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Richard Rizk of Beaverton, Oregon is a member of the Cascade Ski Club in the Northwest Ski Club Council (NWSCC). He developed a winter safety speaker awareness series which addressed winter driving, terrain park safety, ski risks and the law, and ski patrol advice. Richard also contributed significantly to the development the NWSCC P.I.E. (Prepared Informed Ecological) Campaign which addresses safety issues. He spearheaded an influenza awareness initiative for Cascade Ski Club and NWSCC. Richard recently completed a 17 session backcountry ski safety course which included avalanche training. He also has First Aid and CPR training. Richard has taught boating rescue and safety techniques as a YMCA camp boating instructor and performed search and rescue in lakes and pools as a YMCA lifeguard. As a Special Olympics Coach with physician supervision, he regularly monitored downs syndrome participants for medication and safety compliance. He has worked with commercial insureds to develop strategies for making workplaces safer. From an environmental safety perspective as an Environmental Claim Supervisor, Richard authorized and directed the clean up of some of the nation’s most contaminated
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sites. He also advocates for safer play areas for children. Professionally, for over 20 years, Richard Rizk has resolved insurance claims. He has worked within insurance companies, for insurance companies and for the past nine years, he represented those with claims against insurance companies. He has resolved disability, injury, environmental and property damage claims of all sizes in many states. Richard was president of Cascade Ski Club from 2004-2008, is now Vice President of the Northwest Ski Club Council; and is nominated for Northwest Ski Club Council
President. Richard lives in Beaverton, Oregon. He enjoys downhill, backcountry and cross country skiing on and around Mount Hood. The winner of the FWSA Safety Person of the Year Award receives a six day vacation for two from Aspen Skiing Company including six-day lift tickets for all four mountains (Ajax, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass), six days of rentals and a half day group lesson for two. In addition, the winner receives seven nights lodging provided by The Crestwood Condominiums and The Gant plus round trip air. L L
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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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