by Armand Gutierrez, President

July is coming in hot and sultry and, as expected, our annual drought season has returned. Last year’s celebration of our country’s founding was somewhat subdued, but this year’s celebration will most likely be as strong as ever. So do your part over the 4th of July weekend by raising Old Glory high above and into the field of blue. 

Mt. View Obon Festival

 The Mt. View Obon Festival is on 17-18 July at the Mt. View Buddhist Temple. In the past NSC members volunteered to work various booths, with the Beer Booth the most coveted prize. This year we won’t be volunteering (not needed), but you should attend and participate in the various events. Rest assured that there will be a variety of delicious cuisine, carnival-style games, cultural events, lots of people, the famous Beer Booth, and try not to bring home any goldfish in a plastic bag. For more information visit their website at https://obon.mvbuddhisttemple.org

NSC Annual Membership Meeting and Luau Picnic

The NSC Annual Membership Meeting and Luau Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, 29 August so mark your calendars. An Evite will be sent out later this month so you can designate if you’re attending and what scrumptious dish you’ll be bringing to share. Tevye would be proud of us as we maintain tradition and return to Las Palmas Park in Sunnyvale for the picnic. Look for the flyer and Evite.

2022 NSC Ski Week to Steamboat, CO

Steamboat is on the Ikon Pass, and is also good for Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Here is what you need to know about the Ikon and Epic Passes for the Steamboat trip:

  • Purchase an Ikon Pass (Squaw/Alpine) from Sports America and receive a:
    • $30 trip discount for an Ikon Base Pass, or 
    • $50 trip discount for an Ikon Pass.
    • Go to this link to purchase: : www.sportsamerica.com/ikon-nisei.
    • The Ikon Base Pass is good for five days skiing at Steamboat.
  • Purchase an Epic Pass (Northstar, Heavenly, Kirkwood) from Sports America and receive a:
    • 20% discount offered by Epic Pass
    • $30 trip discount for an Epic Local Pass, or 
    • $50 trip discount for an Epic Pass
    • Go to this link to purchase: www.sportsamerica.com/epic-nisei.
    • Epic passes cannot be used at Steamboat.
  • Purchase both the Ikon/Epic passes and you will receive a combination trip discount based on the type of passes you purchase.

If you have any questions about either of the passes then drop me a line at president@niseiskiclub.org.

QotM: The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits – Albert Einstein