Hello all,

The weather is up and down, but the conditions are excellent, looking forward to a great weekend. This coming Tuesday we could use some extra for a large group if anyone is able to be here at 1030 please let us know by calling the cage.

We will also need people on Friday the 15th as well as the 18th (family day)

We will have 2$ soft drinks available in pro room at lunch and after skiing, this is to support the Norm Grondin Fund also we have adult Pops at 5$ after work.

We will be raffling off a Shot Ski , 2$ tickets available at the cage. Again to the benefit of the Grondin Foundation . Thanks Chris Philips.

In closing if anyone wants to come out tomorrow morning it would be of help.

All for now

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hello all,

Lets begin with feedback from our customers. Compliments as to kids being adjusted into a class that is a better fit. Compliments on the hard work getting our beginners going and up the chairs. With a bit of luck we should be able to have all our groups moving to the chairs this weekend.

I want to remind everyone, when you are here we expect that you are available to take a group or a private all day ,not just part of the day. We count on our instructors and appreciate your work, please be sure to stick to the commitment you made. Thank you for that.

This Sunday we will have another Norm Grondin Foundation fund raising social, Pizza, Soft drinks 2$ each, and beer for 5$ please bring a few bucks and contribute to the fund.

March breaks, if you want to work during the Q or Ont breaks, please sign up at the cage. We need to know how many we can count on.

We have some new toys in the Beginner area, Marty has put out some ideas on how to use them.

– Set them up as a slalom course

– Play distraction for example, riding on.

– Use as a rest area.

– Use as a target with beginner skier, free glide, aim and hit. Especially helpful at top of carpet to give kids a visual of where to go.

– Touch the objects on the way down the hill (encourages direction change)

 – have kids push them up and down the hill without skis on, then add skis. It quickly develops awareness of edges. After the exercise, kids almost automatically figure out the wedge and turning. Encourages balance over the skis. Remarkable results.

We can use some help on the 4th and 12th of feb, 1 or 2 sessions in the am, if you can be here please let me know or call the cage to confirm.

All for now,

It will be a warm weekend, ski u later.

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hey all,

A big thank you to all for last weekend, the cold was a challenge and keeping ourselves and the clients warm is hard work. positive outlook and keeping them moving is the key. I have received many positive comments as to how we were breaking up into groups this year. The success of our systems depends on all of our instructors being engaged and you have been, good job and keep it up. this coming weekend will be warmer -13 and -5 balmy.

We will hold our first social after skiing on Saturday, 5$ beer, 2$ pizza and 2$ soft drink, proceeds go to the Norm Grondin Bursary fund, this fund pays half of the level one cost for the winners of the TA award at the end of the season. So its not just an excuse to have fun. Plan on spending a bit of time prior to going home.

Sunday is the All staff party in the main lodge, please confirm to cage if attending.

The following Sunday we will have a Norm Grondin Bursary fund social for the Sunday gang.

March break sign ups sheet are out, so if you intending on teaching please let us know.

Anyone needing a seasons pass refund, please bring in the card and leave it in the cage .

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hi All:

Please note that the All Staff Party that was scheduled for this evening has been moved to Jan 27, 2019 at 5 PM, due to the weather conditions.

Frank

Hey all,

Those who purchased a pass prior to becoming an instructor / TA with us this season. please return the card to the cage and we will reimburse.

All for now

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hello all,

Last weekend went very well, a big thank you to all. Based on the feedback from our customers we did a great job. This coming weekend will be adding in a few of the people that missed last week and making sure our groups are balanced and at the same level . Also important to be sure we are challenging our students, and having fun on the slopes .

Its not how much you teach, its how much they ski/ride.

This Sunday we will have an “all staff” party, and meal between 5 pm and 9 pm. please confirm your attendance to the cage.

Thank you to those whom followed the lift evacuation training, last Sunday

8 am sessions begin this weekend, we will offer training after the last class at 4;15 till 6 pm.

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

The programs begin this weekend and we of course expect everyone boots on , on snow by 830. plan your arrival accordingly.

Be sure you have your name tag , or make a temp. A reminder to have your poles , I expect all instructors/ TA’s to have poles to use as safety bars on the chairs or to help you pull kids to the lifts as well as teaching aids. I was noticing the odd instructor without poles. Have a pencil in your coat as well as class card or paper to take notes if needed.

We have had training and should be ready for our guests as they arrive, its always a bit of a shock but as long as your paying attention and following the plan all will go well. Your attitude is your most important tool, if you are positive and actively leading the group, the pupils will respond .

On Sunday afternoon, 4;30 the area will hold its annual lift evacuation training, I encourage all to attend , it only lasts approx an hour. Always good to share the info and have some knowledge of the system.

All for now

Lets have a great first weekend.

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hello all,

Un gros merci à tous ceux qui ont aider durant les fêtes, now that the silly season is over, the fun will will begin.

Before getting into a short laundry list, allow me to remind everyone of the winter schedule, be here early and stay all day. Your supervisors have already specified their requirements. I am aware that many of you depend on parental transport, so to the parents I say thank you and Get them Here on time please.

Coat sizes; if you would like a smaller jacket , we have xs and xxs and would like to trade for slightly larger coats. this will help us find a few bigger coats to pass out.

Suggest everyone read the instructor hand book , it is in the academy library, lots of important info, lift protocols, safety , and lots more.

With the programs beginning , we expect all hands on deck ready and able.

I will need a few of our casual instructors for client orientation / greeting as well as manning the welcome tables. Contact me if you can help with those assignments.

In closing just be here and ready to go.

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Welcome to the new year, in an effort to be consistent. I will begin the year with a call for help .! We can use more people to ensure we can cover our programs as well as do privates for the next three days. Be a team player and call the pro room to confirm you are able to help us ext 2223 or just be here. Thank you in advance for the effort.

By the way skiing/riding is great the new snow and rain froze into base to create some awesome conditions.

It all begins with you, don’t be the one that expects others to do the work..

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hello all,

The last word for 2018, We have had a great start to the season and have many new faces on the team. The first Holiday camp is done and the second begins the 2nd of Jan , for three days. Goes without saying we can always a bit of help. Its important to check in at the Pro Room so we know your here and available. Call into the cage if you can be here xt 2223 or Email

Hope to see you all well in the new year. Bonne année a tous

Have a safe one .

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website