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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII(A) Presentation: American Water Ski Educational Foundation - Hall Of Fame Scholarship Tornament - Carole Lowe, Executive Director ' Agenda 4-7-98 "CENTER OF GOOD LIVING-PRIDE OF WEST ORANGE" I1tON•`COMMISSIONER' R '=i` ",• ,S.-AC Ocoee + Q\ I L MMISSIONERS 4111-1P 05 CITY OF OCOEE MAR 2 I ' 1 , D COANNYHOWELL ►k J 150 N.LAKESHORE DRIVE SCOT ANDERSON IBA: SCOTT A.GLASS OCOEE,FLORIDA34761-2258 — NANCYJ.PARKER (407)656-2322 March 23, 1998 CITY MANAGER GF GOO ELLIS SHAPIRO Ms. Carole Lowe Executive Director AMERICAN WATER SKI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION P. O. Box 2957 Winter Haven, Florida 33883-2957 Dear Ms. Lowe: I am in receipt of your letter dated March 12, 1998 and pursuant to your request, you have been scheduled to appear in front of the City Commission on April 7, 1998 at 7:15 PM. A copy of this letter shall be sent to the City Clerk for scheduling process. You may wish to provide more than one copy of the brochure if you would like each member of the City Commission to have the opportunity to see what you are doing. It might be helpful if you would advise us in writing prior to the meeting as to the extent of how much assistance you are asking us for. Sincerely, 1age r ES:jg . cc: City Clerk i P-�Erts i'.5► d 44, American Water Ski Educational Foundation March 12, 1998 Ellis Shapiro, City Manager City of Ocoee 150 N. Lakeshore Drive Ocoee, FL 34761 Dear Mr. Shapiro, Enclosed is information on the American Water Ski Educational Foundation and the Water Ski Hall of Fame. Each year, the Foundation holds a water ski tournament during our Hall of Fame induction weekend to raise funds for our collegiate scholarships. This year, the tournament will be held by Butch Allen at Isles of Lake Hancock on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. As a non-profit organization, the Foundation relies on sponsorship to help with out-of-pocket expenses such as advertising, food and drinks for officials, gas and other incidentals. We invite you to become a sponsor of the 1998 Water Ski Hall of Fame Scholarship Tournament. I will give you a call next Thursday to discuss how the City of Ocoee can be a part of this worthy event. Sincer , Carole Lowe Executive Director AMERICAN WATER SKI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION • P.O.Box 2957 •Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 1998 HALL OF FAME SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES APRIL 24-26, 1998 Friday,April 24th: 7:30 A.M. Golf Tournament Registration- Southern Dunes-Haines City, FL 8:30 A.M. Shotgun Start/$75.00 per person • 1:00 P.M. AWSA/AWSEF Executive &Finance Meeting 3:00 P.M. AWSEF Executive&Finance&Investment Committee Meeting 7:30 P.M. Hall of Fame Social, Cypress Gardens ($30 per person) Saturday,April 25th: 8 A.M. AWSA Executive& Finance Meeting, Cypress Gardens 8 A.M. Scholarship Fund Raising Tournament Lake Hancock, Southwest Orlando, Contact is Butch Allen-Bs (407) 897-1443 Hm(407) 654-7813 8 A.M. Hall of Fame Selection Committee(Best Western Admiral's Inn) 11:00 A.M. -2:00 P.M. Hall of Fame Open House 11:15 A.M. Award of Distinction Video Interviews 2 P.M-3 P.M. Press Conference at Hall of Fame 7 P.M. Reception, Cypress Gardens 8 P.M. Banquet: Cypress Gardens, $60.00 per person Ticket price includes Reception and Banquet Special Price: $75.00 per person covers Social, Reception.&Banquet Table Sponsor: 8 tickets -$700 9:00 P.M. Awards of Distinction Presentation 9:20 P.M. Honoree Induction Sunday,April 26th: . 8 A.M. Scholarship Fund Raising Tournament Lake Hancock, Southwest Orlando, Contact is Butch Allen at(407) 897-1443 Office (407) 654-7813 Home 8 A.M. . AWSEF Membership Meeting 9 A.M. AWSEF Board of Trustees Meeting :lit/04\ <4 of r" • American Water Ski Educational Foundation March 12, 1998 Ellis Shapiro, City Manager City of Ocoee 150 N. Lakeshore Drive Ocoee, FL 34761 Dear Mr. Shapiro, • Enclosed is information on the American Water Ski Educational Foundation and the Water Ski Hall of Fame. Each year, the Foundation holds a water ski tournament during our Hall of Fame induction weekend to raise funds for our collegiate scholarships. This year, the tournament will be held by Butch Allen at Isles of Lake Hancock on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. As a non-profit organization, the Foundation relies on sponsorship to help with out-of-pocket expenses such as advertising, food and drinks for officials, gas and other incidentals. We invite you to become a sponsor of the 1998 Water Ski Hall of Fame Scholarship Tournament. I will give you a call next Thursday to discuss how the City of Ocoee can be a part of this worthy event. Sincer , Carole Lowe Executive Director AMERICAN WATER SKI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION • • P.0. 5,,:: 2057 • Winter Haven.F1 riJa 33SS 1.2957 • Phone t941) 32--2 72 • Fax (0-1) 324-39'6 Pam.-- S�. h\� C American Water Ski Educational Foundation For More Information Contact: Carole Lowe or Leona Perry, (941) 324-2472 Butch Allen, Isles of Lake Hancock, (407) 897-1443 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando-Area Water Ski Tournament Raises g Funds for Hall of Fame Scholarships WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Each year, the Water Ski Hall of Fame sponsors a water ski tournament during the Hall of Fame induction weekend with the proceeds going to the funds. year'sfund-raising organization's scholarshipThis tournament will be held in the Orlando area--the 12th Annual Hall of Fame Fund Raising Tournament at the Isles of ‘ 1‹, Lake Hancock near Walt Disney World. The 12th Annual Hall of Fame tournament, April 25 - 26, will be a two-round record capability slalom, tricks and jumping, sanctioned by the American Water Ski Association(AWSA). Spectators can expect to see some of the world's top water ski competitors in action over the weekend. There may even be a few world records broken. The tournament will be held at the Isles of Lake Hancock, a waterfront community located between Hwy 545 and Hwy 535, North of Walt Disney World. The tournament ' will begin at 8 a.m. on both days. For more information, please contact tournament director, Butch Allen. Proceeds from the tournament go the American Water