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Alan & Nancy Jackson - Floral City, FL

 Alan – I moved from Pennsylvania to Florida when I was 12yrs old. When growing up as a teenager I started skiing with my friends in North Carolina, loved the sport, and knew I wanted to continue. When I started going out west and Canada, where the snow was light and fluffy, I haven’t looked back.  I have lead travelers on 23 ski trips since 1986, and have been to 48 different resorts, some twice. I love that I get to meet and ski with new friends every year. The adventure of skiing and leading groups is what I love to do and to have them enjoy the adventure with me is priceless. You can’t get any better than that.  

Nancy-  I am a Florida native and didn’t see snow until I was an adult. My first experience of skiing was Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany in 1988.  I fell in love with it and didn’t want to stop. I have never skied anywhere else except out West and Canada. I have been to 32 different resorts, some twice. After helping Alan on several of his trips since 2006, I started leading my own trips since 2010. It has been my pleasure, and I look forward to each year to meet and ski with new friends. I can’t hardly wait for each ski season to come around to join in the adventures with Alan.

WE LOVE TO SKI!!!!!!!!!

Trip Leaders:

Amber Brill:

I have lived in Jacksonville, FL since 1990 and work as a real estate agent. I grew up in Dallas, TX, which is where, as a teenager; my passion for skiing was ignited with my first trip to Angel Fire, NM. This trip was followed by a trip to Taos and in the years to come I was fortunate to ski several resorts in Colorado… Telluride, Breckenridge, Keystone, A-Basin, Vail, Aspen, and Winter Park.

I have two adult kids and two grandsons and will be getting married in October 2018. In my spare time you can find me at a concert, hosting a happy hour around town, or spending time with friends or family. I enjoy cruises and travel and take trips as often as possible. Once I had children I took a 23 year hiatus from skiing and jumped back in several years ago and have no plans to stop!

I have been an assistant leader on ski trips in the past and have organized several large group trips and cruises. My first trip with TBSC was last year and I met some great people. I am very much looking forward to being an assistant leader on this trip and making more new friends.

Telluride is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. The slopes are fun and the night life is too! Join Helen and me on this trip and make some new memories! :)

Assistant Trip Leader:

Andrea Andreasen:

Hello Fellow Skiers and Boarders!

My name is Andrea Andreasen. I am the assistant leader for the Breck II Trip in February.

I am a native Floridian, who discovered a love for the mountains and snow skiing the first time I went out west almost 30 years ago. It is my dream to ski as many different ski resorts as possible, but I find myself returning to Breckenridge often. I have skied and even tried snowboarding at A-Basin, Copper, Keystone, Tahoe, Telluride, Vail and Winter Park.

As a psychotherapist in the Tampa Bay Area, I consider snow skiing to be one of many types of Adventure Therapy... great for the mind, body and spirit!

At home in Florida, I take every opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. I enjoy our beaches (really anything on or near the water) kayaking, swimming, walking and biking.

I hope you’ll consider joining me on the adventure of lifetime at The Beautiful and Breathtaking Breckenridge Resort!

Andrea Andreasen, LCSW

Assistant Trip Leader:

Ann Worthington

I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and began skiing on some of the smaller hills in that area starting at 14 years old.  I graduated to the slopes of upstate New York and really got the ski bug in my early 20s.  When I moved to Boston, after graduating college, I skied quite a bit in New Hampshire and Vermont.  I did not know about the slopes out West.  I was a happy camper.

When I moved to Florida after the blizzard of ’78 in Boston, I worked in the finance and accounting area.  I was in public accounting and then was CFO of banks and insurance companies.  When I first went on vacation skiing out West in the early 80s, I never had the desire to ski in the East again.  The conditions and terrain in the West are terrific!  I have skied in Europe, as well and find the skiing to be fun and different!

