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We are a non-profit, member run, Sports and Adventure Club operating in Houston, Texas for 50+ years.  We offer 8 - 12 winter and summer trips per year, all over the world.

Our social, sports, cultural, and charitable events fill the calendar year-round. From September to May we have fun monthly general meetings normally held the 2nd Monday of the month.  Happy Hours are the 4th Thursday of each month, year-round.

Popular local Houston Area activities this year were monthly dinner gatherings, theater outings, bike rides and winery/brewery tours.  Activities are run by volunteers, if there is something you are interested in doing, make a suggestion and we will consider offering it.

Initial trip sales generally start in August and sell briskly, so act quickly to avoid landing on a wait-list.  Trip participation requires membership but it is only $40 for an Individual for an entire season.  Have a look around and we hope you decide to Join Us.  If you need some more time to decide, Click "Add Me to your Mailing List" (Top Left Corner)







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MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING 



GENERAL MEETING

March is the month to vote for new officers. 
Please attend to vote, we need a quorum.

During the March 11th meeting the VP of Trips, Rita Cardenas and our Tour Operator Julie Vowell will be highlighting the 12-Night Best of Japan Cruise slated for May 1 - May 14, 2025.  Details about the cruise will be presented at the meeting.



NEW DAY AND PLACE FOR THE SCSC MEETINGS!!!

We are going back to having the general meetings on Sunday

 
SUNDAY, March 10, 2024

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Come for dinner, drinks and visiting at 6 and the meeting will start at 7.
If you plan to not eat and spend less than $20, please bring cash instead of charging.

Please sign up before Friday night. 

Register below
March General Meeting - 3/10/2024

CHRISTIE'S SEAFOOD
6029 WESTHEIMER RD (Across from




Christie's Seafood
 6029 Westheimer (across street from Sun & Ski)


The next General Meeting will be
Sunday, March 10, 2024

March is the month to vote for new officers. 
Please attend to vote, we need a quorum.


6:00pm to 8:00pm
6029 Westheimer

 Please sign up.

March General Meeting - 3/10/2024



THE SCSC 2023-24 TRIP SCHEDULE: RITA CARDENAS VP-TRIPS







It is all about travel apps!

By Rita Cardenas, VP of Trips

 

extensively use these apps when planning a trip and on site at my destination:

Hopper: The Hopper app has helped over 100 million travelers find and secure the best price on flights, hotels, homes and car rentals - each and every time they book their trips. Book Flights, Hotels, Homes & Rental CarsFind millions of flights, hotels, homes, rental cars (and cute bunnies) – all in one app.   With all, I only use Hopper to monitor when to book airfare.  You can set up your future travel dates and filter by airline, etc. Hopper will send notifications when it’s time to book based on prices or to wait for lower fares.  It is a great app.

 

Rome2Rio: Rome2Rio searches any city, town, landmark, attraction, or address across the globe with thousands of multi-modal routes to easily get you from A to B.  I absolutely love this app, it was extremely helpful when I was in Spain, Portugal,and New York.   When I recently flew into Marid and miss my connecting flight to Santiago, I used the app to figure out the best way to make to Santiago in the same day.  The app not only provides the trains schedule but estimate cost and what line and what subway to take to the train stationI also used when I was in New York, to find the correct subway line to take to Tribeca and Little ItalyThis is my go-to app when I travel anywhere!

 

Hotel Tonight: Hotel Tonight offers heavily discounted room rates, especially for travelers with flexible schedules or looking to book at the last minute.  I used this for a friend that was traveling to Paris and needed a hotel room at the last minute near the Paris airport.  

 

 

SpotHero Parking:Search for the best parking deals near the airport, compare prices and book a reservation ahead of time. Search for long-term parking, valet service, and more.  When I fly out of IAH, I usually reserve parking at theSheraton on JFK Blvd.  Recently, I flew to New York and only paid $5.00 per day.  The Sheraton and Doubletree share a shuttle to and from the airport and leaves every 30 minutes.  Once you return you simply call the Sheraton and let them know your terminal.  I usually do not have to wait long for a pickup.  The app allows you to reschedule during your trip, i.e. push out your stay if your flight is delayed.  I like the Sheraton because they have good security, but the parking is an open lot not covered.

 

MPC: Mobile Passport Control (MPC) allows eligible travelers to submit their travel document, photo, and customs declaration information through a free, secure app on their smartphone or other mobile device. The use of MPC streamlines the traveler’s entry process into the United States by reducing passport control inspection time and overall wait time. Use of MPC does not require pre-approval. Travelers who successfully use the MPC app will no longer have to complete a paper form and may be provided a designated queue. As a result, travelers may experience shorter wait times, less congestion and efficient processing.  I tried this app recently when coming back from Spain and it worked like a charm, no long wait lines!

