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The Snowsports Builder Awards: 2011 by John Watson History Committee Chair The Far West Ski Association launched The Snowsports Builders Award Program in 2008 to recognize individuals or teams that have made an indelible and beneficial impact on the sport. This impact has made a positive difference that changed snowsports forever. Such contributions are not limited to any particular sector of industry, society or the sports. They can come from manufacturing, athletics, travel, journalism, electronic or print media, government, academia, ski teaching and safety. The award may be made annually. The Builders Award is intended for services primarily outside the Association and is independent of any other honors programs. Three Snowsports Builders were recognized in 2011. in the 1950s. Martha has a track record of tireless service to the many programs of the FWSA and especially to traveling members, many of which are her commercial customers to this day. As a member of the Far World Ski Club in the 195060s, she dispatched as many as eight charters per year since 1955. Her work ethic was recognized early on by Association Presidents Dick Goetzman and Carl Grover, and she was hired in 1968 to manage the FWSA Flight Program, a responsibility she carried out for the next 10 years. This included finances and liaison with the airlines and other vendors. Charters, however, ended in 1974 with the upgrade of the airline fleets. FWSA contracted with a travel agency until 1978, when it developed its own in-house travel agency. During this decade, she managed the Los Angeles office of the Association, as well, and was invaluable in support of the Southern Council and the recurring functions of the entire Association. Her efforts were recognized with the Hans Georg Award in 1990. Martha continued her travel services in the industry in a joint venture with Norbert Olberz, in Sportours, a subsidiary of Sport Chalet, commencing in 1980. This arrangement continued for the next 16 years. Mr. Olberz is a parallel 2011 honoree as a Snowsports Builder. Martha has stayed in the travel industry to this day under several companies as they gained new owners. For the last 10 years with Ski.com, she has served many customers who have stayed with her for decades. Martha is the finest example of long term support to skiing, both as a professional in industry and as a multi-talented, dedicated volunteer. Chuck Morse and Randy Lew present a Snowsports Builder Award to Martha Perez. Martha managed the Los Angeles office and the travel programs of FWSA 1968-1978 when Chuck Morse was Executive Director of FWSA. Martha was recognized for over 40 years’ of travel services from Far West and in industry (1978-present). Morse remains active in many charities involving snowsports. MARTHA PEREZ Travel Services Professional Martha Perez has served the travel interests of skiers for more than 40 years, a career that started as a volunteer with aircraft charters using prop and Boeing 707 planes for European skiing ▼▼▼▼▼ FWSA Recognizes Clubs with Over 50 Years of Service Many clubs within the Far West Ski Association have a surprisingly long history of service to members and their community. In 2010, the FWSA launched a program to recognize clubs and councils with over 50 years of service as “Historic Ski Clubs”. Startup dates appear to have been in waves: the 1930s on the West Coast, post World War II in the 1940s, and then the recreational bloom associated with the 1960 Olympics at Squaw Valley. A club desiring such designation must request it by letter accompanied by an executive summary of its history of operations and providing proof of existence prior to 1961. Incorporation is not required. The rolls are always open for further requests for designation. Historic Ski Club designations were made for eight ski clubs and certificates tendered at the FWSA Convention. The following ski clubs received Historic Ski Club, FWSA 50 Year Recognition Certificates in 2011. ■ Balboa Ski & Sports Club ■ Cheyenne Ski Club ■ Fresno Ski Club ■ Grindelwald Ski Club ■ Single Ski Club ■ Sequoia Ski Club ■ Skiyente Ski Club ■ Vand Bakke Ski Club ■ The Club and Council History Recognition was awarded to the Single Ski Club of Los Angeles for their publication, A History of Single Ski Club of Los Angeles on its 50th Anniversary. The editors were Jane Wyckoff and Judith Miller, with graphics by Steve Markman. Their historical memento includes a comprehensive decade by decade history, replete with ample photos, humor, personalities and record of achievements. Sheri Penney, Single Ski Club President (middle) accepts the Club and Council History Recognition at the FWSA Convention. Joining her are Jack and Polly Miller (CoChairmen of the 50th Anniversary Celebration), Jane Wyckoff and Judith Miller (Editors of A History of Single Ski Club of Los Angeles on its 50th Anniversary), and Sandy Blackwell, Past SSC President. photo: Catherine Ohl The history was in both electronic format and hard copy and memorialized for the club’s 50th Anniversary celebration on September 25, 2010. ■ The FWSA History Committee met on Friday at the convention. The committee’s focus is to ensure the rich history of the development of snowsports in the western U.S. and the contributions to it by the FWSA are recognized and preserved. Discussions included a review of the FWSA Making History video, FWSA Club & Council History recognition program, and FWSA Historic Ski Club program. If you are interested in joining the committee and/or writing history articles, contact John Watson at geospace@pac bell.net as membership is open to anyone. 36 Far West Skier’s Guide 2O11 - 2O12 / See the Digital Edition of the Far West Skier’s Guide at www.fwsa.org. http://www.Ski.com http://www.bell.net http://www.fwsa.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Far West Skier's Guide 2011-2012

Far West Skier's Guide 2011-2012
Contents
The Premiere Digital Edition of the Far West Skier’s Guide Well Received
Board of Directors, Trustees
President’s Message: FWSA Offers Many Benefits, Trips & Activities
FWSA Committee Chairmen and Other Representatives
National Ski Council Federation Serves Councils & Clubs Nationwide
Far West Members Prepare for Winter, 2012
Council Information
Communications: The Key to Success!
Building Your Snowsports Program
FWSA Individual Membership Form
Order Form / Far West Skier’s Guide
FWSA Travel Program
FWRA Board of Directors
FWRA Program
FWRA Silent Auction Donors
FWRA League Race Chairs
FWRA Race Schedule
Race Trophies
FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program
Far West Ski Foundation Objectives
FWSA 2011 Convention
FWSA 2011 Convention Sponsors
Silent Auction & Travel Expo Participants - 2011
Travel Expo/Silent Auction Milestones
Convention Door Prize Donors
2011 Councils’ Man & Woman of the Year
FWSA Service Award Winners
FWSA Safety Person of the Year
FWSA Western Ski Heritage Award
FWSA Club and Council History Recognition
FWSA Snowsports Builder Awards
Charities & Our Communities
2012 FWSA Convention - Ogden, Utah
FWSA Plans Future Conventions
Public Affairs - 2011 Update
Bernd Ritschel & The Bavarian Alps
Lodging Guide
FWSA Council & Club Information
Clubs, Councils & Families Come Together
Regional Ski Shows

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