I love Big Sky, Keystone, Park City and all of the places in between.  Actually, it is hard to think of a ski area in Utah, Montana or Colorado that I do not like.  Canada also offers a large variety of exciting destinations.  I usually team up with Ruby Johnson and I can tell you that we will ensure that everyone has a great time!  I look forward to another wonderful ski season!!

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Bonnie Ormerod - Niwot, CO

I’m a Maryland/DC native and learned to ski in the northeast visiting Smuggler’s, Stowe, Killington, Sugarbush (“Ice Mountains”). I thought it was natural to ski in frigid temperatures and on ice and to me it was the best in the world. Life hands you opportunities, and I moved to FL years ago and missed this passion of being in the snow and mountains.

Another door of opportunity knocked when I read the Tampa Bay Ski Club ad in the paper several years ago announcing their Kick-Off Party. I went out to the Rockies that year and the rest is history. I have met wonderful people and created a lot of new friendships in this ski club. Skiing is a passion of mine and I am eager to share my energy and enthusiasm with you. I came to love Colorado so much that I moved out here a few years ago. Some of you may enjoy all the group activities while others may want to kick back and just enjoy quite time relaxing or pampering yourself in the spa. This is your trip and your vacation, and I hope to make it special for all of you. I’m looking forward to being your host providing you with fantastic memories long after we return home.

Over the years I have skied various mountains including Heavenly, Squaw, Kirkwood, Sierra, Park City, Deer Valley, Cannons, Snowbasin, Brian Head, Key Stone, Steamboat, Breckenridge, Winter Park, Snowmass, Copper and Vail.

"Dance for Snow"

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Bonnie Sklaren - Gulfport, FL

I have been skiing for over 45 years, starting this adventure on Mammoth Mountain in California. I have had the pleasure to ski many resorts in the United States, Canada, Europe and South America. My favorite by far is the ski resorts in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Great terrain, fabulous snow and awesome après ski. I have had the pleasure to ski with the Tampa Bay Ski Club for several years. We have met a number of wonderful and fun people and made new friends. Our ski adventures include, among others, Snowmass, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Telluride, Vail, Steamboat, Big Sky, Park City and Banff. All have been memorable, each in its own way. Whatever trip we choose do, we inevitably add Copper Mountain to the itinerary. There is terrain for all levels of skier, good snow and fun après ski opportunities. If you have skied this resort you know what I am talking about, if not you don’t know what you are missing. Please consider joining me on this ski adventure, as always this will be a fun filled ski adventure.

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Chad Blackmon:

Hi! My name is Chad Blackmon and I am an Insurance and Investment Advisor with Big Financial Services here in the Tampa area. I like to work hard, play harder! I got into snowboarding 4 seasons ago because it was one of those things I've always wanted to do (bucket list item). The thing is...I really got into it, and now it's something I do every year! I have been to Crested Butte, and to Copper Mountain twice. I'm excited to hit Breckinridge next, and some over seas trips. I have been a member of Tampa Bay Ski Club for the past several seasons because of the friendships I've made at the club, as well as family members that work with the club. I really love the energetic and positive vibe with everyone at TBSC and it makes for a very fun and memorable experience. I really enjoy working and socializing with people and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone on our upcoming trip and having a great time!

Assistant Trip Leader:

Chris Elam - Tampa, FL

I am a native of Tampa and have worked with Skiers and Boarders as a Travel Agent at Bowen Travelworld for 18 years. I have coordinated Hundreds of group trips all over the USA and Canada. This will be my sixth year of leading ski trips to Colorado for our Ski Club. In addition, I Have visited many ski areas such as Heavenly, Breckenridge, Winter Park, Keystone, Copper, Vail, Aspen, Beaver Creek, Steamboat and Snowmass. I  love traveling out west and taking care of “my people” as a ski trip leader. Let my   experience and expertise work for you!  When I'm not going out West(one of my favorite things), I love to Cruise and travel wherever and whenever I can. I have been an independent Travel Consultant for over 30 years. As of this Ski Season I am the new Ski Manager of the Tampa Bay Ski Club and look forward to working with you to make this the best ski season ever!

