Bylaws.Significant new amendment to the bylaws has passed regarding representation by council alternates at meetings of the Board of Directors.  Check it out using the webpage.

FWSF.  The Association gained a powerful new ally to support its programs, but especially the Athletic Scholarship Programs led by Richard Shawkey.  The Far West Ski Foundation was founded in 1964 and has supported junior racing since that time.  It is a public benefit charity and donations to it are tax deductible.  Custody of the Foundation was transferred to its new Trustees Alan Christian, John Reinhardt, John Watson and Shawkey on April 24, 2009. The Foundation can also serve the fund raising efforts for junior racing by clubs and councils and is not limited to California. Read the report.

Support for women’s ski jumping in the Olympics.  Delegates voted on and passed a support resolution.  Check out the wording of our draft on the webpage.  Also, go to WSJUSA for some videos on the issue.  The USA has the world Champion, Lindsey Vonn.