Hello Mon Valley Ski Club and Friends!! Saturday, October 26, our Mon Valley Ghosts, Ghouls, and Goblins will be descending at the Bear Rocks Community Center, 161 Big Springs Road, Acme, PA 15610 for our October Membership Meeting.

Registration will start at 5:00 PM and there will be a cash bar with very reasonable priced drinks beginning at 5:00 PM. Pizza and Wings will be served at 6:00 PM. Dinner is FREE to Members and A fee of $15.00 for Non-members. The President,

Dan Porter will conduct the official meeting starting at 7:00 PM. As mentioned at the October meeting we will continue to collect $40 for Dues and ask for Volunteers to Sign up for the November 9 th Willis Ski Swap sale. Dan will continue to go over and answer any other questions regarding upcoming activities and events. Costumes would be enjoyed by all but are totally optional. So Please come and join us for a fun night of enjoyment!!

**NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES.**

Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

If you should decide to cancel please let us know as soon as possible. We had 12 no shows at the last meeting and this does affect the amount of food that will be ordered for the event. We are aware things change however, try to keep us informed. This is your club and your money.

REMINDER: If you were unable to attend the meeting last month take a minute to review the September MVSC General Membership Meeting Minutes.

Back by popular demand! Join us for a fun night of bowling at the Wicked Googly with your fellow MVSC club members. We have lanes reserved for up to 28 bowlers.

The cost is $10 per member/bowler and $25 for non-members. This gets you 2 hours of bowling, free rental of the stylish bowling shoes they have, along with pizza and soft drinks!

There is a full-service bar with very reasonably priced drinks and a full menu if you would like to purchase additional food.

They also have live bands every Saturday night starting at 9:00 – so if you want to make a ‘night of it’ you can stick around to enjoy the music.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 2nd so that we have a final count to confirm with the venue.

Please join us in kicking off the First Official Mon Valley Ski Club Membership Meeting of Calendar year 2024-2025!
This event will take Place at
Barron’s Red Silo,
206 Calvary Church Road,
Champion, PA 15622 (First Floor),
Saturday, September 28, 2024.

The menu will consist of hotdogs,hamburgers, baked beans, salads and dessert. Water will be provided. If you want a different beverage, this is a BYOB event.

Cost of the event will be $0 for Members and $10 for guests. (Members with specific food requirements please let us know).

1. Annual dues ($40.00) will be collected at this meeting

2. Sign up sheets for the Willi’s / MVSC Ski Swap Nov 9, 2024 will be available at the meeting

3. If you know someone who has a portable fire pit that is willing to lend it to us, we have permission to have a bonfire at this meeting. Please contact Dan Porter of Darlene Grabill to arrange.

Event and sign up will start at 4:30 Dinner at 5:30 PM and meeting at 6:30-8:00 PM. Club President , Dan Porter, if you have not met him already will talk about upcoming Events, review our planned budget, answer questions, and introduce our current Board Members.

We are all open to your suggestions, new ideas and wish to welcome you to the club.

Volunteers to to set up, clean up, etc. are needed, please contact Darlene at 412-889-8224

Looking forward to seeing you to celebrate and join in on the upcoming Ski Season with old friends and NEW friends!!

PLEASE RESPOND NO LATER THAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024.

Weekday Golf outing!!

Wednesday September 11th at 9:30am, Mon Valley heads to the links for a mid-week 9-hole golf outing

Designed for those for whom the word “handicap” refers to their entire game, everyone from beginners to those who have shot a few pars, this day is for yoU! We don’t even keep score!

For $19 you get 9 holes of golf at Luke’s Links at Norvelt Golf Club and a golf cart. We will then have lunch at their very nice restaurant. All of this is self-funded!

You can form your own foursome, or we will do it for you. We will form up and start at 9:30am. You can “play your own” or play a scramble (best ball) format within your group. That means if you hit a bad shot, take your ball up to the best shot of your group!

Event coordinator for this golfing event is Dan Porter

It will be held at Luke’s Links, the 9-hole course at the Norvelt Golf Club in Norvelt, Pa

Norvelt Golf Club
168 Holly Place
Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666

Remember, this is just a fun event and all you need are clubs and a sense of humor!

The MVSC golfers, good and bad, will take to the links at Middlecreek Golf Course for a day of fun, sun and ever-elusive birdies! Come take some swings with us!

Member cost will be $27 per person for nine holes with cart.
Non Member cost $32 per person for nine holes with cart

We will start at 11:00 am, and conclude with hot dogs and snacks provided by the club.

Michelle Harper will be hosting this event.

Attention all MVSC hard partiers, wine drinkers, and those just wanting a fun afternoon out! We’re continuing our “Summer Wine Series” with a Stone Villa Wine Cellars on Saturday AUGUST 17 th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Admission is purchase one bottle of wine per couple.

Music will be provided by VANDELLS (oldies) from 1-5

MVSC will reserve some picnic tables at noon in the grassy area. Bring your folding chairs, your friends and some snacks to share with the group.

Come enjoy the day with us!

Stone Villa Wine Cellars
1085 Claypike Rd, Acme
724-423-5604

Please join us for our MVSC Summer Picnic @ Laurel Hill State Park on Sunday, August 4 from Noon to sunset. Bring your family, children, grandchildren, and friends to our summer picnic. Look for the tents that will be set up behind the concession stand and beach area. Park is Pet friendly but please have your dog on a leash.

Laurel Hill State Park is truly a wonderful nature sanctuary where we can relax and enjoy all kinds of summer fun. You can swim in the lake or just relax on the beach. You can bring your own kayaks or bikes, or you can rent bikes, kayaks, canoes, fun hydro bicycles, and standup paddle boards. You can take a bike ride on a bike trail or do a hike. We will have volunteers available to lead a hike or a bike ride. There is a volleyball net on the beach, and we will have cornhole, badminton and other fun activities for adults and children. Bring your own lawn chairs.

You can BBQ and/or bring your own favorite summer picnic foods. If you wish to share a favorite dish with others that would be welcomed! Bring charcoal if you plan to BBQ. NO ALCOHOL allowed in Pennsylvania state parks. There is a concession stand available 3 minutes from the lake beach with hot dogs, ice cream, etc.

The club will provide water and ice.

BE AWARE THERE IS NO ELECTRIC AT THIS PICNIC SITE.

Please RSVP to Virginia Davidovich by July 24.

Golf outing, third time’s the charm edition!!

The Mon Valley “Duffers” head to the links for our first golf outing of the season! This event is for everyone from non-golfers to almost good golfers and everyone in between!

It will be held at Luke’s Links, the 9-hole course at the Norvelt Golf Club in Norvelt, Pa on Sunday, June 30th at 10:00 a.m.

Norvelt Golf Club
168 Holly Place
Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666

A complimentary “tee bag”, crackers and water will be provided. Check-in starts at 9:30 am and the “shotgun start” begins at 10:00.

Greens fee $20 for all.
Non members $10 additional for food.

There will be skill prizes and pizza, salad, pop on the deck afterwards.

You can bring your own foursome or have our expert team put you with other members! Remember, this is just a fun event and all you need are clubs and a sense of humor!

The oldies group, the Vandells, will be playing for us in our next Winery Day at the Stone Villa.

Watch this space for more information as we get closer!

MVSC will be holding their first picnic of the 2024 summer calendar at the ICV pavilion in Champion.’

A great deal more information on this event will be provided shortly but mark your calendar!

The Mon Valley “Duffers” head to the links for our first golf outing of the season! This event is for everyone from non-golfers to almost good golfers and everyone in between!

It will be held at Luke’s Links, the 9-hole course at the Norvelt Golf Club in Norvelt, Pa on Saturday May 18th at 10:00 a.m.

Norvelt Golf Club
168 Holly Place
Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666

A complimentary “tee bag”, crackers and water will be provided. Check-in starts at 9:30 am and the “shotgun start” begins at 10:00.

Greens fee $20 for all.
Non members $10 additional for food.

There will be skill prizes and pizza, salad, pop on the deck afterwards.

You can bring your own foursome or have our expert team put you with other members! Remember, this is just a fun event and all you need are clubs and a sense of humor!

Attention all MVSC hard partiers, wine drinkers, and those just wanting a fun afternoon out! The second event in our “Summer Wine Series” will again be held at Stone Villa Wine Cellars.”

Saturday June 1st from 1:00pm – 5:00pm.

Music will be provided by the Mojo Makers. Norvelt Pizzeria will be selling food on the patio from 1:00 til 5:00!

And it’s free!

We’ll reserve some picnic tables at noon in the grassy area. Bring your folding chairs, your friends and some snacks! Come enjoy the day with us!

The MVSC bicyclists are hitting the trails a few times this summer! Our first event will be a combined bicycle ride followed by a picnic at the Viscontis.

