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Bay Area Snow Sports Council
by Dennis Heffley President The Bay Area Snow Sports Council (www.skibac.org) is a very active part of the Far West Ski Association (www.fwsa.org) and the National Ski Council Federation (www.skifederation.org). This past year, both of our Race Leagues in the BAC were Champions at the Far West level. While our Racing Leagues - skiers and snowboarders - are an active part of the Bay Area Snow Sports Council (BAC), it is NOT our entire focus. Our focus is “Having Fun!” One might ask, “who should join a BAC club?” A very simple answer - YOU! The variety of trips available through the BAC to go skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, as well as, non skiing activities can be found within our various club trips, council trips and Far West trips. The locations include many Tahoe venues, other 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 anytime during the winter! The BAC has 30 active member clubs based in the greater San Francisco Bay area which extends as far north as the Napa Valley, south to Monterey / Carmel and east to Modesto. We feature two separate leagues within the BAC. Our Singles League is made up of five clubs with their full members being over 21 years of age. Our Open League has twenty-five clubs and welcomes individuals, couples, families and their children! Both of our leagues have a very active recreational racing program, and we bring everyone together for the annual NorCal Championships and Far West Championships. Then, there is the social aspect of all of our clubs! Non-skiers and non-snowboarders find their way to our member clubs for activities such as dancing, hiking, camping, bike riding, tennis, golf, adventure travel, etc. In fact, we have members who have been on all Seven Continents of the world - including Antarctica! Another wonderful part of the BAC clubs and our members is how we volunteer our time and energy through community outreach and fund raising. Our main benefactor is Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA). We have many annual events with our largest fundraiser being the BAC - DSUSA Ski-ForAll benefiting the Adaptive Ski School at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. Over the years, we have raised over $350,000 for the program! On August 20, 2011, we held our 6th An-
Some of the participants on the 2011 FWSA International Ski Week to Switzerland gathered to enjoy a mountain-top lunch. photo provided by Mary Azevedo
nual BAC / DSUSA Oakland A’s Baseball Game, Tailgate BBQ and Fireworks event. Members of the BAC, their friends and family had a great night. Thank you to the Oakland A’s Baseball organization for supporting our efforts! The history of the Bay Area Snow Sports Council is just as amazing as what is taking place today. In late 1940, the Bay Area Ski Federation was organized “For the Welfare of Bay Area Skiers” and voted to join Far West Ski Association 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! The Singles League portion of the BAC holds an Annual Snow Ball in November to celebrate the coming winter sports season. This year, we are having our 37th Anniversary of this gala event! The evening consists of a wonderful black tie optional dinner and dance along with a silent auction and an amazing raffle. Our auction and raffle would not be possible without the tremendous support that we receive from the ski industry and resorts! We, 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 places to ski and snowboard is a true gift. Our Recreational Race Schedules for 2011 - 2012 will be featuring Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl, Northstar-at-Tahoe and Squaw Valley! The Far West Championships will be held at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort! Become one of our “racers” and 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 share information with our BAC 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 information 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 at 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!”
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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
Far West Skier's Guide 2011-2012
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