Come with me to Winter Park, one of my favorite places, You'll be glad you did!!

Trip Leader:

Cindy Dickerson

Hello Skiers and Boarders:

My name is Cindy Dickerson and I am the trip leader of the Copper 1 and Club Med Chamonix trip. A little about me… I am the commercial sales manager for Carrier Air Conditioning, a great company where I have worked for 27 years. My son Zack has been my “unofficial” assistant  or traveling companion for as long as I can remember and is now sometimes a trip leader for ski club as well as working there part time while in college.  He and I have also been going on ski trips together for many years and it is the best uninterrupted family time we get all year. It’s pretty hard to get that around home!

I have been skiing and boarding for about 15 years, and have led club trips every year for at least 12 years. Besides the many times I have been to Copper, I have skied and/or boarded at Keystone, Snowmass, Buttermilk, Big Sky, Breckenridge, Park City, Crested Butte, Winter Park, Vail, A-Basin and Steamboat. About ten years ago, I tried boarding and fell in love with it so haven’t strapped the skis on since then but I definitely have the perspective of both sides, having done both. You will find me either on the snow or freshly soaking in the hot tub when the lifts close every day. 

I truly like people and that’s why I lead trips. My goal is for everyone on my trips to have a good time and do what they want to do on their vacation, even if it’s take the day off and sit by the fire getting in some quiet reading. I believe that our club has something to offer for the biggest enthusiast down to the family or friend who just wants to get away and take it easy for a little while. 

Please consider joining me on one of my trips – we are going to hit the mountain hard and cool our heels with some relaxing R and R in the evenings!!

Trip Leader:

Fitz Rawls - Tampa, FL

Fitz is a long time skier who enjoys meeting new skiers and re-establishing friendships with many prior ski trip participants. He grew up in Tampa and learned to ski while attending college in New England. When he moved back to Tampa he found that skiing with a local ski club was the easiest, most fun and most economical way to ski from Florida! He soon became a trip leader and has taken over 40 groups to European, South American and Rocky Mountain Resorts. He joined BowenTravelworld in 1994 and is now a Senior Trip Leader for the Tampa Bay Ski Club. He is always willing to share his expertise and experience with anyone looking for “just the right” ski trip.

This year he is leading another “Bucket List” trip, this time to Tignes/Val d’Isere in France. He has a Four Star hotel, with gourmet French meals, ski-in,ski-out on the most asked for ski area in the Alps waiting for you! A unique feature of this trip is a guided tour of and wine tasting in the city of Beaune, the capitol of the Burgundy Provence of France, on the way to 4 days in Paris!

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Trip Leader:

Helen Newcombe

Helen grew up in Colorado and started skiing at 12 years old. As a trip leader since 1998, she has lead one to three ski trips per year to many ski areas in the Rockies and Europe. Helen has met some great people on her many ski trips and has built up a large list of satisfied travelers. As a result of this experience, her trips usually fill up quickly. Helen looks forward every year to skiing her favorite mountains and meeting new friends. Helen has owned a dance studio in Zephyrhills for 33 years.  She loves children and enjoys having them on her trips. Her other hobbies and interests include golfing, biking, kayaking and traveling.

Trip Leader:

Janine Hebeler:

I grew up in Western New York and spent my youth skiing at a tiny little place named Kissing Bridge. Once I moved to Florida I “hung up” my skis for 12 years. After my years of not skiing, I headed west and learned what truly good skiing really is.

I have had the great fortune of skiing at remarkable places such as: Big Sky, Telluride, Whistler, Deer Valley, Park City, Breckenridge, A-Basin, Keystone, Lake Tahoe, Steamboat, as well as many lesser known western ski areas.

My first trip with the Tampa Bay Ski Club was to Val Thorens, France, where I met and made several lifelong friends. One of those friends is my co-leader on the Vail II trip, Ruby Johnson. Ruby and I will be leading a fun filled trip that you will not want to miss!

