Welcome to this 18th edition of the “Communiqué!”
GENERAL UPDATES:
MEMBERSHIP TOWNHALL - APRIL 25 ON ZOOM
I would like to invite you to a Townhall with CSIA Staff, some National Board Members, and myself, in which we will give a high-level update on the past two seasons.
Here’s the agenda:
- We will be giving an update on our “wins and losses” in the past two seasons
- A look at some focus areas in the season ahead
- Questions and answers period
- A great opportunity for Members to voice opportunities and concerns as we start the 2022-2023 budget and planning cycle
- A chance to ask any questions and provide all the feedback you wish!
When: April 25, 2022, 08:00 PM Eastern Time
Click here to register in advance for this meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The session will be recorded and posted on snowpro.com for those of you who can’t make the time slot.
We look forward to seeing you!
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS UPDATE:
2021-2022 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Renew now and take advantage of some of the amazing benefits offered to Members, such as access to Pro Deals available online and our wonderful CSIA branded store items.
Login to your profile on snowpro.com to renew.
OTHER NEWS:
2022 CSIA NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION RESULTS
As announced on Friday, April 15, 2022, this year’s election is now completed, and results have been tabulated. Click here to read April 15 communication regarding the results.
The new representatives are Mr. Colin Borrow (elected to represent the Alberta Region) and Mr. Nathan Reece (elected by acclamation to represent the Atlantic Region). Both will be serving their first 3-year term, which will begin on May 1st, 2022. Congratulations to both Nathan and Colin!
The CSIA would also like to thank Morgan Engel (Vice-Chair and Alberta Representative) and Darren MacDonald (Chair and Atlantic Representative) for their many years of dedication and contribution to the CSIA National Board of Directors. Both will be stepping down from the CSIA National Board of Directors at the end of their term on April 30, 2022. Darren MacDonald will remain as Past Chair, in an advisory and non-voting capacity for the next few years.
Robert Tousignant will step down as Past Chair after serving two terms as the Quebec Representative and four years as Chair of the CSIA National Board of Directors.
To contact a Board Member, please visit snowpro.com for email contact information.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL CSIA VOLUNTEERS!
During this Volunteer recognition week, the CSIA would like to thank and recognize all its Volunteers across the country.
Whether you are part of the National/Regional Boards or one of its committees, your passion, dedication, and relentless efforts have enabled the CSIA’s success during its 84 years of existence and in the years to come.
Thank you to all that have volunteered over the years and to the ones that will be volunteering in the near future.
If you would like to find out how to get involved, please contact us at national@snowpro.com.
2021-2022 SKI INSTRUCTORS OF THE YEAR!
Below is the national list of all CSIA Ski Instructors who went above and beyond expectations in their Snow Schools this past season. Congratulations to everyone and thank you to all Snow School Directors and their teams who took the time to send in their nomination.
LUDOVIC BERNAQUEZ, Vallée bleue, QC
EDWIN MACDONALD, Canadian Ski Quest, BC
MATHIEU LÉVESQUE, Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC
JACQUES CHOUINARD, Station du Mont Édouard, QC
MICHELLE DUPUIS, Powderkeg Ski Area, AB
LES PUSKAS, Canyon Ski Resort Snow School, AB
PETER LOVELL, Hockley Valley Resort, ON
ALEXA BIRO, Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill, AB
SHAWN TONER, Nakiska, AB
RANDY ABRAM, Sunridge Ski Area, AB
MARCEL KROLYZK, Glen Eden, ON
SHAUNA MACMULLIN, Ski Ben Eoin, NS
RAPHAËLLE RIVARD, Boutique de Ski SM, QC
JAMES HOUGHTON, Toronto Ski Club, ON
CHRIS ANGERMANN, Chicopee Snow School, ON
LORIANNE DROLET, Mont La Réserve, QC
XIANG (SHAWN) WEI, Snowland Outdoor Club, ON
MAIA LAIDLA, Sir Sam’s Ski and Ride, ON
JOSEPH MCCORMACK, Lakeridge Resort, ON
DANIEL GAULIN, Antoine Mountain Snow School, ON
LILY WAY, Smokey Mountain Ski Club, Labrador
LAURA SHEPHERD, High Park Ski Club, ON
JOHN NESBIT, Rabbit Hill Snow School, AB
RAFAËLLE NANTEL, Ski Belle Neige, QC
ANDREW LOFTHOUSE, Marmot Basin, AB
JEFF GILCHRIST, Georgian Peaks Ski School, ON
ZHI ZHONG LU, OneSixSeven Snow School, ON
MITCHELL EISENBERG, Snowhawks Ottawa, ON
SWATTY WOTHERSPOON, Osler Bluff Ski Club Ltd, ON
NATIONAL DRAW – The National Office randomly selected 4 names from the list above. We’re proud to announce that the following Instructors have won a valuable piece of equipment from our Sponsors! Congratulations to our 4 winners!
SHAWN TONER, Nakiska, AB
LORIANNE DROLET, Mont La Réserve, QC
MAIA LAIDLA, Sir Sam’s Ski and Ride, ON
LILY WAY, Smokey Mountain Ski Club, Labrador
Keep an eye out next season for our Ski Instructors of the Year celebration!
The operation season is winding down, but a few Courses and Events remain. We hope to see you on the hill in the weeks to come!
Best Regards,
On behalf of the entire CSIA Staff Team,
Perry Schmunk
CSIA Managing Director
