Far West Skier's Guide 2011-2012 - (Page 66)
Heavenly photo courtesy of Vail Resorts
Central Council of California
by Fran Long, President Councils serve different purposes for different clubs. Large clubs often have their own travel programs, insurance, etc. and feel they really don’t need councils. Smaller clubs rely on their councils more heavily for travel options, weekend ski trips, etc. For all clubs, councils offer information and options. The individual clubs choose how much of the information filters down to their members, and how many of those options they want made available to the membership. At a minimum, most clubs offer their members the benefits made available by the council, Far West Ski Association, and the National Ski Council Federation. If you are a club member, and you haven’t heard about the benefits and options available to you, inquire at your next meeting, or contact your council president or membership person directly. Central Council is typical of many councils throughout the western United States. The council serves both large and small clubs throughout the central California area. The larger clubs in Santa Barbara, Fresno, and San Luis Obispo have excellent ski travel programs and a variety of summer options available to their members. For those clubs, Central Council is a broker of information, with a few members from each of those areas opting for a council or FWSA trip in addition to what their club is offering. The smaller clubs in Bakersfield, Exeter, and Salinas rely on council and FWSA organized ski and travel programs more heavily. Central Council sponsors four main events every year. An early weekend of skiing at Mammoth Mountain kicks off the ski season each year. The council also sponsors the FWSA North American Ski Week held the end of January or first of February each year. In addition, there are two council-sponsored summer events: a camping weekend and leisurely float trip, and a fun-filled, fund raising weekend at the Salinas Air Show. With only six clubs, we are a small council where it is easy to get to know everyone. Check us out as a stranger and plan to leave with many life-long friends. Basic information is located on the website: www.centralcouncilskiclubs.org, and more detailed information can be received by contacting those in charge of the events you will find on the website.
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Rest and relax in the warm Utah sun.
photo courtesy of the Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Nordic skiing is available at Mammoth’s Tamarack Cross Country Resort
photo courtesy of Mammoth Mountain
Central Council of California
www.centralcouncilskiclubs.org President: Fran Long 805-238-1375 fancat2007@sbcglobal.net
CENTRAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA
Central Council of California
Member Clubs and Contact Information AVALANCHE SKI AND SPORTS CLUB Serving Bakersfield, Kern County Website: www.centralcouncilskiclubs.org Contact: Donna Barnes, President dbarnes@bakersfieldcity.us Club Hotline: N/A CAMBER SKI CLUB Serving the Salinas Valley, Monterey County Website: www.centralcouncilskiclubs.org Contact: Jayne Camic, Ski Trips/ Activities Director camicski@aol.com Club Hotline: 831-443-8435 FRESNO SKI CLUB Serving Fresno County Website: www.fresnoskiclub.com Contact: Scott Knutson, President president@fresnoskiclub.com Club Hotline: info@fresnoskiclub.com
SANTA BARBARA SKI AND SPORTS CLUB Serving Santa Barbara County Website: www.sbski.org Contact: Dennis Forster, President president@sbski.org Club Hotline: 805-895-9697 SLO SKIERS A Ski Sport and Social Club Serving San Luis Obispo, Southern Monterey, and Northern Santa Barbara Counties Website: www.sloskiers.org Contact: Hal Rosewall, President president@sloskiers.org
Banff National Park is home to Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise, which combined offer almost 8,000 skiable acres. photo: Sunshine
Village / Dave Duncan, photographer
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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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