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Established 1938 – A Social Organization for Adults Based on Recreation

A publication of the Bogus Basin Ski Club Inc.

Inside this Issue2 From the President

3 BBSC Board of Directors

4 Annual Club Campout

5 Salmon River Raft Trip

6 New Meadows Bike Trek Weekend

7 Ben Burdick Trio

7 Don’t Miss Out on Shakespeare Night!

8 Bogus Basin Ski Club Calendar of Events

9 Annual Golf Scramble Results

10 Spring Road Cleanup

11 Summer Paddling in the Treasure Valley

12 Are You Stressed?

ogulJuly 2010

Simply stated by George Bernard Shaw, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” From the beginning of this group’s existence in 1938 when things needed to get accomplished to allow everyone to enjoy the sport of skiing, the Bogus Basin Ski Club was there. The first rope tow was owned and operated by the club. The cost was $25 per year to be a member and have use of the rope tow. Now days, things have changed. We are still having fun and playing but we’re doing different things. Year-around activities that keep us like-minded folks together doing recreational activities that keep us young, like rafting, hiking, water skiing, and biking are what we do. The costs are very reasonable and sometimes ridiculously low. This is why being a member of this club has its privileges. We do a lot of fun activities at group rates. When did you ever get to going camping for a weekend for only $25 including two dinners? Or do a ski trip to Innsbruck, Austria for under $2,000? We offer many cool activities and parties that members of all ages get together a have a fun time.

There may be a misconception that we are an “old person club” – not true. We focus our activities at all ages and even have family functions. The club sponsors the Dotty Clark racing program at Bogus and would love to have the parents get involved. We are currently looking at fun fundraising opportunities to help the kids enjoy the program more. We really need some people that

Why You Want to be a Member of the Club!

Why You Want to be a Member of the Club! continued on page 4.

See page 8 for a year-long BBSC event calendar.

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From the PresidentThe year is off to a great start and there are lots of fun activities coming up for the summer, now that it has finally stopped raining, I think. You would think we lived in Seattle. Your board would like to make it a priority this coming year to concentrate on volunteerism and encourage our new members to get more involved. There are tons of things to be done, and often it ends up falling on the board members’ shoulders, because we think it is easier to do it ourselves rather than trying to find someone else to do it. But one thing I know for sure, if you are new to the club, the best way to get to know everybody and get the most out of the club is to jump in and volunteer. Besides it is fun!

The golf tournament at Terrace Lakes was great fun and the weather cooperated, more or less. At least it stopped raining long enough for us to golf. But the rain took its’ toll on the course. Just ask the other two members of our foursome and the group just ahead of us, who they saw do a complete wheelie in their golf cart, and not on purpose! More about this further into the Mogul but I wanted to say thanks to Marlene.

The road clean-up has been a long time community service event for the club but this was my first time participating. You have probably seen our name on a sign up on Bogus Basin Road. I have to say, we really need some younger people to volunteer for this. We do have members under 60, so how come the average age up there was over 60? I don’t want to make you feel guilty but yes I do. It didn’t take that much time and it was beautiful up there this time of year. Please consider it for next year. Thanks Jane.

Lots more coming this summer, both new and continuing events, like the Boise Rec-Fest, the campout at Donnelly, Shakespeare, and a very probable raft trip in Riggins and bike trek in New Meadows. Don’t let the last two scare you off. They won’t be hard core. Get involved, volunteer, or just attend and have fun!

Rosie RoscoPresident

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Rosie Rosco, President rosie.rosco@yahoo.com

Stu Rich, Vice President goulash1920@yahoo.com

Ann Sabala, Secretary asabala@johnlscott.com

Bob Running, Treasurer bobrunn@clearwire.net

Nancy Cenell, Membership Director ncenell@yahoo.com

Michael Bouton, Communications Director mbouton0559@msn.com

Clyde McNeil, Purchasing Director c_glide@yahoo.com

Paul Markowitz, Trip Coordinator pmarkowitz@cableone.net

Kerry Banyard, Marketing kerryboo@clearwire.net

Natalie Angell, Social Director nangell@IdahoPower.com

Barbara Spingla, Board Member bspingla@msn.com

Ruby Andridge, Web Communications rrandridge@gmail.com

Fred Uranga, Historian freduranga@aol.com

Alicia Culbertson, Past President aliciaid2002@yahoo.com

BBSC Board of Directors

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Have I got a deal for you! Heard that before? Well, this deal is for real.

The Bogus Basin Ski Club will be holding their annual campout July 23-25 at the Willow Creek/SISCRA campground on Cascade Lake. What’s the deal? You can be part of this fun filled weekend for just $25 per person if you are an active member of the BBSC. The deal gets sweeter for one lucky winner. Entry the raffle drawing for the Idaho Botanical Garden event (read article on page 7). If you’re the lucky winner, you can pick up your bottle of wine Saturday night.

We’ve got many fun things planned, like water skiing, tubing, fishing, kayaking, hiking, pitching horse shoes, or just relaxing. It’s great fun too. If you were thinking of kayaking and you don’t have a boat, Alpenglow is offering half priced rentals for this weekend. You need to call ahead, 331-boat (2628) or go into the store at 2314 Bogus Basin Rd. Chuck is a great guy to know and he can help you pick out the right boat for you.

We usually have a fun sing along in the evenings around the campfire. If you’d like to bring a musical instrument (unamplified) please do so. There is no judging at this event.

The deal gets you two meals (no one goes hungy), Friday and Saturday night, use of the community kitchen and campground space for your RV or tent. Please bring a side dish to share and breakfast items that you wish to cook in the group kitchen.

Checks need to be mailed to Nancy Cenell, 7960 Stirrup Ave, Boise, ID 83709 by July 17. Please indicate if you will need an RV hookup or if you will be tent camping. This has proven to be a fun event for the club. We hope you have made plans to join us this year. Hope to see you there!

Annual Club CampoutJuly 23-25, 2010

Natalie Angell, Roger Becker and Janice Walker relax at the 2009 club campout.

want to embrace this worthwhile program and help make it better.

The club also has raised contributions and then matched them for the Scholar Dollar program. This is a program that provides financial assistance for those elementary age children that want to come to Bogus with their classmates and experience the winter fun. Many of these kids return to become season pass holders in the future.

So you see, the club is a vital part of our community and has been for over 70 years. We have tradition, community involvement, and have fun at whatever we do. Check out

the calendar of events in this issue. Find one or two that look interesting and get on board. There have been many friendships made through this little club and they make great skiing buddies too. The club invites you to be a part of all this. The cost of membership is only $20 a year. Those that become a member in June will get 16 months of membership at that price.

Now that you taken the time to read this, take action. There’s a river to be floated and bike trails to be ridden and we want you there. Become a member today.

Play more! Live better!

Why You Want to be a Member of the Club! continued from page 1.

f5The Mogul • July 2010

Richard Porter will be chairing a raft trip on the main Salmon River on August 7, 2010. We’ll meet in Riggins and start at Spring Bar, lunch will be served on a sandy beach, and we’ll get off the river at Old Lucille. There are many class 2 and 3 rapids on this stretch of the Salmon. It’s an exciting but relaxing trip with beautiful scenery. We have secured a good rate of $80 per member. If anyone would want to spend either Friday or Saturday night in Riggins (some of us are planning to) the motel rate is only $39 per night. Come on along and have a fun filled action packed experience this summer.

Mail your check to BBSC, P.O. Box 973 Boise, ID 83701. There are a limited number of spots so don’t delay, mail it in today.

