Old Calendar History 2006

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OLD CBSAR CALENDAR HISTORY

YEAR 2007:

Thursday 27 December: Fire Station #2, 1800. Training with CBEMS. Topic is extremity injuries. Presenter is Jeff Isaac. Dinner to follow.

Sat, December 8: Snow machine field training with Jack Hughes (no-snow date 15 December). Beginning 0800 at the cache. We will uncover the snowmobiles, practice loading and unloading them, and spin them around the parking lot. Hope you can help.

December 5: Zach Springer speaking on his experience on Denali rescue patrol with Lee Lynch talking about high altitude pulmonary edema.

CBSAR training on 12/5 is cancelled in lieu of Avalanche Awareness Night. Team members are encouraged to attend. From the Avy Center: AVALANCHE AWARENESS NIGHT ON DECEMBER 5TH AT THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT 6:00 PM . There will be cheap beer, Pizza, an awesome raffle with beacons, skins and more. Plus a great presentation about avalanches. Come help your local Avalanche Center by coming to our main fundraiser of the season. Linkage: http://www.cbavalanchecenter.org/

November 28: Beginning 1800 at the cache. Topic is winter technical systems as well as a quick presentation on notable topics from the International Technical Rescue Symposium. Nominations for December Board elections will be taken also. See the Notice Of Elections that will be sent out soon.

November 21: Nicholas Kempin, winter technical systems update.>> Due to the holiday, many team members are unable to attend the training scheduled for 11/21. As such, this training is re-scheduled for Wednesday, November 28 beginning 1800 at the cache.

November 14: A special training on how to use the team computer in search planning will take place at the Crested Butte Bank Conference Room from 1800 to 2100 PM. This training is for persons who want to help the I.C. by operating the Team Computer. The only skill needed is the ability to navigate abound a computer, use a mouse to do drag and click functions and some ability to read Topographical Maps. You get extra credit for calculating "ACTIVE" status by attending this training. Please let me know if you plan to attend the training (via. return e-Mail) so we know how many copies of the manual to publish. If you plan to attend and have a laptop with "TOPO" software pleas let me know. We can use as many computers as we can get. Team Leaders are also welcome to attend to share your expertise with the class and to see what is being taught. Coordinator: Charlie Dumas

10 November: Rigging for winter; snow machines, technical snow gear, tire chains and other stuff you wish that you knew how to use. Ric Ems will also do a radio training to update the team on the new programming of the radios and general radio orientation. At the cache, 0800.

7 November: Everything you’ve always wanted to know about being cold, frozen, drown and buried, by Jeff Isaac. 1800 at the cache.

17 October, 1800 – 2000: Beacon and avi preparedness night session with our resident expert and avalanche forecaster, Ben Pritchett. This will be an update on the current crop of beacons, search methods for single and multiple burials, and probing and shoveling techniques.

6 October 0900 – 1200: Technical gear update for rock and snow; training with the new gear and systems for rock and snow with Mike Kingsbury and Randy Felix.

3 October, 1800 – 2000: What’s in your pack? Tina Kempin wants to know. Bring your SAR pack and share your tricks, tips, and secrets.

THU, 27 Sep 27, 1800 – 2000: Joint training with Fire and EMS; water recovery field exercise – vehicle in the river.

WED NIGHT TRAINING, Sep 19, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD; Subject: TBD: Cancelled

SAT FIELD TRAINING, Sat, Sep 8, 2007: Time: 0800 hours; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD; Subject: ; Note: bring gear for the field. Replaced by Fri Session above.

FIELD TRAINING: Fri, Sep 7, 2007: Time: 20:00 – 22:00 hours; Where: Cache; Leader: SAR response headed by Bob Wojtalik and Mike Kingsbury; Subject: Night SAR Exercise with WALS. CBSAR will respond as command, control, and rescue for a mock disaster being handled by students in the Wilderness Advanced Life Support class run by Jeff Isaac and Erik Forsythe. This is one of those full-blown rescue scenarios you’ve heard about. Come prepared to be in the dark with 20 doctors, PA’s, and paramedics from all over the country. . Note: bring gear for the field.

