To the members of the Canadian Ski Patrol: We are at the beginning of an exciting next chapter in our proud history. As part of a planned transition, we have selected the executive search firm of Odgers Berndtson (www.odgersberndtson.com)
Agenda Annual Meeting of Members – June 2, 2018
Dear CSP member, Please find attached the agenda for the annual general meeting. Included in the agenda is the location of the meeting and the details to join by internet or telephone. Questions can be directed to Richard Asselin, corporate
A message from the board of directors regarding the process and handling of motions during the upcoming AGM
Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Please find attached a message from the board of directors regarding the process and handling of motions during the upcoming AGM. Questions can be directed to Richard Asselin, corporate secretary.
Year-end reporting and 2018-2019 budget
May 25, 2018 Dear division presidents and zone presidents: We are sharing a variety of financial documents related to our 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 fiscal years. 2017-2018 We had a number of successes in the year past and we
PREVIOUS NOTICE OF MOTION – May 11, 2018
TO ALL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: In keeping with good order and Bylaw 1, Section 2.02, the following motion is distributed 21 days in advance of its consideration at the annual meeting of members of June 2, 2018. Bylaw
Search for CEO/President
May 3, 2018 On behalf of your board of directors I am sending this memo to update all of you regarding the upcoming search for a new CEO/President for the Canadian Ski Patrol. As most of you know, the contract
Announcement – Annual Meeting of Members
May 1, 2018 The Canadian Ski Patrol announces that the annual meeting of members will be convened at 13:00 (1:00pm) EDT on Saturday, June 2, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario. Details of the specific location will follow in the near
Passing of Mark Labow, Life Member No. 6
We’re sorry to announce the passing of Mark Labow, Life Member No. 6. Mark was our longest serving member and a true builder of the Canadian Ski Patrol. He was also the founder of FIPS, the Fédération internationale des patrouilles
Year End Financial Reporting
Dear division presidents and zone presidents, With respect to the March 31, 2018 fiscal year end filing of financial reports on the NDS be advised the submission deadline is on or before June 30, 2018. Subject to review of financial
Update – Zone President’s Meeting Agenda / Altitude 2018 Auction – Edge Rescue Toboggan
Dear division presidents and zone presidents, 1. Due to technical issues, the February edition of 5/5 for Patrollers was delayed. We apologize for the inconvenience. 2. Zone President’s Meeting – agenda items for the meeting can be forwarded to Bruce
Training and Development Leadership Update
Dear division presidents and zone presidents: I am sorry to announce that Justin Lane has stepped down as vice-president of Training and Development. Justin’s term was due to end in several months, however he was forced to step down at
CSP celebrates 50 years of patrolling Jasper Alberta’s Marmot Basin
By Mike Palamarek, Marmot Basin Patrol Leader (mikep@cybertech.ca) In 1968, along with the Jasper National Park Warden Service, members of CSP Edmonton Zone began patrolling at Marmot Basin. This season marks 50 years of patrolling from November to early May.
Women’s clinic at Altitude – Saturday, March 24, 2018 (9 a.m. to 12 noon)
By Susan Elder, Inter-Mountain Zone (susanelder@telus.net) and Jennifer Delaney, Leadership Conference Team Member (jennifer.delaney@skipatrol.ca) Get forward. Don’t bend at the waist. You’re sitting back. How many times have women heard those comments from our well-meaning male counterparts? We all love
Call for nominations to the Canadian Ski Patrol board of directors
The chair of the board of directors announces the call for nominations of candidates for election. The board of directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol is elected under the authority of By-law 1, Section 5.01. At this time, there are
A request for zone presidents and division presidents
Dear zone presidents and division presidents, I have been asked by the CSP board of directors to chair the meet-the-candidate session at Altitude 2018 and I am writing to ask for your assistance. One of your most important functions, as
Altitude 2018 – Important information concerning hotel room availability
Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The Hilton Quebec City has advised that another group is looking for additional room space during the same period as our conference. The likelihood of having additional rooms available beyond Friday, February 23 is
Sponsorship Request – Altitude 2018
Dear division presidents and zone presidents: The CSP’s annual conference, Altitude 2018, is just around the corner. The conference organizing committee and the CSP management team are hard at work to ensure that we deliver a top-tier event. We are
Registration for Altitude 2018 is now open!
By: Greg McCormick, VP Brand and Partners (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) Online registration for Altitude 2018 is now open. Visit the Altitude 2018 website (http://www.skipatrol.ca/altitude2018) or click on the Altitude 2018 link in the main menu of the website. Below are some key
Brian Hall, Life Member No. 19
By A.P. Crawford, CSP Periodical Editor and Production Manager (5×5@skipatrol.ca) The Canadian Ski Patrol was saddened to learn of the passing of Brian Hall in December, 2017. Brian began his CSP career in Central Zone in 1968, becoming the zone
A day in the life; Canadian Ski Patrol
Recently Gatineau Zone patroller Martin Hayles’ daughter Katelyn completed a photo essay about a day in the life of a CSP patroller for her high school photography course. It’s an excellent snapshot of what we do from the moment we