Nordic Fox Ski Club
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End of Season Pizza Party Friday, April 16, 2010, 6:30 PM at Gino's East 1807 S. Washington, Naperville $10 per person, payable at the event
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Past Meetings and Topics March 2010 - MapleLag trip Feb 2010 - Massage Therapist Michelle Mathieu Jan 2010 - Methow Valley Trip Nov 2009 - Bikram Yoga of Naperville Oct 2009 - Scott Smith and Dave Haugsted shared their experiences with World Loppet races in Europe.
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| Sept 2009 - Sara Schiffer owner, CorChoice, a life coaching company. Sara will speak on how to incorporate cross-country skiing into a balanced exercise program and will take questions on how exercise integrates with and affects your overall lifestyle. She is also the vice president of the Lisle Toastmasters. | |||||||||||||
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January 2009: Bob Richards,
Journalist for the Chicago Sun Times and Worldloppet Master will tell us of
his adventures at his ten Worldloppet races. He'll be talking about the
exciting and fun world of cross-country skiing better known as the 15-race
Worldloppet circuit. He'll explain how you can participate in your favorite
sport and meet people from all over the world. And he will show pictures of
the various ski venues. King Keyser Sports November 18, 2008
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Scott Smith talked about his adventures in Southern Alaska October 16, 2008 |
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Tom Dvoratchak gave an excellent presentation on classic skiing technique September 16, 2008 |
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Election of officers was held. The Program - The Glider Experience: Our own Ron Ridenour talked about his experience in operating glider planes March 15,2007 |
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The Program was a video: A Birkebeiner Tale - The Spirit to Endure February 8, 2007 |
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The program was a presentation by Dr. Beth Bartlett, a chiropractic physician, from the Doctor's Center for Integrative Wellness in Lisle, Illinois. Subjects covered included the following: 1. What is the definition of wellness and why should it be important to me?, 2. What services are provided by a chiropractic physician?, 3. When is it time to seek the services of a chiropractic physician? and 4. What steps should be taken to prevent injuries? January 11, 2007 |
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DECEMBER NORDIC FOX HOLIDAY PARTY: Hearty Hors d'oeuvres and a Cash Bar December, 14, 2006 |
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The Nordic Foxes were
founded 25 years ago. The early
newsletters and other memorabilia were displayed, and the history of the club
was shared along with cake.
November 16,2006 |
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Nordic Skiing History – 1850 to Present Scott Smith Development of our sport picked up from last year’s talk after a quick review of earlier times. Skiing during the past 156 years transitioned from military and practical transportation to recreational and competitive activity. That is, it became a sport. Equipment became modernized with new materials and design. This talk focused on the Scandinavia and Norway in particular. October 19, 2006 |
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Mike Farrell, Owner of Prairie Path Cycles The program, with samples for comparison, covered the types of bicycles, the differences between them and recent advances in equipment. Mike explained what features change as the bicycle price rises from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars, and why someone would pay $5,000 for a bicycle. The pleasant fall days along with changing of the colors are just around the corner so it is an ideal time to brush up on your knowledge and take time for a ride. September 21, 2006 |
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ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS WAS HELD Our program features an encore presentation of the video On Snow March 16,2006 |
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The video "The Birkebeiner Tale - The Spirit to Endure" This 30-minute video is “the unique documentary that tells the legend behind the race.” Thursday, February 17, 2005 |
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We "viewed" excerpts from Unlimited and High Velocity, DVDs from XC Zone (www.xczone.com), January 13, 2005 |
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The topic of our November program was Waxing 101November 18, 2004 |
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Our Scott Smith Presented, August in Australia and the Kangaroo Hoppit, The first World Loppet race of the 2004/2005 season. October 21, 2004 |
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Our own Art Kardatzke spoke on Soldier Field in the Making -Design and Construction of the New Soldier Field September 16, 2004 |
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Two-part program featuring An Introduction to Rolling Skiing Find out about equipment, technique, where to roller ski, and how to incorporate roller skiing into your training program.ANDA Special End-of-season Slide Show Presentation Prepared by Beverly Yuill (thanks, Bev!), this presentation featuring pictures from Nordic Fox trips during the past ski season, set to music.March 18,2004 |
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Our own Dave Haugstad shared his experience of
hiking and backpacking the Grand Canyon February 26, 2004 |
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Presentation entitled “Facing the
Blizzard”, which discussed cold-weather outdoor photography by Hank
Erdmann, Professional Outdoor Photographer January 15, 2004 |
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Great Cross-Country Ski Trails Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Ontario November 20, 2003 Chad McGrath was a no show because of work conflicts - maybe later! The meeting was still a success. |
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Our own Dr. Mark Friedman
with a presentation on Outdoor Survival Skills. October 16, 2003 Mark is a nationally known author, teacher, crisis manager. Mark has been Chief of Emergency Medicine at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital of Boston, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, CEO of National Medical Claims Analysts, and Vice President and Associate Medical Director at Concentra Managed Care. Currently he is Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Illinois, a team leader in IMERT (the Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team) and a practicing emergency physician. |
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On Snow Video September 18, 2003 This 35-minute video is “A fast-paced, funny, frequently candid, and exhilarating ride on snow”. On Snow was filmed in Canada and depicts a culture that exists there (and which we wish existed here at home), where cross country skiing is a way of life. Guaranteed to get you in the mood for ski season! |
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Stretching Exercises March 20, 2003 Join us for fun, interesting, informative evening of "Stretching" - with our own Jim Tibensky. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or mat to sit on. We hope to see you then! This is the last club meeting of the season. |
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Snowshoeing
February 20, 2003 Join the Nordic Foxes as we learn more about snowshoeing from a few of our own!Several of our more experienced members plan to bring different types of snowshoes and share some very helpful tips on how to enjoy this activity. From mountainous regions to the mid-west - they've experienced a wide range of snow and trail conditions. Come join us! |
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Tracking Wildlife January 16, 2003 Come join us as Ron Nosek of Nature Educational Programs, Ltd. www.natedpro.org gives us a look at tracking wildlife. Many of us see various animal tracks along the ski trail as we glide along and wonder whose tracks they are and what stories the tracks can tell us of the animal’s travel. Some of you may remember Ron’s previous presentations to the club on winter survival. We hope you can be a part of this informative evening! |
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Clothing and
Layering for Winter Sports November 21, 2002 All you ever wanted to know about the newest fabrics and clothes (but were afraid to ask…). And the best way to layer effectively for winter sports to stay warm and dry! Join us for an informative evening! Come earlier to shop!!!! |
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DuPage County
Forest Preserve Ranger Talk October 17, 2002 Ranger James Marshall will provided information on DuPage County trails, wildlife, and which trails are groomed for cross country skiing. Join us for an informative evening! Come early for chili and conversation. |
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Importance of Balance in Cross Country Skiing September 19, 2002 Scott Smith, President of the Nordic Fox Ski Club, shared his expertise based upon many years in the Ski Patrol and as a PSIA Instructor. He will discuss why balance is a key aspect of cross-country skiing, and how one can improve their own balance. Dress comfortably and be prepared to participate in some simple drills that will get you off to a good start for the coming season. |
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