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SAR Dog News July 2013 Published by the National Search Dog Alliance Vol. 7, No. 7
The Voice of K-9 Search and Rescue @ n-sda.org Founding members: K-9 Thor, Eileen M. Nobles, Susan Bulanda, K-9 Roo, Leslie Godchaux, Brian R. Hendrickson,
Continental Kennel Club, Inc., K-9 River, K-9 Persha, Jan Thompson, K-9 Cali, Peggy Ann Buchman, K-9 Geist
NEW OFFICERS
On June 27, 2013, the NSDA Board of Directors elected officers. They are:
President: Norma Snelling, Washington
[email protected] 360-808-0894
Secretary: Sue Wolff, Tennessee
Vice-President: Sherry Scruggs, Georgia
Treasurer: Cameron Daggett, Idaho
[email protected] 208-720-0619
BOD Meeting Synopsis
The new Board was seated which included Sherry Scruggs and Robyn Moug and new officers were elected (see above). A potential candidate for Executive Director presented her qualifications to the Board and a committee was established to interview her. AKC CAR Grant of $3,000 was received and the check was deposited. The complete minutes can be found under About Us on the NSDA website at www.n-sda.org
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NEW NEWSLETTER DEADLINE The new deadline for newsletter articles is the eighth (8th) of each month.
HIGGINS RECEIVES AWARD
Lisa Higgins and her K-9, Dixie, received an award from the Victims and Citizens Against Crime, Inc. Members of New Orleans Police Department nominated her
and another handler who both received awards as they worked a case together. The award to Higgins reads: Award of Merit presented to Lisa Higgins, Cadaver Dog Dixie of LaSAR for your awareness of the plight of crime victims, for your willingness to work with VCAC to resolve the problems of crime, and your dedication to the citizens of Louisiana. We commend your outstanding service. June 27th, 2013 K-9 Dixie’s award reads: Award of Merit given in recognition of Cadaver Dog Dixie, LaSAR. Dixie’s ability and performance has proven to be of great benefit to the citizens of Louisiana in times of tragedy and hardship. June 27th, 2013.
Higgins said, “I wanted to share when something nice and unexpected came along. I hope that it lifts your day as it did mine to know that others are watching and when we work hard it does make a difference.
Greetings from the Membership Chair
Hi, my name is Susan Fleming. I am a board member and have been asked to serve as Membership Chair.
First of all, thank-you to all the handlers out there who are members of NSDA. Without you, we wouldn’t exist!
Secondly, we need more members to continue our mission:
The National Search Dog Alliance is a not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to provide education, certifications and a voice in the future of search and rescue canines.
The organization supports the efforts of all search and rescue personnel as they enhance their knowledge and capabilities in the field of search and rescue canines.
Like real estate, it is a “buyer’s market” out there! I need to hear from you. Not everyone who reads this newsletter is a member of NSDA, therefore I would love to hear from you and what you think would encourage people to join NSDA. Very shortly I will be forming a committee to improve our membership package and your input will influence our decisions.
We want to reduce the fee for team
memberships. What do you think is a fair rate? What would you like to see offered as a membership perk? Your input will be taken into consideration and presented to the NSDA Board of Directors.
Send all comments, suggestions, etc. to me, Susan Fleming, [email protected] or 717-575-2047 by July 31, 2013. Thanks for your help.
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TOTILLO DEPARTS AS
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Pat Totillo has been NSDA’s Membership Chair for the past several years but has had to resign due to other obligations.
Before Pat took over, membership cards were printed and laminated by a company that did it for NSDA in their spare time. This did not get the cards to members in a timely fashion.
Pat saw a need for NSDA to process its own cards and presented the Board with a proposal to purchase a laminator and supplies. In this way, NSDA could process the new memberships and the renewals promptly. With the Board’s approval, Pat proceeded with the purchase and has been efficiently processing membership cards ever since. In order to process memberships more proficiently, Pat has been receiving direct notifications of membership payments thru PayPal. This, along with notice of check payments from the Treasurer, has enabled Pat to handle renewals in a very well-timed way. She has also kept an up-to-date roster of all members with e-mail and snail mail addresses, phone numbers and team affiliations. Pat’s duties will be taken over by Darcy Harbaugh.
This picture SCREAMS for a caption!
Have you got one? If so, send it to [email protected]
The winner will receive an HRD logbook.
