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September 2011
Volume 4 Issue 9
The
Sweep!
The
NSP Month in
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PATROL |
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From the Desk of Tim
White
Shaping
the NSP Future is in Your Hands
The
2011 National Board Election is set to kick off on
October 15. All members have the right to vote, and all
members are encouraged to vote. However, why should
members care, and why is a strong national board
important?
NSP
board members play many roles. They are the
organization's top policymakers, fundraisers, and
strategic thinkers. They ensure compliance with legal
and financial requirements, enforce ethical guidelines,
and fervently champion NSP's mission. In addition, they
collaborate closely with the division directors and
leadership at every level in the organization, as well
as serve as the NSP's ambassadors with sponsors,
government and regulatory agencies, industry
organizations, and the public. Essentially, the future
of the organization is in large part in their hands. As
a member, you can personally take part in shaping the
future of NSP by selecting the candidates that you
believe are best suited for the job.
The
electronic voting system has made voting fast and easy
for you. Anytime between October 15 and December 1,
simply sign on to the NSP Member Services website and
click the "Vote Here" link in the Quick Links box. For
your convenience, candidate information and bios are
available in the fall issue of the Ski Patrol Magazine,
or on the NSP website by clicking here.
Thank
you for all you do for the NSP. See you on the slopes.
Sincerely,
Tim
White
Executive
Director,
NSP | |
Mark
your calendars! The annual NSP Online Auction is right
around the corner. Bidding will begin on November 24,
and will remain open until December 9, with a special
preview beginning November 14. Don't miss out on this
awesome opportunity for great deals and products. Click here for early registration,
and keep an eye out for an e-invite coming
soon!
With the
chill in the air, thoughts of new gear are starting to
manifest in our heads. Now is a great time to start
exercising the NSP member benefit of pro-dealing new
gear. However, a great responsibility comes with this
discount. Pro-deals are not an entitlement. Our sponsors
and industry partners provide us with great deals in
exchange for exposure to their target markets. We are
highly-credible references and advertisers for
them.
It's
not enough to use all that new gear in front of guests
and locals at your local area; when you're out there
using the product, talk about how much you like it (and
if you don't, please be respectful and don't bad mouth
it).
Let
people know about your gear and where they can buy it.
It is still our great responsibility to show some love
to the local shop that may have missed out on the sale
of those skis, boots, or long underwear. They still need
to keep the heat on and the doors open. More and more
retailers are feeling the pinch of this tough economy,
and it's our responsibility to help steer friends,
guests, and clients toward buying gear from NSP sponsors
at your favorite local shop. Further, when you can, our
sponsors ask that you support your local retailer by
having them mount your skis, fit your boots, or simply
by buying wax or lip balm. Introduce yourself, make them
your friends, buy something, and do what you can to make
sure you are supporting them.
Here
are some other things you can do to help them
out:
- Outside of other pros, never discuss pro-deals or
pro pricing.
- Do not jeopardize pro-deals by sharing, even with
your friends and family.
- Do not take prime shop time to try on or test
gear; they need to make the full-price sales.
Thank
you for supporting NSP sponsors by buying, wearing, and
talking about their products! Have a great
season!
(written
with assistance from Andy Marker of IPA Connect, a pro
purchase consulting firm)
Patroller
Education Conference 2012
PEC online
registration opens October 5!!! This year, you can
register ONLINE for  the Patroller Education Conference, all
the clinics,
lessons, and even pay for it, all on
the NSP website. Go to the NSP home page and find the
box that says Patroller Education Conference and click
the button to access the registration page. Also online
is the FULL
COLOR BROCHURE, explaining ALL the happenings of the
conference. You will find details about the schedule,
the speakers, and travel information, along with
discounts! Check it all out at nsp.org under the Patroller Education Conference
button on the home page.
