Far West Skier's Guide - 2012-2013 - (Page 6)
FAR WEST SKI ASSOCIATION
7007 SW Iron Horse Street, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Board of Directors - 2O12 / 2O13 PRESIDENT Randy Lew (530) 304-0802 E-mail: fwsa13randy@telis.org IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Mike Sanford (858) 695-1442 E-mail: bubasanfrd@aol.com SECRETARY Wanda Ross (650) 302-2312 E-mail: wandaskis@gmail.com TREASURER Linda Coxen (503) 679-6425 E-mail: fwsatreasurer@gmail.com VP COMMUNICATIONS Linda Scott (307) 256-7535 E-mail: louandlt@hotmail.com VP COUNCIL SERVICES Eileen Sanford (858) 695-1442 E-mail: esanford1@san.rr.com VP MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP Debbi Kor (503) 314-7078 E-mail: fwsadebbi@comcast.net VP PUBLIC AFFAIRS Scott Bowker (408) 598-2481 E-mail: sbowker.fwsa@gmail.com VP MEMBERSHIP Mary Azevedo (925) 944-9816 E-mail: membership@fwsa.org VP RACING Bob Ellis (530) 414-4270 E-mail: rellis9681@aol.com VP NO. AMERICAN TRAVEL Gloria Raminha Phone: (661) 829-5996 Fax: (661) 829-5996 E-mail: fwsa.natravel@bak.rr.com VP INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL Debbie Stewart (559) 734-9294 Fax: (559) 734-9295 E-mail: fwsaintltrvl@prodigy.net
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Far West Ski Association Offers A Variety of Activities & Trips
by Randy Lew
President, FWSA
CHAIRMAN TRUSTEES Linda Westlund (480) 441-3523 E-mail: skierwesty@aol.com TRUSTEE/FACEBOOK CHAIR Steve Coxen (503) 679-9022 E-mail: stevecoxen@yahoo.com TRUSTEE/CONVENTION CHAIR Jane Wyckoff (949) 933-9607 E-mail: janewyckoff1@cox.net TRUSTEE David Krupp (310) 925-4143 E-mail: david.krupp@roadrunner.com
Welcome fellow snowsports enthusiasts to “The Voice of the Western Skier” - the FWSA’s 25th Annual Far West Skier’s Guide. The Far West Skier’s Guide is published each year to provide information and reference material to both our ski club members and anyone that may be interested in joining an organization dedicated to servicing its skier and boarder membership. Our publication – in addition to the printed version – is also in its third year as an interactive Digital Edition. It can be found at www.fwsa.org. Our ski clubs provide an opportunity for finding friends who share the same interests. They have active year-round social and recreational events, including ski trips, recreational ski racing, water skiing, river rafting, dinners, theater, cruises, diving, biking, softball, volleyball, go cart racing, car rallies, potlucks, wine tasting, camping, parties, and just about any other activity you can think of. If you want to join with other active, social people and get discounted rates for your favorite event, a ski club is the place to find it! The Far West Ski Association (FWSA) is a non-profit, volunteer organization with emphasis in skier safety, ski travel, communications, club programs, recreational ski racing, ski area development, and family ski involvement. Since its beginning, in 1930, FWSA’s purpose has been to develop and provide benefits for all affiliated ski clubs and members. In doing so, the Association has benefited all skiers. We welcome all snow enthusiasts, young and old; and we encourage participation in all snowsports, as well as provide numerous other activities to enjoy. FWSA is one of the country’s largest ski associations. Our 11 active councils represent skiers and boarders in the 13 western states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and
Wyoming. In California, there are six individual councils: Bay Area, Central, Inland, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego. Arizona Council is based in Phoenix, Intermountain Council is based in Boise, New Mexico Council is based in Albuquerque, Northwest Council in Portland, and Sierra Council in Reno. If your ski club is affiliated with one of these 11 councils, you are a member of FWSA. The Far West Travel Program is the most visible benefits that we provide to our membership. Approximately 425 members attended our annual Ski Week in Jackson Hole last January. Those participants experienced great snow, superb weather, awesome skiing, challenging racing, and wonderful parties and dinners. In 2013, we are looking forward to taking 500 plus participants to the great snow, skiing, and ambiance of Aspen / Snowmass. We also have a very active International travel program that included a ski trip in 2012 with approximately 130 participants to Chamonix, France, with an adventure extension to Morocco. In September, FWSA ran its third scuba dive excursion to Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands. Our 2013 International ski trip will be to Innsbruck, Austria with a post trip extension to Garmisch and Munich, Germany. The benefits of participating in a FWSA trip include: traveling with a group of skiers and snowboarders, friends that you already know, the opportunity to make new friends with people of like interests, value provided by volume pricing and organized activities and tours, and a trip leader to help you with agenda questions and the unforeseen issues that might arise. Most of our member councils offer recreational ski racing sanctioned by the Far West Racing Association (FWRA). Racers are classified by age and ability level so everyone can have fun and be competitive within their class. The 2013 FWRA Championships will be held
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Far West Skier's Guide - 2012-2013
Far West Skier's Guide - 2012-2013
Contents
Board of Directors, Trustees
President’s Message: FWSA Offers A Variety of Activities & Trips
FWSA Committee Chairmen and Other Representatives
National Ski Council Federation Serves Councils & Clubs Nationwide
Springtacular . . . What?
Council Information
Councils Come Together: Identify Common Strengths & Problems, Assist to Provide Solutions
The New Ski Season is Here
Direct Membership is Available in FWSA
FWSAIndividual Membership Form
FWSA Revamps Website
It’s Been 25 Years
FWSA Travel Program
FWRA Silent Auction Donors
FWRA: Racing is Fun & Helps Improve Technique!
2013 FWRA Championships Alpine Meadows, California
FWRA Board of Directors
FWRA League Race Chairs
FWRARace Schedule
FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program
Far West Ski Foundation Expands Program
FWSA Ski Clubs Continue Generous Donations in Time & Fundraising
FWSA 2012 Convention
Greg Thompsom Shows Way to Preservation of Ski History
FWSA 2012 Convention Sponsors
Convention Door Prize Donors
FWSA Industry Award Recipients
Travel Expo/Silent Auction Milestones
2012 Councils’ Man & Woman of the Year
Silent Auction & Travel Expo Participants - 2012
FWSA Safety Person of the Year
FWSA Western Ski Heritage Award
FWSA 2012 Service Award Recipients
FWSA Snowsports Builder Awards
Harry Leonard Inducted into U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame
2013 FWSA Convention - Reno, Nevada
Reno/Lake Tahoe: Come Early - Stay Longer
Lodging Options
2014 FWSA Convention - Bend, Oregon
Public Affairs - 2012 Update
Chuck Morse Honored - “Veteran of the Year”
FWSA Historic Ski Clubs
Skiing on Grass
Innsbruck . . . The Epicenter of Austrian Sports
Sensory Overload: Helicopter Skiing in the Chugach Mountains, Alaska
Order Form / Far West Skier’s Guide
Visit the 2012-2013 Digital Edition
FWSA Council & Club Information
Regional Ski Shows
Far West Skier's Guide - 2012-2013
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