The Value of the Alumni Program for Patrollers Taking a Hiatus
Life happens — careers shift, families grow, education demands attention, and sometimes people relocate. When patrollers need to step away for personal reasons, the Alumni program offers a smart, supportive way to stay connected without the full commitment of active duty.
Becoming a patroller requires significant time, training, and dedication. That experience is incredibly valuable, and it’s in everyone’s best interest to preserve it. The Alumni program ensures that patrollers who take a break can return smoothly when the time is right, without losing their hard‑earned skills or their place in the community.
💡 Benefits of Joining the Alumni Program
• Keeps the door open for a return — Alumni status preserves your ability to rejoin active patrolling when life settles down.
• Maintains your training foundation — Staying current with online courses and completing an annual refresher at any ski resort keeps your skills sharp.
• Protects your investment — You’ve already put in the work to become a patroller; Alumni status ensures that effort isn’t lost.
• Supports the patrol community — Alumni members continue to contribute through training, teaching, mentoring, and sharing their experience.
• Strengthens long‑term retention — Keeping patrollers connected, even during a hiatus, helps maintain a strong, experienced talent pool.
🛠️ Simple Steps to Preserve Your Options
• Re‑register as an Alumni member
• Pay the annual Alumni dues
• Stay up to date with online learning modules
• Attend an annual refresher at a ski resort of your choice
Retaining patrollers is just as important as welcoming new ones. The Alumni program keeps valued members engaged, preserves institutional knowledge, and ensures that when someone is ready to return, they can do so with confidence and continuity. It also keeps retirees and long‑time members connected, enabling them to continue contributing through training, teaching, and networking.
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