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Founded 1930 Winter 2006
Volume XXVI I
FWSA Strives to Improve
Communications and Benefits
Inside This Issue: By Randy Lew
Hello, another ski Silent Auction Coordinator,
VP Council Services 12
season is now upon us and respectively. Jane, a former
mother nature has blessed FWSA President, has been
VP International Travel 6-7 the Pacific Northwest, Colo- a volunteer for the last 30+
rado, and parts of Canada years. It has been through Randy Lew, FWSA President
VP Marketing 3 with lots of snow and great her enormous efforts that the
early season conditions. Association has continued to program, and convention
VP Membership 4 The Pacific Northwest has grow and prosper. Barbara, sponsorships, along with
set record rainfall records a former FWSA Secretary, sponsorship development.
VP No. American Travl 5 with a lot of flooding and has been a volunteer since Debbi may be contacted at
road problems this year. 1996. Since Barbara as- ijustwannarun@aol.com.
VP Public Affairs 4
The good news is the roads sumed the Silent Auction I am happy to announce
have now been repaired and responsibilities, she and her that Mary Olhausen has
all Mt Hood ski resorts are family have continued to been appointed the FWSA
VP Racing 13-16
open to the best early season improve and streamline our Silent Auction Coordi-
condition in years. internal processes while pro- nator. Mary is currently
Charities Chair 8 The FWSA Board of viding the Industry first rate President of Northwest Ski
Directors held its winter service. It is with heartfelt Club Council (NWSCC),
Safety Chair 8- meetings at Northstar at thanks that the entire FWSA has served on the NWSCC
Tahoe. I want to thank Board of Directors wishes Board of Directors for eight
Scholarships chair 9 Northstar at Tahoe, Tahoe them well in all their future years, and has been an ac-
Mountain Resorts Lodging, endeavors. tive member of Bergfreunde
2007 Convention 10-11 Black Tie Ski Rentals, and I have been working Ski Club for 20+ years.
North Lake Tahoe Express diligently with FWSA Past For the last seven years,
for their hospitality, excel- Presidents Mike Sanford Mary has coordinated the
Database Director 20
lent service, and partnership. and Steve Coxen on a NWSCC Ski Fair, a one
We were able to conduct transition plan to insure night trade show for indus-
Offficers and Chairs 17-19 2 full days of productive the Industry the same high try and ski club members,
meetings and enjoyed a little level of service which they that includes a silent auc-
skiing despite the limited have grown accustomed to. tion. She can be reached at
Council Highlights snow pack. FWSA continues We have reassigned some omary52@comcast.net.
to thrive through its contin- job responsibilities and The success of FWSA
Arizona 13 ued partnerships with the have increased the number is due to a significant num-
industry. of positions on the FWSA ber of volunteers who have
Bay Area 12
After many years of Convention Committee. contributed a tremendous
commendable volunteer- I am pleased to an- amount of time and exper-
Central 14
ism, both Jane Wyckoff and nounce that Debbi Kor-Lew, tise. I need to inform you of
Los Angeles 14 Barbara Razo have decided VP Marketing since 2002, the growing requirement for
to step down from their will be assuming total new volunteers. I have been
Northwest 15 Far West Ski Association responsibility for marketing informed that several cur-
positions of Industry Spon- and sponsorships. This will rent volunteers will be mov-
San Diego 16 sorship Coordinator and include our current general, Continued on Page 2
continued from page 1
big thank you to Leigh Gieringer for logo to increase safety awareness and
the outstanding job and tremendous public recognition. Look for these at your
ing on to other endeavors, so we have effort that she put into it. It is the best local ski areas near lift ticket booths or lift
a need to fill in behind them. We need one yet with great articles and infor- towers.
you!! For those reading this article and mation on the ski areas and clubs. I am very proud that our Athletic
want to get more involved, this is your Scholarship Program under the leader-
Please contact your Council President
ship of Robb Margrave has continued to
opportunity. The more volunteers, the if you have not received your copies grow. With the generosity of our industry
easier the work load. If you want more to distribute to your club members. partners Big Mountain Resort, Grouse
information on volunteering either This is our major annual publication Mountain Lodge, Karbon Skiwear, and the
call (503-682-1563) or email (fwsa- and it does a great job advertising our Barbados Tourism Authority, we were able
13randy@telis.org) me or one of our many accomplishments and our close to award over $4,000 in scholarships to
Functional VPs. All of our Functional relationship with our industry part- deserving junior racers.
VPs require a working committee to ners. Please make sure your councils Our 75th Convention Double Dia-
be truly successful. and clubs use them in recruiting new mond Dreamin’ will be hosted by the
The FSWA Travel Program members. Bay Area Snow Sports Council at the
continues with great success under Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, Califor-
The one overriding issue that I
nia, May 31st to June 3rd 2007. Dennis
the leadership of Lynnell Calkins and heard from many club members at our Heffley, BAC President, Linda Indreboe,
Norm Azevedo. Lynnell recently led 2006 Convention at the Sheraton Wild BAC Convention Coordinator, and Steve
an outstanding Panama Canal Cruise Horse Pass Resort was the lack of in- Coxen, FWSA Convention Coordinator
with 64 participants enjoying the Roy- formation being passed down from the have some very exciting activities planned
al Caribbeans Serenade of the Seas. councils and the lack of direct commu- for us including kayaking in a national
Our upcoming ski week in Steamboat nication from FWSA. I am happy to preserve, wine tasting tour, shopping, pub
will consist of approximately 600 announce that we have implemented crawl, golf, and an extension trip to the
participants. I know that Lynnell, the the FWSA News Group which will beautiful Monterey Peninsula. They have
FWSA ski week staff, and the Council include a monthly Hot Sheet which been meeting regularly to plan all this fun.
trip leaders have planned a great trip Mike Sanford, Past President, is diligently
will be distributed via a list serve to
working on lining up an all-star cast of
with many exciting things in store for any interested member. Thanks to celebrities and Debbi Kor-Lew is work-
us. The International ski trip in March the efforts of Barbara Bryant, VP of ing on sponsorship for this great event.
is to Bormio, Italy with an exciting Membership, we have completed the Friday will include some optional activi-
pre-trip to Rome and great post-trip design and implementation of this ser- ties and our usual industry show and Silent
to Interlaken, Switzerland. It’s not too vice. The Hot Sheet will include trip Auction. We will have our typical travel
late if you act now! The last planned info and current information on FWSA Industry Expo and professional panels
trip for 2007 will be an exciting two programs. You may subscribe by go- along with the very successful multi-me-
or three week (your choice) excur- ing to the FWSA web site and clicking dia session on Saturday.
sion to China and Tibet. This trip will on Subscribe to FWSA News button. Please join us for the first Michael
included the newly opened passenger German Classic Golf Tournament which
This is just our first pass at this service
will be held June 1st at the Santa Clara
train from Beijing to Lhasa, Tibet and it is our intention of improving on Golf & Tennis Club. Michael, a dear
(the highest city in the world) over a both functionality and service in the friend, former FWSA VP of Council
13,000 foot mountain range. future. Services, VP of the National Ski Council
An emphasis for our Travel The FWSA web site http://www. Federation, and former President of the
Program at the winter meeting was fwsa.org/ has been updated and im- San Diego Council of Ski Clubs, taught
developing a prioritized wish list of proved due entirely to the efforts of me the true meaning of leadership, cour-
travel destinations for the next 3-5 Steve Coxen, former President and age and bravery.
years. Both Lynnell & Norm led a Web Master. This site includes infor- The Northwest Ski Club Council will
very spirited discussion and worked mation on our travel program, mem- host our 2008 Convention June 5th to June
on the list which will be released soon. 8th, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bel-
bers’ benefits, Convention, awards,
levue, Washington, just outside of Seattle.
