[SaraHap] SARA Happenings September 2007

[Chris Hoare]

Hi All: 

This is a late version of our regular mailing, after the special issue of August 5th. SARA Happenings is issued to foster communication within the Search and Rescue community in Alberta. It is going to 328 e_mail addresses that are listed as the primary contact of SAR Alberta member groups or which were requested to be added to the mailing list.

Subscription and unsubscription information is at the end of the newsletter. 




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WHITECOURT - BASIC SAR SKILLS 

GPS, Map & Compass; SATURDAY OCTOBER 27TH , 2007 



Whitecourt Search & Rescue is hosting an EMA Grant-funded one-day (8 hr) Course for Basic SAR Skills for GPS, Map & Compass. 

contact Lisa Martiniuk, Training, Whitecourt Search & Rescue (780) 778-4866 or cell (780) 706-5268, lisrat at telus.net , for details. 




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SCOUTING MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Michelle forwarded an article to SARA Happenings that had been send to her by Olds SAR. The Leader, for August/September this year, has a comprehensive article on survival by Dr Gino F. Ferri PhD. 

The editor would have liked to include a sample, but unfortunately the email that was sent had the article as an image and not text. Dr Ferri discusses the psychological aspects of survival, the extent of survival knowledge as a factor in remaining calm and adapting competently, and the personality traits that assist in promoting survival.

Perhaps SAR Alberta can obtain reprints of the article for interested groups.




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INFORMATION FACT SHEET

Workers' compensation board information fact sheet for volunteer emergency service workers

As referenced in President Rod Dietrich's July 31st Address, SAR Alberta has been advocating on behalf of SAR volunteers for clarification and commitment regarding WCB coverage.

One of the outcomes of that effort is the following Fact Sheet provided by WCB. Please review and share with your fellow SAR volunteers.


WCB Information Fact Sheet is available from a link on the SAR Alberta website.

Direct any questions or comments about the Fact Sheet to Scott Pepper (AEMA) at Scott.Pepper at gov.ab.ca 

Please CC President Rod Dietrich at accountinggod at shaw.ca in any email correspondence to Alberta Government, so SAR Alberta can stay aware of membership interest and concerns for future advocacy.




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UNIVERSAL TRACKING SERVICES

Edmonton Regional SAR is the host of a course sponsored via the Ground Search and Rescue Grant from Emergency Management Alberta.

Contact persons: are Jolie Janssen, 780.674.5589,or e_mail jokena at telusplanet.net 

UTS contact is Marvin Martin, home_541.753.5074, or e_mail: marvinmmartin at aol.com 



Date: September 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2007

Location: Alberta Justice Staff College, Edmonton, Alberta

Time: 0900 Friday through 1300 Sunday



Meals & Accommodations:

Meals and lodging are the responsibility of the students. Motels and restaurants are available. 

Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for those attending the Track Aware class. Those attending

the Tracker I class must be UTS certified Track Aware. Tracker II students must be UTS Tracker

I certified.




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SARA HAPPENINGS SUBMISSIONS 

Our regular publication date for mailings of SARA Happenings is the middle of each month. Please note that the deadline for material is the 14th of each month. 


Does your group have an event posting for the SARA Happenings mailing? If so, please send information 1_1/2 months prior to the dates you wish advertised. It will then give ample time for those reading it to respond. 

Please send all material to the editor; Chris Hoare at choare at shaw.ca PLEASE DO include contact information for members to gain further information.



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