Calendar/2009

March, 2009
March 3 - Overhead team scenarios

Chris Jorgensen (CSDA) and Cheryl Dash (LASARA) are planning a SAR Scavenger Hunt in Lethbridge on Sunday March 8th, 2009. Meet at Indian Battle Park, Fort Whoop-up parking lot at 10:00 am (drop dead  time 4:00 pm). The Scavenger hunt will take place within the city limits and consist of 8-10 stops with SAR related questions, activities and decisions. Teams will be put together that morning depending on how many people are participating. Certified dog teams will/can be used for several stops. Bring your gear (hint GPS is needed) and your knowledge! Prizes will be awarded! If you have questions contact Chris or Cheryl.... cjemail@shaw.ca or cdash@shaw.ca

April, 2009
April 7 - Bear Awareness

May, 2009
May 5 - Mock Search

For our regular monthly training in May Pincher SAR is having an urban mock search in the town of Pincher Creek. All Pincher SAR members and those interested in joining are invited, as well as our neighbouring SAR groups and RCMP members.

The exercise will start at 18:30 on May 5 and should finish by 21:30. Note that this is half an hour earlier than our regular meeting time.

Please plan to come on out.

If you have any questions, feel free to call or e-mail Brett Wuth, Neldon Hatch or Ron Hann.


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June, 2009
June 2 - GPS/maps

July, 2009
July 7 - GPS Poker Run

August, 2009
August 7 - Social The social is set to be held at the PC Legion on Friday, August 7th starting at 18:00 hrs. You can eat anytime because it is a cook your own deal.Prices for steak range between $10-14 dollars. Please RSVP to Janet at 403-627-7438 Be prepared to choose sirloin, new york or t-bone steaks when you RSVP

September, 2009
September 1 - Evacuation Strategies, use of stretcher, improvising stretcher, etc.

September 12 - Rope rescue team tours Transalta wind turbines.

October, 2009
October 6 - Using Radios

October 23 - Rope rescue team tours Canadian Hydro wind turbines.

October 24/25 - Provincial SAR Exercise at Rocky Mountain House

November, 2009
Monday November 2 - H2S training

Tuesday November 3 - AGM with a social to follow. Janet: Just a reminder that the AGM is coming up November 3 at 19:00 hrs. I know that everyone is waiting with baited breath to try out the delectable pot luck dishes and the desserts that are going to be served (by the way, I like CHEESECAKE). Please bring your own plates, silverware and serving spoons. Cups, napkins etc will be provided. Hope to see eveyone there! All new members are encouraged to attend as well.

Tuesday November 10 - Rope Rescue formative meeting

Thursday November 12 - H2S training

Saturday November 14 - H2S training

Thursday November 26 - H2S training

Saturday November 28 - H2S training

December, 2009
Tuesday December 1 - Avalanche beacons

Tuesday December 8 - Rope Rescue training


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