Newsletter and Calendar, May 2001 , Editor: Lynn Kovacs
NWSCC & PACRAT BOARD ELECTIONS

This June 20, 2001 NWSCC Council meeting will include the election of the 2001-
2002 NWSCC and PACRAT Board positions. It is very important that NWSCC Club
Reps attend this meeting, or send a delegate. Each club is allowed only one
vote.

NWSCC Board:

a.. Chairperson: Sheri Parshall
b.. Vice-Chair: Marilyn Sigler
c.. Sylvia Kearns
d.. Secretary: Linda Orlando
e.. Treasurer: Mae L. Bell
two Board positions.

a.. Joel Carlson
b.. Jodie Dierickx
c.. Jan Greene
d.. Sylvia Kearns
e.. Linda McGavin
f.. John Perkins
g.. Don Schuster


PACRAT Board

a.. Chairperson: Jack Folliard
b.. Vice-Chair: John Zevely
c.. Secretary: Colleen Hankins
d.. Treasurer: Susan Noraker
e.. Legal/Contracts:
f.. Sponsorship: Barb Pressentin-Parshall
g.. Parties: Diane Hicks
h.. Race Operations: Bob Horning
i.. Timing/Results: Dale Parshall
Contact Lynn Kovacs at (503) 497-2804 or Llkovacs2@... to add your name to
the rosters of candidates.


FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS

Oregon Cancer Ski Out

Dick Woolley of Plaza/Edge Ski Club and Larry Chadwick were the featured
speakers at the recent NWSCC Council Meeting, and spoke about the growing
success of the Oregon Cancer Ski Out. Larry and a few friends started this
event in 1988 with the objective to benefit cancer research, hospice and cancer
prevention programs. Larry continues to act as Chair, and Dick is a Board
member.

Next year's Cancer Ski Out will mark the 14th anniversary of a fundraising event
that is looking to grow beyond its current two day consistency race format.
Larry and his Board are hoping to add a new event on Saturday. Additionally,
the underlying Willamette Falls Foundation, which is a 503(c)3 non-profit
organization, is looking into the feasibility of helping organizations in other
States to run a 'Ski Out' event benefiting their own hospice, cancer research,
education and prevention programs.

The 2002 event will be held March 3 and 4th at Mt. Hood Meadows, Mt. Hood, OR.
35 five-member teams compete for prizes during a two-day ski/board consistency
race. Speed is not the key to success here, so skiers/boarders of all abilities
are invited to participate. An oral and silent auction keep participants busy
when they are not skiing/boarding.

If you are interested in more information about either participating in next
year's event, or becoming involved with the organization, please see their
website www.cancerskiout.org, or contact Larry at (503) 699-9722, or
chadco@....



UPCOMING CLUB & REGIONAL TRAVEL & EVENTS

Summer Race Camp for NWSCC, June 23 & 24, 2001, at Timberline, Mt. Hood, Or.
Snowperformance LLC will be conducting a two-day race camp. The cost of the
program is $170 plus lift tickets at $37 per day. The program will include two
days of coaching by PSIA instructors, a private race lane, video assessment,
stance analysis, and barbecue. Training will focus on GS and Slalom. For more
information or registration, check www.snowperformance.com or call (360)
663-0298. Snowperformance.com also offers all-terrain ski/board programs, group
and individual instruction throughout the Western United States.



NWSCC's Third Annual 'Clubs 4PLAY', Sunday, July 29, 2001, Glendoveer Golf
Course, Portland, OR This is being limited to 18 teams, and each club is allowed
no more than four 4-somes. The deadline for sign-ups is July 13th. Tee-off is
set for 10:00 AM on the East Course. The $47 entry fee includes 18 holes of
golf, a BBQ, and prizes. Contact Diane Hicks at dskier1@... or Marilyn
Sigler at marski@... to sign-up.



S'no Jokes' Ski New Zealand, August 2 - 12, 2001 (with 8 day Australia add-on)
This trip will depart from Seattle, WA, and Queensland, NZ will be the 'base
camp' for this adventure. Plan to ski Treble Cone, Coronet Peak, The
Remarkables, and Cardrona. The Queenstown Hotel is situated along side a lake
right in town. The cost of the trip is $1,500, which includes airfare, hotel,
and some meals. For those interested in attending, a $500 deposit will hold
your space. The balance is due by June 15, 2001. An eight-day add-on trip to
Australia is an additional $850. Call John Perkins at (206) 522-8634 or (206)
390-4977 with any questions, or mail your deposits to John at 3855 NE 90th,
Seattle, WA 98115.



