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Volume 29 No. 9
BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Immediately following the monthly General Meeting
Please note the date & location of the Board Meeting
NOTE: If you are presenting an event /trip for approval or an item for discussion, please advise the Secretary or the President so the item can be added to the Agenda. Please bring 8 copies of your flyer &
Board approval form for each Board member & Newsletter Editor.
GENERAL MEETING (21 and older please)
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
6:00 P.M. The Vet’s Club (upstairs)
1626 Willamette St. Eugene
6:00 p.m. - Sign up for trips & activities 6:45 p.m. - Orientation for guests & new members 7:00 p.m. - General Meeting (Starts promptly at 7 p.m.)
Light hors d’oeuvres will be served at the meeting
DO NOT PARK in the lot behind the Vet’s Club. This lot is reserved for restaurant patrons. Please park on the street. GUESTS: Guests are welcome to attend up to three complimentary meetings if they wish to learn about our club
before joining or they may join immediately.
HIGHLIGHTS
RENEWAL TIME —-GET YOUR FREE RAFFLE TICKET
BY TURNING IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM & YOUR DUES AT THE SEPTEMBER MEETING
Membership renewals will take place at the September & October meetings. A free raffle ticket will be given to the early birds who renew at the September meeting.
If you renew prior to November 1st the dues are $70, after November 1st, they are $75.
(If you pay by check, you can avoid the line at the Treasurer’s Table for credit card processing)
A membership renewal form is attached on page # 18 & further details are on page #6.
BOB WELCH WILL BE THE SPEAKER AT SEPTEMBER 14TH MEETING
Bob will speak about his latest travel adventures and will have books available for pur-chase and signing following the General Meeting.
General Meeting Courtesy Reminder: Please see page #3 for courtesy reminders to eliminate distractions once the 7:00 General Meeting begins. Transactions at the Treasurer’s Table and all sign-up tables should cease once the 7:00 General Meeting begins. Transactions at Treasurer’s and sign-up tables to resume after the meeting.
Altair’s 30th Anniversary Celebration: Please see page #5 for details regarding the 30th Anniversary Celebration next year for this terrific club.
Attend September Meeting to participate in a hand vote regarding date of the 30th Anniv. Celebration as described on page #5. (to have the regular Weds. picnic AND a 30th Anniv. Celebration on a Saturday or to combine the two in place of the regular picnic.} BE PRESENT TO VOTE…. Please read details on page #5.
———— BOARD MEMBERS ———— President Demetri Liontos 541-345-0207 Vice President Tom Arnold 541-729-2251 Secretary Carol Fernlund 541-913-7905 Treasurer Patty Shemkus 541-912-3730 Board at Large Nancy Gripp 541-968-2835 Keith Steinbruck 541-913-5026 Senior Brd Member Lynn Bruno 541-683-3753
———— COMMITTEES & DIRECTORS ———— Biking Linda Tharp 541-741-2634 Caryl Smartt 541-520-9515 Asst. Treasurer Lynn Bruno 541-683-3753 Bowling Trina Hayden 541-844-9994 Communications Janice Wardan 541-517-6067 Director Community Service Sandi Sanders 541-345-2454 Melissa Finch 541-343-4865 Dance Lessons Ros Goodman 541-954-2479 Data Base Manager Janice Wardan 541-517-6067 Equipment /Inventory Erich Kaufman 541-556-4211 Golf Carroll Oakley 541-556-2194 Brian Taggart 541-636-3093 Greeters Debra Cole 541-654-1186 Hiking Gregg Fuller 541-520-6809 Stephen McCaffrey 541-954-2537 Members/Guests Joanna Zamora-Dir. 541-686-7181 Betsy Elting– Dir. 541 232-3541 Les Crone 541-726-9527 Peter Ferrero 541-746-6263 Erich Kaufman 541-556-4211 Max Liebreich 541-484-1980 Janice Wardan 541-517-6067 Newsletter Editor Janice Wardan 541-517-6067 Ted Merydith 541-484-1558 NWSCC Rep. Rod Robinson 541-344-7170 Publicity Scott Barkhurst 541-343-9406 Skiing Tom Arnold 541-729-2251 Gregg Fuller 541-520-6809 Social Claudia Liontos 541-345-0207 TGIF Rich Wohlers 541-990-4474 Walk / Jog Walt Jacobson 541-343-7893 Web Site Director Janice Wardan 541-517-6067 Yahoo!! Group email Ted Merydith 541-484-1558 Janice Wardan 541-517-6067
GENERAL INFORMATION
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———— MEMBERSHIP DUES ————
The Membership year is November 1st to October 31st. Annual dues are $75.00. Current Members renewing their dues will be given a discount of $5.00 if paid prior to November 1st and Membership has not lapsed. (Discounted renewal rate would be $70.00 if paid prior to November 1st.) NEW MEMBERS PRORATED PAYMENT SCHEDULE: (or individuals whose membership has expired for more than 3 years can qualify for the prorated rates.) After Nov 1 through the following Oct 31st $75.00 After March 1 through the following Oct 31st $50.00 After Aug1 through the following Oct 31st $25.00 Membership includes access to Altair’s Yahoo e-mail group; to “Members’ Only” events; and Members’ discounts to Al-tair events and select stores.
