The KCA is pleased to announce that new benefits have been added to the KCA Member Card. These benefits are effective immediately and many have been developed in conjunction with Kirkwood Mountain Resort. KCA Members looking to avail themselves of ski related benefits will need to purchase the KMR full season unrestricted ski pass known as the Black Pass.
Your new KCA Member Card benefits include:
* 20% off mid-week, non-holiday lodging rates
* 20% off food only at Off the Wall Bar, Kirkwood Inn and Bub’s Pub
* 10% off Kirkwood logo wear and merchandise
* Reduced price on Tubing Hill season pass (price TBD)
* Free KCA Card Member Access to Recreation Center/Pool
* Free KCA Card Member Access to the Red Cliffs Club. Food purchased in the club is already discounted so no further food discounts apply.
If you are interested in displaying your work in the KCA Club, contact Amy Broadhurst at 209.258.7386 or abroadhurst@kirkwood.com.
In light of the changing demographics of the community the KCA will seek to diversify the types of events and programs offered. A variety of new events are planned for this winter season that will target different age groups and interests.
People looking to meet and pair up with people of similar skiing and riding abilities should attend the Saturday Morning Social at the KCA Red Cliffs Club from 8:45 – 10 am. KCA members can share a cup of coffee or hot cocoa with other members before going out to explore the mountain with others. Whether teenagers or adults you will find people to enjoy the mountain with.
“Kid’s Night” takes place every Saturday and has been popular with young children. This year the KCA offers a ‘double feature’; the first show (from 6 – 8 pm) will be devoted to children under the age of 8. A second different show will commence around 8 pm and will cater to older kids (9-13 years of age).
For older young adults there will be an offering of “Teen Events” during the winter season. Pool tourneys, snowshoe stomps and pool parties are scheduled. A special Teen Night is set for December 29th to view ski videos. Hosted by the producer of the documentary film “Coreshot” we will feature a video that follows the life of athletes in the North American Freeskiing Championships during the 06-07 season. From Jackson Hole to Snowbird, to Crested Butte to Kirkwood, get first hand footage of our local skier Craig Garbiel.
A series of “Bridge Nights” have been scheduled for the club. Whether you are a novice looking to learn or a seasoned bridge veteran come out and meet others looking for that elusive fourth player.
On stormy days, when weather conditions limit lift operations, KCA members can stop by the club to view a family focused midday matinee movie (PG or PG 13) and popcorn.
Make reservations today to join us in the Club for our first food and wine pairing dinner. Call for details as Chef Vallejo (who has been featured in Bon Appetit Magazine) and Paul Sobon of Sobon Estate host this special event on March 22nd. Space is limited and advanced reservations are required.
The KCA welcomes ideas from its members and would love to hear your thoughts on these planned events and other events that are of interest to you. Through formal and informal surveys we will continue to modify and offer the types of programs that are of interest to the community.
Members of the Kirkwood Community Association elected Jim Sacherman to serve as KCA Board Member at Large for a two-year term starting July 2007 thru July 2009.
Jim is a local resident who lives in the west meadows area. He is the owner of the Minden Grill Company. Jim received a MS in Engineering from Stanford University and was founder and CEO of Palo Alto Products, a design and manufacturing company with over 1,000 employees. Jim also served as a board member of MBA Technology, the worlds leading plastic recycler, and served as a senior staff member of Flextronics, Inc. a NASDAQ 100 company. He has two sons, Luke and Kevin, and was recently married to Karen Stoloff, a long time Kirkwood resident.
“Jim has a number of skills that will benefit the KCA and the community at large. He brings new ideas along with experience reading financial statements and financing options. He maintains a balanced relationship with the resort and the community. He should represent the interests of the membership quite well. I welcome Jim to the KCA Board and look forward to working with him to develop the amenities and services in the valley,” reports Bruce Gianola, KCA President.
“As the community's representative to the board, my focus as the community’s advocate will be to make sure that the monthly dues and real estate transfer fees are used to develop new amenities and that the KCA continues to focus on community events and recreation. I am passionate about living in Kirkwood. And as a resident, I would like to see Kirkwood's community be vibrant and exciting and I am thrilled at the opportunity to use my abilities to help make that happen,” Jim stated.
