[SaraHap] SARA Happenings September 2011

Fri Sep 16 20:30:20 MDT 2011

Hi All:

SARA Happenings is issued to foster communication within the Search and
Rescue community in Alberta. It is going to 237 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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SARDAA NEWSLETTER
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The current newsletter is now on the SARDAA site -
*http://www.sardaa.ca/Scent%20Dog_Jun_Aug2011_final.pdf*<http://www.sardaa.ca/Scent%20Dog_Jun_Aug2011_final.pdf>

Michelle Limoges *udcdoberman at shaw.ca* <udcdoberman at shaw.ca> SARDAA
Secretary & Dog Handler

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FROM HINTON SAR
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Search (and rescue) over for 2012 Mayor’s group

Sarah Burns • Thu, Aug 11, 2011

Recipients of the 2012 Mayor’s Golf Tournament, Hinton Search and Rescue
(HSAR), are looking forward to their kick at the fundraising can next August
after learning the ropes this year.

This year’s golf tourney hosted a record number of teams at 32 and brought
in more than $33,000 for the Hinton Rotary Club for its All Inclusive Spray
& Play Park. With plans underway to build a new home for HSAR, president
Marc Symbaluk has high hopes for the fundraising at next year’s event.

"I believe we can surpass all expectations in 2012 and make it a memorable
event," said Symbaluk. "This is a huge and exciting opportunity for our
organization! This nomination has been recognition of the efforts of our
members and the support of the Town of Hinton."

HSAR is currently operating with a strong base of around 30 members, but it
hasn’t always been easy to attract new members because of the inability to
secure a permanent location. In the past year they have operated out of a
space borrowed from the Town, which did help with volunteer recruitment.

"Until late last year, we struggled with being able to greet and welcome new
members into our organization. We were meeting in the back of restaurants
and training in ad hoc locations," said Symbaluk. "Having our gear
sheltered, assembled and available for servicing, training, and preparation
will better enable our readiness when our community is in need."

Mayor Glenn Taylor said there were five groups in total that applied for the
2012 fundraiser and a selection committee chose HSAR using a screening
process and a matrix that specifically identifies the level of need and the
public awareness of the group’s activities, as well as the need to raise
awareness about the specific project.

"Based on that criteria and the fact that HSAR provides such an valuable
service to our community and is lacking – to some extent – in public
awareness we did choose to support them for next year’s event," he said.

HSAR is near and dear to Taylor’s heart, as he was one of the founding
members a number of years ago before he was on council.

"I’m very much looking forward to working with them now as they reach a new
level in their organization," he said.

Those interested in HSAR should check out their Facebook page by searching
"Hinton Search and Rescue" or visit
*http://hsar.hinton.ca*<http://hsar.hinton.ca/>

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PARTY!
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Come out and help Edmonton Regional SAR celebrate 15 years of search &
rescue on Saturday Sept. 24, 2011 at the Norwood Legion. Enjoy the
festivities and mingle with some friendly faces from the SAR community.
Tickets are $32.50 and must be purchased before Sept. 18th (no tickets sold
at the door, sorry). For more info, or to purchase tickets, please contact
Shannon at 780_440_1710 or via e_mail at
*shannon.dyrland at ersara.com*<shannon.dyrland at ersara.com>.

We'd love to see you there!

Cocktails (cash bar) _ 5:30pm

Buffet _ 7:00pm

Awards & programme _ 8:00pm

Music & mingle _ 9:30pm

Norwood Legion, 11150-82 St, Edmonton (plenty of free parking)

Stadium LRT Station

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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Parkland Search and Rescue is pleased to announce a five day Search Manager
course, September 19 to 23, 2011. The course will take place at the Parkland
Search and Rescue Hall in Stony Plain, Alberta. This is a granted course so
there is no cost for instruction. All instructional materials and some meals
will be provided. Members will be responsible for their own transportation,
accommodation, and some meal costs, although some assistance may be
available.

A deposit of $100 to hold you place in the course will be required with your
registration application. The deposit will be refunded as long as you attend
the course or notify us by August 1, 2011 if you need to cancel. Do not pay
the deposit until you placement in the course is verified by the Parkland
SAR Training Coordinator.

For further information and to register, contact Ed Hornby, Training
Coordinator, Parkland Search and Rescue at:
*edhornby at telus.net*<edhornby at telus.net>

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PLEASE HELP SARA HAPPENINGS
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Many of you receive my emails monthly asking for submissions to the next
issue of the newsletter. This is because I rarely originate any items in the
newsletter—it exists to disseminate YOUR messages, training announcements
and good news.

This request for submissions usually goes out around the 7th of the month.
This month, again, I discovered a slew of message failure notices, and only
two of you sent any new material.

I admit I grabbed as many group executives addresses as I could when I
started this editing position and likely many have become incorrect over the
years. If I have been sending requests for submissions to you and you no
longer are the person responsible for communication, please let me know and
I will correct my mail list.

If you are not on my request for submissions list but are the person
responsible for communicating with other groups through the newsletter
please send me your email addresses.

Thanks.

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SARA HAPPENINGS SUBMISSIONS
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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<http://hsar.hinton.ca/>PLEASE DO include contact
information for members to gain further
information. PLEASE DO NOT send me any .docx files; thanks.

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