November's Newsletter (click here)
Piette's Post
Hi all,
We had a nice time at our Fall Social this year. I thought using the approach of having a small-plates dinner was a nice change of pace. I would like to hear from you, if you attended, to tell me what you thought of this type of meal. Send a note to me at President@Gelandesprung.org to let me know. I will share the feedback with the Board.
We had the usual discussions regarding the trips that our clubs have planned. At the time of the Social, our trip to Beaver Creek already had 66 people signed up. We have 11 “pillows” remaining and plenty of room on the flight out of Milwaukee. The sign-up period will end November 29 because any unused rooms and seats on the flight must be given up at that time. If you want to join us for an unforgettable time at Beaver Creek, sign up right away.
We have not discussed the idea of using “Ship Skis” to transfer ski gear in the past. This is something that SkiGroup will be offering. Ron will write an article for next month’s Newsletter to cover the details and cost of using this service instead of carrying and paying for our luggage onto the buses and planes. Pia and Phil Heldt have used this approach and reported they love the simplicity and convenience of having luggage delivered to and picked up from the hotel.
Scot has done a great job of planning a trip to Searchmont, which is back by popular demand from people at the end of last year’s trip. The bus will leave Green Bay the week before the Super Bowl, on January 31, 2025 and returns us home February 2, 2025. The trip is open for sign-up now. I hope to see you on the trip!
We asked people to fill out a survey regarding the question of allowing younger people to join our trips. The surveys demonstrated very strong support to allow 18-year-old adults to join our trips. The caveat is that they will be allowed only if they travel with a parent. The reason for the parental limitation is that we allow alcoholic beverages on our buses and the National drinking age is 21. Gelandesprung leaders would be placed in a no-win situation of “policing” minors regarding alcohol consumption without the parent. The Board will move through a process to define how this will occur, assuming the Board approves this change. We will have this addressed no later than the Holiday party in December.
Finally, I would like to get the word out that we have elections for the positions of Secretary, Social Events Coordinator and President at our Spring Banquet, which will be held at The Woods on Friday, April 11, 2025. Please consider becoming involved with the club. I have been on the Board for about ten years. I can tell you that this experience has been worthwhile in many ways. One of the greatest feelings is seeing people have so much fun at our events and trips. You can talk to any one of us on the Board to express interest. The Christmas party (Dec. 10) would be a great time to do that.
Tom Piette
