Miscellaneous

AQ_Misc1972_Part2

(LlClStATUU' OP 1118 ,ITATI OP IDAHO)- Name Copie~I-.~o-n"!"t---- Date ______ _ (SBCOND REGULAR SBSSION POITY.PIRST LlClSLATURI) 1M TIm ______ ~ __ ____ BILL NO. AN ACf (Ti tIe to be drafted later) Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Idaho: SECTION 1. It is the policy of the State of Idaho to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens, and toward that end to require registration of ski instructors in this state to insure that each instructor maintains a properly high degree of skill and educational level. SECTION 2. This act may be cited as the "Idaho Ski Instructors Registration Act". " SECTION 3. For the purposes of this act "ski instructor" means a person who teaches skiing primarily for remuneration, or one who coaches, guides, supervises, directs or otherwise has any connection with skiing classes, tours or trips for which a fe~ is' ~1).a.rged., . SECTION 4. . No person shall a~ as a ski instructor in the State of Idaho who has not registered with, and a member in good standing with, either the Pacific Northwest Ski Instructors' Association or the Intermountain Ski Instructor's Association. Acting as a ski instructor without first registering shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00). SECTION 5. The boards of directors of the Pacific Northwest Ski Instructors' ,'< Association and the Intermountain Ski Instructors' Association shall establish reasonable certification requirements for registration in one or more classes of ski instructor. Such cettification requirements may include examinations, both written and practical. The respective boards may establish a reasonable registration fee to reflect the costs of registration, the expense of regulation under the terms of this act, and, to the extent necessary, educational expenses incurred by each group to improve the quality of ski instructors. The boards of directors of each association may establish rules and regulations and shall appoint a joint commission to implement this act. SECTION 6. The joint commission shall consist of three (3) members. Each association shall select one (1) member from its board of directors, and the two members thus selected shall select the third member who shall be a member of one association. The third member thus chosen shall chair the commission and shall serve for a period of one (1) year. The chairman shall be chosen from each association on alternate years. This act shall be funded"from the associations as the commission shall '. direct. SECTION 7. This act shall be in fu11'force' and effect on and after ,July 1, 1972. -2- (LlClStATUU' OP 1118 ,ITATI OP IDAHO)- Name Copie~I-.~o-n"!"t---- Date ______ _ (SBCOND REGULAR SBSSION POITY.PIRST LlClSLATURI) 1M TIm ______ ~ __ ____ BILL NO. AN ACf (Ti tIe to be drafted later) Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Idaho: SECTION 1. It is the policy of the State of Idaho to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens, and toward that end to require registration of ski instructors in this state to insure that each instructor maintains a properly high degree of skill and educational level. SECTION 2. This act may be cited as the "Idaho Ski Instructors Registration Act". " SECTION 3. For the purposes of this act "ski instructor" means a person who teaches skiing primarily for remuneration, or one who coaches, guides, supervises, directs or otherwise has any connection with skiing classes, tours or trips for which a fe~ is' ~1).a.rged., . SECTION 4. . No person shall a~ as a ski instructor in the State of Idaho who has not registered with, and a member in good standing with, either the Pacific Northwest Ski Instructors' Association or the Intermountain Ski Instructor's Association. Acting as a ski instructor without first registering shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00). SECTION 5. The boards of directors of the Pacific Northwest Ski Instructors' ,'< Association and the Intermountain Ski Instructors' Association shall establish reasonable certification requirements for registration in one or more classes of ski instructor. Such cettification requirements may include examinations, both written and practical. The respective boards may establish a reasonable registration fee to reflect the costs of registration, the expense of regulation under the terms of this act, and, to the extent necessary, educational expenses incurred by each group to improve the quality of ski instructors. The boards of directors of each association may establish rules and regulations and shall appoint a joint commission to implement this act. SECTION 6. The joint commission shall consist of three (3) members. Each association shall select one (1) member from its board of directors, and the two members thus selected shall select the third member who shall be a member of one association. The third member thus chosen shall chair the commission and shall serve for a period of one (1) year. The chairman shall be chosen from each association on alternate years. This act shall be funded"from the associations as the commission shall '. direct. SECTION 7. This act shall be in fu11'force' and effect on and after ,July 1, 1972. -2- ,,' , Name Copie-s-a-a-n~t----- Dau ______ _ (UlGISLATUlUI OIl 'nIB ,STATS OP IDAHO) (SECOND REGULAR SeSSION PORn' .. PIRS'r IBGISLATURlI) tN nm ______ ..-... __ ____ BILL NO. 81 ____________________ _ AN Acr (Title to be drafted later) Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Idaho: SECTION 1. It is the policy of the State of Idaho to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens, and toward that end to require registration of ski instructors in this state to insure that each instructor maintains a properly high degree of skill and educational level. SECTION 2. This act may be cited as the "Idaho Ski Instructors Registration Act". SECTION 3. For the purposes of this act "ski instructor" means a person who teaches skiing primarily for remuneration, or one who coaches, guides, supervises, directs or otherwise has any connection with skiing classes, tours or trips for_~_hi:}~~~=-- is ___ ~harged. SECTION 4. No person Rhall ac.t as a ski instructor in the State of Idaho who has not registered with, and a member in good standing with, either the Pacific Northwest Ski Instructors' Association or the Intermountain Ski Instructor's Aasodation. Acting 8S a ski instructor wlthout firRt registering shall be a misdemeanor punishab Ie by a fine not to excpcd five hundred dollars ($500.00). SECTION 5. 111e boards of directors of the Pacific Northwest Ski Instructors' Associat ion and the Intermountain Ski Instructors' Association shall establish reasonable certification requirements for registration in one or more classes of ski instructor. Such certification requirements may include examinations, both written and practical. The respective boards may establish a reasonable registration fee to reflect the costs of registration, the expense of regulation under the terms of this act, and, to the extent necessary, educational expenses incurred by each group to improve the quality of ski instructors. The boards of directors of each association may establish rules and regulations and shall appoint a joint commission to implement this act. SECTION 6. The joint commission shall consist of three (3) members. Each association shall select one (1) member from its board of directors, and the two members thus selected shall select the third member who shall be a member of one association. The third member thus chosen shall chair the commission and shall serve for a period of one (1) year. The chairman shall be chosen from each association on alternate years. This act shall be funded from the associations as the commission shall direct. SECTION 7. This act shall be in full force and effect on and after July 1, 1972. -2- · ' , Name Copie-s-.-o-n""!'t----- Date ______ _ (UlClSLATURB OIl nm ,STATS OF IbAlIO) (SeCOND REGULAR SESSION POR'fY·PIRS'f UlGISLATUQ) IN nm -------------------- ____ BILL NO. 8y __________ _ AN Ac:r (Title to be drafted later) Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Idaho: SECTION 1. It is the policy of the State of Idaho to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens, and toward that end to require registration of ski instructors in this state to insure that each instructor maintains a properly high degree of skill and educational level. SECTION 2. This act may be cited as the "Idaho Ski Instructors Registration -Act". SECTION 3. For the purposes of this act "ski instructor" means a person who teaches skiing primari ly for remuneration, or one who coaches, guides, supervises, directs or otherwise has any connection with skiing classes, tours or trips for which a fee is charged. -------------, ----"- SECTION 4. No person shall a~ as a Rki instructor in the State of Idaho who has not registered with. and a member in good standing with, either the Pacific Northwest Ski Instructors' ~qGociation or the Intermountain Ski Instructor's Association. Acting 8S a ski instructor without first registering shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00). SECTION S. The boards of directors of the Pacific Northwest Ski Instructors' Association and the Intermountain Ski Instructors' Association shall establish reasonable certification requirements for registration in one or more classes of ski instructor. Such cettification requirements may include examinations, both written and practical. The respective boards may establish a reasonable registration fee to reflect the costs of registration, the expense of regulation under the terms of this act, and, to the extent necessary, educational expenses incurred by each group to improve the quality of ski instructors. The boards of directors of each association may establish rules and regulations and shall appoint a joint commission to implement this act. SECTION 6. The joint commission shall consist of three (3) members. Each association shall select one (1) member from its board of directors, and the two members thus selected shall select the third member who shall be a member of one association. The third member thus chosen shall chair the commission and shall serve for a period of one (1) year. The chairman shall be chosen from each association on alternate years. This act shall be funded from the associations 8S the commission shall direct. SECTION 7. This act shall be in full force and effect on and after July 1, 1972. -2- , I I. i CNamoep lt-.-.-.