Balboa Ski & Sports Club P.O. Box 8288 Newport Beach, CA 92658

November Issue- 2010 Average Annual Membership — 300

Pray for Snow Potluck and Racing FundraiserSaturday November 13th at 6 PM

Where: Dave Mashaw and Mae Lon Ding’s home7551 Moonridge Lane, Anaheim Hills

What to bring: Call hostess for your food assignmentCost: $10 for BSSC members - $15 for non-mebers

Beer, wine, soda and water will be provided. BYOB if you like.

RSVP: Betty Bains, Social Director, 949-636-1469

Balboa Ski & Sports Club P.O. Box 8288 • Newport Beach, CA 92658 www.balboaskiandsports.com

Connie’s Corner

PresidentConnie Peacock

949-636-2062

VP OperationsJess Gorman714-491-2234

VP FinanceBob Santee

714-538-0743

VP SkiingMaxine Hanlon714-641-8153

TreasurerMonica McCarthy

949-425-1057

VP CommunicationsBob Kyser

949-200-9466

SecretarySusan Corum949-675-7966

Director of TripsChristy Walchli949-548-4847

Director of SocialBetty Bains

949-636-1469

Director MembershipAl Lawrence949-232-8012

Director of TennisTerry King

714-292-8840

Director of SnojobDonna Harvey949-933-1418

Director at Large Cathy Houldin

Director at LargeLinda Mosier

BSSC Boardof Directors

It is time to seriously start thinking about getting in shape for the upcoming ski sea-son! And, equally important, it is also time to start planning your schedule to include one or more of our many Mammoth trips! We have an early season drive-up trip in December, followed by monthly weekend bus trips and several week-long trips planned!

And did you know...for the 2010-2011 season... - The scheduled opening day is November 11th. - The price of a one day adult lift ticket will be $92. - The price of a one day Senior lift ticket will be $46.

But I have some good news on the lift ticket front...Mammoth is offering our club the opportunity to buy a block of lift tickets at a seriously discounted price. So, if you do not have a season pass and are interested in buying some tickets at a group price, please let our Mammoth Trip Director, Christy Walchli, know ASAP! We will need to make a decision soon and will have the actual pricing for your consideration. The savings will be significant!

Please sign up early and volunteer to help on one or more of our trips. What a fulfill-ing way to give back to the club that offers you so much!

Thinking snow (and working on getting in shape),Connie Peacock, BSSC President

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Now on the nextpage...... our BSSCBoard Bio...

Save the Date for a WineTasting Event with Pennie JonesWine Tasting is back in season - as if it ever left :) Thursday, November 18th is the evening. Advance reservation are a must and that does not mean on Thursday. - place to be determined. See web site or be at the next meet-ing for more information. Call Pennie at 949-559-0601

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Jess GormanOur BSSC Bio for NovemberFree Association from Jess...Born in Lynwood CA, raised in Orange County.Only son of four children whose family can be seen daily on reruns of “That 70’s Show.”As a teenager, other than school, my main objective was to see how fast I could get my car to go, it was the age of the muscle car.

During college at CSUF gas prices became too high to drive a gas guzzler, so girls and volleyball became the diversion from studies. After graduation I could not find a job in my degreed field so I took a job in construction to have some money until I found the job that I wanted. I retired after 34 years of build-ing houses and supplying the American dream to new families. Meanwhile one of those geology coeds became Mrs. Gorman and we had three children; a daughter and two sons. With three children; school, baseball, soccer, divorce, scouts, work, and family vacations occupied most of the next twenty-something years.

I view my family and friends as my most valued possession. An ideal evening is getting together with family or friends, and sitting down to a nice long dinner at mine or one of their homes and enjoying each others company. Many of the friends I have known for more years than I want to think about., and others I have met through skiing which I took up after my divorce about nineteen years ago. Skiing has served as physical exercise, social networking, and an excuse to travel.

Aspen/Snowmass is my favorite resort here in the states, but travel to Europe offers so much more to do than just skiing. I have been fortunate to have skied in Italy, Switzerland, France and Austria, which means I have been able to see Rome, Venice, Tuscany, Paris, Innsbrook, and the Matterhorn among others. I first joined Balboa Ski and Sports Club in the early to mid 90’s. The reason for BSSC because I went on a trip with a friend who was a member and it was led by Bob Larkin and I had never seen anyone put in so much effort to make sure everyone had a good time.

