Letters

AR_Letters1973

Mr. Keith Lange President LS.LA. 4784 Annabow Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84117 Dear Keith: January 4, 1973 You have probably heard by ~ now that I am concerned over the examiner selection at the Brighton Exam held December 16th. I felt I should write you personally and explain the reason for my concern so there would not be any misunderstanding regarding my feelings. First, I have a considerable personal investment in our Association. As you know, I have been very much involved in I.S.I.A. over the past 10 years and my efforts have been directed at maintaining '" high certification standard ::hi ' 12 b1s r ,.14 Q.... D"~ · Seconda!y, because of my experience in I.S.I.A., I feel I can criticize the 9,,9P9Rt. direction our Certification Program has taken. I also have an obligation as a Director to make you aware of my concern. Specifically, Keith, the use of Ray ~n Dongan and Andy Shearer as examiners at the Brighton Exam was a surprise to me. Andy, to my knowledge, has ~~d-up once and has never served as a "full" examiner. Ray, of course, has not participated in an exam in any capacity prior to the Brighton Exam. I cannot reaall when individuals in I.S.I.A. have served as examiners without previous traingng and aPirenticeshiP in the Associations back-up program. Is/thisfpolicy change? • i89 ned a iT? :d-.8 4kb me lalOb 9# J t 'ill!? "p I ..... - ---.----.;-~.;:.;;..,. 3 C -""":- Assuming for the moment that both Andy and Ray are qualified, it appears to me that in order to exam in I.S.I.A. one must only ~eF be Fully Certified and be deemed qualified by the Certification Vice President. Is this the case? I~ so, at what point in time was this decided? At the fall B.O.D. meeting? At the Examiners Clinic? It seems to me that this is clearly a consideration that the B.OrD. should have been abw., to evaluate and approve or disapprove. Taking into account the fact that the exam procedures had . been drastically changed - scoring, demonstrations, etc. - it seeems rather poor judgement to use "new" exam:irers at the first exam. Don't you agree? (M;;~n concern is not questiondmg the ~uaiifi~ati~~~~f-RaY-Or--Andy-:-·-i-~~-i~--~~·~) ('L~"L_ ( position to do that. But, neither is our Certification Vice President. Historically, ) an individual has been required to participate as a ba~up examiner to learn and be < able to evaluate exam procedure~scoring, technique, and method ~efore becoming an I examiner. Granted, the bakk-up program hasn't supplied LS.LA. with a great number of ( ~~ners, but at least, in my opinion, those who have examined have proven their ~lifications over several exams to the various Board Leaders and Chief Examiners. Page 2 January 4, 1973 As a result, an e:xruniners qualfications were "established" and whe an fumming Board went to an area, the qualifications of the individuals were "law 'and proven. L hBir • • The decisions of the e:xruning board, for the most part, respected by the candidates, ski school directors, and members of the association. Thus, continuity in our exam program and a given certification standatd have been maintained for the past 21 years. 1 (.e( 1!H"~ L1 ~~-b +'" IS SI1~ ~ ~~t1qe:::l • Al.£,o .fe 1-':. V h-oe. It i~my opinion thatthis method of e miner selection has been reasonably successful in equiping e:xruniners with suf'fcie experience and background to be fully "qualified" to exam in our assocaiton. I t that the use of the I.S.I.A. Demo Team in the clinics at Solitude last y~r considerably strengthened our e:xruniner preparation program. '~J aAet'-tIfe. e"tc:whmerlSCI,n(!. "-ha.:~ 0CJtt bacJc-CJP ,ro'tt-SYh L.OVS qOll"f.f:t, tJe e )£P8n;ed ~~ s4v-e ~q ""fe.nee!. In conclusion Keith, the use of individuals in our certification program who have not backed-up or participated in any form of "assocaition- sponsored"training is, in my opinion, a serious mistake. I feel, if this practice conminues, it will undermine tge confidence and respect our present membership has for our certification program and will eventually lead to a program that has no.:l;continui ty at all. It will also result in as signifiaant lowering of the present I.S.I.A. standards with the ultimate result of having the skiing public disregard completely the Certified Instructor and the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association as a revelant organization. It seems to me, that whether you agree with my peronal opinion or not, the decision to ndon the back-up IJrogram was not wi thin your authority to make. YOU)ophilosophy on cer 1 ication and our method of selecting e:xruniners, if it differed significantly with past practices, should ha~e ~een clearly outlined to the B.O.S.'s and if the B.O.D. agreed with you, then, modifications and changes could have been made by the B.O.D. This was not done, and I am wondering why you felt it necessa~ to abandon a practice which has been foll~ed by all of your predecesors since the ~ery beginning of the Association. .. I think that you should also know that my opinion is also reflected by other B.O.D. mem~ers and members Of. our association. It is my sincere desire Keith~that,my comments be constructive in nature and in no way personal. I would be happy to~~s with you e " 'illy feelings on this matter. '-------------------~>s.", CTP/dkj cc: Bonnie Pond lIS. LA. B. O. D. Respectfully submitted, Clark T. Parkinson Direcdlmr --------.-~.----- Mr. Max Lundberg I.S.I.A. Certification Vice President % Alta Ski Lifts Al ta, Utah 84070 Dear Max: January 5, 1973 Re: Certification Committee letter dated December 16, 1972 At the conclusion of the Examiners Clinic held this fall, I was enthusiastic and sincerely looking forward to the coming year of ceri tifica tion activities. The changes in the exam format seemed objective, and the decision to involve more people ih the program has been, as you know, a need that I have recognized for some time. It was my thought that the program would be expanded by a careful program of training, which I would be involved as Association Director of Education. Until the time that someone came up with a better idea, I felt that the training would consist of an expanded back-up program (with use of multiple back-ups at each exam), and use of candidate examiners as Association Clinic Instructors. People who were so used would then be evaluated prior to use as an actual examing board member. During my portion of the Examiners Clinic program, I outlined this schedule, and you concurred. At the Brighton Exam December 16, 1972, it seems to me, that you forgot all that was dis­cussed about training and selection of examiners. Two examiners on your board had not examined previously and one had not backed-up or worked in an Association Clinic before. I am not questioning either of these individuals ability or their performance. I am questioning your judgement in this selection and in the possible future selections of Examing Boards. The selection of this board (using not one but two inexperienced examiners - one who has never been a back-up) breaks an unwritten rule never before broken in this Association's :r.istory • It is not my place to judge and evaluate the way you administer the Association's Certi­fication Program. However, the way you are doing it is not the kind of certification program that I have come to know after being a member of the committee since 1959. During that period of time I have never completely agreed with any of the Chairmen (except when I vll3.S Chairman), however, I felt that I could always support their programs. . ~ Page 2 January 5, 1973 After careful consideration, I feel that I cannot endorse your program and give it the support needed to make it a success. Therefore, would you kindly accept my resignation from the Certification Committee. Since the Examiner Training Program seems to be abandoned, I see no further need for an Association Director of Education. Would you also accept my resignation from that position. You will continue to need a Clinic Chairman but that job was one I had in 1957, and it no longer stirs my imagination. The association history will reveal that I am not one who consistantly resigns, quits, or lays down on the job l.-!hen things don I t go exactly my way. In this matter, h01.!ever, I feel that I can no longer be of service to the committee and that I cannot fulfill my obligation to all of the people who have invested part of their lives in this association to keep the certification program on a high standard. Hopefully, your method will prove to be effective and you will prove me to be wrong. Hopefully, also, in several years from now instructors in other divisions will still look at I.S.I.A. certification as a strong program, and their only criticism of LS.LA. Certification will be that "It's Tough". Best of luck on your "new" certification experiences. LL/dkj cc: Bonnie Pond LS.LA • Very truly yours, Lou Lorenz --~--- - INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCI~,!!~N. Mr. Keith Lange President I.S.I.A. 4784 Annabow Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84117 Dear Keith: January 23, 1973 Re: Special Meeting I.S.I.A. Board Of Directors In accordance with Article III, Section 5 of the I.S.I.A. ~-Laws, we wish to call a special meeting of the Board of Directors. Would you please ask Ed Pond, Administrative Vice President, to give notice to the Board of Directors of the time, place and purpose of this meeting as follows: Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Bay View Motel, Brigham City, Utah Date: Saturday, February 3, 1973 Purpose: To discuss and consider amendments to the current "Examination Policy-Intermountain Ski Instructors Association". We would appreciate your prompt attention and co-operation in this regard. Sincerely, Bob ~bee John F. Colven Frank Gillette Phil Jones Lex Kunau Robin Locke Lou Lorenz Bob Parker Clark T. Parkinson DIRECTORS INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION Eciw-i.11 J. Po nd Admini.6tfLa;tj,V(>_ Vic.e. PILe.6.ident TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS 7234 Jonathan Circle SaZt Lake City, Utah 84121 Phone: [phone] FROM: EDWIN J. POND, ADMINISTRATIVE VICE PRESIDENT DATE: JANUARY 24, 1973 RE: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Please be advised that a special meeting of The Board of Directors is hereby called to be held at the Bay View Motel in Brigham City, Utah, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 1973. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider the following matters: 1. Planning and review of the Spring Clinic 2. Credentials and Office Matters 3. Review of the Certification Policy of the Association as per request by certain members of The Board of Directors 4. Other matters that may properly come before the meeting In addition, it is important that you be prepared to advise the P.S.I.A. Representative of the future goals and direction that P.S.I.A. should take. It is assumed that such advise will be the reflection of the views of Association Members with whom you are in contact. Sincerely, Edwin J. Pond Administrative Vice President ·. ' .. ' ~ I!' •• • , .; ":, \ ~ , ' INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION EciLIJ{Yl J. Pond Adm-<.VLi.6tfi_a:tJve. v.-i.C'_e. PJte.-6-i.de.Ylt 7234 .Jonathan C-ircZe SaZt Lake City, Utah 84121 Phone: [phone] TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM: EDWIN J. POND, ADMINISTRATIVE VICE PRESIDENT DATE: JANUARY 24, 1973 RE: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Please be advised that a special meeting of The Board-of Directors is hereby called to be held at the Bay View Motel in Brigham City, Utah, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 1973. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider the following matters: 1. Planning and review of the Spring Clinic 2. Credentials and Office Matters 3. Review of the Certification Poi icy of the Association as per request by certain members of The Board of Directors 4. Other matters that may properly come before the meeting In addition, it is important that you be prepared to advise the P.S.I.A. Representative of the future goals and direction that . P.S.I.A. should take. It is assumed that such advise will be the reflection of the views of Association Members with whom you are in contact. Sincerely, ~;) tJ-~- . ',1 / h. 1 :/-~-- \2 '- -------- Edwi~ I. Pond Administrative Vice President INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION EcMLn J. Po nd AdmLvU.6tJLa.:tJve Vic.e PfLel.lident TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS 7234 Jonathan C-iY'cle Salt Lake City~ Utah 84121 Phone: [phone] FROM: EDWIN J. POND, ADMINISTRATIVE VICE PRESIDENT DATE: JANUARY 24, 1973 RE: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Please be advised that a special meeting of The Board of Directors is hereby called to be held at the Bay View Motel in Brigham City, Utah, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 1973. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider the following matters: 1. Planning and review of the Spring Clinic 2. Credentials and Office Matters 3. Review of the Certification Policy of the Association as per request by certain members of The Board of Directors 4. Other matters that may properly come before the meeting In addition, it is important that you be prepared to advise the P.S.I.A. Representative of the future goals and direction that P.S.I.A. should take. It is assumed that such advise will be the reflection of the views of Association Members with whom you are in contact. Sincerely, Edwin J. Pond Administrative Vice President TO: FROM: DATE: RE: INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION Edw,c_VL J. Po nd Admin--L6trLO.tJve Vic.e PfLe.o-tdent LOU LORENZ CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE JANUARY 25, 1973 CERTIFICATION 7234 Jonathan C-iY'cle Salt Lake City~ Utah 84121 Phone: [phone] We, the undersigned members of the Certification Committee, (hereafter referred to as Certification Committee), are in receipt of your letter dated January 5, 1973, wherein, along with your resignations, you comment on the reason for said resignations. The letter was addressed to the Certification Vice President but we have since learned that a copy of the letter was circulated to The Board of Directors. Hence, we feel a need to respond so that The Board will be informed and thus this letter will be circulated to The Board. We suppose that one of our main objections to your letter is the obvious implication that certification policy this year is solely that of the Certification Vice President, Max Lundberg. Conversely, many Committee Members feel that certification this year is more a committee function than it has ever been. Since the main issue here is how and who should select Exam­iners, we submit that the Certification Committee has never, as a Com­mittee, selected examiners. In fact, the Certification Vice President and possibly a few Committee fl1embers have done so in the past. We think it then follows that your reference to this years program as "your new certification" isn't accurate with the exception that differ­ent people are making those selections. It is also true that the Committee spent more time and effort as a Committee this year than at any time in the Association during it's recent history. It is even clearer now than ever before how difficult it is to get several people on the same wave length. We, of course, did not feel, as you apparently did, that your comments at the Examiners Clinic indicated that no one could examine without experience as Associa­tion Clinic Instructor (admittedly a good program and it is most unfor­tunate that due to the timing of your several resignations we may well have to go another year without such a program.) It \'las further the feeling of the Committee that while a chief examiner was to work under the Certification Vice President, he would certainly have to be trained rapidly and we now fail to see how the Cemmdttee could contemplate making a person chief examiner and then not using him to examine. Of course, your letter says just what you openly stated to say, ie., you questioned the "judgment" of the parties used in the Brighton Lou Lorenz January 25, 1973 Page 2 Exam. Our response to that can only be that there cannot be any two people in the Association who would agree on qualifications of all potential examiners. Since you indicated you didn't question the in­dividuals ability or performance, all we can conclude is that the parties were qualified in your mind to examine except that they hadn't backed up enough. Of course, one of the individuals you referred to in your letter had admittedly backed up, so your objection to him can only appear to us to be a personal matter in light of his qualifications (not the least of which includes Director of NASIC II and technical Vice President for our Association.) The Committee feels that the backing up program is a good program and that the back up program will be expanded. However, the main purpose of backing up is to determine the ability or potential ability to examine. Hence, if in a special instance when those quali­fications are fairly well known, the Committee fails to see the harm that results from using such an individual who serves in a key position in certification. Since you yourself agree that the performance and ability of the individuals concerned were not objectionable, we can only conclude that your view point stresses the "letter" of the Certi­fication Program to the exclusion of the "function" of the program and what the program itself is attempting to accomplish. The fact (and we only assume it is a fact) that an unwritten rule may have been broken, ie., the use of an examiner without back up experience, doesn't worry us as a Committee in this case. In fact, we can invision a reoccurrence of this procedure in the future should the circumstances so dictate. Of course, the Committee at this time does not invision the use of others to examine who have not backed up since others are not in key positions in certification and there is no need for such use. In conclusion, we would say that while we desire, as you do; to maintain a high standard in certification, we feel it imperative to use the chief examiner to help build a strong program in order that the Association may maintain a viable program in a time of growth. You admittedly recognize the need in this time of growth to expand the program, but you obviously feel we are moving too fast. We regret your objection, but must do as our best "judgment" dictates. Sincerely, Keith Lange Max Lundberg Edwin Pond Al Ellis TO: FROM: DATE: RE: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION ALF ENGEN JANUARY 25, 1973 CERTIFICATION PROGRAM It has come to my attention that you as a Board of Directors will be meeting on February 2nd, and that one of the matters you will consider is the current certification program. It is also my understanding that some of the questions you will consider at that time includes the question of mandatory back up experience prior to examining and certain other restrictions on examining not now being observed by our current certification committee. The purpose of this letter is to advise you as to my feelings with regard to the certification program. I want you to know that I have, as you would have suspected, every confi­dence in Max Lundberg and the Certification Committee and the program they are currently putting in effect. I am aware of the results of the examinations held at Brighton and Snow Bird and of the program the Certification Committee has in minQ to build said program. On behalf of my ski school and myself, let me indicate to you that I completely support the Certification Com­mittee and their current efforts for certification. It is my hope that at the time you meet as a Board of Directors in February that you will consider the views of the Engen Ski School I have expressed herein as you discuss and vote on the matters. Thank you, Ol/- C£~~-<- A1f Engen Engen Ski School Alta, Utah --- ---- -------- January 27, 1973 Mr. Ed Pond 7234 Jonathon Circle Salt Lake City, Utah SKI CORPORATION TETON VILLAGE. WYOMING 83025 PHONE: [307] 733-2291 To: Intermountain Ski Instructor Association Board of Directors I attended the examiners clinic at Alta where the new certification program was presented by the certification committee. I have confidence in Max Lundberg and the members of the committee, and feel that they are attempting to bring about changes which are needed and will improve ce~tification. I do not support any action by the Board of Directors at this point which are not supported by the present certification committee. I feel that we should all respect credentials and achievements of the members of the committee and allow them time to develop their program. I, as ski school directb~ am preparing people for an examination in February and Max has my full support in_his responsibility as certification vice president. I request that you consider my opinion and not implement at this time any changes to certification which are not supported by Max and the certification committee. Sincerely, ~~L Pe?i Stiegler Director of Ski School PS. jh January 28., 1973 Dear Keith, It was brought to my attention recently that there are a few people in our association who are not pleased with the certification procedure this year., I would like to express my feelings on this very importan~ part of the I.S.I.A. I have, for the ftrst time in a number of years, a great deal of confidence in our officers and especialy in our certification committee., The certification policy of the past few years became completely unreasonable, and destroyed the confidence of all the members of the association. I would like to congratulate Keith Lange, Max Lundberg and Ray Van Dongen for establishing what I consider to be the best certification program we have had for a long time., This year I am encouraging my instructors to take the examination because I fetl the program is set up to give them a fair and impartial test. If the program had continued as in the past the Earl Miller Ski School would not participate. Sincerely yours, lJ J. .f;vt/ l?2d&L M., Earl Miller, Director January 29,1973 Mr. Sand, Sunday January 21st a certification exam was held at Snowbird. I did have a chance to observe part of tha exam and during the day wa. abla ta get a little fealing toward the procedure of the 1973 exam. The exam at the apprantice lavel was a difficult one because many canadites we •• of a boarder line level making it necessary for long indoor sessions and special evaulations. The one to one method did establish a more relaxed feeling between canadite and exam board. Andy Shearer didda fine job in handling the exam. I strongly support Max Lindburl and feel he needs continued freedom to._ continue to conduct exams in the direction he is going. I feel this t •• t was very fair and no one passed that I felt was nat qualified for an associate level. Also the ones that failed do need more time in their training. I do believe the essociate level is a little high, lut the stander. of test needs to be handled very carefully if it is to caMtinue. Thankyou very much