The NSP Board meets via teleconference at 5 p.m. Mountain Time on the third Wednesday of each month. All members are invited to listen in on the calls. Please contact Kristen Bergeron to request the call codes.

The last meeting took place on Feb. 18. In that meeting the Board reviewed and discussed the national office written updates and voted on the following Action Items:

Approved the proposed committee appointments as set by National Chairman Terry LaLiberte: Planning Committee Chair, David Ginley; Finance Committee Chair, Bela Musits; Governance Committee Chair, Clark Noble; Education Committee Chair, Larry Bost;
Approved the appointment of Bela Musits as assistant national chair;
Approved the 2009 Board of Directors meeting schedule (meeting dates can be found under Member News/ Board News);
Tabled RFBA 02-09: OEC Retesting, until the next BOD meeting so that it can be reviewed by the Education Committee.

Complete minutes from the Board of Directors Meetings are available on nsp.org under "Member Services," then "My Bookshelf" and "Downloads." Draft Board minutes are available in the "Member News" area of nsp.org until they're approved.

Welcome New NSP Members

NSP would like to welcome the following new member patrols:

Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho--Mountain Hosts
Wolf Ridge, N.C.--Pro Patrol

http://www.adventureadvocates.com/NSP

National Office Updates

Administration

New Mountain Host Logo Debuts
A brand new NSP Mountain Host logo design is available to all host members. Patches with the logo, shown here, will be available this fall via the 2009/10 NSP Winter Catalog and from the on-line catalog as soon as they're in stock. With more than 500 hosts and a dozen participating resorts, the program is continuing to grow. A recent alumni member survey showed that more than 50 percent of respondents indicated an interest in becoming a mountain host. For more information on the NSP Mountain Host program contact Carol Hudson.

Aflac Insurance Available to NSP Members

In March, Aflac Insurance will begin offering discounts to NSP members on accident, cancer and dental policies. Watch for more information in next month's Final Sweep. Or, for immediate assistance contact Aflac representative Donni Cochran at 970-928-9212 or via e-mail at donni@rof.net.

Marketing/Communications/Events

Subaru Master of the Mountain Events Continue

Check out the remaining dates for Subaru's Master of the Mountain Events:

Camelback Mountain, Pa.--Feb. 28-March 1
Durango, Colo.--Feb. 28-March 1
Seven Springs, Pa.--March 6-8
Crested Butte, Colo.--March 7-8
Loveland, Colo.--March 28-29

As one of NSP's longest-standing partners, Subaru is a proud sponsor of our organization. In addition to vehicle and financial support, Subaru offers its VIP discount purchase program to all NSP members, and makes a contribution to NSP for each vehicle purchased through the program. To check out the discounts offered to NSP members, log-in to the member services site at nsp.org and go to the promotional offers page.

Six More Reasons to Attend PEC '09:

Snowbird's exclusive Cliff Spa is offering a special rate to NSP members during the conference. On April 15, 16 and 17, entrance to the spa and pool is only $10/day.
On April 15, NSP members have the opportunity to take a half-day lesson with one of Snowbird's excellent ski instructors at a discounted rate. A half-day lesson runs from 9:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and the discounted rate is $70. Please book through Snowbird Ski School at 1-801-933-2171.
Snowbird is offering a half-day telemark ski lesson on both April 16 and April 17 for $80/day. A minimum of five people must sign up. Please contact NSP to register.
Slots are starting to fill up for the Patroller Challenge at PEC. If you're putting a team together, please call or e-mail Chris Bourne at 720-963-2621 or cbourne@nsp.org to get a registration form.
Room reservations for Snowbird's Cliff Lodge must be made by March 16 to receive the special $99 rate that's being offered during the conference. Call 1-800-453-3000 to make reservations; make sure to ask for the special NSP rate.
Don't forget to book your airport shuttle to and from the Cliff Lodge. Call Canyon Transportation at 1-800-255-1841 and ask for the NSP rate.

Download the PEC '09 brochure and registration form HERE!

PEC Confirmations Sent

Thanks to everyone who has registered for the 2009 Patroller Education Conference. We look forward to seeing you in Snowbird! Confirmations have been e-mailed to all registered participants. If you've registered but have not received an e-mail confirmation, contact Kristen Bergeron.