HRD TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED
A scholarship is being offered for the November 1-3, Western Carolina University Cadaver Dog Level 1 Class. For more information, see: http://www.wcu.edu/academics/edoutreach/conted/profdev/cadaver-dog-
training/K9HandlerScholarship.asp
Bucky Says: Dog Hair completes the outfit
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CRATOS FINDS…AGAIN!
In June, Pennsylvania Trooper First Class David Lock and Canine Cratos assisted Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission in looking for a drowning victim in the Susquehanna River after their boat capsized. Three individuals were fishing just south of Peach Bottom Power Plant. The individuals were over the weight limit of the boat and, when the boat began to take on water, one of the individuals jumped overboard in an attempt to swim to shore causing the boat to capsize. Due to the fact the other two could not swim, the currents swept both of them away. One of the male individuals was found approximately three miles down shore. K-9 Cratos was utilized to search for the final victim. “ Cratos alerted in the area where the victim was last seen. The victim was recovered from the waters later that day. Also in June, Pennsylvania Trooper First Class David Lock and Canine Cratos assisted the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources in searching for a possible drowning victim in the Pymatuning Reservoir. On June 15, 2013, the subject of the search had jumped from a boat to assist a female in the water. Search and Rescue personal from Pennsylvania and Ohio searched for the body from June 15th through June 17th with negative results. Pennsylvania State Police - Human Remains Detection Canine Cratos was utilized to search for the victim. During the search Cratos alerted and indicated with the location being marked by
GPS coordinates. A second canine from Ohio Conservation & Natural Resources was utilized after Cratos to search and alerted to the same area. Divers were used to search the area with negative results. The body surfaced on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, five yards from the GPS coordinates taken from Cratos’s alert.
Bee Cautious Summer brings out many kinds of insects, especially ones that sting. One of these, bees, can
cause serious problems for those allergic to their venom and annoyances for others. Here are some tips to prevent stings or ease the pain:
Stay still. Bees are attracted to movement so do not swat at them or run away.
Scrape away the stinger. The longer the stinger is in the skin, the more venom is released. However, removing it with tweezers or fingernails can release more of the poison. Instead, run a credit card over it to dislodge what is in the wound.
Ice the area for twenty (20) minutes which slows the venom enough to lose much of its strength. Take an antihistamine for the swelling and ibuprofen for the pain.
Know the signs of allergy to bee stings: hives, feeling lightheaded and/or trouble breathing. If any of these occur, call 911 or head for an Emergency Room. Even if epinephrine is used, go to the doctor because the drug usually wears off within thirty (30) minutes.
Source: Better Homes & Gardens
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Testing sponsored by
Outgoing Board member, Terry Crooks of Montana and Washington member Jeff Reed after their certification tests in Spokane, WA.
NSDA SEMINAR
Camp Atterbury
Edinburgh, Indiana
October 21-25
Registration form attached to this
newsletter and online at
www.n-sda.org
CORBIN HODGE
ATTERBURY TRAILING
INSTRUCTOR
Corbin Hodge is a K-9 Handler/Instructor for East Texas Search and Rescue, Texas Bloodhound Search and Rescue and United States Mantrailing Association.
Corbin has worked major cases including federal prison escapes, homicides, and criminal cases as well as lost/missing persons. He has been involved in many high profile cases throughout Texas and Louisiana assisting the FBI, U.S. Marshall's Service, Texas Rangers, United States Parks Service and other federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies.
His current canine partner, Jersey, is an eight year old, female bloodhound trained in mantrailing.
As an instructor/ member of East Texas SAR, Texas Bloodhound SAR, and United States Mantrailing Association, Corbin has taught at numerous canine search and rescue seminars throughout the United States.
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Book Review
by Susan Bulanda
FIRE by George R. Stewart, Random House, 1948, 336 pgs. Available from used book sites such as abebooks.com or half.com
FIRE is one of the most detailed, well written books that I have read in a long time. The book is about a forest fire, the rangers and volunteers who fight it. The book details how the fire started, why it spread, and how the professionals and volunteers were managed. It details the situation day by day, almost hour by hour. The book also gives the background for the incident. There are enough personal accounts and details about the main characters to keep the
story interesting and illustrate how personalities played into management decisions in handling the incident. There was one account in the story where a rumor caused a group of volunteers to panic. I checked with my friend who is a forest ranger and fights fires about the details in this book and he told me that it was 100% accurate. When I asked my friend about the panic situation he confirmed that he witnessed a similar situation. It seems to me that FIRE is very similar to a large scale search in intensity, urgency and logistics and I feel that there are lessons to be learned from this book. I enjoyed this book so much, the accuracy of the story and the style of writing that I have purchased two more of Stewart’s books and will review them in the near future.