The new 2006-2007 Far West Athletic Scholarship program, and a
The Westin Bellevue will be our base ho-
Skiers Guide has been distributed link that you use to subscribe to the tel. This will be our first Convention in the
to each Council and ski show that new Hot Sheet. Seattle area, and will give the Seattle area
we have participated in. We are also Dr. Richard Lubin, Safety Chair- clubs a chance to participate and showcase
distributing over 50% of these, utiliz- man, has implemented a program to their beautiful area.
ing Certified Folder Displays to reach distribute FWSA Thermometers with
the major metro areas that we serve. A our safety slogan Watch All Sides and Thank you for your continued support.
The Councilman, Winter 2006 2 www.fwsa.org
VP of Marketing
What’s New in the
Marketing Department?
By Debbi Kor-Lew
A new ski season is upon us, Your FWSA Board of Direc-
and it looks like it’s going to be a tors recently returned from a Debbi Kor-Lew
good one! Most of the major ski ar- weekend to North Star in Truckee, VP of Marketing
eas were open before Thanksgiving California, where some of us had a
this year. What a treat! This means chance to make a few turns in the
we should have lots of “powder fresh snow in between meetings.
days” and moonlit nights during We stayed in the beautiful Tahoe
which to ski to our hearts’ content. Mountain Lodging properties, and lodging, or when you plan on doing
Are we ready for all this? You bet! were duly impressed. some shopping for new gear.
To kick the season off, several One of our newest Member I’ll be hitting the SIA show
ski club councils had their Ski Fair, Benefits Partners, Black Tie Ski again this year, on my annual
and Pray for Snow (Northwest), Rentals, outfitted the Board with jaunt to Las Vegas, checking out
Ski Dazzle (LA), along with the skis and boots. This is the handiest all the new and exciting stuff. I’ll
annual Snow Gala, Winter Gala, thing since sliced bread. Black Tie be talking with the many vendors
and Snow Ball. What a great way will come right to your condo/hotel there, promoting Far West and
to get started. Added to that, of room and get you fitted for boots
seeing what I can do to bring in
course, are all of the actual trade and skis, as well as supply you
shows in the various areas, and more Benefits Partners and possible
with any sunscreen, hat, etc. that
let’s not forget about the exciting sponsors.
you may have left behind. I can tell
Warren Miller Movie Off the Grid, I continue to work with our
that we are going to be calling on
which really gets all skiers and existing program sponsors: Aspen,
Black Tie during our many visits
snowboarders pumped up for the Steamboat, Big White/Silver Star
to their destination cities, such as
season! Aspen, Brecken-ridge, Big Sky, and our Athletic Scholarship spon-
From Aspen to Heavenly, from Keystone, not to mention Steam- sors: Big Mountain, Big Mountain
Mt. Bachelor to Whistler/Black- boat.What an excuse not to have to Lodging and Grouse Mountain
comb. Our members will be head- Lodge. I will be contacting all of
schlep your skis all the way from
ing in many directions this coming our Industry friends in the next few
home!
season to make some fresh tracks. weeks about event sponsors for the
Some other new Benefits Part-
Other trips planned are to Jackson 75th Annual Convention to be held
ners this year include: Wax Fax,
Hole, Big Mountain, Big White/
ZB Sports, Snow Skirts (have you in Santa Clara in June, and would
Silver Star, Telluride, Sun Valley,
seen Steve Coxen’s photo in the encourage any of you who may
Durango, Alta, Snow Basin and
Skier’s Guide), The Comfort Inn in know of a business, resort, com-
Powder Mountain. This doesn’t
even include our sanctioned Far Salt Lake, and the beautiful Grand pany looking to join us in Santa
West trips to Steamboat Springs Sierra Resort & Casino (formerly Clara, please send them my way
in late January, and Bormio, Italy the Reno Hilton), in Reno, Nevada. I’d love to hook up with them.
in March. We will literally be all If you’re going on a trip, check out
over this country and Europe this the website first to see what deals Cheers, and here’s to a great
season. you might be able to get on your season!
The Councilman, Winter 2006 3 www.fwsa.org
VP of Membership VP of Public Affairs
Direct Members and 2007 Ski Area
News Group Development
By Barbara Bryant By Scott Bowker
DIRECT MEMBERSHIP Arizona Snowbowl
• Renewal Reminders were U.S. District Court
sent out to all Direct Judge Rosenblatt for Ari-
Barbara Bryant Scott Bowker
VP of Membership Members in September zona decided that the Forest
VP of Public Affairs
Service met all procedural
• Paid Direct Members for 2006-2007 have been
requirements for approval
sent a packet of information which includes a
of facility upgrades at Arizona Snowbowl and use
welcome letter, membership card, the FWSA
of reclaimed wastewater to make artificial snow on
brochure, the most recent Councilman, and the
1/11/06.
Skier’s Guide
Judge Rosenblatt concluded that the goal of
• FWSA has 41 Direct Members with more ex- providing a reliable ski season is consistent with the
pected as time nears for the FWSA Ski Week and Forest Service’s multiple-use mandate.
the China/Tibet trip. This case is one of the first legal challenges to
the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. This
NEWS GROUP latest decision sets an important precedent which
• As directed by the FWSA BOD at the July meet
extends American Indians the right to practice their
ing the Communications Committee, headed by
religion in a way. To an extent the federal govern-
the VP of Membership, has set up a FWSA
ment deems appropriate and adequate instead of
Newsgroup
protecting American Indians’ religious rights as they
• Purpose: to establish a Newsgroup to distribute
themselves define those rights and the necessary
information to FWSA club and council members
who opt into the group circumstances for practicing their religions.
• Thanks to Scott Bowker who drafted an invitation The Navajo Nation appealed this decision on
to club presidents, newsletter editors, web masters 2/27/06 to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San
and council reps to join FWSA’s News Group Francisco. Arguments were heard at the 9th Circuit
• Thanks to Emilio Trampuz who helped set up the Court on 9/14/06 and a decision at the circuit court
News Group level is expected to take several months. Ultimately
• Steve Coxen has put a button on the FWSA home this case is predicted to go to the Supreme Court.
page that will link to the newsgroup page for
people who want to join the newsgroup. Consumer Advocacy/Trends
• There are two ways to join the group: send name
and e-mail address to Barbara Bryant, Record with total
Membership@fwsa or go to the FWSA web site U.S. skier/snowboarder
and click on the link 2005/2006 set an all time record with total U.S.
• Expect the first message containing news by skier/snowboarder visits at 58.9 million +3.5% from
January 10 last year according to annual Kottke National End
• The news will be short bullets of information of Season Survey. Snowboarding participation rose
about FWSA with links to the web site. slightly to over 30%. continued on page 7
The Councilman, Winter 2006 4 www.fwsa.org
VP of North American Travel
2007 Ski Week at Steamboat
By Lynnell Calkins
Whistler/Blackcomb is the site with the championships. This trip is
of our 2008 FWSA ski week. The open to all FWSA members includ-
dates are January 19 - 26, 2008. ing children. Please see the flyer
After the site inspection for coun- below.
cil trip leaders and FWSA travel Lynnell Calkins,
staff, lodging will be allocated and 2007 Ski Week VP of N American Travel
sign-ups will begin for ski week, Approximately 600 FWSA
2008. With Whistler a site for members will be in Steamboat for October 29, with sixty-four FWSA
the 2010 winter Olympics, many our 2007 ski week. Our council members on board. We cruised
FWSA members have voiced trip leaders are working with our down the western coast of Mexico
interest in our 2008 ski week. So, FWSA travel staff to provide ev- and Costa Rico, through the Pana-
check with your council and make eryone with a wonderful ski week. ma Canal. With a stop in Aruba, we
your deposit for ski week 2008. Lots of snow has already fallen in arrived in San Juan, Puerto Rico on
Steamboat so everyone is looking Saturday, November 11. My thanks
Mt. Bachelor forward to skiing Steamboat’s to Juli, Arrynn, Anna and Shannon
The Far West Racing As- champagne powder. from The Cruise Company who
sociation championships are in provided us with a wonderful expe-
Mt. Bachelor the last weekend of Panama Canal Cruise rience. The sixty-four on board are
March, 2007. FWSA is offering The Panama Canal Cruise de- looking forward to another FWSA
a Mt. Bachelor trip to coincide parted from San Diego on Sunday, cruise in the near future.
