More and more MTL members are discovering the joys of kayaking!  Join us for a presentation at the club meeting this Wednesday, May 2^nd.   There will be a demo weekend put on by North Cove Outfitters on May 5-6 and a Bike/Kayak Demo/Buy/Swap Demo Day at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington on May 12^th before Eila's party. Check out the full lineup of kayak activities for the club this summer!

Have you purchased your ticket yet?  Zabbara's provides their facilities to us for free and we take this opportunity to extend our thanks to them.  See Penny Trick (or call 860-666-7885) or Pat Revoir  at this Wednesday's meeting to buy a ticket.  $14.  The same night you will be entertained with a Fashion Show!  In the past, our Fashion Shows had been devoted exclusively to winter sports but you will be treated to the latest apparel of springtime sports!

Mt.Laurel can be very proud of the efforts of the many fine alpine racers who represent the club. Join us the 16th as we recognize those who earned awards this past season.

The legendary Bobby Darling (you'll be treated to him twice this month - he is performing at Eila's 70^th birthday party too!)  will be performing and the deadline to buy tickets is May 9th.  Tickets can be purchased at the meetings or by sending the money and the form to Carol Rowan.  All information is on the website or in the current newsletter.  Don't miss a great time!

Elections were held on the 25th.  Your incoming board is as follows: Jonathan Houck - President, Kay Leatherman - Vice President, Mandy Lavallee - Secretary, Treasurer - Eric Ardolino, Asst. Secy/Trea. - Kathy Culhane.  Newly elected board members:  Hank Berger, Chuck Hannah, Fred Murray.  Remaining on the board are Phil Palermo and Tom Knudsen.

Eila McCloskey asked that we send a huge thank you to the following who contributed raffle prizes to aid her nephew who lost all  his possessions in a fire: Neal, Harry, Nancy, John, Lucille, Charlotte, Charlie, Bobby, Barbara and Ernie.  Thanks also to those of you who helped sell the raffle tickets: Andy, Carol, Barbara, Katie and Gary.  The biggest THANK YOU goes to all of you that purchased tickets.  We were able to raise $652 in cash and $405 in gift cards to Home Depot, Bob's Furniture, and Wal-Mart.  If you were unable to attend, I am still accepting gift cards of any denomination for a store of your choice. Mail to Eila McCloskey, 54 Wayne Lane, Meriden, CT.06450. The presentation to Nick Palazzi family will be made at the May 16th meeting.

Pat Moore
Mt. Laurel Skiers