One year ago when starting my first term as president, these words were offered: “Advice from a very wise man: Plan for the Best and Prepare for the Worst”. As we head into the 2022-2023 season, we see the travel and skiing industries continue to evolve. It has been an impossible task to keep up with all of the industry changes that are seemingly revised daily. Trips this year had multiple ground and airline itinerary changes. Many occurred within the two weeks prior to departure. It has been obvious that as COVID and travel restrictions ease, the airlines, airports, bus companies and hotels are understaffed and less-than-prepared to return to a normal travel volume. New this year will be LIFT TICKETS! Yes, I repeat LIFT TICKETS. There is not enough area in this column to cover this subject. Please see the article on the Trips page prepared by Becky explaining what we have learned so far.

Going forward, let’s remind everyone that SSC is a volunteer organization. Without volunteers and their families willing to sacrifice their time and effort we would not have a Ski Club. Before introducing this year’s board and trips, let’s review the definition of Volunteer.

vol·un·teer

• a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.

• To work for an organization without being paid.

Your 2022-2023 Board of Directors:

• Bob Havice - President
• Becky Havice - Trip Vice President
• Suzanne Laughman - Social Vice President
• Lynn Hannon - Treasurer
• Priscilla St. Jacques-Glusko - Secretary
• Gary Smith - Membership
• Barb Collier - Director
• Linda Randby - Director
• Sherry Predix - Past President

• Aspen/Snowmass, CO
• Palisades at Tahoe, CA (formerly Squaw Valley)
• Park City, Utah
• Telluride, CO

On March 29, Social VP Suzanne Laughman and the 2022-2023 Social Committee met and created a new calendar of events you will not want to miss. See the full list of Social Events and Deck Parties on the Social Events page of this website.

You can stay connected with SSC by visiting the club website, checking us out on Facebook and Meetup, also paying close attention to important Email Blasts as well as the SSC Newsletter.

Hope to see you on your bike or hiking a trail this summer.

Bob

The Board of Directors of the Susquehanna Ski Club (SSC) considers the health and safety of ALL of our members and guests a top priority. Due to the recent surge of cases of Covid-19, SSC will continue to institute Covid protocol for all meetings, events and trips provided by SSC. To participate in any SSC meeting, event, or trip, the "Covid Release for SSC" form (click on hyperlink to open this PDF) must be completed and signed by members and guests before entering a meeting room, event, or boarding a bus. Please read this form at your convenience, print if possible and bring it with you to our next meeting or event. If you cannot print it, copies will be available upon registration at the meeting/event. We ask that if you are sick, have a sore throat or fever that you please stay home.