NWSCC Ski Fair, September 27, 2001, Monarch Hotel, Portland OR This year's event
will include paid booths for local retailers and regional resorts, free booths
for NWSCC member clubs, a no-host bar, dancing, a silent auction and much more.
Stay tuned for more details. For more information, please contact Mary
Olhausen at omary@...



DISABLED SKIERS/BOARDERS

Even though most of our clubs may not have disabled members, it is important to
be aware of the programs and activities that are available to any person with a
permanent physical disability. It isn't just to single out a group of people.
Rather it is because NWSCC club members know physical and mental emotional
rewards of participating in an activity. And these organizations provide the
opportunity to learn something new, set and strive to meet new goals, gain
confidence and self-esteem, meet new people, and have fun.

Over the past 10 years, FWSA member Bay Area Council of Skiers ("BAC") member
clubs have raised and contributed approximately $150,000 to the Tahoe Adaptive
Ski School for disabled skiers. In 1976, a group of disabled Vietnam vets began
this program, which has since expanded and become the Disabled Sports USA (see
accompanying article). The Tahoe Adaptive Ski School programs include classes
for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. Students include local school
children, and adults from various parts of the USA, as well as other countries.



Disabled Sports USA ("DS/USA") is a national nonprofit organization with
chapters in most States, including Washington. It offers year-round sports
rehabilitation programs to individuals with permanent physical disability.
DS/USA activities several different snow and water sports, horseback riding,
volleyball, golf, hiking, rafting, and much more. Area chapters work with
resorts and businesses to organize classes, fitness events, trips, competitions,
and much more. DS/USA membership contributions are tax-deductible. For more
information, including Washington contacts, please check www.ds/usa.org.



FUTURE TRAVEL

Vail Resorts - 2001/2002 Ski Season

Vail Resorts is holding lift ticket pricing at 2000/2001 rates for all NWSCC
member clubs for trips contracted prior to June 1, 2001. If your club is in the
process of selecting trips for next season, call Vail Resorts and they will
prepare a proposal for your club to ski Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge or
Keystone. To request immediate information, call 1-877-918-7669 or e-mail
groups@...



USRSA Ski Week, January 5 - 13, 2002, Park City, Utah Park City will be hosting
USRSA's 32nd Annual Nation's Ski Week. Ski-in-ski-out condos or hotels range in
price form $400 to $675 per person. Roundtrip airfare to/from Portland and Salt
Lake City will be approximately $200. All races will be held at Park City.
Lift passes to Park City, Deer Valley, and The Canyon's will be sold separately,
and vary in price. Robert Redford's Film Festival will be going on this week,
and sign-ups for movie viewings will be available. Check www.skiusrsa.com for
more information, or call (626) 963-0865 or email usrsa@....



FWSA Ski Week, January 26 - February 2, 2002, Copper Mountain, CO. Deposits are
due now. The pricing for this trip is lower than expected. Lodging, skiing,
parties, and round trip airfare will be approximately $1000. Final pricing will
be announced in June. NWSCC has 64 spots, and almost ½ of them are reserved.
Send your refundable $50 deposits, made payable to NWSCC, to Sylvia Kearns, 7006
NE 72nd Circle, Vancouver, Washington 98661. Call Sylvia at (360) 260-7169 for
more information.



FWSA European Ski Trip, March 8-16th, 2002

Ski at Grindelwald, Switzerland. The basic package includes: Round Trip Air
via Swiss Air or Lufthansa from either LAX or SFO to Zurich; complimentary
in-flight meals, drinks and movies; round trip ground transfers; 7 Nights
Lodging at a choice of hotels (early sign-ups get first pick); all rooms with
private bath; daily buffet breakfast and dinner; a 3 out of 7 day ski pass; and
two parties.

Two available trip extensions are also available: 6 -day Pre-Trip Extension- 3
nights in Budapest and 3 nights in Prague, or a 7-day Post-Trip Extension to
Lisbon, Portugal -Costa del Sol, Spain or Morocco.

Deposits of $200 are due now. Send your check made payable to "FWSA", to
Tucker Hoffmann, FWSA VP of Travel, 16969 President Dr., San Leandro, CA 94578.
For information contact Tucker at (510) 278-5900 or fax (510) 278-2510, or
TravelFWSA@.... CANCELLATION PENALTIES WILL APPLY AFTER August 1st, 2001.



Skiyente's 'Babes On Board' Cruise, March 23 - 29, 2002 Come sail with Skiyente
Ski Club on a Windjammer Barefoot Cruise. They will board the SV Yankee Clipper
in St. George, Grenada and sail among the Grenadine Islands for six days. The
trip package of $2,500 includes round trip airfare, double occupancy cabins,
meals on the boat, and many beverages. The boat sails each night, and is
anchored in a town harbor during the day, allowing folks to tour the islands,
enjoy water sports, or stay on the boat. Seven cabins are still available.
If interested, contact Sheri Parshall at cougskier@... or (503) 245-3782.



