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Far West Ski Association

Far West Ski Association and host Bay Area Snow Sports Council invite you to attend the 81st Annual FWSA Convention.

Far West Ski Association is a non-profit volunteer organization with emphasis on:

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Far West Ski Association Convention

Far West Ski Association holds an annual convention.

The convention is typically held the second weekend of June.

The convention changes location from year to year.

The convention is hosted by the local council and their member clubs.

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2013 Convention

Magic Mountain Moments• 81st Annual Convention• June 6 – 9, 2013• Hosted by Bay Area Snow Sports Council• Located at the fabulous Grand Sierra

Resort & Casino in Reno, NV $79 – Grand Sierra Room $104 – Summit Grand II Upgrade

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Who AttendsDelegates

Delegates• Must be a member of a FWSA club or a

Direct Member of FWSA• Clubs are allowed a number of voting

delegates based on their membership• Non-voting delegates are invited to attend

all events except they will not be able to vote in the elections on Sunday

• Delegates register individually and clubs submit their delegate list

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Who Else Attends

Snowsports Partners• Ski Resorts, Equipment, Travel Experts

Special Guests• Guests are invited from the Ski Industry to

interact with us on matters of importance to Skiers and Boarders

Open to the Public• The Friday night Silent Auction & Dance

Event is FREE and includes a FREE drink• Saturday meetings, presentations and meals

Saturday only package available

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Guest Speakers

Please Welcome

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Convention Kick Off

Unofficial• Thursday Night Pub Crawl (optional)

A chance to mix with snowsports industry and other club members in a social atmosphere

Official• Friday Night Silent Auction, Ski Show &

Dance A chance to mix with snowsports industry in a

more formal environment

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Convention ActivitiesFriday

Program for Delegates• Beach Party• Silent Auction, Ski Show & Dance

A chance to bid on more than $100,000 in travel related packages

Meet with the Snowsports Industry from the US and International destinations

Open to the Public so invite all your friends Great deals to be had A portion of the proceeds will be donated to

Disabled Sports USA Far West Snowsports Program

The registration fee covers these programs for Friday.

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Convention ActivitiesSaturday

Program for Delegates and the Public• Continental Breakfast• Travel Expo• Snowsports Leadership Academy• Public Affairs Panels• Award Luncheon• Multi-Media Presentation with Keynote Speaker• Council Caucus• Cocktail Party• Awards Dinner & Dance

The registration fee covers these programs for Saturday.

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Travel ExpoSaturday

Purpose• Focused one-on-one time between snowsports

industry and Far West membership leaders Forum

• Delegates [voting and non-voting] meet with the snowsports industry [resorts, operators, and suppliers]

• Eight Pre-scheduled 10-minute appointments. What to Bring

• Business Cards• Eight one-page Club Trip Profiles

Grand Prize• Ground package for one to Far West Ski Week

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Snowsports Leadership Academy – Saturday

Purpose• Informational Forum• Provide Training and Tools for members

Sessions• Morning — Keeping Pace as a High Tech Club• Afternoon — Make Club Meetings Fun While

Getting Business Done Certificate

• Attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion Leadership CD in the Registration Packet

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Convention ActivitiesSunday

Program for Delegates• Eye Opener• Business Meeting• Elections• Club & Council Awards• Director Reports• Brunch

The registration fee covers this program for Sunday.

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Optional Activities

Thursday• Pub Crawl

Friday• Michael German Memorial Golf Tournament

• White Water Rafting on the Truckee River

• Hike to Mt. Rose Summit

• Spa Day at Grand Sierra

• Grand Sierra Resort Fun

There is a separate cost for each event in addition to the registration fee.

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Far West Programs

Award Programs for Individuals, Clubs and Councils• Councils’ Man & Woman of the Year• Club / Council Communication Awards• Safety Person of the Year• Western Ski Heritage Award• Charity & Community Service Recognition• Club / Council Historical Recognition• Athletic Scholarships

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Councils’ Man & Woman of the Year

About• Clubs nominate a Man & Women of the Year• Councils choose a Man & Woman from their

Clubs• Far West chooses a Man & Woman from their

Councils Events at Convention

• Friday Reception• Saturday Morning Interviews & Judging• Saturday Lunch Recognition• Saturday Evening Councils’ Man & Woman

announced

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Councils’ Man & Woman of the Year Sponsor

Sponsored by Big White Ski Resort since 2001

The winners each receive a 5-day ski/board package for two that includes• 5 Nights Lodging at Big White• 5 Day Lift Ticket • Transfer

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Club / CouncilCommunication Awards

Tollakson Outstanding Club Award Wentworth Outstanding Club

Publication Award Outstanding Club Website Award Outstanding Council Publication Award Outstanding Council Website AwardTypically, there are 3 club classes based on club size so clubs compete against clubs of similar size. Judging is done by a collection of peers. This year a design school will be helping with the judging.