WhatsApp:  More than 2 billion people in over 180 countries use WhatsApp1 to stay in touch with friends and family, anytime and anywhere. WhatsApp is free and offers simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world.  Space City TC’s use WhatsApp while on international trips to communicate with members, it’s convenient and free.  I use it while at home to stay in touch with my friend in Scotland.

TelegramTelegram is a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app with a focus on security and speed.  Much like whats app.

 

My hope is that you find at least one of these apps to add to your travel planning.



Rita Cardenas - VP Trips
Trips@spacecity.org

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SportsAmerica offers the IKON or Epic Passe


Space City has been notified by Sports America that Epic Pass for the 2024-25 season are currently on sale and the IKON passes will go on sale on March 14th.

We strongly encourage members to buy Epic Pass products. Lift tickets are expected to be 2-3 times higher than the Epic Day Pass prices.
To purchase please go to  https://www.sportsamerica.com/epic-spacecity 

Remember, for the Day Pass products, buy the 'holidays restricted' version NOT the 'limited' version. The limited version is not valid at Beaver Creek.

Guests going on more than 1 trip to an Epic Destination should buy the Epic Local Pass.


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2024-2025 Trips


 Type Destinations
 Date  Trip Coord
 ATC
Tour Operator

 
Club Trip
 
 Texas Hill Country Wine
Tasting Weekend
  May 17 - 19, 2024
  Deb Cini
 
Carter Creek Winery
 
 
Club Trip

 Galapagos Adventure
  July 21 - 30, 2024
 Beverly Roberts
 
 


  TSC Fall Expedition

 Amalfi Coast & Rome
 October 22 - 31, 2024
 Marsha Lutz/Leyla Ozkardesh
 Leyla Ozkardesh
Preimer Discovery 
 
 
Club Trip

 Vail, Co
 Dec 14-21, 2024  Kate Clinton
   Vail Resorts
 
 
Club Winter Expedition 2025
`
 TBD   Jan 24 - Feb 1, 2025 
       
 
TSC Winter Expedition 2025

 Big Sky
 Jan 11 - 18, 2025
 Cindy Moore
   Big Sky Resort
 
 
Club Trip

  Snowmass, CO
 Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2025
     Sports America
 
 
Club Trip

 Telluride,CO  Mar 1 - 8, 2025
 Steve Ying
   Sports America
 

 TSC Final Showdown 2025

 Crested Butte, CO
  Mar 1 - 8, 2025
 Max Salinas
  Ski Group.net
 
 
Club Trip

 12 Night Best of Japan Cruise
 May 1 - 14, 2025
     Dream Vacations/Celebrity
 
 
Club Trip

 Croatia Boat Tour
 Oct 20 - 18, 2025
 Melinda Hughes
   Croatia Cruises
 


2023-2024 Trips




Type  Destinations
Date Trip Coord/ATC TC Email Full pkg $/pp Land pkg $/pp
 



   
SCSC Club Trip  Branson MO Sept 19 - 22, 2023   Susan Granbery  Branson@spacecity.org   NA 
$769 

SCSC Club Trip   Vail, Co
Dec 9-16, 2023 Kate Clinton
Vail@spacecity.org

NA $1,089

TSC - Traditional 2024 
 
Beaver Creek, CO
Jan 13-20, 2024  Max Salinas/Marsha Lutz    beavercreek@spacecity.org  
$2,277 $1,785
 
TSC - Winter Exp 2024

 Interlaken, Switzerland
Jan 26-Feb 3, 2024 Karen Leeson/Sandra Schneider  interlaken@spacecity.org $2,667 $1,621

TSC - Winter Showdown 2024 
 
Park City, UT 
Feb 3- 10, 2024 Ann Dorn Parkcity@spacecity.org  $2,458 $2,005
 
SCSC Club Trip

 Breckenridge, CO
Feb 10-17, 2024  Steve Ying breckenridge@spacecity.org  $2,135 $1,735
 
TSC - Final Showdown 2024

 Whitefish, MT
Mar 2-9, 2024  Bill Bomberger whitefish@spacecity.org  $1,752 $917

SCSC Club Trip 

 Costa Rica
April 20 - 27, 2024 Sorrell Warren costarica@spacecity.org
NA $1,509


 

 


Rowena Roche - VP Membership


MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RATES!

After much consideration, the SCSC Board of Directors has approved an increase of our annual membership dues for both new and returning members effective 4/30/2024. We feel a modest increase of $5 is necessary to keep the club viable to cover increases that are passed on to the Clube from our vendors and still provide our members a great activity club for traveling and socializing all while having fun with friends!

Dues for all levels of membership effective April 30, 2024:
Single 1 year - $45.00: 3 year prepay $105.
Family 1 year - $75.00; 3 year prepay $180

Early Bird Discount - join now through May 31, 2024 and receive a $5 discount.

