By Mel Rice, Public Relations
The Beaverhead County Search and Rescue held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 4th. Commander Kolby Malesich called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. Roll was called with 27 members in attendance, treasurer’s report was giving, and minutes of the last meeting were approved.
First order of business was the discussion of training opportunities coming up for the unit. On Saturday, December 7, there was another rope training that took on a new twist. Most training that we do is completed during daylight hours. However, most of our recoveries, rescues, etc., happen in the dark. So, Steve Mock put together a training exercise that took place in the dark of night. Other training opportunities that are being set up by training officer Adam Norlander will include basic snowmobile riding and safety, First Aid, CPR which is a requirement for membership, and avalanche training, provided we get some snow.
The SAR unit has had 4 call outs that were critiqued by individuals who participated in each incident. The call outs required responses on Gibbons Pass road, Medicine Lodge, Everson Creek, and Gallagher Mountain.
The next order of business was the “39th Annual Stan Shafer Memorial Ice Fishing Derby to be held on January 19th, 2025. We received a report that Clark Canyon was completely iced over as of Wednesday, December 4. The derby will have all the same payouts as in the past along with 50/50 tickets being sold on the ice the day of the derby. Your can purchase your tickets from SAR members, various merchants around town, or at the dam on derby day. Tickets make great stocking stuffers during this Christmas season. So, get those poles out, augers sharpened, and let’s get ready for some fun…
During the December meeting, nominations opened for next year’s officers. At the January meeting more nominations can be accepted and the election of officers will take place. Offices include commander, vice commander, secretary, treasurer, communications, equipment, public relations, training, and 3 board members at large.
In the past month there have been 3 probationary members accepted to full membership status. These three individuals are: Keri Carson, Aaron Beard, Lance Hopman. We also had two individuals retire from the organization after many years of service and they are: Parke Scott and Clint Rouse. Please take the time to thank these individuals for their dedicated service.
“In the Business of Saving Lives”, your Beaverhead Search and Rescue.
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