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Check the following communication systems
—-MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING: held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette Street, Eugene, Oregon, 2nd floor.
—NEWSLETTER: is posted on the Altair web site (www.altairsports.org), sent out via Yahoo! Group email to members, & can be purchased at the General Meetings (for those without computer access for $2.00).
—WEBSITE: www.altairsports.org available to the public and contains: - Current newsletter - Past 4 issues of the newsletter - Master Calendar with all events, trips, hikes, bikes, and maps for locations - All Altair forms & documents - Tutorial to get set up with Yahoo! Group email - By-laws & guidelines - Contact information
—YAHOO!! GROUP EMAIL: is strictly for MEMBERS ONLY for immediate updates or an-nouncements of events/trips. We encourage you to get set up with the group email as soon as joining. To join, you MUST have a yahoo email address. Go to Yahoo.com and create an account. We recom-mend an address that identifies you, such as [email protected]. Once you have a yahoo address, you can follow signup instructions on the website: —–www.altairsports.org —-Click on FORMS & DOCS. — Click on “Join Yahoo! Group email Tutorial” OR contact a Yahoo! Moderator.
—ALTAIR MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES: is a com-pilation of all guidelines, policies, & information per-taining to Altair in alpha order. It is a reference or “GO-TO” resource for new or existing members. —–www.altairsports.org —-Click on FORMS & DOCS. — Click on “Altair Membership Guidelines” Questions, contact: Janice Wardan
—MONTHY MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES: are emailed on the Altair Yahoo! Group email (Member’s only) & can be purchased at the monthly General Meetings (for those without computer access for $1.00). Questions, contact Janice Wardan …………………………………………………………….We hope this assists you. You are important to us, so please feel free to contact us if you need help. (please see contact list on the left) Janice Wardan, Communications Director
BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS & UPDATES
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Kudos to picnic organizers Janice Wardan & Galen Howard for a very organized picnic, with a big thanks to all those who helped—Erich Kaufman, Tom Arnold, Patty Shemkus, and a multi-tude of others.
The Board approved Dance Lessons for the Fall & Winter Sessions as pesented by Ros Good-man.
Patty Shemkus presented very detailed profit & loss comparisons, events reports to-date. President Liontos reported a change in event leaders for the Coos Bay trip with co-captains be-
ing Diane Kaufman and Erich Kaufman. The Board discussed recognition awards for event leaders, with discussions to be continued. The Board discussed a name change to Altair Sports and Social Club, with discussions to be
continued. The Board discussed action to be taken if an event leader does not turn in reconciliation for
trip closure, such as no future trips would be approved for that leader. An event training pool was established to assist folks in completing packets: Janice Wardan,
Nancy Gripp, Keith Steinbruck, Lynn Bruno, and Carol Fernlund. The Board ratified Madelynn Romeo as a member of the Membership Committee. Demetri Liontos announced speakers for the next couple of general meetings: September-Bob
Welch, and October– Bill Sullivan. Lynn Bruno presented information and a budget for the 2016 Pray for Powder on November 9,
2016 with co-event leaders Lynn Bruno and Lola McAllister. In preparation of Altair’s 30th Anniversary Celebration in 2017, Janice Wardan provided details
of Altair’s 20th & 25th Anniversary Celebrations to aid in the planning and is putting together the committees to prepare for the 30th Anniversary Celebration next year.
Demetri Liontos will take a straw vote at a future general meeting whether to have the annual picnic as well as the Anniversary celebration next summer or to combine the two. The annual picnic, is actually less expensive that a regular general meeting — so cost is not a factor.
Janice Wardan presented the Board a packet of proposed changes to the By-Laws and the Al-tair Guidelines and requested the Board to review both for consistency. The Board will provide Janice input on updates.
———- EVENT / TRIP PLANNING ———- Event/Trip planning guidelines and forms are available on the Altair web site. Please see Altair Glossary & Guidelines for de-tails on planning events, sign-up policies, payment policies. If you have any questions, please contact Janice Wardan.
COURTESY DURING THE GENERAL MEETING
General Meeting Courtesy Reminder: Folks have mentioned that they are unable to hear the
speakers or announcements at the General Meetings due to the conversations going on. We know how
excited you are to see each other at the monthly meetings, but let’s all try to remember to show courtesy
to our speakers by giving them our full attention and a courtesy to others trying to listen.
Transactions at the Treasurer’s table and all sign-up tables should cease once the 7:00 p.m. Gen-
eral Meeting begins (to eliminate distractions to speakers and other members).
Please help the rest of us trying to listen to the speakers by not talking during the General Meetings.
Thanks for your courtesy!!!
