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President’s Message

GATOR TALES T H E O F F I C I A L M O N T H L Y P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E

P A L M B E A C H G A T O R S N O W S K I C L U B

Next General Membership Meeting: Thursday, November 9th at the North Palm Beach Country Club, 6:30 PM Social Hour; 7:30 PM Business

Next Board of Directors Meeting: Thursday, December 7th at the Double Tree Hotel, Palm Beach Gardens, 7:00 PM

Hello Gators,

Our club has an incredible calendar of exciting trips and activities for everyone! Please visit our website, read our weekly email blast, and look through this newsletter to find out about them and sign up. Please spread the word about us and invite your friends and coworkers to check us out so more people can join in our fun. The larger our membership grows, the more fun events we can offer for your entertainment and enjoyment.

The November General Meeting will feature a ski swap. Please bring any ski equipment and winter clothing you would like to sell and price it. If you are looking for used clothing and equipment for the ski season, this is a great way to acquire it!

Join us at our Holiday Party on Friday, December 8th at the North Palm Beach Country Club. It has been changed this year from Thursday night to Friday night to make it easier for you to enjoy a wonderful night out, and it will replace the General Meeting for December. Thank you, Evie Houston, for organizing this elegant event that will feature dinner and dancing with music provided by a DJ. Space is limited, so please buy your tickets early so that you will not miss out.

We will be having two spectacular full moon dinners at the

beach on Sunday, November 5th and Sunday, December 3rd. We will bring our own food and chairs and enjoy the moonrise over the beach in Jupiter. Thank you, Kathy Levas, for organizing these fun events.

Forty lucky Gators will be attending our fantastic Patriotic Luau party on Saturday, November 11th where we will celebrate Veteran’s Day with a barbecue dinner and music. This marvelous event is sold out, but contact Debbi Haselmire if you would like to be on the waiting list.

Join the Gators as we view the annual Palm Beach Boat Parade at Juno Park on Saturday, December 2nd. This awesome parade of festively decorated boats will light up the Intracoastal Waterway for spectators in the evening. Be sure to come early to get a parking space!

Another new tradition, the holiday candlelight walking tour in the Old Northwood Historic District, is coming up on December 17th. Tickets include entry into the showcased homes with various homes offering tastings from local restaurants and chefs. In addition, all homes will have wine, beer, and water to enjoy! Kudos to Kathy Levas for arranging this marvelous experience!

October 14th marked the start of the Leisure Bike Ride series with Ben Smith leading an enjoyable ride in Jonathan Dickinson Park. The next one will be at South Jupiter Community Park in Abacoa on November 18th with Guest Leader Ray Collie. Look for a new ride every month, and don’t forget about the special weekend camping trip and bike ride at Lake Okeechobee in February. The cabins go quickly, so make your reservation now.

Our 2018 winter ski destinations include Winter Park, Colorado; Steamboat, Colorado; Andorra and Barcelona, Spain; Taos, New Mexico; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; and Sierra Nevada, Spain. Two trips, Jackson Hole and Sierra Nevada, are taking wait list applicants. Please sign up soon to get the trip of your choice. Please visit our website, read our weekly email blast, and download our newsletter regularly to keep up with our trips.

Our Halloween Party at the American Legion Hall was an incredibly fun event. The theme was “A Blast from the Past”, focusing on costumes from the great decades of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. We all enjoyed the costume contest and the dancing. Many thanks go to Deb Haselmire for the planning, Liz Loeffler for coordinating the event, Ildiko Haidacher for serving as the emcee, Kathy Levas for manning the admission table, Sharon Eisen, Charlie Eisen, and Barbara Lioi for helping to setup, Ann West for picking up the food and delivering items back to Deb, Bill Lobb for picking up the chicken wings, Walter Marussich for picking up the pizzas and carving a pumpkin, and Bonnie Boaz for collecting for the 50/50 raffle. A special mention of admiration goes to Sharon Eisen for creating the impressive centerpieces that captured the spirit of the decades and of Halloween. Each one was amazing and unique!

A group of Gators are currently enjoying the special Halloween cruise on the Harmony of the Seas in the Western Caribbean. Thanks, Debbi Haselmire, for organizing this fun trip!

The closing of the North Palm Beach Country Club has been postponed until the end of January. It will not reopen for at least 18 months. Our final meeting there will be in January. Starting in February, we will be moving to the Marriott in Palm Beach Gardens.

