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he NSAA 2014 National Convention and TTradeshow will be remembered for its abun- dance of timely educational sessions, inspiring presen- tations, informative supplier booths, and memorable extracurricular activities and social events—all in the relaxed, beautiful setting of Savannah, Georgia, in the springtime. More than 870 people attended the event April 30 – May 3, and NSAA extends its gratitude to all the par- ticipants, presenters, suppliers, and others for making it 7 a resounding success. 8 9 10 7. Setting the stage for the final night gala were spooky decorations, a great rhythm and blues band, a Tarot Card reader, and lots of delicious Lowcountry cuisine. 8. Hoisting the Conversion Cup on behalf of winner Camelback Mountain Resort are Brian Bossuyt, the resort’s marketing director, and Arthur Berry, president. Helping them cele- brate are (l to r) Snow Operating’s Joe Hession, CEO; Chris Hargrave; and Patrick Hession. 9. Representing Seven Springs Mountain Resort, PA, are (l to r) Eric Mauck, CEO; Jeff Coulter, executive director of administration; and Lauri Jones, director of public safety and winter services. 10. Michael Berry presents the Life- time Achievement Award to Bill Marolt, who recently retired as USSA’s renowned president/CEO. 11 12 11. SKI Magazine publisher Andy Bigford emcees the Golden Eagle Awards during a special reception. SKI founded the environ- mental awards in 1993. 12. Voxer’s Nicole Strada makes a compel- ling pitch for the company’s business mobile phone app during the Innovation Showcase. 13. USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie gives a presentation on partnerships in recre- ation on the National Forests. 14. The session on cooperative reciprocal pass programs is led by (l to r) Rob Perlman, Steam- boat, CO; Christian Knapp, Aspen, CO; John McColly, Mountain High, CA, and Stevens Pass, WA; and Greg Ditrinco, SKI Magazine (not pictured). 13 14 Phot os b y Halle y O ’Brien SUMMER 2014 | NSAA Journal | 55 w w w.nsaa. org NSAA Summer 2014 prepressed v6a.indd 55 7/3/14 4:22 PM