We Want You To Run for the Board

Hello from your Western Board of Directors!

PSIA-AASI West is on the precipice of some of the biggest and most progressive shifts yet.  Our Board of Directors provides strategy and governance that guides our mission, our commitment to national alignment, and our growing impact in the industry.  The membership has been abundantly clear and now is the time to step up and volunteer to contribute to leadership of, for, and by the members.

It’s Officially Board Election Season!

We are starting the search for candidates to run for election for our FY25 Western Board of Directors.

Before applying, it’s important to know that this is not an operational board and Directors do not engage in active management or administration of the organization.  The PSIA-AASI Western Board adheres to Policy Governance®, which shifts the focus to setting strategy, working towards alignment, leadership accountability, and membership engagement.  Anyone interested in running for the Board of Directors should be familiar with the basic tenants of Policy Governance®.

Please review this document on Policy Governance® prior to applying. 

We are looking for candidates who have the following qualities:

  • Have a vision of the premier Western member experience within a nationally aligned organization.
  • Have the skills and experience to implement ideas with available resources.
  • Are comfortable communicating with members outside of their circle, inclusive of different disciplines, identities, and experiences.
  • Have experience serving as a leader in organizations, particularly in the Non-Profit, Legal, or Government space.
  • We also welcome individuals with meaningful connections to philanthropy that can contribute to growing our grant income.

If this sounds interesting to you, and you have talent to offer in this space, run for the Board!

Eligibility:

  • Western Active Certified, Lifetime, or Alumni Member in good standing.
  • Achieved Level 1 Certification in any discipline.
  • It is highly encouraged that you live in the Western Region.
  • If you are currently instructing, you should be an employee of a Western Member School.

Time Commitment Required:

The Board conducts monthly 90-120 minute calls on the third Tuesday of each month.

The Board meets in-person twice a year.  Our annual Spring Board Meeting is adjacent to the Spring Convention, which will be held at Mammoth Mountain this April. Our two-day Summer Board Meeting is typically in Truckee in the early fall.

The time commitment is 10-15 hours per month (unless you are lucky enough to be an Officer, in which case that time commitment goes up significantly).

All Board Members are required to complete a 12-hour training course on Policy Governance®.

Further information on the director position and its responsibilities can be found here:

  1. The Director responsibilities are highlighted here in Article IX of our Bylaws.
  2. Expectations on how a director serves our membership are here in our BOD Cheat sheet.
  3. Our Director Onboarding Information can provide further details on the role.

If you have other questions please email mcooper@thesnowpros.org and the Western Board Recruiting Committee will contact you.

 Our deadline for Candidate applications is February 15, 2024. Our application is below:

PSIA-AASI Western Region Board Position Application

 

Western History Archives

The Western Region of PSIA-AASI is proud to be celebrating its 75th Anniversary.  As we take stock of our accomplishments over the decades, it’s clear that we have amassed mountains of important and relevant artifacts that tell a story unique to the West.  While we focus on how we create another successful 75 years, we see the need, and the opportunity, to mark this milestone with the creation of a regional archive to hold our history in perpetuity.

In Fall 2022, the California Ski Library (www.skilibrary.com) marked its 18th anniversary. The collection is a culmination of more than 50 years of collecting ski books, magazines, ephemera and other memorabilia by Founder and Director Ingrid P. Wicken. In addition to items personally collected by Wicken, the Ski Library has received a number of historically rare and valuable archives from ski journalists, photographers, and pioneer skiers throughout California.

Receiving the Far West Ski Association Snowsports Builder Award in 2018 for their indelible impact on the sport, The California Ski Library is noted in the International Skiing History Association’s 2020 “Ski Museums of the World” guidebook as “One of the finest ski libraries in the USA.” According to Thor Gotaas, Norway’s national ski historian, the nonprofit California Ski Library is the largest private ski library and archive in the world.

In conjunction with both entities celebrating important historical milestones, the California Ski Library and the Western Region of the Professional Ski Instructors of America are proud to announce the launch of an official western repository of PSIA-AASI historical memorabilia and archives. This partnership provides an avenue for what promises to be the most important historical artifacts telling the story of ski instruction in the state of California, assuring that PSIA-AASI W and its members have a permanent home for their archives, helping to preserve the history of 75 years of snowsports instruction in the West.

Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming museum exhibitions featuring PSIA-AASI archives and scholarly publications on the history of ski instruction in California.