-n"!"t---- Date ______ _ (LlCllLATURB' OP 'J1II ,ITATI O' IDAHO)- (SacOND . REGULAR SBSSICIf POATY·PIRSr IoIGIILA'MI) 1N THB _________ _ ____ BILL NO. ___ _ By---------- AN Ac:t (Title to be drafted later) Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Idaho: SECTION 1. It is the policy of the State of Idaho to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens, and toward that end to require registration of ski instructors in this state to insure that each instructor maintains a properly high degree of skill and educational level. SECTION 2. This act may be cited as the "Idaho Ski Instructors RegistratiOil Act". SECTION 3. For the purposes of this act "ski instructor" means a person who teaches skiing primarily for remuneration, or one who coaches, guides, supervises, directs or otherwise has any connection with skiing classes, tours or trips for which a fee is charged. SECTION 4. No person shall a~ as a ski instructor in the State of Idaho who has not registered with, and a member in good standing with, either the Pacific Northwest Ski Instructors' Association or the Intermountain Ski Instructor's Association. Acting as a ski instructor without first registering shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00). SECTION S. The boards of directors of the Pacific Northwest Ski In~tructors' Association and the Intermountain Ski Instructors' Association shall establish reasonable certification requirements for registration in one or more classes L of ski instructor. Such cettification requirements may include examinations, both written and practical. The respective boards may establish a reasonable registration fee to reflect the costs of registration, the expense of regulation under the terms of this act, and, to the extent necessary, educational expenses incurred by each group to improve the quality of ski instructors. The boards of directors of each association may establish rules and regulations and shall appoint a joint commission to implement this act. SECTION 6. The joint commission shall consist of three (3) members. Each association shall select one (1) member from its board of directors. and the two members thus selected shall select the third member who shall be a member of one association. The third member thus chosen shall chair the commission and shall serve for a period of one (1) year. The chairman shall be chosen from each association on alternate years. This act shall be funded from the associations as the commission shall direct. SECTION 7. This act shall be in full' force and effect on and after July 1, 1972. -2- EDWIN J. POND ATTORNEY AT LAW 428 So. Main Salt Lake City. Utah 84101 PHONE [phone] INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION LS.LA. STUDY GROUP COMMITTEE REPORT Submitted to the Board of Directors August 27, 1971 (j) ~.../t., @' ~ck.~ &C.""J - 00 11- ~(~ /"-+:;( ,-;1/ j:A 4J~J;!>'4-- ./ LS.LA. STUDY GROUP COMMITTEE REPORT ,~PART I ~ Problems of Present Organization Drafted by Clark T. Parkinson August 12, 1971 1. Problems and History of Present Organization A. History: When the organization was incorporated 20 years ago, the present organizational structure provided a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. This worked when our organization was smaller. For all intents and purposes, the President ran the organization, the Secretary received the money, and the Treasurer wrote the checks. With the growth of the organization and an expansion of duties and responsibilities of the Officers, an increasing load fell upon the President. In short, the present organization has outgrown its usefulness. B. Description of Present Officers and ~laws 1. Section II: No description of duties or functions of the Vice President is in the present ~laws. The Executive Secretary's responsibilities, duties, and fUnctions are not mentioned. The Treasurer's responsibilities as outlined are not presently being performed, and duties outlined are being performed by the Executive Secretary. 2. Section IV: The Executive Committee is given power to run the organ­ization, which dilutes the responsibilities of the Officers, and de­cisions made Qy the Executive Committee have been carried out, for the most part, by others, resulting in decisions that have not been well thought out by the Executive Committee members. The use of the Executive Committee has resulted in very few B.O.D. meetings, Board members not being able to participate in the ground work, and an overall rubber stamp type of decision making process in the B.O.D. meetings. 3. Standing Committees outlined in Section II have developed historically out of need, but presently many committees have overlaped responsibilities, and some of the committees could be eliminated and made functions of either the Executive Secretary or the Officers. Under the present organ­izational structure, practically all committees report directly to the President, which has resulted in many of the committees' functions not being performed due to the lack of time of the President to follow up on each committee. C. The Lack of Definite Organizational Guidelines The lack of a definite organization and line of authority and responsibility, 2 overlaping areas of responsibility of committees, Officers, Executive Committee, and the B.O.D. and the lack of a clear definition of the responsibilities of the Executive Secretary has resulted in an organ­ization, which for the most part, is run single-handedly by the President with the decisions on the conduct of the organization coming from the Executive Committee and the B.O.D. 1. Problems a. This has caused an absence of planning on a long range big picture basis. b. It has excluded competent and willing members from performing for the organization in the positions of Officers and Committee Chair­men because of a lack of understanding and a clear idea of what the job -was. c. It has resulted in individuals with the delegated authority to be able to attend meetings only and not to be held responsible for activities not being performed. d. Due to the burden on the President to administrate the organization, a lack of concentration on the two key areas of the organization has resulted. The President has not been able to concentrate on certi­fication and the technical aspects of skiing, which has resulted in a separation of those two committees and a breakdown in communications and coordination between examination, the advancing techniques, and the technical aspects of skiing. II. Suggestion for Reorganization A. General 1. In determining what areas of our organization need restructuring, the first step would be to determine the areas of our present organization which are not functioning and determine why. 2. We should determine the areas that overlap and eliminate the duplication. 3. We should determine the areas which are functioning well, maintain the~, and attempt to strengthen them. 4. In simple broad terms, outline areas of overall responsibility of Officers and Committee Chairmen. 5. Include the Executive Secretary in the revised Bylaws--outline specific duties and which Officer will have the responsibility of this position. B. Specific In specific terms, the President should be freed of the day to day administra­tion and the business end of the organization. He shrruld, however, have over­all responsibility and author:i,ty for all functions. He should then be directly 3 responsible for and involved in Certification and Technical. An Executive Vice President, preferably elected by the B.O.D., should be made responsible for the administrative functions of the organization including the Executive Secretary, budget and finance, and the committees that are not related to and under the authority of either Certification or Technical. I. More efficiency PART II Reasons for Restructuring I.S.I.A. Drafted by Lou Lorenz August 12, 1971 A. By providing an opportunity to utilize experienced people. B. By providing an opportunity to test and train new people who are interested in becoming active in the Association. C. By providing an opportunity to spread the Association's work load and responsibilities. II • Summary LS.LA. is constantly in a state of evolution. At. t.hifl t.imA; the work load and responsibilities required of the President are nearly a full-time job. Further­more, to thrust an inexperienced individual into the office of President and expect an efficient administration is not possible. Until such time that I.S.I.A. is large enough to support a full-time paid "executive director", the Association must be run by part-time volunteer officers. These officers must be qualified in their specialty, cooperative with each other, and must not be overworked or overtaxed with responsibility to the point that they will lose their enthusiasm for their jobs. Realize that enthusiasm is of utmost importance if our leadership is to be creative and progressive. The name of the game--"skiing"--is still fun. We can help re­gain that in I.S.I.A. by doing a proper job of restructuring. r;;.l / PART III Reorganization Report Drafted by Fred W. Finlinson August 12, 1971 -1/ ," (' .. l:~ '. , " .~ I", ,hi. ' ;' .. r ~ .... c " / I~purpose/' ,./ !t." , '--·Board of Directors at the May 2, 1971, meeting directed the President to , organize a committee that would be assigned to draft a reorganizational plan for the Association. President Parkinson appointed Ed Pond as Chairman and named the following to serve on this committee: Clark'L. ParkinsonL F4 Pond, Lou Lorenz, and FJ:ed..,. W. Finlinson. The above-named committee met often aliring 1JlE3 summer to discuss the problems and to propose solutions to those organizational problems. This report represents the work of the committee and is submitted with the belief that the concepts embodied in this report contain solutions for a more efficient Association. This report was aEProved by the Executive Committee at its 4~ggst 12, 1971, meeting. Those present at this meeting were: Clark T. Pa~kinson, Ed Pond, David Lar/ Fred W. Finlinson, Lou Lorenz, !'fax Lundberg, Ph~l Jones, and Mary Ellen. -;'" .! . ,.', , 'r:' (J " II. A Functional Approach to Reorganization r,..c. ~- ' A basic management approach to any organizational analysis is a functional approach. This approach has been used in this report. The functional aspects of the Associa­tion can be allocated into four basic categories: Certification, Technical, Administrative, and Communication. This report will attempt to identify the functions of the Association in terms of relationship to the above-named categories (hereinafter referred to as Divisions). The suggested organizational structure would incorporate Association functions into departments; departments will be assigned to divisions, and the divisions would report directly to the President, who in turn will report directly to the Board of Directors. The President, who is the chief Executive Officer of the Association, will thus be able to oversee all aspects of the Association and avoid the present pitfall of being emersed by administratiopal detail to the point that he cannot direct the total movement of the Association. III. Organization Structure The basic structure of the Association will be as follows: A. General membership D. Division Vice Presidents and Executive Secretary B. Board of Directors E. Departmental assignments; i.e., Chairmen, Advisors, etc. C. President F. Committee membership when necessary See Exhibit A for complete organizational chart. I , \ IV. \ 2 Selection Process l, ,,( j A. The general membership of the Association shall continue to be determined as presently provided in the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the Association. I i B. The Board of Directors shall also be selected as presently provided, which means that the membership will elect five directors each year for a three­year term. C. The President will be elected by the Board of Directors to a one-year term by the Board of Directors at Spring meeting of the BOP~d, subject, however, to a limit of three consecutive one-year terms. D. The Div~ Prosiaents and the ExE2,cutive ~cretary shall be nominated ~ the Pr~nt and approved.