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lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'>September 24<sup>th</sup>, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'>An open letter to all Civilian Search and
Rescue Volunteers:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'>The experience and commitment of SAR
volunteers is an important resource in assisting the RCMP in our delivery of
Search and Rescue Service throughout <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Alberta</st1:State></st1:place>.
Consequently, the “K” Division RCMP has implemented an award
program to acknowledge the contribution of Civilian Search and Rescue
Volunteers to the RCMP at our detachments throughout <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on">Alberta</st1:State></st1:place>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'>The award consists of a uniquely designed
certificate and lapel pin which will be presented to volunteers who have
completed five, ten, or fifteen years of Search and Rescue service. All Search
and Rescue volunteers are eligible to apply for the award, regardless of their
role with the team. The only eligibility requirements are that the volunteers
be a current member in good standing with his or her Search and Rescue team and
that they have volunteered the required number of years for the award requested<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'>It is our intention to maintain the program
through the future, and in the fullness of time, the award levels will be
increased to recognize volunteers reaching twenty or more years of service.
Once the years of historical service are accounted for and acknowledged, the
program will settle into a pattern of presenting the awards with natural
progression as volunteers move through the years of service landmarks.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'>As 2003 saw the launch of the program, we
realize that the service periods for eligible volunteers will vary widely, <b><u><span
style='font-weight:bold'>the cut off date for the year 2009 eligible service
has been set at </span>December 31<sup>st</sup>, 2009</u></b>, and any
volunteers having completed <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>five, ten,
fifteen or 20 years of service</span></b> as of that date are eligible for one
or more awards, matching their years of service. Search and Rescue groups are
invited to review their records and submit the names of eligible candidates,
and where applicable, indicate those volunteers deserving of multiple awards. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'>It is the responsibility the
volunteer’s Search and Rescue team, as well as the volunteer, to ensure
that an application is submitted to request an award. Applications must be
submitted to the <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>RCMP “K”
Division SAR Coordinator</span></b> by <b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>February
28<sup>th</sup>, </span>2010.</u></b> Incomplete applications will not be
considered and will be returned. Completed forms must be sent to the <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>RCMP “K” Division SAR Coordinator via </span><u>E-MAIL</u>:</b>
</span></font><span lang=EN-CA><a
href="../2008%20SAR%20Awards/mike.self@rcmp-grc.gc.ca"><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>mike.self@rcmp-grc.gc.ca</span></font></a></span><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'> OR </span></font><span
lang=EN-CA><a href="mailto:al.fraser@rcmp-grc.gc.ca"><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>al.fraser@rcmp-grc.gc.ca</span></font></a></span><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'> This is applicable to the
initial launch as well as through coming years. The RCMP will not be
maintaining a database of Search and Rescue volunteers and automatically
generating the awards. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'>The partnership between the RCMP and the
civilian Search and Rescue community is an integral part of our Search and
Rescue presence in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Alberta</st1:State></st1:place>
and we are grateful for your unselfish commitment to your community. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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6.0pt;margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sincerely yours<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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6.0pt;margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'>M. W. (Mike) SELF, Sgt.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'>“K” Division
Criminal Operations<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-4.3pt;text-align:justify'><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'>SAR Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-4.3pt'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:11.0pt'>11140 – <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address
w:st="on">109<sup>th</sup> Street</st1:address></st1:Street><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-4.3pt'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on"><font size=3 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:12.0pt'>Edmonton</span></font></st1:City><span
lang=EN-CA>, <st1:State w:st="on">AB</st1:State>, <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">T5G
2T4</st1:PostalCode></span></st1:place><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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