DE-LIGHTED at our Holiday December membership meeting~so many faces and so many new faces to welcome to SSC, and the decorations and ambiance at Boomerangs were exceptional. We had a phenomenal giving Tuesday and our efforts raised over 100 lbs. of food donations and over $2,000 cash donations to the Central PA Food Bank. You delight our club, so thank you for being part of our annual cause.

I am also delighted to share that I have been a part of many SSC trips over the past several years, and I feel compelled to ask you to again, read the newsletter! 

Members Alert!!! As we continue to grow our club and develop more ski trips, and more non-ski trips in the future years, the questions always abound regarding what the trip leaders do. This is what they do for you before, during and after the trips:

They work diligently with tour operators, accommodations, resorts, bus companies, and the ski club financial teams to develop pricing and schedules. 

They work diligently to communicate clearly to all through the trip information, the trip terms and the website announcements what the whole trip experience will be. 

They communicate frequently after the participants are accepted, regarding the how, when and what will occur during the trips within the parameters of the pricing program. In today’s world, sometimes the destinations change the ground rules, so we need to be flexible when that happens.

They are not a travel agency guide person. They are helpful, representing the ski club and the trip offering. They are not your personal travel consultant. They cannot change group travel arrangements, group bus arrangements, group ski pass arrangements, anything scheduled and planned and outlined in the trip terms. Like a scout, they are kind, helpful, cheerful, loyal, thrifty and trustworthy. This is their role and what they do as a trip leader.

I am delighted with our past and future trip leaders, thank you. Enjoy the trips this year, sign up for the newly announced non-ski trip to California, and hold your breath for the spring announcements of ski trips in 2027!

Enjoy life, and Happy New Year!!

Priscilla St. Jacques-Glusko

UPCOMING ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

BOARD OPENINGS & NOMINATIONS FROM THE FLOOR JANUARY 6

Nominations for the 2026/2027 board will be presented at the January 6, 2026 SSC membership meeting. At that time, nominations will also be taken from the floor for the club year that runs from April 1 to March 30. Individuals nominated in this way must be present at the meeting and accept the nomination to be added to the slate for the February 3, 2026 election. Board positions consist of President, Trip Vice President, Social Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer,  Membership Chairperson, two Directors and the Past President.

Board positions become vacant due to fulfillment of term limits of these positions or people stepping down to meet other obligations. The Board of Directors manages the day-to-day operations of SSC, bringing us the programs, activities and trips that we enjoy year after year. We need your support and welcome new people to step up! If you are thinking about serving on the 2026/2027-Board or have any questions about director or officer responsibilities, please contact Past President Dyan Yingst at skierdyan@comcast.net or by phone at 717-979-4152.