MEMBERSHIP
AUGUST GENERAL MEETING STATS
Total Membership: 187
Number of guests: 8
Number of members attending: Number of new members: Janice Bragg Trena Cleland Deborah Cullens Robert MacConnell Larry Majors Gary “Blue: Wesley Shannon Williams Steven Williams Due to the Annual Picnic being held in place of the monthly General Meeting, the regular statistics are not available
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Rod A. Robinson 09/04 Dale A. Berg 09/08 Chris L. Kellow 09/12 Jeff Ernst 09/15 Gary A. Ladenes 09/16 Barbara L. Bailey 09/24 Marjie L. Evarian 09/26 Sandi Sanders 09/27 Due to Annual Picnic, the August birthday drawing will
take place at the September Meeting. There will be two birthday drawings at the September Meeting for August & September birthdays.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES:
Co-Directors: Sandi Sanders 541-345-2454 Melissa Finch 541-343-4865
Bountiful Harvest - September's General Meeting will be an opportunity for all of the club's gardeners to share their excess home grown produce (or flowers) with other club members. We realize that the hot summer is causing plants and veggies to finish up early, but we are guessing that there are still some to-matoes or zucchinis out there waiting to be shared.
October meeting is sharing Books, CDs. DVD’s ,etc. November meeting is Food for Lane County food and money donations. As well as a portion of the pro-ceeds going toward Food for Lane County for the Pray for Powder event. December will be the Giving Tree for the holidays.
MEMBERS’ CORNER
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ALTAIR’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Altair will be 30 years old in 2017 and we are planning an anniversary celebra-tion next summer to honor the success of this club that we love and all it’s members.
Plans are already underway for the live band and catered dinner. The date of the event will be determined by the membership. President Liontos will take a straw vote at the September General Meeting whether to continue to have the annual picnic as well as the anniversary celebration next summer or to combine the two on the date of the August General Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday in August. In 2007, the members elected to have both —- the regular picnic on the 2nd Weds.of the month and the 25th anniversary celebration on a Saturday in July. The annual picnic which is a potluck, is actually less expensive that a regular general meeting — so cost is not a factor. However, the picnic relies on man/woman power, so needs the commitment of volunteers. So it is up to the members. Questions regarding the 30th celebration, please contact Janice Wardan ([email protected] 541-517-6067)
NOT READY TO THINK OF WINTER ACTIVIES??? (But, SOMEBODY has to……….) In spite of the beautiful summer days and the 90 degree weather, Altair Sports Directors must start planning for the coming season so Altair members have plenty of events and trips to select from. It is also that time of year for vol-unteers to come forward to help out with the Winter Sports and Activities. Check out the Winter Sports Section which is back in the newsletter on page #13. Highlights: Winter Sports Planning Meeting Thursday, September 22, 2016, 6:00 p.m., Market of Choice (2nd floor Meeting Room), 29th & Willamette. Join Gregg Fuller and Tom Arnold in planning winter sports activities. See details on page #14. Pray for Powder—Winter Sports Gala: November General Meeting, November 9, 2016 Join Lynn Bruno and Lola McAllister in celebrating the start of the Winter Sports season at the annual Pray for Powder event. See details on page #14.
KUDOS
Patterson Mountain Hike —- (4.6 miles,/ easy/ 600’ elevation gain) It's mid-summer..and what a perfect day to hike Patterson Mountain! Six Altairians did just that yesterday, with ideal hiking weather and no one else to intrude, we had a 5-star hike! Thank you, Stephen McCaffrey, for scouting/organizing/leading this splendid outing into old growth forests, rain for-est ferns and spectacular views of the Three Sisters and Broken Top at the top. (Thanks also to Marian West who often led this one for Altair and suggested it to Stephen.) All this, good for the soul. --In appreciation, Demetri Liontos
SAVE THE DATES: (events planned and reserved, but too early to take sign ups)
DEC. 9, 2016 ALTAIR HOLIDAY DINNER/DANCE (Janice Wardan) FEB.24-26, 2017 SHELTER COVE WINTER SPORTS WEEKEND (Carol Petty) APRIL 7-9, 2017 CRATER LAKE SNOW SHOE/CROSS-COUNTRY SKI —MURDER MYSTERY TRIP (Janice Wardan)
