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CLEVELAND METRO SKI COUNCIL

MEMBER SKI CLUBS

AKRON SKI CLUB is a small, friendly group of skiers who enjoy outdoor activities year round.  During the winter, the club sponsors one- and two-day bus trips, weekend ski trips, a weekly ski night at Boston Mills and a weekly cross country ski/hike event.  The rest of the year is bicycling, hiking, social events and our exciting winery tour.   Type of Group: Families and singles welcome Size: 22 families Meeting Location: Varies monthly When: Varies monthly (please call) Time: 7:30 p.m.  Contact: Debbie Gorrell President,  Phone: 330-825-8096 (9/25/07)

CHAGRIN VALLEY SKI CLUB skis and rides and participates in social and fun activities throughout the year.  We sponsor one-day trips to New York and Pennsylvania and weeklong trips to the Rockies and the Alps.  Age: None  Type of Group: Couples, Family, and Singles  Size: 95  memberships Meeting Location: Varies When: Varies; Time: Varies;  Contact:  Barbara Tackas, President, Phone:  440-729-3062         (9/25/07)

CLEVELAND SKI CLUB  is the only club in Northeast Ohio that owns and operates a downhill ski facility--Big Creek Ski Area in Concord Township--for members and guests.  Skiers find short lines at the two lifts that serve five slopes at the 45-acre resort.  Snowmaking and hill-grooming equipment finetune conditions.  Throughout the season, club members host social events at the cozy chalet and go on ski trips as well.  Age: None  Type of Group: Singles, family, couples, all welcome Size: 300+  Meeting Location: Big Creek Ski Area, 12721 Concord-Hamben Rd.; When: check website www.bigcreekski.org or call (440) – 954 - 4108 for date and time; Contact: Bob Ayers, 254 E. 208 St., Euclid, OH 44123; Phone: 216-531-5571. Email Mr208Bob@sbcglobal.net                              (9/25/07)

CONTINENTAL SKI CLUB is both a SKI and SOCIAL club with various activities occurring year round.  Our ski activities include weekend ski trips and participation in both the CMSC Adult and Kids’ Race Programs.  Social activities include a fundraiser for our race team in the spring, a Spring Picnic in June, a Steak/Clambake in October, and a Holiday Party in November/ December.  Other social events may occur, depending on the season and the reason.  Attend one of our meetings to find out about our upcoming social events!   Type of Group: Singles, couples, and families.  Size: 100  Meeting Location: Winter meetings are at Mick's Pub & Grill, 36200 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby;  summer meetings are held at The Clubhouse on Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, in the Perfect Landing Tropical Bar.  When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month beginning at 8:00 p.m.  Contact: Chuck Heppner, President, 216-531-0670     (9/25/07)

EDELWEISS SKI CLUB Downhill skiing, social functions and limited racing. Monthly meetings address current events, upcoming gatherings, skiing information and general discussions. Weekend trips to Western New York.   Age: 18 and over  Type of Group: Families and some singles  Size: 110.  Meeting Location: Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center (Lenau Park), 7370 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, Ohio 44138  When: 2nd Monday of each month – October thru April  Contact: Bob Gutwein, 2586 Shiloh Park, Westlake, OH 44145; Phone: home 440-734-3495, work 216-621-7538             (9/11/06)          

ERIE SKI CLUB  ERIE SKI CLUB Continuing a 40 year tradition, the Erie Ski Club, Inc.has been providing Erie, Pennsylvania and the tri-state area with an opportunity for skiers to meet others who share their passion. We are a year round club offering major ski trips both to Eastern and Western resorts, social events and fun throughout the year. We also participate in both the adult and kids CMSC racing program for all levels of racers, beginner to expert. The club offers in addition to plenty of snow related activities, our popular monthly membership meetings, weekly biking, golf outings, picnics, parties, horseback rides, weeknight skiing, and of course, single and multi-day ski trips. Age: 7 months to over 70 Type of group: Singles and families welcome Size: 250 Meeting Location: Brew Erie 14th and Peach St When: 1st Monday of the month; Time: 7:00 P.M. Happy Hour followed by short meeting. Contact: www.erieskiclub.com or Erie Ski Club, P.O. Box 3434,Erie PA 16508; President: Allan Stuntz 814-824-6829 (09/04/07)

ERIE SHORE SKI CLUB was founded 43 years ago to encourage the sport of skiing and enjoy the fun and friendship which accompany a good day skiing with friends.  We have trips to the western United States and several one-day and three-day trips to western New York.   Want to race?  We have a great bunch of racers who demonstrate their expertise with the Cleveland Metro race program.  Age: 18-80 years old (or above)   Type of Group: Singles, couples, families -- we welcome all.   Size: 200+   Meeting Location: Lenau Park, German American Club, Columbia Road,, Olmsted Falls  When: 2nd Thursday of month, September-March; Time: 7:00 P.M.   Contact: Bob Griffin, President, 440-356-2571 or email at  griffin_b@juno.com  (9/25/07)       

