Club Meeting

Tuesday, April 8th, 2025

7:00 pm

Register to Attend

by Monday Mar 31st

Our April meeting will be on Tuesday, April 8th, 7:00 pm at Ft. Myer's Patton Hall (same location as always).  The evening will feature our annual campaign in support of Move United (nee Disabled Sports USA), which provides adaptive sports opportunities for people with disabilities to develop independence, confidence and fitness.  Please consider bringing your checkbook!

The evening will also feature our annual Council election (more below) and a preview of next-winter's trips.

Our complimentary menu will include honey glazed ham, whole poached salmon, mixed green salad, pasta salad, and peach cobbler.  A cash bar will be available for the drinks of your choice.

Council Election - Vote Online!

Our annual election of members to the club's leadership Council will take place at the meeting.  As we have four candidates (you can find their platforms on this link) for three positions on the Council, this will be our first competitive election in quite some time.  About two weeks before the meeting (on or about March 24), we'll be sending our dues-paying members a ballot in the form of a "poll."  We'll send it coincident with the formal meeting announcement.

VOTING RULES:

• You may vote online by responding to the poll (which we encourage you to do), or in-person at the meeting, but not both.
• Only dues-paying PSC members may vote:  Members of other Blue Ridge Ski Council clubs are not eligible to vote.
• Your membership must be current and paid at least through April 8, 2025.
• Only one vote is allowed per single or family membership.
• Online voting will be available through the evening before the meeting (Monday, April 7, 2025).
  

Registration Required

We're asking everyone to register to attend by Monday, March 31st – just a week before the meeting – so we can adjust the catering.

Bringing a Guest?

If you plan to come to the meeting with someone else, there are two ways to let us know:

• If your companion is a club member in their own right, they can log in with their credentials and register for the meeting much as they would do if signing up for a trip.
  
• Whether your companion is a club member or not, you can simply include them in your own meeting registration by clicking on the Add guest button before submitting your registration.
  

If Your Plans Change

If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please let us know (ideally by Monday, March 31st) so we can adjust our catering order.  You may do this by:

• Calling (301-807-0918) or emailing Dave Olsen
• Cancelling your registration yourself:
  
• • log into your account
  • click on your name at the top
  • click on My Event Registrations
  • click on your meeting registration
  • click on the Already registered link
  • click on the Cancel registration button

Ft. Myer Entry Passes

You may recall that we offered an opportunity, when signing up for our March club meeting, to be sponsored for obtaining a long-term (1-year) Ft. Myer visitor pass.  We anticipate being able to repeat that opportunity on a quarterly basis, thus as part of the registration process for our planned July 12, 2025 picnic.  But not at this time.

Entry to Ft. Myer

Please take a moment to review our Entry to Ft. Myer page.  There are several ways you'll be allowed to enter:

• Passengers:  Firstly, be aware that drivers won't necessarily be allowed to vouch for their passengers.  Although a photo ID like a driver's license might sometimes be accepted, passengers without an Automated Installation Entry (AIE) Pass (see below) or one of the other types of ID mentioned below might need to complete a Installation Access Request Form and pass the vetting process to enter the base.
• With Suitable ID:  If you have an active duty or retired military ID, or a DoD-issued Common Access Card (CAC) (and possibly several other types of government-issued ID), you should be able to enter the base without screening. 
• Without a Pass:  If you arrive for a club meeting outside of Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours (see below) and without suitable ID, your vehicle will be searched and you'll need to be vetted through their security system before being allowed entry.  This may take some time, so we suggest that you arrive at the base early.
• One-Day Pass:  You can apply for a one-day pass online at this website (click on the link).  You can then show the pass on your phone to gain entry.  However, application must be submitted at least four days in advance of your visit.  The process time may depend on your footprint in various online systems, and you may need to go to the VCC to have your photo taken. That said, your application might be approved almost instantaneously if you've previously been approved for an AIE Pass.
• 60-Day Pass:  You may apply for a 60-day pass at the Visitor Control Center, located just inside the main gate.  The VCC is open 6am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-3pm Saturdays.  You should be able to obtain a 60-day Automated Installation Entry (AIE) Pass right on the spot.
  You will need to complete an access application and be vetted through their security system.  To help speed the process, we suggest that you complete the Fort Myer Installation Access Request Form ahead of your visit and bring it with you.
• Long-Term/Annual Pass:  With sponsorship by Patton Hall, you may be able to get an AIE Pass good for as long as a year.  As mentioned above, we anticipate offering another opportunity for obtaining an annual pass in conjunction with our planned July 12, 2025 picnic.  But not at this time.

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