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Far West Ski Association 2019 Board of Directors & Trustees
PICTURED BACK ROW (L to R): Randy Lew, Treasurer; Tucker Hoffman, Trustee; Tom Bundgard, Trustee; Joe Harvis,
VP Communications; Nancy Ellis, VP North American Travel; Bob Ellis, VP Racing; Paul Markowitz, President,
Intermountain Ski Council; George Stewart, Media Chair; Chris Ciardi, President, Northwest Council Ski Club Council;
Todd Hood, VP NBS - Western Region & Succession Planning Chair; FRONT ROW (L to R): Steve Coxen, Past
President; Sigrid Noack, Charities & our Community Chair; Jeannine Davis, Silent Auction Chair; Sheri Parshall,
Secretary; Debbi Kor, VP Marketing & Sponsorship and Convention Chair; Fran Long, VP Public Affairs & President
Central Council; Debbie Stewart, VP International Travel; Michael Bouton, VP Membership; Jo Simpson, Trustee and
President, Sierra Council; Linda Westlund, Trustee Chair; John Watson, History Chair. FOREGROUND: Gloria Raminha,
FWSA President. NOT PICTURED: Chris Gill, VP Council Services & President, San Diego Council of Ski Clubs; Sheila
Van Guilder, President, Orange Council of Ski Clubs; Sandy Blackwell; President, Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs;
Paul Vlasveld, President, Bay Area Snow Sports Council; and Wanda Himler, President Arizona Ski Council.

The Michael German
Memorial Golf Tournament:
A Popular Convention Event
by Mike Sanford

The 2019 Michael German Memorial Golf Tournament was the 13th
Annual. Chris Gill, President of the San Diego Council of Ski Clubs; Mike
Sanford, Past President of San Diego Council of Ski Clubs and the Far
West Ski Association and Eileen Sanford, SDCSC Director of Travel - along
with Barbara Lee Blase have been instrumental in making this special
event a Convention favorite for FWSA club members and industry participants. Eric Van Pelt Photography

As an avid golfer, it is a certainty that
Michael German, left, cherished the
opportunity to meet legendary golfer,
Tiger Woods at one of his course events.
photo provided by Barbara Lee Blase

Michael German truly believed in the spirit of life and friendship, living each moment
to the fullest. He was a sports enthusiast. Snow skiing held a lifelong dedication which
lead him to high-level positions within the San Diego Council of Ski Clubs, and the Far
West Ski Association.
Michael later developed a huge passion for golf, which also led him to various positions within the Chula Vista Golf Men's Club. He will always be remembered for the camaraderie he brought to the organizations with which he was affiliated. He touched many
a heart of both men and women, with his friendship style. His zest for living was an inspiration to all who knew him. His commitment to friendships, and a well-lived active
life, will serve as his legacy. Michael loved the friends in FWSA including many in the industry. It was a tribute and an honor when the FWSA Board of Directors named the golf
tournament - The Michael German Memorial Golf Tournament - in 2007, soon after
he passed. Thank you for continuing his legacy of friendship and camaraderie. ss

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