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Show CERTIFIED SKI TEACHER INTERMOUNTAIN SKI ASSOCIA nON INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MERTING HELD APRIL 28, 1962 .. PERUVIAN LODGE, ALTA, UTAH President Bill Lash called the meeting to order at 5:05 P.M. The Secretary called the roll. Present were Directors Bill Ashley, Barry Corbet, Lou Lorenz, M. Earl Miller, Ed Morris, Wally Aberso1d, Keith Lange, N. D. Andersen, Bill Lash and Treasurer Hobert J. R. Smith and Secretary M. Lloyd Frank. Absent was Director Dan Kelly. In all, 74 members were present out of a total of 103 members. The Secretary read the minutes of the last General Meeting. These minutes were approved as read. Bill Lash gave the President's report. He noted that there had been four Board meetings held in the past year. The By-Laws had been brought up to date and the Secretary instructed to prepare copies for the membership. The subject of Temporary Permits was brought up, with an outline on the history of the temporary permit, and the abuse it has been subjected to by some. The President also noted that the examining policy has been changed considerably in the past year. The Association is striving to get outside exmainers so that there will be no chance for questions of partiality to arise. The case of the Brighton Ski School and the $25.00 permit fee was gone over by the President. As a result of this case Woody Anderson was forced to resign from the Brighton Ski School, and the Brighton Ski School Director was removed from membership in the Association. Our President also discussed the progress of Certification over the past five years. President Lash then informed the membership that he was going to resign as President after nine years in office. He stated that it was the most gratifying experience of his life. The members gave the President a large round of applause. Lloyd Frank gave the Secretary's report. He announced our new file card on members which was obtained for us by Wally Aberso1d. This new card will keep an up-to-date record of dues, red cross status, attendance and hours. He read an attendance record of past Board Members which indicated who was active and doing their job. Bob Smith gave the Treasurer's report. He noted the raise in expenses and said that in the past the members holding office had absorbed expenses which should have been paid by the association. A lot more has been accomplished this past year by the Association. Woody Anderson gave the Chief Examiners Report. There has been a new program set up this year whereby a group may be formed of from 6 to 8 certification candidates to go through the complete examination in one day. Candidates should have their application in the hands of the Chief Examiner two weeks prior to examination, and they must be enrolled in a First Aid course. Applicants are scored on: Free Skiing, Demonstrations, Teaching a Class, Oral Examination, Written Examination and an Avalange Report (due 30 days after exam.) There were 62 candidates last year. The names of those passing were read. Wally Abersold gave the Racing Committee report. He presented a new form to get a summary of racing experience of the membership, and to stimulate interest in the racing program. (Cont'd) (2) A motion was placed on the floor that Wayne Nichols make arrangements for recertification in the Fall of 1962. The motion was seconded and carried. It was explained by the board that any member who has been asked to take the teacher's examination for the purpose of establishing the members current teaching ability, the member would not be required to pay the $25.00 examination fee. Current retired members are: Bill Leavitt, Ken Riggs, Roland Me1icher and Earl Miller. Woody Anderson moved that the Credentials Committee be given authority to pass judgement on written excuses and act accordingly. Motion seconded and carried. Dick Voorhees moved that a list be composed of certified instructors for conducting clinics in outlying areas. The list to be of competent ski instructors. Seconded and carried. Ed Morris moved that the above motion be tabled until later. Motion seconded and carried. The following officers were elected by the board: Woody Anderson, President, Keith Lange, Vice President. N. D. Anderson moved that Bill Lash be appointed as an ex-officio member of the bo~rd. Seconded and carried. Wally Abersold moved that Bill Lash serve as emmissary between the ISlA and the PSIA. Seconded and carried. The President appointed Lou Lorenz as the new Certification Chairman. Bill Lash moved that the ISlA invite the Sun Valley Ski School, Bogus Basin Ski School and the Boise Area Ski Schools to join the ISlA. Seconded and carried. Bill Lash moved that the corporation pay $50.00 each to Mrs. Rene Smith and Mrs. Orpha Frank for services rendered. Seconded and carried. The President appointed Dick Vorhees to select a location for the next board meeting. The President appointed Ken Riggs as head of the Historical Committee to gather historical facts concerning the ISlA and make a scrap book. This committee to be set up as a standing committee in the By-Laws. The President instructed all officers to present valid receipts with description of work done for payment by the treasurer. Dick Voorhees moved that the Credentials Committee be a Standing Committee and the By-Laws be so ammended. Seconded and carried. Barry Corbet was made Clinic Chairman for the Idaho-Wyoming area. A discussion entered the floor regarding changing the Spring Clinic to a Fall Clinic. Bill Lash moved that the clinic be retained in the Spring. Motion seconded and carried. Chuck Quinn was directed by the President to make a very careful and detailed study of lift facilities, snow and lodging for Fall Clinics. The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 P.M. |