The Westmoreland Ski Club of PA Home Page

Westmoreland is an active and friendly club for skiers of all abilities and ages. Your membership will bring opportunities for yearlong enjoyment, including ski education, trips, programs, and social activities in every shape and form!

Membership Benefits [go top]
Just a few of the benefits of being a member of WSC are:

Admission to all the club's social events during the year.
Use of the club's privately owned ski lodge for overnight lodging and social events.
Monthly newsletter, The Skizette, with the favorite column "NewsFlakes"(our gossip column)
Eligibility for all the club's ski trips, including the western trips.
Eligibility for all events and ski trips sponsored by the Western Pa Ski Council
Ski racing programs
Discount lift tickets during WPSC events
Ski lessons from club members
Monthly membership meetings with a variety of interesting programs for skiers.
Other club members to ski with to enjoy the slopes
Annual membership directory

How to become a member of WSC [go top]
The easiest way to apply for membership in the Westmoreland Ski Club is to click on MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION to get a blank application form which you can print out on your computer printer, then fill out, sign, attach your check, and mail to the club.

You can also attend one of the monthly meetings and apply for membership at the meeting. See Club Meetings for the time and place of the monthly meetings.

And a third way you can apply for membership is by sending an email to the club requesting that an application and club information flier be sent to you. Just click on the email link below to get the email screen, fill in your name and address, indicate what information you are requesting, then click on the "Send" button. It's that easy.

The WSC email address is: WSCSkier@comcast.net

Membership in the Westmoreland Ski Club is accepted from applicants residing in any of the following ten counties in PA: Westmoreland, Allegheny, Butler, Armstrong, Indiana, Cambria, Somerset, Fayette, Washington, and Bedford counties.

Club Meetings [go top]
Club membership meetings are held October through April on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the location defined below. Monthly meetings feature a variety of programs of interest to skiers, such as: Ski fashion shows, fitness sessions and discussions by ski patrol teams. By far, the best way to learn about the Westmoreland Ski Club is to come to a membership meeting. The meetings are free and you are invited to attend.

Upcoming Meetings
Date	Event
February 8, 2012	WSC General Membership Meeting Where: Jioio's Restaurant Meeting Time: 7:00pm Program: Rich Zisek, Alaska Several of our club members, including Rich and Joan Zisek, Karen and Russ Henry, and Ray and Sandy Zelenak, made a trip to Alaska last summer that resulted in thousands of photos! Rich has put together some of the highlights to present at the Feb. 8th general meeting. Hope you’ll come to watch the show and maybe get psyched for the next big trip—Telluride! Should be a great meeting.. Think Snow! Jioio’s is located on the eastbound side of Rte. 30 where the Norwin Diner was formerly located at the bottom of Jacktown Hill (phone: 724-382-4915). They close at 9:00 p.m., so the meeting WILL start at 7:00 p.m. If you plan to eat at Jioio’s on our meeting nights, please order and eat in our meeting room, NOT the main dining room. This was part of our agreement with them when they offered the meeting room, and they hire a waitress on those evenings just to work in our room.
February 22, 2012	WSC Board Meeting Where: Panera Bread, Penn Center, Monroeville PA Meeting Time: 7:00pm Note: Due to the upcoming Telluride trip, this months meeting has been moved up 1-week. Skizette articles will be due on their normal date.

Ski Lodge [go top]
The "prize jewel" of the club is the privately owned ski lodge, located just minutes from Seven Springs, which was built by club members. The three level spacious A-frame has a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, living room, four sleeping rooms, and men and ladies' rest rooms with showers. The ski lodge provides lodging for the members as well as a friendly atmosphere for many of the social events.

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More lodge photos.

Ski Activities [go top]
Members can participate in organized skiing events at Seven Springs including NASTAR racing and instruction for all levels of skiers.

See the Upcoming Events page for more details.

Ski Trips [go top]
The club offers different each season to ski areas in Pennsylvania as well as a weeklong western trip to a major ski resort. And, of course, club members always organize small groups during the ski season to ski together at some of nearby ski resorts.

During the past several years, the club has taken ski trips to Aspen, Big Sky, Whistler-Blackcomb, Banff / Lake Louise, Quebec, Steamboat, and Lake Tahoe, CA, just to name a few. Click here to view some club photos from past trips.

