Academy News April 20

Hi all,

A reminder/ invite to our year end virtual meeting, please sign in early as I would like to get started on time at 7 pm . The meeting will simply be Me speaking / thanking all and giving a look forward to next season as well as a few housekeeping items.

I will also announce this years Fern award and the runner up. 😊

It will be short, 10 to 15 minutes. If unable to make it the same info will be posted on the blog ( be sure you are signed up to follow link in my signature ).

Look forward to 7pm Thursday. 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

Academy News; Vote please

Ottawa Tourism is creating a “local’s guide” as a promotional tool to promote the best things to do in and around Ottawa. We have been nominated as the best winter activity. Please take a moment to vote for us, and for the other categories too if you like. To complete your vote you must enter an email address, please use your personal one so we are not all inputting Camp Fortune addresses.

Thanks for your support.

https://ottawatourism.ca/en/myottawalocalsguide

  • Winter Activity
  • Select “E” Skiing at Camp Fortune.

Thanks in advance

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

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Academy News April 14th

I will be in the pro room both Thursday and Friday between 10 30 and 12 30, since its march break maybe I can collect a few more coats. Thank you in advance for taking the time to return the jackets. Looking forward to the MS meeting on the 22nd  7pm

Have two nominees for the fern so far.

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

Academy news April 8

Hey all,

I will be in the pro room this sat between 10 and 1pm, to receive coats , please make the time to come up and return your coat.

We will plan for a virtual social later this month,  to recap this season, look ahead to next season, vote on a fern for the this season. And say thanks to all.

We will send out a link , using MS teams .

I will need a few nominees for the Fern , just send me a quick story.

The date is April 22nd at 7pm, I plan for a 20 to 30 min time frame. Hoping to see many faces 😊, put it in you calendar.

Hoping everyone is staying 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

Academy News Nov 13th

Bonjour à tous,

This season will be very different, we will need to be ready to adjust with the various alert levels and understand that being part of the school, may not be a $ making proposition, for this season.

At this time, we will be reactivating returning instructors only, because we do not have confirmation on what if anything, we will be able to offer as far as programs are concerned. Instructors who choose to be part of this seasons school will understand that they are committing days of the week as opposed to programs and that work opportunities will potentially be different than previous years.

We may be needed to help with lift lines and act as hosts for distancing and crowd control in the beginner areas.  If allowed we hope to be offering private lessons, and in due time perhaps some programs but this is not a certainty. We will provide selected/committed instructors with skiing time regardless of us being allowed to teach, but it may need to be controlled.

The key takeaways are;

1 We cannot guaranty work for the same # of people as usual.

2 We will stagger the activation process in order to lessen large gatherings in the pro room.

3 If you choose to take up the position its understood that it may require different types of work and lift privilege may need to be controlled.

Its important to know that if you choose to skip this season, we understand and we will look forward to seeing you with us next season.

For our returning instructors;

1- Contact supervisors with your intentions and availabilities.

2 -If selected, you will be confirmed and asked to prepare * to come up and get organized with paperwork. We will need two forms that require a signature; “instructor agreement”, “Covid engagement compliance”. Use the instructor registration form as a reference of what you will need if we contact you. The forms can be found on front page of the blog under registration links. Also you will see our Operations Plan in bullet form , final document to follow.

*Last years pass if you have it, paper work filled out, dues paid with receipt, please be ready if you come up.

 Special mentions;

  1. To our returning Tas, I am working on a plan and you will be notified once it takes shape.
  2. To new instructors on the blog, we may not be able to take on new people this year, if things change, we can reach out.
  3. To people hoping to take a level 1 this season, courses are scheduled but if we remain in red, they may be cancelled or pushed back later in the season.

Je suis contiens que je ne vous donne pas des nouvel encourageantes, mais on va devoir moyenner du mieux que nous pouvons.

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

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Academy News oct. 27th

Hi all, I know your all keen to hear what’s going on and how this season will go, on that front I don’t have much to say except we are hoping the alert level will drop to an acceptable level and allow us to offer more services.

Je sais qu’on a tous hâte à avoir la chance de dévaler les pentes, mais je vais vous demander de patienter un peu plus, en attendant des bonnes nouvelles.

I have some fun news for all, I have finally gotten the mugs and trophies engraved from last season, and will have them here for instructors to pick up when the season gets going. Below is the list of winners from 2020.

