and people are optimistic that the season is going to be great. A few reminders as we begin December.
Loosey Goosey Après Ski Party this coming Thursday, December 6 at 3:00 PM hosted by Catherine and Bill Hubble. Please remember to bring something to share, including our travels over the past spring, summer and fall season.
The 50+ Ski with US program again begins this coming week is on Tuesday, December 4, at Breckenridge and Thursday, December 6, at Keystone. There will be no 50+ during Christmas holiday week. As in last season, we meet at 8:30 am in the Summit House for Keystone and at the T-Bar Lounge, next to the Ski Hill Grill at Peak 8 for Breckenridge.
As Otis posted in prior Blog, lots of volunteer opportunities.
Again, lots of volunteer 50+ Ski with Us guide opportunities are available in both programs are looking for extra ski guides. Contact Cathy for Keystone rockymtncmc@gmail.com and Steven Alberico at stevenpalberico@gmail.com for Breckenridge about the 50+ ski program.
I also expect that there are similar opportunities at Copper Mountain and will pass on POC.
I also expect that all mountains are looking for part time employees as in the past.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Ski Resorts' Volunteer Opportunities
Arapahoe Basin – all positions filled; for summer or next year: Sha Miklas sha@a-basin.net
Breck – National Ski Patrol Guest Services/50+Ski With Us Guide – Contact: Brenda (815-268-5843) or Steve (815-685-0278) Alberico or bhalberico@gmail.com New guides welcome.
Copper – Mountain Safety Patrol (Shauna Bocksch, sbocksch@coppercolorado.com); Resort Ambassadors (Nance Levin, nlevin@coppercolorado.com) - positions already filled for this
season; assorted special needs throughout the winter (recruiter@coppercolorado.com)
Keystone – National Ski Patrol Guest Services/50+Ski With Us Guide – Jack Hise, jhise@vailresorts.com or Cathy Sapp, rockymtncmc@gmail.com
Loveland – Resort Ambassador – Crystal Morrell 800-736-2754 ext. 193,
guestservices@skiloveland.com
Our 30th Year - the 2018 - 2019 Season
The Loosey Goosey Group (LGG) has been sponsoring an apres ski party for the 50+ population committed to celebrating and sharing the joys of living and playing during the snow season in Summit County, Colorado, for 30 years! From the first Thursday in December to the last one in March, it meets weekly at the Summit County Community and Senior Center in Frisco from 3:00 – 5:00.
Opening Days
As we post this the day before Thanksgiving, we're pleased and amazed to report that ALL of these areas are now open for the season. Enjoy!!
Arapahoe Basin – 970-468-0718; www.arapahoebasin.com; Senior Season Pass $120, daily ticket $40; Beyond 50 Club will start in January
Loveland Ski Area – 800-736-3SKI; www.skiloveland.com; 70 and over pass $99 until December 2
Keystone – 800-427-8308; www.keystoneresort.com
Breckenridge – 800-789-7669; www.breckenridge.com
Copper Mountain - 970-968-2318; www.coppercolorado.com
Vail – 970-754-8245; www.vail.com
Beaver Creek – 970-754-4636; www.beavercreek.com
Membership and Dues News
The apres ski parties are held every Thursday at the SCCSC on County Road 1004 in Frisco from 3 – 5 starting December 6. No matter where they ski or ride that day, members bring a pot luck hors d’oeuvre, dessert or beverage to share as they gather to share adventures with old and new friends.
The new guest policy for 2018-19 is as follows below and replaces the previous policy of allowing guests one free admission. This new policy is being implemented due to many abuses of the old one. For example, several people have either signed in as free guests multiple times and/or passed by our guest registration desk into the room, even though our members have made their best efforts to stop all non-members.
“Effective for the 2018-19 season, any non-members wishing to attend one Thursday Loosey Goosey function as guests, will pay $5.00 each. Thereafter, they will need to become members of both the SCCSC ($15) and Loosey Goosey ($20) in order to attend future events. The $5.00 will be applied to the annual membership dues.”
NOTE: the exception to this policy will be the annual Keystone/Breck recognition party in which all Guides will receive a free invitation and not be required to join the LGG or the SCCSC.
It’s also important to add that the administration of the new policy will be handled by Jeanne Belli and Bill Tracy as the registration chairpersons of the Loosey Goosey Thursday events. They will handle the money and create a corresponding spreadsheet. They will collect the $5.00/pp and IF the guest decides to join both the SCCSC and Loosey Goosey, they will return their money, and the guest can use it toward their memberships. There will be NO administrative involvement by the SCCSC.
The LGG dues pay for the cost of renting the rooms for the weekly parties, party supplies, some of the liquid refreshments, and all of the Annual Membership Party.
