We also gave a solid $2000 donation to Stride.org at our annual fundraiser.
Rafting, Wine Tasting, and a ton of other fun activities.
Hiking, Horseback Riding, Rafting and Canoeing, and some beach trips.
@ Metro 53 with Paragon Sports Equipment Raffle
Conveniently located: 307 East 53rd Street, btw 1st & 2nd
Alize Open Bar $20; 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm
$20 gets you champagne cognac drinks by Alize; www.Alize.com
or just a regular cash bar available...
Free Raffle of Paragon Sports Equipment; www.ParagonSports.com
We're looking forward to seeing you there...
Event Sponsors and Partners:
Metro53; www.metro53.com
Alize / KoBrand; www.Alize.com
Murph Guide; www.MurphGuide.com
Paragon Sports Equipment; www.ParagonSports.com
Dynamic Outdoors; www.dynamicoutdoors.com
and your own - Diamond Dogs Ski Club; www.ski-nyc.com
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The Elections are Coming ! ! !
No, not in November - In May. Nominations due by April 15th.
At the end of the season, we'll have elections for next year's club officers.
If you'd like to run for one of these glorious positions - email me and you'll
be added to the ballot. Voting begins on May 1st and ends on May 15th.
President - You get to show up at all the events and tell people about the
club! Worth the job for the free drinks alone! - I'll be fighting you for this one.
Vice President - You get to show up at all the events that the President can't.
Plus you get to do the President's job should they be assassinated, impeached
|for improper conduct with an intern, or just generally unavailable.
Membership Coordinator - Keeps track of all our members, and finds ways to
recruit more - we've got 490 and counting. That's 750% more than last year. You
get to do some advertising and marketing work, and go to lots of social events.
Benefits Coordinator - You get to interface with people in the full spectrum of
the ski industry ( manufacturers, shops, resorts, tour operators) and get them to
give us stuff. Sounds hard? Its not. To tell you the truth, its one of the most fun
jobs we've got out there...
Social Coordinator(s) - Okay, the second most fun job we've got is to put together
things for us to do. Charity Events, Recreation, Social Activities, and my favorite -
Happy Hour. You get to work with our partner groups, Dynamic Outdoors, Manhattan
Network, Murphguide, and First Thursday's. Nonstop fun and socializing.
Race Coordinator - You get to organize and train with our team for the annual
Metro New York Ski Council Race in January 2005. Running since 1934, We
compete against all the other clubs in the Metro New York area. Our first year we
had a bronze medalist. This year we had a double gold winner in the Women's and
double silver winner (It's ME!) in the Men's. Help us CRUSH the competition!
Website Coordinator - We've got a website that needs constant updating. Plus a
calendar that goes year-round. If you've got the skills, come show us your stuff...
Group Leaders - We're always looking for people to lead trips. Its a lot of work,
but there are alot of rewards. (Did I mention the free ski trips? )
If you're interested in being a group leader, we'll add you to our list.
If you're interested, send email to info@... and don't forget to vote on May 1!
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Member Sponsored Events:
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Machu Picchu Training Camp, Level 2, 'The Harriman Stretch'
Saturday, April 17 or Sunday, April 18, 2004 (both days available)
Second in our series of "Training Camps", designed to enjoy nature to its
fullest while waking your body from winter hibernation. Also, preparing
our Machu Picchu Team for their extraordinary journey to Peru.
'The Harriman Stretch' will take us on a 9 to 10 mile hike straight across the
Harriman State Park, with elevations up to 1336 feet, along several beautiful
lakes, and some of the most amazing landscapes New York has to offer.
For beginners and intermediate hikers, we will also offer a 5 mile route.
Everyone can do it, reactivate your body, wake up your muscles and
join us for a day away from the city!
Complimentary Mimosas to start the day properly !
Beer and snacks served on the way back...
For you to bring; lunch, sandwiches, pic-nic, water, liquids...
and good spirits !!
Departure: 9.00 am
Return: 6.00 pm (or a bit sooner)
Pick up schedule:
Upper East Side; door-to-door service, pick up at request
Downtown; 14th Street, Union Square
Upper West Side; 71st and Amsterdam
Cost: $45
Questions / RSVP: igorbass@...
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Machu Picchu, Inca Trail, and Cuzco, our Trip to Peru
Friday, May 7th to Sunday, May 16th
I am pleased to announce the final plan for the trekking challenge of 2004:
Dynamic goes international with our trip to Machu Picchu, Peru, the
mystical, magical, most famous and oldest city of the American continent
Hiking the famous Inca Trail ! with visits to the city of Cuzco,
the Sacred Valley, and countless ruins and monuments of the
Inca culture and history. The adventure of a lifetime !
Dynamic goes international with our trip to Machu Picchu, Peru, the
mystical, magical, most famous and oldest city of the American continent
Hiking the famous Inca Trail ! with visits to the city of Cuzco,
the Sacred Valley, and countless ruins and monuments of the
Inca culture and history. An adventure of a lifetime !
General Trip Itinerary:
Friday, May 7, departure from JFK at 11.30 pm to Lima
Saturday, May 8, arriving in Lima and connecting to Cuzco
Sunday, May 9, day tour to the Sacred Valley
Monday, May 10, city tour in Cuzco and surrounding area
Tuesday, May 11, start the Inca Trail at KM 88, Trek Day 1
Wednesday, May 12, Inca Trail, Trek Day 2
Thursday, May 13, Inca Trail, Trek Day 3
Friday, May 14, Inca Trail, Trek Day 4, arrival in Machu Picchu
and return to Cuzco by train and bus that evening
Saturday, May 15, recover, relax, shop, explore local markets
Sunday, May 16, departure from
Cuzco at 4.30 pm to Lima
Monday, May 17, arrive in NYC 8.30 am (overnight from Lima)
The schedule is designed to minimize vacation day usage to only 5 days.
On Monday, you can chose to go to work for the full day, half the day,
or take the day off.
The Inca Trail:
We will hike and camp the 88 km of this famous and fabulous trail for
4 days and 3 nights, steadily approaching the city of Machu Picchu.
There will be a 2 day / 1 night option available, as well as, the option
to take the train to the base camp and hike up Machu Picchu only.
To find out more about our adventure club, please visit our web site
at: www.DynamicOutdoors.com
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AIDS Walk New York
Sunday, May 16th
We invite YOU to join the Dynamic Outdoors team for this year's AIDS Walk New York !
To learn more about our involvement or to register through us,
please email Geraldine at Geraldine@...
She can tell you all about our team activities; give you registration cards
to add friends and relatives to our team; and answer questions.
Online registration is also available at the AIDS Walk web site: www.aidswalk.net
Click to AIDS Walk New York and go to "REGISTER ONLINE".
Remember to indicate that you are on Dynamic Outdoors.
You can download your sponsor form to print out immediately and receive your
Walker Kit from the AIDS Walk office. Encourage your family members and friends
to register online to walk with our team- the more the better!
Please join our team and walk on Sunday, May 16th 2004 - it's an important cause and an inspiring day