SKI WEEAnna Manolache
SKI WEELaura Davies
A M PerformanceRobin Bernstein
All MountainRyan Hunt
All MountainJustin Lessard
ADULTCarmen Renaud
TA – SKISimon De Graaf
TA – SKIOtis Lloyd-Zollinger
TA – SKIAva Scott
Snowboard  TAMatthew , Morin 
Snowboard rookie  AwardMarie Brule
Snowboard instructor AwardAntoine Lamoureux 
S W performanceOcéanne Samson
PRIVATESPatti Kuntz
PRIVATESJustin Stach
LIFE TIME ACIEVEMENT



Zoran Galin
101/MaNeigeBen Kuntz
Full time InstructorLiam Jay
MVP MARKHAM AWARDBob Einarsson
The Hearnden Leadership AwardConnor Roche
Congrats to all i look forward to seeing you pick up your awards.

As soon as possible i will be passing on info as to how to reactivate for the up coming season, all info will be virtual as it will be hard to hold meeting and respect distancing. as said in previous news letter #s will be reduced but we will try and keep people active.

All for now. merci

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

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Academy News oct. 16

Bonjour à tous, avec les déclarations dans les points de presses aujourd’hui concernant le covid et le fait qu’à ce moment nous sommes dans une zone rouge.

You may be hearing rumors and speculation over the weekend, please wait for us to digest info and come up with a way forward.

I will communicate our plan as soon as I am able. As said before it will be a different season but a season we will have.

All for now , 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

Academy News Sept 4

Hello all,

Enfin, je peux partager certain détail de notre plan d’opération pour la saison qui approche. I won’t get into the final details, since we may see some changes as the next few months evolve. But I wanted to share the changes that will be in place for the coming season.

 This season will be a challenge; however, we will still be able to offer programming even if it’s more limited than usual.

To begin, we must acknowledge that physical distancing as mandated by Quebec public health will affect the use of chairlifts. This means that an instructor or TA will not be able to sit next to or hold on to a child or anyone needing assistance.

Chairlifts will be reduced to 2 per quad (1 on either side). This may change, but we are planning on this.

As a result of this we will only be able to have self-sufficient pupils that are old enough and or big enough to ride a chair on their own.

Safety is our main consideration in this matter.

Also, as a result of lodge space cuts (distancing) we will have two starts one at 9 am and the other at 1pm each for 1;45 hrs. and the lift passes offered with the lesson will only be valid in the AM or PM time period respectively.

We will run our programs for 7 and up as usual although #s will be limited.

All Mtn AM 150  PM 150

Adults   AM 50  PM 50

SB   AM 50   PM 50

Performance  100  Will be running 3 hr sessions ( half day) final details to follow. it will more than likely be a 20 session program as opposed to a 15 day program.

We will be offering a lift pass for the 7 and up lesson participants valid for the half day and it will be at a reduced price. Client can also purchase a season pass if they wish.

Rentals will be on a seasonal lease to reduce traffic indoors.

Walk in lessons will still be available.

Hoops, bamboo and lifting / support devices will be setup to help with distancing.

Ski Wee, Beginner programs and our TAs are still on the table but are on hold until we receive definitive distancing guidelines, at that point we will adjust and design a program to address the need to help beginners get started and find a way to involve our Tas.

Lodge;

Physical distancing has reduced the #s allowed indoors half the seating will be removed and guests will be encouraged to be in and out at designated doors.

No reserving of tables, we will count on customers going back outside within 30 minutes.

Staff will constantly circulate to sanitize tables and washrooms as well as reminding guests to go out and enjoy the snow.

Masks will be worn indoors.

Sanitizing stations will be provided throughout the lodge.

Pro Room;

the instructor lodge will also have a floor plan, sanitizing protocols and regulars cleaning. we will also encourage short visits and spacing with masks .

Generally speaking, distancing will affect how we teach as well as limit hands on help.  Two starts a day and limited #s will affect the amount of work available.

Our meetings will be virtual and mainly outside once season begins.

We will have a season and we will try to keep our instructors engaged with the programs. I will of course understand if some of our people choose to skip a season and wait for better times.

Action points:

1 Decide if you are teaching this season.

2 Determine your availability

3 Supervisors will reach out to you via email as we get closer to Oct.

4 Be safe and stay tuned for more info.

I know things will change and i hope its for the better, but for now you have some info and i will update as we get more details from Government agencies.

FYI snow School programs are still on hold and should go on line in Oct. once we get final guidelines.

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

Academy News august 17

I hope all are making the best out of the summer months, snow is coming and we will be riding/skiing. we should be able to share info on how things will look this winter soon. And name the winners of last seasons awards.

Dave Morralee has undertaken a fund raising activity , a solo sailing mission for 300 Kms. please see the link, its for Camp trillium and camp Ooch

https://support.ooch.org/diy-2020/solo-sail-500

Remember every little bit helps.

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

Academy News august 7th

Here’s a pic of Owen Cassidy already has his skis ready to go.

Josh” thank yous to everyone at Fortune. We are really feeling the love! Big thank you to Joe, SJ and all for the lovely card and gifts that Joe dropped off in the spring. We’re a little tired but loving every minute of it”

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

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website