<DIV>Thank you Cindy</DIV>
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<DIV>Is their a reason why you didn't submit an expression of interest</DIV>
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<DIV>Rodney</DIV>
<DIV><BR><BR>----- Original Message -----<BR>From: Cindy Heselton <sarasouthcentraldirector@yahoo.ca><BR>Date: Thursday, December 20, 2007 1:47 am<BR>Subject: Expressions of Interest for SAR Alberta Provincial Training Coordinator<BR>To: sara-board@castrov.cuug.ab.ca, SAR AB Provincial Training Committee <sara-train@castrov.cuug.ab.ca>, sara-members@castrov.cuug.ab.ca, sara-traincoords@castrov.cuug.ab.ca<BR><BR>> Hi everyone,<BR>> <BR>> Sorry for the late reply...I promised this information to all of <BR>> the member groups as of Dec 15, 2007.<BR>> <BR>> As of the Dec 14, 2007 (and today as well) I have received only <BR>> ONE expression of interest for SAR Alberta Provincial Training <BR>> Coordinator (TC) - from Ric Henderson of Red Deer SAR. <BR>> This information is forwarded to you in the interests of <BR>> transparency. Although there was only one expression of <BR>> interest received, I still feel it was worthwhile to ensure that <BR>> the appointment is done in an open and transparent way. <BR>> Thank you to everyone for your patience.<BR>> <BR>> As planned, the SAR Alberta Executive will be considering this <BR>> application and making an announcement shortly as to the <BR>> appointment of the SAR Alberta Provincial Training Coordinator <BR>> at which time my term as SAR Alberta Interim Provincial Training <BR>> Coordinator will end.<BR>> <BR>> I will be meeting with the newly appointed TC and ensuring that <BR>> all of the information that I have received from the groups <BR>> regarding the training grant requests have been passed on.<BR>> <BR>> I look forward to working with the new TC and the member groups <BR>> as part of the provincial training committee. We have a <BR>> lot of work ahead of us!<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> Cindy Heselton <BR>> Interim Provincial Training Coordinator<BR>> Director, South Central Region <BR>> Search and Rescue Alberta (SAR AB)<BR>> Day (403) 268-5561 | Eve (403) 295-6474<BR>> www.saralberta.org<BR>> Shared Calendar: http://our.calendars.net/sar-alberta/saralberta/<BR>> ITM Calendar: <BR>> http://www.missioncontrol.co.nz/ITM/Calendar.aspx?id=3&mode=CalendarSAR Alberta WIKI: http://saralberta.dnsalias.org:8080/FrontPage<BR>> <BR>> NOT GETTING INFORMATION? Check out <BR>> 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@castrov.cuub.ab.ca list...<BR>> <BR>> Note: I do not have access to Yahoo during business hours. <BR>> If your issue is urgent, please email me at cindy.heselton@calgary.ca<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> ----- Forwarded Message ----<BR>> From: ric henderson <rhenderson@reddeercounty.ab.ca><BR>> To: Michelle Maschke <mdmaschke@yahoo.com>; Cindy Heselton <BR>> <sarasouthcentraldirector@yahoo.ca>Sent: Wednesday, November <BR>> 28, 2007 8:47:22 AM<BR>> Subject: RE: [SARA-TrainCoords] Call for Candidates - SAR <BR>> Alberta Provincial Training Coordinator - Deadline December 14, 2007<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> Well thank you Michelle! As I left an email for Cindy yesterday, <BR>> I have been moving, and away at a Council retreat, so hadn't had <BR>> a chance to speak to her yet.<BR>> <BR>> Cindy- as far as the request, please accept this as my <BR>> application for the Provincial Training Coordinator position.<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> Richard (Ric ) Henderson <BR>> 105 Logan Close, Red Deer Alberta T4R 2N9<BR>> h: 403.348.8868 w: 403.357.2371 c: <BR>> 403.505.3069 p: 403.304.3181 email <BR>> rhenderson@reddeercounty.ab.ca or <BR>> rjh1@telusplanet.net <BR>> Usually available 24 hours per day <BR>> <BR>> Member of Red Deer Search and Rescue GSAR and Technical Rescue <BR>> Team. Previously member of Parkland SAR and Northern Alberta <BR>> Aquatic Rescue Society.<BR>> SAR member since 1997, both Dive Rescue, and GSAR<BR>> SAR Manger trained 1998<BR>> Sar Fundamentals Instructor trained 2000<BR>> CER Instructor 2002- primary developer of CER participant <BR>> and instructor material<BR>> ICS 200 instructor trained 2005<BR>> Was RCMP "K" Division SAR Coordinator for 1997-2000, and am <BR>> fully aware of issues surrounding standards, training needs, etc.