National/Division/Emari dues are due no later than December 31, 2008

Deborah Endly from Central Division has been appointed as the new Assistant National OEC Program Director. Deb has served for an extended period of time as a Division OEC Supervisor and has plenty of experience on the national scene as a member of various OEC and QA committees. Deb will continue in her position as Central Division OEC Supervisor until a new Supervisor can be appointed.

Thank you,
Edward McNamara
OEC Program Director
National Ski Patrol

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!

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

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)