The ride will begin at noon on Sunday May 26, 2024 starting at the Rockwood GAP Trailhead. There will be two distinct groups:

• Beginner’s ride Rockwood to Garrett (14 miles or less roundtrip)

• Advanced rides Rockwood to Meyersdale (24 miles or less roundtrip)

• Rockwood GAP Trailhead:

  • 300 Rockdale Rd

  • Rockwood, PA 15557

Rules of the rides

• Electric bikes welcome

• Breaks as needed. Casual riding style. “No one left behind!”

• Water and snack bars will be provided

Picnic at 5:00pm at Visconti’s

• 13 Snow Drift Lane

• Champion, Pa. 15622

Cost

• Member Cost Covered dish or $10 per person

• Non-Member Cost Covered dish or $15 per person

Non-bikers are welcome to register and join Dan (I will ride anything that has two wheels and a large motor) at the picnic!

Please respond by Wednesday May 22nd and in your reply indicate whether you are riding and picnicking, riding only, or picnicking only

Attention all MVSC hard partiers, wine drinkers, and those just wanting a fun afternoon out! We’re starting our “Summer Wine Series” with a Stone Villa Wine Cellars “Open House”

Saturday May 11 th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm.

Music will be provided by Backstreets Unplugged. Stone Villa-sponsored events include Hula-hoop and limbo contests andhourly door prizes!

And it’s free!

We’ll reserve some picnic tables at noon in the grassy area. Bring your folding chairs, your friends and some snacks! Come enjoy the day with us!

Please join your Mon Valley Ski Club Friends at the Donegal V.F.W. Post #6743, 110 Veterans Lane, Jones Mills, PA 15646 Picnic Pavilion , Saturday, May 4, 2024, (3 PM-8 PM) to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby.  Bring your lawn chairs and a covered dish per couple as we spend the afternoon and early evening picnicking and watching the 150th Kentucky Derby Event. 

The BYOB social will start at 3:00 PM, snacks will be provided; dinner will be served at 5:00 PM. Race will take place @6:45 PM in the pavilion. PLEASE park in the main VFW parking lot and not in the picnic area.

“JUST FOR FUN” bring a few $5 bills to bet on some ponies. 

• Ladies and Gentlemen dress up and wear your favorite Derby Hat!!

• The fire pit will be live so drag your chair over and party with friends!

• Feel free to bring your friends along with their covered dish and donations!

• If you know what you are bringing, please respond to the Punchbowl invitation accordingly.

• We are looking for individuals to sign up for setup, kitchen, cleanup etc. If you haven’t volunteered yet,  

Please email: monvalleyski@gmail.com . LET US KNOW THE TIME YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP, ALONG WITH YOUR NAME & CONTACT INFO. (SET UP WILL TAKE PLACE @2 PM).

MEMBERS COSTS

• $0 WITH COVERED DISH

• $10 PER PERSON WITHOUT A DISH

NON-MEMBERS COSTS

• $10 WITH A COVERED DISH

• $15 PER PERSON WITHOUT A DISH

***RSVP NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024***   COME AND JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY WITH FRIENDS!!

Check out our freshly-updated website at: https://www.monvalleyskiclub.org/

Come out for MVSC’s first Spring Hike at Highlands Sporting Clay’s Grille, located at Seven Springs. Our group will meet inside the dining/fireplace area of the Sporting Clay’s at 10.00am, we will start our hike/walk at 10:30am. This will be an easy hike, so come out and get your legs in shape for other summer activities. Our hiking group will return to the Clay’s from where we started around 11:30am, there we can enjoy lite appetizers of your choosing provided by MVSC.

Fee
Members $0
Guests $10

10:00 AM: Gather at the Highlands Sporting Clays at Seven Springs parking lot
10:30 AM –11:30-ish Hiking

All ages and skill levels are invited

Light appetizers courtesy of Mon Valley Ski Club after completing our hike

Back by popular demand! Join us for a fun night of bowling at the Wicked Googly with your fellow MVSC club members. We have lanes reserved for up to 28 bowlers.

The cost is $10 per member/bowler and $25 for non-members. This gets you 2 hours of bowling, free rental of the stylish bowling shoes they have, along with pizza and soft drinks!

There is a full-service bar with very reasonably priced drinks and a full menu if you would like to purchase additional food.

They also have live bands every Saturday night starting at 9:00 – so if you want to make a ‘night of it’ you can stick around to enjoy the music.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 17th so that we have a final count to confirm with the venue.

IT’S ELECTION TIME!!

Our annual Election Meeting which will be held at Highland Hall & Banquet Center, PA-31, Jones Mills, PA 15646 (across from Sarnelli’s Market). We would love to have all members attend so that you may have an opportunity to either run for an officer role and/or cast your vote for the upcoming year 2024-2025. As you know, we have elections each year and positions available.