Don't delay! Go to  http://www.spacecity.org   When you log in, click the down arrow next to your name to see if it is time to renew your membership. 

Follow the payment instructions to join immediately if paying with a credit card.  Or follow the application steps to generate an invoice and mail a check to the address below.

If paying by check, your invoice will calculate a 2.99% discount. 

SCSC
PO Box 22567
Houston, TX 77227


If you have any membership questions contact Rowena Roche, our current VP Membership:  
membership@spacecity.org


Membership is required for all trips, many activities and certain club communications are available only to current members.

Dues for all levels of membership effective June 1, 2023:

Single 1 year - $40.00;   3 year prepay $100.
Family 1 year - $70.00;  3 year prepay $175

Join now! Go to http://www.spacecity.org.  When you log in, click the down arrow next to your name to see if it is time to renew your membership.
 
Follow the payment instructions to join immediately if paying with a credit card. Or follow the application steps to generate an invoice and mail a check to the address below. 

If paying by check, your invoice will calculate a 2.99% discount.  

SCSC

PO Box 22567

Houston, Texas 77227



If you have any membership questions contact Rowena Roche, our

current VP Membership: membership@spacecity.org

2023-2024 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE


Space City officers for the 2022-2023 year.

Lynn Burch: President

Bil Cusack: VP - Programs

Rita Cardenas: VP - Trips

Rowena Roche: VP - Membership/Marketing

Diane Stotz: Secretary

Marti Turner: Treasurer

Susan Granbery: VP Communications

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT LYNN BURCH


Greetings SCSC’ers!

Thank everyone for coming to the February and March meetings.  The February meeting at Christie’s was well attended by 54 people and the nominees for the new officers for 2024/2025 year were presented.  There were not any nominations from the floor, so the slate stood to be voted on at the March meeting.  Cindy Moore was the chairman of the nominating committee and she is the one who presented the slate. 
The March meeting was phenomenal.  We had 77 people attend, I don’t know if it was due to me saying please attend the meeting because we needed a forum to vote in the new officers, Rita saying she was going to talk about the Japan cruise or everyone really likes Sunday meetings at Christie’s (where the food is really good) but I was amazed at the turnout.  I emphasized that we really need everyone to register for the meetings if they are coming. I have to let Christie’s know how many to set the tables for and to have enough staff to wait on us.  They have done a wonderful job getting that many people served and fed in a short period of time.  Please tell them how much we appreciate their service.
The April meeting will again be at Christie’s and then the May meeting will be at Sun & Ski across the street on Sunday May 5.  We will not meet in June or July.  
Now that ski season is almost over, we can look forward to the non- ski trips that are coming up.  Costa Rica, Texas Hill Country Wine Tasting, Galapagos Adventure, and Amalfi Coast & Rome.  There will be all sorts of activities to do here from the Dinners, Happy Hours, parties, ball games and some other things we are working on that will be a lot of fun.  Watch the website and eblasts for details.
We are working on the Volunteer Party for June 8 or 9.  Bruce Lowther and Robert Clements who have cooked the BBQ for the party for years are not going to be able to cook for us this year so we are going to talk to a few other people to see if someone else can bring their pit to cook for the party.  I really thank Robert and Bruce for all they have done for us for a lot of years.  I have put a list of volunteers on the website and the Sitzmarke for everyone to see.  If you volunteered and worked on something for the club and I missed your name, please call me to add your name.  This club is run by volunteers and we want to show our appreciation to them with the party.  Without Volunteers this club would not exist, please help us keep SCSC going by offering to run trips, activities or help out any way you can.  I am so pleased that a few new people are going to help run the club.
The TSC Bid Fest is going to be in Houston this year.  It has been a number of years since it has been here and I want to make sure all the attendees and vendors enjoy themselves and see how great Houston is. I am going to be responsible in putting together the activities and getting volunteers to help with all the little details.  The date is August 2-4 and it will be held at the Sheraton Brookhollow (where this last year’s Gala was held).  If you have never been to a bid meeting, it is where all the ski clubs in Texas and vendors from ski areas and tour groups meet yearly to decide which trips for the members of the council to go on.  The vendors present their bids on places for us to go skiing or touring and we all vote on which trips the TSC clubs would like to go on.  Closer to time the information will be on the website if you want to attend and help out.  It really is a lot of fun and you get to help make the decision on which trips we want to take.
If you have an idea or want to run an activity after May 1, please contact Lynn.  Please sign up for all the activities that are coming up. We all work very hard to come up with ideas and venues so our members can have various activities to enjoy.
Thanks again to everyone and I look forward to seeing and working with you.

Lynn Burch

President

ACTIVITY NEWS WITH Bil Cusack-VP ACTIVITIES





Check out these photos from some of our past events!
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SCSC Dinners

SCSC Happy Hours
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Martin Baker passed away a few weeks ago.






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