KIBBLES & BITS by Susan Bulanda
In talking to a scent specific tester I learned that the passing rate for scent specific dogs is the lowest in all of the testing areas. In thinking about this I have written the following: First, let’s talk about some of the reasons why a dog will fail any SAR test as well as the scent specific test (tracking/trailing). The obvious reason is that the dog and/or the handler have not been properly trained, and I will address this issue in another Kibbles and Bits. Assuming that both the dog and handler have had proper training and are capable, one reason for failure is that the dog may have had a bad day. I have heard of a case where the dog suffered from severe diarrhea during a test. Even if the dog is not visibly “sick,” this is a strong indication that the dog was not right either mentally or physically. Dogs do have off days just like humans and can still appear to be OK physically. A dog that is not “right” may appear to be
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excited about doing the test, but since dogs can and do hide minor illnesses and general malaise very well, being out of sorts may not be obvious to the handler. SAR dogs in general are “in tune” with their handlers. If the handler is stressed about taking the test, the dog will sense it. In the case of dogs that are worked on leash, they are able to sense a handlers attitude/feelings even more than the dog that is worked off leash. This is because the dog is able to “feel” through the leash that the handler is not acting the same way they do in training or in a less stressful situation. Also, dogs that are worked on leash work physically closer to the handler and can literally smell the stress from the handler. Keep in mind that stress scent is not the same as an adrenalin rush from the anticipation of a search or training. Also, a dog that works close to a handler can visually see the change in the handler as well as hear it in the handler’s voice and breathing. Handlers often forget that a dog’s hearing is just as keen as their sense of smell. In many cases, searches are less stressful than a test for handlers which is why dogs often can search and train better than they can test. A dog may also fail a test because the handler misses the dog’s critical body language during a test. Again, this is closely connected to the handler’s stress level. A handler who tries to micromanage their dog will often cause a dog to fail. Micromanaging a dog is closely related to two major issues. First, the handler does not trust their dog and second, the handler does not understand how to work their dog or train their dog. Handler error is another factor that can cause a dog to fail. Even handlers who know how to work their dog and understand the nature of searching can make mistakes and misjudge a situation. No person or dog is ever 100%. The last reason, one that I feel is the most overlooked, is the fact that we cannot control the weather. Even though it is not very common, it is possible, due to circumstances beyond our control or conditions that we are not aware of, that the scent isn’t there. As I pointed out in a past Kibbles and Bits, mountain laurel and possibly some related plants prevent a dog from detecting scent. All in all, the more a handler works their dog and trains in every possible situation, the more confident they will become allowing them to test with less stress. On a final note, those people who are the testers can help by reducing hander stress during a test. This is difficult to do, but reassuring the handler that they and their dog are not being judged as a poor handler/dog team if they fail will help. Almost every handler worries that they
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and their dog will be judged as an overall failure if they do not pass the test. Often a handler is more concerned about their dog failing and looking bad than they are about themselves. While it is difficult not to worry about being judged, the stress can be reduced if everyone tries to understand the reasons for failure. Keep in mind that for some people, depending upon their individual unit’s rules, failing a test means that the team cannot be fielded. If this is the case, the opportunity to retest quickly will help to relieve handler stress.
Trivia
Accolade – In medieval times men were knighted in a ceremony called the accolata from the Latin ac, “at” and collum, “neck” named for the hug around the neck received during the ritual which also included a kiss and a tap on
the shoulder with a sword. From accolata, we get the English word accolade for an award or honor. According to Gunter is a phrase that came about referring to the English mathematician and astronomer Edmund Gunter who lived about four centuries ago. Gunter, who was a
Welshman, was a professor of astronomy at London’s Gresham College from 1619 until he died five years later. He invented Gunter’s chain, a 22 yard long, 100 link chain used by surveyors in England and the US. Gunter’s line was the forerunner of
the slide rule. He also invented Gunter’s quadrant and Gunter’s scale which was used
by seamen to solve navigation problems. He introduced the words cosine and cotangent and discovered the variation of the magnetic compass. The phase “according to Gunter” was a very common phrase in America’s past. “Across the board” was a phrase coined around 1935 and was used in horse racing. It referred to betting tickets that named the horses to win, place or show which gave the bettor three chances to win. This was called across-the-board bets. The term eventually came to mean all inclusive. Add insult to injury is one of the oldest phrases that goes back to Aesop. As the fable goes, a fly landed on a bald man’s head. The bald man tried to kill the fly and missed, hitting himself on the head. The fly then said to the man, “You wanted to kill me for a mere touch. What will you do to yourself now that you have added insult to injury?”
