OSC Policy 5
Distinguished Service Awards
OSC will present Distinguished Service Awards to club members who have made
major and sustained contributions to meeting the principal objective of the club.
The objective of Overlander Ski Club is as follows:
"To promote and encourage recreational and competitive crosscountry skiing at all levels and for all ages in the Thompson area of British
Columbia"
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To achieve this goal requires substantial and sustained efforts on the part of Club
members. To encourage the spirit of volunteerism within the Club the Distinguished
Service awards will be made on an occasional basis.
The award will consist of a plaque for the recipient and a perpetual plaque holding the
names of all Distinguished Members. The perpetual plaque will be displayed in a
prominent position in the Day Lodge at Stake Lake.
The award should be made at a suitable event open to all Club members.
Nominations for this award should be made in writing by a Club member to the
Executive Board for consideration. Nominations can also be made by the Executive
Board. Nominations should receive unanimous support from the Executive Board. All
nominations will remain confidential.
Approved 2011/4/15; reapproved 2011/12/5
Nomination for the OSC DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
April 2011
We wish to nominate Bob Furseth of Kamloops for the Overlander Ski Club’s
Distinguished Service Award
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Bob has worked on the Trails crew erecting signs, repairing signs, repairing
shelters and removing rocks wood and seedlings from the trail surface for 20 years
He organised a group to build the first route to the Lookout and helped build the
Lookout shelter … twice!
For 20 years Bob has served as a valued member of the Trails committee
He has helped with the Ski for Light events and has served as a course marshal for
numerous other events over the years.
Bob is an avid skier. He skis several times a week and represents the Club with
distinction at local loppets, and most recently at the World Masters Cup.
Bob Furseth’s willingness to volunteer is an example to all members of the Club and
he richly deserves to be presented with the OSC Distinguished Service Award.
Proposed by
Seconded by
Approved 2011/4/15; reapproved 2011/12/5
Nomination for the OSC DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
April 2011
We wish to nominate Len Mackay of Kamloops for the Overlander Ski Club’s
Distinguished Service Award
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Len has worked on the Trails crew erecting signs, repairing signs, repairing
shelters and removing rocks wood and seedlings from the trail surface for 20 years
Len supervised the Hoods in the Woods crews for several years
With Bob Furseth he organised a group to build the first route to the Lookout and
helped build the Lookout shelter … twice!
For 20 years Len has served as a valued member of the Trails committee
Len is an avid skier. Despite his lung ailment, he skis several times a week, slowly
but steadily, enjoying the Stake Lake experience. He has a cheerful smile and
wave for everyone.
He has helped with the Ski for Light events and has served as a course marshal for
numerous other events over the years.
Len Mackay’s willingness to volunteer is an example to all members of the Club and
he richly deserves to be presented with the OSC Distinguished Service Award.
Proposed by
Seconded by
To promote and encourage recreational and competitive cross-country skiing at all
levels and for all ages in the Thompson area of British Columbia
Approved 2011/4/15; reapproved 2011/12/5