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,
Important update from the Board of Directors
April 23, 2020 Please be aware that, effective today, Zoe Robinson is no longer employed or associated with the Canadian Ski Patrol. In her time with the organization, Zoe was instrumental in the sale of the nationally owned building in Ottawa and setting up the strategic design
Supporting COVID-19 efforts
April 14, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, CSP members may be asked to volunteer at health care facilities by friends, colleagues, or your community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The types of volunteer services will vary by location and
Extension of AFA, BLS, and Instructor Certification
March 27, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The board of directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol met on Thursday, March 26, 2020 and approved the following interim policies to address training and certification due to COVID-19: CSP
Donating Ski Patrol Supplies to Health Care Facilities
March 26, 2020 Recent reports in various media have identified that there is a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for medical staff during the current COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Understandably, patrollers have suggested that supplies held by patrols
Altitude 2020 is Cancelled
[March 25, 2020 Dear Members, On Sunday, March 22, 2020, the CSP National Board of Directors approved a resolution to cancel Altitude 2020 in Calgary due to the COVID-19 crisis. We are establishing a process to refund all registrations
Impact of COVID-19 on Training & Development (T&D)
March 23, 2020 With the increasing impact of COVID-19 on CSP patrollers, questions are arising regarding requalification of patrollers and recertification of instructors. The T&D Coordinators and DTMs met this past week to discuss potential contingencies and accommodation plans. The
Survey on rescheduling option for Altitude 2020
Dear zone presidents and division presidents, On March 13, 2020, the CSP notified members that Altitude 2020 on June 4-7, 2020 in Calgary was postponed. We are reviewing options to reschedule Altitude and would like you to complete a very