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UN-NOTICED HEAT SYMPTOMS
Children, dogs and the elderly are in the greatest danger for heat related injuries. In addition to the usual symptoms of overheating such as cramps, nausea and dizziness, be on the lookout for the following subtle warning signs:
DOGS Heavy panting, drooling Red tongue and mouth Vomiting, diarrhea
BABIES No tears when
crying Dry mouth and lips Dry diaper for
hours CHILDREN No sweating Dry, red skin
SENIORS Trouble breathing Wheezing, coughing
TREATMENT: For both humans and dogs with symptoms of heat exhaustion, it's essential to immediately get out of the heat preferably in an air-
conditioned room. If you can't get inside, try to find the nearest cool and shady place.
Other recommended strategies for humans include: Drink plenty of fluid (avoid caffeine and
alcohol). Remove any tight or unnecessary
clothing. Take a cool shower, bath, or sponge
bath. Apply other cooling measures such as
fans or ice towels. If such measures fail to provide relief within 30 minutes, contact a doctor because untreated heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke.
Dogs depend upon panting to exchange warm air for cool air. But when air temperature is close to body temperature, cooling by panting is not an efficient process Move the dog out of the source of heat, preferably into an air-conditioned building. Take his rectal temperature every ten minutes. If the rectal temperature is above 104°F, begin rapid cooling by spraying the dog with a garden hose or immersing him in a tub of cool water (not ice water) for up to two minutes. Alternatively, place the wet dog in front of an electric fan. Cool packs applied to the groin area may be helpful as well as wiping his paws off with cool water. When the rectal temperature falls below 103°F (39°C), stop the cooling process and dry the dog. Further cooling may induce hypothermia and shock. Following an episode of heat stroke, take the dog to a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Sources: Better Homes & Gardens, Webmd.com, petwebmd.com
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HYDRATION How much is enough?
Drink before you are thirsty and make sure that you continue to sweat.
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Women need nine (9) glasses of fluid while men need thirteen (13). This includes the fluid in foods such as watermelon and soup.
For each hour of sweat inducing activity, try to get another 1½ to 2½ cups. Continue sipping every fifteen (15) minutes.
Prolonged activity especially in the heat requires replacing electrolytes including the sodium and potassium lost in sweat. Look for a low calorie sports drink or dilute one with water.
Source: Loyola Medical Center
A healthy dog drinks about 1/2 to 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight per day.
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Optimal Drinking How much water and how carefully the dog needs to be monitored depend on several factors: Food: A healthy diet is as
important as water and the type of food the dog eats affects his water intake. Dogs that eat only dry food will need a little more water than those that eat canned. Also, avoid ingredients that can artificially increase your dog's thirst such as sodium.
Age: Puppies need about a 1/2 cup every two hours and need to be closely monitored. Senior dogs tend to monitor themselves.
Exercise: Bring water along on any exercise excursion with the dog. After exercise, give the dog a limited amount of
ice cubes to start and then a little water at a time to prevent bloat. Weather: Summer means more panting which means an increase in water intake. Medications: Check with your vet to see if the dog’s water
intake needs to decrease or increase while taking a medication.
Under-Drinkers Behavior Modification: Whenever the dog goes to get a drink, praise him and give him a treat. Strategic Placement: Keep water near his
bed, near his food and anywhere he normally plants himself.
Up the Flavor: There are flavor packets such as chicken, bacon and beef that can be added to the dog's water to make it more tempting.
Add Broth: If the dog is refusing to drink water, offer him some chicken or beef broth. Gradually add plain water into the mixture.
Over-Drinkers Let Them Lick: "Lick" bottles, like the
ones used for horses, can limit how much water the dog consumes. Also, the amount they are drinking can be monitored easily.
Free Refills: Water can still be left out in a bowl for the dog but it needs to be rationed during the day. This means several refills so someone needs to be home to oblige.
