Mike LaPoint, Jodi Butterfield, Rich Pietrafesa, Scott Launt

On October 16 in Utica and October 18 in Syracuse, the Central New York Region welcomed winter with Warren Miller’s ’75’ – the 75th-anniversary film. On hand were  Mike LaPoint, Jodi Butterfield, Rich Pietrafesa, our National Chair, and me, Scott Launt.

Our goal was to recruit interested riders in patrolling, hand out NSP SWAG to our kindred spirits, promote goodwill, and have a good time. Mission Accomplished!

Rich was asked to say a few words during intermission at both venues. He shared the stage with John Avery, Road Manager, Warren Miller Entertainment recognizing all the patrollers in the audience, encouraging people to join our ranks, and giving an impassioned yet brief discussion of the benefits of becoming a patroller.

Photo Credit: Jodi Butterfield