Category: History

Council dues for the coming season remain unchanged at $35. Invoices will be coming out this month. Meadville ski club is dropping out of council. They have only four members. There was some discussion about the lack of young people participating in ski clubs. $500 was approved to Shenago Valley’s High School learn to ski…

Iceland Recap —- Land of Fire and Ice We began our journey with the Golden Circle Tour viewing powerful waterfalls and abundant rivers. We visited a Tomato and Horse Farm where the hot house had rows and rows of cherry tomatoes climbing up to the ceiling. It is a labor intensive operation where the entire…

Dave Potts, VP lead the meeting. Patty Ann McLaughlin reported that the February 25 – March 4, 2023 trip to Beaver Creek is full with 38 ski club members. Mary Ann has 36 reservations for this year’s Christmas Party on December 18.  She expects to receive more checks as we usually have around 90 attendees. …

President Joe Hrason led the meeting at the Middle Road Inn. Judy Neyer spoke of the two trips planned by WPSC.  For more information go to Council’s website.  Mary Ann Sarver reported that as of today 36 skiers have signed up for the ski-in/ski out 2023 Beaver Creek, Colorado ski trip.  Patty Ann McLaughlin, Ski…

Mary Ann Sarver – 325 Saddlebrook Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 1maryatravel@gmail.com Phone (724-939-3394) or 412-302-6007 CHRISTMAS PARTY – DECEMBER 18 (6-10PM) Hampton Banquet Hall – Sign up and details are in this newsletter. Please send in reservations ASAP. ————————————————————————————————— Wilderness Voyageurs Bike Trips: Patty Ann has become a bike guide for Wilderness Voyageurs and submitted…

CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR DER SITZMARK MEMBERS AND GUESTS WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 18, 2022 (Sunday Night) TIME: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM PLACE: HAMPTON BANQUET HALL 5416 – Route 8 Gibsonia, PA 15044 PHONE – (724) 444-6770 PRICE: $30 – FOR MEMBERS $40 – NON-MEMBERS ENJOY A FULL COURSE BUFFET-STYLE DINNER Red Sangria…

Joe Hrason lead the meeting with about a dozen members present. Upcoming events were discussed. Ron reported there is $3549.25 in the treasury and mentioned that dues have remained the same for many years. Dues for membership are now overdue. If you haven’t already paid your dues, please do so now. Membership form is below.…

Mary Ann Sarver – 325 Saddlebrook Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 1maryatravel@gmail.com Phone (724-939-3394) or 412-302-6007 CHRISTMAS PARTY – DECEMBER 18 (6-10PM) Hampton Banquet Hall – Sign up and details are in this newsletter. SKI TRIP TO BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO – Must get reservations in as trip will be closed out soon. See Flyer and Sign…

RECAP – STEAM BOATING ON THE MISSISIPPI -Sept 25 – Oct 5, 2022 Our journey began in New Orleans with a local guide guiding us through the “Big Easy.” Seeing the historic Jackson Square and the French Quarter were just a few of the highlights. A trip to a cemetery was interesting as they bury…

Der Sitzmark Ski Club and Hunt Club Present: “David” in Lancaster, PA November 9-10, 2022 Wednesday/Thursday David: Master Poet, Fearless Warrior. Anointed King. After unprecedented victories lead to devasting failures, this passionate warrior will face the biggest battle of all: the one within himself. Experience one of the most legendary bible stories as it comes…