Automate It: The problem with most automatic water dispensers is they fill up whenever the water gets low so the amount can’t be controlled. One option is to use an automatic feeder instead, the kind that opens separate compartments at specified times.
Night: For nighttime control, try using a rabbit water feeder in your dog's crate.
Checking for Dehydration and Over-hydration in Dogs To look for dehydration in dogs, grab a piece of skin at the back of the dog's neck. Stretch it out, then let it go. A properly hydrated dog's skin will snap quickly back into place, while the skin of a dehydrated dog will return slowly and form a "tent" in the process. Also check the dog's gums for dehydration - wet, slippery gums are healthy. Dull, sticky gums suggest dehydration. Dogs who over-hydrate will often vomit, act confused or become lethargic. Also, keep in mind that if the dog is under-drinking or over-drinking, it could be a sign of an underlying illness. Under-drinking can indicate Parvo, Leptospirosis, or Pancreatitis. Over-drinking can signify a bladder infection, another type of infection or diabetes and kidney failure. Have a vet check the dog if he's doing either.
Source: dogster.com
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LAST HOWL
By Sue Wolff Opinions expressed in this column are
those of the author and not necessarily
those of the National Search Dog
Alliance.
Do you leave your SAR K-9 in the car in the heat of the summer? I do. Before you start screaming and throwing things at me, let me explain. All SAR K-9s need to be acclimated to their weather: hot or cold, dry or humid, icy or sandy. We accustom our dogs to different surfaces but tend to overlook climatizing them. Just as searches occur on sand, carpet, wood, etc., they also happen in different temperatures. Therefore acclimating them to the current season is essential. Now back to leaving my SAR K-9 in a hot car. Most of the time when we do HRD searches, the K-9 remains in the car as its kennel while another dog is working the area. First I try to find shade which isn’t always available. Therefore I have reflective sheets to cover the entire vehicle. These are amazing and lower the temperature inside considerably, enough so that you can feel the difference when you go into the vehicle. To keep the animal cool, she has window grids to allow air to flow through the vehicle but doesn’t allow her to stick her nose out or anyone to stick theirs in. A fan goes in one window to circulate air especially since there’s not always a breeze.
She also has a no-tip water bowl which is
filled to the top and there’s a container with extra refills. I also keep a car thermometer (available in most automotive departments) near the dog so I can check the air temperature. If the K-9 were to look fatigued or was panting excessively, I would remove her from the vehicle and soak her with cool water. However, I can honestly say that I’ve never had this
happen. Bottom line: get your SAR K-9 acclimated to their climate. They’ll work better for you.
Board of Directors—
Norma Snelling, President, Washington [email protected] 360-808-0894 Sherry Scruggs, Vice-President, Georgia [email protected] Sue Wolff, Secretary, Tennessee [email protected] Cameron Daggett, Treasurer, Idaho [email protected] 208-720-0619 Susan Fleming, Pennsylvania [email protected] Jan Meyer, Missouri [email protected] Robyn Moug, Washington [email protected] Robert Simon, Florida [email protected]
Advocacy Council Susan Bulanda
Lisa Higgins
Marcia Koenig
Carol Ann Namur
Robert Noziska
Dee Wild
A. E. Wolff
TRAINING, SEMINARS & CONFERENCES
July 22-26, AFRCC- Advanced Inland SAR School, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For further
information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
August 3, SAR100 -Crime Scene Operations – Blood Borne Pathogens, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh,
IN. For further information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
August 3-4, The 4th Annual NJSAR Water Workout Weekend, Monksville Reservoir (South Boat
Launch), Ringwood, NJ. For more information, contact [email protected]
August 3–August 5, Human Remains Detection Dog, Langley, British Columbia*- Canada. For more
information, contact: [email protected]. * change of locattion
August 4, K-9 Pretest, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For further information, contact Lillian Hardy
August 9-11m HRD Land/Water Seminar, Franklin, NC. Offered in conjunction with Sleuth Hounds LLC Mantrailing Seminar. HRD Land/Water: Instructors: Edwin Grant and Bobby Blackwell. Special focus on water scenarios. Air Scent /Area Search: Instructor: Denver Holder. To reserve your spot in HRD or Air Scent contact Bobby Blackwell. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] . Phone: (336) 927-5642
August 17-18, SAR250 Search and Rescue Management, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For
further information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
August 31-September 1, K9310 -Intermediate Cadaver Search Techniques for K-9s, Camp
Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For further information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
September 12-15 – K9 Search and Rescue Training Seminars and Disaster Scenario Exercise, Auburn, NY, presented by Search Dog Organization of North America (SDONA) & Cayuga County Highland Search and Rescue. See www.sdona.org for more information.
