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President’s Message
As we begin our final month of the 2013/14 ski season, I believe it is important to remind everyone that our operational hours are adjusted as our member and guests visits decrease. Schedule adjustments generally take place after mid-March, or as weather may dictate. Please refer to the schedule within your directory or accessible via the Season Calendar link directly on our website. And as always, you can verify we are open by calling the office 262-246-3090 or checking our website for Dennis’ daily message.
The last scheduled “Event” of the season is our St. Pat’s Deck Party, Sunday March 16th. Last season’s pictures can be found on the website at Ausblick.org. Click on the Photos drop-down menu, 2012-2013/St. Patrick’s Day 2013. Two seasons ago we skied in 81 degree weather, last year’s party wasn’t as warm, yet made for a great party still. Will the “luck of the Ausblick Irish” continue??? Stop on by and find out first hand. There will be food and beverage available, for as long as it lasts.
As we wind down the 2013-14 season, it is important to acknowledge the awesome support our Ski School and Ski Patrol have provided for our Membership and Guests. Our Ski School, under the Leadership of Jim Polaski for the past twelve years, has been the foundation for many of our Members and Guests in their instruction of skiing and snowboarding. From first timers to those simply hoping to improve their skills, Jim and his staff have insured Ausblick is able to provide the skills training Members and Guests rely upon. Our Ski School is one of the best in the State, please take the opportunity to thank Jim and his staff as the season winds down.
I’d like to also Thank our Ski Patrol for the outstanding job they’ve done throughout the season. For anyone not aware of it, our Ski Patrol is comprised of Ausblick Members. Their preseason training and re-certifications start months before the snow hits the ground and it’s not uncommon to notice additional training taking place on the hill shortly after we’re open for skiing. Additionally, Ski Patrol has sponsored our January Men’s Day for the past two years and as always, Hosts their Annual Ski Patrol Carnival which is one of the social highlights of any season. I also would ask that words of appreciation be extended to Patrol Representative Nick Rogne and his staff as the season winds down.
And finally, save some of those kudos for Dennis and his staff. Some are highly visible, many quietly go about getting things done so our Members and Guests can enjoy the Ausblick experience. Please offer them a few kind words over the remainder of our ski season.
One final reminder, Ausblick will remain open, although with a sensible modified schedule as crowds wind down. And while we won’t be making snow again, grooming, tilling and most other creative things will be done to reasonably extend our season, so long as enough members are interested in coming out to ski and snowboard. Sunday’s Deck Party is only the middle of March. It’s likely we have a ways to go before we put the 2013/14 season behind us.
See you around the Club!
Bob Turowski,
President- Ausblick Ski Club
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