Hello David Pugh

HAPPY NEW YEAR

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Wow! I hope everyone had as much fun as I had at the Holiday party held at Ace Café downtown last month. It was so nice seeing everyone, doing a little dancing, and enjoying all the great food and beverages. A BIG thanks to everyone for the toys and funds for Toys for Tots—our Marines almost had to bring in a platoon to take all our donations out the door! A great job and thank you goes to our Programs Director, Robin Beckman, for the festivities and planning!

I trust everyone had a wonderful Christmas whether at home here in greater Orlando or afar. Always fun to be with family and friends, to share memories, to experience the warmth and love the season brings, and reflect on the year. Hope Santa brought you new skis or a warm sweater to take on the upcoming ski trips. Speaking of skiing, the 2019/20 ski trips are basically sold out and have waiting lists. Always need to sign up early for that special trip you want. Please check the site for last minute cancellations.

We closed 2019 with a wonderful trip led by Steve Clark to Banff/Lake Louise, Canada. Still more to come - with ski trips departing to Vail, Snowmass, Whitefish, Jackson Hole, Breckenridge, and Zermatt! I understand Zermatt may still have space if you act quickly—inquire with Trip Leader Kathryn Hardage if interested.

Aside from skiing, we also offer adventure trips. OSTC is going to Machu Picchu, Peru in May. There are a few spaces left. Please check with Amy McClurg soon, before those are all gone too! Steve Clark is leading another exciting rafting trip up to beautiful Tennessee and Georgia with a side trip to Charleston in July….always a fan favorite! See details at www.orlandoskiclub.com.

Our next social is January 8th at Winter Park Ale House from 6-8 pm. Join the fun, share your trip photos, meet your new roommates before the upcoming ski trip, or just experience being a family member of the Orlando Ski and Travel Club with old and new friends.

Happy New Year!

Rhonda Ulmer

President 

LOCAL EVENT

Monthly Social 

When:

January 8 th , 2020

Where:

 Winter Park Village Ale House

(corner of Lee Rd & Hwy 17/92)

Time: 6 - 8 pm

USE LINK BELOW TO RSVP

A FEW PICTURES FROM THE BANFF TRIP

LINK TO MORE PICTURES

SKI TRIP UPDATE

All ski trips are

SOLD OUT

but keep an eye out for cancellations.

Don't forget about 

Peru Adventure, 3 spots left 

Rafting Party Trip, 7 spots left

Flash-Whitefish-Flash

For members going on Whitefish there are new options: Glacier National Park Excursion and/or Daily Breakfast Buffet.

ZERMATT :

Space for ONE person w/Male Roommate. Few double rooms with group air still available.

Bucket list DREAM SWISS SKI & TOUR trip! ALL Swiss trip, starting in Geneva on the southern tip of Lake Geneva, surrounded by the Alps, home of many famous boutique Chocolate producers. Major French influence both in the language and cuisine. ** Next, travel east to Zermatt for FSC portion of trip, via clean & comfortable train with beautiful scenery, pass through the deepest cleft valley with views of the highest mountains. Stay at the foot of Matterhorn (iconic pyramid shaped peak) in a luxury, eclectic, fun, family owned & operated EUROPEAN hotel!  **From Zermatt, travel north via train to Lucernewith its well-preserved medieval core, elegant historic buildings, and genial atmosphere. ** Next,via luxury coach, further north to Zurich, global finance city; a cultural, social and historical melting pot with more Chocolate producers & stained-glass windows by Chagall.

UPCOMING

LOCAL EVENTS, SKI TRIPS & ADVENTURE TRIPS

LOCAL EVENT

Mark your calendars for

Orlando City Soccer’s opening game

Sat., Feb 29^th at 6 p.m. - more to come.

ADVENTURE TRIP

PERU – 11 days!

May 8^th - 19^th, 2020

(May 8^th – 23^rd, 2020 with 4-day post-trip extension)

Marvel at ancient wonders and modern culture during this once in a lifetime trip. Check Machu Picchu off your bucket list!  Immerse yourself in Peru!    

PRICE INCLUDES:Includes international airfare / airport transfers/ government taxes / fees and airline fuel charges, all land transportation and 2 internal flights, accommodations for 10 nights, 24 meals (daily breakfast, 8 lunches and 6 dinners – including 1 home-hosted lunch), 6 small group activities, gratuities for local guides / drivers / luggage porters, exploring in a small group of 16 people!

TRIP LEADER:        Amy McClurg  407-595-5627

ADVENTURE TRIP

Rafting party trip to

Blue Ridge Mountains and Charleston, SC

Tuesday, July 28th – Aug 2nd, 2020

The Best of Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina! – A True getaway! Visit with Nature and 20 of your best Ski and Travel Club Friends! You will first stay in a “NEW to us BADD ASS” Luxurious Mountain Home in Mineral Bluff Georgia that is 10,000 sq ft, 8 bedrooms, and 5.5 bathrooms! The Toccoa Lodge is a beautiful home nestled on 7 acres of private land with 1,200 ft of river front. Trails and hiking surround the property along with excellent trout fishing right in front of the Lodge

.Trip Leader: Steve Clark 407-803-2239

MONTHLY EVENTS

Join your Orlando Ski & Travel Club friends at the following events.

Visit each link for more details. 

Monthly Social

Funday Humpday

Social Happy Hour for Active People

Wednesday, January 15th, 2020from 6 - 8 PM

Ace Cafe Orlando, 100 West Livingston, Orlando

USE LINK BELOW TO RSVP

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