Come to our regular Friday night happy hours, arranged for you by Debbi Haselmire with input from the Social and Special Activities Committee. Happy hour is a great way to start the weekend with your Gator friends. We have included some new and exciting venues mixed in with Club favorites. Be sure to join us at our special Sunday happy hour on November 12th at The Cooper Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens. If you have any ideas for happy hours, please contact Debbi.

The volunteers on our Social and Special Activities Committee are working hard to bring you great parties, events, and trips this year. If you have an idea for an event, please bring it to the committee. If you would like to get more involved, please join the committee, volunteer to lead an event or trip, or offer to assist other officers. We are looking for volunteers to help us with our events, so please watch for our next meeting. Help us to make your club even better.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

Sincerely,

Sharon Long President

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B O A R D M E M B E R S PRESIDENT Sharon Long 561.626.0406 wmarussich@comcast. net PAST PRESIDENT Evie Houston 561.762.2628 [email protected] VP SKI TRIPS Walter Marussich 561.768.6368 [email protected] VP SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Debbi Haselmire 561.281.3431 [email protected] VP SOCIALS Debbi Haselmire 561.281.3431 [email protected] TREASURER Walter Marussich 561.768.6368 [email protected] SECRETARY Kathy Levas 561.339-2661 kathyl2261 @gmail.com MEMBER AT LARGE Cheryl Barnes 781.749.2992 [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR TBD MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Tim Dai 561.827.2204 [email protected] EVENT COMPTROLLER DIRECTOR TBD

www.gatorsnowskiclub.com

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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7:00 PM 5:00 PM

BOARD HAPPY HOUR

MEETING GARDENS

ALE HOUSE

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6:30 PM 5:00 PM

GENERAL HAPPY HOUR 4:00 PM

6:00 PM MEETING RAFIKI TIKI PATRIOTIC

FULL MOON LUAU

DINNER ON PARTY

THE BEACH

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3:00 PM 5:00 PM 10:00 AM

HAPPY HOUR HAPPY HOUR ABACOA

THE SALUTE BIKE RIDE

COOPER MARKET

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5:00 PM

HAPPY HOUR

CARRABBA’S

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G A T O R T A L E S

Dear Members:

If you would like to make a payment for a

ski trip with a credit card, please notify

your trip leader and an invoice will be

created for you to pay online. You can

request to pay an installment or the full

balance of your account.

(Invoices are created by the Event

Comptroller per request of the Trip

Leaders.)

From Communications Team

STAY CONNECTED . . .

Go online to the Gator website and

update your email & mailing address!

Did you know you can advertise

in this newsletter for as little as

$10?

Condolence and Sympathy Messages

If you know of anyone in the Club who is suffering

from an illness or from the loss of a loved one, please

notify our Member at Large, Cheryl Barnes, at (781)

749-2992 or [email protected].

We would like to let them know we are thinking of

them in difficult times.

PRINTED DIRECTORY By popular demand, the Board is working on a printed directory of our members.

PLEASE make sure your information and privacy settings are correct.

View or download/print these step by step instructions on how to update your contact

information and privacy settings.

Estela Basso, Communications Team

http://www.gatorsnowskiclub.com/resources/Documents/How%20to%20do%20and%20processes/How%20to%20update%20your%20profile%20in%20the%20Online.pdf

Ski Trips From VP of Ski Trips, Walter Marussich

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Come to our next Social and Special Activities Planning Meeting being organized for January

2018. Meet at 6:30 PM; Meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Watch for date and location to be posted

soon. For more information contact Deb at 561-281-3431 or [email protected].

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2018 Ski Season in

Full Swing!

The 2018 ski season is well underway. We know you are

eager to make your plans for next year's skiing adventure,

so go ahead! Registration is now open for most trips. Here

is what we have so far:

Winter 2019 – Luxury Ski Trip to Vail, Colorado.

Working on this for next year!

Jan. 6-13, 2018 Winter Park, Colorado Ski Trip (26

spots), Trip Leader: Kevin Murtha. This is our No

Frills-All Thrills ski trip that includes 7 nights in studios

(double occupancy, 2 per studio) at the Vintage Resort

Hotel which features 2 queen beds and kitchenette, round

trip air from Palm Beach International (PBI) to Denver,

ground transport, lift tickets, pre- and post- trip parties,

après-ski happy hours, Club dinner, and bandana. Only

$1,420.* Available for sign up. Contact Trip Leader at

(954) 410-4109 or [email protected].

