by 0rest 0har | May 27, 2018 | Awards, General News, Region Board Members
Mount Washington Volunteer Ski Patrol officially closes down operations on Memorial Day weekend every year. Making it the latest operating ski area within the New Hampshire Region. Every year, the Patrol throws a party on the Saturday evening of Memorial Day weekend to thank its volunteer staff of 20 plus the US Forest Service Snow Rangers for their season of service. The adventure I describe in this article was my trek to Hermit Lake Shelter to deliver the NSP Awards destined to Mount Washington.
The patrol disbands on Memorial Day as the operating agreement with the US Forest Service comes to a close. The next time that these Patrollers will gather again will be the first Saturday in March for their refresher — to start a new winter season. Delivering awards just in time was my mission as the Northern Section Chief in the Region. The easy part was visiting with NH Region’s Awards Advisor Alison Potito. She handed over two awards framed on folders with pins attached.
The weather report looked bleak for the weekend. I headed home to pack my gear. Knowing that multiple rain showers were in the forecast for Mt. Washington, I carefully wrapped the awards into two-gallon zip-lock bags and carefully nuzzled them into my day-pack. Around them I packed insulation layer, not knowing how cold it might get at high mountain elevation. No need to stow my Gortex jacket, I expected to be hiking in the pouring rain — the jacket would be worn the entire way up.
The weather did not disappoint — rain was sprinkling from the start. Tuckerman Ravine Trail from Pinkham Notch to Hermit Lake Shelter was approximately a two-hour walk for my family and me. I decided to bring the kids and Erin for the walk and to meet the . . .
by Paul Kelly | Mar 23, 2018 | Awards, General Events, Region Director
The Section Chiefs have been listening; the membership wanted a different, more casual awards presentation. Our mission was to create a less formal affair, seeking warmer weather during daylight hours with family-friendly activities to include the kids.
Please set aside the afternoon of Saturday, May 5th, 2018 to gather at the Waterville Valley Village Conference Center for a casual BBQ luncheon, followed by NH Region’s Awards Presentation. Our goal is to open the village to NH’s finest Samaritan’s. Meet Ski Patrollers from all over the state, enjoy the comradery of fellowship, exchange stories about the season, honor those
by Lisa Kling | May 4, 2017 | Awards, General Events, Region Board Members
I’d like to take just a little time for a wrap up on our 2017 NH Region Patrollers Banquet held at Ragged Mountain Resort on April, 22, 2017. What a great way to celebrate our organization and the NH patrol members who give of themselves to so many.
We had a good attendance with lots of patrollers and their spouses from many patrols throughout the Region. There was plenty of time to visit and connect with individuals which some of us may have worked with during the season either through Toboggan clinics or training with OEC or just plain daily patrolling. Great food was served for our dinner and desert was plentiful and sweet. Our dinner table centerpieces were lovely donated potted flowers from Pleasant View Gardens.
After I presented my opening remarks and thanked the many individuals who helped make the event another success
by Lisa Kling | Feb 20, 2017 | Awards, General Events, General News, Region Board Members
We’re bringing back the NH Region Patrollers Banquet… This year on April 22, 2017 Ragged Mountain Resort in Danbury NH will be hosting our Patrollers Banquet.
This is a great opportunity to get together with fellow patrollers and friends from other patrols and share some stories, laughs and camaraderie.
Cocktail hour is the perfect
by Alison Potito | Jan 5, 2017 | Awards, General News
The deadline for submissions for awards nominations is Friday, February 10th, 2017. They can be emailed to me by clicking this Awards Submissions email link. All nominations have to be reviewed by region appointees and submitted to National by midnight March 1st,...
by Alison Potito | Nov 26, 2016 | Awards, General News
Welcome to the 2016-’17 season. I am looking forward to the snow flying and seeing all of our partrollers on the slopes very soon. I would like to ask NH patrollers to take some time to review Chapter 12 of the “NSP Policies and Procedures 2016”....
by 0rest 0har | Nov 22, 2016 | Awards
The NH Region Board would like to welcome Alison Potito ar its newest member. Alison is taking over for Paul Gangi as the NH Region Awards Advisor. She comes to us from Crotched Montanan where she patrols as a Senior Alpine Patroller. She has seven years of...
by Paul Gangi | Feb 4, 2016 | Awards, General News
Hello All, Remember that you have only one week left to get me those Outstanding, Merits, EDPAA’s or Patriot Star requests by February 11th. I will except emailed submissions. email to larpmgsr@comcast.net This year’s Spring Awards banquet is going to come fast (April...
by Lisa Kling | Jan 16, 2015 | Awards, General Events, Region Board Members
This year our Patroller’s Banquet will be hosted at Ragged Mountain Resort, Danbury NH, on Saturday April 18, 2015. Festivities will begin with registration at 5:00 PM, a cocktail hour from 5:30-6:30 offering delicious appetizers and plenty of time to reconnect...
by Lisa Kling | Feb 27, 2014 | Awards, General Events
Saturday April 12, 2014 Pat’s Peak Ski Area, Henniker NH 03242 Come and Join us for a night of patroller appreciation and recognition of the dedication, volunteerism and camaraderie of the NSP organization. Good food, friendly faces, a chance to make new friends and...
