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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, September 5-8, 2009 A-13 The Park Record Ott is hired by Ski Utah NGA picks Utah for 2011 Submitted by Ski Utah ' down together to focus on solutions and ideas that improve state government and strengthen the federalstate partnership. I know Utah's capital city will serve as an excellent setting." The National Governors NGA's nine-governor Association (NGA) hasexecutive committee selectannounced that Salt Lake ed Utah for its first-class City will host the nation's hotel and meeting facilities, governors for its 2011 as well as the city's overall Annual Meeting, July 15-17. appeal. This will mark the fourth Utah's bid demonstrated time NGA has held its the stale's ability to meet all Annual Meeting in the state of the association's criteria since 1919. for hosting an Annual "NGA is excited to be Meeting. gathering in Salt Lake City." "The 2011 NGA Annual said NGA Vice Chair West Meeting is a tremendous Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, opportunity to showcase who will serve as NGA's Utah. Governors and their chair in 2011. families from across the "NGA meetings offer nation will be in attendance, governors of all political and Salt Lake City will serve parties the opportunity to sit as an excellent place for us Governors will hold annual meeting in SLC Ski Utah has announced the appointment of Brandon Ott as the company's new marketing manager. Ott holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Denison University in Ohio. Before joining the Ski Utah team, Ott traveled the globe working as a senior tour director for Bicycle Adventures. Ott moved to Utah eight years ago in search of The Greatest Snow on Earth. Fortunately, he found it in the Wasatch Mountains and decided to stay. "Brandons passion for the outdoors and skiing, combined with his extensive travel and tourism experience make him an excellent fit for the position," commented Ski Utah President Nathan Rafferty. "We are confident he will enable Ski Utah to continue promoting the state's ski and PHOTO COURTESY OF SKI UTAH Brandon Ott has been named as the new Marketing Manager for Ski Utah. snowboard industry in the most effective and creative ways possible." For more information on Ski Utah or Utah's 13 ski and snowboard resorts visit www.skiutah.com. For media information, contact Ski Utah Director of Communications Jessica Kunzer at 801.433.2016 or bv email atjessica@skiutah.com. to gather and discuss issues of importance to all governors," said Utah Gov. Gary Herbert. "I am honored that my fellow governors have selected Utah as their host and am thrilled for the opportunity to showcase all that this wonderful state has to offer." Salt Lake City hosted the NGA Annual Meeting three previous times: 1919, 1930 and 1947. NGA's Annual Meeting draws approximately 1,000 attendees. This is one of the organization's two official business meetings held each year; the Winter Meeting is held in Washington, D,C. The next Annual Meeting will be held in Boston, Massachusetts, July 9-11, 2o in. 7 \ & THIS WEEK, THE ONLY THING THAT FITS YOU BETTER THAN OUR BOOTS IT'S SUREFOOT'S ANNUAL LABOR DAY SALE. SAVE UP TO 70% ON PRIOR YEAR'S SKI BOOTS AND ACCESSORIES. SALE ONLY AT THE PARK CITY LOCATION • RESORT CENTER • 435<S9'6o SEP. 4 - SEP. 7, 2009 • SALE: H O U R S ^ - |