ESPRIT "THE ULTIMATE" SKI & SPORTS CLUB was organized in 1978 with an initial membership of 20 people. Esprit has been instrumental in exposing many African-Americans to skiing.  The club offers trips to the Midwest, western states and international trips.  An annual "Friends & Family Day" is open to individuals and families interested in trying Winter sports.  Esprit offers new member orientation, youth and adult "learn to ski/board," racing and sponsored travel for its members.  Esprit's "Each One Teach One" program for youth is scheduled for February 2008.  Esprit has an annual activity calendar that includes social and summer sports, including a Golf Outing in August.   Age: Adult   Type of Group: 40% families and 60% singles   Size: 100; Meeting Location: Shaker Heights Library  When: 2nd Tuesday of each month except July; Time: 6:30 p.m.   Contact: Chuck Myrick,   440-666-4330                                  (9/25/07)

EUCLID SKI CLUB - We are the racer's edge! We have a long history of founding member involvement with Cleveland Metro Ski Council. We are looking to broaden our racer-points throughout all the classes. Join our "hot-shots" in upcoming dry-land training and race clinics in conjunction with the Juniors at Alpine Valley!    Age: 18 and over   Type of Group: Mixed   Size: 85   Event-a-month, day and time varies   Meeting Location: Various, including the Historic Euclid Tavern  When: Varies   Contact: Leigh Garam, President, Phone: 440-946-8303 or Kitty DiLauro, membership, 216-381-4150    (9/25/07)

FAGOWEES SKI CLUB is the Cleveland area’s largest ski and social club with members from all over. We meet on the West side of town, but we have members from Amherst  to Warren because our members know where to have fun! Activities range from weekend ski trips to our annual BASH trip out west, happy hours and parties, camping, bike riding, golf outings, canoe trips, kayaking, rock climbing, water skiing, an annual houseboat trip, Put-In-Bay and Kelley’s Island trips, baseball games, horseback riding, clambakes and so much more!   Age: 21 and over   Type of Group: Singles, couples, and married  Size: 370 +/-   Meeting Location: Ampol Hall located at 4737 Pearl Rd. (north of  I-480)   When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly Oct. to May; 3rd Tuesday monthly, June to Sept. Time: 7:00 P.M., meeting starts at 8 P.M.   Contact Nancy Sullivan, Membership Chair,  email: nancy.entj@gmail.com  Phone: 216-272-2200. www.fagowees.org              (8/2/07)

FORD SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB We are a "love to Ski & Snowboard group" for all levels, including beginners.   Contact: Jerry Toich  Phone: 440-327-3025   email: so_cool@prodigy.net         (12/16/07)

GOOD TIMES SKI CLUB We are a mid-week ski club located in Warren, Ohio. Our trips are scheduled on Wednesday’s to Western New York and Pennsylvania. The cost for "NO LIFT LINE" trip is approx $50.00 which includes transportation and lift ticket.   Age: 21 Type of Group: Couples and singles   Meeting Location: Varies   When: Annual Business Meeting at Banquet in April   Contact: Lynn Johnson, President, 330-638-1920 lej00123@aol.com (9/25/07)

GOODYEAR SKI CLUB A friendly club dedicated to both skiing and other year-round activities.  Join us on one day, weekend, or weeklong ski trips and other social events.  Our members are from all over Northeast Ohio and you need not be a Goodyear employee to join.  During the ski season our own "Local Ski Night" is held every Wednesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the North Loft at Boston Mills.  Refreshments and snacks are there for members and guests.   Age: Open   Type of Group:  Families and singles   Size: 500+   Meeting Location: Akron Turner Club, 547 Monroe Falls Rd., Akron, Ohio   When: 2nd Tuesday each month; Time: 7:30 P.M.  Contact: Mary Beth Dombrosky email: mdombrosky@roadrunner.com, President, 330-922-0650    (9/13/07)

GREAT FALLS SKI CLUB active all year round, we enjoy many different gatherings; skiing, picnics, rafting, and bicycling are a few favorites. Our several Holiday parties top the year off. If you are looking for something new to do, give us a visit. We look forward to guests and new members at our monthly meetings.  Age: 18+   Type of Group: Family & singles   Size: 50 - 70 Meeting Location: East of Chicago Pizza, Wooster, across from fairgrounds.  When: 3rd Wednesday of the month; Time: 7:30 p.m.   Contact: Mike Hinshaw, President, 419-289-7834   (9/26/07)                           

