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New Contact Information!

As of December 27, 2011, contact information for the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame will be changed to the following:

The Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and Museum
9-2420 Bank St.
Ottawa, ON
K1V 8S1
CANADA
Telephone: 613-422-1288
Email: halloffame@magma.ca

Call for Proposals/ Update January 8th 2012

INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS FOR NEW PREMISES FOR THE CANADIAN SKI HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM (CSHOFM)

The CSHOFMis inviting proposals for new premises to be ready for operation by the fall of 2012.  The CSHOFM is prepared to work with proponents to facilitate the development of practical proposals, to be submitted by the end of 2011. This deadline is extended to March 1, 2012 for practical purposes. The information in this e-mail will be reproduced on the CSHOFM’s website, as will summaries of proposals. The information in this e-mail will be reproduced on the CSHOFM's website, as will summaries of proposals.

What the CSHOFM is looking for?

- 4000+ square feet of climate-controlled, easily accessible, exhibit, storage and office space, preferably in a high traffic area attractive to skiers of all disciplines and others interested in the history of skiing.

- Significant revenue and in kind contribution to contribute to the projected annual operating costs of $250,000.

- Premises ready for opening by fall 2012.

What is the process?

The process is designed to be simple and transparent so that proponents can work with the CSHOFM to develop practical proposals as efficiently as possible.

Proponents should begin by contacting the Chair of the Task Force on the Future of the CSHOFM, Chris Edgell, at the coordinates below.

Summaries of proposals will be posted on the CSHOFM website.

Since the CSHOFM would like to be in new premises by the fall of 2012, it would like to receive all proposals by the end of 2011. However, Additional time is being allowed to the end of February 2012.
Have any proposals been received so far?

We have received serious expressions of interest and proposals are being developed by interested groups.

The proposals will be assessed by the Task Force and the Board of Directors will endorse the winning proposal or proposals.

In the spirit of encompassing the Canadian History of Skiing and its breadth across our country, it may be feasible to endorse an inclusive plan which will enable Eastern and Western proposals to coordinate with each other in a meaningful way.

Various members of the Board of the CSHOFM (see list of BOD below) have been approached informally by some ski areas in the eastern and western Canada, but no formal proposal has yet been developed and submitted

Chris Edgell

Leader

Task Force on the Future of the future of the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and Museum

514 429-8444 ext. 226

Chris Edgell chris.edgell@freedom55financial.com
Walter Boyce wrboyce@magma.ca
John Fripp frippjohnliz@aol.com
Grant Boyd grant. boyd@sympatico.ca
Shaun Fripp shaun.pat@sympatico.ca
Rérni Cloutier remipcloutier@msn.com
Arthur Irwin irwin.a@ns.sympatico.ca
Arnold Midgley arnoldm@sympatico.ca
Mike DesBrisay Mike.DesBrisay@corpimpress.ca
Keith Nesbitt knes@bell.net
Dave Pym dpym@isrm.com
Trevor Klotz TKlotz@perlaw.ca
Wendy Statham wendystatham@gmail.com
Don Runge don@earthlore.ca
Jim Thomson thomson.jim@sympatico.ca
Peter Webster peterw@websterbc.ca
Ivo Krupka ivo.krupka@sympatico.ca

Appel aux proposants/mise à jour le 8 janvier 2012

INVITATION AUX PROPOSANTS POUR DE NOUVEAUX LOCAUX POUR LE TEMPLE DE RENOMMÉE DU SKI CANADIEN ET MUSÉE (TRSCM)

Le Temple de la renommée du ski canadien et Musée à la recherche de nouveaux locaux

Le TRSCM souhaite recevoir des propositions pour de nouveaux locaux qui seraient prêts à l'accueillir dans ses murs à compter de l'automne 2012. Le TRSCM est tout à fait disposé à travailler en étroite collaboration avec des proposants éventuels pour que leurs projets soient déposés avant la fin de 2011.

