By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) With the cancellation of the Altitude 2020 national conference and therefore the national recognition ceremony, a new way of distributing the awards was needed. The physical awards have been produced as normal,
2020 CSP annual report
The 2020 CSP annual report is available on the CSP national website. It highlights the activities of the CSP over the past operating year, sets out the plans for the 2020-21 season, and contains the national office statement of operations.
Volunteer opportunities: Chair – national recognition committee
By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) The CSP is seeking a person for the position of the chair of the national recognition committee. The incoming chair will shadow the current chair, Craig Taggart until June 2021 and then at
Volunteer opportunities: National recognition committee requires new members
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) There are three openings on the national recognition committee (formerly known as the national awards committee). As a member of the committee, you will be responsible for scoring awards nominations following the
Volunteer opportunities: Training and development – online delivery team looking for assistance
By Natalie Everitt, National eLearning Coordinator (natalie.everitt@skipatrol.ca) Looking to use your skills as an eLearning developer? Have experience with Articulate 360/Storyline 360 or looking to learn? The CSP online delivery team is looking to add another member to work on
Volunteer opportunities: 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
Termination of the Amazon Associates referral program
Greg McCormick, VP Communications and Marketing (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) Regrettably, the Canadian Ski Patrol received word in July that our participation in the Amazon Associates program was under review. For those unaware of the program, the CSP had been using it as
Four life member awards presented in 2020
Pam FitzGerald – LM No. 73 In 2018 Pam FitzGerald was approached to develop the financial oversight committee to provide a transparent and consistent review of financial matters at the national level. She wrote the terms of reference and subsequently
Announcement of successful board candidates and member proposals
September 28, 2020 Dear members, It gives me great pleasure to welcome Marco Romani to his second three-year term on the board. The second successful candidate is Jean Côté, who will begin his first three- year term on the
Annual Meeting of Members – Meeting Coordinates
September 25, 2020 The Canadian Ski Patrol announces that the annual meeting of members will be convened at 13:00 (1:00pm) to 16:30 (4:30pm) EDT on Saturday, September 26th, 2020. This annual meeting will be conducted by electronic means. The
Reminder: Meet the Candidates forum is TODAY
September 20, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Virtual “Meet the Candidates” Forum – 7:00 PM (EDT) – Sunday, September 20, 2020. This is a reminder that the coordinates for the virtual “Meet the Candidates” Forum can be found
Year-end financial reports for the national office / COVID-19 guideline update
September 11, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Please note the following: Year-end financial reports for the national office The Financial Oversight Committee is pleased to provide year-end reports for the national office. These reports include: Actual to
Zone Presidents Quarterly Update & Board of Directors Town Hall
September 10, 2020 The Board of Directors and National Management Committee invite all members to attend a virtual town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at 8:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time). The purpose of the town hall is
2020-2021 Membership Fees and Interim Billing Procedures
September 10, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The 2020-2021 national membership fees remain unchanged by the CSP Board of Directors at $144.06. This memo outlines the billing and payment procedures for the season. Please be advised the
Final notice – Annual Meeting of Members
September 4, 2020 The Canadian Ski Patrol announces that the annual meeting of members will be convened at 13:00 (1:00pm) to 16:30 (4:30pm) EDT on Saturday, September 26th, 2020. This annual meeting will be conducted by electronic means. The
New National Management Committee Role – Vice-President (Finance)
August 30, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The board of directors has created the position of Vice-President (Finance) on the National Management Committee. This volunteer role is open to all active members of the CSP. Circulating the information
Online delivery team looking for assistance
By Natalie Everitt, National eLearning Coordinator (natalie.everitt@skipatrol.ca) Looking to use your skills as an eLearning developer? Have experience with Articulate 360/Storyline 360 or looking to learn? The CSP online delivery team is looking to add another member to work on
Volunteer opportunity – Vice-President (Finance)
August 26, 2020 The Board of Directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol is reestablishing the position of VP Finance at the national level. This is a volunteer position and is open to members of the CSP with previous financial management experience as well as professional accreditation. View the job description
Second notice – Annual Meeting of Members
August 21, 2020 The Canadian Ski Patrol announces that the annual meeting of members will be convened at 13:00 (1:00pm) to 16:30 (4:30pm) EDT on Saturday, September 26th, 2020. This annual meeting will be conducted by electronic means. The
New COVID-19 FAQ now on CSP website
August 12, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The ongoing implications and complications of COVID-19 are affecting all CSP members in various ways. The National Management Committee (NMC) has been asked a number of questions as division, zones and members work to manage