OrganizationThe Huron and Area Search & Rescue was founded in 2018. Noticing a gap in volunteer long term search and rescue, Adam Seltzer began to research the idea of a professionally trained civilian search and rescue organization that could fill this niche. With the assistance of Patrick Armstrong and Jamie Mitchell, HASAR was formed and began to recruit motivated people for its 'officer' ranks. These leaders would help to form the core of the organization. By November 2018, HASAR had taken over 50 volunteers who began their basic SAR training.
In 2019, HASAR received its AdventureSmart accreditation and has deployed a team of 10 members to the Ottawa flooding. Members continue to train and prepare for the ground and marine component of HASAR. HASAR is a member of the Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association (OSARVA). 2020 saw COVID, where HASAR was able to assist One Care in Huron-Perth with Meals on Wheels; delivering over 1900 meals throughout three counties. HASAR again assisted One Care in 2020-2021 with Huron Meals on Wheels and is working with the Kincardine Rotary Club at the Vaccination Clinic in Grey-Bruce. |
Mission StatementThe establishment and operation of a volunteer search and rescue organization for the purpose of:
- Providing training to ordinary community members to give them the skills required to work together to conduct successful search and rescue operations in extra-ordinary circumstances - Assisting authorities when requested, by conducting search and rescue operations. - To generate funds to meet the needs of the organization and any profits which accrue shall be used in promoting the objectives of the corporation. 2021-2023 BoardPresident: Wayne McConnell, C.D.
Vice-President: Jodie Grainger Secretary: Kathie Ingham Treasurer: Deb Finch Director: Deb Logue Director: Bob Payne Director: Jeff Thomson HASAR Commander: Adam Seltzer 2019-2021 Past BoardPresident: Wayne McConnell, C.D.
Vice-President: Jodie Grainger Secretary: Emma Bartz Treasurer: Kathie Ingham/Deb Finch Director: Deb Logue Director: Anne-Marie Thomson Director: Crystal Taylor HASAR Commander: Adam Seltzer |
