Flashback

FLASHBACK TO THE PAST

In October of 1980, Gay and Dixie Richardson founded the Armadillo Ski Club. They placed advertisements in the paper and on the radio for the first meeting of snow skiers to be held at the Beaumont library. Thirty-seven people came to the first meeting and paid 25¢ dues to cover postage.

Meetings were moved to Cody’s Restaurant where dinner was followed by the meeting.

First Officers were:

President	Gay Richardson
Vice President	Rick Thompson
Secretary	Becky English
Treasurer	Bob Trevy

The first trip was to Breckenridge, Colorado in March 1981 with twenty-five participants.

In 1982 the Armadillo Ski Club (ASC) joined the Texas Ski Council (TSC). The TSC consisted of twenty clubs throughout Texas and enabled clubs to offer trips to first-class resorts at discounted rates by buying in bulk.

As the club grew, the meeting location became stationary at the Sheraton on 11^th Street and later moved to the Beaumont Hilton. Activities increased as did interest in the club as membership reached 400 in 1988. With the downsizing of area businesses and relocation of many members and a slump in the economy, membership dropped and meetings were moved various area restaurants.

MEMORY LANE
(Photos and events over the years)

1984

Meetings were held at the Sheraton Gladys Room on 11^th St.
K-106 Raft Race – our raft was built and stored by Gary George, and manned by many Armadillos
Ski Scuba presented us with Las Vegas-style Fashion shows.

1985

Meetings moved to the Beaumont Hilton.
Activities included: Water World, Happy Hours at the Boulevard, Quentin J’s, Patrizi’s, Renaissance, Halloween Party, Christmas Party, Pig out at Sartin’s, Ski Scuba Snow Show.
Membership reached 361. Membership contest was won by Robbie Williams.
Top racers were Pat Lehigh, Glenda Adams, Danny Fruge, and Don Keys.

1986

Raft Race, Delta Downs, Softball, Happy Hours at Hoffbrau and Ziggy’s. Bowling team.
Membership growing 377.
Steamboat trip brought home 18 medals.

1987

Membership 394
Bowling, softball, raft race. TGIF at Bennigan’s. 7^th Annual BBQ. Famous Luau’s and Golf Tournament.
Luau had 80+ members and was held at Woodham’s home.
Ski Scuba moved to Parkdale.
Flea Market
Dickens on the Strand
1^st Annual CLASC southeast Texas get together

1988

Bobby Guilbeau attended FAM trip to France.
Chili Cookoff 4/10/88
Membership Contest
Toga Party 6/4/88
Golf Tournament 7/31
Bowling and Raft race
Glenda Lehigh was elected TSC VP Winter Shootout.
Brenda Howell appointed Coordinator for TSC Expedition to Austria.
Canoe Village Creek
Skier’s Flea Market
Astros Game

1989

Sock Hop
Slide Show
Raft repairs
Glenda Lehigh elected TSC Secretary
Luau
C&W at Cutter’s
Lanny roasted
Ski Fest
Happy hour at Hunter’s
Skating party
Oilers Game
Golf
Main St. On the Neches CLASC 3^rd Annual
Renaissance & Golf

1990

Apres Ski Dance
Bowling
Raft Race ’90
Lazy Summer Bowling League Glenda TSC Secretary

1992

1993

1994

1995
Christmas party at Cecile’s

1996

Bid Meeting
Brenda Herman FAM to New Zealand
Terry O’Neel FAM trip to Aspen
8^th Annual Ski Fest 11/5 Holiday Inn
Renaissance Festival
Halloween White Carpet Mt. Beginner’s Trip to Houston

1997

Dickens on the Strand
Christmas Party at Cecile’s

1998

Christmas party at Parent’s home
Dec Style Show at Sun & Ski in Beaumont Renaissance