May 19, 2021 Dear zone and division presidents, As you likely saw in the recent May 5/5 newsletter, we are conducting a communications audit to inform how we can improve our overall connection with members, partners and the public. In
Yeti Progress Update
From NDS 2.0 to Yeti Over the past 20 years, our current National Database System has stored an abundance of information. From personal membership information to education resources to policies about all levels of our organization. But, as the CSP’s needs continue to
2021-2022 Training season Training & Development Proposal in response to the ongoing impact of COVID-19
May 2, 2021 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Training & Development (T&D) comprises the directors, coordinators and division training managers (DTMs) who have communicated over the last few months regarding the ongoing impact of COVID-19 to develop/revise strategies
Quarterly Report for Zone Presidents – April 13, 2021
April 10, 2021 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Please note that the documents supporting the quarterly meeting, including the meeting coordinates (Microsoft Teams) to be held on April 13, 2021, have been posted to the member’s section of the
Financial Reporting – Year End 2021
April 9, 2021 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, This note is to advise that all financial reports must be filed for your Zone or Division no later than MAY 31, 2021 in the NDS. This is a hard date
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
Information Meetings
March 11, 2021 While our ski seasons are starting to work towards their closing dates, the Management Committee would like to take some time for leadership at the patrol, zone and division levels to explore our response to COVID-19. Additionally,
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
In response to question from the earlier Helly Hansen “Need to Know”
December 17, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Some questions have been submitted in relation to the uniform ordering process for the Helly Hansen uniforms after the Need to Know message of November 9, 2020: Translation As a
Patrolling in a COVID-19 Environment
December 13, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, In preparing the CSP guidelines for patrolling in a COVID-19 impacted environment across Canada, our focus is to protect patrollers from contracting the disease and preventing its transmission to others. The
Quarterly report for Zone Presidents – December 15, 2020
December 15, 2020 – 8:00 PM Eastern Time Please visit “https://www.skipatrol.ca/members/quarterly-reports/” for meeting coordinates and reports (website login required).
Helly Hansen CSP Uniform Ordering Procedures / Name Badge Orders
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
Board of Directors Meeting – Agenda
Dear zone presidents and division presidents, For your information, attached is the draft agenda for the upcoming Canadian Ski Patrol Board of Directors’ meeting. The minutes of this meeting will be posted on the NDS when they have been approved.
New COVID-19 FAQ now on CSP website
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
Call for Member’s Proposals (AGM 2020)
July 5, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The Board of Directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol is calling for members’ proposals regarding (a) changes to articles of incorporation; (b) changes to by-laws; (c) proposals to change regulations; (d)
Financial Oversight Committee announces extension of financial report submission
June 24, 2020 Recognizing the financial upheaval and unprecedented challenges caused by COVID-19 and further extensions by the CRA vis a vis charities, we advise a filing deadline extension for area, zone and division financial reports to August 15, 2020.
Updated Information – Zone President Quarterly Update – June 9, 2020
June 7, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Please note that the Financial Oversight Committee has forwarded a financial report for the meeting on June 9. We apologize for the miscommunication relating to the status of this report. The
CSP Resumption of Activities
May 31, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The national CSP organization has been asked by division and zone presidents to provide direction on how the CSP will resume activities and services. There is no simple and universal answer,