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MEMBERS’ CORNER
You did a great job!! And thank you for starting a bit later so we could get there from work. —Laurie
Fern Ridge Bike Ride (with potluck & swim—12 easy miles) Hats off to Silvia & George. We had a nice group of seven riders, potluckers and swimmers. The sun came out just in time. —Caryl
Siuslaw Falls Bike Ride—(winery & appetizers / 20 miles/ easy) If you’re a bike rider, you missed a fun one today! We weren’t big in numbers but everyone had fun. Keith Steinbruck led us to Siuslaw Falls, a 19 mi round trip ride. Easy ride, beautiful countryside, very little traffic to worry about, and time to visit while getting a little workout. The weather was perfect for the ride….a few clouds with mostly sun. Afterwards, we ended up at King Estates (Iris Vineyard was in the plans but not open until noon) for a glass of wine. Thanks Keith & Laurie for planning the ride and making it happen! —Pam Hirsh
Aufderheide Bike Ride—40 miles/difficult Perfect weather, beautiful views, thank you so much Keith (Steinbruck) for hosting the Aufderheide ride. Keith, Larry and Bob proved that they've still got what it takes! I, did not die..... Appreciating you. —— Diana
Matthieu Lakes hike — 6 miles/moderate Metolius River hike— 5.4 miles/easy (2 hikes over 2 days from Camp Sherman) So many spectacular views and such great hikes. Thanks to all you hikers. —Helen and Joanna
Another fun and successful Altair Annual Picnic!! Thank you to ALL who helped to make this happen! —Janice Wardan
TGIF
Every Friday —An opportunity to meet with friends & make new ones! 6:00 p.m. until whenever. Please remember to tip! September 2 Laurelwood Golf Club—The Pub 2700 Columbia St., Eugene 3 Tee times Start at 1:00pm September 9 Lucky Lady's 14th. and Main, Springfield September 16 Hilton Garden Inn 3528 Gateway St., Springfield September 23 Steelhead Brewing Co. 199 East 5th. Ave, Eugene September 30 Chow's 471 A Street, Springfield October 07 Prime Time 1360 Mohawk, Springfield
RECURRING SOCIAL EVENTS
PINOCHLE & POTLUCK
Please bring a potluck dish to share. Non-alcoholic drinks provided by the host or bring your own beverage. All skill levels welcome. Plan on staying for all 3 games, 40 minutes each. In consideration of those who are allergic, we ask that you not wear scented products. 5:45 p.m.—Arrival; 6-6:30 p.m-Potluck; 6:30 p.m.- Game starts
Members only Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Host: Fred Thomas Place: Clairemont Apts., Clubhouse 1605 Adkins, Eugene Contact: Caryl Smartt 541-520-9515 No signups required; no limit
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Host: Fred Thomas Place: Clairemont Apts., Clubhouse 1605 Adkins, Eugene Contact: Caryl Smartt 541-520-9515 No signups required; no limit We will play 3 or 5 handed if needed -We ask for a small donation to help offset the hosts’ costs ($1 or $2). -Please RSVP to the host except where noted. If the host has limited the number of players, there will be waiting list. . -Questions or if you would like a refresher course on pinoch-le or have never played and would like to learn, please contact Caryl Smartt 541-520-9515 or or [email protected] Lessons will be set up on an ‘as needed’ basis.
MOVIE NIGHTS
Monday night movies will be announced via Altair Yahoo email group.
Contact: Mike Burns 541-632-2098
DROP-IN POOL & TABLE TENNIS
Date: 4TH WEDNESDAY of each month (Special: 4th Wed free pool & table tennis)
Time: 6:15 p.m. (or later if you like) Place: Highland’s Pub 390 East 40th, Eugene (corner of E. 40th and Donald St.) Contact: Erich Kaufman 541-556-4211
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DROP-IN CRIBBAGE & RUMMIKUB
Due to vacation and warm weather conflicts resulting in a small turnout, this event will re-
sume later this fall.
DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL Date: Every Tuesday (weather permitting) Time: 6:00 pm—7:30 pm (or so) then we go for food & drinks after Place: Alton Baker Park (near shelters) (the park is at the north end of the Ferry Street Bridge) Contact: Erich Kaufman 541-556-4211 Steve Alderson 541-912-9455 We play for FUN! We don’t keep score; we use the softest ball so it won’t hurt your hands. We go for food and drinks following the “games.”
BOWLING
Watch this spot for future information on bowing starting up in OCTOBER.
