Troop/Crew 88 SKI/SNOWBOARD

2004 Trip Information Sheet

 

Who:          All registered Scouts/ Ventures and their families  (Siblings can participate only if at least one parent participates.  No other youth except siblings or by special arrangement)

What:         Fun in the snow, with a Merit Badge opportunity

When:        Martin Luther King Jr. Break, Drive up Friday January 16; ski Saturday 1/17, Sunday 1/18, Monday 1/19; drive back Monday 1/19. If you can’t drive up Friday go very early Saturday.

Where:       Skiing @ Donner Ski Ranch http://www.donnerskiranch.com-- Lodging at Summit House condos at Donner Ski Ranch.  http://www.summithouse.com.   Skiing at Sugar bowl by special arrangement.

Cost:          Youth 12 years of age and younger:      $150.00 plus lessons 

                  Others 13 years or older:                     $180.00 plus lessons

                  Non Ski/Snowboarders:                       $125.00

                  Financial Aid may be available, contact Chad Hamilton 282-5724

                  Note: Final costs may be a little less than these figures.  Any overpayment will be refunded to you, unless you agree to leave it with the troop as a donation.

Fees Include:   - Transportation
      - Lift tickets (3 days at Donner Ski Ranch)
      - 8 Meals (Sat. Br/Lu/Dn, Sun. Br/Lu/Dn, Mon. Br/Lu)
      - Lodging (We over-occupy the condos, 5or 6 people to a 4 person room)

Meals:        All meals, except those consumed during transport, are included in the fees collected for the trip. Participants can expect to eat one meal going up, and maybe one on the way back.

Transport:  Volunteer drivers from among troop adults.  Drivers will be reimbursed $10.00 per passenger including self to offset expenses - riders will be charged for transport.  Drivers of trucks or vans hauling equipment only will be compensated $50 to offset expenses.  Driver compensation will be calculated at conclusion of trip and reimbursed by check.

Lessons:     Required for all first time skiers, or snow boarders.  Recommended for everyone.  

                  1-1/2 hour group lessons $18 if ordered in advance         [Not included in basic fees]

Equipment: While equipment is available for rental at Donner Ski Ranch, it can take quite some time to be outfitted, unless you arise before dawn.  (youth/adult fees $9/$15 per day for skis/boots/poles $15/$20 per day for snow board/boots) We suggest that you rent equipment in San Francisco.  Your best deal is at Mountain West, 290 Division at 10th and Brannan, 552-7055 http://www.mountainwestonline.com. Or try Sullivan’s Ski World, 5323 Geary near 16th Ave, 751-7070, Lombardi’s at 1600 Jackson, 771-0600 or Any Mountain at 2598 Taylor, 345-8080.  G&M doesn’t rent anymore.  Make arrangements for group pickups and returns.

Deadlines & Limitations:

Non-refundable* deposit of $50.00 per person and completed Reservation Forms are due by December 12, 2003  Based upon responses so far, we have reserved (and paid for) 3 Kitchen/Bedroom units for up to 23 people.   We must have a firm number by December 12.  Money talks.  Please mail the attached Reservation Form with your check or e-mail me the Form and mail or give me the check.  The attached Permission Slip required.  Why  not complete it now and send it with your Reservation Form?

Full is payment due by January 4, 2004 or we may cancel your reservation.   *We will refund your deposit only if and to the extent we are able to cancel room reservations and get our money back.

Questions or comments, call Wayne Veatch 821-1806

Troop 88

SKI/SKIBOARD TRIP 2004

January 16, 17,18,19 Donner Ski Ranch

SEND THIS FORM TO WAYNE VEATCH

RESERVATION FORM

 

Name of Scout / Others:

Age

Ability

Beg / Inter / Advanced

Lesson

Yes / No

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

................................................................. 1.  I am willing to provide transportation for       people, including driver.

2.  I have a van/truck that I am willing to use to provide transport of equipment.  I can carry the following stuff:                                                                                                                                         .

3.  I have a ski rack that can transport       pairs of skis or       snow boards."

Fees:

 

Number of 12 or under

       @

$150.00 =

$        

 

Number of 13 or older

       @

$180.00 =

$        

 

Number of non-skiers

       @

$125.00 =

$        

 

Number of lessons

       @

$  18.00 =

$        

 

Total of all money

 

 

$       

       Total Participants                        @ $ 50.00 deposit = $     

 

Deposit is due by December 12, 2003 (no exceptions please)

Balance due by Jan 4, 2004, or deposit may be forfeited

For Financial Aid, contact Chad Hamilton

            Please apply any overage to a troop donation (check one):   Yes   No

Make checks payable to Troop 88

Mail this form and your check to:           Wayne Veatch

                                                                                                                                          .......................................................................... 120 Ripley St.

                                                                                                                                          .......................................................................... San Francisco, CA 94110

 

For questions and/or special arrangements please contact Wayne Veatch 821-1806

Send this form (by mail or e-mail).  Keep a copy for your records.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 88

San Francisco, CA

 

 

Scout's Name                                                      

 

 Activity:  Jan 16-19 Weekend Ski Trip, 2004

 

GENERAL PERMISSION AND POWER OF ATTORNEY

This form must be completed and given to the adult leader for each activity.

 

I understand that Troop 88, BSA, will provide adequate supervision for this activity and that every reasonable effort will be taken to ensure the safety of the participants.  I agree that the Boy Scouts of America and Troop 88 cannot assume responsibility for accidents or loss of personal property.  I therefore release Troop 88 from any claim that may arise out of this activity and specifically agree not to sue or bring any action against Troop 88.

 

In case of emergency, I understand every reasonable effort will be made to contact me.  In the event I cannot be reached, I hereby agree and give my permission to the physician selected by the adult leader in charge to secure proper emergency treatment, which may include hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery or injections of medication for my son until I release the adult leader from responsibility.

 

I have read the above, understand it and agree to its content.

 

                                                                                    Date:                                            

Parent or Guardian

 

                                                                       

Signed

 

Address:                                                                               

 

Telephone:                                                                            

 

 

Doctor's Name:                                                         Phone:                                               

 

Health Plan Name                                                     Group No.:                                          

 

Identification No.: