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We had a great time at the picnic by the beautiful Jupiter Beach at the Carlin Park Beach Pavilion. The day was gorgeous! It was hot but we enjoyed a refreshing breeze from the beach.
We estimate we had about 150 people. It was nice to catch up with friends, and meet new ones!
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Proposed Bylaw Amendments for 2025
These Proposed Amendments were voted on at the Membership Picnic, and they were approved.
- Amendment to Allow Members to Join Three Months Before the Start of the Fiscal Year and to Remove the Discount for Members to Join Three Months before the Start of the Next Fiscal Year
- Amendment to Allow Members to Vote by Absentee Ballot on Bylaw Amendments
- Amendment to Remove 6 Year Term Limit for Board Members
- Amendment to Remove Restriction against Two Members of the Same Family to Serve on the Board Simultaneously
Florida Ski Council 2025 Spring Meeting
June 6 -June 8, 2025
At Mission Inn Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL
Will include presentations and voting for the 2027 January & February North America trips & 2026 International FAM destination.
Each Club has 8 free spots to attend this meeting. Priority is given to current Board Members and Trip Leaders.
More info: click here or see https://floridaskicouncil.com/event-6107000
IMPORTANT: Please notify our VP of Ski, Kelly Lunsford, of your interest on attending this event.
Kelly Lunsford
561.801.4243
kelly.lunsford@icloud.com
5/20/2025
Message from your President, Evie Houston:
Hello Gators,
Our Membership Picnic was a huge success. People kept pouring in. We had around 150 and everyone ate and drank until their heart was content.
I want to say again that I enjoyed being your President for the last two years. I have enjoyed meeting and talking with as many of you as I possibly could. The friendships that you develop in this club are priceless.
Thank you all so much for your support and your trust in me as your President.
I have enjoyed being your President.
Thank You,
Evie Houston, President
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5/20/2025
Message from your VP of Socials, Sharon Long: -
Hello Fellow Gators!
Our annual Membership Picnic last Sunday was fantastic. We had a big turnout and everyone had a lot of fun. I would like to thank everyone who attended. A big shout out goes to all of the people who came early to help us set up and during the event to cook. It wouldn’t have been such a big success without your support.
We also greatly appreciate the help from volunteers on checking members in, renewing memberships, running the raffle, and manning the event tables for Ski Trips, Special Activities Trips and Social Events.
We are planning a pontoon boat event on Sunday, June 22nd in Tequesta where we’ll travel along the Intracoastal Waterway and enjoy partying on the sandbar. Contact Lisa Mango for more information or to sign up. Please watch for it.
Coming up on Saturday, June 28th, we are planning a kayaking/paddle boarding event at Bluepoint Marina. Please watch for it.
We have a tubing trip on the weekend of July 12th in Rainbow River.
Please join us at our weekly happy hours every Friday. You can meet other members and make new friends or reconnect with old ones!
Here are the upcoming social events that are on our calendar:
- Happy hour on May 23rd at Copacabana
- Happy hour on May 30th at Hokkaido
- Pontoon Boat planned on Sunday, June 22nd in Tequesta.
- Kayaking/paddleboarding planned at Blue Point in Tequesta on Saturday, June 28th.
- Rainbow River Weekend on July 12-13 with tubing on Sunday, July 13th.
- Boat Parade on Saturday, December 6th at Juno Park
- Holiday dinner on Saturday, December 13th at Grande’s Bella Cucina.
As VP of Socials, I would like to thank everyone for your support over the past year. I look forward to serving as VP of Special Activities starting in June.
Thank you,
Sharon Long
VP of Socials
Mobile: (561) 768-6365
5/12/2025
Message from your VP of Ski Trips, Kelly Lunsford:
Hello Gators!
The ski season has come to an end for our 2025 Gator Ski Trips, but we have our 2026 trips on sale and we have a we have an awesome group of trip leaders.
We have the FSC ski trip in January to Telluride (lift to mountain on property), Sun Valley (condos) approx. 2 miles from the mountain, Winter Park is ski in/ski out and Purgatory is at the base of the mountain right in the village.
