The Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club is a group of active, fun-loving, sports-minded people who live in sunny South Florida (mainly Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast), but also share a love for winter activities. Our founding fathers adopted the alligator logo because of its association with South Florida. They did not intend to emulate any University or College.


Election quorum met:

Congratulations and Thank You to our 2025-2026 elected Board of Directors


Our election for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors took place yesterday, April 10 at our General Meeting. 


It was well attended and way more than the required 20% membership votes were cast either in person, online or via absentee ballot.


A special thank you to our Supervisor of Elections,  Jim Eberhard, for all his work to make this election a success.



The offices and the candidates in this election are as follows:


President:

Ed Boatright


Vice President / Ski Trips:

No Candidates. 


Vice President / Special Activities:

Sharon Long


Vice President / Socials:

No Candidates


Treasurer:

Walter Marussich


Secretary:

No Candidates


Member at Large:

Lin Preli


Offices for which there are no candidates will be filled by appointment at the June Board of Directors Meeting.


Sincerely,

Evie Houston | President

Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club


Proposed Bylaw Amendments for 2025


These Proposed Amendments were discussed yesterday, at the April 10th General Membership Meeting. They will be voted on at the May 18th General Membership Meeting at the Membership Picnic. 

  1. 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
  2. Amendment to Allow Members to Vote by Absentee Ballot on Bylaw Amendments
  3. Amendment to Remove 6 Year Term Limit for Board Members
  4. Amendment to Remove Restriction against Two Members of the Same Family to Serve on the Board Simultaneously

The amendments may be downloaded for print at 2025 Proposed Bylaw Amendments.  


Click here for summary information on the amendments


Please feel free to add comments or questions on the blog gadget at the end of the page.

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


4/11/2025

Message from your President, Evie Houston: 


Hello Gators,


Enjoy this cool weather while we have it because it won’t be long until the scorching hot weather is upon us.


Our crew has returned from the Dolomites. It was a fantastic trip and that was our last ski trip for this season.


Come and try our social events. Meet new people and make new friends. Our happy hours are at a different venue each week and are very enjoyable.



We are looking for new board members. If you are at all interested, please come to our Board Meeting on June 5th and tell us what position you want and your qualifications.


Thank you very much. I have enjoyed being your President. 


Evie Houston


  • 4/11/2025

    Message from your VP of Socials, Sharon Long:


    Hello Fellow Gators!

    Here are the upcoming social events that are on our calendar:

    • Happy hour on April 11th at Asian Fin
    • Happy hour on April 18th at FireFin Grill
    • Happy hour on April 25th at Voodoo Bayou
    • Happy hour on May 2nd at The Twisted Tuna
    • Membership Picnic on Sunday, May 18th at Carlin Park
    • Boat Parade on Saturday, December 6th at Juno Park
    • Holiday dinner on Saturday, December 13th at Grande’s Bella Cucina.


    Our club is interested in offering events that our members want. If you have any ideas or would like to help, please contact me.

    Thank you,

    Sharon Long

    VP of Socials

    Mobile: (561) 768-6365

    wmarussich@comcast.net

    3/6/2025

    Message from the VP of Ski Trips  


    Hello Gators!

    The ski season has come to an end for our Gator Ski Trips, but we have our 2026 trips on sale.

    Our last trip was in the beautiful Dolomites of Italy.  The group had a wonderful time and looking all are looking forward to next years ski trip to Spain. Stayed tuned this trip will go on sale very soon.

    The 2026 Ski Trips are 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.

    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 Bochniak

    We will be staying in Purgatory Village in the Kendall building which is at the base of the mountain.
          

    **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

    Cell - (561) 801-4243

    3/6/2025

    Message from the 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

    OPENING FOR A SINGLE MALE AND WAIT LIST:
    Best of Scandinavia
    Sept. 2-12, 2025 - $5,494 - TRIP FLYER

    WAITLIST 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



     

    Check out this amazing trip! 

    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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