Upcoming Trips
Trip	Date	Information
Telluride Colorado	Feb 25th to Mar 3rd, 2012	The 2012 WSC Western Ski Trip arrangements have been finalized and we're going to Telluride Colorado! The full details for the trip are in the flyer e-mailed or mailed to the club members. We will be going from February 25- March 3, 2012 and staying at either the Ice House or Camel's Garden Hotel. The trip includes: Daily Contintental breakfast, 5 days lift tickets, Welcome Party, Round trip air service Pgh to Montrose,, Round trip ground service to and from hotel,, 3 of 5 accomodation options still remaining (2 Sold Out!) to choose from (Room types are limited, and will be allocated upon payment and on a first come first serve basis). Costs range from $1475- $1763 depending on the option selected. See the attached flyer for the complete trip details. Additional Notes All persons participating in the trip must sign a trip activity waiver form., Pariticipating individual residing within Westmoreland, Allegheny, or the eight adjacent surrounding counties MUST be a member of Westmoreland Ski Club. Non-members will be assessed a $35 club surcharge, WSC recommends trip insurance. Insurance at group rates is available through Travel Protectors, per the attached flyer. Questions can be sent directly to Travel Protectors per the attached information. Checks and reservations are to be send to the WSC Trip Chairman, Jance Gasior. You may also secure your own insurance if you wish., First 6 people that sign up for the trip AND trip insurance will win a small prize., If you are interested in this trip, please fill out the flyer information and send your deposit to Janice.
Planning your own trip?		See our links page for valuable information...
Western Pennsylvania Ski Council Trips
Mt. Snow Vermont	1/29/2012-2/3/2012	Sold Out, but you can call to be put on the waiting list. This is a bus trip, the cost is $599.00 p/p for seniors (double occupancy) and $619.00 p/p for all others (double occupancy). Contact Chuck Santi. To learn more about WPSC, go to wpsc.net
Aspen Colorado	3/3/2012-3/10/2012	Cost is $1,670 p/p. Contact Mike Dziubkowski. To learn more about WPSC, go to wpsc.net
Summer Cruise Trip!	TBD	The Council is also planning a summer cruise trip of Northern Europe, Sweden, Norway, and Russia. For more information, contact Mike Dziubkowski. To learn more about WPSC, go to wpsc.net

Social Events [go top]
The club also offers a full calendar of social events every month, many of them at the club's ski lodge located three miles from Seven Springs. Socials include: Halloween parties. Octoberfest, Autumnfest, Wine tasting, Corn Roasts, Christmas party, Spaghetti night, Pot Luck night, Bike rides, and the annual Spring Banquet.

The- Newsletter [go top]

February 2012 Skizette e-mailed 1/31/2012
January 2012 Skizette e-mailed 1/5/2012
December 2011 Skizette e-mailed 12/6/2011
November 2011 Skizette e-mailed 11/2/2011
October 2011 Skizette e-mailed 10/4/2011

All members receive the club's monthly newsletter publication of the Skizette. The Skizette contains articles, features, NewsFlakes (our gossip column), and a calendar of all upcoming ski activities and social events.

Haven't received this month's Skizette? Click Here!

Membership Dues [go top]
Annual membership fee is $30.00 per person. $10.00 for Junior members age 6-21. (Those between 6 & 21 must be sponsored by a parent or relative belonging or also joining WSC.) A $50 family membership category is also available.

Membership Application [go top]
Any person at least 21 years old may join WSC as an Associate member. New applicants must reside in the ten county Pennsylvania area comprised of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, and the eight counties that border them; namely, Beaver, Butler, Armstrong, Indiana, Cambria, Somerset, Fayette, and Washington.

Any person under 21 years of age is considered a junior member and must be related by blood, marriage or adoption to a Senior or Associate member.

Click here for a New Member application form to printout

Click here for an Existing Membership Renewal form

Senior Membership Application [go top]
An Associate member that meets the following criteria may apply for Senior membership utilizing the attached form.

Must be at least 21 years old,
be actively involved in the club,
be willing to serve on a club committee,
will comply with the lodge rules,
have read their WSC Constitution and By-Laws,
be an active Nordic/Alpine skier or Snowboarder, and
must have been an Associate member for at least one full year (365 days) at the time of Senior membership application

Western Pennsylvania Winter Sports Hall of Fame Nomination Form [go top]
Click here to access a nomination form for the Western Pennsylvania Winter Sports Hall Of Fame.

Club Photos[go top]
Click here to view some club photos.

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