WED NIGHT TRAINING, Sep 5, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Where: Cache; Leader: Bob Wojtalik; Subject: SAR Discussion: How SAR happens, politics and practice

WED NIGHT TRAINING, Aug 15, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD; Subject: TBD

RESCHEDULED: Tue, July 24: Land Navigation Course (A Public Service Program, open to all):

Dates: ~~Wed July 25,~~ Tue, July 24 (6:00 PM) & Sat July 28 (9:00 AM)

Location: July 24 … Fire House # 2 in Mount Crested Butte

July 28 … Meet at the 4 way stop

Purpose: Teach beginner and intermediate level land navigation as a community service project by Crested Butte Search and Rescue

Course Objective: Participants will gain basic skills needed for land navigation including how to use maps, compass and GPS. After attending both sessions of this class, participants will be able to practice land navigation on their own.

Contact: Contact Charley Dumas 349-9450 or CharleyElk@aol.com to reserve a spot in the class.

Cost: Free. Donations will be accepted.

Equipment Needed: Bring as many of the following as possible … compass, maps, pencil, paper for taking notes and making calculations, straight edge, and GPS. For the field session dress appropriately for hiking in the woods, bring water, snacks, and all your land navigation tools.

Course Outline: The course will consist of two sessions. The Wednesday session will be in a classroom setting with lecture and exercises. The Saturday session will be in the field with real world use of the materials learned in the first session. Attendance at the first session will be required for participation in the second session. Members of Crested Butte Search and Rescue will lecture, assist in exercises, and create field test for participants.

Classroom (2 ½ hours)

I. Maps / Coordinates

A. Plotting locations

1. Latitude & Longitude

2. UTM

B. Using TOPO maps

C. Compass

1. Magnetic north & Declination

2. Traveling to locations identified on a map

3. Finding where you are by using the Compass and Map

II. GPS Basics

A. How the GPS works

B. Danger of using the GPS only

C. Review of GPS menus

D. Using GPS with maps

1. Map vs. GPS settings

2. Getting close with the map before using the GPS

3. Navigating with the GPS

Recap / Questions & Answers to end the session

Field Exercise (2 ½ to 4 hours)

III. Recognizing Land Features

(Map vs. features)

IV. Traveling With Map & Compass

A. Plotting a course

B. Setting the compass

C. Skirting obstacles

V. Using the GPS

A. Marking waypoints

B. Naming waypoints

C. Traveling to waypoints

D. Creating tracks

E. Backtracking

Questions and Answers / Recap

WED NIGHT TRAINING & ELECTIONS: Wed, Aug 1, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD; Subject: Training is summer medical. Elections: Shawn Williams and Jeff Isaac are running for Training Officer. Erik Forsythe is running for Non-Officer Board seat.

CANCELLED WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, July 25, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Elections; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD;

SARCON is taking place at Western State College this weekend, July 20. There are three open spots for the IS 300 class (incident command) and they are being offered to us free of charge at this point. If anyone would like to attend, let me know and I will get you connected with the right person. Class starts Friday. Thanks, Nicholas

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, July 18, 2007: Just a reminder that we do not have training tonight. We do have training and elections on the 25th beginning 1800 at the cache. The change this month is due to the 4th falling on the first Wednesday.

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, July 14, 2007: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: Swift water Training-; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD; Note: bring gear for the field.

The first day of the class has been rescheduled to Tuesday 7/24 to not conflict with S&R training and the election scheduled for the 25th. To date I have only had one person agree to help. If we are ever going to raise enough money to move the cache or get a new building, we need to step up during these fund raising events. Please help. Charley

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, July 11, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Search Training; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD; Note: Elections - round two: Elections will be held for Training Office and an open Non-Officer Board position on July 25th, 1800 at the cache. Look for an update regarding who is running for what later this week.

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, June 20, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Navigation Training/Elections; Where: Fire House Station #2 in Mt CB; Leader: TBD; Comments:

We will not go into the field. Please park in back of the firehouse and go up to the second floor meeting room. If you need a ride from town please arrange for your own transportation.

In addition to the election of officers, Charley Dumas will lead a land navigation training. Please bring personal maps, compasses, GPS, map overlays, and any other land navigation tools you have. There will be enough material covered to keep the interest of beginners, intermediate and advanced navigators.

The presentation will end at 8:00, but Charley will stay till 9:00 PM. to make sure all your questions are addressed. Charley will arrive at the station at 4:00 PM to set up. He is looking for one or two people to help in set up and take down. Please call him at 349-9450 or e-mail to charleyelk@aol.com if you can help.

>> Note shift in dates in July because of the 4th Celebration.

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, June 9, 2007: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: Swift water Training-; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD; Note: bring gear for the field.

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, June 6, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Swift water Rescue Training / Nominations for BOD Elections/Charlie; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD

Notice of Elections is below. We will take nominations tonight.

Crested Butte Search and Rescue

NOTICE OF ELECTIONS

To be held June 20, 2007 1800 at the cache

Seat up for election: Presently held by:

VP Shawn Williams

Treasurer Tina Kempin

Equipment officer Randy Felix

Non-Officer seat Karen Williams

Nominations can be made any time before the election.

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, May 16, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Scree Evacuation Full Scenario; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD; Note: bring gear for the field.

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, May 5, 2007: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: High Angle Training Full Scenario; Where: Cache; Leader: Randy; Note: bring gear for the field.

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, May 2, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: High Angle Training; Where: Cache; Leader: Randy

Note: No Sat or 3rd Wed Training in April.

Re-scheduled: Wed, Apr 4, 2007: Time: SPECIAL TIME: 1745 hours; Subject: Lift Ticket Program Training with St. Anthony's Flight For Life. This is our annual training with the Flight For Life folks. This one is always entertaining and a good time. Since some of our usual parking area will need to be free of cars for the landing zone, please be mindful of where you park so as not to interfere with the bus barn and buses; Where: Cache; Leader: Jake

ELK MOUNTAIN GRAND TRAVERSE: Fri, Mar 30, 2007: During the day: Registration, etc., Midnight: Race Starts; Sat, Mar 31, 2007: Race continues much of the day. Team members should already have assignments for this. Contact Bob Wojtalik if you want to be a part of the EMGT and do not have an assignment yet.

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, Mar 10 2007: Time: 0600 hours; Subject: Training in support of the "Super Tour". Volunteers are needed for this event. Contact Randy Felix (596-4704) or Jack Hughes (209-2911), h 349-5113, c 596-4704, Box 2661, randyfelix@hotmail.com. Where: Cache; Leader: TBD

BANFF FILM FESTIVAL: Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10, 2007. Paul Hird (349-7241) will appreciate help with unloading and setting up the equipment late Friday afternoon, with various tasks before and during the Film showings both nights, as well with re-packing the equipment and restoring the Center for the Arts after the Saturday evening show. Show starts Fri & Sat night @ 1900 hrs.

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Mar 7, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Avalanche Training. Be ready to go into the field; Where: Cache; Leader: Ben P.

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Feb 21, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Kebler Pass Training- Be ready to go into the field; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, Feb 10 2006: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: Lift Ticket Program Training with St. Anthony's Flight For Life. This is our annual training with the Flight For Life folks. This one is always entertaining and a good time. Since some of our usual parking area will need to be free of cars for the landing zone, please be mindful of where you park so as not to interfere with the bus barn and buses; Where: Cache; Leader: Jake CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER, SEE NEW DATE

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Feb 7, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: What's in your pack? Come to training with your back country pack and share your secrets (where you keep the booze). Also, sled work; Where: Cache; Leader: Tina

Tue, Feb 6, CBSAR BOARD MEETING: 6p @ Jack Hughes house. Go 2 miles up Washington Gulch, turn right into Meridian Lake Subdivision, follow main road almost to the top, turn left onto Wolverine Circle. We are the first house on the right, pale green. 55 Wolverine Circle. 349-6550

ALLEY LOOP RACE: Fri, Feb 2, 2007: Registration; Sat, Feb 3, 2007: The Races start about 9:00 a.m.