for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Junior 8ounous snowbird ~,. Director Snowbird Ski School SNOWBIRD CORPORATION ALTA. UTAH 84070 TEL. [phone] OR 521-6040 Winter address: P.O. Box 117, Driggs, Idaho 83442 * Telephone: Alta, Wyoming (307) 353·2308 Summer address: Route 2, Rexburg, Idaho 83440 * Telephone: Rexburg, Idaho (208) 356·3326 Grand Targhee Ski School Keith Lang, President I.S.I.A. 4784 Annabow Circle Salt Lake City, Utah Grand Targhee, Wyoming January 29, 1973 Dear Keith Gene Palmer, Director Bob Bybee informs me of a special board meeting call ing with regard to current exam pol icy and proceedures. I want to go on record at this time in support of the pol icy as I saw it proposed at Examiners CI inic in November. My position has also been re­enforced by the reports I have received from those directly concerned per-ta i n i ng to the exams prev i ous I y conducted th i s year. Apparent I y the complaints did not come from the ski school directors involved. I therefore do not see the program out of continuity with the proceedure we agreed to last fall. There may well be problems and inequal ities and in the future I myself may be clamoring for change, but I do not feel that the present certification committee has yet had time enough to be judged one way or another. I feel that the present committee has made a concerned effort to base pol icies dh.the desires and needs of the membership. ----- ---- Winter address: P.O. Box 117, Driggs, Idaho 83442 * Telephone: Alta, Wyoming (307) 353·2308 Summer address: Route 2, Rexburg, Idaho 83440 * Telephone: Rexburg, Idaho (208) 356·3326 Grand Targhee Ski School Gene Palmer, Director page 2 January 29, 1973 I also want to reaffirm my support for Max Lundberg in his position as Certification Vice President. No one seems to doubt his capabi I ities in the area of technical knowledge. It has never really been made clear to me what the objections toward him have been. From the outside they seem to be personal in nature. Again I say give the man a chance with a job that historically has been thankless and subject to extreme criticism. I have found Max to be receptive, flexible and very helpful. H~ has had the international exposure I feel necessary to make the evaluations required of the job. We have given him the job of change which is never easy, now let I s give him the opportunity to learn from his mistakes as everyone of us have. Sincerely yours j.hJJ9J..~ Gene Palmer ds INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION January 29, 1973 I.S.I.A Board of Directors Re: Special I.S.I.A. B.O.D. Meeting. Dear B.O.D. Member: A Special B.O.D.'s meeting has been called by nine (9) I.S.I.A. B.O.D. Members for the expressed purpose of amending the I.S.I.A. Certification Policy. Please find enclosed a copy of the letter calling for this meeting and the proposed amendment to the Certification Policy. Sincerely, Clark T. Parkinson Director INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION January 23, 1973 Mr. Kei th Lange President I.S.I.A. 4784 Annabow Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84117 Dear Keith: Re: Special Meeting I.S.I.A Board Of Directors In accordance with Article III, Section 5 of the I.S.I.A. By-Laws, we wish to call a special meeting of the Board of Directors. Would you please ask Ed Pond, Administrative Vice President, to give notice to the Board of Directors of the time, place, and purpose of this meeting as follows: Time: Place: Date: Purpose: 7:30 p.m. Bayview Motel, Brigham City, Utah February 6, 1973 To discuss and consider amendments to the current "Emmination Policy-Intermountain Ski Instructors Association". We would appreciate your prompt attention and co-operation in this regard. Sincerely, Bob Bybee John F. Colven Frank Gillette Phil Jones Lex Kunau Robin Locke Lou Lorenz Bob Parker Clark T. Parkinson \ \ PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE I.S.I.A. CERTIFICATION POLICY MOTION: "THAT THE EXANINATION POLICY-INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION, SECTION II - EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION, BE AMENDED TO ADD ITEM Bj QUALIFICATIONS OF EXAMINERS, AS FOLLOWS: d""'" '~"'"" B. Qualifications of Examinersj 6.;vt:.1~~ c"fr..",). ~~~"~', An Examin~ and/or Back-up Examiner mus\meet the followi~ qualifications of the I.S.X.A. before he or she will be~llowed to examin~ Qk. 1. A Back-up Examiner must have ~ "Full Certified'! :COJ:.' at leB:B'e Llll'E§e (~?eaH!~of the date of the exam jn ,.thigh ho '.fill bE< a &10k l:lF -Exanu:l181 • 2. An Examiner allQ/oP :sa'-1k ttp Exanrinef', must be an active ski teacher and have attended the I.S.I.A.'s Examiners Clinic the year in which he or she examines~k fAv~"{'~ IJ. ,~ f 3. An Examiner" sMll );;jlilnQ bijijR ;;) Bg ok up E;vami nerr1lft v e emmaea e:t a minimum of three (3+ .... ~B3:S ri"bh:iR Ute pFoYio1:ls t~ee,' ee:l peno~d"": '7 1.. • I'.U.M ~t . 4"---~¥ r sEF' ~~) b .... ':::. .... J1 i 1,1...V/...,J-jc;· .. "",",,-,,~ "'"i,i.... (k ~ > :J" r~ These qualiicktioi~s\n:ll apply to all LS.LA. Certification Examinations and if not adhered to will void said exam." '1k~t~-..A- ~,'I\/,v. "'1~ p..J.~(f7;- Item B: "Compensation of Examiners" as presently written, will become Item C, and Item C: "Examing Board" will become Item D. Item A: "Examiners" will remain unchanged. nI /J" Mr. Edwin J. Pond loS. LA. 7234 Jonathan Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Dear Ed: INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION February 1, 1973 Re: Speical Board Meeting, February 6, 1973 Accommodations have been made at the Bay View Motel in Brigham City with Mr. Ray Holtz. We are to have dinner in the Amber Room, after which Mr. Holtz will provide us with a meeting room at no charge. If you happen to arrive before I do, just ask for Mr. Holtz and tell him who you are. Sincerely, ~ Clark T. Parkinson Director CTP/dkj PARK~WEST P () BOX 300 PARK rr:-'" UfAH fVH)(iO TEl FPHdr\lE (801) 6499tJflJ February 1, 1973 Mr. Keith Lange LS.LA. 7234 Jonathon Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Dear Keith, It has come to my attention that there is to be a meeting of the Board of Directors on February 3, 1973, to discuss certification policy. This letter is to convey to the Board of Directors my support of the program that Max Lundberg and the Certification Committee has implemented. I do not support, at this time in the program, any action by the Board of Directors that would be in opposition to the recommendations made by Max Lundberg and the Certification Committee. 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COlOUido R020G a/ c 303 322-1869 1IIIIIIII "111' Certification Gommittee hex Lundberg, Certification Vice-President Subject: Certification Policy and Procoedure After a careful reviaw of ISIA examination policy and proceedure during the 1972-73 ski seasan I am sugQesting eome additional changes 1n policy, proceedure, and the BOO amendment ta the Certification Policy dated Feberuary 3, 1973. 