We’re giving away some high value prizes from our pro suppliers during the month of June.  Renew your membership for the 20/21 season to be automatically entered to win an item of your choice from our Pro Prize List.  The earlier you renew, the more chances you have to win!

Have you already renewed your membership for the 20/21 season? If so, you’re automatically entered for each drawing.  We’ll be announcing a winner every Friday in June.  Stay tuned to our social media channels to find out if it’s you!

The Fine Print:

One winner will be chosen each Friday during the month of June.  Winners will be chosen from the list of Western division members who have paid their dues for the 20/21 season (renewal or new).  Winners will be notified by email and phone and will have 1-week to claim their prize before the next winner is given an opportunity to claim their prize.  Prizes will be distributed to winners on a first claimed first distributed basis.  Not all listed prizes will be distributed during this specific promotion.  The full list is above so winners have the option to choose a prize that they will use and love.  No purchase necessary, to be entered send your request to info@psia-w.org.

Winners agree to take a picture of themselves with the prize once received and email it to info@psia-w.org to be used for marketing and social media purposes.

Right now we are facing uncertain times. That’s not news. But if anyone in our society is well suited to navigate this, it’s you and our community of pros.

The Western Division has been working collaboratively with the other divisions and will continue to communicate with you at a National level.  We are one membership and need to be one organization at this time.

In case you missed the recent communication from the National and want to check future updates please refer to our National News:

• 3/18/2020 – A Message from Nicholas Herrin, PSIA-AASI CEO
• 3/16/2020 – COVID-19 Updates from PSIA-AASI

Amid growing concerns over the outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19), PSIA-AASI Western Division has made the decision to cancel ALL EVENTS for the 2019/20 Season.

We understand that this directly affects you.  If registered for an event you should have automatically been fully refunded.  If you were in need of continuing education, they can be made up at a later time.

That being said, our top priority is the well-being of our membership, and we hope you’ll work with us during this trying time.  We encourage you to take this time to reach out, from a safe distance to those who may be in need of additional support. Remember patience and compassion is important.

Here is a spreadsheet of resources for you if you need support or information.

Here are links to access some great online education options:

• National Virtual Education
• Eastern Virtual Education
• Central Virtual Education
• THE MATRIX

Our Truckee office is currently closed to visitors but we’re already looking forward to the next time we get to see you on snow!  If you have additional questions please contact us by email: info@psia-w.org

Sincerely,

Kristi Prochazka
Administrative Director
PSIA-AASI Western Division
kjereb@psia-w.org
530-587-7642

The great thing about passion is that it’s infectious. Knowing your “why” will help you stay committed to your dream and help others get on board, too.

• I became a PSIA member in 2009 so I could gain the confidence of my students and respect within the industry as a certified teacher   – Laurie Johnson
• I actually joined  PSIA in 1984 as my ski school director was an examiner and wanted the ski school members to join – Ellen Johnson
• It is a place to belong as an instructor – Steve Ikeda
• I was convinced that I would better myself if I joined and pursue certification by Bob Everson at Tahoe Ski Bowl.  – Tom Waters
• There was a group, led by Randy Bell at the time, with people who were discussing skiing on Tuesday evenings in Reno. I joined them to see what this was like. I liked it. – Nathalie Le Galloudec
• Because Libbie has been such a strong proponent of PSIA and their education events, it was a no brainer for me to join. – Richard Sheldon
• To attend events out of my ski area with clinicians and to broaden my capabilities. – Jim Rogers
• Being with guests who wish to learn something we all cherish and drive to be great at.   – Ronnie Schoff
• I was inspired by trainers at the ski area – Glen Smith
• I joined with the help of Ernie Gray, Babbete Haueisen and Gorg Deutsche. I was in awe of the many examiners and very talented instructors including Mike Porter on staff at that time. Needless to say, I wanted to be a member of this, (club), organization. – Lamar Parker
• I joined PSIA to become a better teacher and a better skier and to really understand what great skiing is. – Suzie Benge
• My certification journey and participation in continuing education over the past 23 years leaves me a loyal supporter of our organization.  – Susan Meckel
• Skiing was and is my ‘retreat’ from daily stresses and responsibilities, and a way to recapture those carefree ‘giggly’ teenage years I never had due to time, cultural, and societal factors over which I had no control.   – Hiro Oishi
• Discovered that I enjoyed teaching even more than I enjoyed being on snow.  – Bob Kelley
• Supporting one’s professional group is critical to one’s success. – Sue Spain
• I’ve always loved getting people into skiing and helping them to progress. – Mark Johnson
• 10 years later I still enjoy teaching at SkyTavern because of the friendly atmosphere and the sense of family there  – Ken Kelley

“He who has a why can endure any how.” — Frederick Nietzsche