Mission Statement: To promote instruction, practice and advancement in the discipline of figure skating while encouraging and cultivating a spirit of good sportsmanship.

Last updated: May 8, 2011

Membership Forms
Membership forms for the 2011-12 season have been posted on the membership page and are available at the rink. Membership week will be held starting Monday, May 9th. Renew early: there will be a free gift with your membership that is renewed and paid for by June 15th. In addition, the rink will be supporting another discount punch card for members--make sure your membership is active so you don't miss out on this deal.

Next Meeting: May 9, 2011
Nominations and elections are coming up. Please check your email for specific details.

Bill Kipp
Was part of the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame Class of 2011, along with the other members of the 1961 World Figure Skating Team. They were inducted in a ceremony on Friday, January 28, 2011. Pictured is Bill's sister accepting the award at this ceremony.

More information on the Hall of Fame Class of 2011 can be found at:
https://www.usfigureskating.org/Story.asp?id=44994&type=media
www.rise1961.com
http://www.1961team.com/Bill-Kipp.html

Penguin Shirts
A variety of t-shirts and sweatshirts are now available for purchase. These feature our new logo and can be embroidered or screened. Please use this form to place your order. Order forms are also available at the rink.

Penguin FSC Pins
Pins are now available for purchase: $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00. They are perfect to wear on your lapel or to trade with other skaters during the upcoming season.

Test Session Results
Congratulations to all the skaters who tested recently. Please go to the results page for a list of skaters who passed.

Test Chair
We are currently seeking a volunteer for the position of test chair. Please contact a board member with any questions you may have regarding this position.

By-Laws
The newly revised by-laws can be viewed here. These were accepted at the opening meeting on October 4, 2010.

Celebrating the life of Jimmy Beitelman
July 10, 1959-February 12, 2010

Donations in honor of Jimmy's life can be made to the following organizations:

American Cancer Society
Online: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=25380&team_id=582613
support "Team Inspiration" captained by Penguin members Ben Steinberg and Ellen Powers.
Or mail your donation to: ACS 3893 Adler Place Bethlehem, PA 18017 and mark your donation "in memory of Jimmy Beitelman"

The Figure Skating Foundation
This 501c3 organization provides grants to skaters in the greater Philadelphia area. This foundation is run in a similar manner as the USFS Memorial Fund as it helps to pays bills for skaters who need assistance.
Checks should be made payable to "The Figure Skating Foundation" and should be sent to:
FS Foundation (c/o Bill Fitzpatrick) 732 Center Street Bethlehem PA 18018
You may note that your donation is being made in memory of Jimmy Beitelman

Lehigh Valley Charter School for the Performing Arts
Help support the skating program that Jimmy worked at for the past 3 years. Funds donated will be directed to the figure skating program to help current and future students in the program.
LVPA 675 East Broad Street Bethlehem PA 18018
You should note that your donation is being made in memory of Jimmy Beitelman