1 swg:J8S'I; that tilE. 8ii'!C·r:::lrliJlit cf F<:~beruery 3, 1973 be stricken from CSl'tific:3tion Policy. This amendment is not in the interest of tht~ members of the association as it tends to make management difficult 1f not impossible. section III Preliminaries Of The Examination • Item A - Time and Place; Shoul~ be amended to require notification in fourteen duys instead of twelve. The sentences indicating size af a candidate group and what tne executive secretary will do on receipt of tIle sppl1cation should be removed. Item B - Announcements ; Should be amemded by removing the words "to inform the press and". Item E - Exam Apflt'lication ; Should be amemded bV removing the sentence flThe candidate shall also consent to the ca.ncellation of his certifica­tion by the 80ard of Directors at its discretion.". Notification should again be chanaed from twelve to fourteen days. Item F - Term of Certification ; Should be amended to include the sentence liThe cen didate shall also consent to ttle cancellation of his certifica­tion by the Board of DirEictors at its discretion. lf • section IV Examination, Paragraph four t Teaching Phase ; Should be amended to read - each movement of any of the maneuvers in ski teaching.We may wish to say,involved in ski teaChing. Respectfully SubmittB~, 1jdV~cI~L7 l/ INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION EdwJ .. n J. Pond Admini.6:tfLa;tJve Vic.e. PfLef.Jiden:t 7234 Jonathan C-ircle SaZt Lake City~ Utah 84121 Phone: [phone] February 27, 1973 Dear Ski School Director: As you are aware, several of you wrote letters to The Board of Directors concerning the certification program for this year. Said letters were read at the meeting of The Board of Directors held in February at Brigham City, Utah. Since that time cer­tain have requested copies of the letter and hence, please find enclosed those copies. If I can be of any further help on this matter, please feel free to get in touch with me. Sincerely, Edwin J. Pond Administrative Vice President EJP:nst enclosure CERTIFIED SKI TEACHER I. S. I. A. INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION Eriw,i.n. J. Po nd Adminvdfi.atJve Vic.e Pne.6iden..t TO: General Membership, .I.S.I.A. 7234 Jonathan C'iY'cle Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Phone: [phone] FROM: Edwin J. Pond, Administrative Vice President DATE: April 15, 1973 SUBJECT: 22nd Annual Spring Clinic Dear Member: Please find enclosed: Clinic Program Return Envelope Pre-Registration Application Ballot for Board of Directors List of Members Who Must Attend Clinic The B.O.D. approved the following date, place and fee for the Spring Clinic and Annual Meeting: Date: May 4, 5 and 6, 1973 Place: Snowbird, Utah Registration: Pre-registration by mail Fee: Members $10.00, Registered $10.00, Non-member or Non-affiliated Spouses are invited without cost. (LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE $3.00 ADDITIONAL) All sessions will be on the hill with the exception of the annual meeting, and such sessions are mandatory unless otherwise stated in the program. Friday, the 4th, is an optional day. The registration fee will include a 3-day pass, as well as the benefits otherwise mentioned in the program. The convention is for members, registratered individuals and spouses only (non-member or non-affiliated spouses will not be charged). Registration Please complete the enclosed registration application and ballot, enclose your clinic fee of $10.00 and mail to us in the return envelope before April 27, 1973. If you register at the Clinic, there will be a $3.00 late fee. If you do not plan to attend the Clinic, enclose your ballot and excuse for not attending in the return envelope and send back to us. General Membership, I.S.I.A. April 15, 1973 Page 2 With regard to the ballot enclosed, please be advised that your ballot cannot be validated and counted unless your dues for 1973-74 have been paid at the time the ballot is received. Also, if you are registered you need not fill out the ballot since registered personnel do not vote for, Directors in our Association. (Do not let your dues go delinquent, since this can result in your being dropped from the Association.) You will need to make your own arrapgements for accommodations and we sugfest that you make such arrangements by calling in advance. There are limited facilities available at Alta and Snowbird as well as in Salt Lake City itself. You should plan to check in and pick up your name tag by atleast 9:00 A.M. Friday morning (if you attend) or Saturday morning. The only way we can run a smooth registration and check-in is if everyone pre-registers. PLEASE MAIL TODAY! See you ar the Clinic. Vice President l, ,CERTIFIED SKI TEACHER I. S. I. A. INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION ( \ ~' , \ ' Edw<lH J. Po nd Admin~tJi_a;tj_ve. Vic-e. PJr.e.-6ide.n;t 7234 Jonathan C-ircle Salt Lake CitY3 Utah 84121 Phone: [phone] I . Je' .. /,<,.~6 : General Membership, I.S.I.A. FROM: Edwin J. Pond, Administrative Vice President DATE: April 15, 1973 SUBJECT: 22nd Annual Spring Clinic Dear Member: Please find enclosed: Clinic Program Return Envelope Pre-Registration Application Ballot for Board of Directors List of Members Who Must Attend Clinic The B.O.D. approved the following date, place and fee for the Spring Clinic and Annual Meeting: Date: May 4, 5 and 6, 1973 Place: Snowbird, Utah Registration: Pre-registration by mail Fee: Members $10.00, Registered $10.00, Non-member or Non-affiliated Spouses are invited without cost. (LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE $3.00 ADDITIONAL) All sessions will be on the hill with the exception of the annual meeting, and such sessions are mandatory unless otherwise stated in the program. Friday, the 4th, is an optional day. The registration fee will include a 3-day pass, as well as the benefits otherwise mentioned in the program. The convention is for members, registratered individuals and spouses only (non-member or non-affiliated spouses will not be charged). Registration Please complete the enclosed registration application and ballot, enclose your clinic fee of $10.00 and mail to us in the return envelope before April 27, 1973. If you register at the Clinic, there will be a $3.00 late fee. If you do not plan to attend the Clinic, enclose your ballot and excuse for not attending in the return envelope and send back to us. General Membership, I.S.I.A. April 15, 1973 Page 2 With regard to the ballot enclosed, please be advised that your ballot cannot be validated and counted unless your dues for 1973-74 have been paid at the time the ballot is received. Also, if you are registered you need not fill out the ballot since registered personnel do not vote for. Directors in our Association. (Do not let your dues go delinquent, since this can result in your being dropped from the Association.) You will need to make your own arrapgements for accommodations and we sugfest that you make such arrangements by calling in advance. There are limited facilities available at Alta and Snowbird as well as in Salt Lake City itself. You should plan to check in and pick up your name tag by atleast 9:00 A.M. Friday morning (if you attend) or Saturday morning. The only way we can run a smooth registration and check-in is if everyone pre-registers. PLEASE MAIL TODAY! See you ar the Clinic. Vice President " ,; , " '/ J\pril 23, 1973 TO: Ski School Directors Dear Sir: There seemed to be some confusion in scheduling of the Spring Clinic. We always have had a part to play in previous clinics; therefore, in all due respect to Mr. Milt Beens, Chairman, we will have our meeting f~om 5-7 P.M. on Friday, May 4, 1973. Please send any thoughts or ideas you have been researching this season for additional adgenda material. Although I did not send a letter out asking for adgenda material, I think this year we can narrow down out subject matter to more on the money making side of the ski business at this meeting. AGENDA', 1. A short evaluation on this years certification program from the Directors. This wi1l then be passed on to the certificate committee and Board of Directors. 2. How is this division going to deal with free style and aireal contests. a) Areas views - Please come equipped to express your area manager's attitude on this matter. b) Review letter from N.S.A.A. c) What are the fiJlancial gains or losses. 1. To the area. 2. to the Ski School. 3. Demo 'Team. 4. 