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Memorial Scholarships

Applications are being accepted through March, 31st.

Click below for more information:

https://www.nspeast.org/memorial-scholarship.html



Monthly Eastern Division Stress Awareness Zoom Forums 

Starting Wednesday, March 13th 

Want to learn more about stress awareness and patroller wellness? 

The Patroller Stress Awareness Team (PSAT) is hosting monthly Zoom forums to promote stress injury education. 

These forums are free, offered to all NSP members and friends on and off the mountain, and all those involved in emergency care. 

Join us at 7:00 PM on March 13, 2024,  and on the second Wednesday of each month. 

If you’re interested in patroller stress, recovery & wellness, please attend. 

• Learn about patroller stress & wellness. 

• Network & share ideas with colleagues. 

• Discuss topics with PSAT, Region & Division Leadership. 

Please be aware: 

• These forums are for enrichment and education only. 

• While unintended, attending these forums may trigger a prior traumatic stress event. 

• Forums are not intended for treatment of any condition or professional medical care. 

Join Zoom Meeting  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87298111272?pwd=QTZheWdiV2RabllEVEcvRVBHYkhaQT09# 

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Meeting ID: 872 9811 1272 

Questions? Contact Melinda Mingus, MD, 

Eastern Division Patroller Stress Awareness Advisor 

mmingus@gmail.com 646-522-1451 



Instructor Development Course

An Instructor Development course (in person skills session) will be held on Wednesday, May 8, at Mountain Creek.  Instructor Development is required for anyone wishing to instruct in any discipline and can be used for a senior elective. All patrollers are invited, particularly those who would like to be added to the instructor ranks. 

WHO: All patrollers, particularly those interested in becoming an instructor in any NSP discipline (e.g., Instructor Development, OET, OEC, Bike, Avalanche).

WHAT: Instructor Development – In-person skills session.  This course is required for anyone desiring to become an instructor and it can be used as a senior elective.  

There are 2 parts to completing this course:

Part 1 – Complete the online modules (Instructor Development: Student Hybrid (online modules) that can be found in the NSP Learning Center.  This is a pre-requisite to attending the in-person skills session and lays the foundation for being  an effective instructor.  It sets the stage for what is required during the in-person skills session.

Part 2 – Attend the in-person skills session on May 8, where you and fellow patrollers will present a six-pack lesson plan and lesson to the class.  Guidelines and requirements for the in-person class will be provided to each participant in  advance so they will be prepared to present at the session.  Registration for the in-person skills session can be found by:

Login to your NSP account at nsp.org. Click on “Center for Learning”:”

Go to  “Browse Catalog”

Select  “Browse by Instructor Development”

Select  “Instructor Development Hybrid Skills Session and then click on choose session

Scroll to  Instructor Development Hybrid Skills Session – NJ Region and enroll

WHEN: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Mountain Creek South Lodge (Training Room)

FOR MORE INFORMATION contact Debbie Nechay-Hoer (debnhoer@gmail.com / 973-222-2270) or Melissa Sneider for more information.



Call for Candidates – New Jersey Region Director

This notice is a call for the nomination of candidates for the position of the New Jersey Region Director. Please review the notice below for details.