 Are
you and your patrol looking for fun items to hand out
about safety? NSP has you covered. Check out the NEW
helmet stickers hot off the presses. NSP, in conjunction
with Smith Optics, has created a helmet sticker for all
ages. Order some to hand out today. While you are
ordering, add in some of that great NSP lip balm from
Natural Ice, and the "We're A Different Breed" stickers
and posters. Quantities are limited; please call David
Frick at 303-988-1111 ext. 2641 to order. Please have a
credit card ready to pay for shipping, but there is no
other cost to patrols! NSP and Subaru are also
continuing their "Drive for Safety" this year. Keep your
eye out in The Sweep for collateral material
coming your way in December, just in time for Safety
Week in
January!! |
Marketing/Communications/Events
 Medline and NuMask
Stocking up on medical
supplies after taking your OEC refresher? Make sure you
visit NSP Official Sponsor NuMask on the NSP Pro Page to
shop for a newly-designed CPR mask that was endorsed by
the NSP Medical Advisory Board. The unique IntraOral
Mask features a snorkel design that overcomes barriers
many other facemasks have. Need other medical supplies
for your patrol and personal use? Utilize NSP's
relationship with Medline, a direct manufacturer of
medical supplies, and order discounted products for your
patrol. Click here to learn more about the
program and how to get started!
NSP Pro
Page
Nordica, Technica, and Blizzard all
have product ready for purchase on the NSP Pro Page.
Start shopping today, and look for Atomic product soon!!
Subaru
Subaru knows NSP members live
active lifestyles, and Subaru wants to be a part of your
next adventure. With exclusive features found only on
Subaru vehicles, you can go anywhere, do anything, and
experience everything! A symmetrical, All-Wheel Drive
system and Subaru Boxer engine® comes standard on every
Subaru vehicle, providing you with better stability and
higher performance - a necessity for individuals who
want to see and do more.
Prepare for your next
adventure and test drive a Subaru vehicle today. Then,
join the Subaru community by taking advantage of special
pricing via the Subaru VIP Program.
Pro
Page Computer Deals - Apple/Lenovo 
 TwinLabs
TwinLabs is proud to announce
its partnership with the National Ski Patrol. As the
official nutrition partner of the NSP, we are excited to
offer patrollers the very best in nutritional
supplements - on the mountain, at home and in the gym -
including our full line of vitamins, minerals, and
sports nutrition products, all at a seriously-discounted
price. Log on to your NSP
Pro Page for more information.
Dynastar
NEW for 11/12, the LEGEND 94
continues the tradition of the Legend series, charging
through all terrain and snow conditions to claim the
SKI Magazine Gold Medal Award! Dynastar's
classic bombproof construction with Freeride Rocker
technology makes this an extremely versatile,
all-terrain weapon! The Titanal 3D wood core
construction, full-length vertical sidewalls and 94mm
waist provide the edging power, stability, and
all-terrain versatility for ripping the frontside,
charging through powder and crud, and picking apart
tight chutes. View the Legend 94, as well as other great
Dynastar products, on the NSP
Pro Page.
NSP
Photo Site
You
do not need a login ID to view the photos posted by your
fellow patrollers at the NSP photo site. Simply click
this link, or go to Flickr and search for NSP Photos
under Users. The login ID is used if you want to post
new photos of an event or your patrol. To post photos, go to Flickr, click Sign In, enter the
login ID "nspphotos" and the password. The password for
October is Polarmax (capitalize the "P"); if the login
does not work, e-mail Candace
Horgan .
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A
Message from Education Director Darcy
Hanley
Over
the last month, I have had the pleasure of meeting many
of our dedicated OEC instructors who been working
diligently on OEC Fifth Edition rollouts. My
final trip will be to the Alaska Division. The Pro
Division will do their rollout October 12 and October
26. As of August 31, 11,000 copies of the book have been
sold, making it the most successful publication release
in NSP's history.
I
also want to extend my thanks to many of you who have
provided revisions in content. These have been collected
and researched by both our team and Brady. Theses
revisions have been posted on the Brady
website/MYNSPKit. The revisions are listed by chapter,
and are downloadable.
I
am happy to announce that the OEC Refresher Committee
has been revised. Deb Endley has been named the new
chair. The committee members are Nancy
Pitstick of Brighton Ski Patrol in Utah, Thomas Rabaglia
of Cascade Mountain Ski Patrol in Wisconsin, Cathy
Setzer of Boyce Park Ski Patrol in Pennsylvania,
Jeannine Mogan of Three Rivers Ski Patrol in Minnesota,
Shelia Daly of Wachussett Ski Patrol in Massachusetts,
Morgan Armstrong of the Southern Admin Patrol in
Virginia, and Jodie Jeffers of the Mt. Hood Summit Ski
Patrol in Oregon. Thank you to all previous
Refresher Committee members who competently wrote the
Refresher Study Guide for the past 10
years.