Our international ski trip is on sale. We will be visiting Baqueira Beretz to spend 7 days/nights in this ski town followed by a three (3) day extension in Barcelona. Check out the price!
Reminder, our club is interested in offering ski trips that our members want. If you have any ideas or would like to help with planning these trips, please contact me.
We are always looking for good trip leaders.
2026 Ski Trips on Sale Now!
Sun Valley - January 17-24, 2026
IKON pass partner
Trip Leader: Jim Eberhart
We will stay in condos – 2 miles from the mountain – shuttle to the mountain.Telluride - January 24-31, 2026
FLORIDA SKI COUNCIL TRIP
EPIC pass partner
Trip Leader: Dawn McCormick
We will stay in condos - Ski in / ski out property with a private lift to the mountain.Winter Park - February 22- March 1, 2026
IKON pass partner
Trip Leader: Evie Houston
We will stay in a hotel – Ski in / ski out you take the Village Cabrolet to the base area so no driving or shuttle needed.Purgatory - February 28-March 7, 2026
Trip Leader: Walter Marussich and Patty BochniakWe will be staying in Purgatory Village in the Kendall building which is at the base of the mountain.
Baqueira Beretz – February 8 – February 18, 2026
*Air & Itinerary are not guaranteed and subject to change.
Until next week, Ski you later, Ali-Gator!
Thank you,Kelly Lunsford
VP of Ski Trips
(561) 801-4243
3/6/2025
Message from your VP of Special Activities,
Ed Boatright:
TRIP LEADERS NEEDED!
Special Activities Trip Leaders for 2025 and 2026
Do you have a passion for travel and enjoy guiding others on new experiences? We’re seeking enthusiastic and organized trip leaders to help lead our upcoming journeys! If you love sharing your travel knowledge, organizing fun and engaging itineraries, and ensuring everyone has a great time, we want to hear from you.
As a trip leader, you’ll may receive compensation of up to the full cost of the trip based on how well the trip sells—making it a great opportunity for those who are both passionate about travel and enjoy connecting with others.
If you’re ready to take the lead and help create memorable adventures, please click on the below link to download a trip leader application, complete and submit to me.
Click to download Trip Leader application
Click on the highlighted links below for more information on each trip
WAIT LIST ONLY:
Best of Scandinavia
Sept. 2-12, 2025 - $5,494 - TRIP FLYERWAITLIST ONLY:
Mantova, Italy Bike and Barge
Sept. 4-15, 2025 - $4,845 - TRIP FLYER
WAITLIST ONLY:
Vienna to Budapest Bike and Barge
July 24- Aug. 3, 2026 TRIP FLYER
SPOTS AVAILABLE:
Budapest to Vienna Bike and Barge
July 31- Aug. 10, 2026 TRIP FLYER
Click on the highlighted links below for more information on each trip
Ed Boatright
(561) 490-7037
eboatright@bellsouth.net
Scandinavia Tour September 2025
ONLY SPACE FOR A SINGLE MALE AS OF 12/2/2024
YOU CAN GET ON THE WAITLIST
Openings available!
Trip to Southern Spain 2026
An 11 day historic and cultural tour of Southern Spain; includes overnights at several historic Paradors. Tour the magical oriental palace of the Alhambra. Take walking tours of Madrid, Seville, Granada, Toledo and Caceres. Visit the Royal Palace in Madrid, the Prado Museum. Delight in Flamenco and Sevillanas dance shows. Wine tasting, Sherry tasting, Tapas bars, delicious food everywhere. This trip is not to be missed!
Your 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Your 2024-2025 Executive Committee Officers are:
President: Evie Houston
Past President:
VP of Ski Trips: Kelly Lunsford
VP of Special Activities: Ed Boatright
VP of Socials: Sharon Long
Secretary: Terry Collins Taucher
Treasurer: Walter Marussich
Member at Large: Lin Preli
Your 2024-2025 Directors are:
Membership Director: Harry Patat
Communications Director: Estela Basso
The Club is seeking candidates for the position of Event Controller. Those who are interested should contact the President at 561-762-2628 or sgjewelers2@aol.com.
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