Annual Membership Renewal
Pico Ski Club Membership Renewal is open through Friday, September 15th. Annual dues paid by September 15th are $160 for the first family member and $45 for each additional family member. For example, a family of four pays $295. Family members are defined as applicant, spouse and all children under 22 years of age. If your kids participate in the Pico Ski Club Race Programs, you must renew your annual membership prior to registering your kids for 2018-18 season race programs (Race Program Registration opens in August).
Annual dues after September 15th are $210 for the first family member and $45 for each additional family member. For example, a family of four pays $345.
Checks and Credit/Debit Cards will be accepted for membership renewal payment prior the September 15th deadline. After Septemeber 15th, only Credit/Debit Cards will be accepted for membership payment.
To Renew your 2017-18 Pico Ski Club Membership, please CLICK HERE!
2017 Pico Ski Club Annual Ski & Snowboard Sale and Swap Sept. 29 Oct. 1
Mark your calendars! The 2017 Pico Ski Club’s Annual Ski & Snowboard Swap and Sale will be held Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2017 at the Pico Mountain Base Lodge. This annual event benefits the Pico Ski Club racing programs and the more than 150 participants ages 6 and up.
A huge selection of new and used equipment from Killington Sports, Basin Sports, Aspen East, Northern SKi Works and First Stop, along with consignment clothing and equipment from Pico Ski Club members and the public. The Pico Mountain Season Pass Ofice will also be open during the Swap. Food will be available from the Waffle Cabin and Fire it up Pizza.
VISA, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, cash and local checks will be accepted for purchases. Look for Super Sunday Bargains on the last day of the sale, Sunday, Oct. 1.
Ski/Snowboard Swap Sale Hours:
MRB ‘Perfick’ Foundation Golf Tournament to Honor Bob & Marlene Burke
Marlene Burke loved a good clambake and get-together. Bob Burke loved golf. Both were longtime members of the Pico Ski Club!
Their two children will honor some of the most beloved parts of their lives through the MRB ‘Perfick’ Foundation.
The Foundation’s first major fundraiser takes place on Sept. 29 at Rutland Country Club, the golf course where Bob Burke was a 50-year member as well as a past president. There will be an 18-hole scramble and a clambake with the proceeds going to Dismas House. Marlene Burke, who died last year, was a past president of Dismas House. Bob died in 2004.
For more information, please contact Rob Burke at 603-860-2619.
President's Message - August 2017
August 2017
As I sit here rifling through my bag on a plane headed to Dallas, I come across the quintessential reminder of why we do what we do every weekend from November to April. It’s a note from one of our athletes that simply reads:
Jasper, as many of you may know, is one of our U8 rock stars who at the age of 6 came out EVERY weekend last season. Regardless of the ever-changing weather, there was Jasper ready to make new friends and have a blast doing what we all LOVE to do …. SKI !!!
I can only reflect on the fact that while we are parents, coaches or both, our job and the reason the Pico Ski Club exists is to instill the raw love of skiing that old Jasper so eloquently penned in his thank you note to me at the end of last season.
Whether you or your kids race or just ski for fun, being out on the hill with your friends and family and getting that feeling of flying down 49er or ripping up Busted is only attainable if someone in your life simply showed you how.
Pico Ski Club Wins Vara Golf Tournament
The Pico Ski Club team won the VARA Golf Classic May 30th at Green Mountain National Golf Course.
Pico Ski Club team of Matt Kinsman, Brian Pell, Karl Larson and Cody Larson tied with Green Mountain Valley School, and then went on to win the tiebreaker to take the tournament victory.
Many thanks to all the teams who showed up despite the unruly weather forecast! The rain, thunder and lightning stayed away throughout the event. Sixteen teams rallied to play a best ball, shotgun start, tournament. There were great prizes and product donations for the participant raffle. The players were able to complete all 18 holes with no weather interruptions and enjoyed and excellent BBQ dinner while waiting for awards.
17-18 Membership Calendar
July 10, 2017
2017-18 Membership Renewal Opens
September 15, 2017
11:59 p.m. - 2017-18 Membership Renewal Deadline
September 29, 2017
Pico Ski Club Annual Swap & Sale
September 30, 2017
Pico Ski Club Annual Swap & Sale
October 1, 2017
Pico Ski Club Annual Swap & Sale
November 18
Pico Ski Club Opening for the season - 12:30 p.m.
General Membership Meeting - 2:30 p.m.
Welcome Back Party (Adults Only) - 6 p.m.
January TBD
Family Potluck
February TBD
General Membership Meeting, Pico Ski Club
February TBD
Family Italian Night
March TBD
Spring Fling
April TBD
Pico Ski Club Annual Membership Meeting
President's Message
August 2017
As I sit here rifling through my bag on a plane headed to Dallas, I come across the quintessential reminder of why we do what we do every weekend from November to April. It’s a note from one of our athletes that simply reads:
Jasper, as many of you may know, is one of our U8 rock stars who at the age of 6 came out EVERY weekend last season. Regardless of the ever-changing weather, there was Jasper ready to make new friends and have a blast doing what we all LOVE to do …. SKI !!!
I can only reflect on the fact that while we are parents, coaches or both, our job and the reason the Pico Ski Club exists is to instill the raw love of skiing that old Jasper so eloquently penned in his thank you note to me at the end of last season.
Whether you or your kids race or just ski for fun, being out on the hill with your friends and family and getting that feeling of flying down 49er or ripping up Busted is only attainable if someone in your life simply showed you how.
Volunteerism is the key to a successful Pico Ski Club
The Pico Ski Club has been a successful organization for more than 60 years because members volunteer for numerous activities and events, such as the annual Ski Swap, Social Activities, Club Maintenance, Race Crew, etc.
Additionally, membership dues are affordable because everyone is pitching in. Every year when you renew your membership, you’re asked to indicate which event and/or activities you would be willing to assist. Unfortunately though, many members have failed to fulfill their volunteer commitments when called upon by the various committee chairs. The failure of the membership to lend a hand increases the time commitment and pressure for those that do volunteer on a regular basis.
Without volunteer support from the membership, the Pico Ski Club may ultimately have to reduce the benefits afforded to the membership. This could mean fewer Social Events, overall reduction in Ski Swap hours and dates, and deferred maintenance projects that in the long run could end up costing the club thousands of dollars.
