The following Mission Report was submitted by Ken Capron

We were contacted by DEM. at 6p.m. Monday evening Nov. 6^th 2000 and were requested to send six TMRU members to help on a search in Lewis County. A 29-year-old male had been hunting by himself and had not been seen or heard from since Sunday morning. Responding members: Ken Capron, Ben Constance, Piro Kramer, Bill Weber and Victor Caro left the Cache at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and drove to search base located at Wallupt Lake. Members from various other rescue units were also called due mostly to the rapidly approaching poor weather and the size of the search area. Search plans also included Guardian One (King Co. Police), two Air Force Blackhawk helicopters and a KC135 Air refueling tanker for the Blackhawks; due to poor visibility the helicopters were not effective. Our ground team of four was assigned a steep and rugged snow-covered area bordered on one side by the Pacific Crest Trail. We were to proceed easterly from the trail and search for clues. We did locate a set of single prints which matched the subject's boot description, however, did not pursue the tracks for very long as they went outside of our assigned area. Base had us mark the prints well at the Pacific Crest Trail and assigned another unit to continue following them.

We continued in our search area until about 2:30 p.m. and then started back to our entry point. Navigation skills were definitely used by our team during the search day as the area covered was definitely confusing at times. Without a map, compass and skills, you could get turned around very easily. Our group performed very well in all aspects of the search and great teamwork throughout the day was the main ingredient to our success.

The tracks of the subject were eventually located by another unit and followed into the Two Lakes area where they found a bivouac site. Clues matching the hunter's items were discovered and the pace of the search increased by the teams as darkness was only a couple of hours away. By now the Tribal Enforcement were also involved from the Yakima Indian Reservation and located the subject on the reservation while searching with ATV's. The subject was cold, tired and hungry but mostly just happy to be found.

The entire search plan and efforts were very well organized by Lewis County and TMRU's involvement was very mush appreciated by them. Thanks again to our search team of Ben, Piro, Victor and Bill. Great teamwork throughout our mission and the day

Respectfully,

Ken Capron

These minutes as published are unofficial and subject to approval at the next regularly scheduled board meeting. Convened 19:31

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Alan Givotovsky, Fran Martoglio, John Kirkman, Rick Wire, Stan Kartes, Bill Weber, Ken Capron, Chris Berryman, Russ Brinton.

OTHER MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Miner, Mike Gauthier, Tracy Berryman, Jim Andrues, Ben Constance, Rod Scott, Maria Ternes, Roger Ternes.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Victor Caro

• Victor was absent. Alan read the report.
• Monthly report accepted as presented for 10-01-00 through 10-31-00 (Full report is attached to the meeting minutes.)

KIT REPORT: Tracy Berryman

• Sales for the month of October are attached to the meeting minutes.

OPERATIONS REPORT: Gus Bush

• Two Missions: Two lost equestrians, and a Cascade River search.

TRAINING REPORT: Russ Brinton

• Fran gave report.
• Chinook Training: 16 people attended the training.
• Truck Driver training to be announced.
• Roger Ternes will be conducting 2001 MOFA Training in Jan. or Feb 2001.
• Fran made a motion for the Unit to cover the cost of the avalanche course for 8 people total cost of $240.
• Crime Scene training will be taught at the general meeting on December 13.
• December 16-17 will be SAR Management course.

EQUIPMENT REPORT: Ken Capron

• Ken is taking the truck in for service.
• Rod Scott is taking over the truck servicing.
• Ben Constance found a new source for medical equipment.
• Fran discussed getting fleece pants & shirts for hypothermic patients. Chris moved to allocate $120 to purchase these garments. It was passed.
• Chris moved to get 2 conversion kits for the Cascade litter for a cost of up to $500. It was passed.

COMMUNICATIONS REPORT: Stan Kartes

• Stan ordered 2 radios and batteries.
• Fran Martoglio's pager will not work at her new job location. Please contact her using her work phone number during the day.

SAFETY & EDUCATION REPORT: Rick Wire

• Children's Safety Fair Saturday April 28, 2001 at the Tacoma Dome.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Chris Berryman

• No report.

FINANCE REPORT: Bill Weber

• No activity.

SARVAC REPORT: Fran Martoglio

• Wendy Stefaniak is the official PCSAR Council representative.

MAST REPORT: Bill Weber

• Chris Long announced that the SAR conference for 2001 will be in Mason County on Memorial Day weekend.

OLD BUSINESS REPORT:

• Gus Bush reported that Fran Martoglio was elected as President. Ken Capron was elected as Vice President.
• Fran reported on the application of a grant from REI for Mountain Rainier Rescue Cache.
• Fran reported on our new REI.com affiliation.
• Chris Berryman gave a report on the condition of our septic field and moved to allocate funds for the repair of the field. It was passed.
• Fran Martoglio discussed the remodeling of the Cache. Fran made an amendment to the cost of the folding chairs for $1,056 instead of $1,000. It was passed.
• Fran made a motion for an amount to cover the first level of remodeling. It was passed.

NEW BUSINESS REPORT:

• Mike Gauthier is a Mt. Rainier Park Ranger. He attended our meeting to discuss more efficient and safer ways of running SAR missions with other MRA units and other rescue groups on the mountain.
• Prior to the November 8^th Wednesday night meeting, the Board met and the following actions were taken. Chris Berryman moved to bring Mike Mixon to active status at Rescue Support. The motion was passed unanimously.
• Fran moved to have the Board send her to the winter MRA meeting in Utah. The Unit would pay up to $500 toward lodging, flight and registration. The motion was passed.

Meeting adjourned, 22:15

Respectfully yours,

John Kirkman, Secretary

The following members attended the Kit party on November 1:

John Simac
Ken Capron
Rick Wire
Fran Martoglio
Rod Scott
Chris Berryman
Tracy "
Rick Lorenz
Bill Weber

They assembled 308 kits.
The Kit parties are held from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., the first Wednesday at the Cache. If you need directions, call 531-2120. We need your help.

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