Sign up for PEC '09 Clinics and Demos

Remember--the FREE clinics and demos at PEC '09 require advance sign up. Click here to view descriptions and a schedule for the clinics, and contact Kristen Bergeron to sign up.

February PEC Spotlight: Michael Berry, NSAA President

National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) President Michael Berry will be a featured speaker at the Patroller Education Conference. Berry has served as president of the ski industry trade group since January 1993 and has worked in the mountain resort industry for more than 30 years. In his presentation, Berry will provide a behind-the-scenes analysis of the 2008/09 ski season, highlighting operational information that's of interest to both ski area managers and patrollers. He'll also discuss important issues surrounding in the NSP/ NSAA joint statement of understanding and how ski areas and patrollers can work to improve safety, patient care and the art of rescue in the coming years.

NSP Committee Updates

OEC Refresher Committee Meeting

The OEC Refresher Committee met Jan. 30-31 in Denver. Committee members in attendance included Greg Bala (committee chair), Nancy Pitstick, Brigitte Schran, Jennifer Bryan, Robert Morris, Thomas Rabaglia, Cathy Setzer, Denis Meade (NSP education director), and Carol Hudson (education assistant). The committee was in town to work on developing materials for the 2009 OEC Refresher Study Guide and Instructor's Guide.

Planning Committee

A Quality Assurance Task Force has been created, which will be headed by Chuck Herbert and co-chaired by Board members Larry Bost and David Ginley. The purpose of the task force is to ensure a high level of consistency and professionalism in the development and delivery of all NSP education programs. The group plans to work on a preliminary quality assurance plan for the delivery of NSP programs throughout the organization and will have a draft preliminary plan ready by the NSP's April 15 Board Meeting held in conjunction with PEC '09.

Fundraising Committee

Your purchase of an NSP Visa card directly benefits NSP and its mission. A small portion of every dollar spent goes back to the National Ski Patrol. Enjoy the benefits to the cards and ensure a bright future for the NSP.

Those applying for an NSP Rewards Visa have a special opportunity to get a free iPod Shuffle! Due to popular demand, the offer has been extended for a limited time. Sign up now for the credit card and receive your free iPod. Click HERE to apply.

In order to qualify for the iPod, you must 1) be approved and 2) make qualifying purchases totaling $100 within the first 60 days of account open date. Supplies are limited. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. This promotion, offered and administered by PartnersFirst, ends on March 15.

Meet a Member of the National Office Staff

Stan Anthony2 Stan Anthony

santhony@nsp.org

303-988-1111

Stan is the NSP's warehouse manager, a position he began 10 years ago, as warehouse manager for both NSP and PSIA. After retiring twice, he has returned full time this season. (He actually may never retire!)

Hometown: Stan grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania and became a health and phys ed teacher. He spent his time skiing, backpacking and waterskiing in the Northeast.

Why he Loves Colorado: He originally moved west in the late '60s to work as a landman in the oil, gas and mining industry. He loves the high country and the great weather in Colorado and continues to enjoy golf, backpacking and skiing.

Fun Facts: Stan has skied nearly every ski area in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Utah, and has backpacked through many Colorado and Utah wilderness areas.

Snow Skills: Stan has been skiing for 57 years. Before becoming an instructor, he was an NSP member and served at Pennsylvania's Camelback Ski Area the early '60s.

NSP Winter Catalog Item of the Month (available at nsp.org)

Opedix S1 Knee Support System Tights

Opedix Tights OpedixLabs has unleashed its Opedix S1 technology in a load-reducing snowsport tight, which means you can ski every day with less impact on the knees while enjoying improved neuromuscular balance. Designed to be worn as a base layer, the wicking S1 Knee Support System™ tight provides all the comfort, moisture management, thermal regulation, warmth, and performance expected in a base layer, but includes patent-pending technology that addresses biomechanical factors that lead to knee joint damage, reducing impact on knees. Available in men's and women's sizes small to extra large. Black.

SKU# MEN'S 17218 $130.00

SKU# WOMEN'S 17219 $130.00

Final Sweep was created to keep NSP members informed about national news. If you have news that's relevant to the national ski patrol audience, we invite you to submit it for consideration for Final Sweep. Please send it to Kristen Bergeron by the 15th of each month.

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