William (Bill) Boulter​
Year inducted: 2020
Primary Patrol: Dry Hill Ski Patrol, CNY
Years of Service: 37
Leadership Roles, Program Activity, Awards and Recognitions:
  • 2012-2018 National Awards Advisor
  • 2006-2012 Eastern Division Awards Advisor
  • 2018 Distinguished Service Award
  • 2014 Meritorious Service Award
  • 2000 National Appointment Number 9164
  • 2002-2006 Region Awards Advisor – Central New York
  • 1987-1993 Dry Hill Ski Patrol Director
  • 2000 Blue Merit Star
  • 1990-2000 Senior Outdoor Emergency Transportation Trainer/Evaluator
  • 1985-Present Outdoor Emergency Transportation Instructor
Contributions to the National Ski Patrol:
Bill Boulter joined the National Ski Patrol in 1983 with the Watertown Ski Patrol in Central New York.  By 1985, he achieved his Senior Alpine Patroller status and would go on to serve as an Outdoor Transportation Instructor and was elevated to an Instructor/Trainer where he actively supported the Senior Program for more than a decade.  He found his passion in 2002 when he was named the Region Awards Advisor.  He developed several local awards at the Region level and in 2006 was named the Eastern Division Awards Advisor.  Bill brought his creativity to his new assignment and was a champion of several new awards at the Division level.   Under his leadership, the awards program experienced remarkable growth, noteworthy success and heartfelt appreciation from award recipients.  Bill introduced a new award known as the Patriot Star Award to honor military veterans with a small pin and patch for their service to our Country.  In 2012, Bill was named the National Awards Advisor and he brought his passion, enthusiasm and creativity to a new level.  In 2012 (during his first term) Bill was approached by Tim White, National Ski Patrol Executive Director, who challenged him to create a National Ski Patrol Hall of Fame.  Bill was clearly up to the task.   With the support of the National Board of Directors, Bill authored the initial criteria, designed the pin and plaque and took it one step further recommending the first five nominees as members of the Inaugural Hall of Fame Class of 2012.   Following Board approval, Charles Minot “Minnie” Dole, Roger Langley, Harry Pollard Jr., Gretchen Besser, Ph.D and Warren Bowman, MD were inducted at the National Ski Patrol’s 75th Anniversary Celebration in Denver, Colorado.  The creation of the Hall of Fame was historically significant and Bill Boulters perspective, vision and devotion to the National Ski Patrol Awards Program has had a very positive impact our membership at all levels of the organization.