$365 plus air Mt. Bachelor
March 29 - April 2, 2007
Far West Racing Association Championship Race
Trip Package
4 nights lodging (double occupancy) at Riverhouse in Bend, Oregon
3 day lift ticket at Mt. Bachelor
Ground transportation
Bus transportation from the hotel to Mt. Bachelor
Families and children are invited as this trip is open to all
FWSA/FWRA members including racers and non-racers.
Sign-up with Lynnell Calkins at: fwsatrvl@aol.com or call 30-370-6948
FWSA-North American Travel, 22-B Gates Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Sign-ups MUST be received by January 15, 2007.
Must be a Member of Far West Ski Assocation CST # 2036983-40
The Councilman, Winter 2006 www.fwsa.org
BE One of THE FIRST
AMERICAN TOUR GROUPs
TO VISIT TIBET BY TRAIN
(Limited space available)
21 Day Trip Sept 14 - Oct 4, 2007 15 Day Trip Sept 14 - Sept 27, 2007
Tour Fare: $3,660 (Double or Triple Occupancy) Tour Fare: $2,650 (Double or Triple Occupancy)
Single Supplement: + $720 (Single Occupancy) Single Supplement: + $480 (Single Occupancy)
Plus Int'l & Domestic Taxes (U.S. & China): $235 Plus Int'l & Domestic Taxes (U.S. & China): $207
Plus China Visa Processing Fee (Single Entry): $70 Plus China Visa Fee (Single Entry): $70
15 day trip to Beijing Lhasa, 21 Day Extension Itinerary
Chengdu, Xian, and Shanghai Sept 24- Chengdu/Leshan/Lijiang
(B, L, D) Excursion to see the 210
Sep 14-San Francisco/Beijing (IM) foot Giant Budha.Fly to Lijiang
At 2:20pm Depart SFO or LAX on
Air China’s Boeing 747 wide-body air-
Sept 25-Lijiang (B, L, D) Visit
craft and fly to Beijing.
Baisha Fresco to see 600 year old
murals. See the Black Dragon Pool
Sept 15- 17 Beijing (IM) There will
be two tour buses in Beijing. One for and Shuhe Village.
those new to Beijing a tour to see
the traditional sites, the other will Sept 26- 27 Dali (B, L, D) See the
take a group to different sites. Bai Nationality. Visit Xizhou Village.
Visit theThree Pagodas,walk through
Tour Tian’anmen Square, the Sum- Children watch as the first train from Lhasa the old town.
mer Palace, the Great Wall, and the Railway Station travels across the Tibetan
Historic Hutong. grasslands to Beijing Sept 28-29 Dali/Kunming/Guilin
(B, L, D) Fly to Kunming Visit the
Sept 18-19 Beijing/Lhasa (B, L, D) 21-Day travelers follow the travel Bamboo Temple, with its 500 clay
Visit the Dala Temple. Board the ex- schedule shown on the right “21 Day monks. See 96,000 acres of uniquely
press train for Lhasa in the evening. Extension.” shaped limestone landscape.
Sept 20- 22 (B, L, D) After 48 hours 15-Day travelers follow the itinerary Oct 1-Guilin/ (B, L) See the Guilin
train ride, you traveled 2500 miles below for September 24. countryside. Li River Cruise through
and arrive at Lhasa, the highest city Yangshuo. Rent bicycle or tuk-tuk to
in the world. Visit the Dalai Lama’s Sept 24-27 Chengdu/Xi’an/Shanghai see countryside.
Potala Palace, tour the old Jokhang (B, L, D)
Temple and the Drepung Monastery. Fly to Xi’an. View the world famous Army Oct 2-Yangshuo/Shanghai
of Terracotta Warriors, Optional tour (B, IM, D) Flight to Shanghai. Visit
Sept 23-Lhasa/Chengdu (B, L, D) available. Fly to Shanghai. visit the famous Bund with European neo-
Fly to Chengdu. Visit Panda Re- Shanghai Museum. Enjoy the Acrabatic classic architecture. See Suzhou,
search Institute. Show in the evening. Silk Factory and Suzhou gardens.
Recommended tipping per day is $7 Sept 28-Shanghai/SFO (B, IM) Oct 4-Shanghai (B) After a leisurely
per traveler, which covers the drivers, After a leisurely breakfast, depart Shang- breakfast, depart Shanghai on Air
local guides, porters, maids & na- hai on Air China to SFO or LAX with a China to SFO or LAX with a same
tional guide. same day arrival. day arrival.
$200 deposit per participant. Limited space. Priority placement based on first received post-marked mail envelopes.
Make checks out to Far West Ski Association with “Tibet” in the check “for” space. Include the following: (1) your legal name
and address, (2) phone number, and (3) email address. (4) designate 15 or 21 day trip (5) designate SFO or LAX departure
airport. Adults only. You will receive registration pkg within 2 weeks of received deposit. Mail to: FWSA, c/o Norm Azevedo,
901 Sousa Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94597. Email to fwsaitravel@sbcglobal.net to confirm that you sent a check and /or
request more information. Norm Azevedo can also be reached on (925) 944-0420. CST# 2036983-40
VP of International Travel
Destination Bormio & China/Tibet for 2007
By Norm Azevedo
and some outstanding sightsee- 120 people. If you are interested
ing. We finally return from Zurich or know someone who is, please
on March 16th. We can still take a contact us soon.
limited number of new applicants On all our International trips,
for Bormio; however, there may we accept all placements based on
be added costs. We have a standby the order deposit are received by
list to fill possible cancellations. FWSA International Travel. It’s
Norm Azevedo
VP of International Travel
Interested people should contact very important to us that as trips
me immediately. are announced that all Councils
We have two great FWSA FWSA International Travel is and clubs distribute the information
International trips scheduled this also offering a 15 or 21 day trip to and fliers as-soon-as-possible so all
year. We leave for the Bormio, China/Tibet starting on Septem- have a fair opportunity to join on
Italy Ski Week (Mar. 3 to 11, 2007) ber 14, 2007. It features a newly any trip.
trip with its extensions to Rome opened 48 hour, 2500 mile train FWSA International ski week
and Interlaken. Approximately 115 ride from Beijing to Lhasa, Tibet will be somewhere in the Alps.
people are joining us at Bormio. with terrain over 13,000 feet above We plan to send out a Request for
Fifty people will start with us on sea level. Oxygen supplies are Proposals (RFP) for the Alps trip
Feb. 24th in Rome, then on to provided for train passengers and this January. International travel
Tuscany, Florence and Milan. In in the Lhasa hotel. What an ex- sellers, who do not receive an
Milan we join with those who are perience this would be for FWSA RFP by the end of January and are
only going to Bormio and Inter- adventurers. We have excursion interested in giving us a proposal,
laken. After Bormio the majority options for those who took the should contact me. During April/
will return home from Milan, but previous China trip and have new May 2008 time we are also plan-
35 will continue on to Interlaken places to visit. We have over 90 ning an international adventure to
for skiing in the Jungfrau region people signed up and can only take the Greek Isles.
Scott Bowker, continued from page 4
Icer Air Ski/Snowboard Competition
Icer Air ski/snowboard competition held at AT&T Park in San
Olympic adds Ski Cross
Francisco in AT&T Park stadium in November with about
International Olympic Committee added Ski
30,000 attendees. The 100’ high ski jump descended from the
Cross to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in
scoreboard, extend over 350’ and was covered with 200 tons of
Vancouver, Canada. snow. This was the first U.S. stadium snowsports jump event.