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Jan 17, 2007: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Winter Medical training; Where: Cache; Leader: Jeff Isaac and/or Erik Forsythe.

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Jan 3, 2007: Cancelled.

YEAR 2006:

Thanks to our outgoing Training Officer Ben for all of his work especially during preparation for the re-cert. Nicholas

Wednesday December 20, 2006: Elections; Pot-luck dinner party; at 1800, at Fire Station 2 (Mt. CB)

NOTICE OF ELECTIONS, CBSAR Board of Directors, December 20^th 2006 , The following Director seats are up for election: President (currently held by Nicholas Kempin), Secretary (currently held by Charley Dumas), Training Officer (currently held by Ben Pritchett), Non-Officer Director (currently held by Jack Hughes) Non-Officer Director (currently held by Ross Orton).

Wednesday December 6, 2006 (at the cache): Re-Cert de-brief; Snowmobile loading/unloading/jumping; Nominations for BOD elections. Nominations for BOD seats can be made at the regular training on December 6^th or anytime prior to the election. Depending on interest from team members, we will also have a snowmobile training on a Saturday to get the snowmobiles out and run them a bit. We will discuss this training on the 6th.

MRA RE-CERTIFICATION, Sat, Nov 11-12, 2006: Time: 0800 hours; arrive by 0730; Where: TBD; Leader: TBD; This is the big event!! Notes: Wear & bring field gear>> This notice is to confirm that (per the examiners) we will be starting the Re-Cert scenarios at 0800 on Saturday and Sunday. That means we need to be able to leave the cache at 0800 to head to the scenario. Please report to the cache no later than 0730. Team Leaders will likely be there earlier than that if you have any questions you need to ask. Time to show our stuff! <<

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, Nov 4, 2006: Time: 0900 hours; Subject: MRA preparation: High Angle; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD; Notes: Wear & bring field gear; This will be run like a real mission so make sure you have all of your gear (especially helmet, harness, and gloves) dialed in and are ready to go. Thanks to everyone for all the time put into this, I look forward to showing the other MRA teams what we can do. Thanks, Nicholas

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Nov 8, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: MRA preparation: We will use this time to get all the gear organized and finalize plans for the test. This will be an important meeting for all those taking part in the test so your attendance is greatly appreciated.; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Nov 1, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: MRA preparation: High Angle; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD

>> NOTE: Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, October 29, 2006.

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, Oct 28, 2006: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: Winter - Avalanche, Patient Packaging, and Extrication; Where: Cache; Leader: Ben & Ian; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Oct 25, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Winter - Avalanche, Patient Packaging, and Extrication; Where: Cache; Leader: Ben & Ian

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, Oct 21, 2006: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: Winter - Avalanche, Patient Packaging, and Extrication; Where: Cache; Leader: Ben & Ian; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Oct 18, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Winter - Avalanche, Patient Packaging, and Extrication; Where: Cache; Leader: Ian, Randy, and Bob

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, Oct 14, 2006: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: High Angle Systems; Where: Cache; Leader: Ian, Randy and Bob; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Oct 11, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: MRA preparation: High Angle Systems; Where: Cache; Leader: Ian, Randy, and Bob

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, Oct 7, 2006: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: High Angle Systems; Where: Cache; Leader: Ian, Randy and Bob; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Oct 4, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: MRA preparation: High Angle Systems; Where: Cache; Leader: Ian, Randy, and Bob

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, Sept 23, 2006: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: Search Scenario with patient packaging.; Where: Cache; Leader: ?; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Sept 20, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: MRA preparation, search scenario; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD

>> ** REVISED**<< SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, Sept 16 2006: We have training Sat 9/16 beginning at 0900 at Fire Station 3 in CB South. This training is being taught by Jo Ben Slivka from Summit County. Jo Ben has run many searches and represents the state of the art in search management. I hope you all can come out for what should be a great training. This was originally scheduled to be a two day training but has been changed to one day so hopefully more folks will be
able to attend. Lets have a good turnout as Jo Ben is coming here free of charge to help out our team and this training will be helpful for our re-cert. Thanks for reading, Nicholas. www.crestedbuttesar.org

