Sex, Lies & Red Tape

"How the ski industry REALLY works"

This live presentation by Jack Turner is a thoughtful look from the inside at the ski / snowboard business, especially resort operations. Turner's observations about life for ski resort employees range from the lighthearted to the serious. During his 45-minute presentation approximately 150 images are shown to keep the audience entertained and showcase the beauty (and humor) of life on snow.

This program is best suited for large gatherings of employees, especially at resort events designed to build teamwork or motivation. It is carefully crafted to appeal to long-term, experienced employees as well as new hires. Most resorts have used the program for early-season employee orientation or that mid-season "let's re-energize" party.

While there are serious messages about teamwork, safety, risk, and other issues important to resort operations, the presentation is really about perspective - "Don't take yourself too seriously, remember to have fun, and be thankful for the opportunity to work at a resort."

Technical information

Equipment needed: 110 electricity, powerstrip, digital projecto, and Projection screen (the larger the better). For large groups, a good public address system may be necessary. Please provide a cordless microphone if possible.

Set up: The audience must face both the speaker and the screen. In order for the presentation to be effective, the room should be fairly dark (definitely not bright).

Expenses: The sponsoring organization must arrange for or reimburse Turner for air travel expenses (Turner will provide cost prior to purchasing). Resort will either arrange ground transportation or will reimburse Turner for rental car expenses.

Lodging / meals Host must provide lodging/meals for Turner at a location convenient to the presentation site. Such lodging must include use of facilities (exercise room, pool, etc., if any), telephone access fees (but not long-distance charges), and parking.

Appearance fee: $1000 to be paid as follows: $500 at least thirty days in advance and the balance plus expenses to be paid on site at the completion of the presentation. (Fees for multiple appearances can be negotiated).

WARNING: This presentation IS NOT for the humor impaired or uptight resort executive. If you're looking for a dry speaker that wears a suit, discusses statistics, and shows pie charts - don't book this presentation.

Jack Turner biography


Speaker's Agreement

Please click here to download and print the Speaker's Agreement (.pdf file).
Fill out appropriately, sign and FAX to 970-247-5672. Deposit must arrive
within 2 weeks to confirm your presentation.

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Presentations made for:

  1. Beaver Creek, CO
  2. Boyne Mountain, MI
  3. Boyne Highlands, MI
  4. Canadian Ski Industries Association
  5. Crested Butte, CO
  6. Cross Country Ski Areas Association
  7. Diamond Peak, NV
  8. Donner Ski Ranch, CA
  9. Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory), CO
  10. Glenwood Chamber Resort Association, CO
  11. Jackson Hole, WY
  12. Jiminy Peak, MA
  13. Killington, VT
  14. Loon, NH
  15. Mad River Glenn, VT
  16. Midwest Ski Areas Association
  17. Mountain Creek, NJ
  18. Mt. Bachelor, OR
  19. Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, OR
  20. Mt. Hood Meadows, OR
  21. National Ski Areas Association
  22. Northeast Winter Sports Summit
  23. NorthStar, CA
  24. Olympic Regional Development Authority, NY
  25. Pat's Peak, NH
  26. Pacific NW Ski Areas Association
  27. Professional Ski / Snowboard Instructors Children's Academy
  28. Rocky Mountain Lift Association
  29. Ski Areas of NY & PA
  30. SolVista Ski Resort, CO
  31. Stowe, VT
  32. Stratton, VT
  33. Sugarbush, VT
  34. Sugarloaf USA, ME
  35. Sunday River, ME
  36. Vail Resorts, CO
  37. Vail Valley Chamber of Commerce, CO
  38. Wachusett, MA
  39. World Ski & Snowboard Festival; Whistler, BC
Contact:

Jack Turner, CEO & Head Janitor, Sirdar, LLC 970-247-3435 1137 Main Ave. 970-247-5672 (FAX) Durango, CO 81301

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