Feels Good & Snow Monsters History
SnowSports Industries America Winter Feels U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame 2006 inductees include Jonny
Good & Snow Monsters are working togeth- Moseley 1988 Olympic gold moguls medal, Julie Parisien 3
er to teach children how to dress for snow- time World Cup winner and 3 time U.S. Olympic team member,
sports with a new interactive tool at www. and Trace Worthington 37 time World Cup winner in freestyle
winterfeelsgood.com. skiing primarily aerials and 2 time Olympian.
The Councilman, Winter 2006 7 www.fwsa.org
Charities & Our Community Chair
New 2007 Club and Council Recognition
By Sigrid Noack
Start thinking about this new teerism and charity involvement;
way for your council or club to To show our Industry partners what
receive FWSA recognition: a big and kind heart the members
of FWSA have.
Charity & Community
Service Recognition What is the Sigrid Noack, Charities
This Charity & Community Service application procedure? & Our Community Chair
Recognition will be awarded for the Any council or club, currently af-
first time at the FWSA Convention filiated with FWSA may apply.
in June 2007 to the FWSA Club or An application form is to show the FWSA Charity and
Council, which during the past year available on the FWSA Website, Volunteerism commitment. These
has shown an outstanding effort to be completed and e-mailed to picture boards will also serve as
in donating time and/or financial Sigrid by March 15th, 2007. encouragement for other clubs and
support to one or more charitable councils to get more involved with
organizations. Who will be on charitable community activities.
the Review Committee
What is the purpose A committee made up of Charity What will be the recognition?
of this recognition? Committee volunteers will review All clubs and councils that apply
To encourage charity and commu- the applications. will be recognized at the FWSA
nity involvement in all our FWSA Three clubs or councils will be convention.
councils and clubs; To recognize a selected and notified by April 15th. The First Place winner will re-
club or council for its outstanding They will then prepare a picture ceive a $100 donation from FWSA
financial and/or volunteer support display board to be presented at for the charity of their choice.
to one or more charitable organiza- Convention 2007. This is the FWSA’s way of
tions; To show the ski world how The picture board presentation publicly supporting our clubs and
much the FWSA encourages volun- at convention is an excellent way councils in that same giving spirit.
Some ideas to make this a special ski season
Hey, how about snow-board-
By Richard Lubin ing. A few quick suggestions:
if you are older (I’ll leave that
Take Lessons I know most how it is done, I did go away with definition up to you) just do it for
people do not think they need a few tips and important constructs a couple of hours, NOT all day.
lessons if they already ski well. to work on. Northstar and Sierra at You’ll be so sore you may never
There are lessons for people of Tahoe have FREE ski lessons for try it again. Rather, do a few
every level. Skilled teachers can intermediates and above. short attempts, leaving adequate
point out subtleties that will aug- Some people limit their lessons recovery time, and evolve into it.
ment your skiing. After 10 years to RACE CLINICS to improve If you are already a snow-
of snowboarding I took an all day those skills. Heck you can even do boarder, try riding an Alpine set
private lesson in Aspen. While I I this in the summer at Mt. Hood in up with hard boots and a carving
am pretty familiar with Oregon. board.
The Councilman, Winter 2006 8 www.fwsa.org
Athletic Scholarship Committee
By Robb Margrave
At our last report, I told you that our Committee had approximately
$6,600 available to fund Scholarships for deserving athletes. The Com-
mittee had received a total of six applications and that they were being
evaluated.
At our last report, I told you that our Committee had approximately $6,600 available fund
Evaluation of the applications has been completed and after much discus-
Scholarships for deserving athletes. The Committee had received a total of six applications and that
sioin, five applicants were
they were being evaluated. awarded scholarships totaling $4,250. Scholar-
ships were award to the following: Robb Margrave, Athletic
Scholarship Chairperson
Evaluation of the applications has been completed and after much discussion, five applicants were
awarded scholarships totaling $4,250. Scholarships were awarded to:
Kaylee Ann Cortopassi, Mammoth Lakes Ski Team, $1,250. Kaylee is 16 years old and
attends Mammoth Charter School where she maintains a 3.8 GPA. In September 2005,
Kaylee was named to the United States Ski Association “All Academic Team”. In 2006,
she was ranked in the top 10 nationally in her age group in the Downhill and Super G.
Geordie Lonza, Mammoth Lakes Ski Team, $1,250. Geordie is 17 years old and is a
senior at Mammoth Charter School where she maintains a 3.9 GPA. She is ranked by
the United States Ski Association in the top 10 nationally in her age group in the
Downhill and Super G.
Anton Hilts, Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation, $750. Anton is 16 years old and
has a 3.4 GPA at Summit High School in Bend, OR. In 2006, he was ranked by USSA
in the top 15 nationally in his age group in the Downhill, Giant Slalom and Slalom. In
2005, Anton was ranked #3 nationally in the Super G.
Jetta Rackleff, Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation, $750. Jetta is 15 years old and
is a sophomore at Summit High School in Bend, OR, maintaining a 3.9 GPA. In
addition to ski racing, her interests include hockey and playing her cello.
Andrea Wallace, Mt Bachelor Ski Education Foundation, $250. Andee is 15 years old
and has a 3.9 GPA at Summit High School, Bend, OR. In addition to ski racing and
training, Andee volunteers each week at her local library.
Sponsorships for 2007 are forming up. It appears that we will have many of the same contributors
as in prior years with the Barbados Travel Authority donating a week long trip to the Caribbean
island which includes air transportaion. Big Mountain Resort and Grousse Mountain Lodge will
both have trips this next year. We are hoping to retain Schure Sports, the maker of Karbon brand
ski clothing.
The Barbados and Big Mountain trips will be raffled and the Grousse Mountain Lodge trip will be
included in the Convention’s silent auction. Like last year, drawings for the raffled trips will be
held at the convention in Santa Clara in June. Kickoff for the Barbados trip raffle will be at ski
week. Should we receive a Karbon sponsorship; the suit will be raffled at Ski Week as it was the
past two years.
Host Convention Coordinator
2007 Convention By Linda Indreboe
Double Diamond Dreamin’
The Bay Area Snow Sports Council May 9, 2007) by calling 1-800-233- from the
(BAC) is hosting the 75th Annual 1234 and saying that you are with FWSA web
Linda Indreboe
FWSA Convention to be held May Far West Ski Association or, reserve site www/ Host Convention
31st-June 3rd, 2007 in Santa Clara, online at www.hyatt.com with group fwsa.org. Coordinator
CA. The theme for the 75th Annual code g-fwsa. Any ques-
Convention is ‘Double Diamond Registration tions or suggestions about this
Dreamin’ - which is what I am Sign-up packages for registering for convention should be directed to
doing right now - hoping for more the convention and optional activi- Linda Indreboe, Host Convention
snow in the Sierras. ties will be sent to club and council Chairperson at: 408-248-8426 or
presidents in January 2007. Early bac_pub_affairs@yahoo.com.
Hotel Reservations registration deadline will be April See the convention flyer to the right
FWSA members can reserve rooms 30th, 2007. Registration information of this page for highlights, optional
($129/night double occupancy before will also be available for download activities and other information.
