FINALLY!!

So long 2020! Glad you are behind us! It was an exceedingly difficult year all around. The pandemic, closures, social distancing, new and changing policies. Wow!

Although the pandemic forced us into lockdowns since last March and severely limited our ability to offer activities, we were FINALLY able to get back out on the slopes! Thanks to all who joined the Lancaster Ski Club overnighter to Elk Mt. and Montage January 22-23, 2021. It was just like old times!! We had over 30 trip participants join us over the two different days of skiing/boarding. Elk Mt. made it seem like almost normal times and the conditions could not have been much better. Although Montage was a bit cold and windy at the top of the mountain, skiing the North side kept us out of the wind for some great runs down White Lightning. Thank goodness our lift ticket was good from open to close! A few of us did not want to leave and took the opportunity to ski under the lights! We enjoyed every minute of being out on the slopes.

The limitations of the pandemic also led to the Lancaster Ski Club Board of Directors having to make some of the most difficult decisions in 2020 regarding trips, meetings, and events that I have ever seen in all my years with the ski club. Our priority was you, your health and safety. My personal thanks to all of you that have kept up your membership during this most difficult time. Your membership dues are critical and help to pay most of the Club’s yearly expenses. Hopefully 2021 will bring us closer to normalcy and returning to the slopes with many great trip offerings!

Look for an email from our nominating committee that shares the slate of officers for this coming year and to see if there is anyone else interested in running for a board position.  As you can imagine, our current Board was elected and almost immediately, their planned Club activities were affected by the pandemic. They never truly had an opportunity to really engage and make a difference. Instead, the main objective became maintaining communication, monthly Board meetings and discussing how to keep our Club afloat during these most difficult times. With the introduction of various COVID therapies becoming available and the very real possibility that the return to normalcy appears to be so close, we are eagerly looking forward to a wonderful upcoming season.  

Lancaster Ski Club Christmas Tree Ornaments are still available for purchase. These ornaments are only $10.00 each, and profits support Special Olympics and our local charities. Limited quantities are available so, order today by contacting Kris Miller. Remember this is in place of the auction so please consider supporting this worthy cause.

Please remember that you will need to fill out a Lancaster Ski Club Health Access Form the day of any event, meeting, or trip that you attend and bring it along with you. Everyone must fill out a form whether you are a member or guest. Along with your signed health form your temperature will be taken before you can access any event, meeting, or trip. Please print out the form from our website.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, thoughts, or ideas.

Looking forward to when we can all get together again either on the slopes or for a beverage of choice at an LSC Membership Meeting!!

Looking forward to us all being back on the slopes,

Jon Doman

2020/2021 Lancaster Ski Club Board of Directors Election Results

The 2020 Lancaster Ski Club (LSC) Nominating Committee would like to thank everyone that ran and voted in the 2020/2021 LSC Board of Directors election in March.  All submitted ballots were tallied and we are are pleased to announce the following election results:

President: Jon Doman
Vice President: Kris Miller
Treasurer: Brian Leatherman
Recording Secretary: Roger Brubaker
Membership Chairperson: Tiffany Leherr
Flyer Chairperson: Mike Jury
Trip Chairperson: David Pelland
Social Chairperson: Holly LaBrasca
Past President: Chris Lapes

What an outstanding leadership team!  Let's all wish them our collective Congratulations and Best Wishes for a successful 2020/2021 Board term and upcoming season!

If you would like to volunteer, please let us know!  The LSC Board is always eager to hear from club members interested in volunteering.

Volunteer options include, but are not limited to:
1) Assist in LSC activities throughout the year
2) Participate in LSC committees
3) Chair LSC committees
4) Use your expertise and run for a Board position in a future club election

If you have interest in any of the above please reach out to any current Board member.

Thank you, again!

Respectfully submitted,
The 2020 Lancaster Ski Club Nominating Committee

Chair: Stefanie Stoyanov; Co-chairs: Brooke Erwin and Jay Mast