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IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT UPCOMING NSP BOARD ELECTION (Updated 10.06.08)
We're nearing election time for the NSP Board of Directors. Eighteen nominees have been selected by the NSP Nominating Committee. Please log in and click on "Member News" for important information about the election as well as information on all 18 candidates. One PDF document containing application, platform statement and resume for all 18 candidates is now available for download.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM NSP'S NATIONAL CHAIR: DR. DAVID JOHE NAMED EDITOR OF OEC 5TH EDITION (9.26.08)
NSP is pleased to announce that Dr. David Johe has accepted the position of editor of the OEC 5th edition. Dr. Johe will fill the role recently vacated by Dr. Michael Millin. NSP would like to express its heartfelt thanks to Dr. Millin for all the work that he did on the OEC 5th edition project. Please log in and click on "Member News" for more information.
INFO ABOUT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION AND RE-CERT CLINICS AT KEYSTONE & SNOWBIRD (9.24.08)
Registrations for the upcoming Instructor Certification and Recertification Clinics at Keystone and Snowbird are due soon. The Keystone event takes place on Oct. 20 and Snowbird on Nov. 6. Keystone registrations must be returned to the NSP national office by Oct. 1. Info and a registration form for the Keystone clinic is available here; read the agenda here. Registrations for Snowbird are due by Oct. 15. Find clinic info here and an agenda here. Contact Carol Hudson with questions.
"SKI SENTINELS" DOCUMENTARY A GREAT ADDITION TO FALL PATROL GATHERINGS (9.08.08)
Want to spice up your fall patrol gathering? The much-buzzed-about "Ski Sentinels: The Story of the National Ski Patrol" documentary is a great way to showcase the NSP's history and get patrollers excited for the season. Produced in 2007, the film details the birth of the NSP and captures pivotal moments in the organization's history. With candid interviews by ski pioneers including Bob Parker and NSP notables including National Historian Gretchen Besser, the documentary takes viewers from the early days of the NSP through the opening of big mountains in the West. The 54-minute video is available through the NSP on-line Winter Catalog, item #17191.
LIMITED SUPPLY OF DISCOUNTED NSP LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE! (9.08.08)
The NSP is holding a Limited Lifetime Membership Drive and offering 200 Lifetime Memberships at a discounted rate of $550. Lifetime Membership holders will never pay national dues again! Take advantage of this special offer and apply here.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING 2008 OEC REFRESHER MATERIALS (8.21.08)
All OEC supervisors, OEC instructors and OEC ITs should log on to the member side of nsp.org to review an important OEC alert about materials for the upcoming refresher season. Log in to read the alert.
2008 OEC REFRESHER CYCLE A INFO (8.20.08)
- The 2008 OEC Cycle A Refresher Study Guide is available for download at right. It's also been mailed as an insert in the summer issue of Ski Patrol Magazine.
- The 2008 Instructor's Guide was mailed in mid-July. For a PDF of the guide e-mail Carol Hudson at chudson@nsp.org.
- A list of 2008 classes, including Outdoor Emergency Care and OEC Refreshers, is available here. Again, contact Carol Hudson with questions.
SAVE THE DATE! NSP EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE APRIL 14-17, 2009 (8.19.08)
NSP's signature annual patroller education conference, formerly known as Powderfall, will return to Snowbird, Utah, from April 14-17, 2009. This will be a first-of-its-kind opportunity for the NSP membership and leadership to come together, explore ideas, enhance leadership skills, make new friends, ski incredible terrain, and help take part in shaping our organization. The program will benefit all categories of paid and volunteer members. More details to follow SOON.
OPEDIX WELLNESS GEAR ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL SUPPLIER TO THE NSP (8.13.08)
The NSP has announced the addition of Opedix Wellness Gear as an Official Supplier. Opedix's revolutionary new Knee Support System snowsport tight is a cutting-edge product engineered to reduce wear and tear on knees during skiing and riding. NSP members will have an opportunity to purchase Opedix products in the upcoming NSP Winter Catalog. Read more about the partnership here.
STAFF CHANGES AT NSP NATIONAL OFFICE ANNOUNCED (8.11.08)
In an effort to further improve efficiency at its national office, the National Ski Patrol has restructured several key staff positions and added two full-time staff members. Details here.
NSP BOARD APPROVES MEMBER DUES INCREASE (7.9.08)
The NSP Board has approved a member dues increase for only the second time in 19 years. The increase will benefit NSP educational programming, support the reorganization of the association after its split with PSIA/AASI, and address inflation and the rising cost of doing business. A FAQ sheet on the dues restructuring is available here. As a result of questions we've received, additional information regarding the dues increase in relation to the national office software upgrade can be found here.
FREE LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE TO ALL 50+-YEAR NSP MEMBERS (7.9.08)
At its Annual Meeting in June the NSP Board unanimously approved free Lifetime Memberships to all members with 50 years of service. Read more here.
FIVE-YEAR NSP "ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN" FUNDRAISER ANNOUNCED (7.3.08)
The NSP Fundraising Committee has announced the five-year Anniversary Campaign, the first official fundraiser in NSP history. The goal is to raise $1 million by the organization's 75th Anniversary in 2013. Details and how to donate here.
70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION HONORS NSP'S RICH HISTORY (6.25.08)
NSP members, friends, Board and staff celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the organization at a special evening in Lakewood, Colo., on June 20. More than 100 gathered for the celebration that included guest speakers, a silent auction, and special recognition for some of the organization's brightest contributors. Read more here. Watch for photos in the summer 2008 issue of Ski Patrol Magazine.
NSP BOARD APPROVES RESTRUCTURING OF PRO DIVISION MEMBER DUES (5.14.08)
The NSP Board and Pro Division leadership have voted to restructure Pro Division member dues over the course of the next two fiscal years. Log in for more info or contact the NSP accounting department with questions about how the change might affect your patrol.
LOW-COST ACCIDENT INSURANCE AVAILABLE TO NSP MEMBERS (12.28.07)
NSP has partnered with Adventure Advocates to offer low-cost accident insurance to all members. Coverage begins the first of the month after enrollment. View plan/rate information and other details.
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