PSIA-AASI

3.18.2010

Transpack Joins PSIA-AASI Official Supplier Pool

The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) are excited to announce their partnership with Transpack. Transpack, a longtime supplier of boot bags offered through the PSIA-AASI Accessories Catalog, will increase the scope of its involvement with PSIA-AASI in its new role as Official Supplier of travel luggage. Transpack will be the first supplier in this category.

Read the full press release here.

3.17.2010

Executive Director Receives Leadership Honor

The American Society of Association Executives & The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE) has named PSIA-AASI Executive Director Mark Dorsey to its 2010 class of Fellows. Dorsey, who has served as PSIA-AASI’s executive director and chief executive officer since 2006, is one of just five inductees selected this year for the prestigious designation. The ASAE Fellows program recognizes individual accomplishments and contributions to the association community, and its members serve as ambassadors, role models, and mentors for the association community.

An active member of ASAE since 1992, Dorsey served on its Research Committee from 2004 to 2010, including a term as chair (2007–2009). He holds a master of business administration (MBA) degree from the University of Colorado and earned ASAE’s certified association executive (CAE) designation in 2003. Dorsey served as PSIA-AASI’s assistant executive director (2005–06) and marketing director (1989–2005) before taking the reins as the association’s executive director. A Certified Level III alpine instructor, he teaches part-time in Colorado.

“Being named a Fellow is a reflection of the tremendous work by PSIA-AASI volunteers and staff,” said Dorsey, “and it is gratifying to see PSIA-AASI in such elite company.”

Click here to read the ASAE press release.

3.15.2010

TwentyTwo Renews with PSIA-AASI

TwentyTwo Designs, Official Supplier of telemark bindings to PSIA, has renewed its agreement with the association through 2012. Members may be eligible for pro access to the company’s industry-leading technology—information is available behind the member login at www.TheSnowPros.org in the Pro Offers section.

Click here to learn more about TwentyTwo Designs.

3.12.2010

Gibbon Slacklines Becomes Official Supplier to PSIA-AASI

The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) are pleased to announce the addition of Gibbon Slacklines to their Official Supplier pool. Slacklining, redefined by Gibbon’s proprietary slackline system, has made the balancing act of walking a line of webbing held tight between two points—traditionally a pursuit of especially balanced athletes—accessible to outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities and disciplines. Gibbon will join Skier’s Edge as the second addition to PSIA-AASI’s training tools category.

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3.1.2010

Osprey Becomes Official Supplier to PSIA-AASI

The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) are pleased to announce the addition of Osprey Packs to their Official Supplier pool. Osprey, an innovator in the technical pack industry, has long supplied outdoor enthusiasts with award-winning gear, but will be the first supplier in this category for the snowsports instructors’ association—an eagerly awaited partnership for PSIA-AASI.

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