Jan. 20-27, 2018 Steamboat, Colorado - Florida Ski

Council Ski Trip (60 spots), Trip Leader: Ken

Kingston, Assistant TL: Scotty Howard. Saturday to

Saturday 7 night ski trip to Steamboat, Colorado with the

FLORIDA SKI COUNCIL. Standard Package includes:

Lodging at Dulany at the Gondola Condos, 2 bed/2 bath, 4

per condo. Flying from Fort Lauderdale into Hayden.

Includes ground transfers, 5-day ski lift ticket, pre-trip

party, FSC welcome party, FSC Casino Night theme party

with DJ, Club dinner, after ski happy hour(s), NASTAR

race and voucher for lunch on the mountain, ski week

commemorative pin and ID badge, and bandana. Only

$2,080.* Available for sign up. Contact Trip Leader at

[email protected].

Feb. 2-13, 2018 Andorra and Barcelona Ski & Tour

Trip (24 spots), Trip Leader: Kelly Lunsford. This is a

10 day ski and tour trip to Europe: 7 nights in Andorra and

3 nights in Barcelona. Standard Package includes: round

trip air from Miami to Barcelona via Swiss Air, round trip

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bus from Palm Beach Gardens to Miami Airport, all

transfers in Europe. Lodging at 4 Star Hotels both in

Andorra and in Barcelona. Daily breakfast and dinner in

Andorra, daily breakfast in Barcelona, 5-day lift ticket,

private bus to ski resort daily, 4 hour bus tour of

Barcelona, 4 hour bus tour of Montserrat, pre-trip party,

welcome and farewell drink, Club dinner, Club après-ski

happy hour(s), bandana, all taxes and fees. All that for only

$2,195.* Optional day tour to Carcassone, France: scenic 3

hour drive to the medieval city of Carcassone for $79.

Available for sign up. Contact Trip Leader at 561-801-

4243 or [email protected].

Feb. 3-10, 2018 Taos, New Mexico Ski Trip (32 spots),

Trip Leader: Bonnie Boaz. This is a Saturday to

Saturday 7 night ski trip to Taos, New Mexico. Lodging at

Snakedance Condos 2 bed/2 bath, 4 per condo. Ski in/ski

out. Flying from Fort Lauderdale into Albuquerque.

Includes ground transfers, dinner at La Hacienda, visit to

the city of Taos, visit to the Rio Grande Gorge, pre-trip

party, welcome reception, Club dinner, happy hour(s),

bandana, fleece vest, taxes and fees. Only $1,745.*

Available for sign up. Contact Trip Leader at 919-360-1535

or [email protected].

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Ski Trips From VP of Ski Trips, Walter Marussich

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Feb. 24-March 3, 2018 Jackson Hole, Wyoming -

Florida Ski Council Ski Trip (42 spots), Trip Leader:

Chris McArdle. We are sold out but have a waiting

list. This is a Saturday to Saturday 7 night ski trip to

Jackson Hole, Wyoming with the FLORIDA SKI

COUNCIL. Lodging at Teton Village Condos 2 bed/2

bath, 4 per condo. Free shuttle to slopes (3 minute ride).

Flying from Fort Lauderdale into Jackson Hole Airport.

Includes ground transfers, 5-day ski lift ticket, pre-trip

party, FSC welcome party with DJ, FSC theme party with

DJ, Club dinner, after ski happy hour(s), fun race and

voucher for lunch on the mountain, ski week

commemorative pin and ID badge, bandana, and use of

Sundance Swim Club hot tubs. Only $2,190.* Waitlist

sign-up available. Contact Trip Leader at 561-575-5587

(home), 561-267-5820 (cell) or

[email protected].