Durability and Fitness
If I’d known how long I was going to live I’d have taken better care of myself
John Watson, Saurius farwesticus
Do you consider yourself durable bunch that just keeps hang- gram, even
healthy and fit? And how old are ing on. Remember Joe Ross? He if only deep
you? These are key questions for almost made it to his goal of skiing breathing, at
many of our members and most of at age 100 and fell short only by a the begin-
our executives. I’ll shame you all few months. And how about those ning of each
with details about the members of members who can’t ski but insist important
a special actions unit with which I on staying “in the game?” Think of meeting. We John Watson
am familiar. And I want to make a Jimmie Heuga. So there’s this “true have a Safety History Chairperson
plug for the revival of an executive grit” and robustness at the heart of Chairman and we need to further
function which was formerly got at skiers. I know, because Bill Berry augment him with medical infor-
least amongst our programs. told me so. mation and physiology self training
In a prior Councilman article I But does FWSA, a sports education responsibilities. This is
complimented our members - at organization, have an obvious fo- important stuff and should be an
least the delegates to our annual cus for fitness and the durability to executive function.
meeting - by comparing them fa- ensure its perpetuation? We did at Think you’re fit for your
vorably to the Greatest Generation. one time have an Athletics and Fit- age? Compare yourself to this
This was after a long day ness directorship. It died for lack of crowd and see if you are on the
and at the end of the banquet and context and fulfillment. But I want proper path. Let me tell you about
the celebration for our awards each FWSA Board meeting and some heroic figures from a car-
honorees. I believe that the deter- recommend that each club institute diac rehab unit with which I am
mination to remain skiing creates a a minimal 20 minute exercise pro-
Continued on Page 17
The Councilman, Winter 2006 10 www.fwsa.org
FWSA 75th Convention
May 31st to June 3rd, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1‐408‐200‐1234
15 minutes from San Jose Airport with Free Parking
High Speed Internet Access Available in All Rooms
Marble Baths, Outdoor Heated Pool & Indoor Fitness Center
Hotel Reservations
$129/night double occupancy before May 9, 2007
Call 1-800-233-1234 and say that you are with Far West Ski Association
Or, reserve online at www.hyatt.com with group code g-fwsa
Convention Highlights Optional Activities (subject to change)
• Thursday Night Pub Crawl
• Friday Night Silent Auction & Dance with GREAT • Friday Golf
DEALS on over $100,000 in Ski Trips, Hosted drink, • Friday Kayaking at Elkhorn Slough Reserve
FREE Admission—Public Welcome • Friday Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries Tour
• Friday Night Local Ski Club no host Happy Hour • Nearby Places to See/Things to Do
5-7pm · Amusement Parks
• Celebrity Guest Speakers
Paramount’s Great America
• Educational Breakout Sessions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
• Saturday Awards Luncheon
· Attractions
• Saturday Awards Banquet & Dinner Dance
• Travel Expo Intel Museum
• FWSA General Meetings and Elections Technology Museum of Innovation
• Sunday Eye Opener Party Children’s Discovery Museum
The Winchester Mystery House
· Aquariums in Monterey and San Francisco
· Zoos in San Francisco and Oakland
· Sports: Windsurfing, Rollerblading, Hiking,
For more information please contact:
Delegate Questions - Linda Indreboe, FWSA 2007 Convention Coordinator at public_affairs@skibac.org or (408) 248-8426
Industry Questions - Debbi Kor-Lew, FWSA VP Marketing at ijustwannarun@aol.com or (503) 682-1563
VP of Council Services Bay Area Snow Sports Council
Community Involvement By Dennis Heffley
By Fran Long
In this edition of The The Bay Area Snow Sports
Councilman you will find ski Council (BAC) has a long and storied
clubs and councils focusing history of working with and contribut-
on a very important aspect ing to various organizations with our
of their organizations that main focus being on Disabled Sports
sometimes has nothing to USA (DSUSA).
do with skiing. While we all When attending a snow sports
still look forward to getting show, talking to potential new club
out on the snow and having members or when having a conver-
some good old fashion fun, sation with vendors ~ the subject of
most of us are now looking Fund Raising is always discussed. Dennis Heffley
Fran Long It’s a very important part of what
for “more” from our social BAC President
VP of Councils
organizations. Community keeps the BAC moving in a forward
involvement and support and positive direction. In fact ~ BAC
of our local and national charitable organizations has suggested and is looking forward to the FWSA 75th Annual
become a big part of most ski clubs and councils. Convention ~ Panel Discussion featuring athletes from vari-
There are no rules that say our clubs must be in- ous organizations focusing on Disabled athletes!
volved in giving of our time and/or money to charities. The BAC member who helped begin the fund raising
There are no rules that say a social organization must efforts with DSUSA is former FWSA President ~ Mr. Harry
participate in some sort of community involvement, and Davis. To this day Harry continues his fund raising efforts by
yet our clubs continually seek out ways to be involved. having a bi-annual Go Cart Race. In the spring, the benefac-
Involvement in charities and our communities tor was a pediatric brain injuries organization and this fall the
funds were sent to DSUSA.
definitely helps the image of all our social clubs, but the
During the Nor Cal Championships there’s an event
commitment goes far beyond improving our image. In
called the BAC/DSUSA Ski For All. It’s a fun day where
addition to being fun-loving, snow sports minded in-
individuals get a day of skiing along with a $5.00 voucher for
dividuals, ski club members are compassionate human
lunch by donating a minimum of $80.00. With a donation
beings with a deep commitment to our communities and
for every $100.00, people receive a Raffle Ticket. For every
those less fortunate than most of us. We support chari-
$200.00, they get a chance to win the Grand Prize which is
ties and our communities because we want and need that
a pair of skies or snowboard of their choice complete with
involvement and balance in our lives. bindings!
Ski clubs are to be commended for the time and ef- On February 9, 2007 ~ DSUSA will have their first DSU-
fort they put into charity and community support. The SA Challenge Race. People from the community (including
various council president’s articles in this edition of The those for the BAC) are invited to be part of a fun race and
Councilman reflect the efforts of our club members and on-mountain scavenger hunt! This sounds like a blast!
we should all be proud of what we are doing to make a Many of our individual clubs hold fund raisers during the
difference. For the first time, FWSA will be recogniz- year and the Singles League portion of the BAC has an an-
ing clubs and councils for their involvement in charities nual Snow Ball where proceeds go to DSUSA.
and communities at the 2007 convention in Santa Clara. Another event that BAC began in 2005 is an Oakland A’s
Clubs and councils will have an opportunity to apply for baseball game. On September 22, 2006 ~ the BAC had 140
this recognition early in 2007. people attending the game where $1,000.00 was raised for
In addition to being recognized at the convention, DSUSA. Mr. Norm Azevedo does an amazing job putting
the top application will receive a monetary donation to together the ticket sales and then Mr. Steve Grevstad jumps in
the charity of their choice. This will be quite an honor for and assists with our tailgate party!
any club or council. Be sure to look for the application All told ~ the BAC donates over $20,000.00 annually to
information after the first of the year; and in the mean DSUSA. Many of our clubs have fund raisers going to other
time, be collecting the details and photos of your involve- organizations. I’ve been asked to keep this article short ~ so I
ment to support your application. More information can will! ~Please Remember ~
be found on the FWSA website: www.fwsa.org. You’re The One Who Makes The Difference!
The Councilman, Winter 2006 12 www.fwsa.org
Arizona Ski Council
By Marge Fons
The Arizona Ski Council is proud to announce its new- help your cause. In addition to
est member, AOTC, Arizona Outdoor & Travel Club. This the charities that the Council
outstanding travel club rejoins the Council, bringing a host and each individual Club sup-
of outdoor trips, events, and enthusiasm. We look forward ports, our members are involved
to teaming up with the members of AOTC to provide all of in a variety of charities spanning
our members with a variety of outstanding activities! from building houses to building
The Arizona Ski Council supports a variety of ski re- bridges, working with the old,
lated charities with their fundraisers and activities. Harkins Marge Fons, Arizona
young, healthy and ill. Ski Council President
movie tickets are sold with the proceeds benefiting AZ We volunteer for our envi-
Special Winter Olympics. The Castles and Coasters family ronment and our pets. Although
day benefits US Ski and Snowboard teams. Our past silent our passions take us to the ski slopes, our hearts are aware
auction has benefited the AZ Blind and Deaf Children’s of our responsibility to help those less fortunate. A few of
foundation in conjunction with the Telluride Adaptive the charities we are involved in are: Habitat for Humanity,
Sports Program. And in the past (when there is snow in
Juvenile Diabetes Research Association, Desert Botanical
Flagstaff) the Council has volunteered a team to facilitate
Gardens, Golden Retriever Rescue, United Blood Services,
the Arizona Winter Special Olympics. In addition, the clubs
Susan G. Korman breast cancer walk, Humane Society,
have also taken on their special causes.
and Make A Wish foundation. American Cancer Society,
Hats off to Phoenix Ski Club for their 10th+ year par-
ticipating in the MS 150 bike ride. This year the club raised United Way, Mesa Public Schools Extra- Curricular Activi-
just under $10,000- not bad for just 10 riders this year! ties fund.
