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Social entrepreneurship in education may be a challenge but Nazir Ahmed's passion, persistence and discipline has made the imposible possible. Today he is chairman of the Himalayan Development Organisation, a local NGO that initiated a school, named Himalayan Children's Academy, in 2005. The school has a mission of spreading education for the long-term development of this region, the Kushnat Village in District Astore of Gilgit-Biltistan.
The school mainly serves students from the low-income households in the region. It has a modern infrastructure with sufficient facilities for learning and development and offers quality-education for nominal fees.
Having received his higher education from Karachi University and the Azad Kashmir University, Nazir Ahmed returned to his village to find a job as lecturer at a government college there. Subsequently, he received encouragement from some wise people from his community to set up a private school in his village that would cater to both girls and boys. At the time, the only schools providing decent education in the area were located at a distance from Kushnat, in Astore and Gilgit, and sending children, especially girls to study there while staying in hostels was very impractical or not feasible anyway.
Nazir too like the youth of his village who migrate to urban areas for higher education and later prefer settling in the big cities could have opted for the same but he opted to take up the mission of educating the underprivileged students of his village.
He took on a big challenge by starting the school in an area where the illiteracy rate among mothers is 99 per cent. "I have since then been motivating the mothers here to send their children to school. And that is how slowly and gradually the enrolment has increased here," says Nazir Ahmed.
The school started with 38 students in elementary classes in 2005 and the enrolment has increased to 235 this year. The school has grown in terms of infrastructure, resources and teachers as well. The tuition fee is nominal. Also the school offers free education to some 15 per cent students who are orphans and unable to pay the fee. The rest belong to the low-income class. Most of their parents are associated with agriculture and farming.
The area with a population of 4,000 didn't have any schools that offered classes to girls at the middle and matric level. The Himalayan Children's Academy was the first school in this locality offering classes to girls at this level. It is affiliated with the Karakoram International University Board.
Emphasising on maintaining local cultural values in teaching as well as in the behavior of students and teachers, the school has the children standing up to welcome their teachers by collectively wishing them all a "good morning" or "good afternoon" the moment the teachers enter a class.
Although co-education, it also has separate classes for girls. The students here also celebrate many universal events such as Mother's Day, Earth Day, etc., and this is how they become a part of the global community without having to give up their local tradition.
The observance of Islamic tradition in dress and deeds is an integral part of this society and the school observes similar customs.
One of the English textbooks of grade seven has a complete chapter on the 2005 earth quake that severely hit the northern areas of Pakistan. Reading about the natural calamity helps the students maintain a link with their geography while also preparing themselves to deal with any such natural disaster in a better way.
The social studies syllabus broadly focuses on the topography of this region. It includes glaciers, valleys, mountain ranges, rivers, and bridges and comprehending the text, the students feel a kind of personal integration with their environment and infrastructure.
The wall posters and charts hung on the classroom walls include the academic calendar with the selected days for holding events. One chart sent by the education department of Gilgit-Baltistan denounces corporal punishment. It says that the teachers and school authorities should focus more on counseling the difficult students rather than resort to drastic measures. There is a policy of helping the children "learn without fear" at the school.
The school building and classrooms are made of concrete and cement. The students get to sit on proper wooden tables and chairs. The classrooms have a modern white board, the science and computer labs are all fully equipped with the tools of modern education.
The school has a philosophy of education based on innovation. The educators here have to develop "tailor-made teaching materials" as the school adopts a result-oriented approach. It believes in the continuous increase in knowledge and character building. Debates are regular events here.
Positive contribution from the teachers also doesn't go unnoticed. There is the "Best Cooperative Teacher" award for them to vie for. Outstanding students, too, receive regular awards for their good performance and conduct. In order to encourage the participation of mothers in education and the training of students, the school also has the annual "Most Cooperative Mother" award.
The faculty is sufficiently educated to teach. Most of the teachers are enrolled in higher education while focusing on developing their skills through teachers' training programmes. They are also encouraged to read books and come up with ways to increase the level of students' participation in the classroom that goes a long way in developing leadership skills in them. The administration, teachers, mothers and students come about as a team in the education process.
Donations are also encouraged as books, uniforms, notebooks, shoes and other material is offered free of charge to the poor students of the school. And that is how this institution of learning serves as a model for the educated youth of rural areas who may carry a desire to play a leading role in community development.
The writer, a research analyst, teaches management sciences at the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan, Karachi email@example.com.


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If you polled the average Baby Boomer woman and asked her what room of the house she would like to see her man in I think you would hear:
Man in the bedroom...........Great Idea.
Man in the garage...........Still a good idea.
Man in the living room.............Not a problem.
Man in the kitchen...........Epic failure !!!
Hey, I fancy myself a pretty damn good cook and I think most women I have lived with would agree.
