Delaware Valley Ski Patrol

Announcements

Division and Regional Newsletters:

New Jersey Region Newsletter: October 2011 Issue
Eastern Division Newsletter: Current Issue
Link to current EPA Region Newsletter: Eastern PA Regional Newsletter

A Note from the Patrol Director, Stu Gillard:

The Delaware Valley Ski Patrol has produced an amazing amount of accomplishments since our last spring meeting. All patrollers have completed all OEC, CPR, LIFT EVAC, and Nordic requirements for the upcoming season. Dave Mooney did his usual outstanding job conducting the OEC class for 2011, graduating eight new patrollers for the trail and mountain. DVSP has grown by 6 patrollers, looking forward to their Nordic certification this season. Jim Paradee has managed our treasury soundly, keeping us financially strong. vAs soon as the snow turns on (a bonus, but not required) we've got plenty action waiting for us on the mountain and trail.

There is just one requirement for all Nordic Patrollers left to complete: The Volunteer in the Park Form needs to be filled out and emailed, faxed, scanned and emailed back to me. All NJ State Parks need to have this information on file, one form for each state park......so one for Washington Crossing Park State Park, one for the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, and one for High Point.If you attended the High Point Nordic refresher, you should have filled out that form for that park, then and there. The form is attached, your best answers focus on Ski Patrol, Bike Patrol and what we do, safety and first aid. Available time will be dependent on snow conditions.

Mail to Stu Gillard 49 Hampshire Drive, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 or scan and email gillard@aol.com.

Our Patrol is well established and growing. I have assembled a By-Laws Committee (Roger Copt, Joe Manna and Jim Paradee) and By-Laws for the Delaware Valley Ski Patrol are currently being drafted. You'll receive a copy for comment and questions by the end of January. The committee will take all comments under consideration and will answer all questions. Once the document is finalized, it will be put to a vote to adopt the new By-Laws (at our spring meeting). The By-Laws spell out the basic organization of the patrol, the elected officer positions, responsibilities and basic operations. They are very simple and are similar to By-Laws successfully being used by other Ski Patrols. Once adopted, a nominations committee will be assembled to hold elections at the fall meeting. I expect the offices will be: Patrol Representative (Director), Treasurer, Secretary.

All NSP Cards have been mailed to your address on file in your NSP profile. In your NSP profile and on your NSP Card are your patroller status for your primary patrol and secondary patrol (if you have one). Your secondary affiliation is your responsibility to; keep your information current and meet all of that patrols requirements. If your Secondary status on your NSP card (lower left hand corner) is not what you expect, you need to contact that patrol to make adjustments to your profile.

MEMBERSHIP DUES (2011-2012 DVSP Membership):

Dues will be collected at the annual DVSP OEC Refresher on October 2, 2011. Any member who will not be attending the DVSP refresher should contact Jim Paradee at 609-883-3051 or sampatjim@verizon.net. Please notify the DVSP of any changes, i.e. membership status, address, phone number, etc., in writing. Any current DVSP member who does not wish to continue his/her membership should notify the DVSP of their decision, so you won't be pursued for the dues.

New Jersey Region Awards Dinner:

Alfred Tatyrek was awarded his NSP 40 year service certificate and pin. AL is a Senior Alpine Patroller and Nordic Candidate.
Al started his Ski Patrol career at Phoenicia Ski Area where he became Patrol Director which closed transfering him to Sterling Forest Ski Area, now closed. Al has been with DVSP for the last 5 years.

Stu Gillard was awarded the NJ Region Rick Browse Award for is efforts in transforming the Belle Mt Ski Patrol (Alpine) into the Delaware Valley Ski Patrol (Nordic).

THREE DVSP MEMBERS BECOME NORDIC PATROLLERS:

Dan Lay, Gene Davis and Bob Stodnick become Nordic Patrollers after successfully completing the Nordic S &T Evaluation held a High Point XC Ski Center February 19th, 2011. These Patrollers also participated in the Nordic Skills Clinic held at High Point one week earlier preparing them for a successful evaluation.

We are in need of updating equipment. If there is a patroller with contacts in the medical field, please try to secure any and all equipment that can be donated or inquire as to the purchase of equipment at a reduced cost. Contact the Patrol Director, Stu Gillard, with any questions.

The Hunterdon Observer featured an article written by Hunterdon County Democrat reporter, Warren Cooper, about the Delaware Valley Ski Patrol in its December 23, 2006 edition! Please click here to read the article or click here to see the scanned copy of the article!

Nordic Patrollers are needed for patrolling at Washington Crossing State Park. If you or anyone you know might be interested, please contact the Patrol Director, Stu Gillard.

ANNUAL FIVE FINGER REQUIREMENTS

To maintain your membership as a National Ski Patrol member, you must satisfy these annual requirements. Dates will be posted on the DVSP Calendar/Events page.

1. Annual Instructor OEC Refresher Training (for OEC Instructors).

2. Annual Patroller OEC Refresher Training (for all National Ski Patrol members). DVSP holds their annual OEC Refresher Training the first Sunday in October at 8:00 AM.

3. Annual CPR Refresher Training ("Professional Course") combined with the Chair Lift Evacuation Training at Alpine Mountain.

4. Annual dues for NSP and DVSP will be collected on or before the Annual Patroller OEC Refresher Training (first Sunday in October).

5. Annual Ski and Toboggan Refresher Training at Alpine Mountain.

COURSE SCHEDULES: Great courses are being offered! The NSP Eastern Division Course Schedule and the NSP New Jersey Region Calendar & Course Schedule are updated regularly before and during each ski season.

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