JUNE 2007 VOLUME 44, ISSUE 1 Nor’wester Tidbits from the PNWD Dolores La Liberte, Division Director [email protected] (208) 687-1032 Thank you for your confidence in April. At that time we discussed In addition, I am planning, that electing me as the PNWD Director. advisors positions for the Division. when a special committee is needed As some of you know I have been It was decided to ask the entire in the future it will be chaired by active in some fashion on the division membership if they are one of the Region Directors. They PNWD Board of Directors for interested in serving as an advisor. can then choose individuals who twenty-three years. I hope that I The majority of you should have most suit the needs to get the job Convention Info 9 have learned from the experience. I received a broadcast email. done. Our first special committee is just picked up a quote the other day chaired by Liz Dodge, Northwest that states “smart people learn from Ski Flight 15-16 There are still a few positions to fill, Region. Her committee will be their own mistakes; smarter people but the following is the current reviewing the PNWD bylaws and learn from the mistakes of others.” List: Secretary, Ann Werner; will bring ideas to the Board for Let’s hope that I am a smarter Controller, Rick De Benedetto; consideration. person. Legal, Al Richardson; Webmaster, Dave Marshall; Awards, Anne Rick DeBenedetto from Inland Congratulations Barb on your Greenwood; Communications and Empire has been appointed and election to the NPS Board of Instructor Development, Bernie ratified by the Board to serve as the Directors. You have an important Goddard; Medical, Jim Kopp; new Controller. Rick was treasurer and difficult job ahead of you. I Auxiliary, Dixie Campbell; Nordic, for 49 Degrees North and most have faith that you will do a great Joseph Calbreath; Convention recently the Inland Empire Region. job. I am sure that the whole of the Coordinator, Shirley Cummings; He is very qualified and will be an PNWD will back you in your new S&T, Brian Merryman; Avalanche, asset to the PNWD. I want to thank August 10-12, position. Eric Geisler; MTR, Frank Rossi; everyone for his or her support 2007 Alumni, Josie Elting and the Splint during my tenure as the Controller. I Register EARLY for It has been a busy time for the Guy, Glen Dodge. The chairman 2007 Convention PNWD Board and me since I have of the 2008 Convention is Ken in Portland. taken Office. We had the annual Hoffmann. Spring Board meeting the end of continued on p. 2 2 Nor’wester PNWD Annual Report Barb Dixon, Former Division Director [email protected] (209)347-3143 Tidbits from the PNWD Continued from p. 1 Our annual Division meeting now moving forward in a more has grown and improved each year; was held in Boise, Idaho hosted positive manner. however it is not enough. We need thoroughly enjoyed my position. I by Bogus Basin Patrol with the to consider all levels of leadership will still be involved as Rick and I assistance of Southern Idaho MTR within our Division. It is my hope will work together until he is Region. We conducted our business The MTR staff has made a that we will expand this program to completely comfortable with the with a Friday Exec Board meeting concerted effort to bring the be more inclusive and that the responsibilities. open to all interested parties, program to each Region. We are Division will continue to lobby for followed by our Saturday general looking forward to a decision at the help in this area from National. Please read Barb Dixon’s report in session, education programs and national level to update our regard to the events of this last ski awards banquet. We concluded materials. PNSAA season. However, from the with a general session on Sunday We continue to have a strong Controller’s point of view the year morning and the “fall” Division Avalanche reciprocal relationship with PNSAA. went very well and the Board meeting. The Education Conference helped most advisors must have been busy to breathe more life and interest in FIPS fulfilling their duties. Highlights this area. I would like to see a bi- The international conference was OEC annual conference something like held at Snowbird with 11 countries This Nor’wester is coming to you This program continues to remain IMD and FarWest hold or possibly participating. The PNWD hosting due do the generosity of Kimberly strong and runs smoothly we could send some of our of the hospitality room for an La Liberte. Our previous throughout the Division. With one members there to get started. evening was successful with Nor’wester editor had to step of our assistants joining the National Northwest wines & beer, served down due to a new career Board last year we operated with a S&T along