SPECIAL ELECTION ISSUE FOR MEMBERS IN REGIONS 5 & 6
Winter 2005 The Official Publication of the Professional Ski Instructors of America Eastern/Education Foundation
Peter Palmer, “Coach” Tom Reynolds receive National Life Membership awards The highest national honor bestowed by PSIA was recently awarded to two popular and deserving individuals. At alpine examiner training in November, Tom “Coach” Reynolds was presented the award after delivering an entertaining keynote to the nearly one hundred education staff in attendance. Alpine Education & Certification Committee Chairperson Pete Howard presented the award and thanked “Coach” for his many years of inspiration, education and enlightenment in ski teaching and race coaching. Peter noted the many accomplishments of “Coach” Reynolds, including: PSIA full cert 1964, clinician/staff member, race camp coordinator, on-snow clinician for examiner training, presenter at National Academy, USSCA Master level coach, president of USSCA twice, ed staff member ten years and associate U.S. Ski Team coach with men’s downhill team. Pete mentioned Tom’s new book, Effective Ski Coaching (available from the PSIA-E Pro Shop in this issue) and, judging by the long line of BOE staff waiting to buy it after the program, the positive influence of “Coach” Reynolds on ski teaching and coaching was obvious and his receipt of this award was well deserved indeed. Congratulations, Coach! Peter Palmer was awarded his National Life Membership in front of nearly 300 supportive peers at the Snowsports School Management Seminar banquet on November 30 at Mount Snow, Vermont. In Ray Allard’s nomination of Peter, he noted, “It is often overlooked that Peter is a Founding Father of the organization; a member of the first Board of Directors and one of the signers of our Articles of Incorporation. He also was an active examiner for 30 years, being the senior member when he retired. Peter has been certified since the mid 60’s and an examiner since 1971. He was a member of the first group of examiners chosen
by exam, rather than appointment. He was a major contributor to programs and concepts that are still with us today. His support of our staff and organization (he served on the staff as Associate Director of Education & Programs for a time), combined with the influence he has had on snowsports both divisionally and nationally is significant, but subtle, as he seldom calls attention to himself. He has always been a Team player and deserves this honor.” Congratulations and thank you, Peter Palmer and Tom Reynolds! ◆◆
Peter Palmer was awarded National Life Membership by PSIA and PSIA-E at the Snowsports School Management Seminar at Mount Snow in early December.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOTICE The PSIA-E/AASI Annual Membership meeting will be held at Mount Snow, VT on Sunday, April 3, 2005, during the Spring Rally. The meeting will begin at 8:00 am and will include an organizational update and announcement of election results. Complimentary coffee, tea and pastries will be served. No groups will go on-snow until the meeting is adjourned. Meeting room location will be posted at the Rally Registration area. Please plan to attend.
“Coach” Tom Reynolds proudly displays his plaque awarding him National Life Membership from PSIA and PSIA-E as presented to him at alpine examiner training at Killington in November.
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