Run totally by volunteers, the LGG asks all members to help out in a variety of ways:
1) Be a host at one of the Après Ski parties (8 – 10 each week). Duties include arriving early to set up the tables and staying a little later to put everything away. During the party you make sure that water pitchers are full and the food tables stay neat, not to mention welcoming newcomers and enjoying the company of “old” friends!
2) Since every member must now sign-in at each party, 3-4 members are needed to greet and facilitate this each week.
3) When you ski or board and “apres” with the group, keep an eye out for who’s showing the most improvement and who’s being most helpful/friendly. At the end of the season, LGG recognizes the Most Improved Skier/Boarder and presents the Nancy Macey Spirit Award to the person(s) who have best represented the warmth, energy, and enthusiasm of founding member Nancy Macey.
Other Ways to be Involved
Many LGG members enjoy sharing their enthusiasm for winter sports with others by volunteering, and the Summit County area offers abundant opportunities. If after you’ve signed up to help at an LGG gathering, you have more time to share, the following list may help:
Summit County Community and Senior Center – check their newsletter – opportunities abound – Contact summitseniorcenter.com ; 970-668-2940
Senior Winter Games –this awesome fundraiser (see photos and story nearby) was created and is manned entirely by volunteers, so opportunities abound.
Niki Vincze, at the SCCSC has a sign-up book for the various committees.
You can also contact Cathy Sapp for the names of specific committee leaders.
Summit County Community and Senior Center – check their newsletter – opportunities abound – Contact summitseniorcenter.com ; 970-668-2940
Senior Winter Games –this awesome fundraiser (see photos and story nearby) was created and is manned entirely by volunteers, so opportunities abound.
Niki Vincze, at the SCCSC has a sign-up book for the various committees.
You can also contact Cathy Sapp for the names of specific committee leaders.
Recognition
As the season winds down, members are asked to submit their recommendations for recipients of the Most Improved Skier Award and the Nancy Macey Spirit Award. The first is self-explanatory; the second is named for an early founder who represented the welcoming, helpful attitude that has always been the admired spirit of the Loosey Goosey Group. For the 2017-18 season, Connie Midyette received the Most Improved Skier Award, and Dan and Cathy Schweitzer, who, along with helping/welcoming everyone, have also guided, hosted, and helped
organize us for years, earned the Nancy Macey Spirit Award.
Last spring the Loosey Goosey Group also recognized past award winners with their own plaques.
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| Most improved skier |
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| Nancy Macey Award |
Ski Programs
50+ Ski with Us Programs
Breckenridge - Tuesdays starting December 4, snow permitting. Meet at T-Bar restaurant at the base of Peak 8 ready to ski at 9:00.Keystone - Thursdays starting December 6. Meet at Summit House by 9:00. Family days December 20 and 27.
Senior Winter Games - with and for Seniors
The fun and games continue on Monday at Keystone with the skating events at the Dercum Ice Rink in River Run and downhill skiing events on Dercum Mountain.
On Tuesday, the Frisco Adventure Park hosts the Nordic events, including showshoeing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, and the snowball throw. In the afternoon, the SCCSC hosts the Awards Ceremony. New events are being planned, so be sure to check out the website: summitseniorcenter.com for the latest information and registration forms.
You can also register at the SCCSC. This year you can pay the $35 registration fee and $20 dinner costs with a credit card online or at the SCCSC. All proceeds from the event fund programs that support seniors in Summit County. Be there or miss out on a lot of camaraderie and good clean competition!
Dates to Remember
December 4 – First Breckenridge 50+ Ski With Us
December 6 – Keystone 50+ Ski With Us starts;
1st Loosey Goosey Après Ski
December 27 – No LGG Apres Ski
January 17 – Membership Party – limited to first 179 because of room
constraints. To register sign up at the SCCSC when you renew or start
your membership, or if you join online, call the Center 970-668-2940
and ask them to add your name to the list which is in the event folder.
A waiting list be formed if more than 175 register, so PLEASE be sure to
call if your plans change and you cannot attend, so another member
can attend.
February 10 -12 – Senior Winter Games
February 21 – 50+ Guide Recognition Party
March 7 – Nominations for Most Improved Skier/Boarder and Nancy
Macey Spirit Awards due
March 14 – St. Patrick Day Party
March 21 – Award winners announced
March 28 – Last LGG Apres Ski
April 1 – A-Basin Beach Party (swim suits optional)
Loosey Goosey Leadership Team
Loosey Goosey Leadership Team
Chairman – Don DeVries captdev@aol.com
Awards - Margaret Johnson Greene mjskis2@gmail.com
Diane Byers ddst44@gmail.com
914-645-3083 (Jan – Mar)
Bill and Catherine Hubble cchubbles@gmail.com
(Dec)
Bill Tracy tracybill840@gmail.com,Margaret Greene,
Kent and Lois Montague
Photographers – Nancy Mooney and John Midyette
IT Web Communications – Otis Halverson otishalverson@gmail.com,
Tom Braum tom.marion@braum.com
Reception Desk – Jeanne Belli, Bill Tracy
Emeritus – Linda Ginsberg
A-Basin Party in April
Thanks to the efforts of Darrell and Jean Deering, a chilly but
cheerful group gathered at A-Basin on April 2 for our Annual Beach Party (though swim suits were in short supply) . Who will organize it this year?????