Salmon River Raft Trip

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Join us for a weekend stay (2 nights -Friday and Saturday) at the “rustic” Meadows Valley Motel in New Meadows August 13-15, 2010. Enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride on the Weiser Trail along the river on Saturday. We will have transportation from the motel to Pineridge Tavern where we will start our ride. We will ride about 18-20 miles down an easy 2% downgrade trail through the woods. At the end we will be picked up and transported back to the motel for a barbecue. All this for approximately $160 per couple (double occupancy room, two nights nights) or $55 per person (four to a room, two nights). Twenty-one fun people participated last year and it was a blast! You won’t want to miss out.

To reserve your spot, email Janice Walker at jdublu@cableone.net no later than July 16. Email questions or call her at 890-7517.

Payment is due by July 26. Mail to Janice Walker, 7103 Brentwood Drive, Boise, ID 83709.

New Meadows Bike Trek Weekend

Club members had a great time at last year’s bike trek weekend. You can join in the fun this year. Reserve your spot today!

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“An Ideal Husband” - Saturday, August 21Social Gathering starting at 5:00 p.m.Greenshow at 7:30 p.m. and performance starts at 8:00 p.m. Wine Tasting available too!Tickets $33

Space is limited. There will be reserved lawn seating (bring your own lowback chair or rent one there) or reserved chair seating. Choices are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please specify your preference and every effort will be made to accommodate your choice.

Bring your own picnic and drinks. For those of you who would like to partake in your picnic before the performance, and for some socialization, we will gather in the nature center prior to the performance. You may also bring your picnic into the theater if you wish.

RSVP and payment must be received by August 7, 2010 No Exceptions!

Please mail your request and payment to:Bonnie Hill, Shakespeare Coordinator6017 S Rising Sun Way, Boise, ID 83709bonniehill51@hotmail.com

Hope to see you there!

If you have missed out on the sweet voice of Amy Weber and the great Jazz sounds of the Ben Burdick Trio, here’s your chance. They will be at the Idaho Botanical Garden on Thursday, August 19. Alicia Culbertson will be saving some space, but don’t be late or you’ll be sitting at the gate. You can email Alicia Culbertson (aliciaid2002@yahoo.com) to let her know if you are attending. This is the group that played at Brundage Lodge for the club’s Spring Fling Party. They are terrific!

Do you want to win two free passes? Here’s the deal, mail your name, email address and phone number to P.O. Box 973, Boise, ID 83701. We’ll draw out the lucky winner at the annual club camp out July 23-25, 2010. If you are there, a bottle of wine will be included. So go ahead, risk a stamp and be lucky.

Don’t Miss Out on Shakespeare Night!

Ben Burdick Trio

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Visit the Bogus Basin Ski Club online! www.bogusbasinskiclub.com