HI RISE SKI AND SPORTS CLUB is a year-round ski, sports, and social club.  Our members are mostly downhill skiers, although a few cross-country ski , a few snowboard, and a few just like the camaraderie!  Our recreational ski trips take us on weeklong trips out west or on one-day trips to Western NY or PA.  Our weekend bus trips coincide with our participation in the spectacular CMSC race program!  Other activities include softball, golf outings, white water rafting, camping, kayaking, and roller blading.  We celebrate the start of ski season with our Winefest on December 1, 2007. We meet the last Wednesday each month at different restaurants around Northeast Ohio, and we have our club meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.  Age: 21+   Type of Group: Mixed     Size: 135  Meeting Location: Winter: American Legion Hall at 32702 Vine Street, Willowick, Ohio 44095;  Summer: The Clubhouse, 29007 Chardon Rd. just East of Bishop Rd.  When: 2nd  and 4th Wednesday of each month Time: 8:00 P.M.  Contact: Bob Maclauchlan PH: 440-382-5590. Visit our web site at hiriseskiclub.com    (12/8/07)

HIGHLANDERS SKI CLUB  We are a close knit club, based at Peek ‘n Peak Resort and Conference Center in Findley Lake, NY. Our membership spans the States of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Colorado and Washington. An important aspect of our club is “Service to Others”. We help to stage the annual Winter Special Olympics for the City of Erie, held at Peek ‘n Peak each year. Some of our other events include our Annual Golf Outing Benefit, held each June and our Octoberfest, held each Fall. We field a team of racers that participate in the CMSC Adult and Kid’s race series. We are a very supportive group and especially welcome rookie and novice racers. Age: all ages Type of Group: Families and Singles Size: 60 and Growing Meeting Location: Findley Lake NY.   When: Varies Contact: Nick Cirell, President, phone 412-418-2065, e-mail: cirelln814@aol.com

INNER CITY SKI CLUB  Founded in 1971, the Inner City Ski Club celebrates its 36th year.  The club is the oldest African-American ski club in the State of Ohio.  With a family-oriented focus, the club participates in ski and snowboard activities.  Non-skiing activities include camping, canoeing, skating, bowling, hiking and social activities.  Age: 18 and over  Type of Group: Families and singles   Size: 50 members   Meeting Location: Shaker Heights Library, 16500 Van Aken Blvd.    When: Second Monday of each month, 6 p.m., September through June    Contact: Ray Robinson, President email: rayrob2skis@hotmail.com  call the ISCS Hotline at 216-556-0752 for more information.  Web:  www.innercityskiclub.org      (10/19/07)

NASA LEWIS SKI CLUB INC. is the quintessential all-season sports and social club in NE Ohio. During the winter season, we offer one day ski and snowboard trips every other Friday to Western NY or PA resorts. We also feature multiple week-long ski trips each year to terrific destinations anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. We’re active in cross-country skiing with trips and local outings. And, we have a special VP for our many off-snow activities. All this for the lowest member fees in the area: $10 individual/$15 family! Check our web site or call for more info! Age: All Type of Group: Both NASA employees and non-employees, from young to "seasoned." Size: approx. 250. Meeting Location: Buffalo Wild Wings (aka BW3), 20412 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, near the New Westgate. When: 1st Tuesday every month (except May and July); Time: 5:00 P.M. social hour; meeting starts at 6 p.m. Contact: Gene Addy, PH: 440-977-7467. Club Web site: www.lewisskiclub.org (9/6/07) 

SANDUSKY SKI CLUB Four weekend trips including the famous Mystery Trip, two day trips and one week-long trip to Banff.  We sponsor a lesson program for racing and downhill.  We have year-round activities including bike rides, golf outings and monthly dinners out.   Age: 21 and up   Type of Group: Family and singles   Size: 160   Meeting Location: American Legion, 3615 Hayes Ave. (Rte 4), Sandusky.   When: 1st & 3rd Monday; Time: 7:30 P.M.  Contact: Lisa Johnson, President, phone - 419-797-2311, e-mail - sanduskyskiclub@adelphia.net      (8/31/06)

SNOWBALLERS SKI CLUB Year-round social club sponsoring economical ski trips, social and sports activities for everyone. Skiing ability ranges from non-skiers to experts. A small but experienced race team participates in all CMSC races. Trips include CMSC races, one-day bus trips, rafting, camping and more. We support all CMSC events. If you would like information emailed to you please send your email address to skiwithballers@yahoo.com. Please stop in at our next meeting.   Age: 18 and over  Type of Group: Singles, married, families   Size: about 70   Meeting Location: (winter) Reinecker's Party Center, 8575 Freeway Dr., Macedonia; (summer) call for location  When: 2nd Tuesday of each month  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Contact: Frank Houdek; Phone: (440) 834-9612             (9/13/07)

