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Other Representatives
2O20 - 2O21
FAR WEST SKI ASSOCIATION
Committee Chairs &
Organization
Debbie Stewart, FWSA VP of International Travel, with Armand Gutierrez answered questions
at the Annual Silent Auction and Snowsports Trade Show conducted at the FWSA Convention.
A wide variety of travel and adventure trips are offered through the North American and
International Travel Programs to Club Members and Direct Members of FWSA.
photo - Steve Strickland / Strictly Photography
Our regional councils offer recreational ski racing sanctioned by the Far West Racing
Association (FWRA). We use a handicapping system for our racers, grouping racers
by age groups and based on racing skills and experience. This 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 relationships with the National Ski Council Federation
(NSCF), National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS), US Forest Service (USFS), International
Skiing History Association (ISHA), U. S. Ski and Snowboard (USSS), the
United States Ski Team, USA Nordic Sport, North American Snowsports Journalists
Association (NASJA), and Snowsports 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
best represent the interest of all our members and the snowsports public.
We will host our 91st Annual FWSA Snowsports Convention in Reno, Nevada
at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, June 5 - 9, 2024. The FWSA Convention includes fun
and educational programs, and the opportunity for club members and leaders to meet
with representatives from ski resorts and tour operators to plan future travel. The Snowsports
Trade Show and Silent Auction on Friday night is a popular event, which is open
to the public. Attendees can bid on terrific trips, often acquired at great value prices. On
Saturday, we'll offer several Snowsports Leadership Academy seminars, Public Affairs
panels, and a keynote speaker. Awards are presented to recognize outstanding achievements
in snowsports. Our annual meeting and election of officers is held on Sunday.
FWSA has a partnership 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 a number of worthy causes: the Athletic Scholarship
Program for junior racers, a Snowsports Adaptive and Rehabilitation Program, a Snowsports
History Program, Sustaining Snowsports Programs in alignment with industry initiatives,
such as climate control and diversity, and the Fly Girls - Women's Olympic Ski
Jumping. We thank all of whom have made generous donations to the Foundation.
(www.farwestskifoundation.org).
FWSA has an outstanding Board of Directors, Trustees, Committee Chairs and dedicated
volunteers who are committed to serving our membership with diverse programs.
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 wealth
of knowledge and history with the FWSA.
To all of you, have a fun filled season on the slopes and in your travels. We invite
you to link into our website at www.fwsa.org to find information about FWSA's future
events, travel plans, convention, member benefits and much more. ss
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
Representatives
2O23 - 2O24
PROCESS LEADS
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
COMMITTEE CHAIR
David Krupp (310) 925-4143
E-mail: scholarship@fwsa.org
BYLAWS COMMITTEE CHAIR
Open
E-mail: bylaws@fwsa.org
ELECTIONS CHAIR
Gloria Raminha (661) 800-8229
E-mail: pastpresident@fwsa.org
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Randy Lew (530) 304-0802
Email: parliamentarian@fwsa.org
SERVICE AWARDS CHAIR
Eileen Sanford (858) 761-6192
Email: svcawards@fwsa.org
SOCIAL MEDIA AWARDS CHAIR
Todd Hood (203) 570-5733
Email: socialmedia@fwsa.org
SUCCESSION PLANNING CHAIR
Todd Hood (203) 570-5733
E-mail: successionplanning@fwsa.org
TAX ADVISOR
John Reinhardt, CPA (503) 330-3838
E-mail: taxadvisor@fwsa.org
COMMUNICATIONS/
PUBLICATIONS
FAR WEST SKIER'S GUIDE
PUBLISHER
Leigh Gieringer (480) 600-6099
E-mail: skiersguide@fwsa.org
FAR WEST SKIER'S GUIDE
EDITOR
Jane Wyckoff (949) 933-9607
E-mail: skiersguide@fwsa.org
THE COUNCILMAN EDITOR
Nick Cowell (619) 851-7116
E-mail: councilman@fwsa.org
FAR WEST NEWSFLASH
EDITOR
Debbi Kor (503) 314-7078
E-mail: newsflash@fwsa.org
MEDIA PRODUCER
George Stewart (559) 679-7722
E-mail: marketingmedia@fwsa.org
SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR
Joe Harvis (973) 964-0834
E-mail: socialmedia@fwsa.org
WEBMASTER
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
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: successionplanning@fwsa.org
SUCCESSION PLANNING
Todd Hood (203) 570-5733
E-mail: successionplanning@fwsa.org
FWSA COUNCIL SERVICES
CHARITIES & OUR
COMMUNITY CHAIR
Sigrid Noack (310) 499-8181
E-mail: charities@fwsa.org
Joe Harvis (973) 964-0834
E-mail: webmaster@fwsa.org
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