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Dear Mary Lynn— On behalf of Angel Fire Resort, I would like to thank you for your participation in the KOAT / Ski New Mexico Kids Learn to Ski Program.  I credit Channel 7’s endorsement of the program for its great success.  We had youth varying drastically in age and athletic ability partaking in a new sport, which in itself is an exciting venture.  We are hopeful these children not only developed some strong skiing and boarding skills but a life long passion for the sport.    We also greatly appreciate the professionalism and enthusiasm of your on-air talent.  Their support was phenomenal and we look forward to working with you all again next year.   Thanks again! All the best,Christy Germscheid

Mary Lynn – Thanks so much for your effective efforts to get the word out on this great program!  As you saw from Georges report – lots of families benefited from this super offer.  I have a 6 and 12 year old and I can’t imagine a winter without the hours and moments of joy we have experienced with them for years…so I can imagine the discovery the Learn to Ski program initiated for many new families. We had a personal experience through friends who reported back after their wonderful experience at Angel Fire … we have endevoured to get them to try it for years.  But, it took your promotions to snare their attention, they all went up on their own as a family and had just a fantastic day (not just the kids – but mom & dad too!). Thank You and we will hope that this is an annual promotion to continue the great energy of discovering Skiing in New Mexico. Mark Miller, Senior Sales Manager (and Ski New Mexico Board member & Secretary)La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa a RockResort

Hi George                                     Mar 11, 2008

  Shirley and I arrived home from our ski New Mexico on Mar 03, 2008. Simply, it was wonderful. We enjoyed all 7 ski areas. We particularly liked the town of Red River. We enjoyed powder days at Angel fire, Red River, Taos and Sipapu. Awesome views from the top of ski Santa Fe and Pajarito Mountain. Taos was great, 8 inches of new snow the night before we arrived. 2 sun filled days with nobody around. No lift lines anywhere. Enjoyed Sandia Peak from both the Gondola side and the drive around to the base of the ski area. Fun little mountain. All our accommodations were great. Friendly people throughout the state. The landscape is so diverse. We drove 825 miles from start to finish. You were correct in saying the best conditions in years. We collected all 7 ski pins for our collection. I stand at 109 and Shirley at 84 ski pins. We are off the Alyeska in Girdwood Alaska for a week over the easter break. 4 days at Alyeska Resort and 3 days sightseeing in Anchorage. Back to the New Mexico trip. Well, it is a trip for the memory books. We left with such wonderful memories. Thanks again, George.

  Any questions or anything call 604-318-7558 or email at downhillracer@shaw.ca

Sincerely, John & Shirley  

Name:       Lisa Pacheco                                   Category: Mountain Ops

Job Title:  Ticket Supervisor/Line Control          Ski Area: Red River Ski Area

Bio:  Lisa is from Questa, N.M.  She is a native New Mexican.  She has worked for Red River Ski Area for 5 years.  She loves being outside with people because she has the opportunity to meet people from all over the World.  She is married with three kids and still lives in Questa. 

Reason for Nomination: Lisa is a very good employee.  She is dependable and hardworking.  She is always on the hill with a smile, even when she is digging and raking snow off the ramps!  She is always a team player and has a very friendly attitude towards other employees and our guests.  I wish I had 35 Lisa’s!

Person submitting nomination: Dennis Martinez, Lift Maintenance Supervisor

Phone:     505-754-2223 ext. 211        Date:  1/23/08

Name:     Ana Moreira Haydon                      Category: Customer Service

Job Title: Human Resources/Payroll/Retail   Ski Area: Red River Ski Area

Bio:   Ana came to the United States from Curitiba, Brazil as a working student through Alliance Abroad and Cetusa.  She studied Business at Universidade Federal do Parana and Tourism at Pontificia Universidade Catiolica do Parana.  She’s been working for us for four years.  She recently married Wesley Haydon, another valued employee at Red River Ski Area. 

