message From the board

President
Mary Beth Braun
At this time, we are still enjoying all of our summer activities (bingo, swimming, scuba diving, sailing, water skiing – oops, wrong club!).

 

Let’s look ahead to these reminders: August and September are months for most of us to renew our memberships in the club. You renew the same month that you joined the club. You can renew online, in person at our monthly general meeting, or by mailing in the renewal application. Those of you who are members of the 80/30 group must renew, but you do not pay fees. When renewing online, you select the “80/30” category and click on it.

 

The club’s board of directors hopes that everyone appreciates the nominal cost of membership when you stop to realize the perks you receive. For example: We rent the New Berlin Banquet Center room each month and hire a live band for everyone’s enjoyment.

 

Speaking of perks, mark your calendar for our annual Labor Day picnic on Sunday, Aug. 31, at Whitnall Park, Picnic Area No. 5. We have this spot available from 10 a.m. to evening. Everyone is invited. Bring your own food and drink, but sharing a sweet treat is acceptable.

 

September is that season to begin Bowling again. New members and old, don’t hesitate to join the fun! The time, place and cost are the same as last year.

 

“Happy life” ... I’m closing with a few words of wisdom: The secret of being happy is accepting where you are in life and making the most out of it every single day.

 

Mary Beth

Board of Directors

  • Officers:
  • President Mary Beth Braun
  • Vice President Greg Larson
  • Secretary Carol Thomson
  • Treasurer Les Radtke

 

  • Board Members:
  • Finance& Bylaws Greg Larson
  • Membership Jan Breitbach
  • Meetings Greg Larson
  • Public Relations Open
  • Social Activities Denise Kremel
  • Sporting Activities Mary Beth Braun
  • Racquet Sports Open
  • Ski Activities Sally Borchardt

  • Coordinators:
  • Technical Support Linda Horn
  • Ski Activities Joyce Szulc

 

 

Ways to Pay for Vagabond Events

 

 

 

 


 

from membership
Jan Breitbach

Janrenew membership

October is the month for many Vagabonds to renew their membership. You can renew online or at the

November 6 meeting.

 

Credit card, please
The retailer Target recently announced it will no longer accept personal checks, and it’s no wonder. Check-writing has been declining for the past 30 years. Consumers now use checks for only 3 percent of transactions, according to Bankrate. “Adoption of mobile and electronic payments, which was accelerated by the pandemic, continues to grow and has driven a sharp decline in check usage,” says Sarah Grano of the American Bankers Association. “With check fraud on the rise, we recommend consumers use electronic payments, rather than a paper check, whenever possible.”

 

The Vagabond preferred method of payment for all transactions is credit card, using our club management software, Wild Apricot. Any board member or event leader can help you through the process. It is simple, easy and less prone to errors.

 

Take a look at your profile
Have you reviewed your Profile in the Vagabond database recently? Have you moved, changed your phone number or email address? Is your emergency contact information correct? This might be a good time to review the information we have and update it if needed. Be sure to save it before you log out.

 

If you need help, contact Membership Director Jan Breitbach at (414) 732-9749 or Jan.Breitbach@gmail.com.

 

WELCOME NEW OR RETURNING MEMBERS: (Up-to-date information is available in the online directory.)

The club is looking for friendly and smiling faces to assist at the Welcome Desk on meeting nights.

Call (414) 732-9749 or email Jan.Breitbach@gmail.com.


 

Why You Should Volunteer
Since its inception, our club has been run by its member volunteers, and that continues today. Here is why you should volunteer:

 

hands• Are you a newer member? What better way to meet others and to start friendships than to lead an event. Do you have an idea for an outing that you think others would enjoy? Contact a board member for guidance on how you can learn to run a Vagabond event.

 

• Are you a member who has enjoyed what the club offers? Maybe it’s time for you to step up and volunteer to help organize some of your favorite activities: hikes, bike rides, walks, supper clubs, fish fries, theatre, golf, tennis, pickleball, trips.

 

• Learning modern technology keeps the brain young. By running club events, you will have the opportunity to stretch your mind and become skilled at the club management software (Wild Apricot).

 

• It will make you feel good! Volunteering is a way to give back to the club, and that is guaranteed to keep the club moving forward and to make you happy inside.

 

 

Every member has something to offer. So, if you haven’t taken your turn yet, think about how you can contribute to the Vagabond Ski and Social Club.


 

Tech Tip
Linda Horn

 

Want to help the club and receive "the Life" via email?
Here’s how:
Using the Vagabond website (from a computer or tablet)

• Go to VagabondSkiClub.com and click Members Only Access in the Popular Links box on the righthand side.

• Click the icon at the upper right and log in to your account.

• Click View Profile

• Click Edit Profile

• Scroll down to Vagabond Life Newsletter and check the box next to Electronic. (When the box is checked, you are receiving the Life via email.)

• Click SAVE

 

Using the Wild Apricot app on a smartphone or tablet:

• Open the Wild Apricot app

• Tap My Profile

• Tap the More icon (3 dots side by side near the top)

• Click Edit Profile

• Scroll down and tap Vagabond Life Newsletter

• Tap Electronic. (When the box is checked, you are receiving the Life via email.)

• Click SAVE at the top of the screen.

 

It’s a good idea to check your profile page and update any information that has changed. Be sure your emergency contact information is current also.

 


 

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