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July 2010

July 6 Board Meeting

July 23-25 Annual Campout

August 2010

August 3 Board Meeting

August 7 Salmon River Raft Trip

August 13-15 New Meadows Bike Trek Weekend

August 19 Ben Burdick Trio

August 21 Shakespeare: An Ideal Husband

August TBD Zip Line

September 2010

Sept. 7 Board Meeting

Sept. 12 Champagne Brunch

Sept. TBD Bogus Basin Brush Cutting

Sept. 25 BSU vs. Oregon State at Bronco Stadium

Sept. TBD Jackpot

October 2010

Oct. 5 Board Meeting

Oct. 9 BSU vs. Toledo at Bronco Stadium

Oct. 26 BSU vs. Louisiana Tech at Bronco Stadium

Oct. TBD October Fest

November 2010

Nov. 2 Board Meeting

Nov. 5-7 Ski Swap

Nov. 6 BSU vs. Hawaii at Bronco Stadium

Nov. 11-13 Warren Miller Film Festival

Nov. 18 Bridge Builders Dinner

Nov. 19 BSU vs. Fresno State at Bronco Stadium

December 2010

Dec. 4 BSU vs. Utah State at Bronco Stadium

Dec. 7 Board Meeting

Dec. 11 Ullr Festival

Dec. 18 Christmas Party at Policeman’s Club

January 2011

Jan. 4 Board Meeting

Jan. 7-9 Ski Trip: Sun Valley

Jan. TBD Extreme Tubing in Lowman

February 2011

Feb. 1 Board Meeting

Feb. TBD Ski Trip: Tahoe

Feb. TBD Crab Crack

Feb. TBD Hockey Night

Feb. 25-Mar. 5 Ski Trip: Innsbruck

March 2011

March 1 Board Meeting

March TBD Annual Membership Meeting

March TBD Ski Trip: McCall

April 2011

April 5 Board Meeting

April 10 Bogus Basin Closing Day

May 2011

May 3 Board Meeting

May TBD Road Clean Up

June 2011

June 7 Board Meeting

June TBD Annual Golf Tournament

Bogus Basin Ski Club Calendar of EventsThe club hosts events year-round. Keep this calendar handy to plan your year and join in on the fun!

f9The Mogul • July 2010

It was a bright, beautiful, and semi-warm day June 5. All golfers were presented with a golf umbrella and a prize bag with all kinds of interesting stuff. The Terrace Lakes golf course was a bit soggy but actually in very good shape. The greens were very forgiving which promoted several cheers from the gallery. The umbrellas must have kept the rain away because it was sunny all day. The 25 members had a great day enjoying all the fun of losing balls and spinning in golf carts. Fred Uranga and wife Sue drove up to have lunch with all of us before the 2:30 PM shotgun start. Marlene and Roger Cloud did a fantastic job of organizing the raffle prizes. The grand prize was a night for two at the Grove Hotel and dinner at Emilio’s. Nancy Cenell had the winning ticket and was quite excited. I hope she can have half as much fun when she stays at the hotel.

The winning team with a score of 73 was Vince Zappy, Chris Stoeberl, Pam Fisher, and Hazel Haynes. Second place team had a 73 as well but one of their players was wearing a kilt that skewed the score. Bob Running was the big winner of men’s closest to the pin on #4 and #16 and the men’s long drive on #3. He was loaded with prizes. Julie Thomason had the closest to the pin on #4 while Joanne Thompson had the closest to the pin on #16 and the longest drive on #3. We found out that we really do have good golfers in the club. We were just wondering what happened to some of last years’ players.

The Antler Point cabin was terrific with lots of room for all. The dinner after the golf was something to behold. Delicious roast pork with salads, potatoes, and desserts was served. No one went hungry, even Clyde McNeil got enough but he really didn’t overplay his part. Everyone had a great time. You don’t want to miss out next year. Rumor has it, Speedy Peterson will be attending.

Special thanks to Roger Nayden for the Black Velvet and Svedka, Vince Zappy for the goodie bags, The Grove Hotel and Marlene’s son, and Andy Hollister at Terrace Lakes.

Annual Golf Scramble Results by Michael Bouton

Top: BBSC members enjoyed great golf and great company at June 5’s club golf scramble.

Middle: First place team (left to right) Vince Zappy, Hazel Haynes, Pam Fisher and Chris Stoeberl.

Bottom: Second place team (left to right) Candy Stoeberl, Ruby Andridge, Michael Bouton and Eric Brocksome.

Left: BBSC member Eric Brocksome donned a kilt for the event.

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Well, we finally got it completed. And Mother Nature cooperated by giving a most perfect spring day! Many thanks to Rosie Rosco, Roger Becker Amy Hohnstein, Tim Flood, Ann Sabala, Tyler Wymond, Natalie Angell, Jane Gabbert, Cherry Woodbury, Fred Uranga, and Alicia Culbertson for their participation. Extra thanks to Fred Uranga, Ann Sabala, George and Ginny Medek, Richard Kunz, Barbara Spingla and Mike Bouton who showed up on the regularly scheduled day of May 15 along with some kids from the Dotty Clark Race Program. They cleaned the lower part of our road. The upper part still had snow on it. Ann Sabala and Fred Uranga showed up on June 12 as well. What gluttons for punishment! It seemed like Rosie got an especially trashy section of road as she had a huge bag full of garbage. She wants to know where all the young people were. Most of the people out there were in their 50s, 60s and 70s! Thanks again guys! All your names will be placed in the volunteer drawing.

