If you ever wondered how the Texas Ski Council decides what trips to sponsor for its member clubs in Texas, including Lone Star Skiers, this is the place to be! Not only will you get to hear all the wonderful presentations by the various resorts worldwide who have been invited to present a bid, as a member of Lone Star Skiers, you will have input into which trips LSS wishes to include in our 2012/2013 ski season. This is an extremely fun event, and it's going to take place in the best place to have fun - San Antonio!!

Come early and play golf with other TSC and LSS Members on Friday at 11:00 a.m., or opt for the trolley tour of San Antonio on Friday at 1:00 p.m. Can't get away from work early on Friday? No worries - the welcome reception starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday evening, or you can just arrive when you can Friday evening, play around on the River Walk, and join in the presentations and ski show on Saturday, as well as the silent auction (great items to bid on), party and dance Saturday evening.

This exciting event occurs March 30th through April 1st, 2012, at the Drury Plaza, 105 S. Saint Mary’s, San Antonio, TX , 78205 .

The special rate at the Drury Plaza is $135.00/standard room and $145.00/Suite + tax per night if booked by March 9, 2012. Regular room rates apply after this date. Reservations can be made by calling 1-[masked] & refer to group number 2123813. Valet Parking is discounted to $12.00 per car per night. Self Parking is available off site. You can also visit the Drury website at www.druryhotels.com.

Online Registration is available for SkiBidFest 2012 by clicking here. The form is inclusive of registration for multiple attendees/guests, optional golf tournament and optional trolley tour of San Antonio. The activity fee of $65 (when registered by 3/14/2012; $75 after this date) includes:

Friday Registration and Reception

Saturday Luncheon, Ski Show, Silent Auction, Dinner Party and lots more fun!

Sunday The meeting concludes between noon and 1:00pm with announcements of winning bids.

Hope to see you in San Antonio. Let us know you are coming, so we can arrange an LSS meetup.