The
final chapters of the new Mountain Travel and Rescue
Manual are with the editor. We are on track to meet
the publication deadline and the fall release in 2012.
NSP
has released four public service announcements that will
be available for your use October 1. These PSAs will
also be played in ski area base lodges care of SkiTV.
Please go to the NSP website to access the link and download these
safety announcements. Let us know how you are using
them, as well as any feedback you may have.
Fall
is here, and you are getting ready for another season!
It will be a great
one! |
Gov.
Brown vetoes California helmet legislation
For
the second consecutive year, a bill that would have
required skiers and snowboarders under the age of 18 to
wear a helmet on California ski slopes failed. Governor
Jerry Brown vetoed the legislation, SB 105, in early
September, in part because he feels that it is an issue
that should be decided by parents. In his message, he
stated, "While I appreciate the value of wearing a ski
helmet, I am concerned about the continuing and
seemingly inexorable transfer of authority from parents
to the state. Not every human problem deserves a
law."
In
2010, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a helmet
bill, but vetoed the companion bill that would have
regulated ski area operations, and so the helmet bill
did not become law.
Earlier
this year, New Jersey became the first state to pass a
helmet bill into law that requires skiers and
snowboarders under the age of 18 to wear a helmet.
Parents of children who violate the law face first-time
fines of $25 and fines of $100 for secondary
violations. |
NEW
Catalog
Items!!
 Aglove
What's the "Top Winter Gadget
of 2011," as rated by PC Magazine? NSP Sponsor
Agloves Winter Touchscreen Gloves! What are Agloves?
Agloves are specially-designed glove liners that are
knit with silver-nylon thread to provide 10-finger
access to touchscreen devices. What's that mean? You can
type, swipe, text, change music, and dial, all without
having to take off your gloves! You stay warmer, and
your hands stay happy. Order yours from the
2011-2012 NSP Winter Catalog coming in
October!
Columbia
The Columbia Rescue Series is
a collection of three backcountry and mountain packs
created for medical, avalanche, and rescue
professionals. The packs include Omni-Shield™ advanced
repellency technology, which protects against water and
stains. They also include heavy-duty construction using
ballistic materials, reflective accents, a ski carrying
system with a patent-pending design, and an insulated
hydration system, making the packs in the Rescue Series
the ultimate for on-mountain emergency response crews.
Order yours from the 2011-2012 NSP Winter
Catalog in October!
Ortovox
Ortovox has three
new items to offer NSP members in 2011, including the
S1+ Transceiver, Cross Rider 22, and Cross Rider Woman.
The S1+ Transceiver - built for reliability, accuracy,
and speed, integrates Smart Antenna Technology to save
vital time when searching for buried victims in an
avalanche. The Cross Rider and Cross Rider Woman Packs
include the most important characteristics and features
while emphasizing low weight (950 grams). Learn more and
order yours from the 2011-2012 NSP Winter
Catalog! |
NSP Visitors
of the Month
 David Robb
David Robb of the Devil's Head
Ski Patrol in Wisconsin stopped by the office to pick up
the new Outdoor Emergency Care Fifth Edition
and some NSP first aid kits.
Thanks for stopping
by!!
Dennis
Nealon
Eastern
Section Chief Dennis Nealon stopped by the office while
on a road trip through the U.S. and said hello to Tim
White.
Thanks
for stopping by!!
 Art
Greer
Art
Greer of the Anthony Lakes Ski Patrol in Oregon stopped
by the office to say hi while he was in Colorado for a
wedding.
Thanks
for stopping by!
Kevin
Hosack
Kevin
Hosack of the Kelly Canyon Ski Patrol in Idaho stopped
by the office to say hi while he was in Colorado for a
Broncos game.
Thanks
for stopping by!
 Tom
and Sue Wright
Tom
and Sue Wright stopped by the office while traveling
through Colorado. Tom patrols with the Blue Mound Nordic
and Devils Head Alpine Patrols in Wisconsin.
Thanks
for stopping by.
Vic
and Donna Weiler 
Vic
Weiler, a patroller at Alpine Valley West in Kenosha,
Wis., stopped by the office with his wife
Donna.
Thanks for stopping
by!!
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