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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Please note information below – it is
important for teams to contact Rocky SAR as soon as possible so they have an
idea of numbers for the meal.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;font-weight:bold'>VITAL STATS ON OPERATION OCTOPUS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>WHEN: October
24<sup>th</sup> and 25<sup>th</sup> – sign in will start at 0930 with the
exercise beginning at 1000. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> There
will be two operational periods of approximately 7 hours in duration –
please let us know if there is a preference.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> Sunday
a.m. will have a specific educational/training session with aims of being done
by noon on Sunday to allow for travel.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>WHERE: Chambers
Creek Group camps site located on the east side of Highway 11 approximately 35
kilometers from Rocky Mountain House (if you hit Nordegg you went too far). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> Camping
will be available, first come first serve at the group site but other areas
will be available such as <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Crimson</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Lake</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and Hela Ventures
(some cabins may also be available). The Chambers Creek general
campground is closed for the season. Further details will be forwarded on
as we have them.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>WHO: All
Alberta SAR members. Only those members with SAR Basics will be allowed
in the field. Those with quads will require the safety course and
appropriate gear. Any and all support and auxiliary personnel are welcome
and will be used both in the exercise scenario or as logistical help for the scenario.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>WHY: To
enhance inter-team relations and communication and to also show off the skills
of the SAR community in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">province</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Alberta</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Other important notes:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We will be taking a
group break from 1700-1900 hours on Saturday to enjoy a meal together and
mingle with team members as well as media and dignitaries<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> A pancake
breakfast will be provided on Sunday a.m. for all participants<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We need a team RSVP
by October 5<sup>th</sup> at the latest. Any sent after that will
not likely be fed. Please indicate which operational period you are
available for.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>There is potential
for some renumeration if receipts are kept. On that same note please
try and carpool etc. to decrease costs of such<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Make sure to
emphasize that we will be running this as a real search therefore people
must come prepared for the first 24 hours. One of the main goals is
to see how we can all perform on a large scale so there will be hiccups
etc. That is part of the learning process. Come prepared to give
your all, including constructive feedback on behalf of your team.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>If you have other thoughts or questions you can contact Edward Van
Heeren <a href="mailto:president@rockysar.com">president@rockysar.com</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Look forward to seeing you and yours in October!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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