All BBSC members are encouraged to submit articles for The Mogul. Do you have a story about your experiences at one of the Club’s trips, parties or events? Do you have a tip to share with your fellow recreationists? Send it in! The deadline for article submitssions is the 15th of each month for the following month’s publication. Send articles to Michael Bouton at mbouton0559@msn.com

Spring Road Cleanupby Jane Gabbert

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f11The Mogul • July 2010

Living in Idaho gives us an opportunity to play in all four seasons. Now that ski season is over, the snow melts and guess where it goes: into the lakes and rivers for us all to enjoy in a different form.

Kayaking and rafting is great fun in what is shaping up to be a hot summer. Mountain biking, hiking, golf, and other outdoor sports lend themselves well to paddling. Paddling allows you to cool down after working hard. Rafting the day and multi day runs in and around the state allow you to explore different areas that you would not get a chance to see otherwise. Fishing, bird watching, and exercise are more reasons to get out and enjoy paddling.

Local runs such as the Boise River are great for after work play dates on the Barber Park stretch. You’ve tubed it, try kayaking it! What happens to the Boise River below Americana? Fortunately, since most people don’t think about it, it stays uncrowded. For a unique couple of hours, float the stretch from Glenwood to Eagle Road and take out at Bardenay in Eagle for dinner. You’d never know you’re in Garden City and Eagle. Another great local run is the Payette River from Horseshoe Bend to Montour. It is a beautiful 3-5 hour float with a few great stops for a picnic lunch. The Middle Fork of the Payette is a scenic float in the mountains not too far down the road.

Besides the kayak or raft, a PFD (lifejacket), a hat, sunscreen, and a paddle are some of the necessities to paddle. As you get more into the sport, your sense of adventure will lead to a new list of items to make your excursions even more fun. Camping out of a kayak is half way between car camping and

backpacking. There is typically room to live deluxe!

There are a ton of great slow moving rivers not to mention lakes and ponds that are easy, and suitable for just about anyone. There are many great resources online for tips on where to go and how to do it. Stop by your local shop like Alpenglow Mountainsport and talk with some of our knowledgeable staff about some of the great floats and trips you can take with friends and families as well as some of the great boats and gear available to you. They have guide books, how-to DVDs as well as all of the accessories to enjoy the outdoors including kayak and raft rentals. Alpenglow also hosts periodic kayak demo days to let you try before you buy! Call them @ 331-BOAT or online at www.alpenglowidaho.com.

We are easy to find as you’ve been in numerous times. We share the building with McU Sports on Bogus Basin Rd. Boise’s only year around ski shop. P.S. McU’s has been receiving extra inventory that we are putting on clearance. It’s a great time to pick up a new, discounted set of skis. Enjoy your summer!

Summer Paddling in the Treasure Valleyby Chuck Cremer, Alpenglow Mountainsport

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Here’s your chance to get the kinks out. You can win a free one hour massage with Becky Argabright, CMT. I think she is one of, if not the best, massage therapists in Boise. She can concentrate on specific areas or give an overall full body massage. You’ll love it.

To enter, mail one dollar per entry plus the entry form below to P.O. Box 973, Boise, ID 83701. The drawing will be held at Shakespeare Night on August 21.

Your dollar entry will help with the new moving carpet learning area at Bogus Basin. You never know who might benefit by learning to ski or board.

Yours in good health, Michael Bouton

Are You Stressed?

