ISI Remembers

Dedicated to providing leadership, education and services to the ice skating industry.

ISI INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Peter Martell

CONTROLLER Elizabeth Kibat

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Mary Ann Mangano

NATIONAL SKATING EVENTS COORDINATOR Kim Hansen

NATIONAL SKATING PROGRAMS COORDINATOR Liz Mangelsdorf

PRINT PRODUCTION & ADVERTISING/ SPONSORSHIP MANAGER Carol Jackson

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER Jeff Anderson

STAFF ACCOUNTANT Renée Gray

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Angela Tooley

MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANTS Sandey Carlsen Carla Murrell

Wendi Osterheldt Shirley Rothrock

ISI OFFICERS

President Rob McBride 1st

2nd

Vice President Vice President

Immediate Past President Past President

Treasurer Kevin McCormack Secretary

Margy Bennett Jim Hartnett Jim Lange

DIRECTORS

District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 District 11 District 12 District 13 District 14 District 15 District 16 District 18

Builders & Suppliers

Public/Not-for-Profit Facilities Schools/Colleges/Universities PSA Representative USFSA Representative ISIAsia Representative PPIRMC Representative MIAMA Representative MIRMA Representative Education Foundation

Alane Swiderski Robyn Bentley Tiesha DiMaggio

Christine Wilson Brinton Larry LaBorde Julie Goddard Jamie Baringer Amy Forbes

Bridgid LaMear Jane Schaber Caroline Baker Debbie Lane Michael Ford Paige Scott

Randy Winship Cindy Solberg Glyn Jones Doug Peters

Instructors David Santee Commercial Facilities

Scott McCoy Gerry Lane

Homer Hagedorn Paul Wong Trudy Ivory Troy Ciernia Judy Sniffen Don Bartelson

Lifetime Honorary Member Carol Zdziebko 4

TBA Ed Peduto

Janice Forbes Lisa Fedick

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t’s difficult to imagine the ice skating industry and ISI without the contributions of Morris (“Murray”) Sandler, the dapper

dresser with the ever-present cigar and dry sense of humor who served on the ISI board of directors for more than 30 years, including eight as president. Sandler died on Nov. 18 at the age of 91 after a 23-year battle with cancer, but his legacy lives on. Born in Boston in 1923, he served in the U.S.

Army under Gen. George S. Patton from 1943 to 1946, then returned as a decorated veteran to Boston University and worked in a men’s clothing store. He and his wife, Lois, were mar- ried in 1957, around the time her family was starting a sporting goods distribution com- pany. He signed on, and then, in 1977, they decided to strike out on their own. From the beginning, service was the hall-

mark of Murray Sandler Skate & Rink Supply. Besides delivering top-quality products and service on time, with a smile, Sandler also became known for the brands he developed, including the Celebrity skate series. Te company eventually expanded to serve the international market and grew to $4.2 million in sales before Sandler retired. He was only the second builder/supplier

elected ISI president, and the first individual to serve four terms, and he’s one of only a handful of ISI Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Sandler chaired the conference and trade

show committee and was involved in site selection for the annual event for years. During his tenure as president, from 1985 to 1993, the ISIA Education Foundation was established, the judges’ certification program was introduced and the seeds were planted for what later would grow into the iAIM program. Sandler is survived by his wife of 57 years;

daughter, Donna Koocher; sister, Bernice Levine; brother-in-law, Rick Lubin; nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

Following are a few of the memories shared by some of his ISI friends:

“ Murray was instrumental in bringing the ISI philosophy to so many Northeast managers who were under the misconception that ISI was ‘only a skating program.’ He took great

pride and satisfaction in seeing his vision of ISI owning its own office headquarters come to reality. Despite his passing from this world, he lives on in each of us whom he made better with his knowledge, wit, business acumen and friendship. We will all continue to dedicate ourselves to achieving the vision he had for ISI.” Rob McBride, CAE

President, FMC Ice Sports and ISI

“I met Murray over 30 years ago when I attended my first ISIA Conference & Trade Show. He was welcoming, warm and gener- ous with his time and kindness.

It wasn’t long after meeting Murray that I realized he had a vision for the growth and promotion of the ice skating industry and that he would provide strong leadership. His unselfish commitment, passion and dedication to the industry have laid a strong foundation for us all to follow. His leadership and direction will be missed by many, but his friendship, love and support will be missed by all.

Dan Riegelman, Riedell Skates

“Murray was a kind and giving friend. When I was a novice board member, he offered sound advice and direction. I remember how he loved Vegas and a good cigar. He was a mentor with his forward-thinking ideas and respect for others. Te world will be a sadder place without him.”

Patti Feeney, Former ISI Director of Member Programs & Services

“Remembering Murray with his cigar, shorts and socks sitting by the pool brings a smile to my face.”

Janice Forbes, ISI 1st Vice President ISI Program Director, Sprinker Recreation Center

“I first met Murray in 1972 at my first ISI Conference and Trade Show. For the next 40-plus years, he was a business colleague, trusted mentor and dear friend. Murray, may the gate to Heaven have a freshly sharp- ened pair of rental skates in just your size. May you find the ice beneath your feet — and in your glass — frozen to your liking, and nothing but the best cigars!” Peter Martell, ISI Executive Director

ISI EDGE SPRING 2015

MURRAY SANDLER 1923-2014