KCA Announces Second Annual Photo Competition
The Kirkwood Community Association is sponsoring the annual photo contest. The competition is open to amateur photographers 16 years of age and older. Contestants must be a Kirkwood Valley homeowner or family member. Contestants must sign up at the KCA office by end of day September 2. Contest entry fee is $15 per person. Each contestant may submit up to two photographs. The subject matter of the photograph should be of outdoor themes, close-ups and landscapes. The judges will give special consideration to images of wildlife and wildflowers. Images with people as the primary subject matter will not be considered. Pictures must be taken in or around the Kirkwood area (within 15 miles). Submitted entries are preferred to be color photographs. All entries must be received no later than October 31, 2007 with winners being announced sometime in November 2007. Pick up an entry form at the KCA office.
Bruce Gianola, KCA President and long time Kirkwood
homeowner has published a book of short stories entitled First
Tracks. The stories, cleverly describe
a series of first time adventure experiences, the
challenges faced when attempting something new and
the sense of accomplishment that comes from overcoming
the challenges that invariably arise.
Several of the stories are loosely fashioned from
the author’s personal experiences in and around
Kirkwood. Other stories, purely fictional,
involve activities that young adults face as they
take on responsibility, explore new endeavors and
make decisions that lay the groundwork for their
adult lives.
It is an entertaining read and one that all ages
will enjoy.
First Tracks is available for sale for
$25 at the KCA office and the KCA Red Cliffs Club
and can be purchased online at www.authorhouse.com.
A Taste of Kirkwood, Kirkwood’s
Community Cookbook has been reprinted and there are
copies available for $25. Five dollars from
the sale of each book will be donated to The Breast
Cancer Fund (TBCF).
In addition to more than 200 delicious
recipes, all of which were fully tested, the cookbook
offers a glimpse into the rich history in and around
Kirkwood and includes photographs, stories and sketches.
Look for the cookbook in the KCA
office, the KCA Red Cliffs Club and the General Store.
It makes a great gift for someone
who has visited Kirkwood or for someone you have
been sharing your Kirkwood experiences with over
the years.
Rules for Second Annual Photo Competition
A. The competition is open to amateur photographers 16 years of age and older.
B. A total of seven cash prizes will be awarded.
C. Contestants must sign up at the KCA office by end of day September 2, 2007.
D. A $15.00 entry fee will be collected from each contestant.
E. Contestants must be a Kirkwood Valley homeowner/family member.
F. The subject matter of the photograph should be of outdoor themes, close-ups and landscapes are acceptable. The judges will give special consideration to images of wildlife and wildflowers. Images with people as the primary subject matter will not be considered.
G. Pictures must be taken in or around the Kirkwood area (within 15 miles).
H. Each picture submitted (each contestant can only submit 2) must be labeled as to where they were taken, on what date and what occasion.
I. Each work should be the work of the contestant submitting the picture.
J. Submitted entries are preferred to be color photographs. All entries must be received no later than October 31, 2007 and should be accompanied by an entry form, a duplicate negative (35mm cameras) or a high quality digital JPEG file (digital cameras) and an 8x10 size photograph which will be used for judging purposes. All materials submitted should be marked with name and address. Send to KCA POB 158 Kirkwood, CA 95646. Submitted materials will be returned to the contestants at the close of the competition.
K. The 1st prize winner will need to provide the KCA with the original slide or some other media for production purposes.
L. The KCA assumes no responsibility for submissions. Winning contestants agree that the KCA has the right to use, without further compensation, their photographs for promotion and production, as well as other related uses.
M. Entries will be evaluated based upon appeal, content and photographic skill. The decision of the judges is final.
N. Winners will be contacted after November 1, 2007.
O. Awards will be presented sometime during November, 2007.
P. Prizes:
1st Prize - The winning picture in a large format will be framed and displayed in an area of prominence within the resort and the contestant receives $200.00.
2nd Prize - $100.00
3rd Prize - 5 Runners Up - $20.00 each.
