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SARSCENE 2008
SARSCENE, now in its 17th year, has grown from a
small workshop into a national conference that is gaining
international appeal. It is the largest national Search and
Rescue (SAR) conference and expo where Canadian
and international SAR professionals (Air, Ground,
Marine) gather to learn about new equipment and
emerging technologies, share best practices, exchange
ideas and tackle issues facing SAR.
The National Search and Rescue Secretariat, along with
the Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue
Association and the Newfoundland and Labrador
Department of Justice, are working hard as co-hosts to
develop an engaging and interactive SAR program under
the theme of Strengthening Partnerships.
As part of the overall program, we are happy to have the
following keynote speakers join us this year:
Anna Gainey of the Gainey Foundation
Terry Grant aka Mantracker on OLN
Larry and Jacquie Beveridge of the Hug
a Tree Program
Lucy Harris video presentation
Ron Foxcroft Inventor of the Fox 40 whistle
New for SARSCENE 2008, the SARSCENE Blog is
set-up to generate discussion and provide a modern
forum for SAR professionals before, during and after
SARSCENE. During the actual events, the blog will
act as a daily journal for instant posting of highlights,
comments, Town Hall questions and photos. Delegates
with Internet access can interact with the blog in real
time to further generate discussion. Post-event, the
blog will continue to link participants and inform SAR
practitioners of issues related to the event and ongoing
SAR topics and concerns.
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