~ the BO~,pirectors. Such offices Sh8.11 ave one-year terms. E. The Dep_~,tmentlil.l assignments shall likewise be for .Que:::y.ear terms, u.rQess otherwise indicated. The Division ViceJ;resident shall nqminate mid the B~~~~ of Directors shall ap~nt departmental assignments. F. Committee memberships shall be nominated by the appropriate departmental head, and the Division Vice President shall appoint committee assignments. V. Selection Process Justification ~-, ~_{ The proposed selection process strea;;t~ the J:,~J~ ,of the ]c;B::r:,p, ~_ The Board must elect the Pre~ident from its own <irem ership; the BOarel must""a.P~~,I?-,t, the officers of the Association; and the Board must aEprove the d~'p~!"tp1~~t_~l assi'gmiJ:ems;-"Thus the Board must approve all vital assignments; .w the indiyj.,9:llalwho is ~onsible for completion of an assignment is given the prlillary respo~lity for the re-quired staffing. - -----", The only staffing restriction, presently in the Bylaws, provides that 25% of the Board may be Associate Members. The only additional restriction that should be added is that the P~sident of the Association mu..st be a member of ~he Board of Directors. It is 'assumed that the approval required'Oi'-ttre'''13oariiI'or all other offices will only be granted to those persons that are qualified; thus the judg­ment of the Board will be the safe~'d for the selection process. VI. The Decision Making Process The Board shall de~ne the ~y of the Association. The Executive Officers shall be responsible for the execution of such duties as the Board of Directors shall assign to them. Policy chsnges or formation mal be jnjti~ted jn any of the orlv~~:us departm.eJ,lts and must be submitted to the Board of Directors r the 'i ;Ib ill ] mE# appropriate Division Vice President. I: sP VII. Job Descriptions I ' ., A. Board of Directors: The Board shall determine the policy of the Association and delegate sufficient authority to the Executive Officers to execute said policy. The Bosrd shall elect the President of the Association and appoint B. 3 all other Executive Officers and departmental heads. The Board shall have authority to remove any of the officers that it has the authority to elect or appoint upon sufficient cause as determined b,y a majority of the Board, howev~~o remove a member of the Board or the President, a two-thirds vote of th~¥.rd shall be required. Exe."itiv~ Off'icers U -" w.:S,:11 j J.! I, (C~~ ~f;·1- 1. President: The President~shall be the chief Executive Officer of the Association; he shall preside at all meetings of the Association;,and he shall be the Chairman of the Board of Directors, The President shall be responsible to the Board of Directors for the management of the Assoc­iation and shall be deemed to have those executive powers necessary to effect that management. rJ'dJ tJ 1.,.,1. LJM ",4#,_, ,/ J! 1 1A ~. (J.t-f S ,,,,,-'W A.I f~ -, (4-v $C~'" ''r 2. Certification Vice President: A iIt shall be the duty of the Certification Vice President to direct the Association's certification policy. The Certification'Division shall be responsible for the following functions: a. Examiner assignments handled by a b. Area clinics, Clinic Supervisor c. Training of future examiners, Examiner Trainer ,0 1J.LTe4" lJdler' ~MltI. f.IJ; .' . _/r~,L Technical Vice ,President: ~ It shall be the responsibility of the Technical Vice President to direct the Association's technical functions. The Technical Division shall be allocated the following functional departments: a. Demo Team with the Coach serving as the head of b. A racing and coaching advisor c. Methods of Ski Instruction Advisor 4. Administrative Vice President: The Administrative Vice President shall assume all the du~ies of the President whenever the President is absent, incapacitated, or ineligible for the office, and shall serve as the Acting President until the President ret~s or until the vacancy is filled as provided in the Bylaws. The Administrative Vice President shall also be responsible for the g~u_admjIljst@ion of the Association. The Ad­ministrative Vice President shall supervise the office of the ~ecutive Secretary, which shall be responsible for the logistical support of the Association's functions. The Administrative Division shall be responsible for the following functional departments: a. b. c. d. Executive Secretary ,;; '\ n ,i-I. Credentials Chairman I; 'j,'":/, \' Legal Counsel ~j.e:( Ethics Chairman e. Spring Clinic Chairman VIII • IX. C. 4 5. Communications Vice President: It shall be the responsibility of the Communications Vice President to direct the Association's communications. Communications Division shall be allocated the following functional de­partments: 6. a. Historian d. Awards Chairman b. Newsletter Editor e. Media Advisor c. Photographer Departmental Jqb Descriptions shall be f9~ated by e~ivi§ion Vice Preside~and must be approved by the Board. Functional departments may be created, changed, or abolished at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. Advisory C01L~cils 1. Ski School Directors: All~Ski School Directors within the terri0crial limits of the LS.LA. shall have membership on this Council. :i, shall be the duty of this Council to advise the Boa.rd of Directors on matters concerning the Association as they relate to the various ski schools. The Directors shall appoint from their membership a chairman who shall serve at the pleasure of the Council. 2. Past Presidents: Every past President of the LS.LA. sh~tl1 be 8_ member of the Past Presidents Council. It shall be the duty of this COlmcil to advise the Board of Directors on policy considerations. The m~bers shall appoint from their membership a chairman who shall serve at the pleasure of the Council. 1_ Y. ! , , ,A f '-~ /. A _, (1/ __ 4- "; v Summary / {;</t...._ !; i t ,"_ \ t ( I I' /. I ( (t1 , &JO""''''~ .(~.t(.1~ ., t"'" :""" ~. " .r/tJ'<'.~( "J, 'f.... '" ,', . It is the recommendation of this report that the Association be reorganized on a f-!:illctional operatioribasis. The main 0E~rating _ d:!:y~s.ions should be Certification, TechnlcaI, ldfuinlstrtttive, mId Communications. Each operating division would be assigned departmental functions. Each department would use committee members where necessary. The type of reorganization as proposed in this report provides the Association with a manageable organization. The proposal strengthens the policy role of the Board, yet give officers the responsibility and authority to execute delegated assignments. The plan provides for meaningful descriptions of each function of the Association and is based on the premise that each valid function should be assigned to an Association officer or ma~ber with the responsibility to assure the succ8ssful completion of each function. Ratification This rep t, in the fi 1 form approved by the Executive Committee, will be pre­sented to the Board at t e Fall meeting. The necessary changes in the Articles of Incorpo tion and the laws to enact the changes suggested will also be sub­mitted to th Board for the consideration at the Fall meeting. It will be the decision of ttl Board as to w ich parts of this report are adopted. CSULPINERICV ISOR Ir -r----~ ~ h"'~I "" ...... e--i.'.',: (i l EXAMIN ER W . . ,"~' :i ' / 1'\ IV ~ ).' . '.' ' .... TRAINER I i" >. - ," I J DEMO TEAM COACH RACING z AND t>:I IC.. OACHING () ADVISOR t>:I : I-----JMETHODS > ~SOR :;>j ~ ICREDENTIALS~ () o H ~~ ~ H H > H ~ H H~ ~t:>:l ~~ H~ ~~ ;3:: t>:I ;3:: r---t 0~ -~ ru~ ru ~m t-l () ~ <H: 0:t-; l> jm() m::r:: ()8 01:"" ~ H BUDGET ~ . ___ " AUDIT I CHAIRMAN )(."/ /f~:~,!!t'.1·<: r .~'~ ,) WAIVER OF NOTICE OF PURPOSE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF DIRECTORS OF THE INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION We the undersigned, each being Directors of ISlA a non-profit corporation. organized and existing under the laws of the State of Utah, do hereby severally waive all of the requirements as to notice of purpose of the iSpecial meeting of the Board of Directors of ISlA as imposed by the laws of the state of Utah and the Articles of Incorpol:ation and the By-laws of said Association; and CO::lsent to the transaction of any and all business including the amendment of By-laws that may come before said meeting. day of September, 1972 INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION t(J/ /~ S2pte:nbec 29, 1972 Mail has been ceturned on thl~ follow:~ng instt"LKtors and their dues are still o\ving for the 1972-73 seaSOQ. 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Finlinson 822 Kearns Building Salt Lake City, Utah Frank Gillette Route 1 Burley, Idaho 83318 Georg Hartlmaier P. O. Box 183 Cedar City, Utah · Bob Bybee - 1430 Antares Idaho Falls, Idaho-. - - --'--- J. Phil Jones 2956 Mountain View Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84109 Lex H. Kunau P. O. Box 548 Burley, Idaho 83318 Bob Bybee ~_Communications Vice President 1430 Antares Idaho Falls, Idaho Dean Roberts, Technical Vice President 8697 Kings Hill Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Executive Secretary: Bonnie R. Pond 7234 Jonathan Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Keith Lange 4784 Annabow Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84117 Robin Locke Box 162 Park City, Utah 84060 Lou Lorenz 2010 West North Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 Max Lundberg Alta Ski Lifts Alta, Utah 84070 Robert F. Parker U. S. U. Box 1262 Logan, Utah 84321 Clark T. Parkinson 2245 Oneida Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84109 Edwin J. Pond 7234 Jonathan Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 : ; " OCTOBER INTERHOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION 1972-73 CALENDAR Friday, October 6th, 1972 Saturday, October 7th, 1972 Sunday, October 8th, 1972 Friday, October 13th, 1972 Saturday, October 14th, 1972 Sunday, October 15th, 1972 Friday, October 20th, 1972 Saturday, October 21st, 1972 Sunday, October 22nd, 1972 Friday, October 27th, 1972 Saturday, October 28th, 1972 Sunday, October 29th, 1972 NOVEMBER INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION 1972-73 CALEr'mAR Friday, November 3, 1972 Saturday, November 4, 1972 Sunday, November 5, 1972 Friday, November 10, 1972 Saturday, November 11, 1972 Sunday, November 12, 1972 Friday, November 17, 1972 Saturday, NO'J'ember 18, 1972 Sunday, November 19, 1972 Friday, November 24, 1972 Saturday, November 25, 1972 Sunday, November 26, 1972 DECEMBER INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION 1972-73 CALENDAR Friday, December 1, 1972 Saturday, December 2, 1972 Sunday, o.2cember 3, 1972 Friday, December 8, 1972 Saturday, December 9, 1972 Sunday, December 10, 1972 Friday, December 15, 1972 Saturday, December 16, 1972 Sunday, December 17, 1972 Friday, December 22, 1972 Saturday, December 23, 1972 Sunday, December 24, 1972 Friday, December 29, 1972 SatuLday, December 30, 1972 Sunday, December 31, 1972 JANUARY INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATIO~ 1972-73 CALENDAR Friday, January 5th, 1973 Saturday, January 6th, 1973 Sunday, January 7th, 1973 Friday, January 12th, 1973 Saturday, January 13th, 1973 Sunday, January 14th, 1973 Friday, January 19th, 1973 Saturday, January 20th, 1973 Sunday, Ja~uary 21st, 1973 Friday, January 26th, 1973 Saturday, January 27th, 1973 Sunday, January 28th, 1973 FEBRUARY INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION 1972-73 CALENDAR Friday, February 2, 1973 Saturday, February 3, 1973 SU,1.day, February 4, 1973 Friday, February 9, 1973 Saturday, February 10, 1973 SU3day, February 11, 1973 Friday, February 16, 1973 Saturday, February 17, 1973 Sunday, February 18, 1973 Friday, February 23, 1973 Saturday, February 24, 1973 Sunday, February 25, 1973 MARCH INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATIOr\l 1972-73 CALENDAR Friday, March 2, 1973 Saturday, March 3, 1973 Sunday, March 4, 1973 Friday, March 9, 1973 Saturday, March 10, 1973 Sunday, March 11, 1973 Friday, March 16, 1973 Saturday, March 17, 1973 Sun.day, March 18, 1973 Friday, March 23, 1973 Saturday, March 24, 1973 Sunday, March 25, 1973 Friday, March 30, 1973 Saturday, March 31, 1973 Sunday, April 1, 1973 APRIL INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATIO~ 1972-73 CALENDAR Friday, April 6, 1973 Saturday, April 7, 1973 SU.:1day, April 8, 1973 Friday, April 13, 1973 Saturday, April 14, 1973 SU'1.da y, Ap r i 1 15, 1973 Friday, April 20, 1973 Saturday, April 21, 1973 Sunday, April 22, 1973 Friday, April 27, 1973 Saturday, April 28, 1973 Sunday, April 29, 1973 INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION 1972-73 CALENDAR MAY Friday, May 4, 1973 Saturday, May 5, 1973 Sunday, May 6, 1973 Friday, May 11, 1973 Saturday, May 12, 1973 Sunday, May 13, 1973 Friday, May 18, 1973 Satu:cday, May 19, 1973 Sunday, May 20, 1973 Friday, May 25, 1973 Saturday, May 26, 1973 SU1.day, May 27, 1973 --- -~-~ -- ---- 1972-1973 I.S.I.A. EXAMINER'S CLINIC November 3, 4, 5 AGENDA Friday, Nov. 3rd 7:00 p.m. - Orientation Seminar Certification Policy and Exam Format Saturday, Nov. 4th 9:00 a.m. - Test Figure Demonstrations Demo Team & Certification Committee 12:00 p.m. - Lunch 1:00 p.m. - Test Figure Seminar Demo Team & Certification Committee 5:00 p.m. - Orientation Seminar (Same as Fri.) Certification Policy and Exam Format Sunday, Nov. 5th 9:00 a.m. - Seminar How to conduct pre-examination clinics. Emphasis on Teaching Evaluation and test figure performance. a II SKIPRO ~ 1111 ' News of the Professional Ski Instructors of America, Inc. NOVEMBER 1972 VOL. 6 NO. 6 THE GREAT OLYMPIC TURNDOWN While Nixon swept the nation with a record number of votes, Colorado voters all but sunk hopes of staging the 1976 Winter Olympics in their state. I n an unprecedented move, voters turned down the question of state and local funding thus forcing the Denver Olympic Organizing Committee (DOOC) to disband and the city of Denver to withdraw it's name from consideration as an Olympic site. "But why vote on holding the Olympics? That was already decided, wasn't it?" True. Denver was given the nod by the I nternational Olympic Committee but with the under­standing they would provide necessary facilities to host the world gathering. To do this, Colorado voters were given the chance to vote on a con­stitutional amendment which allowed the state to allocate required- funds. OUTCOME QUESTIONED Many citizens question the out­come of the November 7 vote because of the ballot's confusing wording. Because of the amendment's phrasing, a "NO" vote was needed to support state funding. Those opposed had to vote "YES". Because of this con­fusion, at least two groups have formed calling for either another election or funding from private sources. They claim the voters only voted against state financing for the games and not against the concept of Colorado and Denver hosting them. To that end, a Denver attorney filed a restraining order forbidding the DOOC from disbanding and from advising the IOC of Denver's with­drawal. The November 8th request was granted. In the meantime, confusion reigns as anti-Olympic groups maintain the election outcome was an accurate gauge of voter sentiment. They point to results of Denver's City Charter issue which was a duplicate of the state issue but required a simple "FOR" or "AGAINST" vote. Denver residents turned down that proposal, too. The anti-Olympic feeling probably started in Evergreen, Colorado, a small, foothills community just west of Denver. Evergreen was the original site chosen for Nordic and Bobsled events and residents didn't appreciate the honor. I n fact, many resented the intrusion of bulldozers, con­struction crews and thousands of "I itter spreadi ng" spectators. They formed committees to stop the Olympics, even going so far as to camp, in protest, on the Capitol lawn. The result was signed petitions to place the question on this year's ballot. THE GAME'S FUTURE During a recent Denver news conference, the President of U. S. Olympic Committee voiced regret for the Colorado vote and voiced three possible choices left to the IOC when it meets next spring. They may decide to cancel the '76 Winter Games, choose another American city (Salt Lake City and Lake Placid have expressed interest) or reopen the bidding world-wide. A fourth ,alternative not mentioned during the conference is staging the games at either Grenoble, France or Innsbruck, Austria; both former Olympic sites. Although the future of the games are clouded, one thing appears certain: Colorado will probably not be considered in '76. At least that's the feeling of the Denver group responsible for initial organizing and planning. They remain technically enfranchised only because of a court order. A.SJ.E.F. IS HERE "Big deal," you say and you're righ;;! A.S.I.E.F. means the American Ski Instructors Educational Foundation. 11 is a reality and is the official educational arm of PSIA. First project is hosting the Manage­ment Seminars. Next spring, project two takes place as PSIA stages the first NationaJ Academy. Future projects of A_S.I.E.F. include manual publication, more seminars and possible scholarship grants. The Foundation is being supported - funded if you will - by ski industry membership in PSIA. Many companies have been contacted this season. More will be asked to join in the coming years. The result will be more programs, more services and more involvement in organized skiing. As they say, "A.S.I.E.F. is a biq rlp,a!." HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON PROFESSIONALISM by: Dennis Sanford PSIA Executive Director As I talk with PSIA members, attend their meetings, visit with manufacturers, the ski press and heads of other ski organizations, I'm struck with the word professional ism. More than that, I'm struck with the great progress our own organization has made in attaining professi onal ism. Three years ago, PSIA was fighting hard to save itself from financial ruin. We had few members and practically no resources except our own determination. Many instructors were ready to throw in the towel. Since that time, we've had some very dedicated people come forward and offer their skills. Today, PSIA is growing and moving forward with a well thoughtout plan of action. We are making waves and the industry and the skr public is watching. We've come a long way. Our accomplishments the past few vears are signs of things in the future. i\lot only are we getting things done, we've become respected members of the industry. And why? PSIA has come of age. We are becoming a truly profession­al organization. As members, what have you done lately to promote this professionalism? Have you, through your actions, hel ped to foster the positive image of profes· sional ski teaching? You, as a member of PSIA, represent the only national group of teach ing pros - a group that is quickly gaining stature throughout the skiing world for its technical contribu· tions and honesty. That's certainly to our credit and should make us all very proud. But I submit we've got to go a lot further. The season is just getting underway. It's an excellent time to re-think our role as teaching pros within the broader frame­work of professionalism. Here's what I mean. Each of us is spokesmen for skiing. Through individual example, we effect the future of the sport. The way we conduct our classes, the concern we show our students, the attitudes we bring to ski school. All these "little" things make a big differ­ence when the student decides to buy another lesson. I t can also make a difference when he must face the decision to buy another lift ticket. A strong and positive professional approach can't help but bring people to the sport. On the other hand, a sloppy, "I don't care" attitude about teaching will drive them away, perhaps forever. For years, we concerned ourselves with defending the final finished form. I think we have matured to the point where we must stop defending and begin to go on the offense. We're good. In fact, as a group, we're damned good. The sooner we real ize that, the sooner our professionalism will start showing through. I think this is beginning to happen. I feel it when I meet with you or when reading about your division's activity. When I hear from ski school Director's, I sense the pride they have in their staff and their area. The professionalism we are developing is apparent to industry, too. They are calling on us more and more. PSIA is becoming an influential force within skiing. But no matter how our organization grows or what it plans to do, it must still depend on you and your attitudes. You are PSIA. You will decide our future. USSA TRAINING FILM NOW ON SALE The U. S. alpine program has recently completed the first in a series of train­ing films that have been planned to up· grade coaching and racing. The film "1972 U. S. Ski Team Highlights," features 45 minutes of top international competition from last season. The USSA is offering this training film for sale to racing teams and other interested persons at the cost of production, $120. It is believed that the film is an excellent aid to coaches and racers as a demonstration of current championship racing techniques. To order the film contact the alpine program, U. S. Ski Association, 1726 Champa, Denver, Colorado 80202. A second film on conditioning for ski racers should be completed within the near future. 