Ski Educational Foundation's (AWSEF) Scholarship Fund, which helps deserving water ski athletes further their college educations. The Foundation annually funds six $1,500 scholarships. -MORE- P.O.Box 2957 • Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 The Water Ski Museum and Hall of Fame has recently acquired a site along Interstate 4 between Orlando and Tampa, and a capital campaign is currently in the works to raise $2 million to build a Water Sports Complex, which will feature a new Water Ski Hall of Fame/Museum, a ski lake and administrative offices for AWSEF and AWSA. For more information on relocation efforts, please contact Carole Lowe, executive director, AWSEF. This year marks the 16th anniversary of the annual Water Ski Hall of Fame inductions. This year's inductees, Mike Osborn of Winter Haven, Fla., and Alan Kempton of Tampa, Fla., bring to 39 the number of skiers, officials and pioneers who have been inducted since 1982. I//lll DER * American Water Ski Educational Foundation For More Information Contact: Leona Perry or Carole Lowe (941) 324-2472 FOR IMVIEDIATE RELEASE Winter Haven Marine Dealer to Enter Water Ski Hall of Fame WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Water skiers Mike Osborn, 58, of Winter Haven, Fla., and Alan Kempton, 48, of Tampa, Fla., will join the ranks of the Water Ski Hall of Fame in April at the annual induction ceremonies to be held at Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven. ‘ 11‹. They are the 38th and 39th inductees to be honored since 1982. Osborn is recognized as one of the sport's all-time best Men's jumping competitors. In 1959, he won Men's jumping at the National Championships with a 142-foot leap, tying the famous Joe Cash's world record. Osborn also won the Masters ' tournament jump title in 1959 and 1960. Although he was known for jumping, Osborn excelled as a three-event skier as well. He won the overall title at the 1959 National Water Ski Championships and came in third overall the following year. Osborn also was a force to be reckoned with at the Masters tournament, placing second overall.in 1960 and '61. As a member of the 1959 U.S. Water Ski Team, Osborn returned from the World Championships in Milan, Italy, with the bronze medal in Men's overall. In individual events, he placed second in slalom(tie), third in jumping and eighth in tricks. Osborn was. also a show skier, beginning his career at Cypress Gardens when he was 15 years old. He - MORE - P.O.Box 2957 • Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 became the'first Corky the Clown to wear overalls instead of the clown outfit now worn in Gardens' ski shows. Osborn's water ski fame lead to his appearance in a Rapid Shave commercial in 1959 and 1960. The spot showed him skiing over the jump ramp while shaving and saying, "Make it fast, make it smooth." For many years, Osborn has stayed involved in skiing and boating through his marine dealership, Osborn Marine, in Winter Haven, Fla., where he resides with his wife, Nancy. The couple has three sons --Mark, Mitch and Matt. • Kempton was a solid three-event skier, consistently taking the top slots at both the Masters and the U.S. Nationals. He won the Masters Men's overall title in 1967 and 1969, and also was Masters jump and tricks champion in 1967. Kempton went on to place second overall at the 1969 National Championships with a first place in tricks, second in jumping and third in slalom. Kempton's perfection of the front flip off the ramp earned him acclaim through photos on the national wire services in the late 1960's. The trick also secured him the Men's National tricks crown for three consecutive years, beginning in 1967. As a member of the 1967 U.S. Water Ski Team, Kempton captured gold medals in Men's tricks and jumping. He was also a member of the 1969 World team. In addition to his prowess in skiing, Kempton also was an innovator in the sport. He was the first to introduce the arm sling for jumping, using it to ease a sore shoulder. -MORE - Later, he noticed the sling's ability to help control the movement of his arms during the jump and continued to use it. Eventually, the sling caught on and is standard equipment for most of today's water ski jumpers, allowing them the control they need to leap distances of more than 200 feet. The 1998 Water Ski Hall of Fame 16th annual induction ceremonies will take place on Saturday, April 25, at Cypress Gardens. For a detailed schedule of Hall of Fame activities, please contact the Hall of Fame office in Winter Haven at (941) 324-2472. The American Water Ski Educational Foundation, parent organization of the Water Ski Hall of Fame and Museum, was founded in 1968 as a non-profit foundation dedicated to the preservation of the traditions of one of America's most popular family recreational activities and to the encouragement of and education in the safe enjoyment of water skiing. - 30 - 1/98:lsp DER k ppp F����/ American Water Ski Educational Foundation For More Information Contact: Leona Perry or Carole Lowe (941) 324-2472 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Water Ski Hall of Fame Announces 1998 Award of Distinction Recipients WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- The Water Ski Hall of Fame selection committee recently announced the 1998 recipients of its prestigious Award of Distinction: Dr. Dave Watson t\�y P P g of Greenville, S.C. (deceased); Cyndi Benzel of Groveland, Fla.; Glenn Sperry of Fort ‘ 11‹. Worth, Texas; Dick Nock of Skokie, Ill.; and Artis Price of Libertyville, Ill. Watson was one of water skiing's top judges during the 1960s and '70s. He was an appointed judge at the Masters Tournament in 1962 and remained active for the next 11 years, lending a hand wherever he was needed whether it was as Chief Judge or scoreboard operator. As Chief Judge at the National Championships in 1966, Watson instituted the first Qualifications Judge position. Since that year, a Qualifications Judge has been named at every Nationals. Watson also served as Executive Vice President of- the American Water Ski Association's (AWSA) Southern Region in 1957. He died in 1986 at age 68. A nationally-ranked competitor for more than 30 years, Berizel reached her career peak in 1981 and 1982 with back-to-back overall wins in Open Women at the National Water Ski Championships. A