WHAT TO DONATE:

Books, magazines, publications, photographs, film, manuals, training materials, exam forms, assessment forms, gear, equipment, lift tickets, journals, notebooks, stickers, pins, patches, uniforms, clothing, flags, signs, banners, ephemera, memorabilia, and any other items that relate to snowsports and snowsports instruction.

HOW TO DONATE:

  1. Bring your items to SPRING CONVENTION! Ingrid Wicken will be on hand for the entire event, sharing unique archival materials from the library and accepting donations in person for the PSIA-AASI W Archive.
  2. Download and fill out the attached DONATION FORM. Donations can be made directly to Ingrid at the Library or through the Western Region office.

For more information about the PSIA-AASI W Archives, or the California Ski Library, contact Ingrid at ingrid@skilibrary.com or 951-207-9218.

PSIA-AASI W Archive Donation Form

California Ski Library Flyer

We Want You To Run for the Board

Hello from your Western Board of Directors!

At PSIA-AASI’s Western Region, we are entering a very exciting time with our new CEO, Marisa Cooper and her band of merry helpers developing some great and fun ideas to support our members and their growth.  Expect to see some cool things in the coming months!  This work is because of the strategic objectives your Board of Directors has set in support of our membership.

It’s Election Season!

It is that time of year again when your Board of Directors kicks off the election season for the FY24 Season. As a result, we are starting the search for candidates to run for election to our next Western Board of Directors.

We are looking for candidates who have the following qualities:

  • Have ideas on how PSIA-AASI can better serve its members.
  • Have the skills and experience to implement those ideas.
  • Preferable have experience serving as a leader in organizations, particularly in the Non-Profit or Government Space
  • Either are familiar with Policy Governance® or are willing to learn and abide by the Board’s Policy Governance policies.

If this sounds interesting to you, and you have talent to offer in this space, please consider running for the Board!  Please note that you must be a Level 1 certified snowsports instructor and be an Active or Alumni Member in good standing to serve as a Director.

Time Commitment Required:

The Board meets in-person twice a year and conducts monthly Board Calls on the third Tuesday of each month. Our annual Spring Board meeting is adjacent to the Spring Convention, which will be held at Palisades at Tahoe this April. Our two-day Summer Board meeting is typically in Truckee generally in late summer / early fall.

The time commitment is 4-6 hours per month (unless you are lucky enough to be in a Officer position, in which case that time commitment goes up a bit).  There is also an expectation that the successful candidates will take up to 8 hours of training in advance of starting their service as a Director to ensure a cohesive next term for our Board of Directors.

Further information on the director position and its responsibilities can be found here:

  1. The Director responsibilities are highlighted here in Article IX of our Bylaws.
  2. Expectations on how a director serves our membership are here in our BOD Cheatsheet
  3. Our Director Onboarding Training is highlighted here to provide you further information.

If you have other questions please email info@psia-w.org and the Western Board Recruiting Committee will contact you.

 Our deadline for Candidate applications is February 15, 2023. Our application is below:

 

PSIA-AASI Western Region Board Position Application

 

July Edge Newsletter

We Want You To Run for the Board

We are looking for candidates to run for election for our next Board of Directors.

Do you have qualities and experience that would make you a valuable member of the PSIA-AASI Western Division Board of Directors? We are looking for candidates who have the following qualities:

  • Have ideas on how PSIA-AASI can better serve its members.
  • Have the skills needed to implement those ideas.

Other qualities that are desirable:

  • Experience serving as a leader in larger organizations, particularly in the Non-Profit or Government Space
  • Familiar with Policy Governance® or are willing to learn and abide by the Policy Governance® guidelines

If you think the answer to most of these questions is “yes,” please consider running for the Board!

In the past, our Board has consisted of our best experts in the various snowsports disciplines helping us to operate our division. With the change in the Bylaws in December 2019, our Board has shifted its focus from an Operational Focus to a Policy Governance Focus.

The Board physically meets twice a year (when COVID restrictions are not in place) and conducts monthly Board Calls on the third Tuesday of each month. Our annual Spring Board meeting is the Thursday before the Spring Convention. Our two-day Summer Board meeting is typically in Truckee the first weekend of August.

Further information on the director position and its responsibilities can be found here in Article IX of the Bylaws.  If you have other questions please email info@psia-w.org and the Western Board Recruiting Committee will contact you.

Our deadline for Candidate applications is February 15, 2022. Our application is below:

The information you provide in the application will be published on our Website, EDGE Newsletters and the Election Platform

PSIA-AASI Western Region Board Position Application

 

June Edge Newsletter

Remembering a great leader, mentor, innovator and friend Glen Smith

May Edge Newsletter