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Far West 88thAnnual Snowsports Convention
May 28 – 31, 2020

Red Lion Hotel on the River— Jantzen Beach
909 N. Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR 97217 • 503-283-4466 www.redlion.com

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Dinner cruise on the Willamette River - Sponsored by Brian Head Resort

5:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Thursday, May 28, 2020
Mt. Hood Adventure (Optional Event) - Sponsored by Grouse Mountain Lodge
Far West Foundation Meeting (Invitation Only)
Delegate Registration - Delegate Bags sponsored by Girolibero Cycling Holidays, Neck Wallets sponsored by TBD,  Delegate Book sponsored by TBD
Industry Exhibitor Registration
Pub Crawl (Optional Event) - Sponsored by Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Friday, May 29, 2020
  Michael German Golf Tournament (Optional Event) - Sponsored by Aspen Snowmass & Snowmass Tourism
Silent Auction Room Setup
Bike Ride (Optional Event) - Sponsored by Sports America Tours
Wine Tour of Washington Wineries (Optional Event) - Sponsored by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
Pool Party - Sponsored by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Hosted By Central Council
Industry Exhibitor Registration & Booth Setup
Delegate Registration
Industry Exhibitor Meeting
Pre-Bid Presentations (Invitation Only)
Council's Man Women of Year Meeting (Invitation Only
Club Happy Hour
Silent Auction Welcome Party - Sponsored by TBD, Beer donated by Sun Valley Resort, Wine Service sponsored by Skigroup.net
35th Annual Silent Auction & Snowsport Show
Casino Fun - Sponsored by TDB
Exhibitor Booth Breakdown

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Saturday, May 30, 2020
  Delegate Registration
Continental Breakfast Buffet - Sponsored by TDB
Far West General Meeting (Opening session)
18th Annual Travel Expo - Sponsored by FWSA
Council's Man Women of Year Judging (Invitation Only - Sponsored by Big White Ski Resort
Bid Presentations - 2021 FWSA Ski Week (Invitation Only)
Snowsports Leadership Academy
“Strategic Travel Planning…News, Insights, Tips & Tricks”
Public Affairs Panel & Guest Speakers
Far West Racing Seminar
Luncheon & Awards Presentation - Luncheon Sponsored by TDB, Wine Service sponsored by TBD, Beer sponsored bt TBD, Western Ski Heritage Award sponsored by Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, Safety Person of the Year sponsored by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
Keynote Speaker Presentation - Sponsored by BikeTours.com
Snowsports Leadership Academy
“Leadership is DRAMA—Be a DRAMA QUEEN”
Snowsports Leadership Academy
“Competition For Adaptive Skiers”
Public Affairs Panel & Guest Speakers
Council Caucus
Reception (No Host)
Awards Banquet & Dance - Sponsored by TDB, Councils Man & Women of the Year sponsored by Big White Ski Resort, Musical Entertainment "Thrillride" sponsored by TBD

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:45 AM - 10:25 AM
8:45 AM - 12:15 PM

10:30 AM - 12:15 PM

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
12:30 AM - 1:30 PM


1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
2:40 PM - 4:00 PM

2:40 PM - 4:00 PM


2:40 PM - 4:00 PM

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM


Sunday, May 31, 2020
Eye Opener - Sponsored by FWSA & NWSCC
Far West General Meeting & Elections
Delegate Brunch
Far West General Meeting Continued
Far West Board of Trustees & Board of Directors Meeting

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM


Delegates are welcome to attend all events unless otherwise indicated. Participation in Travel Expo is encouraged for all club trip planners and board members. The Travel Expo Grand Prize will be awarded at lunch on Saturday. Other prizes will be awarded among all registered Convention delegates on Sunday morning.


  
Online Registration is available after January 2020.
Book your lodging by May 1, 2020 to secure your room.
We look forward to seeing you in Portland, OR, May 28-31, 2020