Guidelines for East Iowa Ski Club
Whether you are a skier – downhill or X-C, snowboarder, bicyclist, kayaker, golfer, angler, hiker, or enjoy adventure- leisure tours, you will find exciting activities and tours geared to your interests and abilities with the East Iowa Ski Club. Join us and enjoy the camaraderie of some of the greatest people in this state. We guarantee a good time or double your efforts back!
BECOMING A MEMBER
To be member of the East Iowa Ski Club requires a completed membership form and the payment of annual dues. Our website is eastiowaskiclub.com and mailing address is East Iowa Ski Club, PO Box 843, Cedar Rapids, IA 52506-3162. Annual dues are good for 12 months from the date you joined or renewed.
• $30 for an individual 18 years and over
• $60 for a household (everyone living in one household, including under 18)
• $5 for a one-time Trial membership, good for 3 months to new members only
There are some events where membership is not necessary, however you are required to register. All guests sign in at every meeting.
TO SIGN UP FOR AN ACTIVITY
1) Talk with the trip chairperson, sign up and arrange payment.
2) On the website, login; select the activity from the event calendar and register.
You can send a check to the PO Box or pay with a credit card on-line.
*A full deposit or first payment must be made for your position to be held on the list of trip-takers.
*If the activity/trip chairperson takes your name but no money, you are on the waiting list only. The trip could sell out before you are contacted!
WAITING LIST
As trips fill, activity chairpersons accumulate additional names for a waiting list. The names are kept in order of receipt, and members are notified in that order when a vacancy occurs on the trip. We cannot guarantee spaces for people on the waiting list so get your money in early. You can accept a position that opens or decline, you are not under obligation.
EVENT PRICES AND ROOM ARRANGEMENTS
Your EISC works diligently to offer you the lowest trip rates obtainable. Please remember that all trip prices are subject to change.
Sleeping arrangements in condos or hotels are normally one queen or 2 twins, we attempt to match up beds to couples/singles. For this reason, we advise you to come prepared with your roommate. In the event you don’t we will attempt to place you with a same sex roommate; however, it is not guaranteed. If you would prefer to room by yourself or don’t have a roommate in mind, you have the option to pay the single supplement charge.
All trip takers look forward to their vacations and pay a lot of money to participate, SO in consideration of others, ONLY paid trip participants are eligible to stay overnight in a condo/hotel.
TRIP INSURANCE
Insurance is recommended and available to purchase via the travel agency that design our ski trips, or it is also available from travel insurance websites.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING
Trip chairpersons try to indicate the availability of cross country and snowshoeing trails. Please let the trip chairperson know if you intend to cross country and/or snowshoe.
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
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Authorized cancellation: If a trip taker notifies the trip chairperson of intent to cancel before the deadline established for that trip, all monies paid will be refunded.
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Late cancellation – If a trip taker cancels after the established cancellation date for the trip and notifies the trip chairperson, a refund MAY be eligible provided a fully paid replacement is found. If no replacement is found, the cancelling trip taker is responsible for unrecoverable costs.
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Unauthorized cancellation – A person who does not notify the trip chairperson forfeits the cost of the trip.
RESPECTABILITY
An obligation for EISC membership – the EISC has members from all attitudes and ages of life. The Board therefore, feels it is important that considerations of respectability be given to all concerned when in travel or otherwise attending an event sponsored by the EISC. Others in attendance, though not members of our organization, also witness us as a group. When the activities of an individual infringe on the rights of the group as a whole, said actions are considered unacceptable. It is not out of the realm of possibility that your actions could prompt the board to revoke your membership.
In summary, AS A MEMBER of the East Iowa Ski Club you will be entitled to a multitude of activities and advantages. Naturally, there are opportunities for friendship, places to go and people to see, but there is much more.
Via our monthly newsletter, the Skiddoo, you’ll receive notices of all trips, parties and other numerous events. You’ll know about what’s happening in the club, who’s doing what, with whom. Chances to buy, sell or trade, tips on clothing and exercises can be found via our website forums.
You’re eligible to attend all monthly meetings and events, summer activities such as kayak/canoe trips, bike rides, car cruises, etc. We’ve done them all!!!
Volunteers are valued and essential to the club’s success. We’re always looking for folks willing to get involved and engaged.
Keep a positive attitude and become involved in your club. Attitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure. ENJOY THE ADVENTURE!