Phoenix Ski Club also supports Shoebox Ministries; to It is with deep regrets and sorrow that I announce the
support the needs for the homeless in Phoenix. passing of a dear friend, Ray Palmer. Ray was highly in-
Scottsdale Road is now looking more clean and beauti- volved in the ski club community; being a past president of
ful as the Scottsdale Sea and Ski Club participates in clean- Scottsdale Sea & Ski Club, Arizona Ski Council President,
ing up the environment. Keep up the good work, folks! and a FWSA Trustee. Ray was very involved in Arizona
Our members are as diverse as the charities they choose Special Olympics and the man who initiated the ASC in-
to represent. One thing special about being involved in a volvement in the Special Olympics Winter venue. He was a
ski club, there is an ample amount of manpower willing to good man with a big heart; he will be greatly missed.
VP of Racing
Far West Has Busy Racing Schedule By Bob Ellis
The first races for Far West start in December 2006 a lot of variety in race courses. Racing also allows you to
and finish up in April 2007. The Southern California meet new friends that love to ski and race and many also
Leagues will have all of their races at Mammoth Moun- love to travel.
tain, while the Nevada and Northern California Leagues There is also a misconception that racing takes up your
will be racing at Alpine Meadows, Northstar, Homewood, whole ski day. This is not true at all. When you come on
Diamond Peak, and Sugar Bowl, and the Pacrats League race day, all you need to do is sign up in the lodge in the
will be racing at Mt. Bachelor and Timberline in Oregon. morning, pick up your discounted lift ticket with some ski
Each league schedules their own races at the ski areas areas and leagues, get your race bib, and head up onto the
of their choice, and each league has their own individual mountain. If you race at 10:00 AM, you should preview the
race rules that can be slightly different from league to course at least once before 10:00 AM, then show up at the
league. Racing is not just for highly competitive people, it start at 10:00 AM and line up to race in your class. Most
is a lot of fun, and is available for all levels of skiers, from race courses in Far West are completed in 20-30 minutes.
the beginner to the expert skier. Not only are you racing So in less than one hour, you can complete your racing and
your friends, you are also being challenged by the moun- still have 5 hours to ski the mountain with your friends
tain and the course. No two courses are alike and there is or relatives. continued on page 16
Continued on Page 18
The Councilman, Winter 2006 13 www.fwsa.org
Central Council of California Los Angeles Council
By Fran Long By Judith Miller
It is difficult to write a short article Unfortunately, our
focusing on all the charitable and com- charities for the past year
munity contributions all of our clubs have not been totally
make over the course of a year. While documented. One held
all our clubs do an admirable job of on May 21, 2006 by
giving back to their communities, I Beach Cities Ski Club
Fran Long am choosing to focus on one activity
Central Countil of was a volleyball tourna- Judith Miller,
California President supported by one club because of it’s Los Angeles
ment and silent auction Council of Ski Clubs
pertinence at this time of year.
As we are all busy putting up our where 152 participants
Christmas trees, decorating our homes, making wish lists, raised $8,000 for the
shopping for our families and friends, and wrapping all our Southern California Foundation for Children.
pretty pack- The LAC Snow Gala held in November
ages, many offered a silent auction to benefit The Unre-
families never cables Ski Club and $1,070 was raised send
get beyond the their members on the LAC Ski Week to Jack-
wish list. SLO son Hole. Single Ski Club at their November
Skiers (San 29 meeting charged an admission of a gift
Luis Obispo,
valued at $15 or $15 cash for Toys For Tots.
CA) recognizes
CCSC (California’s Complete Sports
the devastation
a family feels when they know there will be no pretty pack- Club) used the mon-
ages, beautiful tree, or even a simple Christmas dinner. For ey normally given
the past two years SLO Skiers has adopted a family from the to the club from the
Women’s Shelter, gotten the wish lists from each of the fam- sale of Gala raffle
ily members, and provided virtually everything on the list for tickets to donate to
each of member of the family. the Unrecables.
The family is usually one that is preparing to leave the Over 24 CCSC
Women’s Shelter and set up a home of their own. SLO Ski- members also
ers provides everything except the furniture. Bedrooms are participated in the
furnished, kitchens are equipped, family members get new American Cancer
clothes, and there are toys and books for the children. We
Society’s Relay for Life 24-hour walkathon;
never meet the families, we never get a thank you or hear
they were the only group to have someone
how the family is doing, we only know how we feel, know-
walking continuously each minute of 24 hours
ing we made a difference in the lives of another family. We
can imagine them in their new home, starting anew, with and they raised more money than any other
smiles on their faces as they set up housekeeping, wear their group, unheard of for a first-year team.
new clothes, play, and read, as every family should on Christ- Most of the clubs in LA Council partici-
mas Day. This is enough for us. We are making a difference pate in the Ralphs Club Card Rebate program
in our own community. to benefit The Unrecables Ski Club.
The Councilman, Winter 2006 14 www.fwsa.org
Northwest Ski Club Council
By Mary Olhausen
Winter greetings to all of you!! tions for fantastic ski trips, and enjoy-
November was a busy month with ing all the apres’ ski activities that go
ski shows in Portland and Seattle along with our wonderful sport, I ask
and our own Ski Fair Event. We you to stop for a moment and think
had nearly 40 commercial mem- how you can give back to your com-
munity and those less fortunate than
bers and clubs with booth space
us AND enjoy this love of skiing and Mary Olhausen
at this event. Our PACRAT racers boarding at the same time. NWSCC
are gearing up for another great Northwest Ski Club
clubs are very engaged with support- Council President
season. Six races will be held on ing charity causes and organizations
Mt. Hood and the final race will through sports events. To name a few--
coincide with the FWRA Race Bergfreunde Ski Club supports Winter
Championships at Mt. Bachelor. Special Olympics at Mt. Bachelor by
PACRAT racing information can providing volunteers for the on-moun- vantaged youth. Mission Ridge resort
tain events, as well as other fundrais- holds a dinner to support Mission
be found at www.pacrats.org. Our
ing events through the year. Ridge Ski Education Foundation.
monthly Council meetings are In 2007 you’ll find numerous
a great way to meet other club Skiyente Ski Club holds a Mas-
ters Race supporting the Erin Nicole clubs supporting the Oregon Cancer
members. Meetings are fun with Ski Out and we’ll be back with our
Scholarship for a young female racer.
themed nights, guest speakers, and Schnee Vogeli supports scholarships FWSA GERM TEAM in honor of our
educational topics related to club and awards for young racers and holds good friend, Michael German!! You’ll
management. a dinner/fundraiser for also find us at the FWRA Champion-
The Oregon & the Lion’s Club on Mt. ships in April, to support the FWSA
Washington Ski Chal- Hood. Wihski Club holds Athletic Scholarship Program. Wash-
lenge is on--NWSCC fundraising for the For- ington residents can purchase special
challenges you to ski gotten Children’s Fund. Ski & Ride license plates - a portion
at resorts in Oregon Mt. Hood Ski Patrol holds of the fee goes to support NW Winter
and Washington and a golf tournament to Sports Foundation, providing youth
qualify for prizes. And raise funds for the 939th initiatives to promote active winter
don’t forget about our Search & Rescue Wing. health, outdoor educational activities,
on-going help with ski Altair Ski Club supports and snow sports safety.
area development through our NW the Adopt A Family Program. NWSCC boasts five clubs that
Snowsports Advocates - just log onto Anthony Lakes and Mt. Bachelor accept donations to support various
our website to see what’s new at our resorts both hold food drives--donate causes related to skiers and board-
resorts and how you can help. www. canned goods and ski for free! Mt. ers. Mt. Bachelor Sports Education
nwskiers.org. Bachelor, Mt. Hood Meadows, Sch- Foundation runs training programs and
Many from NWSCC just returned weitzer, and White Pass resorts all competition; Mt Hood Meadows Race
from Aspen - a joint ski trip with San hold events that support cancer-related Team teaches ski racing to juniors; Mt.