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Far West Safety Award

Promote Safety• This award is for an individual, within

FWSA, that has done the most to promote safety through a number of criteria. Articles On slope safety Other ways to raise safety consciousness

• Must be nominated by your club

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Far West Safety AwardSponsor

Sponsored by Aspen/Snowmass, The Gant & Crestwood Condominium since 1998

Winner receives• 3 nights lodging at The Gant in Aspen• 4 nights lodging at Crestwood Condominium• Round trip air into Aspen• 6 day Lift Ticket & Rental• Half day group lesson• On Mountain Tour • TV interview with Plum TV

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Western Ski Heritage Award

Preserving our Ski Heritage• Awareness of snowsport contributions

made by individuals, groups and companies to all aspects of snowsports Original documentation of facets of snowsports Organization histories (club, council, league,

company, etc) Videos, photos and/or books Speaker programs Descriptions or displays of past major events

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Western Ski HeritageSponsor

Sponsored by Steamboat Ski Resort since 2000

Winner receives 5-day ski/board package for 2• 5 Nights Lodging• 5 Day Lift Ticket for Steamboat Ski Resort• 5 Days Ski / Snowboard Rentals from Steamboat

Ski & Sport• Half Day Lesson at the Ski & Snowboard School• On Mountain Tour• Lunch at Ragnar's Restaurant with the Director of

Sales & Sales Manager

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Charity & Community Service Award

Purpose• Recognize Far West clubs and councils for

their outstanding financial and/or volunteer support to one or more charitable organizations

Winners receive• 1st place club: $300 for charity of choice• 2nd place club: $100 for charity of choice• 3rd place club: $100 for charity of choice• 1st place council: $100 for charity of choice

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Club / CouncilHistorical Recognition

Purpose• Capture important information about skiing

from the skier’s perspective and especially that of the club skier

Award Selection• Based on digital (preferable) or mailed

presentation of club or council Historical Recognition

• Club or council older than 50 years

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Athletic Scholarship

Purpose• Develop alpine junior ski racers participating

in programs within the Far West region Sponsored since 2004

• Whitefish Mountain Resort• Grouse Mountain Lodge• Karbon

Awards• In 2012, Scholarships ranging from $500 to

$1,525 were awarded to 16 Junior Racers

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Athletic ScholarshipPartners

Partners• Bergfreunde Ski Club• Northwest Ski Club Council• Skiyente Ski Club• Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs• Mountain High Snowsports Club• San Diego Council of Ski Clubs• Sierra League & Council• Castro Valley Ski Club

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Registration Fees

Convention Packages (June 7 - 9)

• Full Package• Meetings Only• Saturday Expo, Meetings & Lunch• Awards Luncheon Only • Awards Dinner & Dance Only

Extras• Delegate Book Hard Copy • Vest

$149$50 $50 $37 $65

$10 $35

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Optional Activity Fees

Priority to Delegates/Industry• River Walk Pub Crawl • Michael German Golf Tournament

Golf Club Rental

• Reno Run Whitewater Rafting • Tahoe Rim Trail Hike • Grand Sierra Spa Day• Grand Sierra Resort Fun

$52 $102

$25

$75 $25 $99 $45

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Club Economic Relief Program for 2013

Incentive• Every 6th Full Voting Delegate Registration

from your Club made by May 10, 2013 will receive one registration rebate to be paid after the convention.

• All your club delegates must attend the convention to receive the registration rebate.

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Information / Contact

Details are available on our website

fwsa.orgJane Wyckoff FWSA Convention Chair janewyckoff1@cox.net 949-933-9607

Mary OlhausenSilent Auction/Travel Expo Chairomary52@comcast.net 503-880-7383

Nancy Ellis Convention Registrarnancyellis2@sbcglobal.net 530-582-0566

Linda Indreboe BAC Host Council Convention Coordinatorbac.publicaffairs@skibac.org408-248-8426

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Join FWSA in Reno

We look forward to seeing you at our 81st Annual Far West Ski Association Convention. It’s both fun and educational!