1.S.1.1' .. d) What will be or should be the route of the 1. S. I.A. and Ski School Directors. ',3. Adilantages of having a mid-week in school fjkiing program. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. !'1echanics of obtaining a program. 2. At the area mechanics. 3. Evaluation of the programs. Report on the Utah Ski Association Seminar on re~tal steps - in relation to the aid to programs in Ski Schools. New teaching concepts that really seemed to make significant differences in lessening overall teaching time. What do you as Directors need most from this Association. Whats new in the P.S.LA. from President L,ange. Inst. that are switching ski schuols with-in our division. Election for New Chairman. Nev] Business. Sincerely, '~ei, ,j; !j-'.,:~/­DOB AUTI<.Y!) ,..... .. p..: ,.." -~" -·,-.,1 ,.... ..; "~nro"'~ ('1'" rr"n'ltni -t- +-,....., r':J t INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION EcUt'i.vl .J. Po nd f\dmLn~lJjJ;a:t;ve. VLc.e PJu?-6.Lde.nt May 3, 1973 TO: FROM: Board of Directors Edwin J. Pond, Administrative Vice President 7234 donathan CiY'cle Salt Lake C1:ty~ Utah 84721 Phone: [phone] RE: Divisional Secretaries Meeting April 14, 1973, at Denver Gentlemen: I attedned the above captioned meeting and am herewith reporting to you concerning the same. All divisions were represented by either Executive Secretaires or Administrative Vice Presidents at the meeting, it was my feeling that the meeting was quite productive. The recommendations that carne from the divisional secretaries and staff people to be made in the form of recommendations to the PSIA Board of Directors and in addition to the Divisional Boards are as follows: 1. That the Divisions be encouraged to implement full reciprocity, i. e. , that each Division recognize other Divisons' Certification status to the extent they have the same status. 2. That each Division notify PSIA prior to December of each year concerning the election of new officers and directors. 3. That each Division support PSIA in their program and not make gratis contributions of the rosters to Ski Manufactures and others but instead charge 40¢ per member for the roster. At the meeting each Division was given a comprehensive loseleaf binder containing the certification, by-laws, Articles, technical, and other information currently in print in each Division. This should prove helpful to our Association in many ways in the future. There was some talk concerning a unified billing system among( Divisions and the matter was referred for further study. Dennis Sanford of PSIA indicated they were comtemplating a change in the Ski Pro format and intend on going to regular news paper size leaving space for each division and thus if divisions were in accord, a division newsletter could be incorporated in a nat:ional newsletter. They estimated about 6 issues a year. Dennis Sanford also encouraged each division to form an educational foundation the advantage being a reduction in mailing costs to 1.7¢ when 200 or more items are mailed. May 3, 1973 page 2 INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION EruAJ(Vl J. Po nd Adm {.H-< 6;f"t;ctti VQ. V-<.c.Q. PJIQ6.tde.nt 7234 ,Jonathan Circle Salt Lake C1:ty, Utah 84121 Phone: (801) 278-DS62 Many other items were discussed of an administrative nature and one which seemed worthwile to your Administrative Vice President is to adopt a policy currently following many divisions of charging a flat $10 fee for transfer of memberships from other Divisions into ours. In the event the Board approves, this office will in the immediate future charge such a fee. As you probably already know, Jim Riley was elected PSIA President with Keith Lange of our Division as 1st Vice President and Jon Putnam as 2nd Vice pr~ident. Sincerely, // ' -- t/:t )(?;;ct;-:---- Edwin/~/~ Pond Admi~trative Vice President EJP:snc )..,', INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION Edu)(VL J. Pond I \dfn{Ji;/d.,<a;fA. ve_ V;.o.e P JUl.!, .id e.Vl.t May 3, 1973 TO: FROM: Board of Directors Edwin J. Pond, Administrative Vice President 7234 ,Jonathan C'ircle Salt Lake C1>ty ~ Utah 84721 Phone: [phone] RE: Divisional Secretaries Meeting April 14, 1973, at Denver Gentlemen: I attedned the above captioned meeting and am herewith reporting to you concerning the same. 1\11 divisions were represent.ed by either Executive Secretaires or Administrative Vice Preside~ts at the meeting, it was my feeling that the meeting was quite productive. The recommendations that came from the divisional secretaries and staff people to be made in the form of recommendations to the PSIA Board of Directors and in addition to the Divisional Boards are as follows: 1. That the Divisions be encouraged to implement full reciprocity, i.e., that each Division recognize other Divisons' Certification status to the extent they have the same status. 2. That each Division notify PSIA prior to December of each year concerning the election of new officers and directors. 3. That each Division support PSIA in their program and not make gratis contributions of the rosters to Ski Manufactures and others but instead charge 40¢ per member for the roster. At the meeting each Division was given a comprehensive loseleaf binder containing the certification, by-laws, Articles, technical, and other information currently in print in each Division. This should prove helpf~l to our Association in many ways in the future. There was some talk concerning a unified billing system among< Divisions and the matter was referred for further study. Dennis Sanford of PSIA indicated they \vere comtemplating a change in the Ski Pro format and intend on going to regular news paper size leaving space for each division and thus if divisions were in accord, a division newsletter could be incorporated in a national newsletter. They estimated about 6 issues a year. Dennis Sanford also encouraged each division to form an educational foundation the ad~antage being a reduction in mailing costs to l.7¢ when 200 or more items are mailed. May 3, 1973 page 2 INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION [dltti.vl J. Pavld AdmiJi;.6:tJiC{..t.c,Ve. V<'.C'.C' PJu!6'{de.V1:t 7234 ,Jonathan C-iY'cle Slxlt La7<c C1:ty~ Utah 84121 2hone: (80]) 278-0562 Many other items were discussed of an administrative nature and one which seemed worthwile to your Administrative Vice President is to adopt a policy currently following many divisions of charging a flat $10 fee for transfer of memberships from other Divisions into ours. In the event the Board approves, this office will in the immediate future charge such a fee. As you probably already know r Jim Riley was elected PSIA President with Keith Lange of our Division as 1st Vice President <1nd Jon Putnam as 2nd Vice Pr7fident. Sincerely, ,"1 6/,/'~­Lt/;"] \,'/"Z<.c? Edwin£t Pond Admi~trative Vice President EJP:snc ", r~~~:fln':l~ ~~:~'i~'~:;~: '" ;' t ::. 1. _AL . . t'W.,1:-\1&~ -- - "' ....... "' ... ..