About the Heidelberg International Ski Club

The Heidelberg International Ski Club (HISC) is a private, nonprofit organization authorized by the Heidelberg military community. Membership is open to any individual, regardless of race, creed, sex, nationality, physical or mental handicaps, military status, etc.

The purpose of HISC is to provide its members an opportunity to ski Europe. HISC fosters positive relations among its members, the Heidelberg community and European skiing communities through both skiing and social functions.

Our membership consists of military and civilian personnel in Heidelberg and surrounding areas as well as other local residents. Our multinational membership reflects the international flavor of Heidelberg. Each member (including each child) is issued a HISC membership card which is required for trip sign-ups, drawings and other HISC functions.

HISC is governed by an executive council composed of elected and appointed officers. HISC operates under a Constitution and Bylaws approved by the general membership and policies established by the Executive Council. Members may review a copy of the Constitution and Bylaws at the membership table at every meeting. HISC encourages each member to read the Constitution and Bylaws and to provide constructive suggestions and comments to any member of the council.

HISC holds socials every other Wednesday during the ski season. Meetings begin at 19:00 and feature trip sign-ups, entertainment, refreshments, equipment demos, ski tuning, fashion shows, and/or official club business, all in a social setting. Meeting dates and locations are published in the Ski Guide and the SnoSheet (the HISC biweekly newsletter) and posted on HISC Lion signs throughout Heidelberg.

HISC runs ski trips many weekends during the ski season, often with two over selected American holidays. The trip list reflects the desires of our members. HISC announces the trip sign-up schedule in the SnoSheet, and trips remain open for at least two membership meetings.

The SnoSheet is published biweekly and is the official medium for notifying members of the current social and trip schedules and changes in HISC policies. Each member should ensure that we have his/her current address. Contributions and comments are encouraged from all members and should be directed to the current HISC President or Publications Manager. Read your SnoSheet!!!

Click here to see the list of council members for the 2009 - 2010 season
Click here to read our bylaws
Click here to read our constitution
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