Bon, on y va pour une saison un peu plus normale. Nous allons avoir des cours de groups et les chaises pourront fonctionner a pleine capacitée. Le port du masque sera nécessaire pour les moniteurs ainsi que le passeport vaccinal. Nous allons commencer par invitée les moniteurs existants à se présenter au local (voir les dates et les détails ci-dessous).  Le reste est en anglais, cars les bloques comprenne rien 😊

Hello all, we are beginning the process of activating our returning instructors. To be clear we will only be accepting instructors that have a minimum commitment of at least 1 day a weekend or in the case of week day instructors at least two days per week. It is understood that if you’re here we expect you to be available to teach. And that a day commitment is a day not a half day.

Before you report to the pro room you will need; A proof of vaccination, a receipt from paying your dues, your paperwork can be completed in the pro rooml, please be sure you have all necessary info to so.

Covid situation at the hill.

Everyone 13 and up will be required to show proof of Vaccination in order to ski/ride or enter a lodge at Fortune. The Covid situation is much improved and will allow us to operate our programs, however the #s will be limited in an effort to reduce crowding. Students will be required to wear masks, allowing us to be in close proximity on chairs and such.

Instructors will be required to wear a mask at all times, be fully vaccinated, the pro room will be for instructors only which will allow us to relax over lunch time since no un vaccinated people will be allowed in. and the same sanitizing protocols will apply as last season. As well as the tracing log.

Returning instructors are invited to come to the pro room on the 13^th,14^th or the 20^th 21^st of Nov between 10 am and 2 pm.

• Get forms filled in
• show vaccine passport
•  proof of certification
•  discuss and confirm commitment.
• Verify coordinates
• Pick up coat and have your Pass reloaded.

New certified instructors should communicate with me via email. fbernier@campfortune.com

TAs (13 and 14) should communicate with,  maryjohannsen@hotmail.com in order to get on a list and be considered as a TA. We will want to know your age, name, email, and the day you wish to commit to, and of course whether you are a skier or a Boarder. Keep in mind that we will select a # of TAs reflecting the need of the programs and snowboard programs are less populated than ski programs, we may ask snowboarders to work on ski programs, (main function of TAs is to help get kids up a lift and assist in shepherding the groups down the hill. We will gather all TAs on one list the training/selection days will be put out in the December training schedule.

Looking forward to seeing the team back on snow.

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Salut à tous,

Bon je prends le temps de vous donner un peu d’information. I still don’t have definitive plans for the upcoming season. Group lessons are still on hold, but privates will go ahead.

As we get to the end of October, we should know what our needs are for this season, at that point we will communicate to our previous staff what spots (day, program,) need to be filled.

Once our first group (last seasons active list) has had a chance to choose /commit, we will open it up to the rest of the crowd on the Academy list.

TAs are part of the waiting game as we are not yet sure to be running Ski Wee.

New instructors will be considered once we know what our needs are.

People wishing to take their level 1, CSIA or CASI, courses will be offered. Dec 18, 19 and 20. A pre course will be offered earlier to help prepare for it. Details TBA.

I am sorry for the constant delay in our planning for this season, I wish I had more to tell you all.

Stay patient and with any luck we will be sliding and teaching.

All for now

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hi all,

We have a need to some extra staff to help manage lift lines for the coaster and leaf chair rides at skyline. Si ceci vous intéresse, ont à un besoin pour des personne bilingue.

Please contact me, this would be for 4 weekends.          930 to 6 pm

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Bonjour a tous,

Nous voici presque au début d’une autre saison. Avec un peu de chance, elle sera plus intéressante que l’année passée.

This season will be an improvement from last season but limitations will still be in effect. We are hoping to have groups on weekends and private lessons as we did last season. It is a fluid situation as to what the Quebec rules for ski areas will be, however we remain confident.

We will require all instructors to be double vaccinated, prior to getting activated, so please be sure you are getting this done. We want our people to be as safe as possible.

I will be giving priority to last season’s group.

We are hoping to bring on some new people, but for now, it is just a matter of being on the blog and waiting.

Be patient and stay tuned, we will be sending out info.

For now, get vaxed, be up to date with the CSIA CSCF or CASI.

All for now

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204
Mob/cell 819-664-2471 fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

We will have info as to the upcoming season soon enough, as we are bidding our time waiting for government protocols to become clear for the ski industry.

My reason for sending this email is on a more sad note.