FWRA Championships, April 4 - 7, 2002, Mammoth Mtn, CA NWSCC is hoping to
organize a 'cheap' trip to Mammoth to coincide with this annual race event -
because Mammoth is such a great resort.

FWSA Conduct Policy

(From The National Ski Club Newsletter and FWSA Newsletter) Many NWSCC member
clubs have their own conduct policies. This policy applies to all NWSCC
members participating in a FWSA function.

The Far West Ski Association Conduct Policy applies to all persons participating
in a FWSA event or program and is intended to maximize the enjoyment for all
participants and provide guidelines for the FWSA. All participants are
requested to observe common courtesy and generally accepted standards of social
and moral behavior.

In accordance with Federal and State laws, FWSA will not tolerate the use of
illegal drugs at any FWSA sponsored trip or event. If there is evidence that a
participant is using, dispensing or selling illegal drugs, the person will be
removed from the trip or event and forfeit any funds paid for the trip or event.
Additionally, the participants will not be allowed to attend future FWSA
sponsored events or trips.

Alcohol and tobacco use is allowed in moderation and where permitted by law.
Smoking is prohibited on any ground transportation for an event sponsored by
FWSA. A FWSA authorized representative or monitor will remove and or isolate
any participant who violates the law regarding the use of alcohol or tobacco.
Participants will also be removed and/or isolated if they become obnoxious or
offensive to other participants due to the use of alcohol or tobacco.

FWSA maintains a strict policy prohibiting sexual harassment and discrimination
or harassment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry,
disability, marital status, sexual orientation or age. Verbal, physical or
visual harassment and discrimination is unlawful and will not be tolerated.

If profanity or off-color humor is offensive to other participants and an
authorized FWSA representative or monitor asks the person using the profanity or
off-color humor to refrain from its use, the participant will end the
unacceptable behavior.



NWSCC REPORTS AND NOTICES

Photos Are Needed For The 2001 - 2002 Northwest Skiers' Directory! Please bring
photographs to the June Council Meeting. Or contact Linda McGavin at
lindam@...



Fund Raising Committee The NWSCC is expanding what was known as the Scholarship
Committee to a broader reaching fund raising committee. NWSCC has recognized
that there are many organizations and groups who support snow sports in many
ways - whether it be by sponsoring events, providing services or participation
in snowsport activities to individuals, fund raising assistance for historical
or special interest facilities, and so forth. If you are interested in helping
with this new committee, please contact Diane Hicks at Dskier1@....



WWW.NWSKIERS.ORG Did you know that the NWSCC website has a message board? Check
it out.



Calendar:

Have an event open to all NWSCC members or the public? Post it on
www.nwskiers.org, Event Calendar, and then Add An Event. Types of events listed
in the calendar include club sponsored events open to NWSCC members and/or
public, NWSCC events, FWSA events, announcements from ski/snowboard related
non-profit groups and vendors.



Commercial Members:

Commercial members of NWSCC are welcome to submit announcements (E-Letter)
regarding upcoming sales, events, club member benefits, etc. Contact Mary
Olhausen at omary@... for information.



Travel Flier Information Requirements Travel fliers and notices disclosing
travel dates or costs for any NWSCC sponsored trip must state "Washington State
Seller of Travel #601-825-024" on the flier/document. This rule applies only to
NWSCC trips where NWSCC receives money from clubs or participants. It does not
apply to individual club trips. Contact Sheri Parshall with questions at (503)
245-3782 or cougskier@....



NWSCC's Commercial Membership Program The program benefits our commercial
members. Contact Barb Pressentin Parshall at (503) 514-4621 or for information





NEXT MEETING:

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2001

a.. Agenda: NWSCC and PACRAT Board Elections
b.. It is important that Club Reps attend this meeting!
c.. 6:30 P.M.
d.. Gourmet Stuft Pizza
e.. 4200 Mercantile, Dr., Lake Oswego
f.. (503) 635-1313


Wednesday, July 18, 2001

a.. Appreciation Night


Wednesday, August 15, 2001

a.. Agenda: TBA


Directions:

a.. From I-5, take Lake Oswego/Hwy 217 Exit
b.. Drive east on Kruse Way toward Lake Oswego
c.. Turn right on Mercantile (next to sign for the Keg Restaurant) into the
business park.


CONTACT SHERI PARSHALL FOR INFORMATION

(503) 245-3782 or cougskier@...



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