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Ebony Rose Ski Club Winter Carnival 2005 Whistler Canada
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Welcome to Ebony Rose Ski Club ERSC was founded in 1984 by a group of African-Americans, who were avid skiers, and wanted to share their enthusiasm for the sport of skiing with other ethnic minorities. Today, the club consists of members from diverse educational and professional backgrounds whose goals are to participate in healthy, positive activities that foster fitness and enriched fellowship. Ebony Rose is involved in a variety of activities including skiing, snowboarding, bowling, camping, club social nights/days, fundraising, movie night, travel and more. The club’s activity schedule is constantly evolving according to the wishes of the membership. Activities are designed for everyone from singles to couples to entire families. Whether you are interested in winter sports (recreational or competitive) or summer sports and recreation, ERSC has something to offer everyone. ERSC has youth, adult and family programs ranging from beginners to intermediate to experts. We are here for your satisfaction and enjoyment.
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ERSC is also a member club of a larger ski and snowboard organizations by the name of The National Brotherhood of Skiers, the largest organization of recreational skiers in the US. This national organization’s membership is predominately African-American, however membership is open to all. The NBS consists of over 80 clubs in 75 cities with a membership of over 14,000 across the US. The NBS is comprised of four geographic regions, Eastern Midwest, Rocky Mountain and Western. The clubs (ERSC is with the Western Region) are the heart of the NBS. They offer local trips and activities to get you on the slopes. The clubs recruit and help identify promising young athletes interested in competition and get them headed in the right direction. In fact, it is the clubs who play the primary role of introducing the youth to winter sports. It is an organization where can participate with thousands of people of color who ski, snowboard and party with a PURPOSE. The NBS has a mission to identify, develop, and support athletes of color who will win international and Olympic winter sports competitions representing the US. The goal is to have broader ethnic representation on the US Olympic sports teams. To that end, the NBS provides encouragement, training, and financial support to develop young skiers and snowboarders who are elite-level competitive athletes.
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Ebony Rose is a member club of several regional clubs in the Northwest;
The Northwest Ski Club Council(NWSCC), which is made up of 40 clubs from the states of Oregon and Washington, and represents nearly 10,000 Alpine and Nordic skiers and snowboarders. NWSCC members enjoy many benefits, including discounted lift tickets at Northwest resorts, great travel bargains, a recreational racing league, discounts from many ski industry retailers, and the opportunity to participate in the Council’s many events. NWSCC meetings feature guest speakers from the ski and snowboard industry, regional ski areas, media, and resort properties, and also are the main source for information regarding the Council’s activities, which include trips, racing schedules, public affairs information, and safety seminars, in addition to special events.
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ERSC is also a member of the The Far West Ski Association (FWSA). FWSA is a non-profit, volunteer organization with emphasis on skier safety, ski travel, ski area Development, communications, club programs and family ski involvement. Since its beginning in 1930, FWSA has made its purpose to develop and provide benefits for all affiliated clubs and members. All ski enthusiasts are welcome. Far West Ski Association (FWSA) encourages participation in all snow sports, as well as providing numerous other activities. Ski Clubs provide an opportunity for finding friends and friends who share the same interests. The ski clubs have active, year-round recreational and social events, including ski trips, water skiing, river rafting, roller blading, potlucks, dinners, cruises, theater, service auctions, diving, biking, wine touring, camping and more! For more information, www.fwsa.org
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EBONY ROSE SKI CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE Board Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at Capuia's Restaurant across from Jefferson High School near on N. Killingsworth from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. Please note: General Meetings have been suspended until further notice.
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