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Ski Club ProfileS

Sly Fox Ski Club Sno-Gophers Ski Club Snowdrifters Ski Club

he Sly Fox Ski Club e are America’s nowdrifters Ski
Tof Appleton, Wis. Wthird oldest SClub is located
was founded in Black Ski Club. The Sno- in the Fox River
1967. We are a year- Gophers was founded in Valley and serves
round ski and social 1965 by radio announcer Chicago’s western
club for active Holmes “Daddy-O Daylie.” suburbs. This year we are celebrating our 50th
adults. Our club mem- At that time the club was called the Ski Fun year of providing winter fun. We have about 100
bers are active adults from 21 to 70+ League. The Sno-Gophers Ski Club is one members of all ages including singles, married
years. Single, married, men and women, from all of the founding members of the (NBS) National couples and families, with skill levels from
walks of life. Abilities range from beginners to Brotherhood of Skiers and is dedicated to pro- beginner to advanced and everything in between.
expert skiers and snowboarders. Whatever your
skiing or snowboarding ability, there are members moting the sport of skiing. The Sno-Gophers are Our club is big enough to support a good variety
with similar abilities and interests to accompany honored to call Chicago home but have traveled of ski trips and off-season activities, but small
you on and off the hill. We also have a reciprocal throughout North America and Europe. enough so that everyone can easily connect with
agreement with Gelandesprung Ski Club (Green Our program is not just limited to skiing. others and contribute to the success of the club.
Bay). What this means is that all trips offered The club’s calendar of events includes year-round We sponsor several ski trips each year,
by the Green Bay club are open to all Sly Fox Ski activities such as biking, camping, picnics, roller including weekend, four-day, and weeklong trips
Club members (and vice versa) at no additional skating, tennis, stepping, outdoor concerts and to the Western US and Canada. Every few years
membership cost. Twice the trips for the same a variety of other fun-filled activities. The intent we ski in Europe and follow it with a side trip for
great price. We are always looking for new is to provide enjoyment and build camaraderie sightseeing. When ski season ends, we don’t
members that want to enjoy the social and skiing among members not just during the ski season quit! Off-season activities regularly include bike
events that our club has to offer along with the but throughout the year. rides, wine tasting, canoeing, golf, Cougars
new friendships that are formed. See our website We welcome ski enthusiasts and those who baseball, and other special events. We enjoy din-
for additional information for our social, Western, just want to have fun! ing out together and sponsor several club parties
Midwest and International trips (International each year. A number of our members do not ski
trips every other year). but enjoy these year-round social events as well.

www.slyfoxskiclub.org
Deb Bramschreiber, President www.sno-gophers.org www.snowdrifters.net
president@slyfox.org Patricia Williams, President Chuck Salisbury, President
ppreety@sbcglobal.net
630-584-7680
847-882-2889
Snowseekers Ski/Snowboard Club Thunderbird Ski Club Toledo Ski Club

he Snowseekers he Thunderbird he Toledo Ski Club
TSki/Snowboard TSki Club is a year- Tis a club for all
Club welcomes skiers round club that offers seasons. TSC was
and riders of all ages its almost 500 mem- formed in 1947 and
and abilities. We have bers many diverse has been dedicated to
a mix of families, activities and trips. enhancing the skiing
singles and couples. The club came into existence in 1949 with and snowboarding experience for its members.
Families with young children are always welcome. 12 members who got together to share the The Toledo Ski Club is one of a very few clubs in
We also enjoy social activities throughout the enjoyment of skiing at a reasonable price. the country that owns its own lodge. The Lodge
year, such as an annual summer picnic, Christmas Over the years the club membership grew and at Boyne City near Boyne Mountain is owned by
party, end-of-ski-season party, and outings to
plays, dinners, Ravinia, and other events. We meet the focus of the club changed to reflect the the members of the club. Club members may
at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month, interests of its members. make reservations to take friends and relatives to
September through April, at St. Lawrence Our board of directors has planned some great the lodge for a minimal charge. Weekend trips
Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St., in ski/snowboard trips for 2011-2012. We start the and week-long trips are organized for the 450
Libertyville, IL (use rear parking lot entrance). season in Breckenridge and Beaver Creek, then Toledo Ski Club members.
Trips planned for 2012 are: Devil’s Head, head to Utah for a Park City trip. The Thunderbirds
Wis., Jan 6-8; Lake Tahoe, Calif., Jan 28-Feb 4; have been the largest group at CMSC Chicago
and Snowmass, Colo., Feb 25-Mar 3. Our Western Week for the past two years, and in early July
trips include condominium accommodations, members began signing up for the 2012 CMSC
roundtrip airfare from O’Hare, ground transfers Chicago Week at Steamboat! We will end the
between Reno Airport (for Lake Tahoe) or Denver winter in Jackson Hole and Banff.
Airport (for Snowmass) and resorts, a welcome Why not check out our website for more trip
reception, lift tickets, mid-week get-together, and social information?
group dinner and baggage handling at resorts.
Please visit our website for more information
about the club, our trips and our social activities.
www.toledoskiclub.net
Rick Popiolek, Membership Director &
www.snowseekers.org Webmaster
Stu Howes, Trip Committee Chairman rick@tourtoledohomes.com
stuhowes@flash.net www.tbirdskiclub.com 419-283-7779

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