January 25, 2007

NATIONAL SKI PATROL

Last call for Powderfall!

The registration deadline for Powderfall has changed, and you only have until January 31 to get those reservation forms into the national office. Those of you who have been "snow starved" this winter shouldn't miss the great spring skiing we're sure to find in Snowbird, Utah, April 18 to 21. Ski with the PSIA and AASI team members each morning, and enjoy a variety of afternoon electives, from tail roping to big-mountain avalanche wrestling. Go to http://www.nsp.org for more information. See you there! Call For Nomination Committee Member

The nomination committee formed at the NSP Mid Winter Meeting seeks a member to participate in selecting candidates for the next board of directors election. Go to http://www.nsp.org for more information.

New CPR Certification Approved for NSP Members

Each member of the National Ski Patrol is required to be currently certified in professional-rescuer level CPR. Another provider has been added to the list of approved certifying agencies. Welcome the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI), brought to you by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Please visit their website at http://www.ecsinstitute.org to find out more.

Medical Reserve Corps

At its recent meeting, the NSP Board of Directors unanimously showed its support for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and in growing the relationship between this group and the NSP. The MRC was founded post 9/11 and is dedicated to establishing teams of local volunteer medical and public health professionals to contribute their skills and expertise throughout the year as well as during times of community need. Individual members of the NSP who are currently certified in Outdoor Emergency Care may join their local MRC and help out when able. To find out more, go to http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/HomePage. Don't be a "spontaneous unaffiliated volunteer (SUV)!"

Avalanche Transceiver Battery Warning

Mike Laney, national Avalanche Program director, would like to remind all owners of avalanche transceivers to use only battery types specified by your transceiver manufacturer. Not all batteries deliver power the same way, and new battery technologies have emerged for the electronics market, especially for digital cameras and other high-drain devices. Using one of these new battery types in your transceiver may result in irregular performance. It's just common sense not to tinker with something when your life depends on it.

Thank You,
National Ski Patrol

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