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
Volunteer opportunity – Coordinator of training resources
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The training and development (T&D) portfolio is seeking a CSP member for the position of coordinator of training resources. Working collaboratively, the coordinator of training resources is responsible for adapting the content
National recognition program changes
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Program Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) The current pandemic has meant that all organizations, including government, for-profit, non-profit, charities, etc, have had to re-think how they operate, and adapt to a new normal. For the CSP, this has
About that Black Diamond email
By Greg McCormick, VP Communications and Marketing (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) On December 7, 2020, CSP members likely received two emails from Black Diamond Equipment advising that its pro program account was now active and offering instructions to login. Black Diamond Equipment, a
2021 pro deals
By Michael Hewett, National eStore and Pro Deals Manager (michael.hewett@skipatrol.ca) Great pro deals for goods and services for members is a big part of what keeps the CSP healthy and strong as Canada’s largest organization of volunteer first responders. Our
Lifesaving awards:
John Dinsmore (Muskoka Zone) In November 2019 John Dinsmore was on his way home from work when he decided to stop in to see his parents and catch up with them. When he arrived, he first chatted with his mother