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Final Sweep
The NSP Month in Review
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NATIONAL
SKI PATROL
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With winter fast
approaching, we at the national office have been kept busy over the
last month with several events and changes.
I'm pleased to announce that after an exhaustive search, I
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Darcy
Hanley.
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have hired a new education director, Darcy Hanley. As a
professional educator and 20-year patroller, Darcy brings a level of
experience and enthusiasm to the position that I feel will bring great
results. As a patroller, she served as assistant patrol director at
Perfect North Slopes and as the Central Division Senior Program
supervisor. She has also been awarded National Appointment Number
10740. Darcy will be relocating to Denver from Cincinnati and beginning
her employment with NSP on Oct 18. I hope everyone will give her a warm
welcome.
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Matt
Fulton.
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NSP has also been busy building its brand as a training
organization by developing and promoting programs in cooperation with
two fall Eastern ski area conferences. Patrollers Matt Fulton, of
Dartmouth Skiway, and Mark LaBlond, of Sunday River, conducted an
Off-Trail Low-Angle Rescue program in conjunction with the
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John
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Northeast Snow Sports Summit held at Sunday River, Maine
on September 16. Matt Speier of Belleayre Ski Area conducted a similar
program at the Ski Areas of N.Y. Fall Conference on September 22. The
seminar and on-hill practicum covered equipment selection, evaluating your
ski area's rescue needs, and the procedures for creating a low-angle
rescue plan. Matt, Matt and Mark represented the NSP with exceptional
competency and strength. Our special thanks to the Eastern Division and
Division Director John Shipman for his cooperation in promoting the
programs.
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Mark
LaBlond.
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Let's keep up the good work and have a great season of
patrolling.
Sincerely,
Tim White
Executive Director, NSP
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Board Election
The 10 candidates for the four open spots in the board election have
been announced. The candidates' applications have been posted on Member News of
the NSP website for review. Position statements from each candidate
will be posted under their names on October 1. The candidates up for
election are:
Gary Deaver, Professional Division
Jim Decker, Eastern Division
Phil Edholm, PNW Division
Ron Evenson, Far West Division
Robert G. Knox, Central Division
Rod Legg, PNW Division
Stephen E. Schopfer, Eastern Division
Wally Shank, Rocky Mountain Division
Larry Stone, Professional Division
Norris R. Woody, Southern Division
Telecom Program Page Updated
National
Telecom Adviser Dick Woolf has announced that new information has been
posted to the Telecommunications Program pages. The
new frequency coordination fees and NSP license application procedures
for the most commonly requested app types are now available for
review. Scroll down to "Policies and Procedures," then
click on the desired application type for the most current info.
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Bonnier Corp
Launches Skiing Business
Bonnier Corp, the
publisher of Ski and Skiing, launched its new ski-related
online publication, Skiing Business, in September.
According to its website, "Skiing Business is committed to serving
the ski industry through the analysis of news and trends. Timely
reporting, quality journalism and reliable data make Skiing Business
the first choice for decision-makers who help shape and lead the winter
sports industry. Retailers, manufacturers, reps and other key people in
the industry rely on Skiing Business to find out not only what's
happening in the winter sports world, but what it means to them."
You can receive Skiing Business as a weekly e-mail by signing up
at the website.
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Attributes of
Leadership: Part 16
NSP National
Marketing Adviser Dave Esty again brings some valuable leadership
knowledge in this month's newsletter. Esty's latest column discusses the
importance of courage. This column includes PDFs of two correspondences
Dave had with NSP members regarding his previous column on listening.
Dave welcomes feedback from our members on his column and how you have
incorporated some of these precepts into your lives.
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Marketing/
Communications/ Events
Sponsor Spotlight: Polarmax
 Polarmax and National Ski Patrol have joined forces to
provide you, our members, with access to the best technical base
layer garments. Why Polarmax? With 25 years of technical base
layer design and manufacturing in the ski industry, Polarmax
understands the varying conditions and hard work that go into being on
the mountain day in and day out.
Polarmax combines
superior wicking, breathability, quick drying, anti-microbial, and
nonshrink qualities, as well as the easiest wash-and-wear care, into
all their "Made in the USA" garments.
All Polarmax products feature the
proprietary Acclimate® Dry to keep you dry and warm during high and low
output cold weather activities, and the Polarmax system is specifically
designed to allow you to select base layers that accurately match your
level of activity and conditions. Patrollers will find Polarmax
featured in this year's NSP Winter Catalog. More Polarmax
garments can be found online at nsp.org. For great discounts on all
Polarmax products, including underwear coming in January, go to the NSP
Pro Page under Member Services.
Sponsor Spotlight: prAna Signs on with NSP
PrAna invites all current members of
the National Ski Patrol to become part of the prAna Influencer program.