I am at my best when throwing things together and making sure we finish all of the leftovers in the refrigerator.
In my circle of friends, I would consider several of my male buddies to be great cooks.
They whip up inspiring meals and mouth watering dishes both on the bar-b-que (as expected) and in the kitchen.
But, there are some guys in our baby boomer generation, even after years of trying that just don't belong behind an apron.
They don't know which side of a spatula to use.
They engage in a battle of wits with the microwave every time they try to make popcorn.
They are the reason for smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and full replacement insurance coverage.
1. They were never taught how to cook by their Mother.
2. They were taught to cook by their Dad.
3. They think "take out" food was invented for them.
4. They think cooking is not "manly" enough.
5. They are masquerading as completely "inept" cooks so that their women will not expect any better form them.
I'm sure there are plenty more reasons and I agree with most women, in general, that most men should be kept out the kitchen.
If you don't believe me then just check out the slideshow below.
After seeing these epic kitchen failures created by men you should fear seeing your man near the stove again.......even in the apron at the end.
It's easy to tell them about it.
It would be great if you told everyone you knew about Survive55.com.
The more Baby Boomers we can help, the better place we make this world !!!
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Homecoming Week is Sept. 22-27 at Perham High School.
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Monday---Coronation at 7 p.m., PHS Auditorium. Theme: "Under the Sea"
Thursday---Pep Fest at 2 p.m., at Ted Meinhover Field. Homecoming Royalty will be introduced at volleyball game.
Friday---Parade at 2 p.m. Football game against Pequot Lakes, 7 p.m. Homecoming Royalty introduced immediately after game. Bonfire at Ted Meinhover Field following game.
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Dear Santa, St. Charles students share their letters to St. Nick
From staff and wire reports - Dec 20, 2012
Thirty students from Ethel Shoeffner Elementary, Luling Elementary, Norco Primary and New Sarpy Elementary shared their letters to Santa with the Herald-Guide for our Christmas issue.
Dear Santa,
Would you like to spend the day with me? I would love to do that with you. For Christmas, I would just like for everyone to have a great time. What do you do for Christmas? My other question is how many elves do you have? Can you see if Jack Frost is on the bad list? I like that you are always loyal to me. I will always love you.P.S. Hope you like the cookies I left.
Jaleia Powell 3rd grade, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary
Dear Santa,
At the mall there was a Santa. He had two of your reindeers. Did you give him permission to take two of your reindeers? Is that Santa fake or is it really you? Well, my mom said that Santa is fake and it goes to the North Pole to respond to you. My Elf on the Shelf like to hang. His name is Robie. I was thinking about Robie. He is going to bring my Santa list to you and see what you can bring me. I really hope you can have a really nice Christmas. Merry Christmas Santa. David Mendieta 3rd grade, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary
Dear Santa,
I want a bike. I want a flower. I want a purple and yellow stickers. Lia Rebaldo Kindergarten, New Sarpy Elementary Dear Santa,
Please give me a Wii U. Please Santa please can you give me the Wii U. I am going to be extremely good. I deserve it everybody makes mistakes. So please give me that. I also want a $998 huge TV. If you give me that humungous TV I will be so so so so so so good. You can put it in your sack. Landon Champagne 1st grade, Luling Elementary
Dear Santa,
If I have a horse for Christmas I can ride it. I have no space at my house but I could put my horse at my uncles farm. He has a horse farm. I will ride it on the hill or the levee. If I get a horse for Christmas I will do anything for you Santa Claus. I will be good all week. I love you Santa Claus.
Haven Troxler 1st grade, Luling Elementary
Dear Santa Claus, Im a good girl and I was thinking that I dont want anything for Christmas. I would like the children at the orphanage to have a great Christmas. So I was thinking with my sixty dollars I got for my birthday I am going to buy toys for these children. Do you like my idea? I hope you write back.
Kailyn ORegan 3rd grade, Ethel Schoeffner ElementaryDear Santa Claus, Let me tell you what I want for Christmas. I want an iPad that you can touch with a pen and I also want an American doll. Next I want a gold fish and I really dont want anything else. All I want is my mom to be happy and my whole family to be happy. So have a great Christmas. JaKya Sanchez3rd grade, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary Dear Santa,For Christmas I want an iPod touch and for my sister a Barbie doll. I have some questions to ask you. How many elves do you have working for you? What is your favorite thing about Christmas? What would you like for Christmas? Thats all my questions, but for your information Jingle, my elf on the shelf, is at my house. Also for Christmas give my dad something special like a Corvette. Write back soon! Ashley Quintero3rd grade, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary Dear Santa,I want a 3DS because you get to play games and there is something else I want, a iPad. Please can I have this stuff?
