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These trips are well planned by our
Travel VPs and their staffs. All trips include
various amenities such as welcome and
farewell parties, happy hours, lunches, wine
tasting, recreational ski racing, day tours
and much more. Our member clubs also
have active year around social and recreational
events, including their own ski trips,
recreational races, dinners, cruises, dive
trips, biking, wine tasting, camping and
more. Many FWSA and member clubs' activities
welcome families and children. Visit
our website at www.fwsa.org or follow us
on our Facebook page to learn more about
our organization. All of our trips and
FWSA activities are subject to change based
on state and local protocols that are in place
at the time.
Our councils offer recreational ski racing
sanctioned by the Far West Racing Association
(FWRA). Since we use a
handicapping system for our racers, they are
grouped with other racers in age groups
who have similar racing skills. It allows
members of all abilities to have fun and be
competitive within their racing class. Recreational
racing is a great way to improve
your skiing techniques.
FWSA has established important relationships
with the National Ski Council
Federation (NSCF), National Forest Service,
International Skiing History Association
(ISHA), United States Ski &
Snowboard (USSA), the United States Ski
Team, Women's Ski Jumping USA, North
American Snowsports Journalists Association
(NASJA) and Snowsport Industries
America (SIA). We are strong supporters of
the National Ski Areas Association
(NSAA) Environmental Charter and have
endorsed their " Sustainable Slopes " objectives.
We are active participants in the informal
and bipartisan Congressional Ski &
Snowboard Caucus. Our goal is to effectively
represent the interests of all our
members and the snowsports public.
We will host our 89th Annual FWSA
Snowsports Convention in Portland, OR at
the Red Lion Hotel on the River, Jantzen
Beach, June 9 to 12, 2022. (The hotel name
will change to Holiday Inn in January,
2022.)The fun will begin with activities
starting on Thursday, including the Pub
Crawl. This is a great way for the ski industry
and delegates to meet and greet on an
informal basis. On Friday, events will include
the 15th Annual Michael German
Memorial Golf Tournament. Other Friday
activities typically include hiking, wine touring,
biking, or other activities unique to the
area. After the Friday optional activities,
there will be a Pool Party followed by an all
clubs Happy Hour, then the Annual Silent
Auction and Snowports Show which is
open to the public. Participants will have
the opportunity to bid on terrific ski and adventure
packages. Saturday begins with a
Travel Expo and the Snowsports Leadership
Academy. There will be an Awards
Luncheon, a Keynote Presentation, Cocktail
Party and Awards Dinner and Dance. The
final day for the Convention is on Sunday
where elections, club and council awards,
and a brunch will end the convention.
FWSA has a working relationship with
the Far West Ski Foundation (FWSF), a
nonprofit charitable organization that is tax
exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c) (3).
We work with the Foundation to support
our Athletic Scholarship Program, Adaptive
Sports and Skier Rehabilitation Program,
Fly Girls - Women's Olympic Ski Jumping,
and Preserving the Legacy - Ski History
Program. The Foundation continues to
grow, and we will continue to work hard to
make each year more successful than the
last. We thank all of you who have made
generous donations to the Foundation.
We have an outstanding Board of Directors,
Trustees, Committee Chairs and
Committee volunteers who make an exceptional
team and are dedicated and committed
to making our Association the
success that it is year after year. With our
strong working relationship with our Industry
Partners, these volunteers have come up
through the ranks in their clubs, councils
and the Association and have a ton of
knowledge and history with the FWSA. I
would like to thank all the Volunteers for all
they do for our organization.
I encourage everyone to check out
www.fwsa.org where you can find information
about FWSA's future events, travel
plans, the Annual FWSA Convention,
member benefits and much more.
I look forward to seeing you on the
slopes, in my travels and/or at our 89th Annual
Far West Ski Association Convention
in Portland, OR. To all of you, have a fun
filled season on the slopes and in your
travels. Stay safe, stay healthy and have fun.
FAR WEST SKI ASSOCIATION
Committee Chairs &
Other Representatives
2O20 - 2O21
FWSA ANNUAL
CONVENTION
ANNUAL CONVENTION CHAIR
Debbi Kor (503) 314-7078
E-mail: conventionchair@fwsa.org
CONVENTION TREASURER
Randy Lew (530) 304-0802
E-mail: conv-treasurer@fwsa.org
COUNCIL CONVENTION
COORDINATORS - 2021
Chris Gill (SDCSC)
(858) 382-1427
E-mail: hostconventionchair@fwsa.org
Barbara Blase (SDCSC)
(858) 869-7091
E-mail: hostconventionchair@fwsa.org
SILENT AUCTION CHAIR
Teri Allard (909) 234-2267
Email: silentauction@fwsa.org
TRAVEL EXPO CHAIR
Mary Jo Lau (619) 840-3364
E-mail: travelexpo@fwsa.org
CONVENTION REGISTRAR
Jean McCasey (858) 560-8722
E-mail: registration@fwsa.org
FWSA PUBLIC AFFAIRS
E-mail: registrar@fwsa.org
SAFETY COMMITTEE CHAIR
TBD
E-mail: safety@fwsa.org
HISTORY COMMITTEE CHAIR/
PARLIAMENTARIAN
John Watson (760) 723-6539
E-mail: history@fwsa.org
ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE CHAIR
TBD
E-mail: environment@fwsa.org
FWSA PROCEDURES
BYLAWS COMMITTEE CHAIR
George Kish (714) 997-1090
E-mail: bylaws@fwsa.org
SUCCESSION PLANNING
Todd Hood (203) 570-5733
Steve Coxen (503) 679-9022
E-mail: svcawards@fwsa.org
E-mail: charities@fwsa.org
E-mail: charities@fwsa.org
E-mail: successionplanning@fwsa.org
E-mail: successionplanning@fwsa.org
AWARDS CHAIR
FWSA COUNCIL SERVICES
CHARITIES & OUR
COMMUNITY CHAIR
Sigrid Noack (310) 499-8181
COMMUNITY CHAIR
Sigrid Noack (310) 499-8181
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Elections of Officers is scheduled to be held at the 2021 FWSA Convention in October, 2021. Therefore, the
FWSA listings on these pages are subject to change! Check www.fwsa.org for updates.
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