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, Sept 9, 2006: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: WSC-MRT will set and run a High Angle Scenario; Where: Cache; Leader: ?; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Sept 6, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: MRA testing organization; Where: Cache; Leader: Ben Pritchett

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Aug 16, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Quick Mission; Where: Cache; Leader: Shawn Williams and Jack Hughes

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, Aug 5, 2006: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: Search Mission with Technical Problem; Where: Cache; Leader: Nicholas Kempin; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Aug 2, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Navigation; Where: Special-see below; Leader: Charlie Dumas & John Young

The training will be at Firehouse #2 which is located in MT Crested Butte. Parking is in the rear of the firehouse. For those of you who want to car-pool, Ross will drive one of the team vehicles. Meet at the cache at 5:50 PM. Please be on time.

Make sure to bring all the gear you have for navigation. GPS, GPS to computer cords, UTM map overlays, personal maps, compasses, long rulers for marking grid lines, personal maps, and field gear (including headlamps in case we get to try out our skills in the field), etc.

If someone wants to join Charley to help setup the projector, please come 1/2 hr. early.

We will provide new information for each of the following:

Beginners: Will get basics of map reading, using a compass, and a brief review of the GPS.

Intermediates: Will learn about Lat. and Long. vs. the UTM system, how to communicate to the IC and to helicopters, and how to use a GPS on search missions.

Experts: Will see the new computer in action. This will show Team Leaders and Search Mission Planners how this powerful tool can help in search planning. It's my hope you will ask questions about things you would like the search planner to do for you, using this tool. I'll also be encouraging you to cover points I overlook.

Thanks, Charley Dumas

SUN, July 30, 2006: Time: ?, Subject: CB Trials Triathlon; Where: TBD; Leader: Tina Kempin; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, July 19, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: 3rd Man, Rope Pro, Spotter; Where: Cache; Leader: Shawn Williams; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

SARCON CONFERENCE: July 21-23, 2006 at Western State College in Gunnison. www.sarcon06.org Shawn Williams is going.

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, July 8, 2006: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: Medical Mission with Technical Problems; Where: Cache; Leader: Jeff Isaac; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, July 5, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Medical Update; Where: Cache; Leader: Jeff Isaac

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, June 24, 2006: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: High Angle Scenario; Where: Cache; Leader: Bob Wojtalik and Nicholas Kempin; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, June 21, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Patient Packaging; Where: Cache; Leader: Ross Orton; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, June 10, 2006: Time: 0800 hours; Subject: High Angle Scenario; Where: Cache; Leader: Randy Felix with help from Pete Davis; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, June 7, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Elections and High Angle Systems ; Where: Cache; Leader: Randy Felix with help from Pete Davis; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

NOTICE OF ELECTION
 
TO: CBSAR, FROM: Nicholas Kempin, RE: Elections
 
The following seats are up for election on June 7th, 2006:
 
Vice President - currently held by Shawn Williams, Jack Hughes also running
 
Treasurer - currently held by Tina Kempin
 
Equipment Officer - currently held by Jeff Schmillen
 
Non-Officer Board Member - currently held by Karen Williams
 
Election will be held on June 7th, 2006 at our regularly scheduled training at the
cache.
 
Only active members may vote.  If you are unsure of your status please contact
Charley Dumas or Nicholas Kempin.

SAT FIELD TRAINING: Sat, May 20, 2006: Time: 0900 hours; Subject: Vail Retest; Where: Cache; Leader: Shawn Williams; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, May 17, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Vehicles & Radios; We will also start the nomination process for the June Board of Directors Elections; Where: Cache; Leader: Rick Ems

SAT FIELD TRAINING, Sat, Feb 4, 2006: Time: 0900: Scree Evacuation Scenario; Where: Cache; Leader: Jack Hughes; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, May 3, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Scree Evacuation; Low Angle Systems Review; Where: Cache; Leader: Ben Pritchett; Note: Weather permitting, dress and gear up for field operations. Submitted by Nickolas Kempin.

