Those who attended the recent membership meeting / chili cook off enjoyed not only delicious choices on the chili table, but also an introduction by Jim Schaefer of an exciting project highlighting the contributions of SWC in the local area. Jim has applied for a historic designation of THE FIRST ALPINE SKIING IN NEW YORK ON YANTAPUTCHABERG as a state and national site through the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Additionally, a proposal to obtain a historic marker highlighting the initiatives of Schenectady Wintersports Club in the 1930s in building alpine ski trails, racing, snow trains, ski patrol, rope tow and more. The top of the sign would also include our iconic SWC emblem. To make this sign a reality we have agreed to raise money, through donations, with a target of $1675.00. To facilitate collection of donations a catagory for “Yantaputchaberg sign” has been added to the donations page on the website Home page. This is a wonderful way to create a permanent acknowledgement of the important contributions of SWC.
The lettering on the sign complies with the limited space guidelines.
1st ALPINE SKIING
SCHENECTADY WINTERSPORTS CLUB
BUILT SKI TRAILS HERE IN 1933 AND
GOT SNOW TRAINS TO NORTH CREEK
STARTING THE SKI INDUSTRY IN NY
SCHENECTADY WINTERSPORTS CLUB
My best to all,
Karen