dominating force in Open Women during the late 1970s and early '80s, she moved into Women 2 in 1985 and has continued to lead her - MORE- F P.O.Box 2957 • Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 divisions. Benzel has also been active in the sport as a water ski coach and a three-event judge. She is currently competing in the Women 4 division. Sperry is still active in show skiing after more than 40 years in the sport. Over the years, he has traveled the world as a skier with such shows as the Tommy Bartlett Water Ski and Stage Show. Sperry also directed other local and traveling shows and continues to do so. He recently directed a water ski show in China. Although not officially documented, Sperry has been credited with creating show ski stunts such as skiing around the boat, stilt skiing and double-double jump. Last year, he mastered a pair of seven-foot, three-inch stilt skis and his new goal is eight feet. In 1967, Price was chosen as one of the"Outstanding Young Women of America" for her achievements in water skiing and service to her community through water ski clinics by an advisory board headed by first lady Johnson . Price is believed to have competed in more National Water Ski Championships than any other female skier. She skied in her first Nationals in the Women's division in 1960 and has competed in every one since with the exception of 1963 when she took time off to give birth to her daughter, Kathryn. Price also was the first senior woman to be invited to the Master's Tournament. Nock, a senior driver and senior judge, has been involved with the AWSA since 1959. Through the years, he has been an appointed judge and driver at many National Water Ski Championships as well as regional and local tournaments and clinics. He has also driven the JunioreWorld Championships,World Disabled Championships and -MORE National Disabled Championships. An AWSA Director for 12 years, Nock served as vice president and was on various committees. He was chairman of both the Rating and Rules committees. Nock currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the American Water Ski Educational Foundation (AWSEF) and is chairman of the Foundation's Nominating Committee. The AWSEF Award of Distinction recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the sport. Recipients may include tournament skiers, innovators, industry leaders, officials and others responsible for landmark achievements in the development of water skiing as well as those whose long periods of dedication and service deserve special recognition. Candidates are not required to be retired from competition or involvement. Those honored with the Award of Distinction remain eligible for induction into the Water Ski Hall of Fame. The five Award of Distinction recipients will be honored at the 16th annual Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies April 25 at Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Fla. For a detailed schedule of Hall of Fame weekend activities, please contact the Hall of Fame office at (941) 324-2472. The American Water Ski Educational Foundation, parent organization of the Water Ski Hall of Fame and Museum, was founded in 1968 as a non-profit foundation dedicated to the preservation of the traditions of one of America's most popular family recreational activities and to the encouragement of and education in the safe enjoyment of water.skiing. - 30 - 12/97: isp The American Water Ski Educational Foundation presents the 7f,'"?;;:. 4l. 16th Annual Water Ski Hall of Fame t�?t � c�id Induction Ceremonies ,,. April 25, 1998-Winter Haven,Florida Honorees: Mike Osborn &Alan Kempton Award of Distinction Recipients: Artis Price, Cyndi Benzel, Dick Nock, Glenn Sperry, Dr. Dave Watson The American Water Ski Educational Foundation invites you to attend the 1998 Water Ski Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies. A golf tournament will be held Friday at Southern Dunes, located in Haines City, Florida. All proceeds will benefit Scholarship& Building Funds. The Magnolia Mansion at Cypress Gardens is the setting for the Friday evening social,where you will enjoy chatting with Hall of Famers Mike Osborn and Alan Kempton,Award of Distinction recipients: Artis Price, Cyndi Benzel, Dick Nock, Glenn Sperry, and Dr. Dave Watson(deceased); past inductees and many other people in the world of water skiing. In addition to the daytime activities taking place Saturday at the Hall of Fame, the scholarship fund raising tournament is being held at Lake Hancock.. Combine all this with the Awards reception, banquet and induction at Florida's Cypress Gardens for an enjoyable weekend that you will long remember. Mike&Alan look forward to seeing you there. Schedule of Events Friday,April 25th Water Ski Hall of Fame Sponsorship • 7:30 am Golf Tournament Registration 8:30 am Shotgun Start 7:30 pm Hall of Fame Social-Magnolia Mansion Diamond Sponsor S1000 includes: Sapphire Sponsor $500 includes: • Reserve table for 8 Reserved seating for 4 Saturday,April 26th Program Recognition Program Recognition 8:00 am Scholarship Fund Raising Tournament Banner displayed at Reception Lake Hancock,Southwest Orlando 11:00 am-2:00 pm Open House/Hall of Fame 2:00 pm-3:00 pm PRESS CONFERENCE/Hall of Fame 6. Ruby Sponsor $250 includes: Opal Sponsor $100 includes: 7:00 pm Reception,Village Fare Program Recognition Program Recognition • 8:00 pm Banquet,Village Fare 9:00 pm Award of Distinction Recipients • 9:20 pm Honoree Induction Please make checks payable to: Sunday,April27th AWSEF Hall of Fame• 799 Overlook Drive•Winter Haven, FL 33884 8:00 am Scholarship Fund Raising Tournament For more information contact: AWSEF•(941)3242472 8:00 am AWSEF Membership/Trustee Meeting • ❑ $30.00 Friday Night Social ❑ I cannot attend,but enclosed is my check in support of this worthy event. O $60.00 Saturday Night Banquet&Enshrinement 0 Please find the amount of $ to be a Sponsor. ❑ $75.00 Social,Reception,Banquet&Enshrinement ❑ $700.00 Table Sponsor(8), includes Social Name Address City State Zip Phone( ) Table for 8 List name for Seating diagram will be located at the entrance each ticket being . of the Banquet Hall. purchased. L J 1998 HALL OF FAME SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES APRIL 24-26, 1998 Friday,April 24th: 7:30 A.M. Golf Tournament Registration-Southern Dunes-Haines City,FL - 8:30 A.M. Shotgun Start/$75.00 per person • 1:00 P.M. AWSA/AWSEF Executive&Finance Meeting 3:00 P.M. AWSEF Executive&Finance&Investment Committee Meeting 7:30 P.M. Hall of Fame Social, Cypress Gardens ($30 per person) Saturday,April 25th: 8 A.M. AWSA Executive&Finance Meeting, Cypress Gardens 8 A.M. Scholarship Fund Raising Tournament Lake Hancock, Southwest Orlando, Contact is Butch Allen-Bs (407) 897-1443 Hm(407) 654-7813 8 A.M. Hall of Fame Selection Committee(Best Western Admiral's Inn) 11:00 A.M. -2:00 P.M. Hall of Fame Open House 11:15 A.M. Award of Distinction Video Interviews 2 P.M-3 P.M. Press Conference at Hall of Fame 7 P.M. Reception, Cypress Gardens 8 P.M. Banquet: Cypress Gardens, $60.00 per person Ticket price includes Reception and Banquet Special Price: $75.00 per person covers Social, Reception&Banquet Table Sponsor: 8 tickets-.