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FAR WEST SKI ASSOCIATIONCommittee Chairmen &Other Representatives- 2O12 / 2O13 -ANNUAL CONVENTIONANNUAL CONVENTION CHAIRJane Wyckoff (949) 933-9607E-mail: janewyckoff1@cox.netHOST COUNCIL CONVENTIONCOORDINATOR - 2013Linda Indreboe (408) 248-8426E-mail: bac.publicaffairs@skibac.orgTRAVEL EXPO/SILENT AUCTION CHAIRMary Olhausen (503) 880-7383E-mail: omary52@comcast.netFWSA RECOGNITION PROGRAMSAWARDS COMMITTEE CHAIRCatherine Ohl (858) 467-9469E-mail: ohl@acatmeowz.comATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPCOMMITTEE CHAIRDick Shawkey (209) 795-4792E-mail: rshawkey@comcast.netCLUB/COUNCIL COMMUNI-CATION AWARDS CHAIRCrissymarie King (559) 916-4901E-mail: criss@firstsightdesign.netCOUNCILS’ MAN & WOMANOF THE YEAR RECOGNITIONPROGRAM CHAIRDonn Bryant (530) 550-9452E-mail: gsracer@suddenlink.netFWSA PROCEDURESHISTORY COMMITTEE CHAIR/PARLIAMENTARIANJohn Watson (760) 723-6539E-mail: president@fwsf.netBYLAWS COMMITTEE CHAIRRobb Margrave (415) 892-6295E-mail: robbmargrave@comcast.netCOMMUNICATIONS/PUBLICATIONSINFORMATIONSERVICES DIRECTORNancy Ellis (530) 582-0566E-mail: nancyellis2@sbcglobal.netMARKETING MEDIACOORDINATORGeorge Stewart (559) 737-0882E-mail: gwstewart@prodigy.netFAR WEST SKIER’S GUIDEEDITOR & PUBLISHERLeigh Gieringer (480) 600-6099Fax: (480) 855-2303E-mail: fwsg@cox.netTHE COUNCILMAN EDITORConnie Burdette (408) 270-8953E-mail: email@fwsacouncilman.comFWSA.ORG WEBMASTERCatherine Ohl (858) 467-9469E-mail: ohl@acatmeowz.com(Continued on page 12)▼▼▼Ski Council leaders from around the country gather at the NSCF AnnualMeeting to share ideas and discuss important issues facing ski clubs andthe ski industry. In 2012, it was held in Telluride, Colorado.photo / Bob Wilbanks, editor and publisher of the National Ski Club NewsNational Ski CouncilFederation Serves Councils& Clubs NationwideOffers Resource Center ◆ Member Benefitsby Jo SimpsonPublic Affairs Chair - NSCF / Sierra Council, PresidentThe Far West Ski Association and member councils benefit greatly from belonging to theNational Ski Council Federation. The Federation was formed in 1997 to provide councils anopportunity to exchange information and to discuss important issues that impact clubs andcouncils throughout the United States. The Federation provides Far West councils an opportunityto interact with ski councils in the central and eastern United States. Information from theNSCF is disseminated to our member clubs.The 2012 annual meeting was held August 23-26 and hosted by Telluride Ski Resort. Dialogwith ski industry representatives is an integral component of the annual national meeting.The Federation provides a wide variety of benefits to members. Members of ski clubs thatbelong to the Far West Ski Association are also members of the Federation. The Members Onlysection of the Federation website contains a resource center with templates for by-laws, requestsfor proposal for trip bids, club officer job descriptions and other documents that clubs can adaptto meet their unique needs. The user name and password for the Members Only section areavailable from council presidents.The NSCF website also offers members a variety of attractive discounts on items such asski rentals, lodging, car rentals, and a variety of ski gear. The discount listing is in the MembersOnly section of the website.The Federation is launching a completely renovated website along with an updated logoseen in the photo above. The site has expanded information and improved navigation. Check itout!The current officers are: President, Joe Harvis (New Jersey Ski Council); Vice President,Dennis Heffley (Bay Area Snow Sports Council); Treasurer, Dawn Peterman-Harris (MetropolitanMilwaukee Ski Council); Secretary, Lisa Beregi (Crescent Ski Council – Eastern U.S.). LikeFWSA, the Federation is completely operated by volunteers.For detailed information regarding the NSCF, including participating councils and memberbenefits, please visit our newly-designed website at www.skifederation.org. ▲▲8 Far West Skier’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13 / See the Digital Edition of the Far West Skier’s Guide at www.fwsa.org.
