Life Members
Life members are elected by the Patrol in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the welfare of the Patrol and its members. Life members have made a significant difference to the patrol through their work ethic, dedication, selflessness, and commitment.
A “life member” is a member or former member who has been selected by the committee, on the basis of outstanding contribution to the Association. Their appointment as a “life member” is confirmed by member vote at an annual general meeting of the Association.
Each of their contributions has improved the body corporate. The Patrol thanks them for their camaraderie, leadership and achievements.
1975 Bert Gardner AM MBE
1978 Mark Cambourn
1981 Michael Marks
1986 Felicity Haliday
1986 Tim Clare
1992 Peter Wachtel OAM
1992 Ashley Blondell
1994 Adam Davenport
1996 Ross Munn
2000 Gary Grant
2002 Anthony Butler
2011 Peter Kaim
2012 Roland Flesch
2017 David McAlpine
2017 Terry Chalk
2017 Peter Gidley
Patrons
The Patron of the Perisher Ski Patrol is an important member of the community who is able to provide links to our stakeholders and assist the patrol in communicating the alpine safety message. He or she is able to represent the patrols interests in communicating with the community at large, the government and corporate community. The patron forms an important part of the consultation process when changes are proposed within the patrol, particularly when they affect the community.
1986 to 1987 Hon Barry Unsworth (Premier of NSW)
1988 to 1992 Hon Nick Greiner (Premier of NSW)
1993 to 1996 Hon John Fahey (Premier of NSW)
1997 to 2005 Hon Bob Carr (Premier of NSW)
2012 to 2014 Hon Barry O’Farrell (Premier of NSW)
2015 to 2017 Hon Mike Baird (Premier of NSW)
2017 to present Hon Gladys Berejiklian (Premier of NSW)
Presidents
The President is elected each year at the Annual General Meeting. As the head of the Executive Committee, the President sets the tone for the organisation and provides leadership and direction.
Senior leadership roles are an important part of the fabric of the patrol and the time and effort that is necessary to fulfil these roles successfully is significant. The individuals do not do the role without support from family and friends. They too are recognised as part of the member’s contribution.
1968 to 1970 Barrie Mitchell
1971 to 1975 Bert Gardner
1976 to 1978 Mark Cambourn
1979 Paul Korbel
1980 Bert Gardner
1981 to 1986 Tim Clare
1987 to 1991 Ashley Blondell
1992 to 1993 Adam Davenport
1994 to 2003 Gary Grant
2004 to 2013 Peter Kaim
2014 (part) Tim Clare
2014 to 2017 Michael McAlary
2017 to present Mark Plateris