NORTH STAR SEARCH AND RESCUE

1086 Mapleton Road

Mapleton, Maine  04757-4508

 

 

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Minutes for (May 28, 2000)

 

Roll Call of Officers:  Chief, Randy Michaud                                      Present

                                     Asst Chief, James Michaud                              Excused

                                     Secretary/Safety Officer, Dan LaLonde            Present

                                     Operations Officer, Dean Wiggins                    Present

                                     Field Training Officer, Jason Monarcha             Present

                                     Medical Officer, Lisa Michaud                         Present

 

Reading of Minutes: Accepted.

                                     Motion to waive reading of  Minutes.

                                     Motion:          Tonia LaLonde

                                     Second:          Lisa Michaud

                                     (Motion so carried)

 

 

Financial Report:        None Available.

 

 

 Business                    

                                     Motion to accept applications of Daniel Bishop

                                                                                          Jason Bishop

                                                                                          Shawn Cyr.

                                     Motion:          Jason Monarcha

                                     Second:          Zack Smith

                                     (Motion so carried)

 

           

 

Discussion     

 

Ø      Daniel Bishop was the last to find possible evidence during the Baxter State Park SAR. The finding of the old fire-pit seemed to attract the most attention of the day.

Ø      The Charleston Callout was impressive. NSSAR had 7 people on the road within an hour. NSSAR had gotten within 30 miles of Charleston when we got the call (via cell phone) that the subject had been located. NSSAR diverted to Baxter State Park for the following days exercise. Reportedly, 150 SAR volunteers and 4 equestrian SAR units hit the road sate wide.

Ø      Wardens’ Service, State Police, and other SAR units had many positive statements towards the NSSAR operation.

Ø      Randy is still checking on the bus for NSSAR.

Ø      Quote for insurance for NSSAR. The Cost will include liability for medical and property damage. Cost :$1065.00/year.

Ø      The 50/50 raffle ticket fund raiser was discussed. Northern Printers will extend credit to NSSAR and drop the price for us. Ticket should be ready within 1 week to ten days.

Ø      New hats will be made at a new vendor. They will be screened on rather than stitched. We will use the SAR patch emblem rather than the present on w/ exception of the Medical Officer.

Ø      NSSAR will not march in the Memorial Day Parade in PI. We will concentrate on the Potato Blossom Festival in Fort Fairfield.

Ø      June 17, Car Wash. Jason Bishop and Zack Smith to organize facilities.

Ø      Proposal by Jason Bishop to hold a Golf Tournament fundraiser. Limestone Country Club has extended an offer.

 

                                     Motion for Jason Bishop to Chair Golf Tournament fundraiser.

                                     Motion:          Dan LaLonde

                                     Second:          Lisa Michaud

                                     (Motion so carried)

 

Ø       The NSSAR van should be repaired this week.

Ø       June 3, 2000 Mock Night Search. Meet at Randy’s residence @ 7:00 p.m. Guest on this search will be a bloodhound search team.

Ø       Proposal by Zack Smith to reimburse Jason Bishop for SAR related tolls incurred on his cellular phone bill during the Charleston/Baxter SAR.

 

                                     Motion so moved.

                                     Motion:          Zack Smith

                                     Second:          Jason Monarcha

                                     (Motion so carried)

 

                                     Motion to adjourn @ 3:15.

                                     Motion:          Zack Smith

                                     Second:          Dean Wiggins

                                     (Motion so carried)

 

 

Minutes as heard by:                             Next Business Meeting: June 25, 2000

 

Lt. Daniel F LaLonde

 

Lt. Daniel F. LaLonde

Secretary/ Safety Officer

NS-SAR Association