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• Rural by Nature—Accessing Critical USDA & SBA Programs NSAA OFFICERS
to Help Your Bottom Line
CHAIR
• Media Relations—Maximizing Your Reach & Exposure With PR Tim Silva, Sun Valley Resort, ID
• How to Talk About Climate Change—Talking Points & Tools for (208) 622-2042

Effective Communication VICE CHAIR
Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
Check nsaa.org and watch your inbox for more information about sessions (802) 583-6832
and registration details.
TREASURER
Winter Sports Foundation Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
Wins FIS Award (970) 513-5722

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has given the National Winter Sports SECRETARY
Ken Hess, Massanutten Ski Resort, VA
Education Foundation (NWSEF) a $5,000 FIS SnowKidz Award to be put (540) 289-4094

toward winter sports initiatives for youths. REGIONAL BOARD MEMBERS

Granted during the 50th International Ski Congress held this past sum- CENTRAL ROCKIES
Pat Campbell, Vail Resorts, CO
mer in Cancun, Mexico, the award is part of the “Bring Children to the Snow (303) 404-1809
Gary DeFrange, Winter Park Resort, CO
Campaign,” a competition among FIS member national ski associations with ini- (303) 316-1510
Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
tiatives for extending enthusiasm for winter sports long term. Submissions were (970) 513-5722
Rob Perlman, Steamboat Resort, CO
evaluated based on the quality, success, and promotional value of their programs (970) 871-5400
David Perry, Aspen Skiing Company, CO
to extend enthusiasm for winter sports long term as well as their transferability to (970) 300-7007

other national ski associations. MID ATLANTIC
Arthur Berry, Camelback, PA
NWSEF, the only US winter sports association in the running for the FIS (570) 629-1661 x1135
Dave Riley, HoliMont, NY
award, took third place in the competition. The first and second place winners (518) 734-4300
Chip Seamans, Windham, NY
were Finland and Sweden, respectively. (518) 734-4300

NWSEF was founded in 2011 with the mission of helping children aged 6 to MIDWEST
Stephen Kircher, Boyne Resorts, MI
17, especially those in underserved communities, experience or compete in winter (231) 549-6000
Chris MacInnes, Crystal Mountain, MI
sports. NWSEF supports and develops initiatives that provide youth with an intro- (231) 378-2000
Charles Skinner, Granite Peak, WI |
duction and proper instruction in skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Lutsen Mountains, MN
(218) 663-7281
In partnership with the US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), NSWEF
NEW ENGLAND
aims to introduce 100,000 youth to winter sports over the next few years. Chris Ellms, Bretton Woods, NH
(603) 278-3301
In 2015 NWSEF opened the National Winter Activity Center (NWAC) at the for- Tyler Fairbank, The Fairbank Group, MA
(413) 738-5500
mer Hidden Valley Ski Area in Vernon, New Jersey, with the goal of bringing more kids Al Fletcher, Nashoba Valley Ski Area, MA
(978) 692-3033
to the slopes. (The Journal profiled the center in Kelly Pawlak, Mount Snow, VT
(802) 464-4119
the convention 2015 issue.) Donations support RENEWAL Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
the group and its partners, who include PSIA, REMINDER (802) 583-6832
USSA, SIA, NSAA, FIS, NBS, Powdr Corp,
NORTHERN ROCKIES
and other industry and non-industry groups. It’s that time of year again! Tom Chasse, Schweitzer Mountain, ID
“We are very proud to accept this NSAA membership renewal (208) 255-3032
forms are now available Kim Mayhew, Solitude, UT
award,” said Schone Malliet, CEO of online. If you haven’t updated (801) 534-1400
NWSEF/NWAC. “Being acknowledged your company information Bill Rock, Park City Mountain Resort, UT
for our efforts on an international level con- for the season, please visit (435) 649-8111
firms that we are making great strides for nsaa.org and fill out the Tim Silva, Sun Valley Resort, ID
winter sports. We are opening the eyes of renewal form found in the (208) 622-2042
our youth to opportunity beyond where “My Account” section. Only
they come from and what they know, and PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Jeff Kohnstamm, Timberline, OR
that is amazing.” authorized personnel are (503) 272-3175
Kevin McCarthy, White Pass Ski Area, WA
For more information on the NWSEF eligible to access renewals. (509) 672-3101

visit nwsef.org and winter4kids.org. SIERRA
Tim Cohee, China Peak Mountain Resort, CA
(559) 233-2500
Greg Dallas, Sugar Bowl Resort, CA
(530) 426-9000
Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley|Alpine Meadows, CA
(530) 584-6210

SOUTHEAST
Ken Hess, Massanutten Ski Resort, VA
(540) 289-4094

SUPPLIER MEMBERS
Mark Bee, Doppelmayr USA Inc, UT
(801) 973-7977
John Jacobs, Reliable Racing Supply, NY
(518) 793-5677 x226

SPECIAL COUNSEL
Tom Aicher, Cleary Shahi & Aicher, VT
(802) 775-8800