[SaraHap] SARA Happenings September 2008

Mon Sep 15 19:37:04 MDT 2008

Hi All: 

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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TWO COURSES FROM SEASAR - UPDATE

This was submitted by Nancy Smart; nancy223 at telus.net At SEASAR.

Just in the nick of time, we would like to have the following training sessions included:

- ManTracking II Course: 20 and 21 September 2008 ( two-day course), and

- Green Check GPS Certification Program: choice of 27 or 28 September 2008 (one-day course) - still room for a few more.

UPDATE - 

South Eastern Alberta Search and Rescue (SEASAR) has a few spots left for anyone interested in taking the Man Tracking II course being held on 20 and 21 September 2008. The Green Check GPS Certification course scheduled for 27 or 28 September is fully booked. For more information on the Man Tracking II course, please go to www.seasar.ca in the heading, click on 'Contact Us'; from there you can click on the email link

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UPCOMING SARSCENE

SARSCENE, now in its 17th year, has grown from a small workshop into a national conference that is gaining international appeal. It is the largest national Search and Rescue (SAR) conference and expo where Canadian and international SAR professionals (Air, Ground, Marine) gather to learn about new equipment and emerging technologies, share best practices, exchange ideas and tackle issues facing SAR.

The National Search and Rescue Secretariat, along with the Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association and the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Justice, are working hard as co-hosts to develop an engaging and interactive SAR program under the theme of Strengthening Partnerships.

This year's conference and expo will be in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, October 15-18, 2008. Participants will be treated to the province's rich history, unique culture and its' world renowned hospitality and natural beauty. SARSCENE events are being held at the Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre, Sunshine Park and Quidi Vidi Lake.

For more information, visit http://www.sarscene.ca/index-new.html 

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RED DEER SAR IN TEXAS

On August 28th, 12 members of Red Deer Search and Rescue Technical Rescue Team travelled to College Station, Texas, to train at the world renowned "Disaster City" training facility. 

All 12 members received certification as Disaster Technical Search Specialists. This 40 hour course was undertaken over a four day period under the excellent guidance of two search managers of Texas Task Force 1, who immediately headed south at the end of the training to assist with the devastation left behind by Hurricane Gustav.

Training in collapsed buildings and on rubble piles, team members are now qualified in the use of search cameras and seismic and acoustic listening devices.

Disaster City is operated by the Texas Engineering Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System, and trains rescuers from around the world.

Submitted by Ric Henderson  rjh1 at telusplanet.net 

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FUND RAISING PARTY

Edmonton Regional SAR is having a Fund raiser and Party on November 15, 2009. We will be having a silent auction and live music with the band "Rule of Nines" 

Location is at "On the Rocks" 11740 - Jasper Ave. Edmonton. 

Tickets are $20.00 and are now on sale. 

For more information and tickets you can contact ERSARA at 780.440.1710 or Denis at denis.babin at ersara.com

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2009 SARA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Tickets for the 2009 Search and Rescue Alberta Annual Conference go on sale on Monday, September 8 at 10:00 a.m. Direct access to purchase tickets can be found at: http://www.ticketweb.ca/snl/EventListings.action?orgId=26481. For further information please contact Norman Mathew at normanmathew at xplornet.com.

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SARA HAPPENINGS SUBMISSIONS 

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