$700 9:00 P.M. Awards of Distinction Presentation 9:20 P.M. Honoree Induction Sunday,April 26th: 8 A.M. Scholarship Fund Raising Tournament Lake Hancock, Southwest Orlando, Contact is Butch Allen at(407) 897-1443 Office (407) 654-7813 Home • 8 A.M. AWSEF Membership Meeting 9 A.M. AWSEF Board of Trustees Meeting The American Water Ski Educational Foundation 3RD NANCIE RIDEOUT ROBERTSON MEMORIAL ER GOLF TOURNAMENT � \41(r'� (Proceeds Benefiting the Foundation's Scholarship & Building Funds) Southern Dunes, Haines City, FL. Friday, April 24, 1998 p (Entry deadline April 20) Check-in: 7:30 A.M. "FoUr-person Shotgun Start: 8:30 A.M ` REGISTRATION: Scramble" *Platinum $500.00:4golf participants, {� P hole sponsor sign,listing in Hall of Fame program and other publica- 1 St Place Prize tions "Gold,$250.00: 2 golf participants,hole sponsor sign, $ 12 5.00 Cash listing in Hall of Fame program and other publications. 2ND & 3RD Place Prizes "Silver,S100.00:Hole sponsor sign,listing in Hall of Men and Women Fame program and other publications. Flights "Individual Player $75.00 • ..Y`. ' FREE Lunch,goodie bags and practice balls ' : ** Closest to Pin ` Longest Drive for each golfer. .... Great Door Prizes COME SWING AWAY THE DAY WITH US! ::::::Cr...aft.::B oat:.::::: : .::: : ::;::::::::::: ::.:::: ::: :.::.:.:.::::::::::::.::.::::::::::::::::..........::::.t ... to goggogiguli :::<:.:::<.>: :::;.»:>Auto obile;:courte >: . Enclosed is my check for$ as registration for the April 24th Golf tournament. HOLE SPONSORS Name: Address: Platinum $500.00 City: State: Zip: Phone:( ) Gold $250.00 PLAYERS'NAMES HANDICAP DAY PHONE Silver $100.00 1. Individual $ 75.00 2. 3. 4. For Sign Name Entry Deadline: April 20,1998 J Checks payable and mail to: American Water Ski Educational Foundation,799 Overlook Drive,S.E.,Winter Haven,FL 33884 Phone 941/324-2472,Fax 941/324-3996. For more information contact Barbara Heddon at 941/294-7541. E R* WO') ARtike 'tk 44i tv • American Water Ski Educational Foundation AMERICAN WATER SKI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (AWSEF) The American Water Ski Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit public foundation dedicated to the preservation of the traditions of one of America's most popular family recreational activities, and to the encouragement of and education in the safe enjoyment of the challenges of water skiing. To these ends, the Foundation administers the Water Ski Hall of Fame in Winter Haven, Florida, supervises scholarship programs to further the education of deserving water skiers, and provides an orderly means of financing other activities which are consistent with the spirit in which the Foundation was formed. The American Water Ski Educational Foundation was established in 1968 and has five main functions: • -Promote and provide scholarship programs for the advanced education of water skiers. -Provide a water ski research center to include an extensive film and resource library. -Provide a showcase museum for the sport, recognizing great achievements through displays, archives, memorabilia and in ceremony. - Support teams of water skiers for recognized international competition. -Promote and provide other programs which are consistent with charitable and educational activities. The roots of these programs go back to 1976, when the Foundation (AWSEF)joined with the American Water Ski Association (AWSA) in a major fund raising drive for the construction of a new Association.Headquarters building that would also provide some 3,800 square feet of space for the Foundation. Ground breaking for the building, in Winter Haven, Florida, occurred in June, 1976. The building was occupied on November 19, 1976, and dedicated on January 22, 1977. 03/98 P.O.Box 2957 •Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 page 2--AMERICAN WATER SKI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION The Foundation Board of Trustees met in a vacant headquarters on January 23, 1977, and began to carry out the plans for the future of the Foundation. Walt N. Meloon was elected President in 1979 and a year later a full-time executive was hired, who began to push languishing committees into action. By January, 1981, the Board had adopted new bylaws, accepted the procedures for selecting Hall of Fame members, elected the first selection committee and optimistically set a date for the first induction ceremony. Later in 1981, Robert Hicks replaced Meloon as'president. The Trustees adopted Bob and Willa Cook's ambitious construction program for the Hall of Fame, along with a $200,000 fund drive, under Earl Robertson's direction, to pay for it. On the weekend of April 17& 18, 1982, the first Water Ski Hall of Fame tournament and induction took place exactly as scheduled. For many,it was the first evidence of a tangible existence for the Foundation. Now, as AWSEF enters its 30th year of operation and stages its 16th annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the transition from a paper organization to a functioning entity has been completed. In fact, the Foundation has outgrown its current facility. _ By the year 2000, the Foundation and Association will make another"Quantum Leap" by moving to a Water Sports Complex on Interstate 4 in Central Florida's Polk County, the"Water Ski Capital of the World". A new campaign began in April, 1997, to raise the funds to begin construction on property already purchased by the Foundation midway between Orlando and Tampa. ' • 03/98 -`E R American Water Ski Educational Foundation • Contact: Carole Lowe UNRESTRICTED (General) FUND The American Water Ski Educational Foundation is solely dependent on tax-deductible gifts from individual and corporate donor members. Donor members receive recognition in relation to the amount of their contributions. The General Fund is used for operational and administrative expense. 