October 18, 2018 The Board of Directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol would like to welcome Bruce Robinson to the CSP family as our new President and CEO. Bruce is a Chartered Professional Accountant with a Certified Management Accountant legacy
Online delivery team looking for people
By Natalie Everitt, National eLearning Coordinator (natalie.everett@skipatrol.ca) The online delivery team is tasked with updating the modules. When there are updates to modules, all of the associated resources need to be updated at the same time. New text is
CSP volunteer opportunities at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer
By Jenn Normore, CSP Red Deer Zone President (skipatrol.rd@gmail.com) Looking for an adventure that puts your patrol skills to work and helps support Canadian youth and amateur sport? In February and March 2019, Red Deer, Alberta will host the
Lifesaving Award – Robert Paige, Red River Zone
On April 24, 2017, Robert Paige received a call at his home asking if he knew how to use the AED which he had donated to his local gym. The caller stated that a male was unconscious on the floor
East coast life members got together
Recently a group of east coast CSP life members got together. As reported by Bill Powell, Life Member No. 54, the meeting went something like this: “Let’s see we now; we talked about knee replacements and orthopaedics in general.
Blankets and banners for 2018-2019
By Sheila Reesor, National Blanket Program Director (sheila.reesor@skipatrol.ca) To all zone presidents: This season’s supply of purple blankets is on the way. Everything will have been shipped across the country to each zone president by the end of September.
Be a better skier or boarder – and have a blast doing it – at Mountain Division Ski Improvement 2019
By Geoff Scotton, Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) The closing days of summer actually saw snow in some parts of the country, but across Canada it’s inescapable that winter is coming, with a new opportunity for epic
Leadership opportunity – Members and Resorts portfolio
By Andrea Burry, VP Members and Resorts (andrea.burry@skipatrol.ca) The Canadian Ski Patrol continues to expand its services to cover the entire calendar year in all four seasons. The members and resorts portfolio is looking for a dedicated, team player to
Volunteer opportunity: selection committee member, National Recognition Committee
By Greg McCormick, VP Brand and Partners (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) The Brand and Partners team is looking for an active CSP member who is a positive team-player to contribute to the national award selection process. The job description outlines the role
Combined national on-snow workshop, February 8 to 10, 2019
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The CSP 2019 combined national on-snow work shop will be held February 8 to 10. If you are an on-snow instructor or instructor trainer you should talk to your division and
Multiple positions available in training and development
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The training and development (T&D) team is looking for a number of active CSP members to assist with the various aspects of the portfolio. T&D is responsible for the development, revision
A Message from the Board of Directors
October 7, 2018 The board of directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol wishes to formally announce the departure of Colin Saravanamuttoo as the organization’s president and chief executive officer. Colin joined the Canadian Ski Patrol in May 2012 as the
Interim billing procedures effective September 1, 2018
August 9, 2018 Interim billing procedures effective September 1, 2018 Interim billing is the process of incrementally invoicing the zones for membership certification fees. Be advised, the national office will issue interim invoices utilizing percentages based on prior
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
Upcoming volunteer opportunities in training and development
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) Later this summer the training and development portfolio will be recruiting for the following positions: director of training director of leadership development coordinator on snow manual coordinator first aid competition coordinator
Volunteer opportunity: Pro-deals and partnerships
By Greg McCormick, VP Brand and Partners (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) The Brand and Partners team is looking for three active CSP members to assist with the pro-deals and partnerships program. Pro-deals and partnerships are an important part of the CSP experience
Volunteer opportunity: selection committee member, National Recognition Committee
By Greg McCormick, VP Brand and Partners (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) The Brand and Partners team is looking for two active CSP members who are positive team-players to contribute to the national award selection process. The job description outlines the role and
Mountain Division Ski Improvement 2019 – a fabulous way to ski or board better, and have fun
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) Now that summer has arrived, it’s only a matter of time before our hearts and minds turn to the wonders of the colder months and opportunities to do the
Update on progress of the Alternative Analysis Group (AAG)
July 7, 2018 The Alternative Analysis Group was tasked with investigating options to ensure the long-term sustainability of CSP first aid training resources. The diverse group is made up of thirteen members representing all divisions. This note provides an
Announcing the new Vice-President of Training and Development
July 1, 2018 Dear division presidents and zone presidents: We are happy to announce the selection of Linda Andrews as Vice-President of Training and Development. Linda was selected through a formal interview process involving two former board members and myself.