Support Volunteer Search and Rescue Teams!
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*NEW* Grant Directory Added - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 The grant directory has been updated and added to. We now have 29 grant programs listed for members, as well as 3 other programs listed for the general SAR community to access. Each of the grants listed in the directory has a full description, deadlines, application information, and other vital research details to make your grant application successfull. Sign up for a NAVSAR Team Membership to start obtaining better funding for your team today!
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Bylaws added! - Friday, February 15, 2008 In keeping with the Association's philosophy of a transparent organization, the Bylaws have been added to the Corporate Documents page under the About Us tab on the top menu. All other Association tax, legal, financial, and goverance documents can also be found under the About Us menu to members while logged in.
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NAVSAR Open for Membership - Friday, February 08, 2008 After almost 2 years in the works, NAVSAR is ready to begin accepting members and pursuing the founding mission to support volunteer search and rescue teams. Join us in this new endeavor, together we can help each other succeed in providing the best possible service to our communities!
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NAVSAR receives Tax Exempt Status! - Saturday, June 02, 2007 NAVSAR has been recognized as a non-profit, tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The effective date of exemption is 2/15/2006.
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Discounted Web Hosting for SAR teams - Sunday, April 08, 2007 Full featured websites and email for only $50/yr NOW available to members and non-member SAR teams!
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NAVSAR Update - Thursday, June 01, 2006 Application submitted for Advanced Determination of 501(c)(3) non-profit status.
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NAVSAR Update - Thursday, June 01, 2006 Corporate documents added to "Corporate Info" page, including Bylaws.
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New member benefit - Monday, May 01, 2006 Hertz Car Rental added to list of member benefits.
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New member benefit - Monday, May 01, 2006 Enterprise Rent-a-Car added to list of member benefits.
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New Member Benefit - Monday, May 01, 2006 May 2006 - Alamo Rent A Car added to list of member benefits.
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New Member Benefit - Monday, May 01, 2006 May 2006 - National Car Rental added to list of member benefits.
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New Member Benefit - Monday, May 01, 2006 May 2006 - Best Western added to list of member benefits.
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New member benefit - Monday, May 01, 2006 Avis Rent-A-Car added to list of member benefits.
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So That Others May Live...
Welcome to the National Association of Volunteer Search And Rescue Teams, Inc. (NAVSAR).
After nearly two years of working to lay the foundation, NAVSAR is ready to begin accepting members and building a successful Association solely dedicated to the support of volunteer search and rescue teams in the United States. Please click here to view the membership packages available with benefits available.
During the membership drive we are offering reduced rates for membership good for the first year. Team Memberships also get a FREE premium web hosting account using the DotNetNuke platform to provide even the most novice website builder with the tools to create a professional website complete with secure member areas and many more options. Web hosting accounts are also available without NAVSAR membership to any SAR team for rates that are 50% of what you might pay through any other web host service!
We encourage you to get involved, together we can achieve more!
NAVSAR Mission Statement:
The National Association of Volunteer Search and Rescue Teams, Inc. (NAVSAR) is committed to providing financial and material support to the nation’s volunteer search and rescue teams. The volunteer organizations assist their local communities to help locate missing persons and aid in times of disaster. Because these organizations are largely non-governmental organizations, they receive no government funding and rely on donations and support from their communities to provide their essential services.
Sign Up for the NAVSAR Newsletter - Stay up to date on all the latest news and happenings. This newsletter is open to the public and can be subscribed to by going to our newsletter page.
*Please note, if you have previously signed up on our Yahoo newletter list, please re-subscibe using the tool below as we will be discontinuing the use of the Yahoo service.
What is NAVSAR?
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NAVSAR was born from the need of volunteer search and rescue teams to have ongoing support. With strength in numbers, teams can obtain better pricing on equipment and supplies. Additionally by creating a central point to obtain public, private, and foundation grants and gifts, NAVSAR aspires to provide teams with the financial ability to secure needed training and equipment.
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An organization of volunteers and managed by volunteers, 100% of funds donated to NAVSAR are used to benefit search and rescue teams.
NAVSAR members will benefit in several ways;
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Financial aid for training, education, and equipment expenses.
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Access to a directory of grants (specific to SAR needs!).
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Grant writing assistance for teams.
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Fundraising tools and ideas.
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Directory of training and certification opportunities.
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Discounted "wholesale cost" equipment and supplies for members.
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Group buying power on large purchases.
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Pre-negotiated discounts on services.
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FREE full featured websites for teams.
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We also hope to develop "Wish Lists" for training, equipment, and supplies and through fundraising and grants and provide these items free as funds allow.
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NAVSAR is pleased to announce web hosting services for SAR teams. Full featured website hosting using easy to use, web-based software makes professional internet presence available to any team.
Click here for more information!
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Search & Rescue president in head-on collision
Graham County Search and Rescue President Ron Glaspie, 54, of Safford was treated and released from the Mount Graham Regional Medical Center after being involved in a head-on collision Wednesday afternoon. Dustin G. Youngblood, 21, of Safford didn't fare as well and was airlifted to a Tucson hospital.
Search continues for Fugate, missing since 1980
On Saturday, August 21, 2010, the Cochise County Search and Rescue Team deployed on a training mission in the Pinery Canyon Road area. Information was received by Sheriffâs Office Investigators that several wells in the area should be searched to ensure there was no evidence and/or a body in that area related to an open 1980 Missing Persons case.
NY rescue team heading to Marlboro in advance of Earl
NEW YORK (AP) - A search and rescue team comprised of New York City police and fire department members is heading...
NY rescue team heading to Mass. in advance of Earl
NEW YORK (AP) — A search and rescue team comprised of New York City police and fire department members is heading to Marlborough, Mass. in advance of Hurricane Earl to help out if needed.
Video: Search and rescue team has two- and four-legged members
ALBANY — As Hurricane Earl approaches the East Coast, the New York Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 2 is on alert.
Search and rescue: Horses, owners train to help find the missing
EAST WATERBORO – Much like a dog, a horse has enhanced hearing and sense of smell. In addition, horses can cover a lot of ground quickly, which makes them an ideal tool for use in search-and-rescue operations.
BP agents rescue immigrants in distress
Border Patrol Search, Trauma and Rescue Unit agents assigned to Casa Grande responded to a pair of calls last weekend from illegal immigrants in distress.
SAR members search for missing fisherman
Hope Search and Rescue is planning an open house in a recruitment effort for new members, says search manager Barry Gannon.
River search continues for missing man
Search and rescue teams from the Bolivar County Emergency Management Agency have been out on the Mississippi River since early Wednesday morning. They received a call before sunrise that a man was in the river.
Search for missing Eads man continues
The search continued Thursday at Shelby Farms for a missing Eads man who was last seen alive nearly a week ago.
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