03/98 P.O.Box 2957 •Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 of ER S APC �S� .t * *5.4-4t 4v 1 J��t. Y' �GM;-31 American Water Ski Educational Foundation Ways T(o) (Gri v(e SCHOLARSHIP and FINANCIAL AID Endowment Endow--is to give money or property so as to provide an income for the support of a scholarship, etc. Endowment funds must be invested for specified period or in perpetuity to generate income for specific purposes. The minimum of$12,000 may be endowed in the name of an individual or group. Endowment funds may be subject to restrictions by the donor requiring that the principal be invested and the income only be utilized. Term endowment funds are similar to endowment funds except that upon the passage of a stated period of time or the occurrence of a particular event all or part of the principal may be expended. Additional restrictions by the donor are subject to American Water Ski Educational Foundation Board approval. Pledge Contribution 5 years or more The minimum of$1,800 may be pledged for a minimum of five(5)years,payable by December 31 annually, preceding the year the scholarship is to be given, in the name of an individual or group. Pledged contributions with restrictions are subject to American Water Ski Educational Foundation Board approval. Annual Basis With a contribution of$1,800,a scholarship in the name of an individual or group may be given on a one-time basis(i.e. in honor of a friend,a deceased,event,etc.) All contributions include administrative fees. 03/98 P.O.Box 2957 • Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 -‘ SA(P E R �. C American Water Ski Educational Foundation Contact: Carole Lowe SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID (Restricted Fund) A variety of scholarships for water skiers are available through the American Water Ski Educational Foundation (AWSEF). One program, begun in 1983, offers scholarships to qualified members of the American Water Ski Association(AWSA). The applicant must be an incoming sophomore,junior or senior, studying full-time at a two- or four-year accredited college or university. AWSEF has awarded 78 such scholarships since 1983, totaling $86,000. General guidelines for consideration include the number of years the applicant has belonged to AWSA, academic achievement level, two letters of reference (one academic), work record and school/community activities. Also considered are the individual's contributions to the sport as a skier and as a worker at water ski tournaments (judge, driver, committee work, and the like). Students from all disciplines of the sport (traditional & collegiate, barefoot, kneeboard, ski racing, show skiing, disabled, wakeboarding) are invited to apply. The annual scholarship awards are announced by the last week in July. Applications must be requested in writing and the deadline is March 1 each year. Send requests to:AWSEF Scholarship, P.O. Box 2957, Winter Haven, FL 33883-2957. 03/98 P.O.Box 2957 • Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 -�E R 1114,10 F P��9� American Water Ski Educational Foundation Contact: Carole Lowe TRAVEL AID (Restricted Fund) Water Ski Teams competing at the Intercollegiate Nationals may qualify for travel-expense awards through funds supported annually by Correct Craft and MasterCraft boat companies totaling $4,500. Team travel-aid is determined by dividing the total number of skiers who are entered in the National Collegiate Water Ski Championship then multiplying by the number of members of each team. Other companies and individuals may contribute to this fund. 03/98 P.O.Box 2957 • Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 ERS 416. American Water Ski Educational Foundation Contact: Carole Lowe JIMMY McCORMICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Restricted Fund) The Foundation administers the Jimmy C. McCormick Scholarship, funded by MasterCraft and Correct Craft boat companies. The $500 annual award goes to the Boys 2 and Girls 2 competitor who achieves the most National Overall Points (NOPS) at the Water Ski National Championship. The awards are held in escrow by AWSEF until the recipients enter a two- or four-year accredited college or university following graduation from high school. Others may make tax-deductible contributions to the McCormick Scholarship Fund. 03/98 P.O.Box 2957 •Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 TER ti � ,A. American Water Ski Educational Foundation Contact: Carole Lowe U.S. TEAMS (Restricted Fund) In 1968, the American Water Ski Educational Foundation was formed with elaborate intentions and a single, simple purpose: achieving tax deductions for those wishing to help support the United States Water Ski Teams. The intentions were incorporated into a set of bylaws by three founders, the late Merrill LaPoint, Russell Barlow (who provided legal work) and William P. Barlow Jr. (who secured the tax exemption in 1969 and served as president for three years). With Lorraine McCormick's pioneering efforts, the U.S. Team Fund grew and satisfied the initial goal of AWSEF. The Foundation solely funded the U.S. Teams from financial gifts of individuals and companies and Regional and National auctions until 1989 when AWSA undertook the responsibility. The Foundation continues to accept contributions to assist the Association in funding the U.S. Teams for travel to international tournaments. 03/98 P.O.Box 2957 • Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 ERS to i <4, FP�j'� American Water Ski Educational Foundation Contact: Carole Lowe BAREFOOT TEAM • (Restricted Fund) The U.S. Barefoot Water Ski Team, organized in 1978, was financially assisted by the Foundation in the fourth World Barefoot Championship (1984). The Association took the responsibility of funding the Barefoot Team in 1990. The Foundation continues to accept contributions to assist the Association in funding the Barefoot Team for international competition. BAREFOOT EDUCATIONAL FUND (Restricted Fund) The establishment of the Barefoot Educational Fund in 1983 has supported educational material for skiers interested in the sport of Barefoot skiing. Educational video and "How To" booklets have been produced through the support of this fund. The fund was initially started with a contribution from Mr. George A. Blair. 