In addition to skiing I enjoy biking, golfing, a little SCUBA, and a little gardening. I have ridden in the Rosarita – Ensenada 50 mile bike ride ten times but that’s a little scary right now. In the construction industries you get to play a certain amount of golf for charity tournaments so I got to play some nice courses dur-ing that time. One thing that I am proud to say I accomplished was to backpack to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, what an absolutely beautiful creation that is.

I am recently retired and not quite sure of what I am doing. I do get to read the paper in the morning, which is something new. I spend some time doing a little charity work so I can feel good about myself. Cooking has always been something I enjoyed doing and now I have the time to play around in the kitchen. I have taken a class in photography, which is something I use to do in college, and am trying to get away from the point and shoot and trying to be a little more creative with my photos. I am enjoying having the time to relax and look forward to what life will bring next.

Upcoming Bridge NightsNovember 10 — Bridge lesson and playing, We start at 6:30 pm. at the home of Richard and Lucygne Anthony, 245 Craig, Orange. Call 714-639-4242 or email lucygne@aol.com or richardanthony8@aol.com for reservations. Beginners are welcome. People often bring snacks/drinks to share. December 8 — Pot luck, bridge lesson and play-ing at Kysers’ home, 5215 Lido Sands Dr., Newport Beach. Call 949-200-9466 or email nilakyser@aol.com for reservations. We will start at 6:30 sharp. Bring a potluck dish to share and celebrate the holiday season. Beginners are welcome. We need some homes volunteered for next year.All dates are open. Nila Kyser

November MeetingsTuesday, November 2nd6:30 PM Social, 7:00 MeetingWe will have Sara Richter from USARC to talk about the disabled skiers program.

Tuesday, November 16th6:30 PM Social, 7:00 MeetingWe will have Laura Kennedy from Mammoth Mountain as our speakerfor this meeting.

BSSC November meetings will be held at the Tee Room, Newport Beach Golf Course 3100 Irvine Blvd.

Other NovemberEvents for BSSC

Village Inn Happy HourFriday, November 5thBSSC Happy Hour, Village Inn, Balboa Island, 5:00 PM$2 off all drinks and 1/2 price appetizers. Contact Maxine Hanlon at maxch@prodigy.net

Movie and a Meal EventSunday, November 7th Movie and a Meal, 2 or 3 pm - If you are interested call or email Maxine at maxch@prodigy.net

Wine TastingThursday, November 18th. See page 2 of this issuefor more information

Izzy Goberman available for all your construction and handyman needs including carpentry/ concete work. In Mammoth Lakes area or Southern California. skiizzy@hotmail.com cell 949-436-1812 or 760-934-6575

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For your Notary NeedsPeacock Notary will come to you. Connie Peacock, No-tary Public 949-636-2062 peacocknotary@yahoo.com or see www.peacocknotary.com.

Handyman and Construction Service

January 22 – 29, 2011 A FWSA/Orange Council Ski Week

Three price points to choose from —$1880 at the famous Sun Valley Lodge $1778 at Sun Valley Lodge Apartments$1524 at the Sun Valley Lodge Condos(subject to change as land and & air transportation costs have been estimated as vendors will not guarantee until a later date)

Trip Includes:• 5 of 7 days lift tickets and racing• Welcome Party• Apres Ski Party

Never just sign up on line or send a check without checking with Christy. Your second deposit is now due. The Board of Directors seriously recommends the purchase of travel insurance. Club membership is required and waivers must be completed by ALL participants for acceptance on the trip..BSSC CST # 20834585-40 Orange Council CST# 2083043

Sun Valley

This is “at a glance” information. Log on to our website for expanded info — www.balboaskiandsports.com

Barbara B. Jacobson 11-1John Symes 11-2Mark Hanlon 11-5Gunnel Cole 11-7Rick Koeing 11-9Joanne Seebach 11-10Mike Holland 11-14Jim Hughes 11-14William Vestal 11-19Randy Albrecht 11-21Terry Tuchman 11-21Suji Chahal 11-22Sherlee Ruddick 11-22Angella Conrard 11-23Ramon Navarro 11-23Dolly Steward 11-24Sandy Comer 11-26Alan Lawrence 11-26Jesse Gorman 11-29Terrie Seaton 11-29

• Mountain Picnic• Pub Crawl & Dinner Dance• Pre-Party and Post Party

Trip leader:

