BSC - PRESIDENT MESSAGE

June 11, 2008

Dear Member:

     I hope you are enjoying summer in Western New York and Southern Ontario! Your 2008/09 BSC Board is busy planning for another great season on the slopes.

     The invoice included in this mailing reflects the season lift pass pricing based on the budget set by the LLC for the 2008/09 season. This budget assumes an active membership of 460 families. Projects included in this year’s budget include stripping and repainting of all chairs on the Tamarack lift; painting of the Tamarack bridge; installation of new water lines to all three chalets (city water at last!) and the removal and replacement of the deck at the Buffalo Lodge. A 25% increase in the cost of fuel over last year’s actual expenditures has been used as a basis for fuel costs. 

     The Inc and LLC Board’s have proposed the initiation of an annual “State of the Club” meeting to be scheduled for mid-January 09’ in an effort to inform our members of the financial status of their club and review actual costs based on weather conditions, fuel costs and any anticipated expenditures not allowed for in the working budget set during the summer months. The goal is to provide a forum for planning and membership input for necessary capital improvements and unforeseen increases in operating expenses.  

     The LLC is currently working on new and improved ski school programming – all program information and registrations forms will be mailed in August.

Summer Activities at Buffalo Ski Club:

• A family campout is being planning for sometime in August – date TBD. Please email Jane Bartlett at jabart5@verizon.net if you are interested in helping plan this event.

• 2nd annual “Rock on the Hill” concert event is set for September 6^th. This is a major fundraising event for the club and features live music, great food and games for the children. Last year the event raised $9,700.00 for our club! We are currently seeking corporate sponsorships – if you are interested in an advertising opportunity and would like to be a sponsor for this event, please contact Mark Page at 479-2080 or email: generalmanager@bscskiarea.com for additional information.

• Mid-September Family Chair Painting weekend – if you have not yet adopted a chair, please contact Mark Page to sign-up.

• Open House and Ski Swap is scheduled for October 5, 2008, please watch for e-mail updates throughout the month of September and plan on bringing potential members and guests out for a fun day at the Club.

If you are not receiving our e-mail news updates . . . please contact Mark Page at: 479-2080 or email: generalmanager@bscskiarea.com  to submit your current e-mail so that we can add you to our mailing list.

 2008/09 BUFFALO SKI CLUB MEMBERSHIP DRIVE    

Finally, I would like to remind all members that our goal is to have 600 active family members. Please help us by participating in our membership drive; details are included on the back of this letter.

Sincerely,

Jane Bartlett, President

 The success of our Membership Drive is dependent on the participation of our existing members . . . remember, members are our best marketing tool – please help your club reach its goal – GET INVOLVED!!!