TRIPS
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COOS BAY ESTUARY CAMPING TRIP
Dates: September 8-11, 2016 Place: Sunset Bay Campground Cost: Depends on accommodations: Yurts $80 each for 2 per yurt Yurts $40 each for 4 per yurt Tent sites $25.00 each for 4 people Non Members $30 more. Includes: 3 nights (yurts or campsites) Food provided by campers with potlucks on Fri. and Sat. nights Optional kayaking, golfing, biking and hiking Limit: 16-20 people Cancellation: $10 non-refundable up to August 8. No refunds after August 8th Sign-up: Begin June General Meeting Event Leaders: Diane Kaufman 541-484-4365 Erich Kaufman 541-556-4211
(see the flyer on in May newsletter on page #23)
NEWBERRY NATIONAL VOLANIC
MONUMENT TRIP
Dates: September 15—18, 2016 Place: Central Oregon, East Lake Resort Cost: $210 members $240 non-members Includes: 3 nights’ lodging, Snacks Limit: Minimum 14, maximum 14 Cancellation: March 15, 2016 (must have waiting list before refunds Sign-up: Begin February general meeting MEMBERS ONLY—First month, then open to non-members Event Leaders: Carol Ipsen 541-554-5795 Helen Martz 541-345-6229
(see the flyer in February newsletter on page #15)
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SOCIAL EVENTS
NEW MEMBER SOCIAL
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016 Time: 6:00 pm—9:00 pm (ish) Place: 521 Covey Lane (Janice Wardan’s house) Limit: New Members Only (within the past year) Bring: Beverage of choice Hosts: Membership Committee RSVP: Betsy Elting 541 232-3541 [email protected] Joanna Zamora 541-686-6181 [email protected]
(see flyer on page #17)
2016 FALL DANCE SCHEDULE
Dates: Oct. 13th—Dec.8th, 2016, Thursdays (no class on Thanksgiving 11-24-16) Times: Beginner & Beyond Beginner 6:00—7:00 pm Cross Step Waltz & East Coast Swing Intermediate 7:15—8:15 pm Cross Step Waltz Place: Trinity United Methodist Church 440 Maxwell Rd, Eugene Cost: $70 per person/8 week session Signups: At the September Meeting (after that please sign up directly with Robert & Laura ) Minimum: 30 people Cancel Date: Sept. 20, 2016 Contact: Ros Goodman 541-954-2479 [email protected]
(see the flyer on page #16)
TOURNAMENTS: *pending Board approval
DATE * pending Brd approval
GOLF EVENT/LOCATION TIME FORMAT CONTACT PHONE
SHOW & GO GOLF:
DROP-IN GOLF (9 HOLES) Every Thursday (weather permitting)
DATE: GOLF EVENT/LOCATION
TIME COST CONTACT PHONE
Every Thursday
Oakway Golf Course 2000 Cal Young Road, Eug
Meet 5:00 p.m. First tee time: 5:15 p.m. 9 holes
$13.00 for ALTAIR MEMBERS
Carroll Oakley 541-556-2194
After drop-in golf we meet for a no-host dinner, usually at Texas Roadhouse or BJ’s Restaurant to eat, drink, brag about our best golf shots of the evening and to enjoy each other’s company.
WAIVERS
Please remember that all members and guests MUST sign the Altair Day Trip/Event Sign-up and Waiver for any Altair activities/events/trips.
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GOLF—SPORTS
GOLFING: Co-Directors: Carroll Oakley 541-556-2194 Brian Taggart 541-525-5444 Scott Barkhurst 541-343-9406
DATE
GOLF EVENT/LOCATION TIME FORMAT CONTACT PHONE
Check newsletter, website, and yahoo email for updates.
DROP-IN GOLF CHANGE! September: Because the daylight hours start getting shorter in September, we will move our Drop-in Golf to Oakway Golf Course... it's a shorter course, similar to Sutton Ridge, and we'll conclude our golf season there at the end of September.
HIKING/WALKING—SPORTS
Co-Directors: Gregg Fuller 541-520-6809 Stephen McCaffrey 541-954-2537
DATE: HIKE (mileage & level) TIME MEET AT CONTACT PHONE
EVERY Weds. 3-5 miles, easy, Morse Ranch, South Hills, Hendrick's Park. Meet back at Brail's Espresso for coffee afterward
9:00 a.m.
Brails' Espresso 17th & Willamette
Marian West 541-746-6263
THIRD Weds. of the month lunch:
Weds. SEPT. 21st
This month the Walkers’ Lunch will be held at:
RED LOBSTER 1085 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR
11:30 am
Marian West
541-746-6263
Every Friday 4-5 miles, easy, East Eugene Hen-drick's Park Meet back at Allann Bros for cof-fee afterward
9:00 am Allann Bros 24th & Hilyard
Marian West 541-746-6263
Every Saturday River Bike Trails/ Skinners Butte 9:00 am Café Aroma-VRC
Walt Jacobsen 541-343-7893
RECURRING IN TOWN HIKES AND WALKS: Summer schedule starts (Walks begin at 9:00 a m): June 1
Fall/winter schedule starts (Walks begin at 10:00 a m): October 1
WAIVERS
Please remember that all members and guests MUST sign the Altair Day Trip/Event Sign-up and Waiver for any Altair activities/events/trips.
The addresses for the most common meeting locations (for carpooling) are as follows:
Jerry’s Hwy 99 Eugene (under the hammer nearest Hwy 99)
Albertson’s 58th and Main Springfield- (east side of lot)
Shell Station Shell Station 86623 Franklin Blvd (Exit 189 off I-5 @ 30th St
Shari’s Beltline Hwy, Springfield (Gateway area)
Target 4575 W.11th and Beltline, Eugene (meet in parking lot near W.11th Ave)
Berg’s Ski 367 W. 13th, Eugene
Hikes may be cancelled due to weather, or changes made to meeting times. The meeting locations will be identified in the newsletter, the calendar, and
CHANGES WILL BE on the ALTAIR YAHOO! GROUP EMAIL site.