Christy Walchli - (949) 275 2617 or e-mail her chriski22@yahoo.com

December Drive up TripStart off your ski season with Trip Leader, Bill Clark, who will be the Trip Leader for our December 9-12, Thursday through Sunday trip. If you don’t know Bill yet be sure to find him at our next meeting. We’ll be staying at the Snow-flower Condos with our traditional BSSC Cocktail Party on Friday night. Sign ups are going fast and will be taken based on “first paid, first on the trip.” Additional condos will be obtained upon sign-up of 6 people per condo. People will be wait-listed until a full condo is reached. Snow is going to be great! Bill’s contact info is 310-251-0606 or wt_clark123@yahoo.com. Be sure communicate with him to guarantee your paid reservation. Low Price of only $180 Mammoth Bus Trips beginning in JanuaryJanuary 6-9, 2011 only $330Trip leaders Christy Walchli (949) 275-2617 chriski22@yahoo.comand Maxine Hanlon (714) 641-8513 maxch@prodigy.net February 24-27, 2011 • $330 • trip leader Mary Ann Russo snobuum@cox.net;March 17-20, 2011 • $330 • Leader Karen Steuber karen.steuber@vacation-club.com Mid week Drive-up TripsStaying at Snowflower Condos and driving up

Feb 13-18, Sunday -Friday only $225Nila Kyser • nilakyser@aol.comNila Kyser is inspired to bring the "hearts" back into the February trip. March 6-11, 2011 only $225 Sunday - Friday Cathie Houldin is stepping up as leader with some new ideas of fun. Contact Cathie at gchouldin@cox.net

Log on to our club website www.Balboaskiandsports.com for more informationabout all our trip details.

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The BSSC Tennisgroup has a trulyenjoyable Summerof activities under our new Director ofTennis, Terry King.

All our events werenicely attended andthe social pot lucksafter each mixer gavefriends a chance to catch up while havinga drink courtside.

We’ll be looking for-ward to an evenbetter season nextyear for BSSC Tennis!

By Maxine Hanlon, VP Skiing

November...Tuesday, the 2nd - General Meeting at the Tee RoomFriday the 5th - Happy Hour, Village Inn, 5 pmSunday, the 7th - Movie & Meal - 2 or 3 pmWednesday, the 10th - Bridge Lesson, 6:30 PMSaturday, the 13th - Pray for Snow Potluck at 6 pmTuesday, the 16th - General meeting at the Tee RoomThursday, the 18th - Wine Tasting

December...Sunday, the 5th - Movie and Meal - 2 or 3 pmTuesday, the 7th - Holiday Party Meeting at Tee RoomWednesday, the 8th - Warren Miller Movie - 7:30 pmSaturday, the 18th - Boat Parade Party - 5 pmCheck Snojobs for more details as we get closer tothese dates.

Social Events at a Glance Tennis Season winds down after terrific Summer

Let’s Go Skiingby Maxine Hanlon, VP Skiing

The weather’s wet and we know there will be snow, you just have to decide just when to go!Check out the prices and the dates of the Mammoth trips. If you are interested in the Mammoth tickets (see Connie’s article) for our trips or other Mammoth opportunities, NOW is the time to let us know. The Board will discuss the options at the next BOD meeting and make a decision on buying discounted tick-ets to pass on to our members.

Utah Trip —We had to say so long to Utah trip. We are sad that the Board had to cancel the trip, but the club needed 25 people to provide it at that price. Our Board of Directors made this decisiion at their October meeting.

New REI Location in Tustin Ranch Market next to Best Buy. Stop by and say hi to Steve the new store manager. More on REI soon!

Oktoberfest — If you missed Oktoberfest at Old World, you missed a fun party. Steve and Peggy Olson brought a new pup that lasted for 4 races - congrats - good to see you all. Alan has done a great job of organizing this event and getting free tickets for us for the last three years. Now is the time to go by his place and see how your snow legs or that new knee is doing before you get on the slopes. Call him for a trial appointment - he is sure to be getting busy now. Virtual Snow is at 7561 Center Ave. in Huntington Beach, inside Old World Village, unit #20.

Virtual Snow OC (www.VirtualSnowOC.com) - 714 894-5865Snowboarding and Ski instruction on indoor machines

Trip leader: Christy Walchli - (949) 275 2617 or e-mail her chriski22@yahoo.com.