March 7-18, 2018 Sierra Nevada, Spain - Florida Ski

Council 10 Day European Ski & Tour Trip (64 spots)

Trip Leader: Walter Marussich, Assistant TLs: Vi

Ware and Chris Yanuzzi. This tr ip was expanded

from 42 to 64 passengers due to popular demand. We are

sold out, but there is a very short waiting list. With this

many passengers, there are bound to be some

cancellations. Standard Package includes: 3 nights in

Carmona, 5 nights in Granada, and 2 nights in

Torremolinos. In more detail, it includes round trip bus

from PBG to Miami, round trip airline tickets from Miami

to Malaga, Spain, 3 day stay in the Parador of Seville at

Carmona, Spain (breakfast and dinner), 5 days

accommodations in Granada, Spain (breakfast daily, 4

Dinners), gala party in Granada, 4 days transfer from

Granada to ski area, 2 days accommodations in the

Torremolinos-Malaga area (breakfast daily), and all

ground transportation in Spain. All accommodations are

hotel rooms – double occupancy. Lift tickets are NOT

INCLUDED. All for only $2,640.* Waitlist sign-up

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available. Contact Trip Leader at 561-768-6368 or

[email protected]. Several side trips to historic and

natural wonder attractions will be offered: Granada &

Alhambra Tour, Tropical Coast & Nerja Caves,

Alpujarras. Side trips to Gibraltar and Seville will be

included with your tour price.

*Prices are per person, double occupancy. Terms and

conditions subject to change without notice.

Familiarization trip to Cortina, Italy is available. All trip

leaders, current, former, assistants and trainees that have

completed three training sessions are welcome to apply. If

you are a current trip leader, you will not be as likely to be

selected. You must be able to attend business meetings and

make reports. Significant others are not allowed to

accompany you even if they pay their entire fare.




Special Activities From VP of Special Activities, Debbi Haselmire

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HELLO GATORS!!

Let’s talk Turkey!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Can

you believe only two months left in 2017? What a

year of activities the Gators have had! Leisure Bike

Ride Schedule is posted. Please see website for

monthly bike rides planned by Ben Smith. Back by

popular demand -- March 24, 2018, Florida

Panthers vs Arizona Coyotes Hockey Game.

Jump on the bus!!!! Be sure not to miss the Cruise

to CUBA onboard the NCL Norwegian Sky,

April 23-27, 2018 (5 days/4 nights with 2 full

days in Cuba). SOLD OUT BIKE & BARGE!!

Contact Estela Basso to be placed on a wait list for

another fabulous Bike and Barge along The

Danube: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary

with three nights in Prague, September 8–19,

2018. As always I am looking for some motivated

Gators to help plan/run any event in Special

Activities. Please contact me if you are interested in

stepping up to the plate and joining in the making of

FUN FUN FUN!!! Please join us at the next

Social and Special Activities Planning meeting

… We need your help!!!!!!

Deb Haselmire (VP Special Activities)

BUS TO FLORIDA PANTHER

HOCKEY GAME, MARCH 24, 2018

Leaving from the Airport Hilton on Southern

Boulevard, join the Gators for a great night of

hockey as the Panthers take on the Arizona

Coyotes. Price includes transportation, ticket, free

food, beer, and wine throughout the game in the

Sky Box. See flyer on website under Special

Activities for details.

HAVANA, CUBA / APRIL 23-27, 2018

Don’t miss out on this chance to

visit Cuba!!!!!!! Enjoy and relax

onboard The Norwegian Sky

for a 5-day / 4-night cruise, leaving from the Port of

Miami, with two full days in Havana and one day at

Great Stirrup Cay. This trip will sell out quickly so

don’t hesitate to book your cabin with NCL Group

Specialist, Emily Bell. See flyer on website under

Special Activities for full details.

THE DANUBE BIKE AND BARGE

2018 / SEPTEMBER 8–19, 2018

Cycle and sail with Estela Basso as she leads the

Gators along the River Danube traveling through

Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary on

one glorious holiday!!!! After the week of bike and

barge, you will spend three nights at a four-star

hotel in enchanting Prague. Only 26 spots

available so don’t delay signing up. Find full details

on the website flyer for this exciting trip in 2018!!!!!

G A T O R T A L E S


Socials From VP of Socials, Debbi Haselmire

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Hello Gator Members,

Be sure to check out some of the new and exciting Happy Hours that are being put

together for the club as well as keeping the club favorites on the schedule. Join the

Gators on Sunday, November 12th from 3:00 - 6:30 at The Cooper in Palm

Beach Gardens for a special Sunday Afternoon Happy Hour. Feel free to contact me

with any new ideas for Happy Hour venues. I will try to provide as much variety as

possible.

Two Full Moon Dinners on The Beach are scheduled for Sunday, November 5th and Sunday, December 3rd.