One of our past instructor has passed, Geoffrey Brennan. Geoffrey taught with us for a few years back, mainly during the week and some school breaks. He eventually spent most of his time at Tremblant.

Geoffrey a fait partie de notre équipe a Camp Fortune et a été très apprécier par les moniteurs qu’il côtoyait. Je garde un bon souvenir d’un homme/ moniteur qui aidais le gens avec sont caractère partageur soit en ski ou en planche.

https://www.lenecrologue.com/canada/quebec/outaouais/papineau/sainte-cecile_de_masham/les-jardins-du-souvenir/5jSg519U/geoffrey-brennan/obituaries/

I am sure you join me in expressing condolences to the family.

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hello all,

Tuesday the 10th of august I will begin a 300 Km solo sail along with other boats to raise $ for Camp Trillium and Camp Ooch, J’espère avoir votre support pour cette bonne cause.

Every donation counts towards our goal,  Ensemble nous avons le pouvoir de faire une différence. Two other people with Academy connections will be participating in the fundraiser.

For more info please follow the link  https://support.ooch.org/solo300/francoisbernier

David Morralee   https://support.ooch.org/solo300/davidmorralee

Nicole Delaney https://support.ooch.org/solo300/nicoledelaney

Thank you in advance for your support.

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hello all,

I hope your all doing well, its still early to talk snow school. We will get to that later this month.

Camp Fortune is looking for a Full Time Customer service person.

Wanted: Customer Service Expert for a Fun Family Ski Hill

Camp Fortune is a busy family ski hill that has been operating for more than a century in the beautiful hills of Gatineau park in Chelsea, QC. In the winter, we offer skiing, snowboarding, and expert instruction. The summer brings an aerial course, mountain pipe coaster, and an extreme zipline. We cater to families and foster a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

We are looking for a full-time customer service assistant manager who wants stable long-term employment. This job is fast paced and requires good communication and basic computer skills.  Your primary job will be customer interactions including pass and ticket sales, and answering customer questions in person, over the phone, and via email. Must be available to work weekdays.

Requirements:

Bilingual: French/English

Kind, friendly, welcoming

Organized and able to multi-task

Stable

Dependable

Starting pay: $20/hr

Benefits:

Camp Fortune is a fun friendly atmosphere and a great place to work.

Our team members enjoy free skiing and access to year-round family activities

Discounts on ski gear

Flexible hours

To apply, please email your resume to Amy at info@campfortune.com. We look forward to meeting you.

Take care everyone, will be in touch soon enough.

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hoping all are well and enjoying the good weather. On the “what about next season” question? I believe we will have a closer to normal winter and be able to return to a new normal. Till then stay safe and enjoy the summer.

Congratulations to Celina Cada-Matasawagon on taking 1rst place in the Summer Solstice virtual Indigenous Festival , in the adult hoop dance category.

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/powwow-dancers-showcase-talents-during-virtual-summer-solstice-indigenous-festival.

All for now

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Season in review;

It was an odd season, with varying alert levels and continuous adjustments .Masking and sanitizing became routine and somehow we made it through.

Snow was good , lineups a bit long but we and the public adjusted to find the best time to slide.

It was hard not seeing so many familiar faces, so when people made it to the hill it was like reunion day . I believe those of us that were at the hill truly appreciated the chance to ski/ride and be outside.

Looking forward;

We will be running programs again.

Covid should be under control by then?

We can expect next season to be “the new normal”

What that means will be revealed as the season approaches.

I will communicate through the summer as needed.

Please be sure you are registered to follow the Blog

If anyone still has a coat contact me to arrange a return.

The Fern;

Runner up Marie Brule, skate board slip and run down Marshall.:😊

The winner Robin Bernstein, lost radio spy school dropout as well as snowing a photographer on a photo shoot. 😊😊

Thanks

This season showed us how people oriented we really are.

We appreciated seeing those that were here. And missed the gang that was not able to be here.

We noticed how much people appreciated getting a chance to ski/ride and just being outside.

I want to thank everyone for this past season, even if you were not able to be here, thank you for staying engaged.

We hope to have the gang back on snow next season.

Stay safe

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Reminder for this evening.

Again I will open meeting at 645 but will only begin at 7.

You’re invited to join a Microsoft Teams meeting

Title: Francois Bernier’s Teams Meeting
Time: Apr 22, 2021 7:00:00 PM

Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website