The next training session will be on Sunday 22nd of April at 3 Oaks High School in Summerside.
Training will begin at 0900hrs until 1700hrs.
Agenda – Woods lore for new members. Map and Compass refresher for existing members.
Please bring your own lunch and dress appropriately for the weather. This is a normal training session, travel costs will NOT be paid.
A car pool will leave Maple Hills Avenue (beside the airport) at approximately 0800hrs. Please let Jerry McKenna know if you plan to make use of the car pool.
If you have fund raising tickets please bring them along.
Members have the opportunity to purchase the new “GSAR” equipment hockey bags. The bags are black and orange, on wheels, heavy/strong material, will have the GSAR Logo and the members name on the side pocket, they come in two sizes, the 36 inch bag is $100.00 and the 40 inch bag is $105.00
If you are interested can you please advise Jerry McKenna as soon as possible. Payment won’t be required until the bags arrive, probably 10-14 days.
At the AGM on the 4th of March there were several changes to the Executive. Many thanks to those that were on the Executive and congratulations to the new members.
PEI GSAR is currently recruiting – Please see http://peisara.ca/recruittraining for additional information.
On Saturday, 04 Feb., PEIGSAR held a Navigation/Clue Awareness practice that went from daylight to darkness. I want to thank Devon Herring for all his work in setting this up in conjucntion with Parks Canada and Roger Steadman for his work in helping to facilitate the day. The course was well laid out and those who were there did very well at finding clues and navigating back to them in the darkness. It was a beautiful night as well. I was very impressed with my team of Jill Champion, Cynthia Yeo, and Ralph Peters. Thanks again Devon, job well done!
We have had to move our location for training down the road by 2 km. We will be at the Bubbling Springs trail. Signs should be set out on the road.
We have recently acquired a 15 seater passenger van capable of towing the Logistics/Kayak trailer. We hope to develop a list of GSAR members who will be able to drive the van with passengers or tow GSAR trailers.
GSAR members interested in operating the van to carry passengers require a Class 4 Drivers licence and must produce a Drivers Abstract . Requirements for a Class 4 licence are: Medical certificate Class 4 Drivers test and Drivers Licence change.
GSAR members interested in towing the GSAR Trailers can take a 2 day “trailer-ing” course in Slemon Park on March 10 & 11. NIF funding will cover the cost of the Course, (Registration, mileage, meals and accommodations (if required). Previous trailer-ing experience would be an asset. Space is limited (maximum 12)
If you are interested please advise Greg and Jerry :