Diego Council. Skiyente Ski Club research and fundraising. Crystal and Hood Ski Patrol utilizes donations to
takes their 2nd annual family trip to Schweitzer resorts both hold Jimmy purchase new equipment; NW Snow-
Big Mountain in January. We are run- Heuga Vertical Express for MS events. sports Foundation provides scholar-
ning a trip to Mt. Bachelor to coincide Mt. Ashland, Mt. Bachelor, and ships for junior racers, and Mt. Hood
with the FWRA Race Championships. Schweitzer resorts all hold events for Cultural Center & Museum showcases
We’ve just published our annual NW Special Olympics. Mt. Hood Meadows the history of Mt. Hood.
Skiers’ Directory - another outstand- resort holds an event to support native Wishing everyone a great 2007
ing job from our commercial mem- wildflowers on Mt. Hood. Mt. Bach- and a long ski season!! As you make
bers, clubs, and editors of this publica- elor resort holds an event to support plans to visit ski resorts, check their
tion!! the US Ski Team and another event websites and see if your planned trip
As you all go forth with purchas- to support local schools. White Pass coincides with a charity event that you
ing new equipment, making reserva- resort holds an event to support disad- might participate in or donate to.
The Councilman, Winter 2006 15 www.fwsa.org
Bob Ellis, con’t from page 13
San Diego Council
By Cheryl Riess
On March 30-April 1, 2007
we will be hosting the Far West San Diego Council of Ski including: Habi-
Championships at Mt. Bachelor Clubs has had a busy season, with tat for Human-
many of our clubs already host- ity, the Polinsky
for the second time. This year
ing successful ski trips. Our trip to Center (for dis- Cheryl Riess
we will have a beer sponsor, San Diego
Aspen was a wonderful experience placed children),
Cascade Lakes Brewing Com- Council President
with some awesome ski condi- The Bookman
pany. The Riverhouse & Resort
tions. We are hoping for some se- (who distributes
will be hosting the lodging and
rious snow in our local mountains used books to various schools, jails,
the Awards Banquet. Thursday to help us fill up our bus trips. charities, overseas charities, senior
evening a Welcome Party will be This past year we’ve had two citizens homes, etc.), the U.S. Ma-
held at the Cascade Lakes Lodge clubs merge. The Torrey Mesa Ski rine Corps’ Toys for Tots, the Ameri-
with complimentary beverages Club merged with Get Off Your can Cancer Society Relay for Life
and snacks. Ski.com is putting Rockers, so now we have nine ac- event, the Special Olympics, Adopt
together travel packages for ski- tive ski clubs in our Council. a Family (Christmas), The San
ers and racers that are interested All of our clubs are generous Diego Food Bank, Katrina Relief,
in going to Mt. Bachelor for the and contribute to many local and Meals on Wheels, and the Adaptive
Far West Championships. The recognized national charities. Ski School .
Far West Championships will The Council itself contrib- Many times, we combine our
include the Pacesetter Races on utes generously to the Adaptive social events with charity fundrais-
Friday, the Slalom on Saturday Ski School at Bear Mountain and ers, such as bottle auctions and slave
and the Giant Slalom on Sunday. is working closely with the San auctions, casino nights, and raffles.
The Awards Banquet will be on Diego Youth and Community One event where we honor those
Saturday night along with our Services. This organization takes who give generously of their time
Silent Auction. Last year we had underprivileged youth to local and talent is our Winter Gala. This
over 40 companies donate some mountains for an overnight ski year it was held November 18th at
wonderful items to our silent adventure if enough money is col- the Marriott Courtyard in Kearny
auction from skis to ski trips lected. Otherwise, they go on a Mesa where Dave Arnold and Susan
to dinners, which our members local bus trip to Bear Mountain. Shaffer, both of North Island Ski
To honor the memory of Club, were selected as our Man and
were able to purchase for very
Michael German, our dear friend, Woman of the Year. Both are very
good prices.
leader and volunteer, the council well-deserving recipients who have
Far West Racing wants you
donated money to the charity he done much to help the council stay
to join us at our races. We put on
identified before he lost his battle active and vibrant.
quality, organized, and competi-
with pancreatic cancer. To help We are pleased to announce
tive events at very low cost to raise money for this donation, the Mike Sanford as our Joe Harris
our competitors, with racers council asked each participant to award recipient. Mike was recog-
divided into classes based on bring a “white elephant” gift to its nized at the Gala for his many years
ability, age and sex. So stop by, Holiday Happy Hour. Raffle tick- of hard work and dedication to orga-
say hi, and check us out. We ets were sold and the items raffled nized skiing at all levels. Congratu-
guarantee you will meet new off. This was a lot of fun and par- lations to Mike on a job well done.
friends and have fun while im- ticipants were very generous.
proving your skiing. Please visit In our combined club report, We look forward to a great
our websites at www.fwra.com our clubs provide generous sup- FWSA Ski week in Steamboat and
and www.fwsa.org. port to several organizations, another busy season!
The Councilman, Winter 2006 16 www.fwsa.org
John Watson, continued from page 10 quite eventually flew B-47s after enlisting in the
40s. Harry was Class of 1944 from the Naval
Academy and reported to his first ship in November
familiar. Because of a “cardiac incident” in 2005, I ‘44. Commanded destroyers and
am a loyal follower of this gang. There’s a 90 destroyer squadrons. Has had
year old lady who goes on the treadmill for 5 bypass procedures. In rehab
one hour just to do five minutes more than activity for 15 years. Then there’s
her husband on the bicycle. My unit contains the world class aerodynamicist
a man who remembers World War I as a who helped design aircraft such
child; Herb was born in 1914, has had several as the B-70 and B-1.
invasive surgeries, and drags around a small Get on track. Don’t be left be-
oxygen bottle. He has to leave on time to go hind. Make your grandparents
to his Tai Chi class. We are heavy on pilots. proud. Be a member of the one of America’s Great
Milt enlisted in the Army in 1939 got his wings in 1942 Generations.
and ended the war flying transports over the Hump in Be around when America needs you.
China-Burma-India. He’s over 85. Bernie Do your exercises. Live On!
