TheSkiDiva.com goes legit!

[ski diva]

Yep, it had to happen. They went and made an honest woman out of me.

I'm now an official member of the Eastern Ski Writers Association (ESWA), part of the North American Snowsports Journalists Association (NASJA).

Sounds very hifalutin', doesn't it?

Well, it is. The North American Snowsports Journalists Association (NASJA) is a professional group of more than 300 writers, authors, photographers, filmmakers and broadcasters who report ski- and snowboard-related news, information and features throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, via the various media. The NASJA is an "umbrella" association of three regional affiliates that represent Eastern North America, Midwestern North America and Western North America.

So what exactly does this mean? Two things:

1) It means that people in the snow industry have recognized TheSkiDiva.com as a legitimate ski forum, as opposed to someone who's just blogging to their grandma. Pretty good, considering the forum only started in September '06. Which means we're a force to be reckoned with (okay, I might be taking this too far :D)

2) It means that I'll have better access to information about skiing and snowsports -- information I can then pass on to you.

Can a spot in the White House press corp be next???? :D

(BTW, our own Thatagirl belongs to this, too. Puts me in some pretty good company, I'd say!)

 

[num]

Great news! Congrats, Wendy.

 

[volklgirl]

Wow. That so cool!

You're doing a great job!!!!!

 

[SnowHot]

You and this brain child of yours have been a great source of friendship and information. Thank you for all your efforts. You deserve the accolades you get!

 

[Lola]

Congratulations! And now there are two writers in the family?
But seriously, I wish you the very best, and I am delighted to know you. :D ~ Lola

 

[lv2ski]

Excellent, Congrats!! This is a great forum

 

[Lisamarie]

Awesome! I have been debating a NASJA membership. Let me know if it's worth it! Congrats!

 

[Marigee]

Congrats Wendy. I love this forum. Now you have another excuse to ski different places - they have their meetings at great ski resorts! :D

 

[ski diva]

Congrats Wendy. I love this forum. Now you have another excuse to ski different places - they have their meetings at great ski resorts!

:D :D :D :D :D :D

 

[Quiver Queen]

Us, too!

So........if we individually post, say, 500 times on Ski Diva, can we join EWSA, too? If not, I'm sure if you attend their meetings (at fabulous resorts, of course) you'll need to have a secretary (oops, administrative assistant) or two along, so I'd like to be the first to offer my assistance. You wouldn't even have to pay me!:D

 

[ski diva]

Sure, you can come --- along with my personal chef, porter, massage therapist, ski technician, hair and make-up artists, maid, chauffer, videographer, photographer, personal trainer, and pastry chef.

Oh -- did I mention that you all have to pay your own way? :D

 

[num]

I'll take photographer/cinematographer. Wait, pay my own way!? :p