Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors

Ontario Summer 2006 News (by Anne McRuer) Posted on Oct 1st, 2006

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I am your new Communications Director. My role is to keep you up to date on the goings on of CANSI and how it supports you doing the sport you love.

The Ontario board held its Annual General Meeting in the middle of May. We wrapped up the details of the 2005-06 season and talked about our future.

The board membership for this season is:

Jan Vopalensky, President & acting XC Programs Director (president@ontario.cansi.ca)
Anne McRuer, Communications Director (communications@ontario.cansi.ca)
Steve Gentles, XC Technical Director (xc-technical@ontario.cansi.ca)
Glenn Lee, Telemark Technical and Programs Director (telemark@ontario.cansi.ca)
Joseph Ferri, Finance Director (finance@ontario.cansi.ca)
Paul Graner, Advisor and National Board member (advisor1@ontario.cansi.ca)
Garry Almond, Advisor and National Web Project manager (advisor2@ontario.cansi.ca)

The position of XC Programs director is vacant.

This programs director oversees the delivery and administration of CANSI Ontario's certification program. In co-ordination with the XC Technical Directors, they implements changes to the certification program and is also responsible for the planning and implementation of specific courses, such as women's or youth leader development courses. Specifically, it involves working with resorts to set up and coordinate the courses, booking course coordinators and sharing this information for publication through the CANSI channels.

The organization continues to grow from an all time low in 2001.
It is an organization for members, by members. Your participation on the board would be very welcomed. Currently we are looking for a member at large. Like any board position, you are part of a team. Its not a place for talkers, but where you can set your self some goals and with the support of the group, make contribution the sport you love.

This is not a life sentence but an opportunity to create something that will work better for all its members.

2005-2006 Volunteer Awards

Michael Lalonde - Volunteer of the Year
For his outstanding leadership, dedication and perseverance in
coordinating the XCZone-CANSI video project (now called, "Ski Your Best") to completion.

Karen Messenger - Instructor of the Year
For her generosity in running a practically free XC Professional Development Day in the Ottawa area.

Glenn Lee - Course Conductor of the Year
For his excellence in course conducting and training new course leaders by using innovative course mentoring methods (namely, his combined Refresher and Professional Development Days).

2005-2006 Youth Scholarship Awards

The following are Ontario's newest and youngest (under 22 years) certified instructors. Thanks to the Ontario Ski Council scholarship funds, these young instructors received 100% refund of their XC Level I course fees. Congratulations to all and welcome to CANSI.

Derek Gray - achieved XC Level I in Barie area course led by Kevin French
Aden Beresford - achieved XC Level I in Ottawa area course led by Paul Graner
Jennifer Anderson - achieved XC Level I in Ottawa area course led by Paul Graner

I hope you all enjoyed your ski season. Please do not hesitate to be in touch. If you have questions about the organization or ideas on what we can do to make it work better for you.

I trust you all enjoyed your summer and are beginning to think of snow and setting your ski goals for the coming season.

Watch for coming updates on the new members website

Anne McRuer
CANSI Ontario Communications Director (2006-2007)
communications@ontario.cansi.ca