IMPORTANT!! RSVP THE HIKE LEADER to indicate your interest and find out more details. Be prepared to share in the cost of carpooling; Hiking lengths are round trip. Wear appropriate walking shoes or hiking boots, and bring water. Trekking poles or hiking sticks may be helpful for uneven terrain. Note: Please respect those who are sensitive to fragrances by not wearing scented products on hikes.
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HIKING/WALKING—SPORTS— continued
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WAIVERS
Please remember that all members and guests MUST sign the Altair Day Trip/Event Sign-up and Waiver for any Altair activities/events/trips.
DATE: (*Pending ap-
proval)
HIKE (mileage & level) TIME MEET AT CONTACT PHONE
Sept 11/ Sun Benson Lake (2 hikes, 1 short, 1 longer) 2.8 mi, easy, 400’ elev. gain; 8.2 mi, mod-difficult, 1300’ elev. gain
8:30 am Albertson’s/ Thurston Gregg Fuller Altair hiking co-leader
541-520-6809
Sept 25/Sun Obsidian Trail, 12 mi loop, difficult, 1800’ elev. gain , (we could create a short hike for some)
8:00 am Albertson’s Thurston Gregg Fuller Altair Hiking co-leader **Hearty hike**
541-520-6809
Oct 1/ Sat Green Lakes/Soda Cr Trail, 15.2 mi, moder-ate/difficult, 1100’ elev. gain
8:00 am Shell Station/ Franklin Blvd.
Gregg Fuller Altair Hiking co-leader *pretty much hearty hike!**
541-520-6809
Oct 9/ Sun Clear Lake hike, 5.5 mi, easy, 200’ elev gain.
8:30 am Albertson’s Thurston Carol Petty **signature hike**
541-520-7041
Note hiking calendar changes: Green Lakes (10/1) has been changed to the Green Lakes/ Soda Creek Trail
WINTER SPORTS
Ski Directors: Tom Arnold 541-729-2251 Gregg Fuller 541-520-6809
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WINTER SPORTS PLANNING MEETING: Date: Thursday, September 22, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Market of Choice (Meeting Room), 29th & Willamette It’s almost September, and you know what that means: soon putting greens will be knee-deep in snow, lakes and rivers will be bone-chillingly cold, bike paths will be slick with ice, hiking trails will be muddy, the volley ball court will be a swamp…and ski season will be just around the corner! Gregg Fuller and Tom have reserved the meeting room for the winter sports (all winter sports) planning meeting. Have an idea for a new event, want to see an old favorite trip return, or just want to graze the delicious Market of Choice salad bar, then come to the meeting. (As a courtesy to Market of Choice, if you can, please try to buy some drinks and/or food from them since they have been very accommodating with us.) Can’t make it? Send your ideas and suggestions to Gregg Fuller ([email protected] or 541 542 6809) or Tom Arnold ([email protected] or 541 729 2251).
Pray for Powder Winter Sports Gala
Wednesday Nov 09, 2016
Come join in the fun of Altair’s annual “Pray for Powder” winter sports gala. More detailed information will be reported as the event evolves. We’ll have a speaker and information about Mt Bachelor, Willamette Pass and Hoodoo ski resorts. Also joining us will be several local merchants who sell outdoor gear, in-cluding Berg’s Ski and Snowboard Shop and Backcountry Gear. Signup tables for Altair trips and activi-ties will be available. Doors will open at 6:00 pm, with the ballroom decorated in a winter snow theme. Each year, our vendors and other businesses responsible for our calendar of activities donate items for our raffle prizes. We expect the raffle items to include lift tickets, outdoor gear, Altair and restaurant gift certificates, theater tickets, lodging packages, gift baskets and MORE. A portion of the proceeds from the raffle will be donated to FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY, along with canned food donations. Be sure to bring extra money for raffle tickets. This event is open to the public. Invite your friends and other potential members to show them what a great club we have. If you have any questions about this event, or you would like to help with decorations, greeting our guests, or selling raffle tickets, please contact: Lynn Bruno 541-683-3753 or [email protected]. Lola McAllister 541-868-4969 or [email protected]
Volunteers needed
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Please remember to always let the leader know that you intend on coming to rides. That way you can be contacted directly for any changes or updates that may occur, and the leader may make sure that the group doesn't take off from the meeting place without you.
DATE: *pending approval
BIKE (mileage & level) TIIME MEET AT CONTACT PHONE
Sunday August 28
Tuscan Dinner & Row River (Cottage Grove) 32 miles/easy-mod.