This discount pro program allows you access to some of the most
innovative and inventive sportswear and yoga performance wear on the
market. PrAna is proud to partner with the National Ski Patrol,
as we respect and admire the mission and goals your organization
subscribes to. Use our products to not only look great off the slopes,
but also to get in shape and fit for the ski season.
Sponsor Spotlight:
Otovox - The One and Only Smart Antenna
 Taking ease of use to a new level, the new 3+ avalanche
beacon from Ortovox features Smart Antenna TechnologyTM, a
unique system that analyzes the position of the antennas and
automatically switches to the most optimal transmission, making all
other avalanche beacons more efficient. The 3+ features a large
circular display with directional arrow and distance to intuitively
speed your rescue. A real-time display of multi-burial situations lets
you flag each found victim. If you are working with an Ortovox
S1, please make sure you are getting regular updates. The NSP office in
Lakewood can update your S1 transceiver at no cost except shipping.
"Patrolling
is Life" Photo Contest
NSP is sponsoring its first annual "Patrolling is
Life" photo contest. The contest will run from November 1, 2010 to
January 14, 2011. Winners will be announced on January 31. You can
enter up to three photos per category. The categories are:
The "Ski Experience"
Passion for the Profession
Après Patrolling
Patrollers at work
First and second prizes will be awarded in each category. Additionally,
the best three photos from all categories will be chosen for the grand
prizes. First place overall will win a Heli Ski/Board Trip with H2O
Guides in Alaska in April 2011 and an Ortovox Patroller Digital
Transceiver, second place will win a GoPro Helmet HERO camera, and
third place will win a full Polarmax top and bottom base layer.
 Recruitment
Posters and Stickers
Get your NSP recruitment posters and stickers while they
last. The recruitment posters were a HUGE success last year! This
year, we have printed new ones, including a female and a snowboarder,
for patrols to use at OEC refreshers or hang at area high schools and
colleges and local ski shops. Pass them around and spread the word that
your patrol needs patrollers! To order your posters free of
charge, other than shipping, call Christine Albertson at 720-963-2621,
or e-mail her at calbertson@nsp.org.
NSP Photo Site
With
ski season fast approaching, now is the time to highlight your patrol
on the NSP Photo Page on
Flickr. The page will also be used for entries to the NSP
"Patrolling is Life" photo contest. Take photos of your OEC
refresher, lift evac practice, or first day on the hill and share them
with other NSP members! To post photos, go to Flickr, click
Sign In, enter the login ID nspphotos and the password. The password
for October is Snowflake (use caps on the S). The password will change
monthly, and will be included in each Final Sweep; if the login
does not work, e-mail Candace Horgan.
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Alpine Toboggan Training Now Online
In
the spirit of updating to new technologies, NSP has put the Alpine
Toboggan Training video online. Communications Director Candace
Horgan converted the old VHS tape to a digital format and uploaded it
to the NSP's YouTube channel. You can view Alpine Toboggan Training
here for free. NSP will no
longer sell the old VHS tape.
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v:shapes="_x0000_s1035">NSP Cookbook Arrives
Attention
NSP chefs and food lovers: the 2010 NSP Cookbook ($18) is now
available for purchase. The book contains nearly 500 recipes from
patrollers nationwide, and even a few from the European Division! The NSP
Cookbook is a great gift for the upcoming holiday season, and makes
an excellent addition to any kitchen. The cookbook will be available
for purchase through the Winter Catalog, online auction, the NSP Facebook page,
and the NSP website.
Through
the Years Print Discounted
The
NSP "Through the Years" limited print is now on sale.
The print is now available for $19.95, and can be purchased by
contacting Josh Jacobson by e-mail or by phone at 303-988-1111. The
print can also be found on the NSP Facebook
page.
NSP Online Auction Soon
NSP will be holding the Second Online Auction this year
with bidding going live November 25 and running through December 9. We
are trying to gather unique NSP memorabilia, such as patrol hats, pins,
patches, and even old "rusty" jackets. These items were bid
on the most last year, and we hope it will prove to be the same for
this auction. All donations are tax deductible, and proceeds go toward
the NSP Anniversary Fundraising Campaign. If you are interested
in donating an auction item, contact Josh Jacobson.
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Polarmax base layers (available at nsp.org)
NSP has teamed up with Polarmax to offer you great savings
on base layers in the NSP online catalog.
Shop now to get the best pricing on warm, warmer, and warmest layers.
Polarmax base layers feature Acclimate Dry for breathability and
moisture-wicking comfort. Whether you need a layer for warm spring
skiing or below zero midwinter temps, Polarmax has you covered.
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Final Sweep was created to keep NSP members informed about
national news. An archive of all issues of Final Sweep is maintained
under the Newsletters section of Member News.
After logging in, click Newsletters from the Quick Links menu. If you
have news that's relevant to the national ski patrol audience, we
invite you to submit it for consideration for Final Sweep. Please
e-mail it to editorial by the 15th of each month.
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