Toute l'information contenue dans ce message est aussi disponible sur le site internet du TRSCM, comme le seront aussi des résumés de toutes les propositions qui lui seront soumises.

Que recherche le TRSCM?

- Un local de 4000 pieds carrés ou plus qui soit climatisé, facilement accessible, offrant des espaces d'exposition, d'entreposage et de bureaux, dans un endroit où on peut retrouver de nombreux skieurs de toutes les disciplines, de même que des planchistes, ainsi que des personnes intéressées par l'histoire du ski.

- Des revenus importants et des contributions en espèces ou en services qui permettront d'assumer les frais d'opération du TRSCM qui sont de l'ordre de 250 000 $ par année. La précision des coûts nets d’opération pourrait être modifiée avec l’aide des revenus des commandites importantes.

- Que tout soit complété pour le TRSCM puisse opérer normalement à compte de l'automne 2012.

Quelle est la procédure à suivre?

La procédure à suivre se veut simple et transparente de façon à ce que les proposants puissent travailler avec le TRSCM pour développer des propositions pratiques et aussi réalistes que possible. Un plan détaillé des choses requises est disponible mais dans l’intérêt de susciter l’imagination et des propositions à être développées avec succès dans les domaines suivants : Envergure de la proposition, Capacité des commanditaires afin d’assurer le financement à long terme avec succès, et la réalisation de cet objectif de conserver et à développer l’intérêt dans la mission du TRSCM et renforcir le soutien à l’équipe.

Les proposants sont invités à d'abord contacter le président du Groupe de travail sur l'avenir du Musée, Chris Edgell (leurs coordonnées sont reproduites ci-dessous). Vous pouvez rejoindre Chris Edgell au 514-429-8444 #226 ou par courriel : chris.edgell@f55f.com . Des données et suggestions additionnelles à ce sujet peuvent être trouvés sur le site Linkedin Group appelé Canadian Ski hall of Fame and Museum.

Et puisque le TRSCM souhaite occuper un nouveau local d’ici la fin de l’automne 2012, il désire recevoir toutes propositions éventuelles d’ici la fin 2011. Cependant, du temps supplémentaires a été alloué jusqu’à la fin de février 2012.

Le Musée a-t-il déjà reçu des propositions?

Plusieurs expressions et de sérieux intérêts ont été reçus et des propositions sont développées par des groupes intéressés.

Les propositions seront évaluées par le Conseil d’administration et le Comité des Directeurs endossera la ou les propositions retenues.

Dans l’esprit d’englober l’histoire du Ski Canadien et son ampleur à travers notre pays, il est peut être faisable d’endosser un plan forfaitaire qui permettra les propositions à l’est et L’ouest de coordonner de manière significative entre eux.

Dans l’esprit d’englober l’histoire du Ski Canadien et son ampleur à travers notre pays, il est peut être faisable d’endosser un plan forfaitaire qui permettra les propositions à l’est et L’ouest de coordonner de manière significative entre eux.

Différents membres du conseil d'administration du TRSCM (voir la liste ci-dessous) ont été contactés de façon informelle par différentes stations de ski situées dans l'Est et dans l'Ouest du Canada, mais aucune proposition officielle n'a encore été développée ou soumise.

Un résumé de toutes les propositions sera diffusé sur le site internet du Musée.

Chris Edgell

Leader

Groupe de travail sur l'avenir du Temple de la renommée du ski canadien et Musée

514 429-8444 ext. 226

chris.edgell@freedom55financial.com
Walter Boyce wrboyce@magma.ca
John Fripp frippjohnliz@aol.com
Grant Boyd grant. boyd@sympatico.ca
Shaun Fripp shaun.pat@sympatico.ca
Rérni Cloutier remipcloutier@msn.com
Arthur Irwin irwin.a@ns.sympatico.ca
Arnold Midgley arnoldm@sympatico.ca
Mike DesBrisay Mike.DesBrisay@corpimpress.ca
Keith Nesbitt knes@bell.net
Dave Pym dpym@isrm.com
Trevor Klotz TKlotz@perlaw.ca
Wendy Statham wendystatham@gmail.com
Don Runge don@earthlore.ca
Jim Thomson thomson.jim@sympatico.ca
Peter Webster peterw@websterbc.ca
Ivo Krupka ivo.krupka@sympatico.ca

