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FWSA DIRECT
MEMBER
APPLICATION
2017 - 2018

Direct membership is available for an individual or family who are NOT members of
a FWSA affiliated snowsports club. Members of FWSA affiliated ski clubs are automatic FWSA members. Membership is
effective through April 30, 2018.

DIRECT MEMBER BENEFITS

n FWSA Membership Card n Member
Benefits & Discounts n Copy of the annual Far West Skier's Guide n Online access to The Councilman subscription n
Invitation to the Annual FWSA Convention
and Silent Auction n Participation in the
FWSA Travel Program, and more.

ANNUAL DIRECT MEMBER DUES:

Members of the National Brotherhood of Skiers enjoy family time at Mammoth Mountain.
photo provided by Jane Gutierrez

$30 per member; $50 per couple; $60 per
family. Please copy this form and fill it
out. Make checks payable to FWSA and
mail to: FAR WEST SKI ASSOCIATION c/o

Jane Gutierrez, VP - Membership, FWSA
P.O. Box 5714, Inglewood, CA 90310
323-325-5534 / vp-membership@fwsa.org

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Home Phone #:

Daytime Phone #:

Fax #:

E-mail:

Signature:

Date:

n Are you interested in information
about ski or snowboard clubs in your area?

The Far West Skier's Guide
can be sent directly to you.

The FWSG is available at no cost to members
through your ski club, however, if you wish to
have the magazine sent to you directly, please fill
out this order form and include $5.00 to cover
postage and handling. Send to:

3115 South Price Road
Chandler, AZ 85248

FAR WEST SKIER'S GUIDE
n 2017 - 2018 n 2018 - 2019

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What Makes Your
Club Attractive?
by Jane Gutierrez
Vice President - Membership, FWSA

One of the topics that I'm frequently asked about is recruiting and retaining members.
Many clubs and organizations are shrinking, and there is no sure answer to fix this issue. I
have spoken with clubs that seem to use some techniques that have worked for them, and I
hope that these suggestions will help you.
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Coordinate Alpine skiing trips at local hills - can be day trips or weekend trips
Have a ski swap/sale
Fall and spring social events
Organized outings such as wine tasting, concerts, etc.
Ski trips with instructional training provided
Supporting local youth race teams
Engaging/partnering with other ski clubs during events
Family friendly events and community outreach
Community partnerships with high school and college ski clubs
(works well with peer connections)
Expanding membership beyond your city
Maintain goal of affordability of events for members
Benefits that your members like such as discount lift tickets
Current and interactive website and social media posts
(of special interest to millennials)
Annual strategic planning to examine what is working for your organization,
and what is not

Let Far West Ski Association help you with some of your efforts. We offer fantastic trips
and discounts on hotels, clothing, lift tickets, rental car discounts and more for your members
through our Membership Card. We can recruit a new member and direct them to your club.
Individual members can also remain as a direct member with FWSA for a nominal fee and
travel with your club. Through membership in your club, individuals can have access to all
that FWSA has to offer: recreational racing, legislative, safety, and resort information, leadership
and educational classes, and our fun filled Annual Convention!
To join as an individual member, fill out the membership form on the top left of this page
and attach with payment, or contact me at vp-membership@fwsa.org for details. Also check
out our adventures on Facebook and YouTube! ss

Far West Skier's Guide 2O17 - 2O18 / See the Digital Edition of the Far West Skier's Guide at www.fwsa.org.

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