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around the east Congratulations to Our Distinguished Members The 3 C’s Award Michael Mendrick, Eastern Division CEO, Retired. This national award, presented at the National Academy, recognizes members who demonstrated positive leadership within their snowsport school or division through consistent collaboration, communication, and cooperation with peers and guests – they serve as role models for others.
60 Year Pin Freddie Anderson, was presented with her 60-year pin at her 101st birthday celebration. Freddie was one of the first certified female instructors in New York; she was a former Eastern Division Board Member; and she founded the Schenectady Ski School in 1950. She inspired countless people to try snowsports and pursue teaching skiing and riding as a vocation. She truly embodies a lifelong passion for snowsports. Lifetime Achievement Award Charlie Rockwell, Bromley, VT. Charlie is an Eastern Examiner and former multi-term Eastern Board Member and Vice President of the National Board of Directors. This national award, presented at the National Academy, recognizes exceptional members who developed and implemented programs, projects, and procedures affecting the association on a national level while demonstrating dedication, devotion, and self-sacrifice serving in their role.
Freddie Anderson wearing her 60-year pin Photo credit: Stan Hudy
Photo courtesy of PSIA-AASI and Top of the Course Award Gina Basiliere, Jay Peak, VT. Gina recentlyLinda Guerrette achieved her Level 3 AASI certification. This national award, presented at the National Academy, recognizes members who scored at the highest percentile in people, teaching, and skiing or snowboarding technical knowledge; and who empowered other candidates during the level II or III exam process.
Photo courtesy of PSIA-AASI, Linda Guerrette, photographer
Eastern Division Service Award Alison Cummings, Eastern Division Examiner, former ACE team coach, and former member of the national Junior Education Team (JETS). This award recognizes Alison’s longstanding dedication to advancing snowsports education for children. <<
SNOWSPORTS DIRECTOR Ski Butternut, located in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, is seeking a Snowsports Director. Responsible for the overall performance and guest experience of the Snowsports and Rental departments. Exceptional guest and staff communication is required to expand on the strong demand for learning to ski and ride. FT/YR benefitted position. Family owned and operated for nearly 60 years. For more information, please send resume to rcrozier@skibutternut.com Photo courtesy of PSIA-AASI, Linda Guerrette, photographer