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY AND BANQUET - 2 NOV. 2011

On November 2nd,, this fall, the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame will be inducting 6 remarkable Canadians. The induction ceremony and banquet will be held from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm, on Wednesday, 2 November 2011, at the Chateau Cartier, in Gatineau, Quebec.

Arrive early and enjoy a drink with friends before dinner, which starts at 6 pm.

Tickets at $125 each are be available from the Hall of Fame/Museum (cheque payable to the "Canadian Ski Museum", or use the PayPal button at the left to pay by credit card) and the Tommy & Lefebvre flagship store at 464 Bank St., Ottawa, ON. Charitable receipts may be issued for a portion of the cost of a ticket.

Rooms at the Chateau Cartier are available at about $120 (plus taxes) for guests attending the ceremony. When making reservations quote:  485229.

WestJet is offering a 10% discount on published return fares to Ottawa for trips taken as early as three days before November 2, with departures as late as three days after November 2. Call the WestJet Convention Line at:  1-877-952-4696, (Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5:30 pm Mountain Time) and quote the Conference/Convention Code:  CC7151.

INDUCTEES FOR THE 2 NOVEMBER 2011 EVENT

INDUCTEES - 2009

Heinz Niederhauser, formerly of White Lake, Ontario, played a critically important role as a cross-country coach at all levels, from the early 1970s until his death in 2008, at age 72. He committed huge amounts of energy, most of it as a volunteer, coaching at the club, high school, divisional, provincial, national, and international levels. Among his many roles were cross-country Head Coach and Technical Director for Cross Country Canada, Master Coach for Cross Country Ontario, and founder and coach of the Pakenham Ski Club. Over the many years he devoted to excellence in cross-country skiing Heinz shaped the athletic careers many members of Canada's National Team.

Hugh Smythe, of Whistler, BC, is a visionary in the ski development business. Starting out as a professional ski patroller at Whistler Mountain in 1966, he went on to become Mountain Manager there, President of Blackcomb, and as a senior executive at Intrawest, he was responsible for virtually all operations at some 10 major ski areas in Canada and the US. Winner of many awards, Hugh's skill and commitment to excellence has had a major impact in Canada and the US on the efficiency of ski lift operations, customer service, and on the number of active skiers.

Jimmie Spencer, of Vernon BC, has played a pivotal role in the growth of the ski industry in western Canada and throughout the country. As President of the Canada West Ski Areas Association for the last 30 years, he has harnessed the skills and other resources of ski areas in western Canada and made them globally competitive. His leadership in such areas as the development of codes of industry ethics, safety standards, responsibility codes, and college education programs in ski resort operations and management have been vital to the success of ski resort operations not only in the West, but also across Canada.

INDUCTEES - 2010

Laurie Kreiner, of Timmins, Ontario, named to the Canadian Alpine Ski Team at age 14, went on to establish an outstanding Canadian and international competitive record, including impressive results in Olympic and World Cup competition. In the 35 years since retiring from competition, Laurie has continued to make major contributions to skiing in Canada and internationally. She has been a ski resort director, owner and operator, coach, instructor, advisor, ambassador, and volunteer. In these diverse roles she is widely recognized for her contributions as leader, team player, motivator, and as a compassionate person with impressive will and ability to help those in need.

Mark Labow, of St-Sauveur-des-Monts, has been a driving force in the development and success of the Canadian Ski Patrol System (CSPS) and the Fédération Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS). During his 63 years with the CSPS, Mark has held many leadership positions, including National President from 1969 to 1975, and (founding) president of FIPS from 1975 to 2003. Mark was also instrumental in the establishment of the Canadian Ski Council which represents most of Canada's major ski organizations. Mark's outstanding volunteer contributions have been recognized through the numerous awards within the CFPS, as well as the Queen's Silver Jubilee medal (1977), membership in the Laurentian Ski Hall of Fame, and honorary membership in the ski patrol systems of the United States, Australia and France.