Reason for Nomination:  Ana does just about everything for us here at Red River Ski Area.  She puts in more hours per week than most because her day is completely filled with responsibilities.  She makes sure all of us get our paychecks, she ensures our ticket ladies are on point and friendly, she orders all of our retail products, she counts all of our drawers, every day, and anything else there is to do to help get things done correctly.  As the most productive and friendly while doing it, she is one of our favorite employees here. 

Person submitting nomination: Lauren House, Marketing-PR Manager

Phone:    505-754-2223                       Date: 1/23/08

Name:       Sara Nora                                       Category: Instructor

Job Title:  Ski Instructor                                    Ski Area: Red River Ski Area

Bio:   Sara is a Red River Native.  She grew up on the mountain and on skis.  She recently married Bruno Nora from Peru whom she met through Red River Ski Area when he came to work here.  Her parents own the Sundance Restaurant in which she is also the chef. 

Reason for Nomination: The most cheerful and energetic instructor we have. She’s been working for us for 10 years.  A level 2 PSIA instructor, she absolutely loves the kids she teaches, and I think she receives more requests than any other youth instructor here.  Everyone looks forward to her coming to work because she makes everyone smile right when she gets here. 

Person submitting nomination: Wally Dobbs, Ski School Director

Phone:    505-754-2223                  Date: 1/23/08

Name:     Tucker VanOrmer                                    Category: Racer

Job Title:  N.A.                                                        Ski Area: Red River Ski Area

Bio:   Tucker has been racing for Red River Ski Area for 6 years now.  He is 10 years old, and a Red River Native.  The son of Mike and Ann VanOrmer, he has been raised on the ski hill. 

Reason For Nomination:  He never has complained, even though he was diagnosed with child diabetes a few years ago.  He can’t ride with any other racers or kids his age on the chair for fear of an episode, so his mother rides with him every time.  The stick of the needle is a constant, but his motivation isn’t ever lost. He is always ready to help in any way. Tucker has a great work ethic, he’s totally committed to ski racing.  I think he loves to ski more than anyone I have ever met.

Person submitting nomination: Ed Hampton, Race Director

Phone:   505-754-6684                  Date:  1/23/08

Nominations for Mountain Operations

1).            Zack Meadows - Lift Supervisor/Lift Mechanic  (Sandia Peak)

Overall Zack is an excellent employee, what makes him stand out is his personal initiative in improving his education and training outside of work. He is currently taking classes at CNM to improve his knowledge in the electrical field in order to apply his training hear at the area. Our work days are long and difficult already; I feel that his extra effort after work makes him a great candidate for the “best of the best”.

2).           Mike Green Mountain Manager  (Pajarito)

Mike has worked at Pajarito Mountain from 1985 to the Present.  He has worked his way up from general worker to Mountain Manager.  Mike is an Excellent Mechanic, Groomer and Employee.

Mike does outstanding work and is able to share and teach other employees.  A lot of long time very knowledgeable ski area dudes are not very good at passing on information to new or younger up and coming employees.  Mike is great at this aspect of the job and is very patient also.

3).          Tommy Long  “do it All”  (Pajarito) 

 Tommy is a UNM Business Student who has worked at Sandia Peak as an Instructor and Snowmaker and now at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area as a Groomer, Trash Hauler, Mechanics Helper, Lift Operator, Etc. Tom really expanded his Grooming Responsibilities.  He learned to operate the Winch Cat on some pretty steep terrain and learned a great deal about grooming and finishing ski runs.

Nominations for Ski Patrol

1).         Jack Dant – Assistant Patrol Director  (Santa Fe Ski area)

Jack is one of those special members of our team that brings a great attitude and real appreciation of the mountain to work everyday. He is great at communicating with both his piers and our skiing guests.

As an example he was recently put in the difficult position of dealing with a guest that had skied in a closed area. That may seem to be a simple issue to deal with but when it’s your wife it’s a different story, Jack pulled his wife’s pass, sent her to see the safety video and went without dinner that evening. His level of integrity is a quality that we could use more of in all of our operations.