Michelle Harper has been appointed as the Election Chair and will conduct this Annual Election. Elections shall be by secret Ballot. Michelle can be contacted by email: monvalleyski@gmail.com with nominations for officers,

All Positions can be viewed at our web site: https://www.monvalleyskiclub.org/bylaws-constitution. Please submit your name to Michelle no later than April 12, 2024 so she can prepare for the meeting. The day of the election you can still be considered for a position by being nominated and added to the slate. (If you have signed up already there is no need to contact Michelle again.) Additional questions please email Michelle.

The club will be providing a Taco Bar.

This event is BYOB. Be sure to bring your mixers!! Water provided.

Cost
Members $0.00
Guests $10.00

Sign In: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Meeting and Election: 7:00 PM

RSVP: BY THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024

RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 9TH TO HERE!

An old-fashioned hamburger & weenie roast!!

 Please join our Mon Valley Ski Club friends for an old-fashioned hamburger & weenie roast to celebrate the 2023-2024 ski season! We’ll set up in the North lot alongside the Lost Boy Trail for hamburgers, hotdogs, sodas, and water. No visible alcohol, please!

We’ll even have Bobby’s chili to spice up the dogs!

 Be prepared for cold weather and dress in layers (with boots as it is often muddy!). Last year’s tailgate was cold, and we were all bundled up!

 There is no charge for members and a $5 charge for guests. Please try to stop by whether skiing/boarding or just enjoying some fresh air at 7 Springs!

Please bring your own chair(s) and while shareable snacks aren’t being requested, they’re always enjoyed!.

May move to East lot at the last minute depending on conditions

Member Cost: $0.00 with Pot Luck item, $10.00 without
Guest Cost: $10.00 with Pot Luck item, $20.00 without

This is a BYOB event (Bring your own choice of beverage and don’t forget your mixer.)

Please come and join the Mon Valley Ski Club Monthly Membership Meeting, Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Highlands Hall Banquet Center, PA-31 Jones Mills, PA 15646 (across from Sarnellis Market). This will be a POT LUCK EVENT!! This is your chance to bring your favorite Irish Dish, dessert, salad or appetizer!!

5:00 PM - Socializing and Sign In,
6:00 PM - Pot Luck Dinner,
7:00 PM - Start of Meeting to discuss upcoming Spring and Summer Events.

Be sure to wear your Green for Good Luck!! And always remember that for each petal on the Shamrock this brings a wish your way, Good Health, Good Luck and Happiness for Today and Every Day. Hope to see you there!

Join / bring your friends for a big self-directed day of skiing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking, eating & drinking at Laurel Mountain Ski Resort.

Our Epic passes allow us free access to the activities at this fine resort.

We’ll set up some tables so you’ll have friens to do these activities with. Create your own groups then join us for lunchg and socializing!

It’s normally a pain to gather up your stuff and travel, but nice to know there’ll be friends there to play with!

Please join our Mon Valley Ski Club friends for an early evening of friendship! We will be trying a Retro Fashion theme, so dig into your closet (way in the back!) and come wearing those "formerly fashionable" outfits one more time!

We'll be conducting our monthly business, showing off pictures of some recent Mon Valley events, and discussing “new business”! As always, members are free and guests are $15 so bring your friends!

We have so many new members you’ll want you to come and meet and tons of activities planned for 2024. Come hear what’s happening and maybe suggest a few things you’d like to see us get involved in as well!

We have some “Day Ski Trips” to the local resorts and want your input on making them good for you and some big ski trips to discuss with those signed up.

We’ll serve pizza for sure and hope to be able to add to that as well. We’ll have some mixers and there are several bars quite close by.

Note, this is NOT one of our famous ‘Pot Luck” events but if you come to meeting you’ll learn about those we do plan for this coming year!

HELLO MVSC Members and Friends!!

It is that time of the year again to Jingle, Mingle and Celebrate the Christmas Holidays and Festivities of the Season!
Please join us for Dinner and Dancing on Saturday, December 9, 2023, 5 PM – 11 PM at Highlands Hall Banquet Center (across from Sarnelli’s Market).

Event Information

• Members Cost: $25

• Guest: $35 (Cash or Check ONLY) Pricing is the same as Last Year!!

