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Junior Skier Survey RE: Nationals Participation

AWSA President Jeff Surdej, has sent out a survey to all Boys 1-3, Girls 1-3 and Men 1, Women 1 skiers regarding participation in the AWSA Nationals. Please take a moment to fill it out if you or your junior skiers received the survey. If you have multiple junior skiers and they have the same address please send an additional email address so that surveys can be counted for each junior skier.

Yes, there is a prize for the Region who has the greatest percentage return on surveys. So lets go West Region, return your surveys. As of Sept 15th the West is in last place, we can do better than that.

Congratulations to the Western Regional Award Winners!

Gail Heinrich was presented with the Award of Merit.  This is presented to a member or an official who epitomized friendship, dedication and integrity. The first award was presented at the US National tournament and is now one of the Western Region’s most prestigious honors. This award was established and is maintained for a deserving person who might otherwise go unnoticed.

Sam Lee was presented the Outstanding Official Award.  This honor is presented at the Western Regional Water Ski Championships each year to an official who has shown to be extremely hard working and dedicated. Other officials volunteering at the tournament make the selection.

Jack Hanna 1937-2015

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Jack Hanna at the waterski age of 78. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and ski partners throughout the Nation.

The Western Region Merit Award

Please take a moment to put a nomination in for the Western Region Merit Award. This award page is in the Regional Guide, page 99, and it also lists the past recipients.

Every year since 1975 the Western Region has recognized a member or official who epitomized friendship, dedication and integrity. The first award was presented at the US National tournament and is now one of the Western Region’s most prestigious honors. This award was established and is maintained for a deserving person who might otherwise go unnoticed. All Western Region members are welcome & encouraged to submit nominations for this award to their local councilperson or Richelle Matli prior to the Regional tournament.

Legendary Western Region Skier Jack Hanna

Legendary long time skier, official and coach Jack Hanna has been battling cancer fro 2 years and recently made the difficult decision to transition to hospice care. He is still open to taking phone calls and hopes to spend some time at home after his recent hospitalization. he welcomes the opportunity to hear from members of the water ski community. Please reach out to Jack and let him know your thoughts and feelings.

His former students, friends and the West Region would like to thank him for his years of service and support.

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