with cheese, fruit, commitment and Kimberly supervisor and 1 assistant. The The “Tobboganeers” were busy this nuts, smoked salmon etc. agreed to get the Region Advisors were quick to pick year. They worked on representing the publication out for us. up any slack. We are continuing standardization, mentoring, Senior Northwest. The skiing She is not a ski patrol some interdivisional training with program and were generally out all was great, the lectures member, but since I Intermountain and hope to expand over the Division & Regions. In were beyond am her mom, she that concept to other disciplines as addition the “Women’s Clinics” informative and the agreed to help. well as include Northern and finally got off (on) the ground after camaraderie was in 11 Thank you, you have possibly Far West Divisions. 3 seasons (1 of planning, one languages. The next no idea how much I without attendance and finally 3 conferences are in Sweden appreciate your help. IDC successful stagings). Most patrollers 2009 in and Japan in 2011. The IDC program is critical for us were very supportive. The clinics I would like to let the membership as a Division. There is increased were enthusiastically attended by a Challenges know that we do need an individual pressure for new instructors as those total of approximately 35-40 • An accessible/modern website to take over the publication of the that have been in these positions people. And of course some • A current/timely calendar Nor’wester. Please consider this begin to retire and phase out. We people still don’t “get it.” • Recruiting and retention position and let me know. need new, enthusiastic, and creative • New blood in leadership instructors. Auxiliary positions I hope everyone is looking forward The confusion of Auxiliary Senior • Continuation of a robust Strategic to attending the August Convention Mentor Program requirements have finally surfaced Plan in Portland. The committee has The transition years of the throughout the Division and we been working endlessly to present mentoring program have not been have made plans to discuss the issues I would like to thank all of our us will a fun, educational easy for this Division. For some at the next convention and develop Program Supervisors for an Convention. You will find a disciplines/programs it was natural a proposal for the Division Board. outstanding year. All programs registration form in this publication and trouble free. Other areas had a were very active this season. The and on the PNWD website. bit of a struggle. Our Fall Leadership combination of a good (not great) Looking forward to seeing you Education Conference focused on We are in our 3rd year of presenting snow year and extensive program there. these concerns. With lots of Patrol Director/Representative offerings made for a busy year. discussion from the attendees we are training at the annual convention. It 3 Nor’wester PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION NATIONAL SKI PATROL SYSTEM, INC. BUDGET - Fiscal Year 6/01/07 - 5/31/08 Proposed Division National 2007/08 Director Advisors Liaison Secretary Treasurer Registrar Legal RD Budget Travel INCOME 34,660 Registrations 28,000 Ski Flight 1,000 Interest 2,000 Alumni Program 1,660 Conv Profit 1,000 Donations 0 Convention Inc. 1,000 Misc/Income EXPENSES-ADMINISTRATIVE 18,145 Travel National Brd. 1,400 1,400 Travel Spring Brd. Mtg. 1,865 180 500 175 155 155 175 525 Sprg. Mtg. Expense 600 Travel Fall Brd .Mtg. 9,845 620 6,400 550 600 600 550 525 Travel General 1,975 1,975 0 Telephone 80 60 0 20 Postage 285 50 10 75 150 Office Supplies 175 150 25 Office Equipment 1,400 laptop 1,400 Misc. (copies,etc) 220 20 100 75 25 Aministrative Rosters 300 EXPENSES-ADVISORS 18,990 Avalanche 2,060 Avalanche School 1255 Mountaineering 330 Awards Advisor 370 Division Awards 2,000 Proposed Budget FY 07/08 Auxiliary 200 Dolores La Liberte, former Controller Equipment/Splints 100 Alumni & Project 150 The following is the Proposed Budget drafted at the PNWD Spring OEC Programs 1,500 Board Meeting in April, 2007. Please review and direct any Medical 50 comments to your Region Director or me. Nordic 1,000 Instructor Development 610 Nor'Wester 4,500 A proposed budget was presented to the Executive Board; each line S&T Advisor 50 item was reviewed and discussed. The members felt that each S&T Training 1,500 person was allotted sufficient money to run their advisorship. The Women's Tob. Clinic 1,200 motion that was made and seconded to accept the Proposed Budget. Region S&T Travel 1,200 Motion approved. However, as new information comes in and if Certified/Senior 1,000 Snowboard 500 there are concerns from the membership the budget will be re- Historian 20 addressed at the August Executive Board meeting.