May 25, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, I would like to bring to your attention the following in relation to the annual general meeting of the members and Altitude 2019: Registration for Altitude 2019 and the National Recognition
A message from the Chair of the Board of Directors
May 18, 2019 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, I am writing to day to share a personal update regarding our President and CEO, Bruce Robinson, who has recently informed the Board of Directors that he has come to
A message from the President and CEO
May 17, 2019 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, I have a personal story to tell you. In November 2018 I realized that I had been living an inauthentic life. For 54 years I presented as a man, lived
Annual General Meeting – Voting strength and members’ proposals
May 9, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents. Please find attached a matrix of the voting strength for each zone. The voting strength is based on the membership totals for the zone. Any discrepancies should be reported to Renee
Ski swap donations to the CSP this year by zones
By: Bruce Robinson, President and CEO (bruce.robinson@skipatrol.ca) Ski swaps, developed, organized and managed by zones across Canada, annually, go a long way towards supporting this organization. It’s no secret that an enormous amount of volunteer effort goes into them.
Communicating with skiers and snowboarders with poor English language skills
By Peter Lavalley, Qu’Appelle Zone, Saskatchewan Division (lnpet@myaccess.ca) (Note: reprinted from the Saskatchewan Division website with the author’s permission.) Ski resorts across the Prairies, and elsewhere in Canada, have witnessed increases in immigrant participation in skiing and snowboarding over
Mentoring: A personal reflection
By John Jesse, Qu’Appelle Zone President (john@jpjesse.ca) (Note: reprinted from the Saskatchewan Division website with the author’s permission.) I vividly remember my first call to an accident as a new patroller. It was my second shift, and I was
Registration for the 2020 Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic now open
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) The CSP Mountain Division is again offering its legendary Ski Improvement Clinic, in January and February 2020, at the fabulous Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Two clinic weeks are offered,
Johnson Insurance scholarship program open to CSP members
By Greg McCormick, VP Brand and Partners (gmccormick@skipatrol.ca) Johnson Insurance has been a long-time and proud partner of the CSP. Since 1998, Johnson has awarded more than 1,500 scholarships valued at more than $1 million to support young Canadians
Critical incident stress management course at Altitude 2019
By Brian Bennett, National CISM Coordinator (brian.bennett@skipatrol.ca) We all know that responding to some accidents can be harder than others. Some may have the potential to truly affect us and can replay in our minds for some time. The
BAÏST Apparel – ready for your last pair of gloves?
By Shayne Macaulay, National Pro Deals Team Member (shayne.macaulay@skipatrol.ca) BAÏST was born from the need for gloves that are the best. For CSP members BAÏST will provide a 40-per-cent discount for member use only on two pair of gloves or
Advanced first aid (AFA) manual 2019 – update
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The 2019 advanced first aid (AFA) manual has been posted on the NDS. The French version is anticipated to be completed and posted in early May. Please be aware that the
John Leu, Life Member No. 15
By A.P. Crawford, CSP Periodical Editor and Production Manager (5×5@skipatrol.ca) In April of this year the CSP learned of the passing of John Leu, CSP Life Member No. 15. John joined the CSP in 1958 and patrolled at Val Morin,
Call for member’s proposals
By: Anne Haley-Callaghan, Chair, Board of Directors (anne.haley-callaghan@skipatrol.ca) The CSP Board of Directors is calling for members’ proposals regarding (a) changes to articles of incorporation, (b) changes to by-laws, (c) changes to regulations, (d) changes to policy, (e) directions given
Cyber attack against CSP website
April 30, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, This message is to inform you of an incident that occurred on Tuesday, April 23 regarding the CSP’s national website, www.skipatrol.ca At 10:30 AM (Eastern) on April 23, an individual
Restructuring the National Management Committee
Note: Resent with additional attachments. April 24, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, I am writing today to inform you of changes coming to the structure of the National Management Committee (NMC) for June 2019. The NMC
Budget Consultation with Zone Representatives
April 22, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, The CSP has named three zone representatives to consult with national management and the Financial Oversight Committee regarding the 2019-2020 operational budget as well as the development of an applicable
Passing of John Leu, Life Member No. 15
April 20, 2019 To the membership of the CSP, It is with heavy hearts that the CSP Board of Directors announce the passing of John Leu, CSP Life Member No. 15. John Leu will be remembered as one of
Update to Strategic Design Steering Committee
April 17, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, A call for applications to participate on the CSP Strategic Design Steering Committee (SDSC) garnered 22 applications from a wide variety of CSP members. 18 men and four women applied; 11
Altitude 2019 – Registration now open
March 31, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, We are pleased to announce that the registration for this year’s Altitude Conference is now open. The conference website – http://www.skipatrol.ca/altitude2019 – is online and will serve as the source for