• BYOB EVENT (Water Provided)

• 5:00 PM Sign in and Cocktail Hour

• 6:30 PM Dinner by Marinades Grill

• 7:30 PM Music and Dancing (Anyone with a special request from the DJ be sure to contact Evelyn)

• RSVP No later than Monday December 4

Dinner Menu

• Grilled London Broil and Chicken

• Baked Potato Bar

• Salad, Vegetable, Rolls

• Charcuterie

• Pie Bar
  Also our caterer will be happy to accommodate anyone that has special dietary needs (gluten, allergies, etc). She can be contacted directly by texting her/Juliann at (412) 401-2041.

Gift Exchange (Optional)

• Anyone wishing to participate in a $20 Gift Exchange bring a gift (Preferably Unisex) to be placed under the tree.

• If for a He or She Mark Accordingly!!!

Questions?

• Contact   Evelyn Alcorn 724-455-2609 / jealcorn05@lhtot.com

Buy or sell gently used ski and snowboard gear at Willi’s Annual Ski and Snowboard SWAP. Please note, we do not accept dirty, abused or damaged items. No helmets, unindemnified bindings or non-ski/snowboard gear will be accepted. We reserve the right to refuse any items.

10% of every item sold will be donated to Mon Valley Ski Club

Payment Options: The Seller will have the choice to receive 60% of the total sold in form of a check or 80% as a Willi's Merchandise Credit

(there is no expiration date for Willi's Merchandise Credits;

SWAP LOCATION: Seven Springs Mountain Resort
In-Store Item Drop-Off: October 17 - November 7, 2023 at Willi's locations
Day-of Swap Item-Drop-Off: November 11, 2023, 9am-11am

To submit your gently used equipment:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/7063280930399481

Checks, Merchandise Credits and Unsold Item Pick-Up: November 18-22, 2023 at the Willi's Location at which the items were dropped off.

THERE IS NO PICK-UP on the DAY of the SWAP.

Come join us on Saturday, November 4, 2023, for the Mon Valley Ski Club Fall Membership Meeting which will take place at the Oakhurst Grille and Event Center, 2409 Glade Pike, Somerset, PA 15501. All that wish to extend the Halloween experience feel free to come dressed for the occasion!!

• 5:00 pm - Happy hour (Cash Bar) and sign in start .

• 6:00 pm - Buffet Dinner

• 7:00 pm - Membership Meeting

All are welcome to come earlier to mingle or assist in setting up if needed. Our wonderful President, Dan Porter will be treating us to dinner at 6 PM. This means NO Cost to members!! (Thank You Dan!) Dinner will be served in the backroom Buffet style.

We would like to extend our invitation to nonmembers/guests to join us for dinner and to be part of the evening at $20 per person.

Annual dues of $40 will also be collected that evening. Keep in mind if you decide to join that night dinner would be free. Hope you can make it!!

RSVP Required by Saturday, October 28, 2023.

Back by popular demand! Join us for a fun night of bowling at the Wicked Googly with your fellow MVSC club members. We have lanes reserved for up to 28 bowlers.

The cost is $10 per member/bowler and $25 for non-members. This gets you 2 hours of bowling, free rental of the stylish bowling shoes they have, along with pizza and soft drinks!

There is a full-service bar with very reasonably priced drinks and a full menu if you would like to purchase additional food.

They also have live bands every Saturday night starting at 9:00 – so if you want to make a ‘night of it’ you can stick around to enjoy the music.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 18th so that we have a final count to confirm with the venue.

Member Cost:

• $0 WITH Potluck contribution

• $15 WITHOUT Potluck contribution

Non-Member Cost:

• $15 WITH Potluck contribution

• $25 WITHOUT Potluck contribution

Please join your Mon Valley Ski Club friends for the monthly Membership Meeting at the Picnic Pavilion behind the Donegal VFW Saturday, October 7, 2023, 5 PM-9 PM. For a bonfire, socialization and to discuss upcoming club activities. 
VFW Address: 110 Veterans Lane, Jones Mills, PA 15646

This will be a POTLUCK EVENT!! We would like our main dish to be various Soups. (Hope to get 3-5 different soups) Please note in your reply what you can bring. Side dishes, desserts, appetizers and salads are also needed. 

In order to assure an even meal distribution after you reply “YES” on the Invite, select “SEND A PRIVATE NOTE” and indicate your Pot Luck contribution then press “SEND”.

This is a BYOCB (Bring your own choice of beverage and mix). 

• 5:00 PM socializing and sign in,

• 6:00 PM Potluck Dinner,

• 7:00 PM Meeting starts

Bonfire and socializing to follow meeting

We are also looking for a Volunteer to Chair the event. Contact Darlene Grabill by texting, calling or emailing: 412-889-8224, bgrabill@zoominternet.net. 

Would also appreciate any volunteers to either set up and/or clean up.