81 N DIN G CLINICS SCHEDULED Attendance was running well ahead of projections through the first half of the schedule of Binding Mechanics Workshops. The sessions for ski retailers and rental shop operators drew 85 registrations at the opening clinic in Los Angeles, October 16, then 85 more in San Francisco, 98 in Seattle and 119 in Denver. The agenda of important items included discussions on binding mount­ing and ski shop liability, particularly in the rental area. I nstructors were criti­Cized for mixing toe and heel pieces when specifying their own binding com­binations. Another important point was the incompatability of some boots and certain bindings. Ending on a positive note, those attending the conference were updated on work being done by the American Society of Testing Material, who have been studying the safety factors built into each binding. The clinics are being sponsored by Skiing Magazine, Harry A. Leonard & Co., Inc., and with the endorsement of the National Ski Areas Association. The clinics are conducted by Gordon Lipe and representative of most major ski binding manufacturers and importers. PROFESSIONAL SKI INSTRUCTOR OF AMERICA NOVEMBER 1972 VOL. 1 NO.2 I ' Teaching Tillles During the final editing of this year's PSIA Teaching Manual, an interesting new teaching concept emerged. It's really not as much a concept as an idea. Not only that, we're not even sure it's true. At any rate, we'll run the risk of dragging the herring across the trail and lay it all out for your consideration. Ever notice how some instructors seem to move their classes faster than others? Their students learn quicker and before the day is out, are all over the mountain. And there you are, stuck with the slow ones! In an effort to discover why, Skipro presents the saga of the ABILITY CEILING PART I HOW WE LEARN PSIA recently defined three general skiing levels - areas students seem to go through as they learn. They are the comfort range, the learning range, and the survival range. Ever thought how they might relate to your next ski class? Consider the following chart. It shows the learning progress of a typical student trying to control his first sideslip. 1 ) 2) 3) 4) First traverse. All is going well when suddenly, skis flatten and begin to slide. After stopping, student is back to the traverse and all is well. There they go agai n but now the student has learned to relax and "ride" the skis out. What's this? A gliding wedge across the hill. "Oh well, '" <1l >0) ':; C ~ '" c7i cc 0) C <1l .- 0) c c ~ '" ~cc -.J it's just like doing it straight down the fall line," the 8) student says. 5) Now the instructor asks that the uphill ski be turned 9) parallel with the downhill. 6) More speed now and the student is asked to sink as he 10) pi vots the ski. 7) Same thing. Oops. Too much speed. 11) Now we're back to those wedge turns. The ones with the steeri ng action. More speed. Steeper terrain. More sinking. More steering. "Hey. My skis are really skidding." "Start that skid from a traverse and make it more rounded? You've got to be kidding." Man. This is duck soup. And so it goes. Every learning experience requires the student to experience the levels of comfort, learning and survival. As instructors, we're guiding our students in and out of these areas - from the known to the unknown. And notice please. As each phase is conquered and the student returns to his "comfort range," his ability ceiling is raised and the comfort zone increased. Maybe that's why mileage is a big part of the learning experience. I PART II THE LEARNING RATE How quickly does your class learn? Using elements from the other graph, their ability might be charted like this: w f­ « a: l? z z a: « w ...J CLASS A B c D E F As the student moves from level to level, his ability ceiling continues to increase. The rate of increase depends partially on his own attitudes and goals and partially on your teaching ability! (Of course, the teaching method you use - ATM, Direct Parallel, Arlberg - and the student's equipment playa part but let's keep it simple.) The question is: How can we increase the ability ceiling rate of climb A B C D E F without a high ski school drop out rate? ';', Send your cards and letters to: Teaching Times c/o PSIA, 1801 York Street, Denver 80206. Winning answers will be printed next month. Good luck and don't forget to smile. The fresh air is good for your teeth. Don't teach skiing ... PROFESSIONAL SKI INSTRUCTOR OF AMERICA ... teach peOPI~ 1111 ' MADONNA PLANS SKI CAMP The third annual Madonna Mountain Downhill Training Camp will be held December 8-10, according to Madonna Mountain Ski Club program director Gary Vaughn. Coaches will include Vaughn, Erie Morse, Walt Scofield and Arnie Kirbach. Cost of the camp is $70 which covers accommodations, lifts, meals and entry fees for the race. Application deadline is November 30_ For further informa­tion, contact Vaughn, 7 Layfayette Drive, Jericho, Vt. 05465. ALL ABOARD OR STOW AWAY FOR STOWE Tired of western style skiing, PSIA is heading east next spring for the annual Congress, April 5-8, in Stowe, Vermont. Fresh lobster, clam bakes, guided tours, plenty of parties, all the really great things will be happening under the batton of Ski School Director Kerr Sparks and his gang. Rumors have it that skiing will also be happening. And some hot, hot shots will be doing their thing. Another rumor states there will be special group air-fare rates available to PSIA members. To wit: San Francisco/ Los Angeles to convention save $64. From Chicago, save $45. To get more information on how to save big money when you fly to Stowe, and also to see if the rumor's true, write PSIA in Denver. SNOWMASS TO HOST SKI WEEK More than 2,500 skiers from through­out the Untied States are expected at Snowmass, Colorado, for the third an nual United States Ski Association (USSA) Ski Week January 6-13, 1973. Free style skiing events will be held and demonstration teams from various ski manufacturers will show what it's all about in free-style skiing. PSIA's Demo Team will be on hand to show the new ATM and maybe sign up some customers for you. Ski touring will also be provided on a daily basis as will Proficiency Ski Tests. Lodging for Ski Week '73 attendees will be at the Snowmass Resort but all Aspen Ski Corporation areas will be made available for skiing at discounted rates. PSIA OFFERS INSURANCE PROGRAM We really care. So much so that we've assigned New York insurance brokers Marsh and McLennan to provide a low cost accident, sickness and dis­ability insurance program for our members. M and M will soon be con­tacting all PSIA members. M and M will soon be contacting all PSIA members by mail with full details. Cost is low since PSIA is a pretty good sized group. NOW WOMEN ARE RACING FOR $ $ $ A new women's professional ski race circuit will kick off this season with the first races scheduled at Snowmass, Colorado, January 18 thru 20, which is also the start of National Ski Week. Racing will consist of both slalom and giant slalom based on face-to-face dual FRENCH SCHOOL OFFERED The French National Ski School has again extended an invitation to PSIA members to attend their training session scheduled March 5 to April 7, 1973. Application may be obtained by writing PSIA. elimination contests the same as the men's pro races have used, and with prize money totaling $3,400 plus a possible bonus to the top winner of an added $1,000 with second place set at $500 and third at $200. Contingency money from ski, boot, and clothing manufacturers will be extra for the racers. Sponsored by Hang Ten, sportswear manufacturer, these will be the first races which will give American women a shot at the sort of racing long open to men . . Despite the fact that women have won many medals in International competition, they have always been shut out of the lucrative aspects of skiing - heading ski schools, getting commercial assignments in advertising_ Following the success of the Virginia Slims approach in tennis, Hang Ten plans to invite forty of America's top women ski instructors and former international racers to participate. .. DON'T TEACH SKIING ... TEACH PEOPLE Help Wanted Wanted: Fully certified ski instructor (preferably formally married) with management ability ... to take complete charge of a newly formed membership club for divorcees. The responsibilities include organizing, managing and promoting. Send resume and recent photo to: Suzy Weiss 3241 So. Magnolia Denver, Colo. 80222 . I i ~IIII' Instructors wanted - certified, excellent skier, to provide instructor training. Race experience required. Contact: Phil Kerridge Director China Peak Ski School Box 236 Lakeshore, California 93634 WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO ? It hasn't been many years since PSIA reorganized, moved their office, hired an Executive Director and introduced some nifty new services. And all with a 33% decrease in dues! Last season your $10 dues represented $14.99 in services, most going to direct member·benefits. So why is PSIA still in the black? Simple. Last year, royalty payments and the profit from pin and patch sales made up the difference. This year, however, is a different story. The royalty payments will be smaller because of voiding the Corvette agreement. And membership services have increased. The 1972-73 season is expected to see PSIA payout $13.69 per member and next year's cost will be even higher. Projections call for services amounting to $17.89 per member. So what are you getting for your $10 investment? At the present rate, PSIA expects to finish it's fiscal year in the red, so you're getting a lot more than your money's worth. Quite a return on your investment. Heartening, isn't it? FREE STYLE HART-STYLE The Far West Ski Association has announced that the Hart Ski Company will sponsor six major freestyle ski com­petitions within the division during the 1972-73 season. The freestyle tournaments will be open to all Far West division members at no charge, unless the participant chooses to take medalist tests, for which a $4 fee is required. Rules and regulations for the meets will be published in a 14-page brochure. Sunset magazine has been commissioned by Hart to produce 50,000 copies of the explanatory brochure. The medalist program involves the completion of compulsory figures. An explanation of the 45 figures is available from Far West Ski Association, 813 Howard Street, San Francisco, California 94103. professionaL ski instructors of america, inc. 1801 york street WHO? Congratulations to Keith Lange of Intermountain, Bill Burgess of Rocky Mountain and Jack Briner of Central. All were recently elected President of their divisions. A new group. The National Ski Foundation formed as a union of PSIA, NSPS, USSA, SIA and NSAA. They will attempt to deal with problems com­mon to the ski industry. Their marriage potentially makes NSF the largest and most influential group in organized skiing. Hank Kashiwa, super