10:00am Must signup & pay Walmar t 901 Row River Rd. CG
Demetri Liontos 541-345-0207
Sunday, Sept. 4
Linn County Covered Bridge Ride 20 miles/moderate
9:00am Sears- Gateway area, Spring-field -East parking lot
George Sarsfield 503-510-9044
Wednesday Sept.7
Progressive dinner 15-20 miles / stop n go easy
4:00pm 1283 Little John Lane, Eugene Rita Lombard 541-556-5656
Saturday, Sept. 10
Feed the horses / Cottage Grove Lake / 20 miles easy
10:00am Latham School-32112 Latham Rd. Cottage Grove
Linda Tharp 541-741-2634
Sunday Sept. 18
Rich’s discover tour Fern Ridge / 12 miles / easy
10:00am Rich’s house 2300 Four Oaks Grange, Eugene
Rich Branchik 541-342-8511
Thursday Sept 22
Elijah Bristow ride and lunch 20 miles/ easy
10:00am Dairy Mart /Pleasant Hill 86623 Ridgeway Drive
Eric Swegles 414-339-8156
Saturday Sept. 24
Bike and “Barbie” potluck Fern Ridge / 15 miles/easy
10:00am 1890 Taylor, Eugene Demetri Liontos 541-345-0207
Sunday October 2
Clay Creek Ride 18 miles/easy
10:00am Target on West 11th Eugene
Sat Nam Khalsa 541-968-3106
BIKING—SPORTS
BIKING: Co-Directors: Linda Tharp 541-741-2634 Caryl Smartt 541-520-9515
IMPORTANT BASICS: Please always RSVP to ride leaders except for show and go rides. Rides maybe cancelled due to weather, or changes made to meeting times/locations. Check the Yahoo Email Group for last-minute updates.
Bring: HELMETS ARE REQUIRED on all Altair rides, water, snacks, sunscreen, a spare tire and pump may be handy.
Length: Based on roundtrip Easy: Flat or almost flat
Moderate: Some general rolling hills
Difficult: Some steep hills
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NorthWest Ski Club Council and Far West Ski Association Trips and Events New! November 4, 5, 6, 2016 SkiFever & Snowboard Show Portland Oregon/Portland Expo Center See website for times and admission discounts at www.portlandskifever.com January 28 – February 4, 2017 FWSA Annual Ski Week - Breckenridge, Colorado Soon it will be time for NW Council to give up any unreserved spots we are holding for Ski Week at Breckenridge. So, if you are still dreaming of making turns on Breckenridge's beautiful slopes with ski-in accommodations at Mountain Thun-der Lodgehttp://www.breckresorts.com/lodging/mountain-thunder-lodge/overview.aspx?cmpid=PPC303950342 or enjoy-ing a stroll or dinner in the historic mining town, now is the time to sign up! Lodging is at ski-in condos with Mountain Thunder Lodge. The lodging is ski-in, with only a short walk to the base gondola in town that goes to Peaks 7 & 8. The Basic Package price of $1,005 includes ppd occupancy lodging and the FWSA amenities package. Discounted lift tickets and transportation are an additional cost. Please see the details on the flier link below and contact me with any questions right away. Trip leader: Rod Robin-son [email protected] or 541-344-7170 Updated Flyer -Trip flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_W70gFkY5wKc1BnSktfMkdMZGs/view?usp=sharing March 19-26, 2017 Int’l Ski Week trip to St. Anton am Arlberg & Extension trip to Vienna, Austria & Budapest, Hun-gary The optional extension trip March 19-26, 2017 will offer 4 nights in Vienna, Austria and 3 nights in Budapest, Hungary. More details and flyer available at http://www.fwsa.org/Travel/InternationalSki/2017-FWSA-SanAnton/2016-FWSA-StAnton.html March 21–26, 2017 FWSA Sun Peaks Mini Ski & Board Week Package from $355 to $585. Includes: 5 Nights Lodging (dbl. occ.) at Nancy Greene's Cahilty Hotel & Suites Ski-in / Ski-out Location. Trip Captains: Gloria Raminha [email protected] or Nancy Ellis [email protected] Fli-ers and more details located at http://www.fwsa.org/Travel/NAski/2017-FWSA-SunPeaks/2017-FWSA-SunPeaks.html 2017 FWSA International Summer Ski Adventure - Valle Nevado, Chile Stay tuned... NEW! February 3 – 10, 2018 FWSA Annual Ski Week Banff Canada Stay tuned... March 2018 FWSA Intl Ski Week Les Trois Vallees – Brides les Bain, France Stay tuned... February 25 – March 4, 2018 Alyeska & Iditarod FWSA Mini Ski/Snowboard Week Package from $1,130 to $1,410 Far West Amenity Package Includes: 7 Nights Lodging (dbl. occ.), Hotel Alyeska, ski-in/ski-out or Hotel Captain Hook, downtown Anchorage. Trip Captains: Gloria Raminha [email protected] or Nancy Ellis [email protected] Fliers and more details located at http://www.fwsa.org/Travel/NAski/2018-FWSA-Alaska/2018-FWSA-Alaska.html 2018 Far West Adventure Trip to India Stay tuned... Rod Robinson NWSCC Representative for Eugene and Altair Ski and Sports Club
FALL 2016 DANCE CLASSES
8 Week Class Series OCT 13
TH to DEC 8
TH, 2016
(No classes on Thanksgiving Day, Nov 24th)
Thursday Nights Trinity United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall
440 Maxwell Road (off River Road or NW Expressway to Max-well Road)
Beginning and Beyond Beginning CROSS STEP WALTZ and EAST COAST SWING
(Single Time) 6:00 to 7:00 pm / $70.00 per person / 8 week series
If you are new to dancing, learn the basics of these dances! If you have the basics and are ready for more, add to your knowledge. Cross Step Waltz is great for social dancing and is fun and easy to learn! Single Time/East Coast Swing is the most popular form of Swing and is danced to many
types of music from Rock and Pop to Country, Blues and Jazz.