-........... ..,--~~ .. INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION " . ,~. ' '!" " May 4, 1973 TO: Keith Lange, President FROM: Clark T. Parkinson, Newsletter Editor SUBJECT REPORT: Newsletter 1972 - 1973 Two issues of the LS.LA. Newsletter vlere published during this past ski season - November and January. A third issue was scheduled in mid April but due to the delay in receiving a Spring Clinic schedule, a decision to defer the issue until after the clinic was made. An advertising program by owners of ski shops who are members of LS.I.A. was initiated this year with the following results: NO. OF TOTAL NAME OWNER ISSUES~~ RATE DUE PAID Skier1s R. Sieger 2 $25.00 $50.00 0 Vagabond J. Eart1ett 3 25.00 75.00 100 Woodhause D. Larsen 2 25.00 50.00 0 Miller Ski Co. E. Miller 2 25.00 50.00 0 $225.00 *Includes,May issue. The expenses for the first tvJO issues were: ISSUE November January Total Budgeted Ealance $~ $54.32 PRINTING HANDLING~~ $200.50 2l1.g $411.64 TOTAL $200.50 265.46 $465.96 $1,000.00 $ 534.04 Respectfully Submitted, ~ Clark T. Parkinson BALANCE $50.00 -25.00 50.00 50.00 May 4, 1973 Please aooept my resig:nat1on as I .. S.I • .1. Uevalet'ter Editor effective at the end at the t1soal year, June '0, 1973. This tim ng w1ll enable me to publ1sh one more issue atter the Spring 0) hd c. Attaohed i8 zq interm report on the Newsletter this season. I would like to reo~ your considering R1chard Du-nwn Reece a8 the new Newsletter Fd1 tor. Richard bas expressed b:1e desire to do the job an<l bas conaideia.ble jourMlist1c experience and ezpertise. He vill, tor the most part be doing all of the May 1a ••• It 1s rq opinion tba t the Alsocia t10n should seriously consider pa:J1ng R:1ohard, or anT o1;ber Editor 7011 .,. select, to p1lbll.h tour issuel each year. The time, talent and effort required to do a proteaatonal job aeetaiJ to me to mel"1 t compen_tion. SinoerelY Yours, Clark T. Parkinson CTP/ld May 4, 197.3 TO: Keith Lange, President .,;l'R.Gh Clark T. Parld.nson, Newsletter Editor SUBJECT REPOm: Uewsletter 1972 - 1973 Two issues of the I.S.I.A. Newsletter were published during this plst ski season - November and January. A third issue was scheduled in mid AFiJ. but due to the delay in receiving a Spring Clinic schedule, a decision to defer the issue until atter the olln1o was made. An advertising program. by owners ot ski shops who are members ot I. S. I.A. was ini t1a ted this year with the following results: NO. OF TarAt ~ OJP ISS'UE§* ~ DUE PAID BALANCE Skier's R.. Sieger 2 $25.00 $50.00 0 $50.00 Vagabond J. Ba.rtlett 3 25.00 75.00 100 -25.00 Woodhauee D. Larsen 2 25.00 50.00 ° 50.00 Miller Ski Co. E. Miller 2 25.00 ~OIQQ $225.00 0 50.00 *Includee May issue. The expenses for the first two issues were: PRINTING I§SUE PO§IAQ&! WDLING* T<J}.'AL November - $200.50 $200.50 January $54,3,6 2)],14 6.2'.46 Total $54.32 $411.64 $465.96 Bwlgeted $1,000.00 Ealance $ 534.04 Respeettully Subni tted, Clark T. Parkinson Mr. Keith Lange I.S.I.A. President Dear Keith: May 4, 1973 Please a.ccept my resignation as I.S.I.A. Nevs1etter Editor effective at the end of the fiscal year, June· 30, 1973. This t imjng will enable me to publish one more issue atter the Spring Clinic. Attached is my inter.m report on the Newsletter this season. I would like to recommend your considering Richard Barnum Heece as the new Newsletter F.di tor. Richard has expressed his desire to do the job and bas considerable journalistic experience and expertise. He will, for the most part be doing all of the May issue. It is my opinion that the Association should seriously consider paying Richard, or any other Editor you may select, to publish four issues each year. The time, talent and effort required to do a professional job seems to me to merit compensation. Sincerely Yours, Clark T. Parkinson CTP/1d i/;e;:r 4, 1973 TO: Keith Lange, President ..:'l!.Cl'1: Clark T. Parkinson, Ilewsletter Lai tor SUBJ2vrvr iU;;POl~: Newsletter 1972 - 1973 Two issues of the I.S.I.A. Newsletter were published during 'G1'...is fast. skj soo.son - November and JunuaI"'.{. Ii. thil~d issue was scheduled in mid April but due t.o '~he delay ill receiving e. Spring C:l.inic schedule, a decision to defer '/ihe issue unt.il after t.he clinic 'WaS mado. 1m advertising program h"; owers of ski shops who are members e,f I.S.I.A. ",JUs initiated this year l,rl th '~e fcl2.c:",ring results: 110. OF 'l'O'l'AL UANE O~l1irSR ISSUES-x- .ri.r.i.;.T :.:•' DU!: ~ Jldel" S n. 3ie;;or ",..-. :'I7i'r:'") 5 • 00- 'J50.00 0 Vagabond J. Partlett 3 25.00 75.00 100 ,Jeodhause D. Larsen 2 25.00 50.00 0 Hiller Ski Co. .lii.,'; ;. ltIiller 2 25.00 2Q:00 0 A«(4"#"-.5 • 00 *Includes Hay issue. The a,.""penses fer the first two issuos \>lore: I$Ul:: November J anUB.l""'J Tcto.1 Budgeted lllJanco - I)RINTnm H!UiP111TG* ;~200.50 211.1.4 TarAL 0200.50 662.42 ~~5.96 P~spoctfully SUbmitted, Clark T. I~rkinson BPJ..AHCE ~:;50.00 _"(5_ . OC'I 50.00 50.00 Hr. George Nakken Fark1.JaY Ford, Inc. 18 South Nain Gtrcct Cedar Ci'cy, Utah Dear George: Hay 4, 1973 \1e have received approval to increase the hospital room allo-wance to ~CJ5. 00 and the weekly inconc beneri t to ~~50. 00 for your class ;:: and :3 employees. The t:ncw" :rates fer these cha.:ages would be: COVI~G.s Li£C - .tA::.t. .I1.VA • '.,J"J ,.eakly Income Hedical - ~jingJ..e .'.-..: in:!G'-1' -c~. ,.1·..\1,.,1:,.01..-;~1 .1 __ Hedica1 - Dependent Dcpcl1dmlt Life I'rurdly '.2ctal ;'.95 In order to illCI'OOsetho present SUl·t,"ical table and/or tho 90 day Lajer licdica.l deductible ilCC1lLl'U]a.tioll [;8:('1.00, a ccmplete cban.;c to cur HoW' I-rcduc.:. "WOuld be required. .0 diacuss€..Q these cc. verll::;;es on tho telephone and you indi (!a ted the cost would be prohibitive. If' there is anything further I can hllp you with, please do not hesitate to get in touch \vlth me. Sincerely, Clark T. Parkinson District Group P~ppesentative CTP/ld Admissions and Records Mrs. Bonnie Pond 7234 South Jonathan Circle Salt Lake City, UT Dear Bonnie: 11 May 1973 Since Certification year is over, I would like to send a letter of thanks to all of those people who ha ve helped with Certification this year. I am there­fore requesting enough letterhead for letters to the following people: Robyn Locke Dean Roberts Bob Autry Andy Shearer Cra ig Bennion Al Ellis Dick Brammer Eldon Scott Milt Beens Jerry Warren Gene Palmer Pepi Steigler Jerry Schenk Kern Williamson Keith Lange Gene Christiansen Bob Newman Robin Claire Phil Jones Clark Parkinson Frank Gillete Bob Parker Duane Vigos Harold Oglesvee Harry Reed Marilyn Shearer Dave Chaplin Bill Sullivan Lynn Nichol Glen Clark Chuck Retallick I also need enough envelopes for these letters and would appreciate if they could be stamped. The next request is enough letterhead and stamped envelopes for the following ski school directors. Junior Bounous Pepi Steigler Dean Roberts Earl Miller Frank Gillete Alf Engen Paul Ramlow Duane Vigos Chuck Morton (not a director) The third request is that you enclose a list of the addresses of the above named people. I would like to send thema11 a letter and thank them for their he lp this year. Admissions Office, A-153 ASB, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84601 [phone], Ext. 2507 ~~ -~~- ------- Mrs. Bonnie Pond Page 2 11 May 1973 May I extend my thanks for yours and Ed's help and total commitment to this program this year. I know we have put alot of pressure on you, but sincerely do appreciate all the extra effort you have put into making it a success. Sincerely, rvd/dn Stanley c. Heidenreich 289 Cen tral Avenue Albany, New York. Dear Sir; Apt /1- 1008 7400 Sherbrooke St Wo Montreal 262, Quebec. September 11, 1973 Would you please advise me how I may obtain information on certification with the Professional Ski Instrmctors of America. I am currently certified with the Canadian Ski Instruct:Drs Alliance and have been teaching for three years. I expect CO be inx the Utah area this wintero Yours very truly ylkt/t!o J J. F. Smith ~-a/L~r~ d'J 0Z- :' (/ .. ? ~us Gineqm iEttirrprises, Ifnr. Importer of Quality Ski Jewelry & Patches • In Business Over 25 Years P.O. Box 1363 Bozeman, Montana 59715 OctobeJr. 13, 1913 ItU:eJrmoWt.t.lUn Ski. IMVw..ctOlLb M.6 oc.. MJrJ. Bovuue Pond, )., eCJLetaJu,( 12 3 4 ] on.athan CiJr.c1e Salt Lake CUt!, utah 84121 VeM Bon..ue: Phone: [phone] T~ -U a~ain. ht Jr.e~e!lence to l(Ou..Jr. Ce!LUl.-i-ed Ski. TeacheJr. Re.ti.Jr.ed pht an wlUch we have had .6 Olt£ cOJr.!le.6pondence. In the It£an.ti.me 1 have been on the Jr.oa.d and bUM! with all k.htd6 a ~ piM and it e.6cape.6 mlJ mtnd ex..actRJ,f what we had in mind, .60 i~ .t:lt.i..6 enclo&ed .6k.etch .i.6 what we have ht mind, p.letMe let It£ k.ncw .60 that when we aet the .6an1J".'