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Recognition Dinner
The Vagabond Ski and Social Club hosted a Recognition Dinner on May 30 to thank members who have volunteered many hours to support the club and make events happen. We extended our thanks to people in all aspects of the club: Membership, Social Activities, Racquet Sports, Skiing and Sporting Activities. As a club, we honored some members with awards because they have consistently worked for the club for the past three years or more as event planners, coordinators and overall leaders.

 

Outstanding Service Awards

Nancy Drolshagen and Cathy Faust received an Outstanding Service award for planning an Over the Hump event each month, and their ardent work to find nice restaurants to set up Fish Fry Fridays every month. They have spent many hours and plenty of gas over the years, scouting out places with Happy Hour prices and good food. Thank you, Nancy and Cathy.

 

Lynn Kozlowski received an Outstanding Service award because she coordinated the Scrabble Game twice a month for three years. Sometimes it wasn’t easy to keep her small group together, but Lynn showed perseverance month after month for three years because she promised the Club she would provide Scrabble. Thank you, Lynn.

 

Jae Hartnell received an Outstanding Service award because she was steadfast in setting up Game night twice a month since Covid (at least five years). Jae was also one of our first pickleball instructors. Jae is a person we can always count on in many aspects of our club. Thank you, Jae.

 

Outstanding Achievement Award
Suzanne Weidner received an Outstanding Achievement award for her time and efforts of coordinating our largest golf league, at Songbird Hills. This summer is her fifth year of managing schedules for 9-hole and 18-hole players; managing scores and prices and even some games to spice up the golf game. In addition to her organizational skills, Suzanne’s experience on the golf course has made her a great example for technique and talent. Thank you, Suzanne.

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Ways to Pay for Vagabond Events

 

• The best and preferred way to register for any Vagabond event or to renew your membership is through the club management system Wild Apricot. By signing up online and paying with your credit card, you will receive an email confirmation of your registration, you will receive your credit card points or rewards and you don’t have to fill out a paper event coupon. Plus, no stamps, no envelopes and no trip to the post office.

 

• If you wish to register at a monthly meeting, we strongly encourage you to pay with your credit card to earn your points, but you will need to fill out a registration form, and confirmation of your registration is delayed until the event leader makes sure there is space for you.

 

• The club does accept checks. Please make your check out to VSSC or Vagabond Ski & Social Club. Do not make the check payable to the event leader or to a board member. Please double-check the amount on the check and be sure to sign it. You might be surprised to learn how many checks are made out for the incorrect amount and/or are not signed. You will need to fill out an event coupon.

 

• Finally, the club will accept cash at a meeting. But this is the least desirable method of payment due to security risks, lack of traceability and the chance of it being lost. An event coupon is required.

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from membership
Jan Breitbach

renew 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.

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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:

 

• 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.

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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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