Intermediate to Advanced CROSS STEP WALTZ
7:15 to 8:15pm / $70.00 per person / 8 week series If you are ready to learn more, this is the class for you! Cross Step Waltz is quickly becoming a fa-vorite for social dancers. It includes steps from all styles of waltz; Bronze, Silver, Viennese, Coun-try, Folk, and even Argentine Tango Waltz and more. As an experienced dancer, you will love its
variety and creativity. We will also learn/review the waltz mixer as part of this class. This class is not for beginners or inexperienced dancers.
How To Register Sign up through Altair at the SEPTEMBER 14
TH, 2016 Altair Meeting.
Or contact Ros Goodman at (541) 954-2479 by Altair Deadline Sept 20th, 2016 Altair receives a financial benefit when you register through Altair!
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NEW MEMBER SOCIAL
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
If you have joined Altair within the past year, the Membership Committee has a Sunday evening social planned just for you. These new member socials are held quarterly and are designed to help our newest members get to know each other in a fun and relaxed environment and to find out what our club has to offer. These so-cials are informal gatherings with other new members, some Board Members, and Sports Directors who can let you know what activities are available to you each season. We hope that new members will attend each quarter their first year (or 4 times).
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016
Time: 6:00 p.m. to approximately 9:00 p.m. Bring: Beverage of choice Place: Janice Wardan 521 Covey Lane Eugene, OR (just east of Autzen Stadium – see directions below) 541-517-6067
Hosts: Membership Committee RSVP: Betsy Elting 541-232-3541 [email protected] Joanna Zamora 541-686-6181 [email protected] Light hors d’oeuvres will be served, as well as coffee and water. Please bring any other drink of your choice. Directions: Go east on MLK Blvd; turn right on Lindley (2nd light after Autzen Stadium); take first left (sign points to Covey Lane) which curves to the right and takes you directly to the North Gate of Quail Run gated community. When the street ends, turn right onto Covey Lane. Follow Covey Lane to courtyard #5. Janice’s house is 521 Covey Lane (with the bright yellow wicker chairs on the porch). Please park on Covey Lane as the courtyards are not large enough for parking. If you need additional di-rections, call Janice at 541-485-1405 or 541-517-6067. If you are coming from Springfield, go west on Centennial, turn left on Lindley (right after crossing over I-5) and follow the above directions.
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM
ALTAIR SKI & SPORTS CLUB P.O. Box 70528, Springfield, Oregon 97475
Membership requirement: Applicant must be at least 21 years of age
DUES: _____$70.00 Membership Renewal, if received or postmarked no later than November 1 _____$75.00 Membership Renewal, if received or postmarked after November 1 (if membership has lapsed over 30 days, an Application for Membership must be completed)
Membership Number: _______& __________ Date of Birth : ______/______/______ (first 2 letters of last name & last 4 digits of soc sec #) (Year not published) Secure – Not published anywhere
Please complete your name and current contact information. The following information will be entered into the secure Altair data base and will appear in the membership directory. Name __________________________________________________________________ Female ______ Male______ First Name Middle Initial Last Name Address__________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Email address: ______________________________________ Home phone: ______________________________________ Work phone: ______________________________________ Cell phone: ______________________________________ Please return this form along with your check (payable to ALTAIR) to ALTAIR, PO Box 70528, Springfield, OR 97475 or bring them to the September and October General Meetings. The undersigned hereby applies for membership in Altair Ski & Sports Club (the Club) for the November 1 through October 31 fiscal year and agrees to be bound by all Club bylaws and regulations. I hereby release the Club and any of its agents (officers, directors, event lead-ers, and any other Club representatives) from any liability for personal injury, property damage, or any other liability of any kind connected with my attendance at any Altair Ski & Sports Club event (meeting, party, trip, activity, or gathering of any kind). I further grant the Club the right to photograph and use my appearance in connection with group functions in promotional materials without reservation or limitations. Furthermore, I agree to indemnify and hold the Club and any of its agents harmless from any and all liabilities of any kind which may be in-curred or asserted against the Club or any of its agents in any way relating to my negligence or willful misconduct connected with my attend-ance at any Altair Ski & Sports Club event.
Signature______________________________________________________ Date _____/_____/____ - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOR CLUB USE ONLY AMOUNT PAID Dues $_____________ _____Altair Membership Card
Check No._______ Credit Card______ _____FWSA Membership Card Received by ______________________________ Date ______________ _____Added to Database
WHITE COPY – DATA BASE revised . 5-15-15
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