.le made 1 wiU k.naw what in.6tl!.u..ct.<.oM to a-Lve the manu.. ~ actu..!le Jr.. . . The pJt.i.ce ~oJr. t~ pht .i.6 a.6 ~oUaw.6: 50 piece.6 at $3.40 peJr. ea.ch 700 piece)" at $2.35 peJr. each In oJr.deJr. to (let th.i.6 .6haw an the !!.Oad 1 would appJr.eci.ate it i~ uou.. would let me k.now a.6 .6 a on. a.6 p06.6ible .60 that 1 can aet a .6 ample ~0Jr. tjou.. irrmecUateRJ.(. l' m .6endi.n(l :two theJr.mal copie6 - pleab e !le:tuM one with a ou..Jr. coltfl'le.n,u. Thank. ,!ou.. again ~Olt UOU..Jr. eUow, and p.letMe let me heM ~!!.Om uou.. irmte.cUateRJ!. 1 ~ neceM MIJ, p.letMe call c.oUect, and i ~ I'm not he Jr.e, talk. :t1J »tf )., e CJLet.aJu! • The o.theJr. ISlA pw have been .6lUpped and hope :t1J be ab.le to deli ve Jr. them )., ho !!.il,!. Thank. aou.. aqaht, and I hope (JOu.. Me enjotJinq a p.leab ant )"u..m1t£1t. GG:mc enc.. Wi.tjt k.ht cJv., t Jr.e qlVtd6 , (oj C.~1 __ i. f;~''/ (/ It.'J ~&.t, /"_ ,,~ .... ...-1'/ Gu...6 Grtehm 7'(r We Specialize in Quality Enameled Ski Pins • Swiss Embroidered Shoulder Patches ! I Lu .,-> ., L-L (~ \--- :nC: i I- i i "--, t' I i I ;~ I , /" ~'\ I I -- \V ~) ~~': '> L - 2. ~ ~ ~ 0 '-l \lJ ~ \- V- ~ "- ....... ...... f-... ~ ~ ~ ~ \j\ , \-- ~ '-.:) J- ":) C;L .~ ~ ""J r() q <t CD ,~ ~ \./j ~ ! ~ II " t-. '" t C.0 -:? .lDs: ~ <J ~ 0J (j ~ ......... "-'\ ~ V\ v'\ C::! -.l \J) ,~ '-.~ <l --.., ~ ~ , -~~, :~ -'-- ~ ,--" ~ ~ I t~ c----: LJJ ',- ---!, -"- ( .. c{ \ I ' ~ ~ li- t- 0: LL W oC r-- r-J I ----J I -- -'. I '- ~us OinrQm 1£ntrrprisrs, Ifnt. Importer of Quality Ski Jewelry & Patches • In Business Over 25 Years P.O. Box 1363 Bozeman, Montana 59715 Novetrbelt 7, 1973 IntvrJ11ounta1n S!u IMtJr..Uc:toM AH oe. MILb. Bonnie. P on d , .!. e. c.!te tOJu/ 72 34 Jon a..th an Ciltci.e. Salt Lake Ci-tu, utah 8412 1 Oe.M. Bonnie: Phone: [phone] TIU-6 will acfm(X~.te.dne. the. Itec.e.ipt o~ 'fault tte.c.e.nt note. c.onc.e./tttirta the. Re.utte.d r.Jm. P.te.a.6e. be. adv..ued that ~(le. have. wlfi.tte.n to the. manu~ac..tu.tte.1t to Ite..tu.ltn. rfoult&le. and will. the.n 1te..tu.ltH it to '.lOU a.6 ,6oon a.6 we. Ite.c.e.ive it. I undelLbtand the .&i.tu.ation and hope. that "au aRJ, a Wt de ILb tand the. plric.e. .&tJr..Uc.tUlte. 01, a new pm. I do have., hwevelt, a aood .&unoe6Uon. Next t1eM when 'IOU Me in need 0< 6ome. motte. ~hlie and blue pm.6, at that titre. we. c.ould oltde.1t 50 Olt 100 motte. p~ and e.ilhe.1t. make. .them in !ted, Olt the." eouid be le. U ju,!Jt in bltonze withoat dubbina row eololt e.nmrel into them and would pltObablu look. velttl much like. the. .& anv.te 'JOU 6e.nt U6. Ba pu.tt.<.Yta the. OItcklt tone.the.1t like. thi6, Mmn the .& an-('. b a.6ie Y)~J1 1, 0It e. ve.Ir.l(tlt,(J1 a, we [')ouid aet a be.t..te.1t Pltiee <Olt them. M'fhOlIJ, tlte..&e aJr.e. JU,6t a <eu) !Junae.6UOn6 and I hope that !fou [vill eotlt!. UY> w.i..th a .& olution to it. I 6 hould be. m Salt Lake. next we.e.k 60 .i..t miaftt be that I eouid aive 'JOU a eaU whe.n I mn thelte.. Tftan.k 'IOU aaa..ut <air 'IOult. e.<~oJtt6, I It.e.ma.Ut , /' 1 Gu.6 G~teftm We Specialize in Quality Enameled Ski Pins • Swiss Embroidered Shoulder Patches Board of Directors 7234 Jonathon Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Gentlemen: John L. Bartlett 1567 Winward Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84117 As the Ski Industries Representative for the ski season 71-72 and 72-73, I would like to outline the progress of this committee~ During the 71-72 ski season a comprehensive study of the problems involv­ing members of I. S. I. A., N. S. p. and members of the ski industry was made. Following are the results of that study with recommendations for promoting a sound relationship between Io S. I. A., N. S. p. and the ski industry. At the initial meetings the following guests were invited and commented on the common problems concerning us. Mr. John Taylor--Saska-Parrot Co., Mr. Earl Miller--Miller Ski Co., Mr. Robert Kendall--Lange Ski Co., Mr. Chuck Hull--Dynamic Ski Co., Mr. Duane Brian--Rossignol & Trappeur Boots, and others. The concensus of this committee indicated that we should contact Ski Industries of America, National Ski Patrol and other divisions in the p. S. I. A. as well as United States Ski Association and racing groups. The results of the letters are as follows. United States Ski Association was very negative and their information was limited to a few minor com­ments. The National Ski Patrol suggested that we were entering a nebulous field and certainly was not interested in our problems which was very dis­appointing to me because National Ski Patrol commands a large portion of the discount industry. Further study with the local representatives of the National Ski Patrol indicated that if certain resolutions and ideas were drawn, that they would certainly cooperate on an Intermountain basis. Ski Industries of America at this time ~ have a program and is certainly doing more than anyone in the general field to stop indiscriminate sales to unqualified peopleo However, their effort is on a national basis and appears to lack the sophistication of a local program. I do believe their program should be supported by all members of the ski industry. Other divisions for example, such as p. N. S. I. A., has a program that in­volves a member's current p. N. S. I. A. credentials card with an equipment square to be punched by the appropriate store or when purchasing merchandise. At the end of each ski season the expired card is turned in and a new card issued. If the program has been violated, the instructor is then called on ----~~ ------- Page 2 the carpet to explain his actions. Appropriate measures are taken from that point. The above is not a suggestion~ it is only one way equipment abuse has been handled. After talking with everyone possible in the industry, that has anything to do with professional programs, I am of the opinion that the problems start with: 1. Indiscriminate retailers who use instructors as an excuse to discount merchandiseo 2. Manufacturers who are anxious to market their product using professionals for a quick outlet at unreasonably low prices. 3. Ski school directors who sign forms for unqualified personnel for various reasons. 4. Professional ski instructors and ski patrolmen who take advantage of well meaning manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers who offer discounts to professionals in the industry. What can we do to help solve this problem as members of I. S. Io A.? Obvi­ously, there is not a cure-all to the problems, however, as an immediate measure either the Board of Directors of Ie S. I. A. or the ski school dir­ector or both should be aware of the gross abuse within our own organization. Ski school directors should scrutinize each form carefully to see that the necessary requirements are met to the letter. Another suggestion would be to restrict actual sale of equipment in an area by professional ski instructors, patrolmen or other area personnel. The last suggestion is made to curb wholesalers in the industry from making on-the-hi11 retailers, thus depriving legitimate outlets of sales. I am referring to people who stock equipment per se, not the people who are using demos for pro­motional use. I believe a short discussion with the Board of Directors and the ski school directors concerning the foregoing matters is in order, if possible at the Spring Clinic. If details of this report are needed, please contact me. JLB/bcs cc. Keith Lange, President I. S. I. A. Respectfully, John L. Bartlett I. S. I. A~ Ski Industries Representative ------~~~----~~ 'j .! -:'"" ,..,..,; .. :....-. ,,; .-' .-, .-, , ,,' ....... ',.t._. ~,/ ~ ",' ~C f, )~.~. 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