hot racer has joined ·the pro racers. Will hold a key spot on Hart's Racing Team. Jackson Hole Ski Racing Camp has some new sponsors. Bass Sports, Ltd. and Hexcel Ski Corp. are joining forces. Dates are Dec. 17-23. May 13-20. June 6-15,17-26 and June 28-July 7. By the way, the Hexcel water ski has already garnered a 'bunch of trophies. denver, coLorado 80206 a/ c 303 .122-0041 TO: , :' 8~121C25 POND BONNIE R 7234 JONATHAN CIR SALT AlKE CIT'f Ul 84121 1972-1973 LS.LA. EXAMINER'S CLINIC November 3, 4, 5 AGENDA Friday, Nov. 3rd 7:00 p.m. - Orientation Seminar Certification Policy and Exam Format Saturday, Nov. 4th 9:00 a.m. - Test Figure Demonstrations Demo Team & Certification Committee 12:00 p.m. - Lunch 1:00 p.m. - Test Figure Seminar Demo Team & Certification Committee 5:00 p.m. - Orientation Seminar (Same as Fri.) Certification Policy and Exam Format Sunday, Nov. 5th 9:00 a.m. - Seminar How to conduct pre-examination clinics. Emphasis on Teaching Evaluation and test figure performance. FROM ) INSTRUCTOR TO INSTRUCTOR December 1970 ADDISON TO HEAD RMSIA At the Board of Directors meeting held after the films on Sunday. Nov. I, Mark Addison was elected president to succeed Jerry Muth. Larry Mullins was elected executive vice president to succeed Addison. It was announced at the meeting that Bill Duddy was elected board member at large. Other new board members, elected at their district meetings are: Larry Petersen, Front Range; Bob Gagne, Western, and Bill Burgess, Southern. ANNUAL MEETING REFLECTS GOALS A canoe paddle was presented to Jerry Muth. Suggestions for a National Ski Academy were aired. Instructors may not know enough about ski equipment. PSIA can be of some tangible help to all of us. Certification exams need to be re­vamped. And Charlie Patterson's beautiful German Shepard helped elect Mark Addison as President and Larry Mullins executive vice-president. Panel members at the annual seminar discussed skiing as a business and urged an interchange of ideas so progress can be made. Panel members are, left to right, Bob Kendall, Lange Ca.; George Engel, Winter Park; Ted Wegener, Garcia Ski Corporation, and Dave Gorsuch of Gorsuch Ltd. Soun~ weird? It's not weird, this will give you some idea of the range of the subjects discussed at the annual meeting in Aspen. It also indicates what is and will be important to RMSIA in the months to come. Here are some of the specifics: Roger Tilkemeir presented a welI decorated canoe paddle to Jerry Muth to signify that we must alI pull together in this business of skiing. And i~ is a "business" which was emphasized over and over by the panel members. We are in business as instructors, and it is to our mutual benefit that we work verv closely with the ski retailer, the manufacturer and of cours~ the area where we teach people to ski. This also applies to rental shops at the area as welI as the area ski shops. We have much to gain by cooperative effort and much to lose by going our own separate ways-paralIel, but never meeting. Lets keep our skis paralIel but not our minds and attitudes. Only through exchange of idea~ can we make progress in our busi­ness of ski teaching. There must be a criss-cross of thoughts and actions. PANEL DISCUSSIONS LIVELY The panel discussions were lively, interesting, fulI of audi­ence participation and resulted in many sound suggestions. The panel on "RMSIA" was moderated by Curt Chase and Duane Roehling, "PSIA" was moderated by Jerry Muth. "The Ski Shop, Rentals and Instructors" was moderated by George Engel and Dave Gorsuch. And "Ski Manufacturers" was moderated by Ted Wegener and Bob Kendall from Garcia and Lange respectively. Let's look at them one at a time. "RMSIA": Certification seemed to be the big word on this panel, and it is certain that Robel Straubhaar and his team listened carefuIIy to alI the suggestions, both pro and can, in regard to the present system. This is a tough area to handle, but we have an expert in charge, Robel, and we believe an open-minded one. Nothing is ever perfect, the panel decided, but changes must be given careful consideration so that they are for the benefit of the most people and for the good of ski instruction in general. Communication between members was heavily stressed also so that misunderstandings can be avoided if possible and (this from Erich Windisch) "please" send in suggestions! "PSIA": In general, PSIA is alive and almost weII. RMSIA has turned over its PSIA dues collected from all of you to them. They have an office now in Denver that is staffed. It looks like they will be able to function for our benefit in the coming months. The session was a hot one, full of questions, suggestions, mystery (at the outset) and all extremely well moderated by Jerry Muth. Jerry knew the answers and fielded the questions ably and calmly. For one thing, his handling of the subject went a long way towards helping most of us gain a good deal of under­standing of the current status of PSIA. From this understand­ing came a lot of good suggestions in regard to its function in relation to the instructor. For example: A national ski academy for study (on a year around basis) of techniques a"nd general improvement, a film library for use by t Jr any ski area for training, technical manual inserts, Group buying of ski equipmeflt for instructors, job placement, and Interski. "Ski Shop, Rentals & Instructors"': This was an interesting workshop that covered a wide range of subjects. A small amount of time was spent on discounts for instructors with no definite conclusions reached. It seems to boil down to the fact that this is a matter to be handled individually between in­structor and ski shop, although some suggestions were made about records of items recommended by instructors and so forth. But out of this came an interesting point; namely, that we as instructors, in general, have a rather spotty knowledge at best of the very equipment that we use. This applies mostly to bindings but also includes boots and skis of course. One very good and worthwhile suggestion came out of this from Jan French. She would like to see some equipment workshops at the next annual meeting. The idea would be that the manufacturers would put on demonstrations of their equipment, in detail, so that everybody in attendance could see each piece of equipment and learn about its function and mechanics. There was some discussion about who should adjust bindings and how much. This has some legal overtones and could not be settled. Skeeter Werner Walker is using a special rental card that could provide some protection for the instructor who does make binding adjustments on the mountain. Finally, in terms of the meeting itself, three excellent films were shown late Sunday morning: ( 1) our own RMSIA film, (2) The North American Ski Instructors Congress (NASIC) film and (3) the Aspen Images film. Anybody who hasn't seen the RMSIA film on techniques has really missed something. Of course we are a little prejudiced about it, but the demonstrations are beautiful, and Jim Riley's narration make us wOllder why he doesn't do this for a living as well as his many other activities! The RMSIA film has several copies for use by any member for an organization of instructors, groups generally and is a great public relations tool. Write Rudi Schnackenberg for copies or to the Murrary Distributing Co. in Denver. Area Notes LOVELAND MEETING IMPRESSIVE The Loveland Basin Ski School meeting was quite impressive based on the number of people who seem to want to teach there this year. The meeting was held in the downtown YWCA in the auditorium! We wondered at first why they wanted such a big room. It didn't take long to find out. A total of 116 former instructors turned out and 108 new people who evidently are interested at least in hearing their story. Their clinics this year cost $40.00 and all who want to teach must go through the clinic sessions. This includes formerr instructors as well. Bud Marolt, ski school director, laid down the law in no uncerta£ {ms for his instructors from mode of dress and hair style to camp tickets, pay schedules, working hours and more. Very impressive. We couldn't help but notice how many cute chicks Bud seems to have in his school. Maybe this is the big attraction. DREAM, WORK MAKE REALITY In this age of automation, when everybody seems to be only a number, when the great American dream seems to be only a part of history, it is heart-warming to hear about one man's dream that over a period of 30 years has finally come true! It also shows dreams come true through hard work. This is just what happened at Keystone, the state's newest ski area, and from all appearances and conversation is destined to become one of the country's finest. Max Dercum was the man with the dream and he is now the ski school director at the Keystone area. His son, Rolf, is assistant director. For those of use who have known the Dercums; Max, Edna, Sunni and Rolf over the years, it is great to see this idea, so long nourished by them, come into reality. Colorado has, of course, had many new ski areas develop over the past 10 years, but this one has a certain amount of sentiment attached to it and for that reason is special and may give some of us a renewed hope that if we persist long enough in an idea that it is sound and have enough faith and determination, our idea has a good chance of becoming reality. Keystone itself is something to behold. There are two warming houses or lodges there at present. One, Key top, is set in the forest at the summit of the mountain and has 11,000 square feet of lounge, eating and viewing area. Keybase, at the bottom, has 22,000 feet of space and holds a ski shop, ski school headquarters, eating area, child care center and the the usual other accoutrements. The vertical drop is 2,340 feet with more than 200 acres of trails-now. Expansion plans are a little hard for the mind to grasp, but it is extensive to say the least. The longest trail, Schoolmarm, named aftern an old mining claim, is over 17,000 feet long. To quote the "poop sheet"-"Keystone is blessed with ski trails that are long, undulating and windless." But to ski it-that is something else! GET RESERVATIONS NOW The followirig is quoted from Cervi's Journal on Sept. 23, 1970. Sounds like a good idea. It will be interesting to see how this works and if other areas pick it up. "An announcement by Lawrence Jump, president of Arapa­hoe Basin Inc., may portend the future for ski enthusiasts throughout Colorado and for visitors from out of state. The announcement takes special note of crowded weekend condi­tions at the area: 'Not only are tow lines too long but parking, cafeteria lines, rental shop, all these are similarly affected. Too many people in too little space.' "Solution: reserved skiing. The concept will go into effect at Arapahoe Basin the first weekend of the 1970-71 season, a gOL lIe especially when you consider some of the handi-caps that Duane works under. He sends his instructors to