Messages
& Announcements
December 2, 2009
From: Kristen Kennedy (NSP)
RE:
2009 National Ski Patrol Board of
Directors Election Results
A
total of 2,889 members
voted (10.61%).
The voting results from
the 2009 NSP BOD
election are as follows:
Top 4 candidates (and new
Board members):
Larry Bost
1736 votes
(19%)
John Lawson
1476 votes
(16%)
Janet Glaeser
1411 votes
(15%)
Frank G.F.
Davis 1245
votes (13%)
Remaining candidates:
Wally Shank
1149
votes (12%)
John Carlquist
829 votes (9%)
Alan
Werner
777 votes (8%)
John Stinsmen
733 votes (8%)
Bylaws Ratification
Yes = 2434 members (93%)
No = 190 members (7%)
November
17, 2009
From: Pete Durdon
-
CNY Certified Advisor
Tel: 315-491-9490
RE: Goggles & Sunglasses
Native has extended there
Pro Purchase Program to us again this year and is including the newly
released line of goggles. All of the goggles come with polarized lens
and a Sportflex Low Light lens that is a snap to change with their new
Lock-Jaw quick change lens system. Check them out at there website
www.nativeyewear.com.
All sunglasses
and goggles are also covered by
Native's lifetime warranty.
I have some styles/colors in stock. Prices for the
Sunglasses will be $60.00 again this year and the
goggles will be $60.00. Extra lens kits for both
Sunglasses and Goggles are available for $25.00.
Contact Pete Durdon for more information and pricing (Tel:
315-491-9490).
August
4, 2009
From:
RE:
First
annual NSP Online Auction We wish to take this opportunity to
thank you for your continued support of the National Ski
Patrol and invite you to participate in the first annual
NSP online auction that will be held from November 26th until
December 9th, 2009. All proceeds from the
online auction will help to ensure the health and
vitality of NSP for years to come by maintaining the
highest quality in all patroller education and training
programs.
You may be asking yourself; How can I help? We are
looking for donations to our auction. Gifts can be
anything you believe is appropriate, e.g. lift tickets,
sports team tickets, ski equipment, company services,
rafting trips, restaurant gift certificates, timeshares,
hotel stays and more. It is not confined to the ski
industry – because, let’s face it, our patrollers do
other things than just ski! Your donations are tax
deductible based on NSP’s 501(c)(3) non-profit status.
This is a great way to show your dedication and support
of the NSP and all of our patrollers. Also,
please feel free to pass this message along to anyone
who might be interested in donating. Any
donation is appreciated – large or small!
If you would like to donate to our online auction,
please complete the
attached donation form and include it with your
item. All donations are due to our office in Denver by October
16. We will be more than happy to pick up
donations from the local Denver/Front Range area. If
you’d like more information about donating for this
event, please contact me, Christine Gouwens, at cgouwens@nsp.orgor
303.988.1111 x2629.
May 1, 2009
From: Ed McNamara,
RE: CDC Swine Flu (H1N1)
Web-site
Ladies and gentlemen: I think it might
be prudent, based on the status of this virus nationwide
and the fact that it is continuing to expand, to provide
this website to all of our members so that they can be
updated regularly on how to deal with this critical health
issue that can impact all of us and our families.
Contact me (Ed McNamara:
emcnamara@cmemsc.org
) if you have any questions.
January 22, 2009
From:
Mike Laney - National
Avalanche Program Director
RE: Avalanche Transceivers
PIEPS GmbH of Austria,
one of several manufacturers of avalanche rescue transceivers, has
become aware of a potential issue involving carrying the PIEPS DSP
avalanche transceiver in close proximity to the Motorola Model GP340
radio transceiver. Although the GP340 radio is a European version, it
is very similar to the Motorola HT750 series used in North America.
This is NOT a Motorola
radio issue-this is NOT a radio frequency issue-it doesn't matter if you
are using VHF, UHF, or 800 MHz radios-it's a magnetism issue that
apparently affects other transceiver brands and models as well.
The manufacturers of
avalanche rescue transceivers also caution users against wearing
clothing containing permanent magnets (e.g. magnetic button closures,
magnetic nametags) while operating avalanche rescue transceivers.
The issue is being
investigated and is of no immediate cause for alarm. It does not appear
to affect transceivers that are carried according to the separation
criteria already specified in the PIEPS DSP owner's manual (at least 15
cm [6"] from other devices while in "send" mode, and 1.5 m [approx. 5
feet] while in "search" mode).
However, the situation
should serve as a reminder for all users of avalanche transceivers to
read their owner's manual, and observe the criteria specified for
separation distance between their transceiver and other potential
sources of magnetic interference, regardless of brand or model.
Avalanche rescue transceivers are extremely sensitive devices, and can
be affected by the magnet found in a radio speaker. If the radio, or
even a speaker-microphone, comes in close proximity with the avalanche
transceiver, magnetic fields are present that can activate magnetic
switches in the PIEPS DSP to turn it off or change it from transmit mode
to search mode.