See flyer on website for information on times. The November 11th Patriotic Luau is SOLD OUT!!!!!

As the Holidays are approaching be sure to attend the following fun Socials: November 30th, Sandi the

Sand tree lights up Clematis by Night and December 2nd, watch the annual Palm Beach Boat

Parade pass by Juno Park. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Annual Holiday Party to be held on

Friday, December 8th this year at the North Palm Beach Country Club with DJ Mel providing your

dancing music. Very popular last year, Old Northwood Candlelight Tour, to be held this year on

Sunday, December 17th. SOLD OUT. Contact Kathy Levas to be placed on wait list.

Deb Haselmire

VP Socials

FULL MOON DINNERS ON THE BEACH

PATRIOTIC LUAU FOR VETERAN’S DAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2017

Join 40 of your fellow Gator Members on Saturday November 11th from 4:00 PM until 8:30 PM

Luau style to celebrate Veteran’s Day at Bella Vista Pool Clubhouse (Estela Basso’s place) in Jupiter.

Pulled pork and pulled chicken from Park Ave BBQ will be served with all the fixings plus dessert. Bring a

cooler with favorite beverage plus camp chair (limited number of chairs). Music will be provided for your

listening and dancing pleasure. Only $20 per person for a ticket. Limited to the first 40 members only. Also,

be sure to reserve / pay before tickets run out. Contact Deb Haselmire for your tickets. See flyer on website

under Socials & Happy Hours. (SOLD OUT)

G A T O R T A L E S



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Socials From VP of Socials, Debbi Haselmire

CLEMATIS BY NIGHT, HOLIDAY IN PARADISE, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Come see Sandi (the only 600 ton sand Christmas Tree) light up the sky with her

incredible light show as we begin the Holidays 2017. Meet about 6:00 PM in front

of the stage by the beer/wine booth.

VIEWING OF PALM BEACH BOAT PARADE, SATURDAY DECEMEBER 2, 2017

Meet up with the Gators at Juno Park to view the annual Boat Parade. Juno Park is located just north of

PGA on Elison Wilson Road (intracoastal side). Be sure to bring a chair, a cooler, and something to share.

Meet about 4:30 PM. Parking could be hard to find if you come later. Boats will be by about 7:00-7:30 PM.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY / FRIDAY DECEMBER 8, 2017

Enjoy a fine meal and dance the night away. An event not to be missed.

Sign up and pay for the Holiday Party before it sells out. Tickets only $32

for members and $37 for non-members. Contact Evie Houston or pay

online.

OLD NORTHWOOD CANDLELIGHT HOME TOUR, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017

Join the club for a fantastic evening of viewing the decorated houses in the Old Northwood area of West

Palm Beach. Be sure to secure your ticket with Kathy Levas as limited number of tickets are available.


Please Visit and Like Our New PBGSSC Facebook Page The Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club is proud to announce our new Facebook page.

Please visit us at https://www.facebook.com/palmbeachgatorsnowskiclub and “like” our

page. You are encouraged to post pictures and comments.

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Visit Our Website Take a tour of our new website. We hope

you like it ! It features:

Event Information: On ski trips and all social

activities.

Blogs: Each of your Board Members can keep you

up-to-date on the news from their area of

responsibility.

Event Registration: Register online and pay

with credit card (or checks).

Join/Renew: Membership online.

Members Only Area*: Password protected area

with a searchable Directory and other content.

Forums: Where members can discuss topics of interest with other members.

Surveys: Where members can vote on preferences.

Customizable Member Profile: You can add a head shot of yourself and set

your privacy settings (what information would you like to share and what to keep

private).

Photo Albums: Pictures taken at our events...are you there?

*In order to access the Members Only area, your membership for the current

fiscal year (June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017) must be current or the system will not let

you in. If you need to join or renew your membership, you can do so online. Your

login is your e-mail. Each member needs a unique e-mail.

If you are logging in for the first time, click "Forgot Password" and a password will

be e-mailed to you from [email protected]. If you do not see the

e-mail shortly, check your spam/junk folder.

If you have joined/renewed recently via check and you cannot log in, your check

may be being processed. Otherwise, we may be missing your e-mail or there may

be a typo in it.

Please contact the Communications Team at

[email protected] for help.

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Gator Snow Ski Club

2016-2017 Advertising Rates on Website or E-Mail blasts

WEBSITE ADVERTISING:

Select the size and the page(s) where ad will be shown for 12 months. All ads include a clickable link to your website.

