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E.L. and Pat Smoogen in front of the midieval Muiderslot Castle in the Netherlands 2011
E.L. and Pat Smoogen in front of the midieval Muiderslot Castle in the Netherlands 2011

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Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra is successful because of many people and organizations.

Volunteer Awards!

Once again, a HUGE THANKS to all of you volunteers this winter. We had a great season & couldn't have done it without you!

We are very grateful for out award winners!
Volunteer of the Year:

Randee Levin

Instructor of the Year:

Astrid Dufaur

Frequent Flyer:

Kenny Yegan

Events Diva:

Amy Ambellan

Survivor Award:

Izzy Goberman

Paralympic Award:

Laura Janoff

Versatility Award:

Tammy Smith

Nordic Volunteer of the Year:

Dorie Bourelle

Office Volunteer of the Year:

Dianne Crunk

Most Improved Instructor:

Dan Haynes

Rookie of the Year:

Em Holland

Founder's Award:

Lee Aaker

200 hr club:

Kenny Yegan & Tom Schroeder

300 hr club:

Dorie B, E.L., Izzy & Astrid

400 hr club:

Rick Dodson, Lee Aaker

Exceptional dedication to the program:

Greg Merena
Kevin Green
Jeff Wirken
Kate & Paul Page
Alexandre Browner

To the Volunteers of DSES by Dave Owings

We all do things for other people, and working with the disabled community makes us nice people. But to actually be a better human being, means that you bring some element of the human spirit that is not often seen or heard of. Giving your own free time to something and watching it grow and develop means you give up one of the most important things you own; your time.
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Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Do you know how important you are to the success of our operation?

Volunteers are the meat and bones of our program. They make things happen with our students and in the background.

They are the people who make us successful. Volunteers are the heart and soul of this wonderful program. Your time and energy is our most valuable asset!

We welcome your participation and eagerly look forward to a fun filled time, teaching people with disabilities to ski and snowboard in winter or learning new skills on summer adventures!

We are always looking for volunteers for our, not-for-profit organization. Skiers, snowboarders, fishermen, kayakers, climbers, outdoors-people, handy-people...anyone willing to work (and have fun!) We welcome all big-hearted people!

Please check the links at the upper left for additional information.

Please read the following qualifications, complete the application, and return it ASAP.

  Qualifications

  • Volunteers must be at least 18 years old
  • For the Winter Program
    • Skiing volunteers should be strong intermediate to advanced skiers. "Strong intermediate" means skiing parallel on all "blue" and some easy "black" runs. Snowboarding volunteers are welcome if they can Alpine Ski to the above level and have access to appropriate Alpine equipment. Snowboarding Volunteers on snowboard equipment are welcome if the volunteer has prior professional snowboard instruction experience.
    • Volunteers receive a complimentary lift ticket for use on the day they teach and a transferable, complimentary ticket for every 6 hours worked.
    • Volunteers will receive on-snow training clinics during the season and when qualified will be encouraged to become a certified adaptive instructor.
  • For the Summer Program
    • Volunteers should have a general knowledge of summer outdoor activities. Skills including camping, hiking, rock climbing, boating-fishing, kayaking, nature, etc. will be helpful. Some training will be provided.
  • For General Help Year-Round
    • General Help volunteers should have handyman, fix-it type skills or office skills and be ready to work! We will consider anyone with special skills.
  • Volunteer hours can be counted as community service hours.

Thank you in advance for the difference you will make. Spread the word and if you have questions, please call Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra 760.934.0791 or e-mail .

Volunteers at Kickoff Party November 18, 2005
“Dr. Phil” and Adriene hosted this year’s kickoff party on November 18, 2005 for all the great volunteers
from Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra at their gorgeous home in the Bluffs, The Philwahanee.
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Special Recognition

Starla Cortopassi graphics designer

to Starla Cortopassi for her fabulous creative talent that she donated to produce our super Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra logo! Her design is used on signage, uniforms, stationery and much more. Starla, we really appreciate your gift to this disabled program!!

We gratefully recognize Larry Walker for his generous donation of time and talent. He designed the Mammoth Adaptive Sports Foundation unique logo and letterhead (now replaced by the DSES logo). Thanks again, Larry!

Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra extends huge gratitude to Don Deck, our webmaster extraordinaire! Without his time, creativity and patience there would not be a website! Thank you Don, for contributing countless hours and your expertise to promote disabled sports in the Eastern Sierra.