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.