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NSP "ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN" FUNDRAISER HITS $60K MARK (12.29.08)
In June the NSP Fundraising Committee announced the five-year Anniversary Campaign, the first official fundraiser in the organization's history. The goal of the campaign is to raise $1 million by the NSP's 75th Anniversary in 2013. Response from NSP members and friends has been amazing, with more than $60,000 already pledged. If you'd like to donate, click here for details and a pledge card. A pledge card was also included on page 36 of the fall 2008 issue of Ski Patrol Magazine.
INFO ON THE TAX BENEFITS OF DONATING TO THE NSP AND HOW PATROLS CAN APPLY FOR GRANTS (12.26.08)
Two important documents created by the NSP Fundraising Committee are available in the "Member Services" area. One outlines potential tax benefits of donating to the NSP; the other explains how patrols can apply for grant money for local and regional use. Log in here for more information .
NSP SAFETY TEAM ASSEMBLES TIPS TO EDUCATE VISITORS AND STAFF (12.24.08)
As the ski and snowboard industry embarks on another busy season, the NSP Safety Team has assembled a series of safety tips that can be used to create targeted safety messenging. Get tips here.
MEMORIAL FUND SET UP FOR CHILDREN OF FORMER PATROLLER KILLED IN ASPEN AVALANCHE (12.18.08)
A memorial fund has been established for the children of Cory Brettman, a 26-year veteran of the Aspen and Breckenridge Ski Patrols who was killed in an avalanche on Sunday in the Aspen sidecountry. Brettman, also a former NSP member, leaves behind a wife and two daughters: 8-year-old Chloe and 5-year-old Eryn. Interested parties can contribute to the memorial fund at Aspen's Wells Fargo Bank (c/o the Brettman Memorial Scholarship Fund, 119 S. Mill St., Aspen, CO, 81611).
NSP DONATES DUOFOLD BASE LAYERS TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT SOS OUTREACH (12.18.08)
Jon Garrou from SOS, NSP's Tim White and a warm piece of Duofold.
The NSP today donated approximately 200 premium Duofold base layer separates to the Colorado-based SOS Outreach, a not-for-profit that introduces kids to skiing and snowboarding. Read more here.
INDUSTRY CELEBRATES SLOPE SAFETY AND INVITES NSP MEMBERS TO JOIN IN (12.15.08)
As ski areas embark on another (hopefully snowy) season, the ski/snowboard resort industry is planning several safety-related contests and events, and patrollers are invited to participate.
- Safety Week: First, the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), in conjunction with resorts around the country, is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the annual National Safety Awareness Week, from Jan. 17-23, 2009. Ski areas use NSAW to promote slope safety to ski area guests and employees in a variety of creative ways, many which involve patrollers.
- Hit Them With Your Best Shot: To celebrate the milestone anniversary, NSAA is hosting a Safety Week Photo Contest. Images must convey a safety message or show resort staff and/or guests engaging in Safety Week activities, and the winning photo will be used on the cover of the April issue of the NSAA Journal. Photos must be received by Feb. 16. Contact Troy Hawks at NSAA for more info.
- Never Ski/Snowboard With Scissors: Finally, Jack Turner, the creative spirit behind Snow Monsters and other slope safety initiatives, has introduced Never Ski With Scissors, a search for original video clips that promote slope safety, courtesy and common sense. Anyone can enter; the only requirement is that videos depict a safety message for skiers and boarders in an interesting way and are 60 seconds or shorter. Here's an example from YouTube. Up to 50 entries will be selected for a film, Web and industry education program for national distribution. More info here.
REVISED NSP AVALANCHE INSTRUCTOR'S MANUAL NOW AVAILABLE (12.15.08)
NSP's revised Avalanche Instructor's Manual is now in stock and available through the NSP Winter Catalog (item #17301). The newly-updated manual is an essential tool for anyone interested in teaching NSP avalanche courses. For more information or to order, shop the Winter Catalog link to the right.
NSP/NSAA RENEW JOINT STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (12.09.08)
Executive directors of the NSP and National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) have renewed the organizations' existing JSOU. Log in to get the whole report.
NSP MEMBERSHIP ELECTS FIVE TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS (12.02.08)
The 2008 NSP Board of Directors election closed last night, and five members have been elected to the Board. Log in and go to "Member News"for details.
THE 2009 PATROLLER EDUCATION CONFERENCE: RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW! (11.19.08)
The 2009 Patroller Education Conference (formerly Powderfall), which takes place April 15-17 in Snowbird, Utah, will be a world-class educational opportunity for all patrollers. Read all about PEC '09 in this detailed downloadable brochure (registration form inside), or look for the brochure in the next issue of Ski Patrol Magazine. Contact Chris Bourne for more information.
YAKIMA SIGNS ON AS OFFICIAL SUPPLIER TO THE NSP (11.17.08)
Yakima, a leader in vehicle rack and storage systems, has inked a sponsorship deal with the NSP. Read the release here.
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.
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.
- A list of 2008 classes, including Outdoor Emergency Care and OEC Refreshers, is available here. Again, contact Carol Hudson with questions.
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.
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.
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.
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