Assistant Trip Leader:

Lance Penn - Lakeland, FL

Hello fellow skiers, my name is Lance Penn. I currently reside in Lakeland, FL and after retiring from the U.S. Navy after 22 successful years in the world’s finest submarine force. Born and raised in Lakeland, skiing was introduced to me later in life and is now a passion. I love the experience and the joy’s that skiing brings, such as seeing some of the most beautiful places on the planet, especially “Banff Canada”.

Our trip last year to Bend, Oregon was a great success and everyone who went talked about how well organized the trip was and that they had a great time. I enjoy leading and helping people to ensure they all have a great trip and I can assure you that this trip will be no different.

I am married to my wonderful wife, Melany and have three wonderful son’s, Alex, Allen-Michael, Austin and grandson Rohen.

Please join Tracy and I for a great time this year at Banff Canada, March 2nd thru March 9th, 2019. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to call me at (863)860-9166.

Trip Leader:

Michele Tevlin

My name is Michele and I’m an RN and the Director of nursing for brightstar homecare. I became involved last year when I went on a snowboarding trip with a friend and fell in love with traveling with the club. In the past, I have traveled to Copper Mountain, Park city, Breckenridge, Vail, and many other small resorts in Colorado and Utah. I am looking forward to being an assistant leader on this trip and getting to know all of our travelers and making new friends! See you on the slopes!  

Assistant Trip Leader:

Mike Waller - Lakeland, FL

I grew up as an "Army brat", moving every few years and yet I still love to travel! I learned to ski when I was 10 in Garmisch, Germany. Currently my wife and I operate Laser Recharge Co., a small business in Lakeland. We have 3 adult children and 7 grandchildren that keep us busy. After a 30 year break from skiing it has become my passion. I love being outdoors and feeling the sun and wind on my face. I have led ski trips all over North America for 13 years and have visited most of the Rocky Mountain Resorts. I love to share my enthusiasm for skiing with everyone. Please join me for a memorable trip to Steamboat Springs, Co., march 9-16 2019. We will be staying at the ( ski-in/ ski-out ) Torian Plum Condos right at the mountain base.

Trip Leader:

Paul Kowkabany:

Paul is a native Floridian and has lived in the Tampa Bay for the last 40 years. He first learned to snowboard in 1998 and has been going on multiple ski club trips every year since then. His favorite destinations are in Colorado which is also where he spends part of his summer every year. In his spare time he is an avid cyclist, traveler and volunteer for Soothe Our Souls. Join me on a Great trip to Snowmass! Can you say FUN!!!!

Assistant Trip Leader:

Raoul Weinstein - Formerly from Lakeland, FL, now living in Greenville, SC

Raoul has been skiing the west for over 33 years and has been a trip leader for 19 years. This year's Sertomans & Friends trip, sponsored by the Sertoma Club of Lakeland, will be the 20th annual fundraiser for Camp Endeavor, a camp in Dundee, FL for speech and hearing impaired kids. Over the past 19 years, this fun and fairly-priced trip has raised over $85,000! Raoul always plans three dinner parties for his group plus other activities that keep the group together. He has led numerous ski trips for the Tampa Bay Ski Clubs over the past 18 years. But he never lets his ski trips interfere with his other favorite past-time: being a cruise ship gentleman ballroom dance host! For the past 10 years his cruises have sailed the seven seas and he has visited six continents and toured many of the most exciting and exotic countries in the world. And all he has to do is dance with the ladies each evening -- what a life! He stays in shape for skiing by dancing -- or is it the other way around? He recently married Nancy McMillon in SC, whom he met on two different dance cruises in two different parts of the world, proving that "it is never too late to find happiness!"

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Ruby Johnson

My ski passion began with my first trip with the ski club in 1979 to Big Sky, Montana. Being in the travel business afforded me the opportunity to lead trips and ski most of the western resorts, and some of Europe.

After surviving Stage 3 breast cancer, I retired as a travel professional and an Aetna wife and devoted my energies to leisure activities as well as charity work. I have served as chairperson for the Memorial Day Charity Tennis Tournament held at East Lake Woodlands Country Club in Oldsmar, Florida for the past 20 years having raised over $550,000 for Morton Plant Mease Foundation, The Arthritis Foundation, Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), and our current benefactor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.

Having been a member of East Lake Woodlands Country Club for 25 years, I have served three terms on the Tennis Committee and am currently serving as its Chairperson.

Trip Leaders:

Susan Simmons - St Petersburg FL

Susan grew up in western PA and has lived in St Petersburg since graduating from college. She is an RN and works with biological medications. She volunteers as a Faith Community Nurse in St Pete. She enjoys traveling, biking, hiking, reading and going to soccer and baseball games with her sons. She is an assistant trip leader in training and looks forward to the Holland Bike & Barge trip in April.

Assistant Trip Leader:

Taylor Schmitz

Hey ya'll (yes, I am currently residing in Music City USA, Nashville, TN)!!!  I have been part of several TBSC ski trips in the past couple years and just recently got back into skiing.  I took a brief break from skiing (25 years) and two years ago I jumped back into it.  As all my friends said, "it's like riding a bike".  Sure enough it was, a couple runs and I was back to skiing the bumps and everything else.  I grew up in Colorado, so most of the ski resorts (areas) in Colorado I have skied growing up.  I prefer skiing and haven't tried snowboarding yet.  I will ski anything and everything, and look forward to hitting the slopes with you all.  If you want to give me a shout, feel free to shoot me an e-mail, or give me a ring, I will try my best to answer any and all of your questions or inquiries, please call me at.   615 473-8920

Assistant Trip Leader:

Tomi Rawls - Tampa, FL

My name is Tomi Rawls, and my husband, Fitz, and I will be leading the ”Bucket List” trip to Zermatt and St. Moritz, Switzerland, January 17th-29th. A bit of background.....I grew up skiing on a frozen "hill" called Boyne Mountain in northern Michigan - and later graduated to the equally frozen mountains of New England. BUT, I didn't know any better so I loved it....and I sure learned how to EDGE!!

Oddly, moving to Florida opened up Western skiing to me. I worked as a ski planner for Bowen Travelworld for many years. I have been fortunate to ski almost every major ski resort in the West. About 20 years ago, we started leading trips to Europe - which gave me more things to love about skiing. The panoramas of the Alps are truly breathtaking. The intimacy of the villages and the enormity of the skiable terrain is a perfect combination. Winter sports were invented, or at least perfected, in these villages. Ski, board, Nordic ski, skate, sleigh ride (real sleighs, not hay wagons),....it is all there.

I find there is a wonderful camaraderie that occurs with these groups to European destinations. Since our hotel provides breakfast and dinner, we have more time to enjoy the group....not just the people with whom we are skiing. The discovery of an incredible run and the description of spectacular wipe out is shared. And, (beware all you men) AMAZING SHOPPING is described in full detail!!! . There is a huge variety of runs, cuisine for a worldwide clientele and shopping to make all the ladies happy! I hope you will join us on this trip it is guaranteed to be a memory-maker!!

Trip Leader:

Tracy Kirkpatrick - Lakeland, FL

Hello everyone, I have lived in Lakeland since birth and I’ve worked for the City of Lakeland for over 30 years. I love the great outdoors and sports, so when a lifelong friend invited me on my first ski trip in 2000, I jumped at the chance since I was a true Floridian and had not experienced snow. Since that first trip to Banff Canada, I have managed to average 2 trips a year to North America’s Winter Wonderlands.

Although I joined winter sports late in life, I’ve been skiing for over 16 years and have lead and assisted on many trips both private and for the club. I truly enjoy the people I’ve met and helped on these trips, and will do whatever I can to ensure you have a great time on your trip no matter what you want to do.

I’ve skied in the East, but I love being in the Western mountains of the US and Canada and have skied most all the big names.

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