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Division and Regional Newsletters:

  1. New Jersey Region Newsletter March 2008 Patrol Belt
  2. Eastern Division Newsletter Trail Sweep Winter 2008
  3. Link to current Eastern PA Regional Newsletter

 

On Monday, April 28, 2008, Stu Gillard accepted the position of DVSP's Patrol Director.  The patrol welcomes you, Stu, to this position and looks forward to working with you.

 

 

 

Attention Ski Patrollers who Patrol in Pennsylvania! 

After years of hard work by Ski Patrol Volunteers, Eastern PA and Western Appalachian Regions have achieved one of their goals:  the recognition by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of the "Ski Patroller" to be a member of the EMS community.  Do NOT Call your Regional EMS Council or the State DOH!  The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has agreed to include Pennsylvania ski patrollers into the EMS system.  This will be a no hassle, totally OPTIONAL agreement between INDIVIDUAL patrollers and the Commonwealth.  The benefits of becoming a certified EMS provider are extremely valuable and provide MANY protections and STRATEGIC BENEFITS to the individual patroller not offered by other 'groups' and 'associations'.  For more information, click here!

 

National Ski Patrol News- IMPORTANT

The National Ski Patrol Board of Directors adopted Votenet (votenet.com), a new electronic voting system, at its annual  meeting in June. This eBallot voting system will improve the efficiency and security of the voting process.  Here are a list of changes NSP members should be aware of:

* There will be no mail ballot.

* Each patroller must find access to a computer and the Internet in order to log-in to the NSP's dedicated voting website.

* Once logged-on, members will be given a voting ID number and a password which they will need to cast their vote.

* NSP members without a home computer are encouraged to utilize the computers of other members or as provided by their public library.

* Members are also encouraged to contact the National office as soon as possible if they have a new email address or wish to change an existing address.

* If you have not yet created an account with NSP, please click here.  Then click on "Activate Your Account."  If you need help, please click "Contacts" on the left side of the NSP page.  A new page opens, and you should click on "Contact Us."

 

On 1/27/2007, the Belle Mountain Ski Patrol had a reunion at Howell Farm.  Those who attended learned about the history of skiing in New Jersey.  Anyone interested in buying Elizabeth Holste's book, Skiing in New Jersey, should contact Elizabeth. 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP DUES (2007-2008 DVSP Membership): 

Dues will be collected at the annual DVSP OEC Refresher on October 7, 2007.  Any member who will not be attending the DVSP refresher should mail their 2007-2008 dues (using the check writing guidelines outlined below).  Checks should be mailed so they arrive by October 15th.  Please mail your check to:

Jim Paradee

126 Review Avenue

Lawrenceville, NJ 

 

  1. Membership dues $75.00 (except lifetime members).
  2. Checks must be made payable to DVSP.
  3. Use the memo section on your check for writing your membership number (and your name if you are using a business check). 
  4. Please notify the DVSP of any changes, i.e. membership status, address, phone number, etc., in writing.
  5. 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.

 

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. 

 

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 New Jersey Initial Response Team (NJIRT) is a regional, all volunteer organization based in Sussex County, New Jersey. It provides Search and Rescue (SAR) and specialized rescue resources to local Emergency Services Agencies when requested.  Some of their services include:

  • Search and Rescue
  • Search and Rescue Management
  • Technical Rescue
  • Cave Rescue
  • Wilderness Evacuation
  • Wilderness Medical Support
  • K9 Search (New as of 2004)
  • Swift Water and Ice Rescue Support

If you are interested in learning more about this organization or the courses they offer, please visit the NJIRT website. 

 

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