Ski Association Council Presidents
ArizonA Ski CounCil PreSident inlAnd CounCil PreSident orAnge CounCil PreSident
Marge Fons Bud Allie George Kish
11252 Earlham
4530 E. Alta Mesa Ave. 8301 Tamarind Lane Orange, CA 92869
Phoenix, AZ 85044 Riverside, CA 92509 Res: 714-997-1090
Res. 951-681-0612 GE.Kish@juno.com
Res: 480-940-3634
budallie@pacbell.net
president@arizonaskicouncil.org SAn diego CounCil PreSident
loS AngeleS CounCil PreSident
Cheryl Riess
Judith Miller
8621 Onalaska Avenue
1701 Scott Road #208
BAy AreA Snow SPortS CounCil San Diego, CA 92123
Burbank, CA 91504-3808
Ph: 818/841-4192 Res: 858-300-5816
PreSident
president@lacouncil.org nispresident@cox.net
Dennis Heffley
4125 Beryl Drive new MexiCo CounCil PreSident
Diane Stearley SierrA CounCil PreSident
Concord, CA 94518 Cliff Young
PO Box 415
Res: 925-825-3262 4701 W. Hidden Valley Drive
Edgewood, NM 87015
skiheffley@aol.com Bus: 505-281-3755 Reno, NV 89502
Dmstear@att.net Res: 775-857-2001
cliffyounglaw@yahoo.com
CentrAl CounCil PreSident northweSt Ski CluB
Fran Long CounCil PreSident
P.O Box 4095 Mary Olhausen
Paso Robles, CA 93447 2310 NE 77th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98664
Res. 805-712-5781 Res: 360-892-1814
fancat@yahoo.com omary52@comcast.net
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2006-2007 FWSA
Board of Directors and Trustees
PreSident VP MArketing
Randy Lew Debbi Kor-Lew (’02-’08)
7007 SW Iron Horse St. 7007 SW Iron Horse St.
Wilsonville, OR 97070 Wilsonville, OR 97070
Res: 503-682-1563 Res: 503-682-1563
fwsa13randy@telis.org ijustwannarun@aol.com
iMMediAte PASt PreSident VP PuBliC AffAirS
Mike Sanford Scott Bowker (’03-’07)
11760 Caminito Prenticia 925 South Wolfe Rd., #114 ChAirMAn TruStee
San Diego, CA 92131 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Steve Coxen (’06-’07)
Res: 858-695-1442 Res: 408-720-1454 19510 Suncrest Avenue
BubaSanfrd@aol.com PublicAffairs@fwsa.org West Linn, OR 97068
SeCretAry Res: 503-635-0974
VP MeMBerShiP
Debbie Stewart Barbara Bryant (’05-’08) sacoxen@aol.com
430 S. Church St. 12741 Peregrine
Visalia, CA 93277 Truckee, CA 96161
Bus: 559-734-9294 Res: 530-550-9452 truStee
gwstewart@prodigy.net gsracer@cebridge.com Ken Calkins (’00-‘08)
2211-B Gates Ave.
treASurer VP rACing Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Nancy Kelly (’95-‘07) Bob Ellis (’03-’07) Res/Fax: 310-370-4617
PO Box 2346 PO Box 9681
Lodi, CA 95241-2346 FWSAKen@aol.com
Truckee, CA 96162
Res: 209-368-7000 Res/Bs/Cell: 925-487-7771
fwsa.nancy@sbcglobal.net rellis9681@aol.com truStee
VP CoMMuniCAtionS Robb Margrave (‘04-‘08)
Ray Craig (‘06-‘08) VP north AMeriCAn trAVel 11 Stasia Drive
847 Tamlei Ave. Lynnell Calkins (’03-’07) Novato, CA 94947
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 2211-B Gates Ave. Res: 415-892-6295
Res: 805-496-6720 Redondo Beach, CA 90278 robbmargrave@comcast.net
raycraig@verizon.net Res/Fax: 310-370-4617
FWSATRVL@aol.com
VP CounCil SerViCeS truStee
Fran Long (‘06-07’) VP internAtionAl trAVel Linda Westlund (’03-’07)
P.O Box 4095 Norm Azevedo 9078 E. Topeka Drive
901 Sousa Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93447 Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Res: 805-712-5781 Res: 925-944-0420 Bus: 480-441-3523
fancat@yahoo.com FSWAitravel@sbcglobal.net skierwesty@aol.com
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Committee Chairpersons and Organization Representatives
AthletiC SCholArShiP ChAirPerSon fwSA Skier’S guide editor
Robb Margrave (‘04-‘06) Leigh Gieringer
11 Stasia Drive 7150 E. Camelback Rd., Ste 444
Novato, CA 94947 Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Res: 415-892-6295 Res/Bus/Cell: 480-940-7420
robbmargrave@comcast.net Fax: 480-940-7558
fwsg@cox.net
ConVention ChAirPerSon
FWSA.org Webmaster
Steve Coxen
Steve Coxen
19510 Suncrest Avenue 19510 Suncrest Avenue
West Linn, OR 97068 West Linn, OR 97068
Res: 503-635-0974 Res: 503-635-0974
sacoxen@aol.com sacoxen@aol.com
AwArdS CoMMittee ChAirPerSon PArliAMentAriAn/hiStory & BylAwS ChAirPerSon
Catherine Ohl John Watson
PO Box 420552 Box 2768
Fallbrook, CA 92088
San Diego, CA 92124
Res/Fax: 760-723-6539
Res/Bus: 858-467-9469 geospace@pacbell.net
ohl@acatmeowz.com
hoSt ConVention CoordinAtor
ConVention SPonSorShiP CoordinAtor Linda Indreboe
Debbi Kor-Lew (’02-’06) Res: 408-248-8426
7007 SW Iron Horse St. Public_affairs@skibac.org
Wilsonville, OR 97070 inforMAtion SerViCeS direCtor
Res: 503-682-1563 Nancy Ellis
ijustwannarun@aol.com PO Box 9681
Truckee, CA 96162
ChAritieS & our CoMMunity ChAirPerSon Res/Fax: 530-582-0566
Sigrid Noack Nancyellis2@sbcglobal.net
4918 1/2 McConnell Ave
SAfety CoMMittee ChAirPerSon
Los Angeles, CA 90066 Richard Lubin, D.C.
Res/Fax: 310-823-1373 8655 Wicklow Lane
skisig@earthlink.net Dublin, California 94568
Res. 925-828-7454
CounCilS’ MAn & woMAn of the yeAr ChAirPerSon Botaboardr@sbcglobal.net
Donn Bryant
12741 Peregrine Silent AuCtion CoordinAtor
Mary Olhausen
Truckee, CA 96161
2310 NE 77th Avenue
Res: 530-550-9452 Vancouver, WA 98664
gsracer@calis.com Res: 360-892-1814
omary52@comcast.net
fAMily & youth inVolVeMent CoMMittee ChAirPerSon
Linda Westlund (’03-’07) the CounCilMAn editor
9078 E. Topeka Drive Mary Azevedo
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 901 Sousa Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Bus: 480-441-3523
Res: 925-944-9816
skierwesty@aol.com Maryliz4@yahoo.com
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The Voice of the
Any Western Skier
Changes?
Nancy Ellis,Information
The Councilman
Services Director The Councilman is published three times a year by the Far West Ski
FWSA keeps a database on members, Association in July, January, and April, which coincides with the FWSA
clubs, and councils. It’s important that Annual Convention and the busy ski season. It is published for FWSA
information in this database is current members and can be seen at www.fwsa.org.
so that communications are received in The Far West Skier’s Guide is published annually in October for all
a timely manner. Let me know if there FWSA members, as well as interested snowsport enthusiasts, and industry
are changes in club or council officers, representatives. The content of both publications is meant to be shared
changes in membership addresses and by FWSA council and club members so they have a knowledge and
phone numbers, changes in members’ understanding of the Association and the benefits that come with membership
club affiliations, or if your club or council in the FWSA.
has changed its meeting location.
Requests for information from the
database must be sent to the FWSA Presi-
dent (Randy Lew) for approval before it
will be dispersed.
The Far West Ski Association web-
site (FWSA.org) has a Ski Club Officer
Update Form that can be downloaded,
completed, and mailed to me at: the CounCilMAn editor Skier’S guide editor
Mary azevedo leigh gieringer
FWSA DATABASE 901 SouSa drive 7150 e. CaMelbaCk rd, Ste 444
C/O Nancy Ellis Walnut Creek, Ca 94597 SCottSdale, az 95251
P.O. Box 9681 reS: (925) 944-9816 reS: (480) 940-7420
Truckee, CA 96162 Maryliz4@sbcglobal.net fwsg@cox.net
You can also email the form to me at
nancyellis2@sbcglobal.net or fax me at For Complete Information on FWSA, visit our website:
(530) 582-0566. Don’t hesitate to call
(530) 582-0566 if you have questions
www.fwsa.org
FWSA DATABASE
C/O Nancy Ellis
P.O. Box 9681
Truckee, CA 96162
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