PLSAR Training & Events Calendar 2010

All members are encouraged to participate in all Tech Rescue Training. The type of Tech Training (Ice, Rope, Swift Water, Etc) will vary, depending on the season.

  • General Meetings are at 1900 (7:00PM) on the 2nd Friday of every month.
  • Board Meetings are at 1800 (6:00PM) and are held in conjunction with the General Meeting in March, June, September, and November/December.
  • The Snowmobile Unit normally conducts orientation rides on Thursdays during the winter. Contact Gary or Peggy Smith for times.
  • All Official SAR Training must be preapproved by BCSO and issued a Mission Number. Otherwise, equipment and individuals are not covered for damage, loss or injury.

January

08 – General Meeting– 1900 (7:00PM) at CP
14 – GPS 'Rhino Review' - 1700 (5:00PM) at CP - Lead: Mark Gilbert
16 – Snowmobile Unit Training – 1000 (10:00AM) at CP – Lead: Peggy Smith
29 – WTX-10 - Indian Creek CG - Leads: Bill Olmo/Mike Nielsen
30 – WTX-10 - Indian Creek CG - Leads: Bill Olmo/Mike Nielsen
31 – WTX-10 - Indian Creek CG - Leads: Bill Olmo/Mike Nielsen

February

12 – General Meeting – 1900 (7:00PM) at CP
20 – Ice Rescue Awareness – 1000 (10:00AM) at Hills - Leads: Peggy Smith/Bob Abbott

March

12 – 1st Qtr Board & General Meeting – 1800 (6:00PM) at CP
20 – Snowmobile Unit Training – 1000 (10:00AM) at CP – Lead: Peggy Smith
21 – Rope Rescue Review/Exercise – 1000 (10:00AM) at CP – Lead: Becca Tisdell

April

09 – General Meeting – 1900 (7:00PM) at CP
11 – First-Aid & CPR – 1000 (10:00AM) at Cp – Lead: Bob Abbott
18 – Firearms Policy & Qualifications w/ BCSO – 0900 (7:00PM) at CP – Lead: Mike Nielsen

May

14 – General Meeting – 1900 (7:00PM) at CP
16 – GPS – Basic & Intermediate w/ Field Exercise – 1000 (10:00AM) at CP – Lead: Tom Pell
28 – Mobilization for Chamber Auction – Lead: Mike Sudnikovich
29 – Assist PLCC PHP with Auction Detail – Lead: Mike Sudnikovich
30 – Demob for Chamber Auction – Lead: Mike Sudnikovich

June

11 – 2nd Qtr Board & General Meeting– 1800 (6:00PM) at CP
13 – Swift Water & Ropes Exercise – 1000 (10:00AM) at CP – Leads: Bill Olmo/Roger Lindsay

July

09 – General Meeting– 1900 (7:00PM) at CP
16 – Mobilization for HuckFest-10: Leads: Mike Nielsen & General Staff
17 – HUCKFEST-10 at Priest Lake Golf Course – All Members requested to assist
18 – Demo from HuckFest-10
24 – 10th Annual SAR-B-Q at Nielsen's at 1800 (6:00PM) – All Members and Guest Welcomed

August

13 – General Meeting– 1900 (7:00PM) at CP
21 – Firearms Policy and Qualifications with BCSO – 0900 (7:00PM) at CP – Lead: Mike Nielsen [This is a Make-up Class, if needed for 5 or more members]

September

10 – 3rd Qtr Board & General Meeting– 1800 (6:00PM) at CP
24 – Ropes-III Certification Course with Rescue Northwest – 1400 (2:00PM) at the CP: Lead: TBD – Class is confirmed
25 – Ropes-III Certification Course with Rescue Northwest – 1400 (2:00PM) at the CP: Lead: TBD – Class is confirmed
26 – Ropes-III Certification Course with Rescue Northwest – 1400 (2:00PM) at the CP: Lead: TBD – Class is confirmed

October

03 – Functional SAR Field MOCK Exercise – Location TBA, depending on level of interest and support: Lead: Jason Roberts
08 – General Meeting– 1900 (7:00PM) at CP
10 – Wilderness First-aid & CPR – 1000 (10:00AM) at Cp – Lead: Bob Abbott

November

12 – 4th Qtr Board & General Meeting– 1800 (6:00PM) at CP
14 – Avalanche & Beacon Awareness – 1000 (10:00AM) at CP – Lead: Lucas Wingert

December

10 – Continuation (if necessary) of 4th Qtr Board & General Meeting– 1800 (6:00PM) at CP
Meetings and Training are normally suspended during December.