A weekend long conference coming to Southern Illinois, May 16, 17, 18
and brought to you by Little Egypt Search and Rescue.
Courses and events offered will be K9 Field work, K9 Behavior, K9 First Aid, Scent Theory, Ropes and Knots, Rappelling, Navigation, Survival Skills, Instruction on Preparing for the NASAR K9 SARTECH Exams, Free AKC Canine Good Citizen test, Critical Incident Stress Management, Courtroom Testimony, Confined Space Rescue, Guest Speakers, and more!
Our goal is to bring quality training to all search personnel (handlers and non-handlers) so everyone will have an option as to what class and training they would like to attend.
We will be holding a drawing on Sunday for donated items. All conference attendees are requested (but not required) to please bring an item to be given away during the drawing.
Map and directions to the Little Grassy Camp, northern entrance
| Lodging and food will be provided by the Little Grassy United Methodist Camp located at Makanda, IL 62958 Click here for photos of the camp |
Cost for the Conference will be $65.00 REGISTRATION FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD Click to open in WORD or PDF |
Registration is a flat rate which includes meals and lodging. If you prefer, there are local accomodations
For questions or more info email us at sarex@lesar.org or call Dana at 618-697-2912
| Mail all forms to: Little Egypt Search and Rescue / SAREX 08 P.O. Box 2035 Carbondale Illinois 62902-2035 |
 Join the SAREX 2008 discussion group |
(click on name for full bio) |
| Behesha Doan - Founder, Owner and Chief Instructor at Extreme K-9. |
| Jack Shuler - Instructor/Trainer with EXTREME K-9. |
| Tom Osterkamp - NASAR Lead Evaluator qualified to administer Level III and II (area search and trailing) and HRD Land III, IV. |
| Dr Rita Tinsley - Veterinarian, Founder and Captain of Stewart County TN Search and Rescue Team. |
| Erik Oberg - Program Coordinator for Underway Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Ed-Venture Programs, Southern Illinois University. |
| Eric Redinger - Assistant Director, Outdoor Adventure, Southeast Missouri State University. |
| Jeffrey Decker - A volunteer trainer for the GSI Group, IL Fire Service Institute (IFSI), Safety and Technical Rescue Association (SATRA), Dept of Homeland Security, and works with several SAR organizations. |
| David Sullivan - Will County IL Sheriff's Department, Retired, Sheriff's Department Marine Unit Supervisor, and Search & Rescue Division Chief, Will County EMA, Joliet, IL. |
| Dawn Teague - Founder of Advance K9 Search and Recovery |
| Bob Wills - Member - Will County Search and Rescue Team. Retired, United States Marine Corps. |
| John Taylor - Flight Nurse, Arch Helicopter. Avid Geocacher. |
| More... |
Revised Schedule
(Some classes tenative and subject to change)
Class size is open except for certain trainings which will be limited in size.
Please see registration form for details and list of trainings with limited sizes.
| Friday PM, May 16, 2008 | ||||
| Time | Event/Class | |||
| 1600 | Sign in / Registration | Open | ||
| 1630 | ||||
| 1700 | Welcome from LESAR and Description of Events | |||
| 1730 | Supper and Intros | |||
| 1800 | ||||
| 1830 | General Scent Theory - Osterkamp (classroom training) |
Patient Packaging for Transport in Vertical or Rough Terrain - Decker (field training) |
Scent As it Pertains to Trailing - Doan / Shuler (classroom training) |
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| 1900 | ||||
| 1930 | ||||
| 2000 | ||||
| 2030 | Social / Free Time | |||
| 2100 | ||||
| 2130 | ||||
| 2200 | Return to Cabins | |||
| Saturday AM, May 17, 2008 | |||||
| Time | Event/Class | ||||
| 0700 | Breakfast | ||||
| 0730 | |||||
| 0800 | HRD Lecture and Field Work - Sullivan / Teague (field training) |
Preparing for the NASAR K9 SARTECH Trailing Exam - Osterkamp (field training) |
Assessment Trails and Recommendations for Improving Effectiveness - Doan / Shuler (field training) |
AKC CGC Tests - Sharp (field tests) |
Navigation - Wills (classroom training) |
| 0830 | |||||
| 0900 | Confined Space Rescue - Decker (classroom training) |
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| 0930 | |||||
| 1000 | |||||
| 1030 | Ropes and Knots - Oberg (classroom training) |
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| 1100 | |||||
| 1130 | Helo Fly In - Arch (field training) |
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| 1200 | Lunch / Speaker - Shyrock | ||||
| 1230 | |||||
| Saturday PM, May 17, 2008 | ||||
| Time | Event/Class | |||
| 1300 | HRD Field Work - Sullivan / Teague (field training) |
K9 1st Aid - Tinsley (classroom training) |
Preparing for the NASAR K9 SARTECH Air Scent Exam - Osterkamp (field training) |
Confined Space Rescue Field Demo - Decker (field training) |
| 1330 | ||||
| 1400 | ||||
| 1430 | ||||
| 1500 | Outdoor Survival Skills - Redinger (classroom training) |
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| 1530 | ||||
| 1600 | AKC CGC Tests - Sharp (field tests) |
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| 1630 | ||||
| 1700 | Open / Free Time | |||
| 1730 | Supper | |||
| 1800 | ||||
| 1830 | HRD Field Work / Mock Crime Scene - Sullivan / Teague (field training) |
K9 Behavior and Training - Doan/Shuler (classroom training) |
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| 1900 | ||||
| 1930 | ||||
| 2000 | ||||
| 2030 | Social / Free Time | |||
| 2100 | ||||
| 2130 | ||||
| 2200 | Return to Cabins | |||
| Sunday AM, May 18, 2008 | ||||
| Time | Event/Class | |||
| 0700 | Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | ||||
| 0800 | Rappelling - Oberg (field training) |
Preparing for the NASAR K9 SARTECH HRD Exam - Osterkamp (field training) |
Improving a Solid, Credible Identification in Trailing - Doan/Shuler (field training) |
GPS Training - Taylor (Classroom Training) |
| 0830 | ||||
| 0900 | ||||
| 0930 | ||||
| 1000 | Ag Rescue - Decker (classroom training) |
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| 1030 | ||||
| 1100 | ||||
| 1130 | Pack Up | |||
| 1200 | Lunch | |||
| 1230 | ||||
| 1300 | Sign Out / Suspension of Events | |||
| 1330 | Head home | |||
| 1400 | ||||
We hope to see you there!