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Photo / Mammoth MountainCENTRAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIAKathy Durham is certainlyhaving fun in Crested Butte!photo by Irwin Center, Crested Butte,courtesy of Fresno Ski ClubCentral Councilof Californiaby Fran Long, PresidentCentral Council of California ismade up of six ski/sport clubsstretching from the coast to theSierra and from Santa Barbara toSalinas. Some of our clubs arequite large, with very active skiand activity calendars, while othersare quite small, relying heavilyon the council and Far West SkiAssociation for ski trips and otheractivities. If you reside in theFresno, Santa Barbara, or SanLuis Obispo area, there is aski/sports club with a comprehensivesnowsports, activity, and socialcalendar just waiting towelcome you as a member. Youwill see their websites and contactinformation in this publication.Bakersfield, Salinas, and Exeterare in the process of ‘growing theirclubs’. The clubs are small at thistime, offer some local activities,and participating heavily in counciland FWSA programs. Contactcan be made through the CentralBicycling along thecentral coast: what morecould you want - unlessit is with your ski clubfriends! OK!The slopes, maybe!photos provided by Fran LongCouncil of California website:www.centralcouncilskiclubs.org,or by contacting the club directlyby e-mail. That information isalso located in this publication.In addition to supporting theFar West Ski Association travelprogram, Central Council of Californiasponsors several eventsthroughout the year. Three orfour extended weekend snowsportstrips to Mammoth Mountaintop the list of councilactivities. In addition, we generallyoffer a summer campout andriver float trip, and enjoy the SalinasAir Show in late Septemberwhile we work to earn operatingfunds for the council. Specific detailson trips and other activitiescan be found on the website.Lifelong friendships are madethrough doing the things you lovewith like-minded people. Join oneof our clubs, participate in a coun-cil activity or two, and make newfriends throughout the centralcoast and central valley of California.We will all look forward togetting to know you!Central Councilof Californiawww.centralcouncilskiclubs.orgPresident: Fran Long805-238-1375francat2007@sbcglobal.netCentral Councilof CaliforniaMember Clubs &Contact InformationAVALANCHE SKI ANDSPORTS CLUBServing Bakersfield, Kern Countywww.centralcouncilskiclubs.orgPresident: Donna Barnesdbarnes@bakersfieldcity.usPowder + Sunshine =A great time!When a Club Fails: What One Club Didby Laveda Wren,Bakersfield Ski ClubCAMBER SKI CLUBServing the Salinas Valley and parts ofMonterey Countywww.centralcouncilskiclubs.orgActivities: Jayne Camiccamicski@aol.comFRESNO SKI CLUBServing Fresno Countywww.fresnoskiclub.comPresident: Brian Haskinspresident@fresnoskiclub.comSANTA BARBARA SKI ANDSPORTS CLUBServing Santa Barbara Countywww.sbski.orgPresident: Tara Brownpresident@sbski.orgSLO SKIERS, INC., A SKISPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUBServing San Luis Obispo, SouthernMonterey, and Northern SantaBarbara Countieswww.sloskiers.orgPresident: John Smithpresident@sloskiers.orgSNOW TRACKERSServing Exeter, CAwww.centralcouncilskiclubs.orgPresident: Helen Salsburyhelenzz@aol.comSeveral years ago the Bakersfield Ski Club ceased to exist due to lack of membership and leadership.At that time, there was a significant amount of money left in the club treasury. Last year, some of BakersfieldSki Club members gathered to discuss what to do with the money left in the treasury. Ten previousclub members were located and participated in the ensuing vote.It was decided to donate $1,465.75 to Small Miracles, a foundation that helps fill the needs of cancerstricken children and the needs of their families. An additional check in the amount of $1,465.76 wasdonated to Eastern Sierra Disabled Sports. Volunteers teach disabled people of all ages to ski and boardat Mammoth Mountain. Two great organizations doing a world of good were able to benefit from thegenerosity of these few remaining club members.While they miss their ski club, these remaining members feel honored to be able to donate theirclub money to such worthwhile organizations. Both organizations have websites for more information.Far West Skier’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13 69