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share information with our BAC
BAC delegates to the FWSA Annual Convention in Boise with Genia
Fuller-Crews, Snowsports Builder Award recipient (2nd from Left).
LEFT TO RIGHT: Armand Gutierrez, Sandy Gaudette, Phil Gaudette,
Paul Vlasveld, Tony Baker, Beth Brookhouse, Harry and Karen Davis.
photo by Steve Strickland / Strictly Photography
ing, camping, bike riding, tennis,
golf, adventure travel, etc. In fact,
we have members who have been
on all seven continents of the
world. Yes, that includes Antarctica!
You
will be amazed by the
variety of trips available through
the BAC, our various clubs, and
the Far West Ski Association. The
locations include many Tahoe
venues, domestic locations, adventures
to Europe and just about all
points on a compass. You can find
members of the BAC going to the
slopes just about any time during
the winter! As an example, in
2023, we had members skiing at
Jackson Hole, and a Bike and
Barge Trip in August. In 2024,
there is a Ski Week in Steamboat
Springs, Colorado, and a Mini Trip
to Whitefish, Montana. Many of
the member clubs organize trips.
L TO R:
Donnie
Bruce,
Zeffie
Bruce,
Cheryl
Morgan,
Benelia
Terry,
Kathy
Watkins,
and Mike
Cunningham.
Photo
Credit:
Vail
Resorts
Staff
Another
wonderful part of
the BAC clubs and our members is
how we volunteer our time and
energy through community outreach
and fund-raising programs.
Many of the clubs' volunteer time
and money is given to their designated
charitable organizations.
The history of the Bay Area
Snow Sports Council is just as
amazing as what is taking place
today. In mid-1940, the Bay Area
Ski Federation was organized " For
the welfare of Bay Area Skiers, " and
voted to join Far West as the Bay
Area Council (BAC) of Ski Clubs
in 1961. To embrace all snow
sports activities, the current name
of the BAC is " Bay Area Snow
Sports Council. " During all four seasons
our BAC clubs are very active!
We,
in the leadership of the
BAC, are very lucky to have our
clubs and their members associated
with us along with having the
Lake Tahoe area in our " backyard. "
Our members are amazing and the
amount of history and diversity of
local places to ski and snowboard
is a true gift. Our Recreational
Race Schedules for 2024 may feature
Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort
and Northstar, California. The Far
West Championships are held at
either Mammoth Mountain Ski
Area or a Lake Tahoe resort. Become
one of our " racers. " Come
out and have a great time! Even if
you don't race, please join us at the
slopes during any of our on-mountain
events. Cow bells are encouraged!
In
our continued efforts to
members, we have a monthly
BAC General Meeting where we
welcome and look forward to having
guest speakers who talk about
their resorts, products and/or
travel opportunities. This year, we
are also putting a great deal of
energy into sharing information
on how to improve our various
clubs through informative and interactive
conversations!
If you have any questions or
need more information about the
BAC, please contact me at
bac.president@skibac.org or look
at our website: www.skibac.org.
To our members, clubs and
those who donate and support
our efforts, I always like to say -
" Thank You for Being the One
Who Makes the Difference! "
Please check out one of our
clubs, come to the slopes with us
and have fun with our Volunteer
Bay Area Snow
Sports Council
www.skibac.org
President: Paul Vlasveld
(408) 314-4649
pvlasveld@comcast.net
Bay Area Snow
Sports Council Ski
and Social Clubs
Member Clubs &
Contact Information
ALPINEER SKI CLUB
www.thealpineerclub.com
President: Jeff English
membership@thealpineerclub.com
APRES SKI CLUB
www.apres.org
President: Ed Pease
president@apres.org
BLADERUNNERS SKI
& SPORT CLUB
(Lockheed Martin Employee Club)
bladerunnersskiclub@yahoo.com
President: Monique Huygen
mhuygen@comcast.net
CASTRO VALLEY SKI CLUB
www.cvskiclub.org
President: Claudia Fernandes
c.fernandes08@icloud.com
FIRE AND ICE SKI CLUB
https://www.facebook.com/people/Fi
re-Ice-Ski-Club/100057565903334/
President: Michael Cunningham
mikecalpha06@gmail.com
GOLDEN GATE TOP
OF THE HILL GANG
www.ggtothg.org
President: Mike Rusk
president@ggtothg.org
INSKIERS SKI &
SNOWBOARD CLUB
www.inskiers.com
President: Marci Lyzun
president@inskiers.com
MARIN SKI CLUB
www.marinskiclub.org
President: Barbara Altenberg
barb@altenberg.com
MODESTO SKI CLUB
www.modestoskiclub.com
President: Sharon Wolinski
SRWBVF@gmail.com
MONTEREY SKI
& SOCIAL CLUB
www.montereyski.org
President: Greg Robinson
gregrobi333@gmail.com
NISEI SKI CLUB
www.niseiskiclub.org
President: Armand Gutierrez
president@niseiskiclub.org
OAKLAND SKI CLUB
https://oaklandskiclub.com
President: Bernhard Ludewigt
president@oaklandskiclub.com
THE OLYMPIC CLUB
(Private - Member Sponsored)
www.olyclub.com
President: Steve Bard
RUSTY BINDINGS SKI CLUB
www.rustybindings.com
President: Karen Halpin
president@rustybindings.com
SAN FRANCISCO VIKING
SKI CLUB
President: Reuben Shank
Reuben.g.shank@gmail.com
SNOWCHASERS SKI CLUB
www.snowchasers.org
President: Karen Davis
harrykaren@comcast.net
SOUTHBAY SKI CLUB
www.southbayskiclub.org
President: Frank Oei
southbayskiclub.recruit@gmail.com
SUNBURST SKI CLUB
President: Jeff Mulligan
jbmull@gmail.com
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https://www.facebook.com/people/Fire-Ice-Ski-Club/100057565903334 http://www.ggtothg.org http://www.inskiers.com http://www.marinskiclub.org http://www.skibac.org http://www.modestoskiclub.com http://www.montereyski.org http://www.niseiskiclub.org http://www.skibac.org https://www.oaklandskiclub.com http://www.olyclub.com http://www.rustybindings.com http://www.thealpineerclub.com http://www.apres.org http://www.snowchasers.org http://www.southbayskiclub.org http://www.cvskiclub.org

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