It’s no joke when someone says “Award-Winning”!!!
2006 – National Best Small Alpine Ski Patrol
Caberfae Peaks Patrol earns “Best in the Nation”(Wausau, WI– September 9, 2006 ) Dr. James Deweerd, Chairman of the National Ski Patrol (NSP) presented Cadillac’s Caberfae Peaks Ski Patrol with the accolade “National Outstanding Small Alpine Patrol” at the organization’s Central Division meeting, held here Saturday evening.Receiving the award was Patrol Representative Deann Jenkins. The patrol consists of 36 volunteers who provide rescue and first aid services to the public at Caberfae Peaks. They competed against patrols across the country and many areas of Europe and the Far East.“We were absolutely stunned to learn of the award”, said Jenkins who is also principal at Mesick Middle school. “Our nomination was submitted before and received the designation for the Central Division in 2003. We were thrilled to be named again in 2006, but had no idea that it (the nomination) would make it all the way to National.”Members of the Patrol are almost exclusively volunteers from the local area and around the state who serve on weekends and holidays when the skiing population mushrooms. “Our staff would be really swamped without these volunteers”, stated Timothy P Meyer, Mountain Manager. “It’s good to see the NSP acknowledging what we here at Caberfae Peaks have known for a long time—we have a superb patrol.” he added.In addition to providing first aid, the patrol prides itself in being visible representatives of area management that work hard to enhance the winter sports experience for Caberfae Peaks’ customers. “There’s a lot more to this job than splinting limbs and bringing the injured to the patrol room.” according to patroller Mark Featherston. “It’s things like reuniting lost kids with their parents, handing out trail maps, or even recommending local eateries to our visitors.”Founded in 1938 by Minot C. (Minnie) Dole, the National Ski Patrol presently has over 26,000 members. It was started at a time when few ski venues had any provisions for dealing with injured skiers. The organization now provides training in various disciplines from Mountain Travel and Rescue to Avalanche Fundamentals as well as their acclaimed first aid course “Outdoor Emergency Care”.Word Document summarizing Caberfae Peaks Ski Patrol Awards
Individual Awards:
Yellow Merit Star – To recognize an outstanding act or service to the NSP. Not for service to a local patrol.Purple Merit Star – To recognize an NSP member who was the primary individual responsible for saving a human life. Not for patrollers acting as firefighters, EMT, etc. at time of incident.Blue Merit Star – To recognize an NSP member’s unsuccessful attempt to save a life, or to recognize a member acting in a support role associated with purple merit star.Green Merit Star – To recognize an NSP member for an outstanding act of heroism, including hazardous rescue, where not eligible for purple merit star.Gold Merit Star – recipient of a National Outstanding AwardSilver Merit Star – recipient of a runner up National Outstanding Award
2020 West Michigan Region & Central Division Awards |
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West Michigan Region Outstanding OEC Instructor – Timothy Kirch, Caberfae Peaks Ski Patrol |
2019 West Michigan Region & Central Division Awards |
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West Michigan Region Outstanding Large Alpine Patrol – Caberfae Peaks Ski Patrol West Michigan Region Outstanding Paid Patroller – John Jenkins Division Critical Care Certificate – Ryan Tamblyn Division Critical Care Certificate – Larry Proctor Division Critical Care Certificate – Cassie Proctor Division Critical Care Certificate – Cassie Proctor Division Critical Care Certificate – Brad Swanson Division Critical Care Certificate – John Proctor Region Certificate of Appreciation – Maddie Dodson Garrett (Region YAP Advisor) Region Certificate of Appreciation – David Menke (Region Safety Advisor) |
Jack Remer Patroller of the Year Award Recipients
1999 – Glenn Sheathelm
2000 – Cathy Jacobs
2001 – John Jenkins
2002 – Cassie Proctor
2003 – Mark Featherston
2004 – Deann Jenkins
2005 – Richard Starkey
2006 – Timothy Kirch
2007 – Tammy Childs
2008 – Gary Bottomley
2009 – Brian Thurston
2010 – Dave Worfel
2011 – Larry Proctor
2012 – Bob Russell
2013 – Dennis Menke
2014 – Wayne Foucart
2015 – Lisa MacDonald
2016 – Molly Sherwood
2017 – Krista and Josh Pressey
2018 – Lowell “Brent” Putman
2019 – Rick Updike
2020 – Janet Mort
2021 – Ryan Tamblyn
2022 – Phill Fougere
Dick Starkey “Grit” Award Recipients
2021 – Rick Updike
2022 – Dennis Menke
2023 – Janet Mort
Caberfae Peaks Ski Patrol - An affilliate of the National Ski Patrol System 