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Southeast Search and Rescue voted in executive members and directors

Southeast Saskatchewan Search and Rescue (SESK SAR) chapter 19 held its first official meeting Thursday night at the Carlyle Memorial Hall. Over 30 members joined the meeting to elect executive members and directors.
SESK SAR logo
One of the SESK SAR members Nicolas Wawryk created a new logo for the chapter that was approved during the first meeting.

Southeast Saskatchewan Search and Rescue (SESK SAR) chapter 19 held its first official meeting Thursday night at the Carlyle Memorial Hall. Over 30 members joined the meeting to elect executive members and directors.

Katia Bigney of Estevan was chosen as the president of the chapter that as of now covers Estevan, Weyburn, Carlyle, Oxbow and everything in between, but has a strong potential for further growth. Dan Hardern and Roberta Deroiser, both from Estevan, became two vice-presidents, which was necessary for a chapter of the size of SESK SAR. Sarah Pearson of Carlyle was chosen as a secretary by allocation, and Lana Perroult became the organization’s treasurer. Bigney, Pearson along with Marlo Pritchard of Weyburn, Marlin Flavel of Weyburn, Mickey Quigley of Yellow Grass, Krista Larson of White Bear, Sara Lawrence of Weyburn, Charlotte Halbuza of Estevan and Zane Olson of Estevan formed the SESK SAR board of directors.

Besides, members volunteered to get six vital committees rolling.

Now, when first organizational steps are done, committees will proceed with their duties starting with CPR and first aid and basic search training, fundraising and looking for sponsorships and purchasing the first equipment. Members of the Adventure Smart committee will go through educational training and will start delivering children programs, teaching basic survival skills, to southeast Saskatchewan schools willing to participate.

Separate committees will be responsible for recruitment and membership as well as community relations.

The organization is always open for new members and, as Parkland SARSAV chapter president Dale Hintz reminded, there is always work for people of all talents and abilities.

With basic training completed chapter members soon will be able to go on a search if someone in southeast Saskatchewan goes missing. Besides, the organization plans to dedicate their time and serve the communities making them safer and better places to live in.Â