<BR>> <BR>> AEMA approved trainer for delivery of Emergency Management <BR>> training for municipalities<BR>> Visiting staff member at the Canadian Emergency Management <BR>> College in Ottawa as EOC Team Leader, service coach<BR>> I do have existing relationships with AEMA staff members.<BR>> <BR>> Fully aware of the AEMA sar training grant process. Was an <BR>> EMA ( Disaster Services at the time) District Officer when <BR>> the sar grants were introduced, and assisted with the <BR>> development of the process and compliance. As the Director of <BR>> Emergency management at Red Deer County am responsible for <BR>> completion of sar grant applications and compliance .<BR>> <BR>> I do not perceive any conflict of interest with this position, <BR>> and am agreeable to a multi year commitment.<BR>> <BR>> Ric Henderson<BR>> Community & Protective Services Director<BR>> Red Deer County<BR>> 38106 Rge. Rd. 275<BR>> Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9<BR>> Phone: 403.357.2371<BR>> www.reddeercounty.ab.ca<BR>> <BR>> 'Making Red Deer County a safer place to live, work, and grow'<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> From: Michelle Maschke [mailto:mdmaschke@yahoo.com] <BR>> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:44 PM<BR>> To: Cindy Heselton<BR>> Cc: ric henderson<BR>> Subject: Re: [SARA-TrainCoords] Call for Candidates - SAR <BR>> Alberta Provincial Training Coordinator - Deadline December 14, 2007<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> I nominate Ric Henderson RDSAR if no one has done this <BR>> yet. <BR>> Michelle Maschke Olds SAR <BR>> <BR>> Cindy Heselton <sarasouthcentraldirector@yahoo.ca> wrote: <BR>> Call for Candidates for Provincial Training Coordinator - <BR>> Deadline December 14, 2007 <BR>> <BR>> The SAR Alberta Board is seeking expressions of interest for the <BR>> position of Provincial Training Coordinator until the 2008 SAR <BR>> Alberta AGM. It is anticipated that the term will be <BR>> extended for at least one year after that and those interested <BR>> should be intending to fulfill the role beyond the 2008 <BR>> AGM. The Provincial Training Coordinator performs various <BR>> functions (and this may change as the relationship between AEMA <BR>> and SAR Alberta develops) including leading a committee of <BR>> volunteers to:<BR>> Further the capability of the groups to access and deliver <BR>> search and rescue training to their members <BR>> Liaise with AEMA on matters related to lead ministry training <BR>> requirements (accessing funds, training requirements and due <BR>> diligence, develop procedures, etc) <BR>> Provide advice and support to groups in obtaining and fulfilling <BR>> provincial training grants <BR>> Liaise with other SAR Alberta committees as required (i.e. <BR>> Standards) <BR>> Communicate to the SAR Alberta Executive, Board on training <BR>> matters that may impact SAR Alberta <BR>> If you are interested in fulfilling this role, please submit the <BR>> following (point form OK) to Cindy Heselton <BR>> sarasouthcentraldirector@yahoo.ca by December 14, 2007 (NO <BR>> EXCEPTIONS):Full name <BR>> Contact information (email, phone number, address) <BR>> Accessibility (i.e. how best can people contact you, during what <BR>> times) in the context of fulfilling the role <BR>> Experience with training management in search and rescue <BR>> SAR training grant experience <BR>> Potential conflicts of interest (perceived or real) <BR>> Ability to commit to the position beyond the 2008 AGM <BR>> This information will be made available to the membership and <BR>> the SAR Alberta Board on December 15, 2007. The SAR <BR>> Alberta Executive will make the final appointment by Dec 20, <BR>> 2007. FYI – I am not planning to submit my name for this <BR>> position but do plan to remain active in training management for <BR>> SAR Alberta.<BR>> Cindy Heselton <BR>> Interim Provincial Training Coordinator<BR>> Director, South Central Region <BR>> Search and Rescue Alberta (SAR AB)<BR>> Day (403) 268-5561 | Eve (403) 295-6474<BR>> www.saralberta.org<BR>> Shared Calendar: http://our.calendars.net/sar-alberta/saralberta/<BR>> ITM Calendar: <BR>> http://www.missioncontrol.co.nz/ITM/Calendar.aspx?id=3&mode=CalendarSAR Alberta WIKI: http://saralberta.dnsalias.org:8080/FrontPage<BR>> <BR>> Note: I do not have access to Yahoo during business hours. <BR>> If your issue is urgent, please email me at cindy.heselton@calgary.ca<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk <BR>> email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! 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