CGSAR Monthly Meeting June 28, 2022
Meeting opened at 19:05hrs
In attendance: Jeff, Steve, Jackie, Tina, Amy, James B, Marianne, Tracy M, Tracy, Jenn, Ed, Malcolm, Nancy, Jared, Evan, Tom, David G, Kiena, Alana, Crystal, Craig, Darlene, Kevin, Glen, Dave F, Tracey H.
regrets: Tom, Angela
Action log: Duffel bags/sleeping bags - Jackie
Food stock unit to be stocked.
Keys and codes are needed for the new executive.
A replacement wheel was ordered by Tom.
Budgets need to be done.
Meeting with county by rep and Tom and Jeff about land agreement.
Correspondence: Pride parade- went smoothly, no complaints.
Truro Police Assistance: 2nd construction Battalion - July 9th Will be recognized in Truro. TAAC grounds. CGSAR to do parking and barricades around town. Need 20-25 members.  They will pay $3000.00
Riverside speedway - Successful. 11 members attended. The bill has been submitted.
Land use agreement: Tom and Jeff met with county rep. They will offer us a small portion for $10,000.00
No long term agreement. It would be year to year. It's up for sale for development. An assessment will be done.
Annual report has been distributed.
Inventory- completed and sent to county.
Grant submission - Angela is looking into it.
Event scheduling and sign up sheets:  Not working great. Call outs work better.
Air show - Aug. 26th, 27th, 28th in Debert. Sat/Sun. CGSAR is required to block access from trails into the "airbox". ATVs needed as well as the Argo. Meals, gas and donation are offered by the organizers.
Roots of Hope:  Tina and Tom went to a meeting on May 19th with Shawna Jewer. It is a group about suicide prevention. 75% of searched involved mental health issues. Improving practices with police, calling CGSAR earlier, improved search methods and equipment (using drones or infrared/containment), training members how to approach a despondent, and navigating the person to the next step in the crisis.
They (Tom, Tina, Ian( from EHGSAR) also attended a suicide prevention think tank session on Monday June 27th. It involved, doctors, therapists , etc.  They discussed research and what NS is doing about suicide prevention. 
Operations (Amy): 1 search, lots of rescue training and water rescue was done. Searcher course has been completed. 
Shirts have been ordered for new searchers.
Planning (Tina):  Busy with training, etc. and meetings re: suicide prevention. Drafted a letter for members in good standing. 
Vehicle report (Mark): Changed battery in truck, fixed freezer plug, had lawnmower pull cord fixed. It still needs a repair. 
Medical Unit (Alana): monthly check done. Fanny pack med packs for team leaders is being planned.
Food Unit (Darlene): Will be restocked. 
Hovercraft presentation (Kevin):  Not operational yet. A team needs to be formed as a way forward. Kevin will be project manager.
Phase 1: Investigative, propose repairs costs, make it search and rescue servicable.
Phase 2: Provide means for transport, train members, test it. 
Phase 3: Make changes to suit GSAR, test changes, demonstrate.
Guidelines: Use SOPs from NFL SAR.
Admin/Finance (Jeff): Main account: $28, 792
Search Float: $23,026
Building fund: $,1290
Food unit: $237
GST rebate: $6,983
Oustanding chegues: $732
Oustanding search invoicing: $13,325
Donation: $400 from NSLC
Chase the Ace: Do we want to start in August? 
Annual budgets: Need to be done by the end of August.
Information (Jackie): BH Canada Day parade update. 
Aug. 6th - Stewiacke days parade -  will resgister.
Team instructors are needed for Tuesday nights.
Radio training: September
Team attendance: Restrictions lifted. 20% for members in good standing will be implemented. Letters will be sent out to members who haven't been out to see where they stand.
Training records: Nothing new.
Mileage for executive/unit leaders: A few members have been attending extra meetings, etc at their own fuel cost.  It has been requested to be reimbursed 50% of fuel cost:
Motion # 1: For executive members and unit leads who travel excessively for extra  meetings, travel, etc. to be reimbursed 50% of the allowed mileage claim cost. The total cost  to be reported to the members each month.
Moved by: Jackie
Seconded by: Marianne
Motion carried.
Microwave: The kitchen one does not work. Does someone have a spare one to donate? Possibly 4 are available.
August general meeting: Usually skipped as a summer break. This year it was suggested to have a team social night at the hospitality centre or at the base for a BBQ. 
Round table: Back up beepers for the trucks (Glen).
Air conditioner for 2 units (Amy). $1000 has been approved for purchase but not installation.
Jenn has retired from the team.
Meeting adjourned.