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MAY NEWSLETTER 2014 Next Meeting: Tues. May 13, 6:00 PM AT THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL

COMING EVENTS Next Meeting May 13th 6 pm Crowne Plaza Hotel Lobby Board of Directors List May Birthdays See page 2 Agenda For Meetings & Activities 2014 Friday Night Flights– Cajun’s Deck

May 16th See page 3

Spring Cookout - Jolly Rogers Recap See Page 4

Buffalo River Float Trip May 16-17 See Page 5

Larry’s Houseboat Cruise

Lake Quachita June 7 See page 6

Profiles of Ski Club Members

Mary Jane Weindorf See page 7

Volunteer Application form

See page 8

Check out our Advertisers & Club Info See page 9

Established 1967

President’s Message

The Mountain Travel Symposium that I attended April,13-19 in Breckenridge, CO with ski industry representatives, was again a full agenda of meetings and tours. I joined 121 other ski club representative from across the nation for this great opportunity to obtain information from tour companies , ski areas and other suppliers from North America & the world. Not only do these meetings help us find great ski trips like Telluride but wonderful relationships are also formed with other ski clubs from coast to coast. Results of the board of directors election is: new board member Mary Jane Weindorf joining four re-turning members Cheryl Nesuda, Roger Nesuda, Patti Lucarz and Mike Vanbokhoven. Thank you all. The Spring Cookout held Sunday April 27th at Jolly Roger’s Marina was a success despite bad weather. Please remember those who were affected by the tornado. Photos on page 4. The next activity is the Buffalo Float Trip , May 16 & 17th. Check with Linda Frisbee to see if space is Still available on the trip. See signup information on page 5. The annual lake Cruise on Larry’s houseboat is set for Saturday June 7. See page 6 for more info. As always, guests are welcome - bring someone ! Please continue to tell the bartender that you are with the Ski Club each time you order anything. I’ll see you on the 13th for the last meeting until August. Mike Graves, President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013—2014

Office/Committee Name Phone President

Newsletter Editor, Ski Trips Mike Graves (501) 837-7222

Vice President, Social Ronnie Jones (501) 920-9665

Secretary, Social Cheryl Payne Nesuda (501) 951-0019

Treasurer, Audit/Charity Roger Nesuda (501) 551-1511

Membership chair Gem Koski (501) 730-5252

Ski Trip Chair, Audit Patti Lucarz (501) 454-8735

Social Co-Chair Kay Marsh (501) 690-1202

Social Co-Chair Carlyn Yancey (501) 223-8384

Membership Michael VanBokhoven (501) 425-3653

Social Linda Frisbee (501) 680-8062

Ski Trips Larry Storthz (501) 690-2010

Social, Membership, Charity Diane Phllips (501) 753-1747

New Board Member Mary Jane Weindorf (501) 664-9278

Web Master David Bentley (501) 412-3848

E-mail News blasts Dave Sullivan (501) 442-3167

Paula Holcomb May 13

Clarence Imler May 17

Sheila Thomson May 19

Patti Lucarz May 24

Judy Burns May 24

Glen Brown May 31

May Birthdays

OUR NEXT

“FRIDAY NITE FLIGHTS” Will be held at CAJUN’S WHARF DECK

located at 2400 Cantrell Rd.

Friday May 16th, 5pm

This is the perfect way

to end the week with friends.

Guests are always welcome

See you there! If you get there early, grab a BIG table !

The Board is planning the following for 2013-2014 club year

Meeting date Meeting theme Other Activities

May 13 Monthly Meeting Where did it go May 16-17 Buffalo Float Trip

May 16 Friday Night Flights

Cajun’s Wharf Deck

June/July No meeting till Aug. Summer Vacation June 7 Larry’s Houseboat Party

New Club Year Begins

August 12 First meeting Signup for Trips August 15 Friday Night Flights TBA

Monthly meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm , August through May

& Friday night flights are on the third Friday at 5pm. Membership dues are due starting in

August and are good through the following July. Dues are $35 for singles and $50 for married

couples (including children living at home under 21). You must be a member of the Little Rock

Ski Club to participate in some activities including any overnight trips. We do not operate

on a calendar year.