Full Size Display (300 x 300 pixels)

Home Page plus Sponsor Page

One Inner Page plus Sponsor Page Sponsor Page Only

$400 $300 $200

Half Size Display (300 x 150 pixels)

Home Page plus Sponsor Page

One Inner Page plus Sponsor Page Sponsor Page Only

$200 $150 $75


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G A T O R T A L E S

Example of Quick Link: My Company is Great!

Your ads will run in the locations selected, for one full year. All the ads will be image-maps or links, that

will take the user to your website when they click. Make all checks payable to the Gator Snow Ski Club.

Don’t have an ad? NO PROBLEM! I will create one for you (fee $50/hour payable to Gator Snow Ski Club).

Most ads take 1 hour, perhaps 2 hrs. if many revisions.

Do you want to use your business card? That would fit nicely in the half size display. Scan it and send it to

me via e-mail. Or I can scan it for you for $20 (again, payable to the Club).

Contact: Estela Basso [email protected] 561.214.1603

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E-MAIL BLASTS

Add your ad to our weekly e-mail blasts.

Your ad size should be up to 600 pixels wide, and up to 150 pixels tall. All ads include a

clickable link to your website.

Price per inclusion ONLY $10

Buy 4 inclusions $8/each

Buy 10 inclusions $6/each

Buy 20 inclusions or more: $5 each!!!!

Page Banner Any Page (600 x 150 pixels) $500

Quick Links ( 1-4 words with hyperlink)

Example of Quick Link: My Company is Great!

Home Page plus Sponsors Page

One Inner Page plus Sponsors Page Sponsors Page Only

$125 $100 $80



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Event Planning

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ONCE A MONTH

Join Debbi every month for

the Event Planning

Committee Meeting. Look

for dates to be announced.

Look for our Mascot at Happy Hour

Look for the Gator Sign and

the Alligator Head full of

candy, seen here at the

Snuggery for Blue Jeans Night

Out on August 15, 2017.

Gator members have fun at

Carmine’s Happy Hour on

August 18, 2017.

G A T O R T A L E S

Volunteer for Club Activities Estela Basso volunteers as

guest leader for Ben Smith’s

Juno Beach Bike Ride on

December 3, 3016.

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Debbi Haselmire VP / Special Activities

Betty Williams

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Membership Renewals for New Club Year Starting June 1, 2017 Our 2017-2018 membership year began on June 1, 2017. In order to participate in most of our trips and

weekend events, you must be a member. Please take the time to renew your membership. Your dues are

used to pay for our operating expenses, our Membership Picnic, and the free food you get at many of our

meetings. Please support your Club. Member name tags are available upon request at our general meetings.

Membership applications can be downloaded on-line at our website at www.gatorsnowskiclub.com. They are

also available to fill out at our general meetings. Dues are $40 per year for single memberships and $60 for

family memberships. You can mail in your application, turn it in at a meeting, or pay on-line with a credit

card. For your convenience, a membership application is included on the following page of this newsletter.

G A T O R T A L E S

Your Club Needs Volunteers! Your Club Needs Volunteers!

We are looking for volunteers in several categories to help our Club succeed in the 2016-2017 year that

started on June 1st.

Social and Special Activities Planning Committee—We need more members to help with our

events and activities. If you have ideas for new events that you would like to help implement, come to our

next meeting. We meet every month on a Tuesday at a date and location that will be shown on the

website under the All Events Calendar. Come at 6:30 PM to order food and drinks. The meeting starts at

7:00 PM. For more information, please contact Debbi Haselmire at 561-281-3431 or

[email protected].

Trip Leaders and Assistant Trip Leaders—For Ski Trips, contact Estela Basso at 561-214-1603 or

[email protected]; for other trips, contact Debbi Haselmire at 561-281-3431 or

[email protected].

Event Leaders—If you are interested in leading one of our events, please contact Betty Williams at

561.575.2460 or [email protected] or Debbi Haselmire at 561-281-3431 or

[email protected].

Officer Assistants—Volunteers are needed to be assistants to the VP/Ski Trips, VP/Special Activities,

VP/Socials, and Treasurer. Must be members in good standing and comfortable with computers and with

experience using e-mail, Excel, and Word.

Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club

P.O. BOX 31524

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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