sar4x4 Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hi Folks: I don’t normally like to crossover one activity with another or abuse my friends here but I have an ‘ask’ and a ‘reward’. Halifax Regional Search and Rescue (HRSAR) (all volunteer and largely self fund raising) has become over-extended this weekend and requires volunteers to help at the ‘Fall Boat and RV’ show at Exhibition Park. The need is greatest helping as Parking Lot attendants late Saturday afternoon and early evening. The shift is 4:30 to 7, a maximum of 6 folks required (4 at least!), and currently no spots are filled. (It is a fund raiser and awareness raiser for HRSAR.) The reward is good. 1) A chance to win a $100 PFD. 2) Free entrance to the show at any other time than your shift. 3) You are a good Samaritan. 4) A free T-shirt. And lastly, but importantly. I’ve had more than one person in the club indicate a desire that if the Search team every required a series of 4x4 vehicles to help out at an emergency or other event, they’d be willing. Well, what better way to become known to the Search team than to help out before hand! We all know the Jeep club has the ‘SWAT’ team, well, maybe Backcountry will be asked to help one day. However, I cannot speak for the Search team, nor the Backcountry club, but I will say the Search team was asked and supplied personal 4x4 vehicles during the Blizzard of 2004! And if you use personal equipment during a ‘Civil Emergency Response’ for the provincial or municipal Emergency Measures/Management Office, you are covered for certain items like fuel and Workers Comp. And great PR. Anyway, if anyone is interested, I’d take names for Saturday night, and if we go as a club (with the exec’s approval) maybe we’d line the vehicles up in one spot and show the colours, and maybe go to ‘Timmies’ afterwards. Oh yes, the event supplies High-Visibility vests for safety reasons. Thanks for your consideration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Im doing map & compass on Sat..long overdue...but might be able to get out depending on when we're done in the woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Check me as tentatively in. I will know if I can in the morning by the time I leave for work B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKWhoo! Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 You can count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I will confirm and let you know Eugene, put me in as tentative. This is a great way for the club members to get out and do something together and a timmies meet afterwards would be a great way to unwind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 So far: 1) Myself 2) JKWhoo (I'm bad with names!) Tentative: 3) James 4) Tom So I will confirm that Backcountry is filling the Saturday suppertime spot and hopefully we get a few more folks! I've also asked Scott to post up on the Home Page our help at the Lookoff Rally and this event. For new viewers to the site that don't delve deep into the Forums it will show our community involvement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 nice work, Deborah will be pleased :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I have a birthday party to attend saturday so wont be able to make it Eugene. Hopefully there are others on this forum who can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Good response so far, and the post is less than 24 hours old. Hopefully, a couple more positive replies! Hey, while we're over that way, maybe we'll get to check the access to Bump 'N Grind! Or - oh my - a night run at Bump 'N Grind after the Ex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 awesome idea !!! :) I'd be up for that even if I can't get back in time to volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKWhoo! Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 So far: 1) Myself 2) JKWhoo (I'm bad with names!) Tentative: 3) James 4) Tom So I will confirm that Backcountry is filling the Saturday suppertime spot and hopefully we get a few more folks! I've also asked Scott to post up on the Home Page our help at the Lookoff Rally and this event. For new viewers to the site that don't delve deep into the Forums it will show our community involvement! Tyler, the guy who smashed a brand new JK is how most people recall me lol. So any instructions for when we get there Saturday? Meeting spot, number to call ect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 So that may be a JK Whoops! I guess! Thanks Tyler. I will post more instructions later but basically your name will be Tyler, Backcountry 4x4 club, parking, and you enter through the exhibitor's door on the west side of the building, from the enclosed exhibitor parking lot on the west side of the building. There will be Search and Rescue folks manning that door and they will sign you out a bright bright vest! I will PM my phone number to you and ALL THE OTHERS THAT HELP later, and more info. I'd like to find a neat place to park our vehicles on the east side of the main parking lot, on the left as you enter the parking lot. You know, flexed out on a Jersey barrier or something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 May have to put the big tires on... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Are you in for parking James? If not I have to start begging! And I wouldn't put the big tires on, low 'cog' might be better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Yes, I am in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Digger Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 I can come too, hopefully the guy doesn't come for the "MOOSE" during this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 THANKS much Ron! 1) Eugene 2) Tyler 3) James 4) Ron Another 1-2 would be even perfect-er! 6 is the magic number! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 It was a great evening! Everyone that came out performed like 'a trooper', and fulfilled their duties with passion, even though it was quite quiet! And the public praised the job. Here is the thank you I just received: ******************************************************************************************** To: Back Country 4 x 4 Club Gentlemen, On behalf of Halifax Regional Search & Rescue as the organiser for assorted volunteer positions at the Atlantic Outdoor Sports RV: THANK YOU x a million! Thanks hardly seems enough for coming out to direct traffic in a parking lot. Add to that it was a perfectly lovely Saturday to be 'playing' somewhere else. It was very, very kind of you to help out when HRSAR needed some help. BTW, I was advised by not only show visitors who stopped by our booth, but also by the show management team that you were not only very good at directing vehicles but you were very polite and helpful when speaking to drivers. Nice work guys! Safe travels, Deborah ******************************************************************************************** :biggthumpup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Another positive endorsement to add to the books! Good job everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 What ever happened with the mystery run thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKWhoo! Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 For myself, I was to damn tired by the end to stick around and run anything. Had worked Friday night, then a bday party for my daughter Saturday morning, then off to help SAR. I was frigin beat by the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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