September 14-15, K9650 –K-9 Credentialing Test, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For further information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
Training, Seminars & Conferences Continued
September 21-22, SAR400 – Ground Search I (technician), Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For further information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected] September 28-29, K9410 –Advanced Land Cadaver Techniques for K-9s, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For further information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
September 29-October 3 - 2013 Canine Search and Recovery Conference at Canter's Cave Camp in Jackson, Ohio. For a complete list of class offerings, instructors and registration forms visit [email protected]. For questions or more information contact Lou Ann Metz @ [email protected]
October 14 - 16, 2013 - NOCDS (Network of Canine Detection Services), Holly Springs, Mississippi, Working Dog Seminar, http://www.nocds.org/
October 21-25, 2013, NSDA Seminar, Camp Atterbury, Indiana. For more information see www.n-sda.org or Contact Jan Meyer at [email protected] November 1-3, WCU Cadaver Dog Level 1 Class; scholarship offered. For more information, see: http://www.wcu.edu/academics/edoutreach/conted/profdev/cadaver-dog-training/K9HandlerScholarship.asp
National Search Dog Alliance 2013
Statement of Financial Income and Expense
January through June 2013
TOTAL
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
43320 · AKC Grant 3,000.00
43450 · Individual/Business Donations 293.53
45030 · Interest-Savings, Short-term CD 45.91
45040 · Interest - Checking 1.51
46420 · Inventory Sales (Merchandise) 178.00
46430 · Certification Field Test 1,360.00
46440 · On Line Certification Testing 250.00
47210 · Membership Dues - Individual 4,051.00
Total Income 9,179.95
Cost of Goods Sold
50700 · Cost of Inventory 418.64
Total COGS 418.64
Gross Profit
8,761.31
Expense
62800 · Admin/Office Equipment 504.95
65020 · Postage, Mailing Service 116.01
65021 · Shipping for Alliance Depot 37.37
65040 · Office Supplies 182.16
65060 · Membership Cards and Records 77.16
65070 · Web/Trng Sites and Hosting Fees 863.38
65080 · PayPal Cost-Membership Dues 79.06
65090 · PayPal Cost-Inventory Sales 5.57
65100 · PayPal Cost-On Line Testing 20.50
65110 · Banking Fees 18.00
65130 · Other Misc Costs 660.00
66400 · AKC Grant - Evaluator Travel 4,184.66
Total Expense 6,748.82
Net Income
2,012.49
NSDA Area, Disaster, Trailing and Land HRD Seminar Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, Indiana
October 21-25, 2013
Registration and evaluations will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE
Registration Fee if postmarked prior to October 7, 2013: $325.00 for Non-Members $200.00 without a K-9 One dog per registrant $275.00 for Members $150.00 without a K-9 No Partial Registrations Registrations Fee if postmarked on or after October 7, 2013: $350.00 for everyone with a K-9; $250 without a K-9
Lodging Sunday night thru Thurs. night; Meals Monday breakfast through Friday breakfast.
PRINT and respond to all questions on registration form Name & K-9 name will be on certificate as written here. Please PRINT so I can read it!
Name: __________________________________Address__________________________ City/State/ZIP: _____________________________________Phone #_________________ NSDA Membership # _____________________ Expiration Date: ____________________*
*For membership information, contact Pat Totillo at [email protected]
Affiliation: ________________________________________________________________
Email (PRINT LEGIBLY): ___________________________________________________
Canine Name & Breed _______________________________________________ M / F
I will be staying: on-site I will be staying off-site
Indicate class you would like to attend - check only one: Area Search Beginning Intermediate Advanced *** Land HRD Beginning Intermediate Advanced *** Trailing Beginning Intermediate Advanced *** Disaster Area Beginning *** Intermediate *** Disaster HRD Beginning *** Intermediate ***
*** K-9 required to perform a consistent, recognizable, trained final response. The
Beginning Disaster classes are for those K-9’s proficient in Area or HRD and wish to move to disaster training. Previous training and a trained final response are required by the instructors to work the pile.