YOU ????
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Call for Nominations for our awards
Loosey Goosey members,
It's time to seriously think about and nominate your candidates for the Most Improved Skier and the Nancy Macey Spirit Award.
DEADLINE to get in a vote for your nominees: Thursday March 8
IMPORTANT: A few words why you believe the person should receive either award MUST be included with your nomination!
HOW TO SUBMIT your recommendations (The committee really, really relies on everyone's input):
1 FILL OUT A NOMINATION FORM which will be available at apres ski parties and put it in the Awards Nominations envelope.
2 EMAIL, CALL or TALK to any Awards Committee member. Names to be announced
RECIPIENTS will be announced at the Loosey Goosey apres ski party on March 22.
In the event you are not familiar with these coveted awards, here's what they are about:
The Most Improved Skier Award: This memorial award is given in honor of Kay Christensen, a late member and admired ski instructor. This year, who have you seen work hard and steadily improve? Runners-up are always acknowledged, so be sure to let the committee know who you have seen work hard to improve!
The Nancy Macey Spirit Award: Nancy Macey Spirit Award (formerly called the Will and Lil Award) honors the member(s) who most stands out that year as exemplifying all that Nancy’s friendly, inclusive, helpful, tireless, unending spirit was all about and what LGG continues to strive to be about.
Again, the DEADLINE to submit your recommendations is MARCH 8.
We look forward to hearing your recommendations,
Past Awards Winners:
LOOSEY GOOSEY
YEAR WILL AND LIL AWARD WINNERS MOST IMPROVED SKIER/RIDER
2002 Nancy Macey
2003 Lynn Solomon
2004 Paul and Alison Hagan
2005 Mike Immordino
2006 Paul Finkel
2007 Ellis and Marilyn Simon
2008 Bob Guthrie
2009 Linda Ginsberg and Bob Follett
2010 Bill and Evey Statz
2011 Jay Weides and Barry Lazarus Kirsten Tollefsen & Mary Parrott (first boarder)
2012 Tim Orwick and Margaret Greene Diane Rossi
2013 Marion and Tom Braum Bonnie Hanson & Cindy Maine
2014 John Midyette Linda Boyd
2015 Lois & Kent Montague Bill Tracy
2016 Bob & Marian Giordano Terry Principe
2017 Randy & Roberta Dakan Sheryl Rider
Don
Donald C. DeVries
Chairman,
Loosey Goosey Après-ski Group
Thursday, January 18, 2018
A-Basin program for Loosey Goosey Group
Loosey Goosey Members,
Based on some beginning success last year at Arapaho Basin, Peggy Hiller, Vice President of Operations, has decided to continue to offer the Arapahoe Basin Legends Beyond 50 Program to our Loosey Goosey Membership this season.
Under her guidance the A-Basin Legends Beyond50 will kick off the season on Monday, January 22, 2018 with a free breakfast at 8:00am in the Legends Café and will include giveaways and information about membership to the Club. Immediately following the breakfast event head to the slopes with your friends or join one of their free morning mountain tours if you are new to the area or you are wanting to reacquaint yourself with Arapahoe Basin.
Every Monday this season the A-Basin Legends Beyond50 will offer discounts on breakfast and lunch with opportunities to join your friends to go explore the mountain. Membership is free and benefits include discounts on Legends Beyond50 Mondays in food & beverage as well as discounts any day of the week on ski tunes, retail items, and a limited number of lessons for relatives under the age of 14.
With a volunteer leader from Loosey Goosey, The A-Basin Legends Beyond50 wraps up with a party on the Beach on Monday, April 2, 2018 sponsored by the Loosey Goosey group.
Arapahoe Basin
Legends Beyond50 Discounts 2017-18
10% OFF – Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages on Mondays between 1/8/18 – 4/2/18
10% OFF – Retail in Arapahoe Sports
10% OFF – 4 Lessons for grandkids ages 6-14
$10 off select Crystal One Base ‘N Edge Tuning Services
I have invited Peggy to visit our Loosey Goosey Après Ski Party on Tuesday, January 23 to talk about the program, meet our members and perhaps sign up more members. This is another great opportunity for Loosey Goosey to explore one of the world class mountains in Summit County.
Sincerely Yours,
Donald C. DeVries
Chairman,
Loosey Goosey Après-ski Group
Captdev@aol.com
201-913-5035
914-202-3115 (Skype)
Donald C. DeVries
Chairman,
Loosey Goosey Après-ski Group
Captdev@aol.com
201-913-5035
914-202-3115 (Skype)
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