Colorado whenever possible just to observe and learn. Whcn hc feels they are ready, they try for certification and almost always pa&~. There is no run­ning water at his ski area, so they bring in drinking water and use a half-moon house for the other things. For those of you too young to remember. a half-moon house is a "Chic Sale" and for the really young, that is an outdoor toilet! The "restaurant" is run by the local Boy Scout troop and the proceeds go to benefit and enlarge their program. As Duane puts it, "the food is not too good, but the cause is excellent." This is no fancy ski area, but it is meeting the needs of the Los Alamos skiers and meeting it well. They get top­flight instruction by well qualified men-not because of the fancy surroundings, but because Duane and his instructors are interested, weI! trained and feel that the most important thing is that people learn how to ski properly and have fun doing it. Maybe meeting the needs of skiers is really what it's all about! We think Duane is to be highly commended for running a great ski school in :m unheralded place under not-so-perfect conditions. This takes talent, ingenuity and devotion. Maybe we can all learn something from Pajarito Mountain and its ski school. KARL SCHNACKENBERG DIES Karl Schnackenberg, long-time member of RMSIA and brother of executive secretary Rudi, died unexpectedly Nov. 9 of a heart attack. Karl had been on the RMS[A Board of Directors, was an examiner and taught for many years at Mount Werner in Steamboat Springs. He was an instructor at Camp Hale and was a member of the 10th Mountain Division. Those who knew him, both RMS[A members and his many students, will miss him and remember him as an example of what a dedicated instructor could be. INSTRUCTOR TO INSTRUCTOR is a publication for members of the Rocky Mountoin Ski Instructors Assn. of the Rocky Moun­toin Division of the United States Ski Assn. Edited by Tom S. Stein. 500 S. Lafayette Lane, Englewood, Colo. 80110. Phone: [phone]. Executive Secretary Rudi Schnackenberg, P. O. Box 4, Steamboat Sprinqs, Colo. 80477. \ . with 1600 skiers being the maximum allowed (, /iturdays and Sundays. "Reservations will close at noon on Friday for the week­end, and open puhlic sales at Arapahoe Basin will be made only until 1,600 tickets have heen i~';ued. Advance reserva­tions will be availahle at the ski area and at several Denver area stores." "UTrLE BIRD" FLYING HIGH "Speed and maneuverability on a virtually frictionless surface with the llse of flat surfaces." This statement, slightly altered, is how a physicist descrihed skiing to Duane Roehling, director of the ski school at Los Alamos-and therein lies an unusual story. Los Alamos Ski Area is unusual and has had some unusual guests, but probably the most prominent among them was Enrico Fermi, left, who with Einstein, was mOISt responsible for the atomic boom. The other man is David Inglis, a fellow scien­tist. Picture was taken about 1945. If skiing is getting pretty technical. it is also, at least in New Mexico, getting pretty scientific. Duane runs a ski school at what is one of the most unusual ski areas in the West and mayhe the country. The name of the area is Pajarito Mountain which is Spanish for Little Bird. It was hegun in the 1950's and had over 1,000 ft. of rope tows to begin with. ]n 1962. aT-Bar was put in, and in 1969 a Rihlet Double Chair lift. The chair lift was paid for by a sort of bond issue sponsored by the members of the ski club that owns the area. Over $135,000 was raised for it in two weeks! The ski club, called the Los Alamos Ski Club, has 2500 members and owns the area and its 450 acres. The memhership is made up of people from Los Alamos, the once highly secret place run by the Atomic Energy Commission and UCLA. The ski school members and its director are really some­thing! Duane Roehling is a physicist (he took over as ski school director in 1958), he has three other physicists as instructors, one metallurgist, one mathematician, one mechan­ical engineer and six other assorted ,cientists. Of his 12 in­structors, seven are certified! A good record for any area and ROCKY MOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION P.O. BoX 4 -- steamboat Springs, Colo. 80477 Phone: a/c 303 879-0499 NOTES FROM EXECUTIVE SECREl' ARY : November 1. PLEASE KEEP THIS OFFICE INFORMED OF ANY CHANGE IN YOUR PERMANENl' MAILING ADDRESS II We have again received back a sizable number of members' mail following our October mailing. 1970 (If your mail is being sent to your home address and is being forwarded on to you without any diffieu1ty, we do not need your present school address, present working address, etc. as we prefer to keep the number of mailing plates per member to a minimum - Thanks for your cooperation') '2. The following may be obtained by writing your request to the Executive Secretary: a) BIG PIN (include check for $5.00 and advise how you wish your name shawn) b) LAPEL TYPE PIN (include check for $2.00) c) loD. CARD (include 1" x 1" photo) there is no charge for I.D. cards d) TECHNICAL MANUAL - no charge (NOTE: Items a, b, c, & d apply to stage I ~nd stage II members only) d) RMSIA HANDBOOK (include check for $5.00) e) Copies of the following: 1. 1970 Certification Exam Results 2. 1971 RMSIA Certification Policy 3. Current Membership List (including additions sheets & address changes sheets) 4. Revocation of Membership-Procedure (for By-Law section of RMSIA Handbook) 5. Proposed 1970-71 Budget 6. 1969-70 Financial Sunnnary a) Financial Summary of 1970 Exams 7. Thoughts on Angulation pamphlet 3. This is to advise that the Mt. Werner Ski area is now officially known as the Steamboat Springs Ski Area and Loris Werner is director of the Steamboat Springs Ski School. IN MEMORIAM "Blessed be the Lord that hath given rest unto his people" I Kings 8:56 KARL SCHNACKENBERG Joined prior to 1958 Died suddenly of heart attack on 11/9/70 13. 17. RMSIA BOD MEETING Aspen, Coloo 11/1/70 Page Three In accordance with the suggestion made at the Annual membership meeting, the Board discussed a pay increase for the Executive Secy. Following discussion, it was. l-SC ( DoRoehling, BoBurgess) THAT. "The Executive Secretary's salary be increased by $100000 per month, making a total of $6,000000 per year, and that the increase be retroactive to the beginning of this fiscal year - August 1st, 1970." (this salary included allowance for office rent, heat, and electricity expenses) Different types of insurance, retirement fund, etc. were discussed as to what RMSIA might work out to make available to its members. Larry Petersen was appointed to look into the different possibilities and report his findings back to the Board. Don Kurtz, Preso of NRMSIA, invited a representative of RMSIA to attend their annual meeting on November 20th, 21st, & 22nd, in Bozeman, Montana 0 Larry Mullin was asked to attend as HMSIA representative. The President, Mark Addison, expressed to the Board, his hope that all opinions would be brought out at all times so that complete thought and discussion could be given to situations. Hopefully, by loo~ing at all sides of a situation, the Board can come up with the best solutiono A replica of our lapel type pin (made in 14K gold) was presented to the Board, along with a letter from Vino Anthony (one of our RMSIA members) who made the pino The idea Vino presented to the Board was that this pin could be used for special awards, special recognition, sold to members of long standing, etco, as the Board saw fit. :Wollowing discussion, no policy for the use of the pin was established at this timeo The next BOD meeting will be held on Monday, January 18th, 1971 at 7130 pomo at the Boomerang Lodge in Aspeno (This is in conjunction with the Certification Exam at Aspen.) There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5.15 p.m. Rudi Schnackenberg, Exec. Secyo-Rl-SIA The following article was received from one of our members. "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done bettero The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat, who strives va~i&'w~vJ who errs and comes up short; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst p if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those timid souls who know neither victory or defeat." BECOME INVOLVEDll - RMSIA ANNUAL MEETING Aspen,Coloo-Novo 1st, 1970 Page Two 5.c) continued (ExecoSecy. report) ever, during the processing of a membership mailing and exam times (when there is no one in the office), the mail does "pile up" a l1ttle o He informed the members that RMSIA appreciates receiving your ideas, suggestions and questions so "keep them coming"o He again stressed the importance of keeping him informed as to any change in your permanent mailing addTess and finally -- HEAD YOUR RMSIA MAILINGS - KEEP INFORMED! d) Certification Viceo Preso, Robel Straubhaar reported that a total of 291 candidates were examined in the 5 exams given this past yearo He thanked all of those who worked on the exams as well as others who helped to make the exams a successo e) In the absence of Ron James, The Ass'to Communications V.Po, Tom Stein reported that 6 issues of the Newsletter had been published this past year and that he hopes to get more information to the news media this year in order to further the image of RMSIAo f) The Technical Committee Chairman's (Horst Abraham) report was read by Larry Mullino Horst expressed his confidence that the new manual will facilitate exams considerably. He listed a few of his future goals one of which was trying to implement a "more than one da.y" examo He ended his report with a motion to recommend that the BOD consider a longer exam - (this was seconded by Duane Roehling and passed by the membership) g) Ski School Directors' Committee Chairman's (Fritz Tatzer) report was given by Bill Burgess who reported on the Ski School Directors meeting which was held in Durango on September 12th, 1970 and told of some things that were discussed at the meetingo MSC (H oGarger,PoTar1ey) THAT. "Reports be approved as presentedo" 60 Roger Tilkemeier talked to the group about USSA and, in particular, RMDo He stressed that all active Stage I & Stage II members of RMSIA are given membership, as a group, in HMD for $10 00 per membero (Note I This $1.00 is paid by RMSIA from your present dues as an added benefit of belonging to RMSIA - you will not receive a statement for this membership fee) 70 Seminar Discussion Group Reports were as follows, (See Newsletter) a) RMSIA - Where do we go in the future? Duane Roehling b) PSIA - What's going on here a.nd why Jerry Moth c) The Ski Shop, Rentals, & Instructors, etco" George Engel d) Ski Manufacturers- etc. - Bob Kendal MSC (Don Parker,C1iff Gibbs) TO. "Accept reports on Seminar Discussion Groupso" 80 Tom Patterson, Budget Committee Chairman, presented the Financial Summary for 1969-70 and the Proposed Budget for 1970-710 MSC (ToPatterson, MoDercum) TO. "Approve proposed rudgeto" Note I During the discussion of the