Board Notes
At the June Board meeting, the Board recognized and thanked outgoing members and welcomed new/returning members Laura Delaney, Jason Hunter,
Andrew Johnston, George Kolbenshlag, and Rich McLaughlin.
Your newest representatives have already jumped in to promote your interests and our growth. The board approved two new scholarships,
worked on the budget for the upcoming season and brainstormed around long term governance and strategic planning for IMD.
Hall of Fame Inductees Honored
Intermountain inducted four members into the Hall of Fame at the Alf Engen Museum in June, including the first two women and the first snowboarder:
Bill Briggs, Lane Clegg, Jo Garuccio, and Patti Olsen! All of them are honored for their selfless contributions and dedication to the Intermountain Division.
Their work has had far-reaching impacts in the lives and careers of all the members of the Intermountain Division and snow sports in general.
You can
read about their careers and
watch the recorded stream of the event.
Congratulations Bill, Jo, Lane, and Patti, and thank you for all you have done!
Member School Shoutout
Change at the Top of Grand Targhee
Grand Targhee is losing their long-time Snowsports School Director. Mark Hansen is retiring after 29 years. During that time, he developed and fostered
countless programs, including Big Cats & Bob Cats, ‘Knowledge is Powder’ Camps, the Kids’ Fun Zone, Start Me Up Packages, and Winter Sports for local schools.
He also helped almost 500 instructors achieve certification and specialist accreditation with PSIA-AASI during his tenure!
We know we will continue still see Mark on the slopes. Thank you, Mark, for all you have done for PSIA-AASI and for the industry!