It was my great honor to present the USA Water Ski Award of Merit to

Bill Baker on Saturday night.

Bill Baker and Doug Robbins

They saved the best for last. When Bill’s name was announced I lost

sight of him as he made his way to the stage. Bill received a standing

ovation from the crowd of over 250 USA-Water Ski members in attendance.

It was a special night. A special honor for a special man who has been a

source of pride for Pennsylvania and the Eastern Region for decades.

Thank you Bill for your leadership and countless contributions to the

Port Indian Ski Club, the Keystone Water Ski Federation, the Eastern

Region, AWSA, USA Water Ski, and skiers all over the world.

This is the highest honor USA Water Ski has, and it certainly went to a

deserving individual.

Many thanks to Lynn Novakofski for the great photos.

Doug Robbins

Bill Baker

Bill Baker and Tonya Maurer