03/98 P.O.Box 2957 • Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 P1.ERS k .tip- 114, I American Water Ski Educational Foundation Contact: Carole Lowe ENDOWMENT & FACILITIES FUND (Restricted Fund) The Endowment and Facilities Fund is dedicated to the relocation, expansion and operation of the new Water Ski Hall of Fame and Museum. It was established with a $200,000 gift from George A. Blair, who remarked, "This check is an indication of my faith in the Foundation and my hope for its expanded future." Popularly named the"Quantum Leap" campaign, the fund drive is chaired by Mary Pelto of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Honorary National Co-Chair is Mr. George A. Blair. The goal is to establish a new, state-of-the-art Water Sports Complex in Central Florida. 03/98 P.O.Box 2957 •Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 ERYolo 4411, 4‘ 1. O F 1. American Water Ski Educational Foundation Contact: Carole Lowe HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AW SEF'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS 19.81: Began developing the interior of the Water Ski Museum/Hall of Fame. 1982: Inaugural inductions for the Water Ski Hall of Fame; election of Scholarship Committee. 1983: Second Hall of Fame inductions; scholarships awarded to three individuals, $500 each. 1984: Third Hall of Fame inductions; assisted the U.S. Barefoot Team financially for the first time in travel to the Barefoot World Championships; awarding of more scholarships. 1985: Continued to support financially(since 1968) the U.S. Water Ski Team in travel to the World Championships; supported the first U.S. Junior Team to the World Cup; awarded six scholarships. 1986: Continuing the annual Hall of Fame inductions; awarded six $1,000 individual scholarships; administered Intercollegiate and Show Ski Travel-Aid. Endowment Fund established with a gift of$200,000 from George A. Blair to pursue a larger, more visible location for the Water Ski Hall of Fame. 1987: Annual Hall of Fame induction; grants to AWSA to support international teams, water ski instructional booklets and help assist teams to international water ski events; awarded six $1,500 scholarships. 1988: Continued the programs listed, the Foundation published"How To Barefoot" booklets. 1989: Housed the International Water Ski Hall of Fame inductees, continued the programs listed above. 1990: Inaugural Award of Distinction members selected and recognized at the annual Hall of Fame inductions; continued the programs listed above. 03/98 P.O.Box 2957 • Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 page 2 -- Highlights of AWSEF Accomplishments 1991: Proposal to Florida Cypress Gardens to relocate the Museum/Hall of Fame; promo videotape"Water Ski Museum/Hall of Fame." 1992: Signed letter of agreement with Cypress Gardens for relocation of the Museum/Hall of Fame to the Gardens. Later that year, the agreement was dissolved and the Foundation began to seek another site. _ 1993: 25th Anniversary of the Foundation (AWSEF); 11th annual Hall of Fame inductions (30 total inductees) 1995: Signed contractual agreement with Imperial Polk Properties for property adjacent to Interstate 4 for relocation of Museum/Hall of Fame. 1996: Finalized Conditional Use Permit, settlement agreement with Department of Community Affairs, purchased property, design contest held for building. 1997: "Quantum Leap" Building Campaign officially kicked off during 15th annual Hall of Fame inductions; Began Buy a Brick project; architect designed building to fit site _ - measurements. 1998: All permitting approved for I-4 site; site cleared... 03/98 R * , 41 Q�9<c F p►'J�'il of American Water Ski Educational Foundation CONTRIBUTION CATEGORIES TO THE AMERICAN WATER SKI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Cash Gifts -- These provide immediate assistance for the Foundation's general or restricted program of your choice. Unrestricted Fund: Restricted Funds: General Operating Fund Scholarship Fund - Southern Region Western Region Endowment & Facilities Fund McCormick Scholarship Fund (see explanation) U.S. Teams Fund Barefoot Team Fund Jennifer Odom Barefoot Educational Fund Memorial Scholarship Fund Boating World Junior Masters Scholarships Rolex Junior Masters Scholarships Building Fund Pledges -- Your pledge is encouraged. It is not necessary to contribute the entire pledge in a single payment, though all pledges should be paid within the pledge year(s). Gifts-In-Kind --For some supporters, it may be easier to provide goods or services in lieu of cash gifts. These provide a savings to the overall programs and include: printing, office equipment and supplies, building materials, art work, emblems, decals, T-shirts, and other similar services. Other Gifts & Endowments -- Contributions of long-term, appreciated securities and real property of life insurance policies may be more beneficial to you than a gift of cash and equally helpful to the AWSEF, or you may prefer to make a provision for the AWSEF in your will. Consult your attorney. Matching Gifts --Does your firm have a matching gift program? If so, you have the opportunity to increase the value of the gift at no additional cost to you. Be sure to check your company's policies and regulations concerning contributions and enclose your company's matching gift form with your contribution. 03/98 P.O.Box 2957 • Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 PEER S C � c F �� < of P/ American Water Ski Educational Foundation AWSEF MEMBERSHIP GIFT CATEGORIES Regular Membership.$15.00 -- Member receives a membership card, AWSEF decal and newsletter. Regular Membership, $25.00 -- Member receives a membership card, AWSEF decal and newsletter. Supporting Member, $100.00 --Member receives all the benefits of a regular member, plus a discount on Hall of Fame Induction tickets. Sponsor Member.