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Panel paticipants for the Afternoon Public Affairs Panel were: Dr. Jon Kedrowski, author, ski mountaineer and geographer; and, Custis Fong,
ski journalist in the Lake Tahoe area. They addressed issues concerning climate change and ski resort mergers. The panel was moderated by
Steve Coxen, FWSA Past President.

multiple recipient of FWSA's Western Ski Heritage Prize. It was hard
to weave a single theme out of this selection of panelists. There was
a unifying element, though, and it was perspective on the need and
value of learning from experience and the educational values obtained
by displaying it. There are two museums devoted to this, both prepared by two of the ladies who spoke.
The topic for the afternoon session was Issues Affecting the
Sport of Skiing and Ski Resorts. The moderator was Steve Coxen.
Speakers included Dr. Jon Kedrowski, author and ski mountaineer;
and Curtis Fong, NASJA journalist from the Tahoe area. Dr. Ked-

rowski was our 2019 Convention Keynote Speaker and winner of the
Bill Berry Featured Article Award in 2018 and 2019. Curtis Fong was
winner of the 2019 Bill Berry Hard News Award.
This panel session focused on climate change issues for ski areas
and what areas are doing to respond to maintain a quality skiing experience. Also discussed was the mega ski area mergers with two companies acquiring many of the ski areas across the country, and how
the two passes - EPIC and IKON - are changing skiing opportunities
and skiers habits. ss

It's Time to Get Your

REAL ID
Adult passengers 18 and over must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel. Some of the following may be used:
n Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by DMV;
n U.S. Passport;
n Department of Homeland Security traveler card
(Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
n Many others listed by TSA for use at the checkpoint

"Strategic Travel Planning...
Delivers Successful Trips!" was the
title of Debbie Stewart's Snowsports
Leadership Academy Session. With
her was a distinguished panel of
travel providers including: Stephen
Hall from Skigroup.net; Pierre-Yves
Mazeaud, European Marketing
Manager; Sean McErlean, Holidaze
Tours; and Joan Thornton, Mayflower
Tours. Some of the subjects discussed
included: proper planning, selecting
destinations participants will enjoy,
choosing the right tour operator,
marketing your trip, and much more.

Security will be stricter if you plan to fly commercial flights or enter some federal
buildings and military bases. Starting October 1, 2020, all states will need to comply
with the REAL ID Act of 2005, which established minimum security standards for
state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards. The difference between REAL
IDs and older forms of identification mean that the new driver licenses must incorporate new security features, and can only be issued after applicants provide documentary
proof of their identity.
You must appear in person at your state motor vehicle office and provide the following:
n Proof of identity such as a passport or birth certificate;
n Evidence of your social security number, such as your social security card or
W-2 form;
n Two documents attesting to your home address, such as a rental agreement,
utility bill or similar.
n TSA has identified acceptable alternate identification for use in special
circumstances at the checkpoint.
Beginning October 1, 2020, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly
within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant. ss
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