[SARA-Members] Expressions of Interest for SAR Alberta Provincial Training Coordinator

Thu Dec 20 01:44:26 MST 2007

Hi everyone,

Sorry for the late reply...I promised this information to all of the member groups as of Dec 15, 2007.

As of the Dec 14, 2007 (and today as well) I have received only ONE expression of interest for SAR Alberta Provincial Training Coordinator (TC) - from Ric Henderson of Red Deer SAR.  This information is forwarded to you in the interests of transparency.  Although there was only one expression of interest received, I still feel it was worthwhile to ensure that the appointment is done in an open and transparent way.  Thank you to everyone for your patience.

As planned, the SAR Alberta Executive will be considering this application and making an announcement shortly as to the appointment of the SAR Alberta Provincial Training Coordinator at which time my term as SAR Alberta Interim Provincial Training Coordinator will end.

I will be meeting with the newly appointed TC and ensuring that all of the information that I have received from the groups regarding the training grant requests have been passed on.

I look forward to working with the new TC and the member groups as part of the provincial training committee.  We have a lot of work ahead of us!

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

NOT GETTING INFORMATION?  Check out http://saralberta.dnsalias.org:8080/SARATrainCoordsEMailingList to see if you're listed as a training coordinator on the group contact lists...also, anyone interested in training can sign up for the sara-traincoords at castrov.cuub.ab.ca list...

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

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: ric henderson <rhenderson at reddeercounty.ab.ca>
To: Michelle Maschke <mdmaschke at yahoo.com>; Cindy Heselton <sarasouthcentraldirector at yahoo.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 8:47:22 AM
Subject: RE: [SARA-TrainCoords] Call for Candidates - SAR Alberta Provincial Training Coordinator - Deadline December 14, 2007

Well thank you Michelle! As I left an email for Cindy yesterday, I have been moving, and away at a Council retreat, so hadn't had a chance to speak to her yet.

Cindy- as far as the request, please accept this as my application for the Provincial Training Coordinator position.

Richard (Ric ) Henderson   
105 Logan Close, Red Deer Alberta  T4R 2N9
h: 403.348.8868  w: 403.357.2371  c: 403.505.3069  p: 403.304.3181 email rhenderson at reddeercounty.ab.ca    or rjh1 at telusplanet.net

Usually available 24 hours per day 

Member of Red Deer Search and Rescue GSAR and Technical Rescue Team. Previously member of Parkland SAR and Northern Alberta Aquatic Rescue Society.
SAR member since 1997, both Dive Rescue, and GSAR
SAR Manger trained 1998
Sar Fundamentals Instructor trained 2000
CER Instructor 2002-  primary developer of CER participant and instructor material
ICS 200 instructor trained 2005
Was RCMP "K" Division SAR Coordinator for 1997-2000, and am fully aware of issues surrounding standards, training needs, etc.

AEMA approved trainer for delivery of Emergency Management training for municipalities
Visiting staff member at the Canadian Emergency Management College in Ottawa as EOC Team Leader, service coach
I do have existing relationships with AEMA staff members.

Fully aware of the AEMA sar training grant process. Was an EMA  ( Disaster Services at the time) District Officer when the sar grants were introduced, and assisted with the development of the process and compliance. As the Director of Emergency management at Red Deer County am responsible for completion of sar grant applications and compliance .

I do not perceive any conflict of interest with this position, and am agreeable to a multi year commitment.

Ric Henderson
Community & Protective Services Director
Red Deer County
38106 Rge. Rd. 275
Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9
Phone: 403.357.2371
www.reddeercounty.ab.ca

'Making Red Deer County a safer place to live, work, and grow'

From: Michelle Maschke [mailto:mdmaschke at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:44 PM
To: Cindy Heselton
Cc: ric henderson
Subject: Re: [SARA-TrainCoords] Call for Candidates - SAR Alberta Provincial Training Coordinator - Deadline December 14, 2007

I nominate Ric Henderson RDSAR if no one has done this yet.  
Michelle Maschke Olds SAR 

Cindy Heselton <sarasouthcentraldirector at yahoo.ca> wrote: 
Call for Candidates for Provincial Training Coordinator - Deadline December 14, 2007 

The SAR Alberta Board is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Provincial Training Coordinator until the 2008 SAR Alberta AGM.  It is anticipated that the term will be extended for at least one year after that and those interested should be intending to fulfill the role beyond the 2008 AGM.  The Provincial Training Coordinator performs various functions (and this may change as the relationship between AEMA and SAR Alberta develops) including leading a committee of volunteers to:
Further the capability of the groups to access and deliver search and rescue training to their members 
Liaise with AEMA on matters related to lead ministry training requirements (accessing funds, training requirements and due diligence, develop procedures, etc) 
Provide advice and support to groups in obtaining and fulfilling provincial training grants 
Liaise with other SAR Alberta committees as required (i.e. Standards) 
Communicate to the SAR Alberta Executive, Board on training matters that may impact SAR Alberta 
If you are interested in fulfilling this role, please submit the following (point form OK) to Cindy Heselton sarasouthcentraldirector at yahoo.ca by December 14, 2007 (NO EXCEPTIONS):
Full name 
Contact information (email, phone number, address) 
Accessibility (i.e. how best can people contact you, during what times) in the context of fulfilling the role 
Experience with training management in search and rescue 
SAR training grant experience 
Potential conflicts of interest (perceived or real) 
Ability to commit to the position beyond the 2008 AGM 
This information will be made available to the membership and the SAR Alberta Board on December 15, 2007.  The SAR Alberta Executive will make the final appointment by Dec 20, 2007.  FYI – I am not planning to submit my name for this position but do plan to remain active in training management for SAR Alberta.
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

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