[SARA-Members] Anticipated 2007-2008 SAR Training Grant - GROUP REQUESTS REQUIRED TO BE RESUBMITTED

[Cindy Heselton]

Anticipated 2007-2008 SAR Training Grant (for courses to be delivered in 2008-2009) - I know it's confusing...
 
I sincerely apologize for this but I may not be able to obtain all of the information submitted to Paul Olmstead on your preferences for courses funded by a an anticipated 2007-2008 SAR Training Grant for course delivery in 2008-2009.  Therefore, I will be requiring that they be resubmitted.   

The key opportunity in re-submitting is that groups can forward requests for courses that may not have been covered under previous grants.  Be prepared to provide a BRIEF statement of need, as well as course information (more likely needed for courses not previously covered).  Other requirements include:
1)     Each submission must have TWO contacts from the group
2)     We have requested that more specific information be provided on the course (actual title, estimated budget)
 
I’ve created a WIKI http://saralberta.dnsalias.org:8080/AEMAProposedGrantCourses2007 where you can post the courses you are considering submitting or courses that members need to take but you are not able to offer.   Note that you will still need to submit your information formally to the me.  I've revised Paul's form based on this new information and submitted it to the provincial training committee for review.  I hope to have it to you by the middle of the week.  The information will then be discussed among the training committee either via email or conference call and a decision made as to who can apply for what going forward.
 
Paul and AEMA had been discussing a new funding application process and I'm hoping to obtain details as soon as possible. Based on a brief discussion with AEMA, the application process will likely be split into a two part process - one being the submission of a Letter of Intent (to hold the course) and the other a formal application as well as an acknowledgement of compliance to adhering to the grant conditions.  In preparing this, you may have to provide information on the course budget, availability of instructors, ability to fill the course, coordination with other groups (either within the region or within the province)...unfortunately, I do not yet have the details.
 
Going forward, some of the following was discussed between Paul and AEMA...but keep in mind that some of this may not be implemented for quite some time (i.e. training grant funding available to groups in municipalities over 20,000), or at all...and some of them may be implemented this next year...
 
Key differences likely to result in going forward with AEMA may include:
 
PAST/CURRENT - EMA SAR Training Grant Process                                                      
Funding only available to municipalities smaller than 20,000
Only formal courses eligible and these must be courses that apply to all SAR groups                  
SAR Alberta Training Coordinator determines "who can apply for what" based on submissions received from groups                                  
Courses have maximum funding limit                                                     
Submissions of budgets not required (or not emphasized)                        
Courses must be delivered regionally (spots made available to others within the region)                    
One signature required on application
 
FUTURE - AEMA SAR Training Fund Process
Funding available to support ALL SAR groups
Courses, exercises and workshops will be considered including courses that fulfill the needs of particular groups based on their circumstances                              
SAR Alberta Training Committee determines who can apply for what" based on submissions received from groups                                          
Funding granted based on budget submitted 
Courses can be delivered within group or region (some courses such as Basic SAR Skills can be easily filled internally by one group)
Two signatures required on application 
 
This list may not be complete...but this will all be fleshed out as we move forward.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me (see below) or the provincial training committee at sara-train at castrov.cuug.ab.ca

Cindy Heselton 
Interim Provincial Training Coordinator
Director, South Central Region 
Search and Rescue Alberta (SAR AB)
Day (403) 268-5561 | Eve (403) 295-6474
 www.saralberta.org
Shared Calendar: http://our.calendars.net/sar-alberta/saralberta/
ITM Calendar: http://www.missioncontrol.co.nz/ITM/Calendar.aspx?id=3&mode=Calendar
SAR Alberta WIKI: http://saralberta.dnsalias.org:8080/FrontPage
 
Note: I do not have access to Yahoo during business hours.  If your issue is urgent, please email me at cindy.heselton at calgary.ca


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