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Mail this form, along with $1 per entry to: BBSC, P.O. Box 973, Boise, ID 83701

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Visit the Bogus Basin Ski Club online!

www.bogusbasinskiclub.com

The ski areas surrounding the capital of Tirol offer not only skiing and ice skating but bobsled, luge, biathlon and even ski jumping at HoheSalve. The Igls Bobsledding track used in the Olympics is available for public descent. Runs cost 30 Euros. Ski jumping is available with lessons $75 per person for 3 hours. A new biathlon center, which combines cross country skiing and shooting is available.

INCLUDES: • Round trip air transportation between Boise and Munich via United Airlines. • Meet & Greet at Munich Airport with local area rep.• Round trip transportation between Munich & Innsbruck via private coach with English speaking assist• 7 night’s accommodations at the 4 star Hotel Innsbruck, located in the center of Innsbruck• Welcome evening • Breakfast Buffet daily.• 4-course dinner for 4 evenings.• Hospitality Desk each evening with local English speaking guide.• Optional tour program to Venice, Salzburg, Munich and more.• All local taxes.• Free bus to 9 ski areas 50 meters from hotel.• Cross skiing in many local areas

COST: $1,841 per person double occupancy, $2,154 single occupancy This price is with include trip insurance of $130 A deposit of $500 is due June 1, second payment of $500 is due August 1, third payment of $500 is due October 1 and last payment is due December 1. Ski passes are extra. A four day pass is 134 Euro, 106 for senior. Price is subject to change if fuel surcharges go up or tax rate changes. This trip will be opened to the NWSC after June 1

INCLUDES: • Bus transportation from Innsbruck and Munich via private coach with English speaking assistant.• 3 night’s accommodations at the 4 Star Kings Hotel First Class or similar.• Breakfast buffet daily.• Half day city tour of Munich with English speaking guide.• Optional dinner at the Hofbrauhaus with 1 stein of beer.• Transfer between Munich Hotel and Munich Airport via private coach.• Return flight back to the US via United Airlines.• All local taxes.

COST: $257 per person double occupancy, $355 single occupancy

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All U. S. Citizens participating in this tour program are required to have a U. S. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date of the tour.

TO SIgN Up: Mail check (made payable to Bogus Basin Ski Club) to Paul Markowitz, 9520 W. Mossy Cup St., Boise, ID 83709If you have any questions, contact Paul at 208-362-5790 or pmarkowitz@cableone.net

Innsbruck, AustriaFebruary 25 to March 5, 2011

$1,841 per person double occupancy, $2,154 single occupancy

Extension OptionsMunich, Germany

$257 per person double occupancy, $355 single occupancy

Bogus Basin Ski Club Inc.P.O. Box 973Boise, ID 83701

Upcoming Events

• Annual Club Campout July 23-25

• Salmon River Raft Trip August 7

• New Meadows Bike Trek Weekend August 13-15

• Ben Burdick Trio August 19

• Shakespeare Night August 21

For a complete listing of upcoming events, see page 8.

o New o Renewal Amount Enclosed $_______

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Bogus Basin Ski Club Inc.2009-2010 Membership Application

$20 per member annuallyClub membership is effective November 1, 2009 - October 31, 2010

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Would you be interested in helping with planning or assisting at our events? o Yes o No

As a member of the Bogus Basin Ski Club, I hereby waive, covenant not to sue and to hold harmless the Bogus Basin Ski Club and its members from any liability or damage to the undersigned, and to any person or property in connection with any outing or activity in which I might participate. I understand and am aware that the Bogus Basin Ski Club trips are not led by professional guides. At the sole discretion of the event leader/coordinator if my behavior is deemed to be dangerous to myself or others, I may be asked to leave the event and I understand any cost incurred will be my responsibility. This Release and Hold Harmless shall be binding upon my heirs and representatives.

Signature (s)(both signatures required on joint memberships)

To save trees & BBSC funds, we recommend you register online. Register online at www.bogusbasinskiclub.com or mail this form with your check made payable BBSC to: Membership Director, P.O. Box 973, Boise, ID 83701