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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt">Anticipated 2007-2008 SAR Training Grant (for courses</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"> </SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt">to be delivered in 2008-2009) - I know it's confusing...</SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">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. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">The key opportunity in re-submitting is that g</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">roups can forward requests for courses that may not have been covered under previous grants.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>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:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">1)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">Each submission must have TWO contacts from the group<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">2)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">We have requested that more specific information be provided on the course (actual title, estimated budget)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">I¢ve created a WIKI <A href="http://saralberta.dnsalias.org:8080/AEMAProposedGrantCourses2007"><FONT color=#800080>http://saralberta.dnsalias.org:8080/AEMAProposedGrantCourses2007</FONT></A> where you can post the courses you are considering submitting or courses that members need to take but you are not able to offer. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><STRONG>Note that you will still need to submit your information formally to the me.</STRONG> 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.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">Paul and AEMA had been discussing a new funding application process and I'm hoping to obtain details as soon as possible. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">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...<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">Key differences likely to result in going forward with AEMA may include:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">PAST/CURRENT - EMA SAR Training Grant Process</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"> <B> </B><BR>Funding only available to municipalities smaller than 20,000</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">Only formal courses eligible and these must be courses that apply to all SAR groups <BR>SAR Alberta Training Coordinator determines "who can apply for what" based on submissions received from groups <BR>Courses have maximum funding
limit <BR>Submissions of budgets not required (or not emphasized) <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">Courses must be delivered regionally (spots made available to others within the region) <BR>One signature required on application<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">FUTURE - AEMA SAR Training Fund Process</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"><BR>Funding available to support ALL SAR groups<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">Courses, exercises and workshops will be considered including courses that fulfill the needs of particular groups based on their circumstances <BR>SAR Alberta Training Committee determines who can apply for what" based on submissions received from groups <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">Funding granted based on budget submitted <BR>Courses can be delivered within group or region (some courses such as Basic SAR Skills can be easily filled internally by one group)</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA">Two signatures required on application <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">This list may not be complete...but this will all be fleshed out as we move forward.</SPAN></P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"></SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal">If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me (see below) or the provincial training committee at <A href="mailto:sara-train@castrov.cuug.ab.ca">sara-train@castrov.cuug.ab.ca</A></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"></SPAN><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><FONT size=2><FONT size=3><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><FONT size=2><STRONG><FONT size=3>Cindy Heselton</FONT> </STRONG></FONT></FONT></P></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><FONT size=2><STRONG>Interim Provincial Training Coordinator<BR></STRONG>Director, South Central Region <BR>Search and Rescue Alberta (SAR AB)</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><FONT size=2>Day (403) 268-5561 | Eve (403) 295-6474</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size=2> </FONT><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://www.saralberta.org/" target=_blank rel=nofollow>www.saralberta.org</A></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Shared Calendar: </STRONG><A href="http://our.calendars.net/sar-alberta/saralberta/" target=_blank rel=nofollow><STRONG>http://our.calendars.net/sar-alberta/saralberta/</STRONG></A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>ITM Calendar: </STRONG><A href="http://www.missioncontrol.co.nz/ITM/Calendar.aspx?id=3&mode=Calendar" target=_blank rel=nofollow><STRONG>http://www.missioncontrol.co.nz/ITM/Calendar.aspx?id=3&mode=Calendar</STRONG></A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2>SAR Alberta WIKI:</FONT> </STRONG><A href="http://saralberta.dnsalias.org:8080/FrontPage" target=_blank rel=nofollow><STRONG><FONT size=2>http://saralberta.dnsalias.org:8080/FrontPage</FONT></STRONG></A></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><STRONG>Note: I do not have access to Yahoo during business hours. If your issue is urgent, please email me at </STRONG></FONT><A href="mailto:cindy.heselton@calgary.ca" target=_blank rel=nofollow><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><STRONG>cindy.heselton@calgary.ca</STRONG></FONT></A></DIV></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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