Far West Skier's Guide 2010-2011 - (Page 30)
FWSA Recognizes Clubs with Over 50 Years of Service
by John Watson
The FWSA Tommi Tydall Award was presented to Mammoth Mountain. Laura Kennedy receives the plaque from Randy Lew and Dick Kum.
- photos / Eric Van Pelt
History Chair, FWSA
Mammoth Mountain Recognized with Tommi Tyndall Award
by Gene Fulkerson & Catherine Ohl Mammoth Mountain received the Far West Ski Association’s Tommi Tyndall Award, presented to a ski area who has made a distinguished contribution to skiing. Accepting the Award at the 78th Annual FWSA Convention in Indian Wells on behalf of Mammoth Mountain, was Laura Kennedy, Regional Sales Manager. The Far West ski clubs have a longstanding relationship with Mammoth Mountain. Mammoth is where the Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Inland Councils continue to hold their four to eight yearly club, league and council ski races. Mammoth hosted the Far West Championships for many years, and again in 2008 and 2010. For more than 10 years, Mammoth has hosted a “Skier’s Appreciation Weekend” for all ski club members. This annual “Thank You” event has evolved over the years with each year being a bit bigger and better than the last. This event is not just limited to the “local” ski clubs. Ski clubs throughout the nation are also welcome and invited to attend. Mammoth has participated in the FWSA Silent Auction and Travel Expo programs for more than 20 years. Over the years, they have jumped on board to sponsor and donate to FWSA, council and club events. Their donations and continued support go back more than 50 years. Mammoth continually gives back to its local community. Mammoth set up a foundation to first raise money for a high school, then for a college and recently for a ski museum. The 11,053’ Mammoth Mountain dominates the Eastern Sierra skyline and the minds and hearts of its die-hard fans and weekend warriors. Major improvements in recent years have made the on-mountain experience unmatched. Trendsetting season pass deals have helped re-affirm Mammoth’s status as a world-class mountain L with something for everyone. L
Brian Flickinger Receives Bill Mackey Award
by Mike & Eileen Sanford Brian Flickinger, National Group Sales Manager for Vail Resorts Corporation, received the Far West Ski Association’s Bill Mackey Award for outstanding service to the skiing public by a ski area employee. The award was presented at the Annual FWSA Convention in Indian Wells. Vail Resorts is one of the oldest patrons of the FWSA’s Silent Auction program, and since assuming the position of National Group Sales Manager in 2005, Brian has ensured their continued participation at a very high level. He also ensured the area he represented remained among the most generous in support of FWSA, its councils and recreational ski programs in general. Vail Resorts annually participates in the Convention Sponsorship program. He personally visits many council and club events and outings, and provides sponsorships and donations in support of their programs. He has done a tremendous job for FWSA and its councils in its ski programs. Under his leadership, FWSA produced the highly successful Ski Week 2010 at Keystone, Colorado. “Flick” has enthusiastically embraced the concept of partnering with FWSA in support of mutual goals and has become a great supporter of its future. Brian has also become a very vigorous supporter of the recreational skiing across the country, expanding his support to include an active participation with the National Ski Council Federation (NSCF), of which FWSA and its councils are active members. Like Bill Mackey, his love of the mountains and support of skiing is an inL spiration to us all. L
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Many clubs within the Far West Ski Association have a surprisingly long history of service to members and their community. The Association launched in 2010 a program to recognize clubs and councils with over 50 years of service as “Historic Ski Clubs.” Startup dates appear to have been in waves: the 1930s on the West Coast, post World War II in the 1940s, and then the recreational bloom associated with the 1960 Olympics at Squaw Valley. A club desiring such designation must request it by letter accompanied by an executive summary of its history of operations and providing proof of existence prior to 1960. Incorporation is not required. The rolls are always open for further requests for designation. Seven clubs were recognized with historic designation at the annual meeting in June, 2010. I Cheyenne Ski Club, Cheyenne, Wyoming Organized 1959, but precursor Happy Jack SC existed as early as 1947 I Fresno Ski Club, Fresno, California Organized 1934, Incorporated 1937 I Grindelwald Ski Club, Los Angeles, California - Organized 1949 I Longview Ski Club, Longview, Washington - Organized 1936 I Sequoia Ski Club, Visalia, California Organized 1935 I Single Ski Club of Los Angeles, California - Organized 1960, Incorporated 1961 I Skiyente Ski Club, Portland, Oregon Organized 1955 from an existing allwomen’s club L L
FWSA History Committee Meeting Held at Convention
The FWSA History Committee met on Friday at the FWSA Convention. The committee’s focus is to ensure the rich history of the development of snowsports in the western U.S. and the contributions to it by the FWSA are recognized and preserved. Discussions included a review of the FWSA Club & Council History recognition program, FWSA Historic Ski Club program effective history interview questions and resources for digitizing historical video footage. If you are interested in joining the committee and/or writing history art i c l e s , p l e a s e c o n t a c t J o h n Wa t s o n a t geospace@pacbell.net as membership is open to anyone. L L Far West Skier’s Guide 2O1O - 2O11 / See the Digital Edition of the Far West Skier’s Guide at www.fwsa.org.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Far West Skier's Guide 2010-2011
Far West Skier's Guide 2010-2011
Contents
Board of Directors, Trustees
President’s Message: FWSA Offers Many Benefits, Activities & Travel
FWSA Committee Chairmen and Other Representatives
Far West Benefits from National Ski Council Federation
2011: A Season to Remember
Council Information
Communications: The Key to Success
FWSA 2010 Newsletter & Website Winners
Get the Most of Your Snowsports Program
FWSA Individual Membership Form
Order Form / FWSG
FWSA Travel Program
FWRA Board of Directors
FWRA Program
FWRA League Race Chairs
FWRA Race Schedule
FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program
Far West Ski Foundation Announces Partnership Program
FWSA 2010 Convention
FWSA Convention Industry Programs
FWSA 2010 Man & Woman of the Year
FWSA 2010 Convention Sponsors
Silent Auction & Travel Expo Participants - 2010
FWSA Recognizes Clubs with Over 50 Years of Service
FWSA Club History Recognition - 2010
FWSA 2010 Safety Person of the Year
FWSA Western Ski Heritage Award
FWSA Snowsports Builder Award
Snowsports Leadership Academy
FWSA 2011 Convention
Public Affairs - 2010 Update
Club Charity Involvement
But, Where Are The Other 9O%?
Common Snowsport Injuries
Far Off The Beaten Path
FWSA Plans Future Conventions
Facebook!? MeetUp? LinkedIn!? Tweeter?
Lodging Guide
FWSA Council & Club Information
Regional Ski Shows
Far West Skier's Guide 2010-2011
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