We sure had a blast in Park City, Ut. Some of us drove, and a few flew. We met the Milwaukee Sitzmarkers for a Welcome party on Sunday, the day we arrived.

Bill C., Donna F., and Kim R.

Long live Sitzmarkers Spirit!!

Thanks to all who submitted picture of the Park City trip.

Our next General Meeting at the Elks Lodge in Riverside is Wednesday MARCH 1

We are voting on the proposed bylaw changes. It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT GENERAL MEMBERS SHOW UP TO VOTE. Associate (married members), cannot vote at this time. Proposed changes were emailed on 2/15 and 2/26.

If you want changes that have not been addressed, contact the 2017/2018 Board of Directors. Better yet, run for office at the APRIL elections and be on the BOARD next year.

Board meeting starts at 6 PM

Happy Hour is at 6:30

General Meeting starts around 7 PM

Come Celebrate your Birthday!

If your Birthday is in March, the club will buy you a drink. Up to $5.00 worth. Just show up, see Craig Rothage or Leslie Fisher, and you will get a drink coupon.

March Birthdays

Clara Opitz 3/2

Haide Heisig 3/6

Barry Neumayer 3/10

Shari Paisley 3/16

We are 104 member strong. Come enjoy this club and the friendships it brings.

Future outings:

6:30 PM Wednesday March 8

5225 Canyon Crest Dr. Riverside Unit 9. # 951-782-8808

RSVP Jennie Miedema at 951 780-6724. Or 951 333-9788

2nd Thrursday of every Month. March 9, 2017

6:30 PM at the Elks Lodge

6166 Brockton Ave. Riverside

March Mammoth Madness!!

Cost is 195.00 for members

215.00 non members

Optional Sunday Night stay over is extra 75.00

Cost has been raised, due to the request of attending skiers.

DINNER PROVIDED, IS PREFERRED TO EATING OUT

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE dinner will be served in the Condo

See KIM RICHARDSON OR CALL HER 909-936-7188

. February was fantastic! Don't miss out!! Last day to sign up is March 7th.

Board Meeting at the Elks Lodge at 6 PM March 15

SUNDAY March 26 at 11 am

RSVP Jenny Miedema 951-333-9788

April Mammoth Ski Trip is 4/7-4/9 or 4/10

HIKE at Taquitz Falls. Date Saturday April 1. and Time TBA

Last day to sign up for April Mammoth Ski Weekend is Wednesday March 29. See Kim Richardson 909-936-7188

4/5 General Meeting at the Elks Lodge in Riverside. Board Nominations

4/19 Board Elections

From Wayne Stolfus:

Website: FWSA.ORG

Far West Ski Association (FWSA)

As a Member of Sitzmarker Ski Club, Inc. you are also a member of the Far West Ski Association. FWSA is not just about skiing, although they provided a great Ski Week at Park City , Utah this year. There are so many travel opportunities available to you as well. Below is a schedule of planned events and a print out from their brochure, this will give you an idea of the depth of FWSA. The information below is from their website.

Far West Ski Association (FWSA) is a non-profit, volunteer organization with emphasis on skier safety, ski travel, ski area development, communications, club programs and family ski involvement. Since our beginning in 1930, FWSA has made its purpose to develop and provide benefits for all affiliated clubs and members.

North American Ski & Snowboard Trips

Far West offers an annual traditional weeklong trip to a ski resort west of the Rockies in North America. Typically included in these trips are lodging, lift tickets, races (usually 3), council challenge, picnic, parties and a banquet. Air and ground transfers options are available.

Starting in 2011, Far West began offering a mini-week ski trip. These trips typically include lodging, lift tickets and daily parties. Air and ground transfers options are available.

Scheduled North American Ski & Snowboard Trips

• FWSA Mini Ski & Snowboard Week & FWSA Mini Ski & Snowboard Week Nancy Greene's Cahilty Hotel & Suites, Sun Peaks, Canada March 21–26, 2017

• FWSA Annual Ski Week Banff, Canada February 3 – 10, 2018

• FWSA Mini Ski & Snowboard Week Alaska Iditarod & Ski & Snowboard Alyeska February 25 – March 4, 2018

International Ski & Snowboard Trips

Far West International trips are typically one week to Europe in March with an optional one to two-week extension. In addition, there may be a ski trip planned to South America or New Zealand in the summer.

The International trips typically include lodging, air, transfers, breakfasts, dinners, and parties. Optional excursions are offered.

Scheduled International Ski & Snowboard Trips

• FWSA International Ski & Snowboard Week San Anton, Austria, Vienna & Budapest March 12–26 2017

• FWSA International Ski & Snowboard Week Les Trois Vallees – Brides les Bain, France March TBA 2018

• FWSA International Summer Ski & Snowboard Adventure Valle Nevado, Chile TBA 2018

Adventure Trips

Far West offers the occasional Adventure trip that can be a long weekend domestic excursion or an extended trip to some exotic locale.

Scheduled Adventure Trips

• India TBA 2019

Dive Trips

Far West has offered an annual dive trip in the fall since 2010. These trips to tropical locales typically include lodging, transfers, breakfasts, dinners, drive boats, tanks and parties. There is an option for snorkeling or hanging at the beach or pool. Air options are available.

Scheduled Dive Trips

• Roatan (Roatán is an island in the Caribbean) September 23–30, 2017