EVALUATIONS NSDA will offer evaluations/certifications on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20. All evaluation slots will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis based on receipt of registration. All of the testing prerequisites, standards and instructions can be found on the website at www.n-sda.org on the Testing/Evaluator Information page. Any candidate unable to provide copies of their prerequisite requirements to the Evaluator at the time of the test will not be able to test. No exceptions. We will not be able to accept any evaluation requests once all slots are full. We will keep you posted on the website as to when the classes fill or when all evaluation slots are full. Evaluations will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday and Sunday for all disciplines. Those attending the seminar will be given testing preference. Evaluation fee: $30.00 members $75.00 non-members Include fee with registration. I would like to test Area I Saturday Sunday Dog Name __________ I would like to test Area II Saturday Sunday Dog Name __________ I would like to test Land HRD Saturday Sunday Dog Name __________ I would like to test Trailing II Saturday Sunday Dog Name __________ I will need a bunk on Saturday night because I am testing. Yes No
A bunk will be provided Saturday night at Camp Atterbury for those who will be testing. You may have to move on Sunday to your permanent location for the seminar. No meals will be provided Saturday or Sunday. Only one (1) dog may be tested per handler per day. If you would like to test one dog in two disciplines, it will have to be on separate days.
ON SITE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS HAVE CHANGED. Included in the registration price will be individual rooms with a community bathroom in each building. Each room will have one bunk bed. We will make every effort to house one person in each room, but at this time we are unable to make that guaranty. You will need to provide your own sheets, pillows, blankets, soap, toilet paper, etc. Also, you will need to sweep out each building, empty the trash and clean up on Friday. Dogs in crates allowed in each room. If you would prefer WIFI and color TV, the base is offering officer’s quarters for an additional $175. for the week (include with registration check). The rooms have one bed in each room and share a bath with an adjoining neighbor. These rooms are designed for single occupancy.
Sheets, blankets, etc. are provided. Dogs NOT allowed in these rooms.
K9’s will need to be housed in your car.
SEMINAR T-SHIRTS I would like to order _____ seminar t-shirt(s) @ $10.00 each – Size: S M L XL 2 XL (Add cost of t-shirt(s) to registration check.)
In Case of Emergency
Contact: ________________________________________ Tele #: ___________________
Registration Fee ___________ Mail to: Room w/ WIFI & TV ___________ **no K9’s allowed in these rooms
T- Shirt Fee ___________ NSDA 2013 Seminar
Evaluation Fee ___________ c/o Jan Meyer 1123 Eagle Creek Road
Total Check Enclosed ___________ Wildwood, MO 63005 NEW THIS YEAR If you know someone who would like to attend and be a helper (runner, subject, helper), NSDA will provide meals and a bunk for that person and there would be no registration fee charged. Helper form attached at bottom. Please distribute to friends, family and teammates. This will be on a first come, first serve basis. Helpers will be expected to help all week.
REGISTRATION Mail copy of registration form along with check payable to NSDA, current canine shot records (a minimum of Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordotello vaccinations or titer within last 6 months) and a signed NSDA Hold Harmless Form to: NSDA 2013 Seminar, 1123 Eagle Creek Road, Wildwood, MO 63005. Your registration will be acknowledged by email within two weeks of receipt. No registrations will be accepted after October 15 or after the classes are filled. Check or money order only – no PayPal accepted for registration. No refunds after October 1, 2013. No partial registrations accepted. NSDA Area, Trailing and HRD Seminar, Camp Atterbury, October 21-25, 2013 Land HRD Lisa Higgins, LaSAR
Paul S. Martin, Western Carolina University Area Deb Palman, Maine Warden Service K9 Team, Retired
Denver Holder, NCSARDA Trailing Mark Holmes, Detective CID Port Arthur, Tx K-9 Handler
Corbin Hodge, Instructor, United States Mantrailing Association Jorge L Maldonado, U.S. Border Patrol ***
Disaster Area Lillian Hardy, Indiana DHS, SAR Section Chief Julie Cramer, Great Lakes Search and Rescue K-9
Disaster HRD Deana Hudgins, Ohio Search and Recovery Canines *** New addition
Check-in/Check-out Check-in and registration will begin Sunday at 3:00 PM at the Search and Rescue Academy. Check-out will be 1:00 pm on Friday. Directions Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center; 3008 Old Hospital Rd.; Edinburgh, IN 46124
Valid driver’s license, auto registration and proof of current auto insurance required to enter Base. You will not be allowed on base if you did not registered with NSDA. Auction If you would like to bring an item for the auction, please feel free to do so. Contact Information For additional registration information, please contact Jan Meyer [email protected]
RV Park
Driftwood Camp
Edinburgh, Indiana (812) 526-6422 $20 per night
Facility Type (Private)
No Tents
Pets Welcome
Sites Spaces Available (60)
Max Length (60)
30 Amp
50 Amp
Max Amps (50)
Back-ins (27 x 60)
Electric Hookups (12)
Full Hookups (48)
Grass Sites (30)
Gravel Sites (30)
Pull-thrus (12)
Pull-thru Size (27 x 60)
Side-by-Side Hookups
Site Length (60)
Water Hookups (12)
Other Amenities & Services Restrooms
Showers
Table At Site
Motels in Edinburgh
Check individual motels for information regarding pets.
