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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Can you believe it is already March and spring is a few weeks away! Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward an hour on March 8th. Time is flying by and it always seems to go faster during ski season. The Breckenridge and Zermatt ski trips depart in March and will be the last of the OSTC ski trips for this season.

But wait, want a sneak preview of next season’s trips? Your Board is planning an exciting event at Wekiva Island. Enjoy a barbeque lunch, swimming, kayaking, canoeing and socializing with OSTC friends. Bring a friend or co-worker to sign-up as a new member and get a $25.00 discount off your next trip. The best part of the event - you will be the first to learn the details of next season’s OSTC trip line up! So, save the date - Sunday, May 3 from 9:00 – 2:00. More information to come via OSTC Website and Email.

In just two short months, we will be holding elections. Speaking of elections, the club is always looking for members to become engaged in the Club’s behind the scenes operations. If you want to be a future leader of OSTC or just want to volunteer time to share your ideas and talents, there is a seat for you at the table! The personal benefits of helping the club plan local events, contributing to marketing or financial planning ideas, and helping the club grow can be very gratifying. Just send me an email or fill out an interest form online.

Don’t forget the next OSTC Social is March 11th, at Miller’s Ale House in Winter Park. Look forward to seeing you there!

“Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets” -Oscar Wilde 

Rhonda Ulmer

President 

LOCAL EVENT

Monthly Social 

When:

March  11th , 2020

Where:

 Winter Park Village Ale House

(corner of Lee Rd & Hwy 17/92)

Time: 6 - 8 pm

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A FEW PICTURES FROM JACKSON HOLE 

SKI TRIP

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A FEW PICTURES FROM 6 POINT BREWERY

Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux

LOCAL EVENT

“Save the date!  Saturday, April 4^th for a fun day at Treetop Trek Adventures hosted by Anne Peeper. 

Zip, climb, crawl and careen your way through these self-guided courses, from easy to expert, over acres of lush Florida landscapes offering incredible views!  See part of the Brevard Zoo from another point of view in the canopy above wild animals and enjoy exhilarating zip lines through the trees and traverse swinging logs and even a high-wire bicycle!   https://www.treetoptrek.com/

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

BOARD MEMBER FEATURE

ROBIN BECKMAN

I was raised in a military family, my father being a career Marine, and a three war veteran. After years of moving, my family settled in DeLand. I attended Daytona Beach Community College (aka Daytona Beach State College) to secure a profession in nursing, with an “Operating Room Technician” certification. Later I moved to Indianapolis to work as a private surgery nurse, and attending Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis for further studies. I received certification as a CPR instructor as well, while in Indianapolis. I worked as a surgery nurse for 17 years, before returning to DeLand, getting married, and switching professions to Real Estate. Serving as a Florida realtor for 27 years, I opened my real estate brokerage in 2015, and presently serving on the “Professional Standards Committee” for the West Volusia Association of Realtors.

Having a passion for horses, I was blessed with my first horse at the age of 11. As an equestrian, I experienced the joys of several facets of riding. After a 30 year hiatus, I am back in the saddle again, having volunteered Saturday mornings helping children with special needs participate in “Equine Therapy”. I also volunteer for transport for the Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay, as Dalmatians hold a special place in my heart.

At the age of 61, I learned to snow ski. Having enjoyed several ski trips with OSTC, my ski motto is “low and slow”, as a professed “green slope only” skier. I have enjoyed getting to know the members of the club, forming friendships that I truly cherish. I presently serve as “Program Director” for Orlando Ski and Travel Club, a position truly enjoyed. 

MONTHLY EVENTS

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

Visit each link for more details. 

Monthly Social

THIRSTY THURSDAY

Social Happy Hour for Active People

Thursday, March 26th, 2020 from 6 - 8 PM

2000 N Orange Ave Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32804

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