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2023 - 2024
Council Information
Please check council websites
for dates, times & locations
Arizona Ski Council
3217 East Glenhaven Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85048
President: Kristy Welsh (602) 312-6068
E-mail: arizona@fwsa.org
Website: www.arizona-ski-council.org
Bay Area Snow Sports Council
P.O. Box 5736
San Jose, CA 95150-5248
President: Paul Vlasveld (408) 314-4649
E-mail: bayarea@fwsa.org
Website: www.skibac.org
Central Council of California
1729 Ponderosa Lane
Paso Robles, CA 93446
President: Fran Long (805) 712-5781
E-mail: central@fwsa.org
Website: www.centralcouncilskiclubs.org
Intermountain Ski Council
(Disbanded in summer, 2023)
Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs
PO Box 10266
Glendale, CA 91209
President: Sandra Blackwell (818) 441-6191
E-mail: losangeles@fwsa.org
Website: www.lacouncil.org
National Brotherhood of Snowsports
Western Region (NBSWR)
4200 Chino Hills Parkway, Suite 135-185
Chino Hills, CA 91709
President: David Geiger (714) 745-9547
E-mail: nbswr@fwsa.org
Website: https://www.nbswest.org
Northwest Ski Club Council
5331 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 258
Portland, OR 97239
President: Sheri Parshall (503) 706-0522
E-mail northwest@fwsa.org
Website: www.nwskiers.org
Orange Council of Ski Clubs
3665 South Bear Street B
Santa Ana, CA 92704
President: Sheila Van Guilder (714) 656-6032
E-mail: orange@fwsa.org
Website: www.orangecouncil.org
San Diego Council of Ski Clubs
5142 Biltmore Street
San Diego, A 92117
President: Tom Bundgard (619) 884-3848
E-mail: sandiego@fwsa.org
Website: https://www.skisandiego.org
Sierra League and Council
1691 Ashbury Lane
Reno, NV 89523
President: Jo Simpson (775) 722-6468
E-mail: sierra@fwsa.org
Website: www.sierraleague.com
Success of Clubs is a Primary Goal
by Todd Hood
Vice President - Council Services, FWSA
At the 90th Annual Far West Ski Association Convention in Boise, Idaho in June 2023, I
was elected as the new Vice President of Council Services. Council Services works with the
presidents of the 10 FWSA member councils to manage programs and initiatives for the benefit
of our member clubs. Since the FWSA succeeds when our member clubs succeed, it only
makes sense that the success of our clubs continues to be a primary goal of the FWSA organization.
We
have several ideas to ensure that member club leaders are familiar with how to extract
value from the FWSA to help their club be more successful. We are considering ways to fulfill
membership credentials that individuals can appreciate to reflect their club, council and the
FWSA. As a member of an FWSA club, you are eligible to receive a FREE membership in
your club's council, the FWSA and the National Ski Council Federation (NSCF). Each of these
memberships come with benefits from sponsors, donors and supporters.
Most snowsports clubs have, as a priority, the recruitment and retention of members. The
FWSA is a great resource for promoting the value of each organization. The FWSA has already
invested in multiple channels of communication internally and externally to the snowsports
industry. This Far West Skier's Guide is one of those channels. Readers that come across our
publication are directed to connect with clubs and councils within their geographic location,
area of interest, or level of activity.
Without exception, snowsports clubs are a source for fun, and relationships. Some may
wonder, with the internet, travel agencies, and social media, do you really need a snowsports
club. While all those entities can help increase your individual level of entertainment, a club
gives you the chance to meet several people at a time, get in where you fit in, and even link
into new social circles.
Snowsports clubs have brought people together for business, social, and networking opportunities.
What better " pond " to cast your net than one with a group of adventurous, funloving
people. In the least, you may find lifelong travel buddies with similar interests and
lifestyles.
So, who should join an FWSA snowsports club? You should!!!
n You are already busy enough with work and making a living for you and your
family. Let someone else come up with ideas for adventure, and join in on the fun.
n You will learn about activities and events that you may have never known about,
right in your local area.
n You will meet people that are wealthy in mind, body, and spirit - as well as money!
n If you are new to town and wondering where the fun people play - outside of bars.
n If your family and current friends are a little slow to travel and adventure - meet
new friends!
n If you yearn for new people to meet, places to go, and things to see.
n If you have ideas for adventure and want to share them with other adventurous
souls, you are sure to find someone that will join you.
For snowsports organization leaders that like to share their excitement, the FWSA Club
and Council Award programs provide an opportunity to recognize and reward operational excellence
and hard-working volunteers. We have talented and engaged volunteers that work
very hard to administer the programs we oversee, such as:
n Club and Council Communications Awards
n Tollakson Outstanding Club Awards
n Councils' Volunteer of the Year
n Charities & Our Community
The Club & Council Communications and Tollakson Outstanding Club Awards programs
are chaired by Bill King. This award allows clubs and councils to be recognized for
their website, newsletter and overall programs. In 2021, FWSA launched the Outstanding Social
Media Award which I founded and coordinated recognizing club and council Facebook
groups for outstanding member activity, growth, and engagement.
The Councils' Volunteer of the Year Recognition Program, chaired by Sheri Parshall,
offers councils the opportunity to send an outstanding volunteer from their member clubs to
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http://www.arizona-ski-council.org http://www.skibac.org http://www.centralcouncilskiclubs.org http://www.lacouncil.org https://www.nbswest.org http://www.nwskiers.org http://www.orangecouncil.org https://www.skisandiego.org http://www.sierraleague.com

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