All motels are on I-65 Exit 76
Best Western Hilton Garden Inn Hampton Inn 11780 N US Highway 31 Hwy 12210 N Executive Drive 12161 N US 31 Edinburgh, IN 46124 Edinburgh, IN 46124 Edinburgh, IN 4612 812-526-9883 812-526-8600 812-526-5100
Comfort Inn Holiday Inn Express & Suites 11711 N US 31 12225 N Executive Drive Edinburgh, IN 46124 Edinburgh, IN 46124 812-526-9899 812-526-4919
Acceptance of Risk
NSDA 2013 Seminar, October 21-25
Held at Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, Indiana
It is extremely important that you know and remember that your participation in search & rescue (SAR) operations and SAR-related training involves risk to you and your dog. The eventualities of personal property damage, bodily injury or death are real and so diverse that no one can specify everything that can go wrong. Please do not participate in these activities if you believe that they are perfectly safe. They are not!
I am aware and accept that during the course of the activities in which I am participating at Camp Atterbury under the arrangement of NSDA or other individuals, organizations, corporations, or agencies coordinating activities with NSDA or their representatives, whether volunteering, working or attending the NSDA Seminar, that certain dangers exist to me and/or my dog, including the risks of injury or death. In consideration of and for the right to participate in such activities, I do, hereby, assume all of the above-mentioned risks and will hold and save harmless NSDA and its representatives, whether paid or volunteer, from any and all liability, claims and demands of every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise in connection with my participation or the participation of my dog in any of the above-mentioned activities. Additionally, I hereby consent to the administration of any emergency medical treatment which may be required, as determined by NSDA and its representatives, whether paid or volunteer, and will hold and save harmless, any person who procures or renders such medical treatment from any and all liability, claims or demands of every kind and nature whosoever, which may arise out of or be attributable to, the requesting of or performance of the above-mentioned medical treatment. The terms of this acceptance shall hereby serve as a release and assumption of risk for me, my heirs, executor, and administrator and for all members of my family, including any dependents or minors who accompany me or join me in participating in the above-mentioned activities. In executing this acceptance, I am not relying on any statements, promises, opinions or assurance, either expressed or implied, by NSDA and/or its representatives, whether paid or volunteer, concerning the conditions or circumstances I may or will encounter while participating in the above-mentioned activities. Additionally, I hereby certify that all of the information that I have submitted is true. I am aware and accept that any false statement made is reason for disciplinary action or termination of my right to participate in the above-mentioned activities.
Date: Printed Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________________ In case of emergency contact: _________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________
NSDA Helper Form 2013 Camp Atterbury, Indiana
Please Print Legibly Name: Phone number: Address: City/State/Zip: Email Address: SAR Team Affiliation: In case of emergency please contact:
Name/Phone number/Relation:
Please be sure to dress for the weather (rain gear, boots, gloves, long pants, bug spray, etc.). We may ask you to sit in the woods for several hours each day. Please wear muted or dark color clothing. Valid driver’s license, auto registration and proof of current auto insurance required to enter Base. You will not be allowed on base if you did not register with NSDA.
Email a completed form to [email protected] prior to September 15, 2013, or mail to NSDA 2013 Seminar, c/o Jan Meyer, 1123 Eagle Creek Road, Wildwood, MO 63005. If any of this information changes after you have sent the form, please email or call 314-910-0881.
NSDA will provide you with meals beginning with Monday breakfast through Friday breakfast. We will also provide you with a bunk in which to sleep beginning Sunday night through 1:00 pm on Friday. You will need to bring your own sheets, blankets, pillow, soap, towel, shampoo, etc. Check-in will be on Sunday, October 21 from 2:00 – 5:00.
Thank you, in advance, for your help and support.