Little Rock Ski Club

SPRING COOKOUT RECAP Sunday April 27 - 4-7pm

Jolly Roger’s Marina

Great food,

great friends,

great music,

great time.

The weather was not perfect, but a good time was had by all

who came. Thanks to the “Lift Tickets” for the music, to

Roger Nesuda for a great location & Carlyn Yancey & crew for

organizing. Please remember those who have suffered from

the tornado that struck that evening.

The Fabulous

BUFFALO RIVER FLOAT TRIP

May 16-18 2014

*Two nights lodging at the Beaver Creek Cabins

*Light breakfast Saturday morning

*Sack lunch Saturday on the river

*Canoe and shuttle provided

*Barbeque Dinner Saturday night

*Entertainment Saturday night

Bring cash for excellent food at the Low Gap Café on Friday evening. Sunday breakfast is on

your own; traditionally we eat at the Cliff House, famous for observing dozens of hummingbirds.

We are trying something new this year after considering suggestions to make

sleeping arrangements more versatile. For cabin rooms that are private, the total cost

for the weekend will be $170. per person based on double occupancy. ( so you and

your roommate must both pay together at sign up. This only applies for

the private cabin rooms ) . For the open lofts, sunroom, or living room areas, the

Cost for the weekend will be $140. per person. Your check holds your space and

there are a limited amount of private cabin rooms. Be aware there are no refunds

or cancellations, only substitutions will be allowed. Cost is less if you do not float,

but still want to join us for this fun trip ! Last day to pay is April 8th, 2014.

See Linda Frisbee at the May meeting

with your checkbook. We had an absolutely fabulously Fun, Fun, Fun Float Trip in May 2013 !!!

We are looking forward to another Fun Trip !! Join us !!!

10th Annual Lake Ouachita

HOUSEBOAT CRUISE With Captain Larry Storthz

& First Mate Jeannette

Saturday June 7 Boarding at 11 am & Departing at 11:30 am sharp !

$10 Members $15 Guests (Guests must be accompanied by a member) Bring your own lunch, drinks & life vests Spend the day on Larry’s 80 ft Houseboat, the SS Moondance & sun & dance in the Starlight Lounge on top. Music will be again

provided by the Lift Tickets, our own ski club house band. There

are also two Seadoos to ride, besides floating in the lake on your

own personal floatation devises. The day ends around 6pm..

Sign up with Larry at the next meeting or call

501-690-2010

Profiles of Ski Club Members By Ronnie Jones

Each month we will interview some members for you to get to know better.

Number of years in Ski Club First joined in 1983

Occupation Retired - Advertising

Favorite place to ski Vail

Favorite Place to travel Sea Side, FL

Favorite LRSC event Oaklawn Track “Race Day”

Most people don’t know I love to have dinner parties

How did you find out about the LRSC Friends - Sally Ederington

Your idea of a romantic evening Outside by a fire on a beautiful evening

My dream vacation Cabo San Lucas

Most memorable LRSC moment Running from the storm at Jolly Rogers Marina

Favorite foods Fish tacos at Brownings

Favorite drink Limeaid

I drive a… Hyundai Sonata with a Lexus symbol !

Mary Jane Weindorf Newly elected Board Member

ter. We hope you will enjoy.

Favorite foods: Chocolate, fruit and lots of cooked veggies.

Favorite drink: A glass of sauvignon blanc.

I drive a blue SUV.

Membership Memberships are for a period of one year, starting in August and ending in July. A non-member or guest may attend only two meetings per year without joining.

Please help us keep your information updated by sending changes in addresses, phone numbers and email to insure you receive reminders of special events, ski trips openings,

and other items of importance. Any changes should be sent to Membership Chairman Gem Koski, at P.O. Box 250046, Little Rock, AR 72225-0046, or lgkoski1@juno.com

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Sam Giannavila Jan 5 We want your input.

We want all of your support and suggestions for trips and activities. We would

like input on functions that we might offer that will be of interest to you .

Please contact a board member with your suggestions and please respond to any

surveys we send your way.

PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements that appear in the Lift Line are PAID advertisements. The LRSC does

not endorse products or services advertised, but encourage you to consider them. Advertisements that may

compete with or affect our members’ participation on trips or at functions sponsored by LRSC will not be approved

for publication or distribution on line or promoted at meetings or functions.