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October, 2005 President’s Message Hear Ye, Hear Ye…….The president is going to think of something witty, possibly new and exciting to report for the initial newsletter of the season. I’ve lost my swagger after all these years. I didn’t want to repeat myself which is not easy at this advanced age. I was tempted to dig into the archives of past newsletters and see if anyone would notice. The Nordic club had an active summer hike schedule. I went on some of the August hikes and my left knee is still reminding me of the fun. Geoff knows how to lead a good hike. Next time I will bring my machete and motorized hiking boots along. In Canada, killer bees were found along the trail and some of the members were found also. So what’s on for our upcoming Nordic club season? Snow would be a nice addition after last year’s meltdown. This year we will not do the meditations, prayers and chants to the snow fairies and assorted snow icons. Obviously they went to California last season. Instead a little black magic and superstition is in order. I have taken the lead by shaving off my beard for winter. How silly is that? I’m now experiencing cold sores due to lack of coverage and I find food falling more frequently or is that I am just more aware of this now? So here’s a list of things to do to ensure a good snow fall 1) Keep washing and waxing your car on a weekly basis 2) Plan a warm weather trip for the middle of January 3) Wash your outside windows 4) Continue making fall plantings in the garden 5) It’s never too late to put on that new roof or paint the house 6) Delay blowing out your sprinkler system 7) Don’t wax those skis yet 8) Your winter wardrobe looks fine, buy some shorts and flip flops. A full schedule of activities and presentations are planned. I cannot delve into these right now. I’d better get busy. Or maybe I will just lets things happen to fool the weather gods. The feeling of responsibility is overwhelming. Remember to wear summer clothing to the next meeting…..Jim November 1st Nordic Club meeting First club meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Fernan Ranger Station at 7:00. Geoff will give a presentation on the fabulous activities that the club sponsors. And you thought we just did winter activities and a couple hikes? Outhouse renovation and swamp draining are just a few of the fun things you can participate in. See ya there. Fall Cleanup at 4th of July There were ten stalwart club members who went to work sprucing up the new outhouse by the picnic area. A privacy screen was added, new paint, rock entry, fume pipe added and completion on the structure which will keep the outhouse protected from the elements. And it is heads above any outhouse that Mt. Spokane offers. It could be a new incentive to ski at 4th of July. We should post it on our website. Administrative Assistant is Needed The Nordic Club is in dire need of a secretary. Jo Ann resigned to take care of family matters. She did a wonderful job and left a complete notebook of what the job entails. The primary function is to be able to order pizza, agree with everything the president says and correct his poor grammar without him knowing it. We have upgraded the secretarial position to administrative assistant and of course the same wonderful benefits will be provided. This person will have to deal with last minute rantings and emails from the president (he swaggers by email now) and updates the membership list. Also some correspondence and posting club meetings, taking minute notes and helping with the newsletter which is very easy since the president is so helpful with this and we now post this on our website. Basically they would need to have computer skills that the president is incapable of (wouldn’t take much). Also this person gets to enjoys gourmet meals (pizza, soda and stale animal crackers) at our board meetings with a delightful group of fun folks who lead this ship. Trips, Fun and Frivolity Ron and Roberta are planning a ski trip (obviously they have not heeded the president’s message) and are going north to ski at Kimberly, Bow Lake and Canmore in BC. They have found some lodgings that would offer a nice addition to the trip. Date to be set. Jim is thinking about a quick trip to Rossland, near Trail BC and Red Mt. Ski area and staying at a favorite dive. This trip is not for the faint of heart. Bring your ideas for day and weekend ski and snowshoe trips to our first meeting. Any questions? Contact Jim by email (it’s in the club roster) or call (667-0222) Additions: Annual Nordic Ski Sale and Swap At Fitness Fanatics To Sell: Bring your used equipment (cross country skis, snow shoes, boots, etc) to Fitness Fanatics Between Wednesday, November 2 and by 5:00 PM, Friday November 4th To Buy: Saturday Nov. 5th - 9:00 - 6:00 Sunday Nov. 6th - 11:00 - 5:00 Fitness Fanatics 12425 E Trent Spokane Valley 509-922-6080 http://www.fitfanatic.com Take Pines Ave. north from I-90 Also Dues are $10.00 per household. |