BOARD MEETING: Tue, May 2, 2006: Time: TBD, Where: TBD

WED NIGHT TRAINING: Wed, Apr 5, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Search Management, and possibly a de-briefing on the Grand Traverse; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD

RE-CERTIFICATIONS AT OTHER SAR'S: Evaluators and observers are needed for both reserts shown below. Contact Randy Felix if you have more specific questions or want to participate. Vail Mountain Rescue Group, Vail CO, April 1 & 2; and El Paso County Search & Rescue, Colorado Springs CO, April 29 & 30.

ELK MOUNTAIN GRAND TRAVERSE: Registration will be Friday morning, March 31 and the race is scheduled to start at Midnight the same day. Typically, a CBSAR organization and planning meeting will be held the third Wednesday of the month before the Race......so this year it should be Wednesday, March 15, but date this will be firmed up shortly by our leaders. See http://www.elkmountaintraverse.org. Submitted by Pete Davis.

WED NIGHT TRAINING, Wed, Mar 15, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours: Subject: Final Preparations for Grand Traverse; Where: Cache; Leader: TBD; Notes: Submitted by Nicholas.

BANFF FILM FESTIVAL: Will be the evenings of Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11, 2006. Paul Hird will need help with set up of projection gear, etc. late afternoon on Friday and will want a lot of help from about 6 p.m. on. Paul will also need help from a number of people during and after the Saturday show as all has to be picked up, packed up etc. Please call Paul and volunteer to help. Submitted by Pete Davis.

Update from Tina on 3/10: Paul Hird needs our help setting up beginning at 3:30 p.m. this afternoon at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. If you have to work and can't get there until later, that's fine too. You will be rewarded with pizza! The films start at 7 p.m. On Saturday Paul won't need volunteers to show up until 6 p.m. (again, films at 7 p.m.), but he will need help tearing down after the show. There will also be pizza on Saturday beforehand. Please remember that this is a HUGE fundraiser for Crested Butte Search and Rescue! This event is also great publicity for our team. Not to mention you will get to see some incredible films! Hope to see everyone there!

SAT FIELD TRAINING, Sat, Mar 4, 2006: NO training on Sat this month, due to heavy involvement in the Grand Traverse and Film Festival, per Ben Pritchett.

WED NIGHT TRAINING, Wed, Mar 1, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours: Subject: SAR Role & Planning for Grand Traverse event; Where: Cache; Leader: Karen Reader; Notes: This race is a ton of fun to support, is great SAR experience (potentially if something happens), and there is a killer volunteer party with great prizes afterwards. If anyone knows that they would like to be on-course between Mt. CB (brush creek side) and the Friend's Hut, please email Karen Reader directly and she can slot you in. At the meeting we will review our role, our response plan, command chain, gear list and expectations. Also, we welcome people on course from outside the team, so if you know anyone and/or have friends that would like to spend the night out at one of the check points, have them email Karen Reader.

WED NIGHT TRAINING, Wed, Feb 15, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours: Subject: Winter transportation, snow machine use, towing skiers, loading & unloading snow machines from the trailers; Where: Cache; Leader: Shawn Williams; Notes: Wear outdoor gear. If you want to practice being towed, bring skies. Submitted by Shawn Williams.

SAT FIELD TRAINING, Sat, Feb 4, 2006: Time: 0900-?: Joint training with WSCSAR, full avalanche scenario; Where: Cache; Leader: To be announced; Notes: Wear & bring field gear

WED NIGHT TRAINING, Wed, Feb 1, 2006: Time: 1800-2000 hours; Subject: Preparation for our Saturday avalanche training. These are both very important trainings; Where: This one will be indoors at the cache ; Notes: none

BOARD MEETING, Mon, Jan 30, 2006: Time: ??; Notes: at Janae's House; all are welcome but call Secretary to reserve a spot.