$250.00--Member receives all the benefits of a Supporting Member plus an individual bronze plaque inscribed with the donor's name to be displayed in the entrance of the Hall of Fame, plus a personalized desk paperweight. Patron Member, $500.00 --Member receives all the benefits of a Sponsor Member, plus one complimentary ticket to the Hall of Fame Induction. Benefactor Member, $1,000.00--Member receives all the benefits of a Patron Member and two complimentary tickets to the Hall of Fame Inductions, a personalized bronze plaque to be displayed in the entrance of the Hall of Fame, and a personalized shadow box for your home or office. Foundation Gift.$50,000.00 -- The person who donates this amount or the person in whose honor the gift is made is entitled to an oil painting to be permanently displayed in a special area of the Hall of Fame. A living person so honored also has all the privileges of a Benefactor Member. Memorials --Restricted or unrestricted contributions made in the form of a Memorial will be reflected as such in the records of the Foundation. Amounts of$15.00 or more will include membership for the donor. 03/98 P.O.Box 2957 •Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 R GG�0.' J American Water Ski Educational Foundation AWSEF MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES * You will receive a specially designed AWSEF membership card. * You will receive all newsletters published. * Free admission for you and your family to the Hall of Fame. * Invitation to attend the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. * Discount on purchase of all educational materials (booklets&videos). * Research privileges in person or by mail from the Water Ski Hall of Fame library. * A 5x7 donor card for each membership permanently recorded in the Hall of Fame library. (Available only to those contributing a$100.00 or more membership.) * Recognition in the American Water Ski Association magazine, the Water Skier. * Being identified with the heritage of the sport. • 03/98 P.O.Box 2957 • Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 -�E R C �Q'�<L O F a1,%/� American Water Ski Educational Foundation WATER SKI HALL OF FAME The purpose of the Water Ski Hall of Fame shall be to honor and perpetuate the names and accomplishments of skiers, pioneers, and officials whose dedication and competitive achievements at National and International levels have brought lasting fame to the sport of water skiing. Permanent archives shall be established and maintained for the collection and display of memorabilia related to the lives and accomplishments of those selected for induction in the Water Ski Hall of Fame and others who have participated in the sport through the years. Inductions generally take place annually for those elected by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. THE SELECTION PROCESS CATEGORIES OF HALL OF FAME MEMBERSHIP 1. Four categories of membership have been approved by the Board of Trustees . A. Competitive water skiers, including participants in traditional water skiing, barefoot skiing, ski racing and any other nationally competitive individual discipline recognized by the AWSA and approved by the AWSEF Board of Trustees . B. Water skiing pioneers C. Water skiing officials (established in 1983) D. Show skiing (established in 1994) ELIGIBILITY FOR PIONEERS 1 . This category is neither defined nor definable, but it is intended for people whose contributions to the sport do not fall into the other categories . Ralph Samuelson and Dick Pope, Sr. are examples. Those whose principal contributions are as water skiing officials should not be considered as pioneers . Individuals whose qualifications relate to the development of a specific discipline should be considered based on the importance of their contributions to the sport of water skiing as a whole. - more - P.O.Box 2957 • Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 y ELIGIBILITY FOR COMPETITIVE SKIERS 1. Only U.S. skiers qualify. This is not intended to be an international Hall of Fame. This would best be defined as someone who would have been eligible to ski on the U.S. Team at the World Tournament, assuming that there is a World Tournament in a particular discipline. For many years U.S . citizenship was not required to enter our Nationals . 2 . No member of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee is eligible during his term on the Committee. 3 . The skier must have skied in the U.S. Nationals (or U.S . Open Tournament) at least five years . Three of these years must have been in the Open Division (or U.S . Open) . For those skiers whose competitive careers were completed prior to the establishment of the Open Divisions ( 1973) , three years competition in the U.S. Nationals in either the Men' s, Women's, Boys ' , or Girls ' divisions will be required instead of five years . For competition prior to the establishment of the Open Divisions, the Men' s and Women' s divisions are regarded as equivalent to the Open divisions . Competition in the Boys ' and Girls ' divisions during this period would also be considered, but only by relating their performances to those of the Men's and Women' s divisions. 4 . A skier must have been retired from Open competition for at least five years (as of the date that election is to be announced) to be eligible. The skier may, however, continue to be active in Senior or other divisions or as an official or may be otherwise involved in the sport. 5 . One and two event skiers are eligible. 6 . The Committee will consider the following factors in voting on competitive skiers: A. Major factors: J . Open skiing record in the Nationals and other major tournaments II . World and U.S. Open records set III. Sportsmanship, character and integrity B. Minor factors: I . Competitive record in the Nationals in divisions other than Open II. Competitive record in the Regionals (Note: Record in local tournaments will not be a factor) III . Records set in divisions other than Open - more - ELIGIBILITY FOR COMPETITIVE SKIERS (cont'd. ) B. Minor factors (cont'd. ) : IV. Service as a judge, driver, administrator, or in the promotion of the sport V. Competitive record in disciplines other than the principal discipline ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICIALS 1. It is not possible to lay down specific qualifications in category as broad as that of water ski officials . Generally a candidate would be recognized for major contributions to the sport over a considerable period of years . Election is not based on isolated outstanding contribution. At the same time, mere length of service, however dedicated and generous, that cannot be said to have contributed significantly to the progress of the sport in one or more areas is not sufficient. The emphasis is on achievements, not of offices held or time served. 