November 9, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, We are pleased to share the program details for the new CSP Helly Hansen Uniform Program. Zones and Divisions are now able to order uniform items for this season based on
November 1, 2020 Dear members Our search for new executive leadership has ended. With the help of a human resources professional and several interviews, the Board of Directors unanimously agreed to appoint a team of two individuals to be
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) With the cancellation of the Altitude 2020 national conference and therefore the national recognition ceremony, a new way of distributing the awards was needed. The physical awards have been produced as normal,
The 2020 CSP annual report is available on the CSP national website. It highlights the activities of the CSP over the past operating year, sets out the plans for the 2020-21 season, and contains the national office statement of operations.
By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) The CSP is seeking a person for the position of the chair of the national recognition committee. The incoming chair will shadow the current chair, Craig Taggart until June 2021 and then at
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) There are three openings on the national recognition committee (formerly known as the national awards committee). As a member of the committee, you will be responsible for scoring awards nominations following the
By Natalie Everitt, National eLearning Coordinator (natalie.everitt@skipatrol.ca) Looking to use your skills as an eLearning developer? Have experience with Articulate 360/Storyline 360 or looking to learn? The CSP online delivery team is looking to add another member to work on
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
Greg McCormick, VP Communications and Marketing (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) Regrettably, the Canadian Ski Patrol received word in July that our participation in the Amazon Associates program was under review. For those unaware of the program, the CSP had been using it as
Pam FitzGerald – LM No. 73 In 2018 Pam FitzGerald was approached to develop the financial oversight committee to provide a transparent and consistent review of financial matters at the national level. She wrote the terms of reference and subsequently
September 28, 2020 Dear members, It gives me great pleasure to welcome Marco Romani to his second three-year term on the board. The second successful candidate is Jean Côté, who will begin his first three- year term on the
September 25, 2020 The Canadian Ski Patrol announces that the annual meeting of members will be convened at 13:00 (1:00pm) to 16:30 (4:30pm) EDT on Saturday, September 26th, 2020. This annual meeting will be conducted by electronic means. The
August 21, 2020 The Canadian Ski Patrol announces that the annual meeting of members will be convened at 13:00 (1:00pm) to 16:30 (4:30pm) EDT on Saturday, September 26th, 2020. This annual meeting will be conducted by electronic means. The
August 12, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The ongoing implications and complications of COVID-19 are affecting all CSP members in various ways. The National Management Committee (NMC) has been asked a number of questions as division, zones and members work to manage
July 28, 2020 The Canadian Ski Patrol announces that the annual meeting of members will be convened at 13:00 (1:00pm) to 16:30 (4:30pm) EDT on Saturday, September 26th, 2020. This annual meeting will be conducted by electronic means. The
By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) The recipients of the 2020 National Recognition and Awards will be posted in the September issue of 5×5. This will allow zones across the country to notify the recipients, and recognize their achievements
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The training and development portfolio has put together a small committee to review evidence-based information to produce national protocol standards as the CSP begins to move into non-skiing events, classroom work
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) Registration for the 2021 CSP Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic will open in June. The 2021 sessions – offered in two separate weeks in late January and mid-February –
By Michael Hewett, National Pro Deals and eStore Manager (michael.hewett@skipatrol.ca) We have received the following information from Carolyne Gagnon at Avalanche Ski Wear: Avalanche would like to once again offer you exceptional discounts, but only for a limited
Non-skiing event coordinator The CSP continues to expand its services to cover the entire calendar year, on and off the snow. We are looking for a dedicated team player to join the Patrol Operations portfolio as the national CSP Non-Skiing
