HAPPY INDPENDENCE DAY!!!
Happy Birthday AMERICA!!!
Nisei Ski Club wishes one and all a safe & happy 4th!
Did you know July 4 is not really America’s Independence Day? The Second Continental Congress voted to approve a “resolution of independence” on July 2, 1776 which declared the United States independent from Great Britain. It was on July 4, 1776 that Congress debated and revised the wording and gave it approval on July 4. In fact, John Adams, who was to become our second president, wrote the following to his wife, Abigail:
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.John Adams ~July 3, 1776
Membership Activity
~ Armand, Membership chair
For the month of June we had 15 returning members, which brings us to a total of 37 members so far. Considering this is half of our total membership from last year, I’m hopeful that the club is on its way to seeing more members this year than last year. We’ve got a number of summer events coming up so invite your friends to join NSC to take advantage of the summer activities and to start thinking about the upcoming ski season.
President’s Message
~Armand Gutierrez, President~
Summer is here and NSC has a number of activities for everyone to participate in. We’ve already received a number of volunteers for the ever-popular Mt. View Obon Festival (primarily the beer booth), and the Cowell Redwood hike and salmon fishing events are also coming up this month.
One of the tenets of NSC is “promoting the sport of skiing/snowboarding”. In the past NSC has focused on the weekend ski trips and the ski week. And, of course, many members take their own weekend trips to Tahoe. At last month’s board meeting it was decided to include other ski events available to NSC members. Since NSC is a member of FWSA (specifically, the Bay Area Council), this entitles all NSC members to participate in any of the FWSA-sponsored ski trips. Their international trip for 2013 will be at Innsbruck, Austria and Garmisch, Germany. Another trip that you may want to consider is the Hakuba, Japan ski week trip sponsored by the Hawaii Ski Club. This trip also includes an optional 3-day stay in Kyoto and a visit to the Snow Monkey Hot Springs. Hot springs for monkeys? Now that has to be on the “A” list for places to visit. For more information on these ski trips take a look at the flyers and you can also contact our trip director, Joel Hayashida.
Speaking of ski weeks, the Steamboat trip already has six sign-ups and I’m sure there’ll be more. If you haven’t signed up then what are you waiting for? In 2005, NSC went to Steamboat and some of our members met and skied with Billy Kidd. Don’t know Billy Kidd? He was the silver medalist in the slalom at the 1964 Winter Olympics at Innsbruck, and won the World Cup in slalom at Squaw Valley in 1969. If you would like to ski with Billy and possibly get some ski tips then the Steamboat ski week trip is the place to be.
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SUMMER EVENTS
BILLY BALL!!! BASEBALL GAME – BAC and NSC Baseball game Friday, September 14, Oakland A’s Vs the Orioles. Mark your calendars now – more details to come.
next year’s NSC week long trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado for only $1200!!!Dates: Saturday, January 26, 2013 – Saturday, February 2, 2013.
Price: $1200
Package includes:
- Round trip airfare from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Hayden, CO (HDN).
- Ground transfers to / from Hayden Airport and lodging.
- 7 nights lodging at The Ranch: 3 bedroom/3 bath condos.
- 5 of 6 day lift ticket.
- Farewell dinner.
- NSC fleece top souvenir.
- Far West Innsbruck – March 2-10, 2013. For details: http://www.fwsa.org/Travel/2013_Travel/Innsbruck%20Garmisch%20Munich%20flier%20a%20.pdf
- Hawaii Ski Club Japan trip – Jan 18-26, 2013. For details : http://www.hawaiisnowskiclub.com/Trips.htm
FWSA Innsbruck/Garmisch Ski Week
~byline : Armand G.
This year’s Far West Ski Association’s ski week is at Innsbruck, Austria, with a second week (optional) at Garmisch and a tour of Munich, Germany. Although I’ve skied many resorts in Austria, Innsbruck was not one of them. So, I’m looking forward to taking this trip with FWSA.
Innsbruck is the Tyrolean capital and hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976. There are over 320 miles of trails easily accessible in 25 surrounding village resorts; and nine major ski areas that provide varied terrain for all levels of skiers.
If you’re interested in joining me on this ski week vacation, or just have questions about skiing in Europe, then drop me a line (membership@niseiskiclub.org).
Details here: http://www.fwsa.org/Travel/2013_Travel/Innsbruck%20Garmisch%20Munich%20flier%20a%20.pdf
HAWAII Ski Club Hakuba, Japan ~Jan 18-26, 2013
The Hawaii Ski Club will be going to Hakuba, Japan for a week of skiing with an optional side trip to Kyoto.
In brief:
- Round trip air between Honolulu and Tokyo
- Transportation between Tokyo and Hakuba via private coach
- 7 nights accommodation in a 4 Star Hotel in Hakuba – www.moninoki.com
- Daily breakfast
- 5 day lift ticket
- $2652 per person – double room /$3218 for a single room for: Air from Honolulu; Lodgings, Ground transport & Lift; PLUS additional fuel surcharges and taxes
- Optional Kyoto extension – Jan 26-29, 2013
Details here http://www.hawaiisnowskiclub.com/Trips.htm
