June 7, 2021 2nd Call for Nominations Nominations for candidates for election to the board of directors are now open. The board of directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol is elected under the authority of By-law 1, Section 5.01.
Volunteer Opportunities
May 16, 2021 We are currently seeking volunteers to fill upcoming positions that are being vacated at the National level. There are two positions available, V.P. Communications & Marketing and V.P. Training & Development. Please visit the Volunteer Opportunities
Call for Nominations and Members’ Proposals
May 12, 2021 Call for Nominations Nominations for candidates for election to the board of directors are now open. The board of directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol is elected under the authority of By-law 1, Section 5.01. At
Seeking your opinions – help us improve how the CSP communicates
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications Audit Team (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Do you use Facebook? How often do you check Twitter and Instagram? What’s the difference between the 5/5, Need to Know and Patrol Bulletin newsletters? What do you think is essential information
The CSP wishes Michele Doherty a happy retirement
By Kerri Loudoun, Marketing Manager (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) After an eclectic and fulfilling career, Michele Doherty has announced her retirement. Working alongside Renee Thivierge within the national administration group, Michele has been a significant contributor for more than two years to
Lifesaving award – Tyler Dickson, Inter-Mountain Zone
Tyler Dickson had learned CPR from the CSP about two months before he and his class were on a field trip to Vancouver. Tyler and classmate James Cannon went to their hotel sauna and then to the pool, where
Lifesaving award – Sheldon Marche, Greater Vancouver Zone
In December, 2019, Sheldon Marche travelled to Los Cabos, Mexico for a warm-weather vacation. The next morning he received a call from his sibling letting him know that their mother had entered the last stages of her life and that
Lifesaving Award – Yanick Bonhomme, Benoit Vachon, Normand Jean, Lucie Ouellette (non-patroller) – Laurentian Zone
Yanick Bonhomme, Benoit Vachon, Normand Jean and Jean’s spouse Lucie Oullette were camping at Camping Lamèque on Lamèque Island in New Brunswick in August, 2019. In the late afternoon a man appeared at their site looking for a phone to
Comments on the new Helly Hansen uniforms?
By Greg McCormick, VP Communication and Marketing (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) As we come to the end of our first season in partnership with Helly Hansen as our uniform supplier, the company is looking for feedback. “Trusted by professionals” is the company’s
Registration for the 2022 Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic
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 2022, at the fabulous Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Two clinic weeks are offered,
Planning for the 2021-2022 season
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) A proposal from the training and development portfolio for the 2021-2022 season was recently approved by the board of directors and can be viewed here. COVID-19 guidelines are in the process
Thinking of running for the board in September 2021?
By Anne Haley-Callaghan and Jodie Marc Lalonde, National Directors (anne.haley-callaghan@skipatrol.ca) (jodiemarc.lalonde@skipatrol.ca) Elections to choose board members happen at the CSP annual general meeting, this year in September. A formal call for nominations will be issued soon and any CSP
Johnson Insurance 2021 scholarship program opens April 15th, 2021
For many Canadian students, the jump from high school to post-secondary education is a thrilling transition into adulthood, but one that comes with new financial responsibilities. At Johnson, we understand the challenges faced by students during their pursuit of higher
National Recognition Information
March 17, 2021 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, In the coming days, the National Recognition Committee will begin the process of reviewing years of service to ensure that all members who have reached the 25, 50, and 60
The other half: Womxn who inspire
By Kerri Loudoun, National Communications Team Member (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) and Sinead Anderson, Central Zone VP Communications (sinead.n.a@gmail.com) Note: The term womxn is used to represent women, trans-people and non-binary individuals in the context of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). People
The first 90 days
By Mark Brown and Jean Rioux, Co-Executive Directors (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca) (jean.rioux@skipatrol.ca) We have been on the job for 90 days now and thought an update was in order. With the pandemic, unknowns are many and we’re working to ensure everyone
Visiting patroller etiquette
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