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In 2004 Mary Manning assumed the job as Sales Manager just previous to FWSA going to Aspen for Ski Week of 2005. Having just assumed the position in the year before the event she did a fabulous job during Ski Week, hosting 750 skiers to one of the best weeks ever held by FWSA.

Mary has gone beyond the usual involvement, however, and has become deeply involved in all aspects of organized recreational skiing through her efforts with all the major councils and clubs in the U.S. and, most importantly, FWSA.

Aspen Ski Corp is one of the oldest patrons of our Silent Auction and Mary has ensured their continued participation at a very high level. She has also ensured the area she has represented remained among the most generous in support of both FWSA and recreational ski programs in general.

She has continued the FWSA Safety Person of the Year Program, ensuring it continues to receive funding and widespread recognition. Mary has also been a vigorous supporter of bringing or helping to bring notable speakers and attendees to our convention.

In addition to being a strong and vocal supporter of the Association Mary has enthusiastically embraced the concept of partnering with FWSA in support of mutual goals and has become a great supporter of its future. Of course, the emphasis is always on group recreational ski travel, at which she has done a tremendous job for FWSA and its councils.

But her involvement has gone beyond just the normal, or expected support. She has become a very vigorous supporter of the recreational skiing across the country. She has expanded that support to include actively participating with National Ski Council Federation (of which FWSA and its councils are active members) by attending each of its last four annual meetings and chairing committees. She truly enjoys getting out among skiers and talking personally about skiing and its benefits.

We have a tremendous amount of admiration and respect for Mary Manning. Like Bill Mackey, his love of the mountains and support of skiing is an inspiration to us all.