Wilmot Ski Patrol

Summer Reminders

When it’s so hot it’s hard to start thinking about the up-coming ski season so here are a few reminders:

Registration:

By now you should have received your 2010-2011 registration packets.  The documents are also available by visiting the Documents page in the Member's Only section.  The due date to respond is September 10, 2010

OEC Refresher:

This year’s refresher will be held at Wilmot on Sunday, October 17, 2010.  For those running stations, the pre-refresher will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2010

All Wilmot Ski Patrol Members are required to complete this prior to the ski season.  You may fulfill this requirement at other Ski Area's refreshers, but it must be approved by the patrol representatives at the other patrol prior to your attending.  You must bring evidence of completion back to the Wilmot patrol administration demonstrating satisfactory completion.

CPR Re-Certification:

All Patrollers are responsible to re-certify annually their CPR credentials.  Requirements for recertification to meet the NSP guidelines are:

·        You must take a professional rescuer level CPR certification

·        The certification must have been taken in 2010 and not expire prior to the end of the 2010/2011 ski season (March 31st 2011)

·        Your CPR card must indicate the expiration date, certifying body, and class date 

·        The only certifying bodies accepted are the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, the National Safety Council, and the American Safety and Health Institute

We are working with Sam Frank to offer classes to Wilmot Ski Patrol members.  Sam has graciously accepted and we thank him for providing this valuable service to the patrol membership.    Please be on the look-out for times and locations coming soon. 

Summer Fitness

While this is not a requirement we all know that success on the slopes starts in the summer.  Studies have shown that a little additional exercise will limit injuries and promote better health, why not start today by getting a few extra miles in on the bicycle, gym, treadmill or jogging trail.

Summer 2010 Issue of the Central Region’s newsletter Rusty Parka and the Southern Region’s Southern Cross are Now Available.

Get your copy of the Summer 2010 issues of the Rusty Parka from the Central Region web site and the Southern Cross from the Southern Region web site or go to the Member's Only section of this site for a copy of both

Don’t Miss Important Patrol Emails!

Watch your Junk Mail Folder!  We are learning that the filters employed by many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are viewing the Wilmot Ski Patrol group email notifications as Junk Mail or Spam.  Since these email contain important information be sure to keep an eye on your Junk Mail folder. 

Many ISPs allow you to designate Trusted Senders.  By maintaining a list of trusted senders you can help prevent legitimate emails from being considered junk.  Also, check your ISP’s setting to see if your junk mail is being automatically deleted.  Your ISP may allow you to send your junk mail to a special folder rather than automatically being deleted.

In Memorium

With much sadness we must report the death of Christopher Morris’ father Ralph.  Services will be held on Sunday, August 22nd at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 647 Dundee Ave., in Barrington, IL.  A Fellowship gathering will be held at 1:00 followed by a memorial service at 2:00 and finally a reception at 3:00.  This is a difficult time for any family, so please keep their family in your thoughts and prayers over the coming week.  To the Morris family and those close to them, may you find peace and comfort in the closeness of your family and friends during this difficult time.  View Ralph’s obituary for more information.

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Last Updated 8/19/2010

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