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Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame Honors 3 in ‘03 Bill Briggs, Alex Andresen, Stein Eriksen BillBill BriggsBriggs (Inductee),(Inductee), AlanAlan EngenEngen (Chairman(Chairman ofof Board),Board), AxelAxel AndresenAndresen (inductee)(inductee) receivedreceived by son Bruce Andresen, Stein Eriksen (Inductee) and Jim Gaddis (Emcee and Board Member). See story on page 6 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ����������� ������������������� Chairman’s Letter Board of Trustees Alan K. Engen by Alan k. Engen CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT Mike Korologos The year 2003 has been a very busy and productive VICE PRESIDENT one for the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation. Barbara Amidon Comments from around the country about the SECRETARY museum are resoundingly positive. While challenges Michael R. Maughan continue to occur, we are pleased to report the TREASURER museum looks forward to 2004 with enthusiasm and Connie Nelson an ongoing commitment towards its success as a EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR world class facility. Dr. A. Joseph Arave I am very pleased to acknowledge Ms. Connie Nelson Spencer P. Eccles as our new Director of Museum. Connie replaces David Amidon who did a Jon S. Engen commendable job of helping get the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center/Alf James Gaddis Engen Ski Museum built. Connie has been with the Alf Engen Ski Museum Don Hague Foundation since early 2002 and brings a wonderful sense of enthusiasm Craig Lehto Herbert C. Livsey and passion for what the museum has to offer. Please do not hesitate to Barbara McConvill contact her for any questions you might have. David C. Pickett 2003 was indeed a special year for us in that we were able to showcase David Quinney 2 the museum to the International Skiing History Association in April. Having Chris Sullivan this special group at the museum and being able to show them what the Dr. Greg Thompson facility has to offer was a highlight for us. In addition, according to records Scott C. Ulbrich retained, over 50,000 visitors from all parts of the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Ted Wilson came through the museum facility. Considering the museum has only been Honorary Board open to the public since early June 2002, we consider this a very positive Members indicator of the museum’s success. In September, the second annual Ruth Rogers Altmann Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame ceremony was held at the Quinney Center. NEW YORK CITY, NY Three legends and ski pioneers were inducted, namely Stein Eriksen, Axel George Ator Andresen (posthumously), and Bill Briggs. All those in attendance had a PITTSBURGH, PA great time and especially enjoyed the remarks by Stein as he recounted his John Bower ST. LOUIS, MO early skiing history. Cover Stein Eriksen PARK CITY, UT As I write this letter, it is snowing out, offering a strong reminder that it is Intermountain Ski G.S. Beckwith Gilbert Hall of Fame awards time to begin serious thoughts of the winter ski season ahead. In getting GREENWICH, CT (l-r): Bill Briggs ready, one of our goals is to have a new “improved” web site operating by (Inductee), Alan Dennis Keller OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL Engen (Chairman early 2004. Please take a look at www.engenmuseum.org. of Board), Axel Bill Lash Andresen (inductee) On behalf of the entire Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation board of trustees, SEATTLE, WA received by son I would like to extend our very best wishes for a joyful holiday season Janet Q. Lawson Bruce Andresen, and a very successful year in 2004….and, please come and visit us at Utah SALT LAKE CITY, UT Stein Eriksen Lou Lorenz (deceased) Olympic Park. (Inductee) and Jim SALT LAKE CITY, UT Gaddis (Emcee and William W. Miller, M.D. Board Member). PARK CITY, UT Donn G. Mosser, M.D. Photo by Rossmiller A publication of the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation MINNEAPOLIS, MN Photography Connie Nelson, Director of Museum Paul C. Olfelt, M.D. Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation MINNEAPOLIS, MN 2990 Bear Hollow Drive Jan Peterson P.O. Box 980187 (435) 658-4240 Tel MIDWAY, UT Park City, Utah 84098 (435) 658-4258 Fax Gray F. Reynolds [email protected] DAVIDSONVILLE, MD www.engenmuseum.org Richard S. Sackler, M.D. Inquiries, questions, or submissions of press releases and articles of interest for the Alf Engen Ski NORWALK, CT Museum Foundation newsletter are welcome. Send correspondence and newsletter submissions to Robert Settineri the Foundation office. IRVINE, CA Alf Engen Winter 2003 Ski Museum Foundation New Director Connie Nelson New Director of Museum The Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation has named Park City resident Connie Nelson as the acting executive director of the Alf Engen Ski Museum and the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center here. According to Alan K. Engen, foundation president, Ms. Nelson served as assistant director since the $10 million center/museum opened in the spring of 2002. She succeeds Dave Amidon who resigned as director in early August. In her new role, Ms. Nelson’s duties include management of business operations at