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February

Happy New Year. Hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday season. I am getting ready for my trip to Telluride, Colorado leaving on January 30, 2010. This will be my first ski trip since having my knee replaced. I am really looking forward to getting back on the slopes and hopefully my new knee is looking forward to it too. As I will be traveling for the February General Meeting, our Vice President, Beth Muscedere, will be in charge. Make sure that you don’t treat her like a substitute teacher and throw spitballs (or snowballs depending on the weather) at her.

I will be wearing my new metallic gray ski helmet on the slopes at Telluride. After hearing Jeff Jones’ presentation at the January meeting, I rushed over to Princeton and bought a new helmet. He certainly impressed upon me the importance of wearing a helmet to protect myself from injury. I used the coupon from the Schuss for $10.00 off the purchase. I encourage everyone to consider purchasing a helmet.

Our next General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:00 PM. The Winter Olympics will be starting this February so, in honor of the games, the BSC will be holding “It’s Academic ­ Olympics”, a trivia contest based on the events of the past and current Winter Olympics. If you think you know all about winter sports, then sign up to be one of the team members so you can play for bragging rights as the most knowledgeable about the Winter Olympics. I understand that there may be prizes for participating.

And with February comes Ground Hog Day. Will Punxsutawney Phil, the only true weather forecasting groundhog, see his shadow.  According to legend, if does see his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not, there will be an early spring. Personally, I am hoping for more winter. Speaking of winter, please remember to purchase your "50 for 50" raffle from www.winterfeelsgood.com to help support programs for children to become more active in winter sports, including skiing. Winners will be drawn on President's Day, February 20.

The club is currently working on its ski trip schedule for the 2011 season. The Trips Committee will be meeting later in February to put together a preliminary schedule. The BSC has selected a non-ski trip for October, 2010 based on surveys from our membership.  This year the trip will be a tour of England.  The tour will include airfare on British Air out of BWI Airport (October 8-17, 2010). This “All England” trip will be divided between London and the British countryside with breakfast included daily. There will be several day trips included; to Bath, Stonehenge, Cotswoods, Salisbury, Stratford and Oxford. This trip with everything should cost less than $2200. Make sure to get in touch with Christopher Pukalski (410-292-6656) as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

Remember too that our April meeting will be replaced by a Bull, Shrimp and Oyster Roast on April 17 at the Parkville VFW. We are putting together a large basket of cheer to raffle at the Roast.  If you have any spirits at home that you would like to donate, please bring them to the February meeting.

Please help promote the BSC in any way you can. When you are finished reading your newsletter, leave a copy or two in your doctor’s or dentist’s waiting room.  The reason magazine rates are so cheap for doctors and dentists is because people will read them while waiting.  This is a great way to spread the word about the club. Another idea is to post the trip schedule at your local supermarket or any place that has a community.
Mike
What are all the fashionable automobiles wearing this ski season?  Why, of course, a Baltimore Ski Club Organizational License Tag - sporting that famous downhill skier logo.  Show your support for the BSC - order one today and have your auto be in fashion and not out of style.  Contact Mary Rose Cook (410) 243-8090.  A one time fee of $25.00 is charged for the organizational tag. 

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