Beckie Scott, of Canmore Alberta, is Canada's most successful nordic skier, and one of the world's best all-round cross country skiers. During her 11-year career on the Canadian Cross Country National Ski Team, she won 17 World Cup medals, a gold medal in the 10 km pursuit at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, and a silver in the 2006 Olympics in Torino in the team sprint with her teammate, Sara Renner. In addition to her outstanding competitive record, Beckie has been a leader in international sport, where her achievements include spearheading efforts to establish an independent drug-testing agency that become the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA). Recognition of Beckie's major contributions to Canadian and international sport, is reflected in her numerous honours and awards, including the John Semmelink Memorial Award, the Governor General's Award for meritorious service, and membership in the Canadian and Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.

REPORT OF THE 2011 AGM

The 2011 AGM was honoured by the presence of Senator Nancy Greene Raine, a Life Member and active supporter of the Canadian Ski Museum/Canadian Ski Hall of Fame. Nancy played an active part in the meeting, and offered practical advice and strong encouragement for continuing to pursue our mission with determination.

The AGM was also privileged to have the participation of members and friends from outside the National Capital Region.

The AGM passed a special resolution to change our name from the Canadian Ski Museum, to the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and Museum. This resolution endorsed a similar resolution passed by the Board of Directors at their meeting on March 23.

The next steps are to apply to Industry Canada for approval of the name change, and to obtain confirmation from the Canada Revenue Agency that the name change would not affect our status as a charitable organization with the authority to issue tax receipts for donations.

The AGM also re-elected the slate of directors identified on the last slide of the PowerPoint presentation that you may view by clicking the appropriate item below. The presentation constitutes the report to the AGM, and includes both slides and notes.

Members wishing to obtain a copy of the financial statements of the Museum/Hall of Fame should contact Robin Cushnie, preferably by e-mail.

Chris Edgell, head of the task force on the financial sustainability of the Museum/Hall of Fame, and former Chair, made an extensive and inspiring presentation and reporting on the progress and future directions of the Museum/Hall of Fame.

Many thanks for all those who attended and participated.

Annual Report 2011 (.pdf format)

See the reports from previous years:

   Annual Report - 2010 (.pdf format)

   Annual Report - 2009 (.pdf format)

Historic Gatineau Park Ski Map For Sale

October 2010:  Limited Edition Historic Gatineau Park Ski Map For Sale

A Limited Edition commemorative map celebrating the 100th anniversary of skiing in the Ottawa region is now available for purchase. Funds raised support the Canadian Ski Museum/Canadian Ski Hall of Fame.

In 1967 the NRC produced an Experimental Orthophoto Map of Camp Fortune Skiing Area of Gatineau Park. The current president of the Gatineau Valley Historical Society calls that map "one of the best records of Gatineau Park anywhere, in any media."

The reproduction map is 40 inches wide and spans nearly six miles of the heart of Gatineau Park's historic cross-country ski trails including forgotten names such as Pipe Dream, Hidden Valley, Mile-a-Minute, and Chicken Run. Only 250 will be printed.

The maps are now being prepared for printing. Buying online means your copy will be shipped to you as soon as the ink is dry. You'll be notified when they're printed and if you care to pick up the maps by visiting the Canadian Ski Museum your shipping fee will be refunded (3rd Floor, 1960 Scott St, Ottawa - upstairs from Trailhead). The map retails for $49.99 plus $10 for shipping.

Additional shipping costs may apply to international orders.

John Clifford Poster for Sale

A high quality silk-screened poster of Ottawa's John Clifford is for sale.

See the Camp Fortune Ski Club website www.campfortuneskiclub.org for details on how to purchase the poster.