SUBURBAN SKI CLUB is a social club for adults in the Cleveland area who are interested in skiing. We offer group ski trips in the winter and social activities year-round. Membership is made up largely of people in professional occupations, and most are over age 40.   Age: Adult   Type of Group: Singles, couples   Size: 100 members   Meeting Location: Holiday Inn, I-77 and Rockside, Independence  When: 2nd Thursday, September through March, no meeting in December    Contact: Chris Wolf, President email: president@suburbanskiclub.org   Phone:  440-254-33479   (9/25/07

THREE TRACKERS OF OHIO, INC.  A volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion of adaptive recreational sports to persons with physical disabilities.   Age: None  Type of Group: Family  Size: 78 members  Meeting Location: Brooklyn Hts. Public Hall, 345 Tuxedo   When: 2nd Thursday of the month   Time: 7:30 p.m.   Contact: Mark Dietz, email: md1053@aol.com PO Box 44121, Cleveland OH 44144  Phone: 216-556-0787 (voice mail).                               (9/25/07)

TIMKEN COMPANY SKI CLUB  is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year.  From a small group of skiing employees, the club has grown to over 200 members, employees and non-employees.  Membership is open to anyone, individual, couple or family with an interest in enjoying the winter season and all that it offers.  Our Ski Calendar is set for the year with week trips to Winterpark, Colorado; Mt. Bachelor, Oregon; and Snowmass, Colorado.  Two-day trips will visit Holiday Valley/Holimont, Bristol Mountain/Holiday Valley, and Wisp/Timberline.  One-day trips to Seven Springs, Holiday Valley are being planned.  Our annual "Get Psyched" party on November 28 will kick off the start of our ski season.  Our membership consists of skiers, boarders, and non-skiers from all age groups.  Beginner or seasoned veteran, all are welcome to join our fun.  Age:  All ages Type of Group: Individuals, couples, families  Size: over 200  Meeting Location:    Our ski season meetings are at “Rafter’s Pub” at the Meadowlake Golf Club in Canton.  Join us for social hour at 7 PM and the meeting at 8 PM.  When  third Tuesday of the month Contact: For skier news and information on our club, visit our website at timkenskiclub.com and contact our CMSC Delegate, Jim Kovach, 1333 Faircrest St. SE, Canton, Ohio 44707, call 330-484-5707 or e-mail at skilikeme@sbcglobal.net    (9/25/07)

WARREN SKI CLUB A  year-round club featuring trips to the West and Europe, weekend, racing and one-day ski outings.  Non-skiing events include summer travel, picnics, pig roast, fashion show, wine and cheese tasting, Halloween party, golf outing, Put-in-Bay, NASCAR races, ski swap, bowling, rollerblading and Pub of the Month.  Come join us for some fun.  For the most  up-to-date information on upcoming events, visit www.warrenskiclub.org where our 2008 trips are posted:  Telluride, CO Jan 19-26; Zermatt, Switzerland, Feb. 15-22 with a three-day add-on to Florence, Italy; Jackson Hole, WY March 15-22. You can find us on the web at www.warrenskiclub.org. Go on, give us a hit and change your social status forever.   Age: 21 and over  Type of Group: Singles and couples   Size: 400   Meeting Location: Knock Outs, Rt. 422, Niles, Ohio   When: 1st Tuesday of the month; Time: 8 P.M. Contact: Jeff Driscoll, Past President 330-758-6490.   (9/25/07)

YOUNGSTOWN SKI CLUB We are an active, four-season social organization. Since 1958, we have been providing fun through various activities and events. Among these include bike and horseback riding, camping, picnics, golf outings, shopping sprees, ski swap, bowling, volleyball, tennis, movie night out, social mixers, sightseeing, gambling, weekend getaways, and of course, snowboarding and skiing. Our Annual Corn Roast, Wine Taste/Dinner Dance, and Holiday Parties are among the favorites! Visit our website for event details. Currently, ski trips are being finalized with dates and pricing. We offer both day trips and weekend trips at low group rates. Membership includes beginners, experts, and even non-skiers. If you are enthusiastic and enjoy fun and laughter, check us out!  Age: 21+   Type of Group: Mixed: Singles, Couples, Married.  Size: 75  Meeting Location: Youngstown Sports Grille in Boardman, Ohio.  When: 2nd Monday each month Time: 7:00 PM     Contact: Brian Hinchcliffe, President: cell 330-207-3775/ fax 330-799-3320 and email bhinch@comcast.net  Send all correspondence to club address at P.O. Box 841, Youngstown, Ohio 44501  For recent updated information, visit us on the Web: www.youngstownskiclub.org          (8/16/07)

 
 

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