the Center, including liaison with Utah Olympic Park, Connie Nelson community relations, tour programs, event management and marketing. Prior to joining the museum staff, Ms. Nelson was a senior manager for business operations at Utah Olympic Park from January 2000 through May 2002, including the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, which had bobsleigh, luge, jumping and combined competitions at the park. 3 Foundation News Meet a member of the Board Spencer P. Eccles Spencer P. Eccles is a securities analyst for Wells Capital Management. He has a Master of Business Administration from Brigham Young University. Spencer has been a long time supporter of the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation and has a history of not only being an accomplished alpine skier, but has also been involved in ski industry management. In 1995-1996 he was the assistant coach for the United States Ski Team Men’s World Cup Downhill and Super-G teams. Spencer then worked for the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee (1997- 2002) as the venue manager for Snowbasin Ski Area, site of the Olympic Alpine Downhill and Super-G events for the Olympic Winter Games of 2002. His enthusiasm, insights and knowledge are appreciated and very valuable to the Spencer P. Eccles Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation Board of Trustees. In Memoriam Louis C. Lorenz The Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation is saddened by the the University of Utah Marriott Library Ski Archives. In loss of one of its Charter Board Members, Lou Lorenz. Lou recognition of his many achievements, spanning half a passed away on September 14, 2003 at age 79. In addition to century, Lou was honored by induction to the Professional being a great friend to all whom he associated, he played a Ski Instructors of America-Intermountain Division Hall of significant role in the development of ski instruction in the Fame in 1996. The board of the Alf Engen Ski Museum Intermountain region. Included in his many accomplishments Foundation will truly miss Lou and expresses special thanks were his being a founding member of the Intermountain to him for his efforts in helping to create the Joe Quinney Ski Instructors Association and a Charter Member of Winter Sports Center/Alf Engen Ski Museum. Alf Engen Winter 2003 Ski Museum Foundation Donors 2003 Benefactors $1,000,000+ Donors Silver Medal Donors George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation $5,000 - $99,999 Donors Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Alta Ski Lifts Company Lawson, Janet Q. Dreyfous, James & Geralyn S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney Foundation Duncan, Paul & Marilyn Engen, Alan & Barbara Fidelity Foundation Gold Medal Donors Gilbert, G. S. Beckwith $100,000 - $999,999 Donors Knowles, Lawrence & Marilyn Dr. Ezekial & Edna Wattis DumkeFoundation Korologos, Tom C. Katherine & Ezekial Dumke Jr.Foundation Lawson, Peter Q. Marriner S. Eccles Foundation Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Foundation Engen, Evelyn Miller Ski Company Mosser, Dr. Donn G. & Dr. Janet Lawson, Frederick Q. Ray Quinney Nebeker Quinney, David & Shari Pickett, David and Nancie Swartz Foundation Sackler, Dr. & Mrs. Richard 4 Saunders, Hy & Debra Shrontz, Jody Summit County U S Forest Service Wallace, M. W. Williams, Larry Witter, Dean (Morgan Stanley) Bronze Medal Donors $1,000 - $4,999 Donors Academy Studios Goldminer’s Daughter Professional Ski Instructors of Amidon, David & Barbara IBM Corporation America Bamberger Foundation International Skiing History Prosek, Tom Richard D. Bass Foundation Association Rowan, Chuck & Suzanne Beekley, W. Mason Johnson, Ted & Shirley Royal Street Corporation Bounous, Junior & Maxine Keller Family Foundation Shaffer, Richard & Kay (Nagel) Bower, John & Elizabeth Kessler, Alfred E. Spedden, Rush & Betty Briggs, William M. Kogstad, Rolf The Summit Institute Burt, Chad Kunau, Lex & Celia Sweeney, Ed George Cartwright Family Langford, Kirk Taylor, Larry Cocoran, John Lawrence Goodman Fund Thomas, Richard S. & Susan G. Duncan, David R. L., M.D. & Meldrum, Daniel & Patricia Karen S. and Gregory C. Irma W. Merriman, Charles H. Thompson Family Durham, John & Shirley Michaels, H.C. & B. A. Ulbrich, Scott & Susanne Durham, Wilby & Betty Miller, Earl A. Webber, Richard Fletcher, Mel Nebeker, Dick & Ann Weisel, Thomas Fox, Leo W. Newman, Frank Wild Old Bunch Fuegi, Hans & Sally Pineridge Winery Yerman, Bob Gaddis, Jim & Barbara Alf Engen Winter 2003 Ski Museum Foundation Supporters $1 - $999 Donors A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Engen, Todd & Michelle Lorenz, Lou & Betty Logsdon Adams, Neal & Marilyn Eriksen, Stein Lundberg, Max & Nedra Pond, Edwin & Bonnie Alta Peruvian Lodge Felson, M.D. Lupus, Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Pratt, Joel Altmann, Ruth Rogers Firestone, Dr. Steven Magney, Mark & Janice Prudential Coleman Real Estate Altum, A.W. Flodine, Bob Malkomsen, Bjorn Pruitt, Bob & Claudia Anderegg, Dr. Alfred F. Fortuna, John Marks, John Quinn, Charles Anderson, A.W. or Sondra Fry, Deanna Marmion, Stephen & Jane Rabiger, David E. Arave, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Fryer, Holly Martin, Paul & Lisa Raemer, John Ashley, William H.
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