Budget and RMSIA finances, the following suggestions were made for the BOD's consideration, a) investigate the feasibility of pension plans, retirement plans, family insuranoe, etc. for members b) raise in salary for the executive secyo to be more commensurate with bours worked, rent allowance for office space, heat and electricity expenseo The membership was advised that these suggestions would be put on the BOD agendao It was also announced that Mutual of Omaha has again made available an Instructor Aocident Policy for $11050 for RMSIA instructors. (applications available from Execo Se010) 9. A RMSIA member reoommended that the BOD discuss the possibility of RMSIA fully certified instructors being allowed to teach at all RMSIA areas of their ohoiceo 10. Jerry Muth introduced new Board Members as follows, Front Range District" Larry Petersen Western Slope District - Bob Gagne Southern District - Bill Burgess Member at Large - Bill Duddy - RMSIA 1970 SEMINAR Aspen Institute Aspen, Colo e - October 31, 1970 President Jerry Muth opened the Seminar at 10:00 a.m. by welcoming 185 members and guests o He then introduced guests: Mr. Don Kurtz - Pres. of NRMSIA, Mro Clark Parkinson - Pres. of ISlA, Mr. Ron Parody - Certification Chairman of CSIA, and guest speaker, Roger Tilkemeier of RMD-USSA. Mro Tilkemeier's topic was "We're In The Same Boat, So Let's All Pull On The Oars Together." This was followed by a panel discussion on various parts of the ski industry and how they all depend on each other. Pa.nel members were, George Engel, Dave Gorsuch, Ted Wegener, and Bob Kendall. Following a lunch break, the group returned to the Aspen Institute and attended Seminar Sessions. (each 1 hr. session was repeated 3 times so that members had an opportunity to attend 3 of the 4 offered sessions during the afternoon) Sessions were as follows. 1) RMSIA; Where Do We Go In The Future? -Curt Chase, Duane Roehling, & Craig Jacobie 2) PSIA; What's Going on Here and Why -Jerry Muth 3) The Ski Shop, Rentals & Instructors­Let's Get It All Together 4) Ski Manufacturers-We Need Them, (See enclosed Newsletter for "George Engel, Dave Gorsuch They Need Us-Ted Wegener, Bob Kendall additional information regarding Seminar) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RMSIA ANNUAL MEETING Aspen Institute Aspen, Colo o - Nov. 1, 1970 Note: MSC indicates "moved, seconded, & carried" The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. by retiring President, Jerry Muth. Jerry expressed his pleasure at the number in attendance and commended the Seminar Session Leaders for their fine efforts in Saturday's program and commented on the members interest which was shown in the sessions Saturday afternoon. He also commended and thanked Mark Addison, Craig Jacobie, and their committee members for the job they had done in organizing the Seminar and Annual Meeting. 10 Execo Secy., Rudi Schnackenberg, presented proof of notice of the 1970 Annual Meeting which was sent to all members on october 12th, 19700 2. MSC (J. Isham, Po Tarley) TO: "Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last annual meeting and to approve them as sent out to the membershipo" 30 Jim Riley was appointed by the President to serve as Parlimentarian for the meeting. 40 The President appointed Karl Schnackenberg to serve ~ ~. -'-~an of the credentials and vote committee 0 5. REPORTS. a) Retiring President, Jerry Muth presented his re~ort regarding the past year's activities and accomplishments of RMSIA which included: 1) NASIC 2) RMSIA Technical Manual 3) RMSIA Technique Film. He stated that RMSIA is the outstanding instructors' organization in the U.S. because more & more individual instructors are becoming involved and contributing their efforts to RMSIA. He also reported that after much time and hasseling, PSIA is now reorganized and on the road to recovery. b) Executive Vice President, Mark Addison, gave his report and announced B-ill Duddy, having received the majority of votes on ballots returned, was the new t'member-at-large" representative to the BOD. c) The Exec. Secy. reported that 2947 hours were put in this past year, or more than 245 hrs. per month. That 664 letters had been written in addition to other form letters and processing of pin orders, I.D. cards, requests for information, etc. He stated that the office tries to give prompt replies to all requests, etc., how- --------~-- ~~~~- RMSIA BOD HEETING Aspen, Colo. 11/1/70 Page Two 3. INACTIVE STATUS REQUESTS, MSC (B.Duddy, B.LaCouter) TO, "Approve request from Rudolf Ko Grubero" 40 TRANSFER REQUESTSI MBC (DoRoehling, B.LaCouter) TOI IIApprove requests, pending completion of requirements, from I Roderick Carnie, Bruce Ferell, Tom Kilroy, Phil Millero "Timmie" Purkiss, John Stovall, Cliff Taylor, & Weems Westfeldo" 5. ACTIVE STATUS REQUESTSI MSC (RoStraubhaar, Lo Petersen) TOI "Approve request from Rick NardoN 60 REQUEST FOR REINSTATEMENT I Following discussion, it wasl MBC (R.Straubhaar, Bo Burgess) THAT I "Request from Jon Colt be denied and that in order to again become a member of RMSIA, he must register with RMSIA and pass a certification exam." (Jon had not paid dues since 1967 and was dropped in June of 1970 following suspension period of 6 months o ) 7. CORRESPONDENCEs a) Letter from Ann Russell relating her teaching experiences in France was presented. Following discussion, it wass MSC (R.Straubhaar, B. Burgess) THATs "Ann be allowed clinic credit for this lettero" b) Letter of resignation from Fred Sorensen was presented. Following discussion regarding ~Ted's health condition, which forced his resignation, it was. MBC (R.Straubhaar, BoLaCouter) THAT. tlFred be granted an honorary membership in RMSIA in recognition of his many yca:rs membership in Rr£IA. II c) A paper on IITeaching Techniques for Five & Six Year Old Skiersll was presented to the Board. (This was referred to Larry Mullin & Duane Roehling for consideration in the "Teaching Methods" pamphlet they are putting togethero ) 80 Seminar, Annual Meeting, and District Meetings were briefly summarized. a) One suggestion was that manufacturer representatives be contacted to bring their new equipment (bindings, etc.) for examination & demonstration and that members be encouraged to work with the new bindings, etc. 9. INTERSKII a) MBC. (B. Duddy, RoStraubhaar) THAT. "Clinic credit be allowed for attending Interski, providing member checks in with official RMSIA delegate." (Jerry Muth) b) MSC (C.Ja.cobie, Bo Duddy) THAT I "Jerry Muth be a.ppointed as RMSIA delegate to Interski." 100 CERTIFICATIONs a) Apprentice Examiner Applications from Jan Johannessen, Bjorn Lilledal, Larry Petersen, and Richard Kennell were presentedo Action was tabled until future BOD meeting. b) Samples of plastic badges were presented and it was the decision to use a "one slot" badge with large RMSIA emblem at the top. c) r£c (B. Gagne , B.LaCouter) THATs IIJim Isham be includc"'_ -- "nl1l1llittee to make up pamphlet tlSo You Want To Become An Examiner Of RMSIA". d) It was brought to the Board's attention that the Mto Lemmon area in Arizona again requests a clinic for its instructors (expenses to be paid by them as before). Larry Mullin was appointed to set up this clinic and work out the details with the Mto Lemmon ski school director. 110 MBC (Rostraubhaar, LoMullin) TO. tlMake our RMSIA Handbook available to our registered members, as well as our Stage I and Stage II members, for $5000." 120 Following Discussion, the President asked Tom Patterson to write to the U.S.F.S. asking them to advise us of their policy as to the issuance of lIuse permits" and the stipulations includedo This action was taken because one of our members present, asked that RMSIA write to the U.S.F.S. requesting that any RMSIA Fully Certified Instructor be issued a use permit, upon his request, and that he be allowed to teach students, who have hired him, on any Forest land at any ski areao (At present, an instructor must have the OK of the Ski School Director and/or area manager before he may teach for pay at a ski area.) RMSIA ANNUAL MEETING Aspen, Coloo. Novo 1st, 1970 Page Three 110 The President, Jerry Muth, then introduced the Executive Vice Preso for 1970-71- Larry Mullin - who then introduced the new President for 1970-71 - Mark Addison 120 Mark Addison, new RMSIA president, following a short talk about his feelings towards RMSIA, introduced the committee chairmen for 1970-710 He then introduced, and presented RMSIA plaques to, the retiring Board members, Jerry Muth, Jim Isham, Theo Moosburger, and Jim Nelson. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12,00 noon. Rudi Schnackenberg, Executive Secy.-RMSIA Following the meeting, three films were shown: 1) RMSIA Technique Film 2) NASIC Film :3 ) ASPEN IMAGES Film * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RMBIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Boomerang Lodge-Aspen, Coloo saturday - Octo 31st, 1970 The mee·;.:,~g was called to order at 5130 pomo by president, Jerry Mutho Board members present weres Mark Addison, Robel Straubhaar, Tom Patterson, Larry Mullin, Bill LaCouter, Craig Jacobie, Duane Roehling, & Theo Moos burger 0 New Board members present were, Bob Gagne, Bill Burgess, & Larry Peterseno Others present were, Jim Riley, Charles Paterson, Tom Stein, Hank Emery, Lee Moos burger , & Peter Frischo ELECTION OF OFFICERS, a) Mark Addison was nominated for president b) ftSC (T oPatters on , CoJacobie) THAT: "nominations be closedo" MSC (Do Roehling, BoLaCouter) THAT: "the Execo Secyo be instructed to cast a unanimous vote of the Board for Mark Addison o" Tom Patterson and Larry Mullin were nominated for the office of Executive Vice.Preso MSC (Jo Muth,RoStraubhaar) THAT: "nominations be closedo" Larry Mullin was elected Executive Vice Preso by ballot MBC (DoRoehling, T.Patterson) THAT I "A special vote of thanks and appreciation for a job well done, be given to out-going president, Jerry Muth o" The Board thanked Charles Paterson for the refreshments and U~P of the meeting room. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 pomo * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RMSIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ~~TING Boomerang Lodge-Aspen, Coloo Sunday - Novo 1st, 1970 The meeting was called to order at 2:50 p.mo by president, Mark Addisono Board members present werel Bill LaCouter, Bob Gagne, Bill Duddy, Larry Mullin, Robel Straubhaar, Bill Burgess, Larry Petersen, Duane Roehling, Tom Patterson, & Craig Jacobieo Also in attendance were. Jerry Muth, Theo Moosburger, Jim Isham, Charles Paterson, Don Lemos, Peter Tarley, Don Welch, Polly Addison, Hank Emery, Susan Duddy, and guests, Mrso Don Welch and Mrs. Larry Peterseno 10 MSC (BoLaCouter,BoGagne) TO. "Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the September meeting a.'1d to approve them as sent out to the membership 0 " 20 CLINIC EXCUSE REQUESTS I MBC (Lo Mullin ,RoStraubhaar ) TO, t'Approve requests from William Fink and Andrew yates."