Lawrence Close​
Year inducted: 2020
Primary Patrol: Greek Peak, CNY
Years of Service: 52
Leadership Roles, Program Activity, Awards and Recognitions:
  • 1989-1993 Eastern Division Director
  • 1968-1989 Eastern Division Assistant Director
  • 1985-1987 Eastern Division Certified Program Chair
  • 1978-2006 Eastern Division Outdoor Emergency Transportation Staff and Steering Committee
  • 1976-2020 Outdoor Emergency Transportation Instructor
  • 1976-2000 Outdoor Emergency Transportation Instructor Trainer
  • 2008-2020 American Heart Association CPR Instructor
  • 1976 Yellow Merit Star
  • 1977 National Appointment Number 5083
  • 1992 Yellow Merit Star
  • 2001 Green Merit Star
  • 1993 Distinguished Service Award
  • 2018 50 Year Lifetime Member
  • 1968-1978 Scotch Valley Ski Patrol Director – Eastern New York
  • 1978-1980 Hunter Mountain Ski Patrol Director – Eastern New York
  • 1981-1985 Eastern New York Region Director
  • 1986-1995 National Ski Patrol Board of Directors
  • 1990-1994 National Ski Patrol Board of Directors Executive Committee
  • 2001 Granted Lifetime Certified Status
Contributions to the National Ski Patrol:
Larry Close joined the National Ski Patrol in 1968 and attained his Senior classification in just four years.  His progress continued and very shortly thereafter, he earned his Certified Number 99 and his National Number 5083.  From his early beginnings, there was never a doubt that the National Ski Patrol had gained a remarkable, enthusiastic, energetic and highly-skilled asset that would epitomize the motto “Service and Safety” in the years to come.   Larry Close began at the ground level and worked his way up the ladder of success.  He served is Patrol, his Region, his Division and the National Ski Patrol at the highest levels.  His contributions to the Professional Ski Patrol Association (PSPA), the Young Adult Program, the Outdoor Emergency Transportation Program and the Senior and Certified Programs were enormous.  His wisdom, foresight and leadership capabilities were clearly recognized when he was elected to the National Board of Directors and validated when he was ultimately selected to serve on the Executive Committee.  For more than five decades, Larry Close has honorably served the National Ski Patrol with distinction.