August 27, 2019 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The summer is quickly passing by and the autumn means ramping up of the CSP’s preparation for the winter season. 2019-2020 national membership fees were set by the CSP
Quarterly report for zone presidents – August 13, 2019
Quarterly report for zone presidents August 13, 2019 – 8:00 PM Eastern Time The quarterly report can be found here. Join Skype Meeting (software required) Join by phone: Toll-free number: +1 (833) 762-7466 Toll number (Toronto): +1
Quarterly Update for Zone Presidents from the National Management Committee and the Board of Directors
August 1, 2019 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, At the national conference this spring the zone presidents expressed their wishes to receive regular updates on the activities of the NMC, the National Board of Directors and the CEO. Those
NDS Replacement Project – Problems with e-mail address for comments
July 17, 2019 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Please note that we recently identified an issue with the email address for comment submissions on the NDS project (ITrenewalteam@skipatrol.ca). If you forwarded an email to this address from a non-skipatrol.ca
Vacancy – Vice-President of Business Administration
July 11, 2019 Dear CSP members, The Canadian Ski Patrol is seeking a CSP member to serve as the Vice President of Business Administration. This position is open to all CSP regular members and the application deadline is Wednesday, July
For review – Business case supporting the replacement of the National Database System
July 9, 2019 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Please find below a link to the business case for the replacement of the existing National Database System. The work behind the scenes on this topic has been ongoing for over
Announcing the Canadian Ski Patrol 2018-2019 photo and video contest winners
By Sheila Reesor, Director, Brand and Partners (Sheila.reesor@skipatrol.ca) Thank you to all who submitted photos to the Canadian Ski Patrol 2018-2019 photo and video contest. The contest ran between November 15, 2018 and May 15, 2019. During that time,
National awards 2019
Here is the complete list of national awards presented at the 2019 Altitude Conference held in Toronto, Ontario. Over the course of the coming year, a number of articles will be presented in 5/5 to tell the stories for some
2019 AFA French manual available
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The 2019 edition of the CSP French advanced first aid (AFA) manual has now been published on the NDS. In addition to the 2019 changes to the manual, the French manual
Volunteer opportunity – Recruiting and Retention Coordinator
By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) Patrol operations is looking for an individual volunteer to help support zones with recruitment and retention programs. This role requires an individual that can help share best practices used across Canada in the
Patrol operations portfolio plans
By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) I am excited to follow Andrea Burry as the VP of members and resorts (now patrol operations) and have been reconnecting with many I have previously worked with. In my 43 years
IBAC blanket program comes to a close
By Sheila Reesor, Director, National IBAC Blanket Program (sheila.reesor@skipatrol.ca) This is to let you know that we have now reached the end of the national blanket program and our partnership with the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC). This long-standing
Now’s the time to plan for and register for the 2020 Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) Summer may have officially arrived not long ago, but now is truly the ideal time to plan for and register in the CSP Mountain Division’s legendary Ski Improvement Clinic
Changes in Portfolio Names
By Bruce Robinson, President and CEO (bruce.robinson@skipatrol.ca) I undertook a review of the names of the national management committee (NMC) portfolios over the winter of 2019. After consulting with the NMC, the board of directors, and the division presidents, I
Alison Smith Memorial Leadership Award – Marielle Flottat
Alison Smith joined the Canadian Ski Patrol in 2001. It was her belief that the CSP needed young leaders which led to her involvement at the zone level and culminated in her being elected to the board of directors in
Three life member awards presented in 2019
Pierre Pierre Blais – Life Member No. 70 Pierre Pierre Blais has contributed greatly to the CSP and has impacted at all levels: zone, division and national. He has championed the goal of bilingualism at all levels with great success.
Update – business case for the NDS replacement project
June 30, 2019 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Please note that the distribution of the business case for the replacement of the national database system for your review has been delayed as our translator was on vacation. I
Agenda – Board of Directors Meeting – June 27, 2019
June 23, 2019 Dear division president and zone presidents, Please find attached the agenda for the Board of Directors meeting on June 27, 2019. Agenda – BOD – 2019-06-27 (EN) Renee Thivierge National Office Manager (renee.thivierge@skipatrol.ca)
Service disruption – CSP National Office
June 21, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, Please note that into next week, services provided by the CSP national office will be disrupted due to the physical relocation of the office space. Emails forwarded to Renee Thivierge
Annual General Meeting – Election Results
Note – the titles have been corrected. June 12, 2019 Dear CSP member, The annual general meeting of the members of the Canadian Ski Patrol was held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario. Included in the