2 . The term "official" is intended to encompass a wide range of functions within the sport. Primary consideration is given to contributions to the sport as a judge, driver, scorer, AWSA officer, or administrator, WWSU officer, executive committee member or administrator, AWSA national committee chairman or WWSU council membership. With respect to WWSU positions, only service by U.S. citizens to be considered. Secondary consideration is given to contributions as Regional councilman, tournament chairman of major tournaments, tournament announcer, and water skiing writer or promoter. With respect to all of these functions the emphasis is on contributions of a national or worldwide significance - not a regional or local significance. Candidates are not generally judged on a single function, but rather a cumulation of contributions in all the areas in which he will have contributed in several areas, even though one may predominate. 3. Generally, 15 years of service to the sport at local, national or world-wide levels is required as a minimum for consideration, but exceptions may be required in extraordinary_ circumstances. Mere length of service, by itself, will never qualify an individual for consideration. Length of service is more a measure of the extent of the individual ' s dedication to the sport. 4 .. Retirement from active involvement in the sport is neither a requirement for nomination nor is i.t encouraged. Generally a candidate will not be considered when there is still a great deal more he may be expected to contribute. At the same time the committee will not wait for the candidate' s death or senility to recognize significant contributions to the sport.. Generally a minimum age at inductions of 50 is required unless the candidate was clearly retired prior to that time. - more - ELIGIBILITY FOR SHOW SKIING PARTICIPANTS 1. Although show skiing is , recognized by the AWSA as a team competition, teams are ineligible for induction into the Hall of Fame. Individuals involved in competitive, or other organized show skiing can be considered, however, whether their contributions have been as performers, show directors, promoters, announcers or boat drivers . 2 . In considering individuals for the Hall of Fame in this category, their contributions should be assessed in relation to the advancement of the sport of water skiing as a whole, including the increase in awareness and appreciation by the public of the sport. Activities which have little or no impact outside the show skiing discipline are not sufficient for recognition in the Hall of Fame. ELECTION PROCEDURE 1 . Nominations for induction to the Hall of Fame may be made to the Committee by any committee member or by any AWSEF Trustee. The Committee expects a written rationale to accompany any nomination. 2. Deadline for accepting nominations; is June 1. 3. Appropriate research will be carried out by the Committee using the facilities of AWSEF Headquarters . 4 . Once this is complete the Committee will vote. Election requires the affirmative vote of eight of . the ten members of the. Committee. 5 . Induction was limited to 12. individuals in the first year and seven each year thereafter. If more than the maximum receive eight votes only the top scoring number will be elected with additional balloting to break ties if necessary. ##### AWSEF 4/94 TERS American Water Ski Educational Foundation WATER SKI AWARD OF DISTINCTION This award was created to recognize many individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to our sport. They may include tournament skiers, innovators, industry leaders, officials and others responsible for landmark achievements in the development of water skiing as well as those whose long periods of dedicated and generous service deserve special recognition. Even those who have later become famous outside the sport and others whose contributions have been in the form of resources or public relations are eligible for nomination for the Award of Distinction. There is no requirement that a candidate to be recognized for his or her skiing accomplishments be retired from competition, although preference is unlikely for skiers still competing in the Open Division who are clear candidates for the Hall of Fame following their retirement. Those honored with the Award of Distinction remain eligible for nomination to the Hall of Fame. P.O.Box 2957 • Winter Haven,Florida 33883-2957 • Phone(941)324-2472 • Fax(941)324-3996 44' The following are the technical requirements which apply to the selection procedure: 1. Nominations are to be made to the Chairman of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee no later than June 1st of each year for recognition a year later. Nominations may be made by any member of the Selection Committee, any member of the AWSEF Board of Trustees, or any other individual with the endorsement of a member of the Committee or the Board of Trustees. 2. Nominations must be in writing and should include as much information as possible on the justification for the award, since this nomination will form the basis for consideration by the Committee. Bearing in mind that there have been thousands of individuals who have won national or international skiing titles, held volunteer offices and committee chairs, and devoted countless hours to judging or driving, emphasis should be made of the unique and distinguishing achievements or contributions of the individual proposed to be recognized. 3 . Each Committee member, by written ballot, will rank those nominees whom they believe should be considered for the Water Ski Award of Distinction. For selection., a nominee must be ranked by eight members of the Committee. 4 . Membership in either the AWSA or AWSEF is not a criteria for the award; however, it is intended that the award be for contributions to water skiing in the United States or to international water skiing on behalf of the United States . page 2 .