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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
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.
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.
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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The Cross Country committee shall organize and conduct all CLUB cross country trips
and activities.
The Audio-Visual committee shall maintain and set up the Club’s audio/video
technology at Club meetings and events as requested by the officers
The Volleyball League committee shall organize and conduct the CLUB summer volleyball league
The Alpine Trips committee shall organize and conduct all CLUB multi-day Alpine ski trips
The Alpine bus committee shall organize and conduct all CLUB single-day alpine ski trips,
and coordinate with all appropriate committees.
The website/Social Media committee shall be responsible for publishing, editing, and processing all Web related publications including, but not limited to, the Webpage, weekly information email, and special notification emails
The Snow Sports Instruction committee shall arrange and conduct all snow sports
instruction and will coordinate with the Alpine Day Bus Committee
The Racing committee shall conduct all CLUB racing activities and shall coordinate with the
Alpine Day Bus Committee.
The election committee shall solicit prospective candidates from the CLUB
membership and shall conduct the CLUB elections
The Family committee shall coordinate the activities of the Club families, work with other
committees offering family events, and report to the respective Vice President when such
activities fall under their purview
The Finance committee, which reports to the President, shall be responsible for the preparation of an annual budget, which shall be presented to the membership for approval. To comply with accepted internal control practices regarding separation of duties, the reconciliation of all bank statements for all accounts held by the Club shall be the responsibility solely of the chair of the Finance Committee. In addition, the Finance Chair shall bear the responsibility of the reconciliation of all finance reports submitting at the conclusion of each event or the fiscal year. The Finance Committee shall be responsible for securing an independent audit of the CLUB’s finances each fifth fiscal year, beginning with the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
The Fund Raising committee shall conduct the fund-raising activities of the CLUB at all meetings; specifically, but not limited to: “50/50”, raffles and the sale of CLUB merchandise sold for fund raising.
The Ambassador committee shall greet new and prospective members to CLUB meetings and
assist in making them feel welcome to the CLUB
The facilities committee shall be responsible for coordination of CLUB activities and needs with the facility the CLUB contracts with to hold meetings and conduct business. It shall negotiate contracts on the CLUB’s behalf, and schedule the facility for all meeting dates. The facilities committee shall also inventory CLUB properties, supervise and provide for storage of properties and provide the CLUB with written record of all inventory.
The History committee shall be responsible for the collection, inventory and care of CLUB
memorabilia and artifacts. It shall keep and make available logs of such history
The Marketing committee shall publicize CLUB activities, handle all relations with the press,
other news media and other ski-related entities
The Membership committee shall maintain records of membership as provided in this
Constitution and By-Laws. The committee is responsible for the creation of the annual membership cards, Child ID cards, and the generation of membership reports as requested by the Board and other committees. The committee is responsible for the collection of dues which are remitted to the Treasurer to be deposited into the CLUB banking account.
The NYCDSC reps shall consist of the representative or representatives to the New York Capital District Ski Council (NYCDSC) and shall represent the CLUB at their meetings.
The PayPal administrator shall be responsible for maintaining the Club’s PayPal account, make
deposits to the Treasurer and distribute the accounting of the deposits to designated committees.
The Publication committee shall be responsible for publishing, editing, and processing all
CLUB publications.
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