Springtime in the Cascades: ski orride with world famous spring conditionsin the morning, followed byyour next-favorite sport in the afternoon.Join the FUN! photo / Jesse WittwerSPRINGTACULAR…WHAT?You’re All Invited!by Ann CookWhat’s up with the coupling of spring and spectacular?“Springtacular” coined by Becky Kinney of Mt.Bachelor’s Marketing team, captures what any WestCoast snow enthusiast knows about the high desert climateof the Cascade Mountain Range; unmatched springconditions include a deep snow base and sunny blueskies mixed with surprise powder days. Want stats? InMay, when Mt. Bachelor’s season winds down, the averageannual snowfall is 464 inches. On average, in April,you can anticipate nine powder days with an averagesnowfall of six inches per powder day.*Andy Goggins, Mt. Bachelor Marketing Directorexplains “Springtacular is the premiere destination season asthe multi-sport vacation mecca. Ski and ride the most springterrain in the US in the morning (over 2,000 acres of terrainaccessed by three high-speed lifts), followed by your next favoritesport in the afternoon; mountain biking on over 1,000miles of singletrack, fishing the Deschutes, climbing SmithRock, golfing one of 30 area courses, or sampling craft beersfrom the 15 area breweries making Bend ‘Beer City USA’;and shopping is tax free!”Northwest Ski Club Council members delight intheir traditional Mt. Bachelor BLAST spring trip. LindaMcGavin, board member of the NWSCC remarked, “Youstart with an awesome 360 degree view from the Summit, andyou can ski down groomed runs; or Cow’s Face leading backto the Summit Chair; or head into the amazing steeps of theCirque Bowl; or hit the backside for incredible runs down naturalvalleys of spring snow that seems to go on forever!"Last year marked the inaugural invitation for allNSCF Members to join the NWSCC’s annual BLAST.Thus, the Springtacular BLAST extravaganza was born.All club members were offered discount lift tickets andlodging for Springtacular BLAST. Rates were honoreda week prior to and a week after the event which enablemembers to customize their trip.*Average Annual snowfall calculated over the last 10years, April powder days and amount of snowfall perday calculated by an average over the last four years.Springtacular BLAST turned up the fun dial witha retro theme and guest appearances from Freestyle SkiLegends. Lynn Norbury, NWSCC member, exclaimed “Icouldn't believe they were still throwing their best tricks.Amazing! I'm coming again this year and might even havesome short skis to try something new. It was a blast to skiwith them. We even did some zip-lining through bumps!"Springtacular BLAST 2013 will be held April 25 -28. Lodging will be offered at the four diamond SunriverResort. Get stoked. Last year’s theme holds true. Practiceyour backscratcher and pack your onepiece. Therewill be a best retro outfit contest, mid-mountain grouplunch, professional photographs, and live music at theSpringtacular BLAST Saturday night party. Take it fromNWSCC member, Stevie Viaene, “The 2012 Bachelor Blastactually WAS a blast - here is why. We not only had the perfectweather to ski the entire mountain, including that awesomebackside, but we also got to actually ski and hang out withthe “legends" - those famous guys from back in the day, andyou know, they still have it going on! So much fun to roll outthe old neon ski wear and get crazy. Oh, and did I forget tomention the after party?”Now, you are in the know. It’s your turn to playin the NWSCC’s backyard and experience world famousspring conditions at the 2013 Mt. Bachelor SpringtacularBLAST in Central Oregon! ▲▲Far West Skier’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13 9
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