By Brittany MacKinnon, Recruiting and Retention Coordinator (brittany.mackinnon@skipatrol.ca) Retention of CSP members is a top priority, especially given the challenges faced during last season. Zones, patrols, and individual patrollers put incredible efforts into successful recruiting programs. This year, the focus
By A.P. Crawford, Periodical Editor and Production Manager (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) This year the CSP was proud to award life membership to five individuals in recognition of their exemplary service. A brief synopsis of their contributions is provided below and the full
By A.P. Crawford, Periodical Editor and Production Manager (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) The complete list of national award winners for 2021 can be found on the member’s website here. Due to the current pandemic, all of these awards are being presented at the
By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) The fall zone presidents’ and patrol leaders’ update meeting will be held on October 20, 2021 at 8 p.m. EDT. The meeting can be accessed here.
By Jean Rioux, Co-Executive Director (jean.rioux@skipatrol.ca) With the recently announced changes to the national structure of the CSP, a number of volunteer opportunities have been created. The positions we are looking to fill are (click on each job name to
By Brian Low, CSP FIPS board representative (brian.low@skipatrol.ca) We have just been informed that the FIPS 23rd congress is now scheduled to take place at Val Thorens, France in April, 2022. Registration is expected to open by October 11, 2021.
By Michael Hewett, National Uniform, eStore and Pro-Deal Manager (michael.hewett@skipatrol.ca) Having great pro deals is a big part of what keeps the CSP healthy and strong as Canada’s largest organization of volunteer first responders. The pro deal team is currently reviewing
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Don’t forget the deadline to get your Helly Hansen uniform order is November 30, 2021. Check with your patrol to ensure you know which member is compiling the team’s orders. Pay
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) After nine months of effort from a committee of ten, we are pleased to present a summary of the communications audit findings to the membership. This summary presentation walks you through
By Renee Thivierge, Manager (renee.thivierge@skipatrol.ca) The CSP would like to wish Dan Cameron all the best as he retires from his ski patrol duties this year. Dan joined the CSP in 1973. He began his career in Gatineau Zone at
By Andrew Hill, Training and Development Portfolio Leader (andrew.hill@skipatrol.ca) The national training and development portfolio has recently undergone a reorganization to align better with the functions of the portfolio. The revised national training and development leadership team is:
