Show Notes
In this episode, we chat with Robert "Le Bob" Joncas about his extensive career in snowboarding, his involvement with CASI and Canada Snowboard and his insights on the future of the sport and the association. We dug into the shaping of the previous strategic plan and how we've used it as a road map for the past three years as well as how it has shaped our direction moving forward with the 2027-2030 Strategic plan.
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:56 - Bob's Journey into Snowboarding 05:37 - Snowboarding in the Late 80s and Early 90s 09:45 - Teaching in French and the Evolution of Instruction 11:48 - Bob's Transition to High Performance and Competitive Snowboarding 15:45 - Reflections on the Hall of Fame Induction 19:47 - Balancing Roles: Instructor, Evaluator, and Board Member 25:45 - Strategic Planning and Member Engagement 29:41 - Evolution of Courses and Programs 32:28 - Adapting to Change: The Impact of COVID-19 36:02 - Challenges in Expansion and Consistency 38:39 - Improving Member Experience and Governance 41:26 - Industry Development and Recognition 45:18 - Advice for Future Board Members 48:17 - Lighthearted Moments and Personal Stories 57:28 - Future Outlook: Sustainability and Member Involvement
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HOSTS & GUEST (Instagram) Bob Joncas @bobjoncas Rob Whelan @robwhelanrides Jeff Chandler @jeffch
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