Welcome to the 2014/2015 ski season. At this writing, Arapahoe Basin, Ski Loveland (both in Colorado), and Sunday River and Killington (Eastern Resorts) are once again operating. We can all collectively sigh in relief that our favorite time of year is here (or almost here)!!!
A few notes as we enter the new season:
1. The New Hampshire Region held its first annual golf tournament in October, with the proceeds benefiting the members of our Young Adult Program. Held on an absolutely terrific New England fall day, we had approximately 40 participants, including many patrollers, join us in our fundraising effort. The golf tournament was a great success due to the generosity of our players and sponsors. A special thanks to the following sponsors (please click on the table to get links to their websites):
Please stay tuned for information on next year’s tournament!!!
2. It’s that time again………..In addition to all of the local and national elections, the National Ski Patrol also has a very important election this fall for five National Board seats. There are eleven members on the ballot including several from the Eastern Division. Profiles for all the candidates are available for you to review. Alternatively, the Eastern Division Board of Directors has rank ordered the candidates and this list is available here for your review. Regardless of whom you vote for, please exercise your right as a member of the National Ski Patrol and cast a vote for those you would like to represent you. If you do not have a user name and password, or you forgot your password, please contact the National Office to have your credentials reset.
3. The calendar is starting to be populated with dates for New Hampshire Region training clinics, including Avalanche, Mountain Travel and Rescue, and Senior OEC and S&T clinics. Please take the opportunity now to review the clinic offerings and sign up……you’ll be glad you did!!!
4. The Region’s S&T Advisor and Senior OEC Advisor will hold an introduction to the Senior Program meeting on Friday, November 14, 2014, at 6:30pm at McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester, New Hampshire. This is a great opportunity to find out more information about the Senior Program and to meet some patrollers from other areas. Please click here for more information.
I hope everyone has a great ski season. Get out and get involved in your Region!!!
Paul Kelly
NH Region Director
