By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) One of the perks of CSP membership is the many connections we make and often we invite patrollers to patrol with us. There is a disconnect between the invitation to visit and
FIPS memorandum of understanding with FIS
By Brian Low, CSP FIPS board representative (brian.low@skipatrol.ca) FIPS (Fédération Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski) is the international organization representing ski patrollers and associated ski safety organizations with membership from throughout the world. The CSP was a founding member
In memoriam: Peter Kelly – Eastern Townships Zone
By Marco Romani, Chair of the Board of Directors and Owl’s Head patroller (marco.romani@skipatrol.ca) Peter Kelly joined the CSP in 1984. He was a graphic designer by trade and his design of our 75th anniversary logo is something most
Meaghan Kells is the new Atlantic East Division president
By Greg McCormick, VP Communications and Marketing (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) The Canadian Ski Patrol is pleased to announce Meaghan Kells as the new division president for Atlantic East Division. A second-generation CSP patroller, Meaghan has been with the CSP for
Information technology advisory committee
Information technology (IT) use has transformed commercial business and had a tremendous effect on not-for-profit organizations such as ours. Effectively using IT is more than just buying some products and installing them; it is part of a process with a
2021 first aid training record available
By Nancy Askin, National Evaluations Coordinator (nancy.askin@skipatrol.ca) The advanced first aid (AFA) training record for 2021 and the associated AFA training record instructions are both available to all patrollers. They can be found on the NDS > Education Tools
Instructor certification program 2021 revisions
By Brian Low, National Instructor Certification Program Coordinator (brian.low@skipatrol.ca) In 2018 at the CSP Altitude conference, the training and development (T&D) committee considered a proposal to make changes to the instructor certification program. Options were considered and direction given
Manual change process
By Andrew Hill, National Director of Training (andrew.hill@skipatrol.ca) A number of questions were raised at the education summit held online at the end of January relating to the manual change process and who determines what content is added, amended
Training and education summit, January 2021
By Jennifer Delaney, National Leadership Conference Team (Jennifer.delaney@skipatrol.ca) On January 27 and 28, 2021, a training and education summit was held online. Questions were received in advance, and the education team provided detailed answers and excellent discussions. Responses included
New pro deal with XSPEX
By Greg McCormick, VP Marketing and Communications (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) XSPEX is a Canadian company based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, dedicated to bringing the latest technology in optics and functionality to the alpine sports eyewear market. The RECON goggle is XSPEX’s
Official statement regarding the resignation of Jean Côté
February 2, 2021 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The Board of Directors would like to inform you that Jean Côté has resigned his directorship from the board due to personal choices and his desire to put the organization
Canadian Ski Patrol as an Essential Service
January 19, 2021 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, We wanted to let you know that we have had numerous questions about the CSP and if we qualify as an essential service. Although the CSP is a valued service by
Volunteer opportunity: National Diversity Committee Members
By Eleanor Culver, National Human Resources Director (eleanor.culver@skipatrol.ca) Earlier this year the CSP echoed the world and stated that black lives matter. Discussion and questions from the membership highlighted the need for a committee of to look at diversity within
Volunteer opportunity – Coordinator of training resources
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The training and development (T&D) portfolio is seeking a CSP member for the position of coordinator of training resources. Working collaboratively, the coordinator of training resources is responsible for adapting the content
National recognition program changes
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Program Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) The current pandemic has meant that all organizations, including government, for-profit, non-profit, charities, etc, have had to re-think how they operate, and adapt to a new normal. For the CSP, this has
About that Black Diamond email
By Greg McCormick, VP Communications and Marketing (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) On December 7, 2020, CSP members likely received two emails from Black Diamond Equipment advising that its pro program account was now active and offering instructions to login. Black Diamond Equipment, a
2021 pro deals
By Michael Hewett, National eStore and Pro Deals Manager (michael.hewett@skipatrol.ca) Great pro deals for goods and services for members is a big part of what keeps the CSP healthy and strong as Canada’s largest organization of volunteer first responders. Our
Lifesaving awards:
John Dinsmore (Muskoka Zone) In November 2019 John Dinsmore was on his way home from work when he decided to stop in to see his parents and catch up with them. When he arrived, he first chatted with his mother
Season’s Greetings!
December 23, 2020 Dear CSP members, The holiday season typically gives us an opportunity to look back over the year and focus on key events and successes. The past year however has been anything but typical, and quite honestly, many
Education Summit – An invitation to all members
You are cordially invited to our Education Summit: Eastern Canada, January 27, 2021 at 7 p.m. EST (translated) Western Canada, January 28, 2021 at 7 p.m. MST This Town Hall meeting is to answer your questions: Why we do what