The Board of Directors is working hard to plan a "Better than Ever" 2008-2009 Ski Season. 

Board of Director Positions Open:  We are still looking for a couple of members to step forward and be part of the Board of Directors for the coming year.  If you, or someone you know, may be interested in the behind the scenes planning and running of the club - please email the club at wintersetskiclub@hotmail.com.

Membership Cards: All membership cards were distributed at Raffle Night, with the remained maile out during the first week of December.  Hold on to these cards and bring them with you when you ski -- you need them for any club discounts and also for Monday Night Racing.

Tech Night/Beer Tasting Night: - This was a great event - a Special THANK YOU to our Tech Demonstrators: Chas, Bob & Andy, and also to our Beer Pam.

Constitution Updates and Changes - changes and updates to the Constitution are listed on the website.  A copy of the new Constitution with the changes is listed, along with the previous Constitution.  The changes were voted on during the December Holiday Party/New Member Night.

Winterset Ski Club – Newtown’s Ski Club

(Founded in 1970 - over 700 members - over 250 families)

 Winterset’s Mission: We are a volunteer and member driven Club – organized to promote skiing (downhill and cross country) and snowboarding.  Through our buying power and through our organized trips, social events and other activities, we make skiing and learning to ski affordable for individuals and families.  We promote safety, learning and skills improvement at all levels of ability and for all ages from toddlers to senior citizens.

• We are a member Club of the Connecticut Ski Council (see CSC Discount Days below.)
• Our Bulk Buy ticket program gives members the opportunity to pre-purchase tickets in September for their favorite mountains at a significantly reduced price.
• Monday Night Racing is a great program for adults of all skiing ability – held at Mt. Southington.
• We also enjoy discounts at local ski shops.

• Day Bus Trips – 5 to 7 day trips per season, typically leaving town hall at 5:30am and returning at 8pm on Sundays.
• CSC Discount Days – dozens of days throughout the ski season where our membership entitles us to significant discounts on mountains all over the Northeast.
• Weekend trips – 2 or 3 weekend trips to Vermont or New Hampshire for 2 full days of skiing.  We find reasonable accommodations and usually package meals into the price.
• Already planned for this season:
  • Jan 2009 - Sugarbush VT
  • First weekend in March, On-Snow Carnival at Okemo
• Week Long Trips – 2 week long trips.
• Already planned for this season:
  • March 14-21, 2009 - Colorado (Including Vail & Breckenridge)
  • March/April  - Sugarloaf USA, ME
• Other Activities in the planning stages include a Newtown Winter Festival – a day long celebration with ice skating, cross country skiing, bonfires & fun.

• Summer/Fall Picnic – the official start to our season – You are invited to come to learn more about the club and to meet other club members and get info about our upcoming ski trips and special events.
• Ice Cream Social – Usually the end of September or beginning of October each year.
• Ski Tune Night – an education in how optimize the performance of your skis.
• Raffle Night – Our biggest social function of the year.  Win lift tickets and other prizes from mountains all over the Northeast.
• New Member Night – A reception and information opportunity for new and potential members.
• Pot Luck Dinner – An informal food and refreshments filled evening in March where we can regale each other with our ski stories.
• End of the Season Celebration – Awards given to On-Snow Carnival and Monday Night Racing participants and winners.  Also our election night for new officers.  A great way to end the season.