Week of May 15-21 2005

The purpose of this communication is to foster member awareness and to provide a vehicle for the identification of issues which are important to the membership and the resolution of the same to the mutual benefit of the members and the National Ski Patrol.

Patrollers nationwide continue to join the Patroller Committee. These registering patrollers represent eight of the ten continental divisions that contain over 90% of all NSP patrollers.

Here is a couple of encouraging comments we have received:

'The overwhelming and positive response to our plight, by my fellow patrollers has been heartwarming. We are proud to be identified as NSP patrollers and hold dear the heritage and tradition of the people that forged our growth and visibility in the public eye. We must have the ability to again be a member-driven organization. Our region stands with you unanimously.'

'This is a very frustrating time for patrollers. The threatened loss of our identity has energized my region and division for that matter. We are committed to returning our organization to once proud National Ski Patrol to be looked-after by the members who built it. Thank you Patroller Committee for taking on a very difficult but attainable task. Keep up the good work!'

Eastern Division Passes Resolution On April 27, 2005 Richard Hamlin, Director of the Eastern Division submitted a detailed resolution for change to Bill Sachs. This resolution was created by the Eastern Division Board of Directors and Region Delegates and consists of three proposals (shown below) with seven recommended changes.

• National Board composition, election and term length
• Revision of the NSP vision and mission statements
• Re-establishment of the NSP brand identity

For details go to: NSPEAST.org. As we understand it, this resolution will be discussed at the Annual Board of Directors meeting in June.

Central Division Task Force Efforts Four Task Force efforts are in the final stages of developing proposals for change as reported in the PC Weekly Communication for the week ending April 9. These Central Division proposals when available will be posted on the PC Website. As we understand it, Jim Woodrum, Division Director, will forward these proposals to NSP for discussion at the upcoming Annual Meeting.

The Patroller Committee has a new website design, new website content and a new website address: www.Patrollercommittee.org. The new website:

• Design is graphically more appealing and easier to navigate
• Clearly explains who we are and defines our objectives
• Provides valuable “Did You Know?” information
• Provides NSP organizational information and where to find it.
• Lists NSP line organization statements and resolutions for NSP change
• Provides insightful Patroller editorials
• Provides a calendar of important events and supporting information, as available .

Also within the PC.org is a very good page of suggestions to answer the question often heard “What can I do?”. Take a few minutes and read this section and get involved. Share what you have learned, pass the word, keep the momentum going. This is your chance to make a difference and have your voice be heard. Take 5 minutes this week to contact 5 other patrollers and get them to register on: www.Patrollercommittee.org. then ask them to contact 5 others.

Sincerely,
Your PC Team