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I first joined the O.C.s’ after completing my applicant apprenticeship, something like 40 years ago. I had twenty years in and then took a twenty year leave of absence to do things other people only dream of, in all the lower 48 states.

I was first handed a picture of (4) certified O.C. Ski Instructors, including myself. Where are those other (3) guys?

I returned this past September, only to be informed that I was to be appointed as the New York Capital District Ski Council, O.C. Representative and Co-Chair of the O.C. Fund Raising Committee. “As long as you don’t just sit there” I have not.

” I thought you were going to go take over that Fund Raising Committee” Six months later and I can see why he felt that way. I want to commend Jill Hayes for hanging in there, but twelve years. Really. Why are we ordering (300) buttons, when we have a whole footlocker full of buttons. Why are we not ordering new Membership pins. Time to order more.

So far my assessment has led me to reactivate the O.C. sew on patch, which is depicted in all our brochures, with it’s authentic (3) pinnacle nordic symbol. It has now been deployed to Italy (24), Canada (38), going to Jay Peak (50).

I have reactivated the O.C. Snowboard Sticker (decal), which seems to be moving quite well, and can be seen on members skis in places like Mt. Snow (reggae party).

” As long as you don’t just sit there.” I was starting to raise a lot of money for the O.C.s’ via the sale of raffle tickets. I sold at a newcomer / applicant party and that party was good for $180.00.

Sales seem to have dropped off substantially after that because the woman who said “as long as you don’t just sit there” seems to have had some kind of a psycho neurotic reaction to me actually “showin um” how it’s done, when I got permission from the trip leader of the day / Alpine School Director, who was actually smiling, the bus committee co-chair,and the blessing of the Secretary of the O.C. Ski Club. “Your doing a great job.” I spontaneously began selling raffle tickets. The following week I had permission from the bus driver,the trip leader, and I don’t remember who else, to do the same thing, successfully.

The boards decision over this woke response to my not just sitting there, will over the next 64 years cost the OC 1 M

Candidate’s Bio

Matt Fabrizio – I am a Niskayuna resident who joined the club in 2010 to find friends who ski, renew my enjoyment of skiing and learn to snowboard. I am a former President (2 terms) and Board member (3 terms) of the Out of Control Ski Club. I took my first weekend ski trip with the club and currently enjoy frequent weekend ski trips and an annual trip out West. I have always been committed to finding ways to grow the club and offer ways to attract new members. I have enjoyed volunteering to support the club in different ways and encourage others to do the same, it’s a great way to meet new people and try something new.

Candidate’s Bio

I have been a member since early 2000’s, served as President, Secretary, Bus co-chair, Family chair, as trip leader on numerous trips, and also represent the Club on the NYCD Ski Council for several years. I even was able to bring my children into the Club. I realize that if this Club is to continue, we need to recruit younger members. This year, I served on the Board, was Family Chair, Council representative and coordinated Alpine Buses with Barbara Sorrell. I plan to again serve on the Family and Bus committees as well as volunteer for the Volleyball Tournament, Spring and Winter Expos, and the Golf Tournament. One big change Barbara and I have made is to combine the Nordic and Alpine buses. Now XC is able to run buses to their resorts because they ride the same bus as Alpine. The resorts are near each other, and this makes both groups more capable of filling buses. Please elect me to the Board so I can continue to serve this wonderful Club.

Fred Haefeli – Board of Directors

Most Members will know me since I have been an active Member for 25 years. Times flies when you are skiing! I ask for your support again as I am looking to sit on the Board of Directors. I believe that the Club still needs to attract more members and younger people. Activities are getting closer to what the Club experienced before the pandemic. So, we need to get the word out that the OCs are BACK!

Here is a list of positions I have held for the Club which I think helps me be an informed Board member.

3 years as VP for Skiing
Board Member from 2011 to 2019
- Some as VP for Skiing
3 years as Co-Chair for the Alpine Bus Committee
The last 6 years as Marketing Director
Part of the Ski Instructor committee for 25 years
Working as the coordinator for the Club with Warren Miller Movies
Active participate for the yearly Snow Expo
Annual Golf Outing leader for 10 plus consecutive years

This past year I started getting more active with Club activities after a short break. Items that I, along with many others, help improve was the website, Facebook presence and starting an OC Google calendar for events & buses. Also, this year I took over the duties of publishing the LiftLine newsletter and getting out the weekly informational email blasts.

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Officers 2023-2024

Mark Wilder

Erin O’Brien

Lynda Heaney

John Wimmer

Cynthia Ward

Board Members 2023-2024

Greg Bockis

Kelly Barlow

Matt Fabrizio

Jim “Mash” Waugaman

Mike Furdyna

Sylvia Haefeli

Jeff Kenton

Gail Marotti- Hossan

Meghan Ruby

Judy Franze Tewey