Volunteers Needed for the 24th annual Cape Cod Getaway (CCG) MS Bike Ride

Joel Richards is the Director of Development - Cycling Events, for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), Central New England Chapter, as well as a Ranger with the ski patroller at Wachusett Mountain. The NMSS is organizing their 24th annual Cape Cod Getaway (CCG) MS Bike Ride. It will be held on June 28-29, 2008 and covers 150 miles. 2,000 riders will ride from Marina Bay in Quincy to Provincetown. The NMSS depends on volunteers to cover many jobs during the CCG. Joel, having worked with patrollers at Wachusett over the last couple of years, believes patrollers have the training and experience to be great First Aid first responders and help care for our riders. The NMSS is looking for patroller volunteers to be first responders for the 2008 Cape Cod Getaway. Traditionally the First Aid first responders are stationed at the start, at rest stops along the route and at the finish; any patroller that would like to volunteer would have the additional option of riding the route on bicycle. If you are interested in volunteering for the 2008 Cape Cod Getaway, please call 1-800-493-9255 or visit our website at www.msnewengland.org.

Thank you,
Joel Richards
Director of Development - Cycling Events
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Central New England Chapter
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National Ski Patrol News Alert

As winter turns into spring, the National office has not slowed down. We have three very different, equally important, happenings to report to the membership.

BOARD CANDIDATE SEARCH
The National Nomination Committee has announced that the search has begun for qualified candidates to serve on the NSP Board of Directors. Every NSP member is encouraged to participate in the process, either by applying themselves or encouraging a qualified fellow member to become a candidate for one of the five seats coming available. Completed applications are due by MIDNIGHT, JUNE 1, 2008 MDT. T he application and an outline of specific qualifications are available on the NSP website: www.nsp.org. Prospective applicants should review the CALL FOR CANDIDATES. Let's make this our best turnout ever!

NSP 70TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET ON JUNE 20
The NSP Board of Directors cordially invites all NSP members to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the National Ski Patrol at a very special anniversary event in Lakewood, Colo., on Friday June 20. The event will be held in conjunction with the NSP Annual Board Meeting. Join the NSP Board, division directors, volunteer program directors, staff and fellow patrollers for this special evening that will incorporate a banquet, silent auction and guest speakers including NSP National Historian Dr. Gretchen Besser. Space is limited to 150 people. More details are available at www.nsp.org or contact Christina Gouwens at NSP for more information (cgouwens@nsp.org; 303-988-1111). All members are also invited to attend the Board meeting on June 20-21.

POWDERFALL 2009 AT SNOWBIRD
NSP's signature Annual Patroller Education Conference will return to Snowbird, Utah, from April 14-17, 2009. Unlike previous events, this will be a first of a kind opportunity for the NSP membership and leadership to come together to explore new ideas, enhance important business and leadership skills, identify future challenges, make new friends, test abilities and take part in shaping the future of this great organization. The program will benefit all NSP paid and volunteer members including Division Directors, Patrol Directors, Program Directors, Legal Advisors, Medical Advisor, Physician Patrollers, Ski and Toboggan and avalanche technicians. Contact NSP for details or watch as information is released over the summer and fall.

Sincerely,
The NSP Staff

NSP and PSIA/AASI to Dissolve Joint Statement of Understanding

March 11, 2008—Lakewood, Colorado—In a significant move that will benefit each organization, the National Ski Patrol (NSP), the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) have agreed to discontinue their Joint Statement of Understanding (JSOU) effective July 1, 2008.  More information

The EMARI Region is happy to announce that we have partnered with CA Promotions out of Norwood, MA to bring to you the EMARI Region store. Patrollers can now purchase a variety of clothing items with the NEW EMARI logo embroidered onto them. All orders will be accepted by email only. You will find the appropriate email address and product information on the EMARI Store page. (click here to visit the store)