ESCAPE 2018 - Highlights
WE BROKE A RECORD WITH OVER 230 IN ATTENDANCE THIS YEAR!
ESCAPE 2018 was held at the Philmont Scout Ranch from April 26-29, 2018. Volunteers from 33 New Mexico teams attended this year’s event either as participants or instructors or both! We had 35 instructors help us sharpen our SAR skills and learn new ones over the three-day event. And there were a number of guests from other SAR-related organizations, too! We had 3 out-of-state nationally recognized K9 instructors and guest speaker Chris Young from the Bay Area informing us on new SAR technology and investigative techniques.
We had classes covering the full spectrum of SAR, from techniques for search, to technical rope rescue, medical, communications, new intelligence gathering, working with horse and dog teams, and more, all in the setting of the beautiful Philmont Scout Ranch which was extremely conducive for camaraderie. We offered 76 courses, including 15 that provided medical continuing education units (CEUs) and 7 that provided state continuing education certification credits. Four participants passed their HAM license exam, 34 passed the Field Certification exam, and 18 participants attended the Safety Officer course for the first time. Congratulations to all.
Our vendors Rescue Tactics and Training and SARSHOP had a plethora of SAR related courses and gear available for purchase. Did you miss them? NO worries, click on their names to visit their website! Thanks Dan Barela and Susie Semplesz for joining us!
ESCAPE 2018 was held at the Philmont Scout Ranch from April 26-29, 2018. Volunteers from 33 New Mexico teams attended this year’s event either as participants or instructors or both! We had 35 instructors help us sharpen our SAR skills and learn new ones over the three-day event. And there were a number of guests from other SAR-related organizations, too! We had 3 out-of-state nationally recognized K9 instructors and guest speaker Chris Young from the Bay Area informing us on new SAR technology and investigative techniques.
We had classes covering the full spectrum of SAR, from techniques for search, to technical rope rescue, medical, communications, new intelligence gathering, working with horse and dog teams, and more, all in the setting of the beautiful Philmont Scout Ranch which was extremely conducive for camaraderie. We offered 76 courses, including 15 that provided medical continuing education units (CEUs) and 7 that provided state continuing education certification credits. Four participants passed their HAM license exam, 34 passed the Field Certification exam, and 18 participants attended the Safety Officer course for the first time. Congratulations to all.
Our vendors Rescue Tactics and Training and SARSHOP had a plethora of SAR related courses and gear available for purchase. Did you miss them? NO worries, click on their names to visit their website! Thanks Dan Barela and Susie Semplesz for joining us!
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During the General Meeting:
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Many thanks to this year’s ESCAPE Track Leads:
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We welcomed two new members to the NMSARC Board this year:
Erik Nelson (Atalaya SAR) and Ron Nelson (SFSAR) were elected to full three-year terms. With our continuing board members (David Price, Scott Voorhees, Aimee Adamek, Terry Ann Miller, Eric Roybal, Michaela Buenemann, Sean McGann, David Price, Ruth Ann Neal), we are strong at 11! We welcome anyone who would like to volunteer their time in community service! Send an email to chair@nmsarc.org. |
(L-R) Ron Nelson, Ruth Ann Neal, Eric Roybal, Terry Ann Miller, Aimee Adamek, Michaela Buenemann, David Price, Jon Hitchcock, Erik Nelson, Sean McGann, (Scott Voorhees not shown)
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FINANCIAL SPONSORS
We had many wonderful financial sponsors this year! Many not only assisted us financially but also donated items for the Silent Auction.
We had many wonderful financial sponsors this year! Many not only assisted us financially but also donated items for the Silent Auction.
- Platinum Level ($600 or more): Department of Public Safety New Mexico, Rescue Tactics and Training
- Gold Level ($300 - $599): Santa Fe SAR, NM Mounted SAR, Organ Mountain Technical Rescue Squad, Voorhees Law Firm, CMC Rescue,
WLP Management, and Atalaya SAR - Silver Level ($150 - $299): White Mountain SAR, Pajarito Canine SAR, REI
- Bronze Level ($50 - $149): Cameron Veterinary Clinic, Rex Specs, Gun Dog Supply, SARSHOP, True North, Cibola SAR, GAIA GPS, Planet Dog
SILENT AUCTION
The silent auction raised just over $5,400 (a record!) to support NMSARC programs including the annual ESCAPE Conference. Thank you for rummaging through your closets for us this year!
The silent auction raised just over $5,400 (a record!) to support NMSARC programs including the annual ESCAPE Conference. Thank you for rummaging through your closets for us this year!
The following donated or solicited items for this year’s silent auction:
Al Webster, Atrisco Cafe & Bar, Batteries + Bulbs-Santa Fe, Betsy McLelland, Carl Alexander, Cat Wu, Cibola County Sheriff's SAR Team, CMC Rescue, Dietta Hitchcock, Doree Donovan, Eldorado Country Pet & Wild Bird, Ellen Ashcraft, Ind. Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Erik Lehnhoff, Evelyn Tucker, Grant County SAR, Gun Dog Supply, Harry's Roadhouse, Henrik Pedersen, John Brooks Eldorado Supermarket, Jon Hitchcock,Las Colcheras Quilting Guild, Martha Wallace, Marty's Meals, Melissa Pfeiffer, Melissa Stagnaro, Mountain Canine Corps, New Mexico Working K9s, Organ Mtn Technical Rescue Squad, Outdoorsman of Santa Fe, Pajarito K9 SAR, Pecos Trail Cafe, Planet Dog, REI New Mexico, Rescue Tactics and Training, Rex Specs, Roberta Armstrong, Ron Nelson, Santa Fe Bar and Grill, Santa Fe Dining, SAR Shop, Scott Voorhees, Second Street Brewery, Spenser Moreland, Theresa Falzone, Tony Gaier, Tooth of Time, Travis Cochran, True North
Al Webster, Atrisco Cafe & Bar, Batteries + Bulbs-Santa Fe, Betsy McLelland, Carl Alexander, Cat Wu, Cibola County Sheriff's SAR Team, CMC Rescue, Dietta Hitchcock, Doree Donovan, Eldorado Country Pet & Wild Bird, Ellen Ashcraft, Ind. Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Erik Lehnhoff, Evelyn Tucker, Grant County SAR, Gun Dog Supply, Harry's Roadhouse, Henrik Pedersen, John Brooks Eldorado Supermarket, Jon Hitchcock,Las Colcheras Quilting Guild, Martha Wallace, Marty's Meals, Melissa Pfeiffer, Melissa Stagnaro, Mountain Canine Corps, New Mexico Working K9s, Organ Mtn Technical Rescue Squad, Outdoorsman of Santa Fe, Pajarito K9 SAR, Pecos Trail Cafe, Planet Dog, REI New Mexico, Rescue Tactics and Training, Rex Specs, Roberta Armstrong, Ron Nelson, Santa Fe Bar and Grill, Santa Fe Dining, SAR Shop, Scott Voorhees, Second Street Brewery, Spenser Moreland, Theresa Falzone, Tony Gaier, Tooth of Time, Travis Cochran, True North
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ESCAPE 2018 - Photo Slide Show
Courtesy of ESCAPE Participants
Courtesy of ESCAPE Participants
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