by Tina Woo, Membership Chair
2020 was quite a year! 2020-2021 proved to be a challenging year amidst the Covid-19 pandemic and California wildfires. With the current widespread vaccine drive, we hope to return to a degree of normalcy in the coming summer and fall months. Despite these uncertainties, the board of Nisei Ski Club is continuing to meet monthly and discuss plans for this upcoming year. We strive to provide community and camaraderie for our members.
The Nisei Ski Club board is excited to announce several events scheduled for the balance of the year. In late summer we are planning for our annual picnic and are busy researching local parks. Piggybacking on Karen Soo’s well-attended Thai Cooking demo, she has agreed to conduct another Zoom cooking lesson in September. Also, our bike gurus, Curtis Otagura and Rick Dumlao, are planning another ride in the fall. For something new, we are researching a “day” bus trip to a local winery.
In terms of community, the San Jose Nikkei Matsuri is taking place now until May 8. Please check https://www.nikkeimatsuri.org/ for a calendar guide to performances, food, artisans and exhibits. Nisei Ski Club is also a proud supporter of the Mt. View Obon Festival tentatively scheduled for July. And, in October of this year, we will once again sponsor the Silicon Valley Asian Film Festival (virtually).
June marks the start of the 2021-2022 Nisei Ski Club season. Beginning May, you can take advantage of the $5 discount if you sign up before May 31. Download and complete the membership form to be eligible. We have several events coming up, in addition to the week-long trip in January 2022 to Steamboat, Colorado. And, we’re certainly open to suggestions for club activities. I’m hoping you will join us!