Trace BrashierKindergarten, Norco Primary Dear Santa, My name is Nadia. I like to read. Please bring me books. I like dogs. Please bring me a dog. Nadia Eiler Kindergarten, New Sarpy Elementary Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a Lalaloopsy doll because for this whole year I have been waiting for that all year. I want whatever presents you want to give me, but I really want that Lalaloopsy doll. Wow, I never had one or bought one before. Yaniris Medina 3rd grade, Luling Elementary Dear Santa Claus, How do you get those presents to people all over the world on time? Does magic exist? Santa, do you ever get presents? I think I am good so this is what I want for Christmas. Can I have a guinea pig and I want to watch Kung Fu Panda. Hope you have a good day! Grace Ayton3rd grade, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary Dear Santa,My name is Olivia. I want a Kindle. I want a Barbie Doll. I Want a Pop. Olivia Farrell Kindergarten, New Sarpy Elementary Dear Santa, Santa you are the best. We love you good Santa. Santa we love you. I want a bike. Darius Herbert Kindergarten, New Sarpy Elementary Dear Santa, I love you so much! I have been good because I helped my dad put up the Christmas tree, and the decorations too. And I have been nice by helping my mom fix dinner. I love Christmas because you can get presents. I love you. Delaney Magee 1st grade, Luling Elementary Dear Santa, I wonder what you are doing in the North Pole? I also wonder what kind of toys you are making. I love all your Christmas songs like We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and Jingle Bells. My favorite Christmas song is Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. I wonder what your favorite Christmas song is? For Christmas I want a remote controlled adventure truck, an ipad and a Hot Wheels splash track. I hope you write back and I wish you a Merry Christmas. A.J. Martin 3rd grade, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary Dear Santa, I would like to tell you something. I love you. You give me presents and you take pictures with me. I love your presents. All I want for Christmas is a girls pink four wheeler. I think you are so sweet to me. You know why I am writing this, because I Love you so much. Zalaya Strickland1st grade, Luling Elementary Dear Santa,I want a new football for Christmas so I can play with it! I want a new playstation game! Preston BrownKindergarten, Norco Primary Dear Santa,The first thing I would love is a pair of two ear plugs because my brother is super annoying. The second thing I need is a force field because I dont want my mom to wake me up during my peaceful and happy times. I would also love long lasting weekends. I also would absolutely love to win the lottery so I can be like Derek Jeter. I would be super jolly if you bought me Yankee Stadium. One more thing would be an electric guitar for entertainment. Well, I guess Ill stop annoying you for now. Cristian Ricks 3rd grade, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary Dear Santa, I want Twinkle Toes because it lights up and I want it for Christmas. Layla Worley Kindergarten, Norco Primary Dear Santa, Are you feeling good Santa? Yes or no? I have been good. I wonder if you are feeling good. I want a Minnie Mouse blanket. I want a Minnie Mouse tent. McKenze Stout Kindergarten, New Sarpy Elementary Dear Santa, I want a guitar for Christmas because I am good and I put punctuation in my sentences. My teachers have not had to fuss me. I deserve a guitar. I deserve an iPad too. But sometimes I make mistakes. I will learn how to play the guitar. I need an iPad so I can text Amelia, my mommy, and my baby brother when I am lost. I deserve it because my mom does not have to fuss at me very much. I help my mommy very much at home. I help my mommy make food and do the chores. Anneliese Harvey 1st grade, Luling Elementary Dear Santa, You are a good man. I love Santa. Thank you for my toys last year. I want a DS this year. It is 3D. Alex Mills Kindergarten, New Sarpy Elementary Dear Santa, You are great! For Christmas I wanted to go to the North Pole with you! So when you come bring me with you! I want to go because I want to see what its like! See you on Christmas night! Raegan Harrold 3rd grade, Luling Elementary Dear Santa, Jingles! Jingles! All of the bells are ringing! Can you tell me what you are doing for Christmas this year? Well I think Christmas is the time of year where everyone gets to spend time with their family. Christmas, Christmas, CHRISTMAS!! I cant wait until Christmas! Going to the North Pole sounds like fun! Everyone always has the Christmas spirit! When its Christmas time Ill be waiting for you to finish your cookies! For Christmas I want a BARBIE DREAMHOUSE! Well thats all I have to say! Bye! Masira Nizamuddia 3rd grade, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary
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Meek Mill Responds to Kendrick Lamar on 'Ooh Kill Em'
Meek Mill is on a lyrical warpath! Just a few days after releasing a Cassidy diss song called 'Kendrick You Next,' the Philly spitfire unleashes his response to Kendrick Lamar's verse on Big Sean's track 'Control.'
On the blistering track 'Ooh Kill Em,' Mill jacks the beat from Dr. Dre's 'Forgot About Dre' and tells K.Dot that he's the one reppin' the streets.
"I do it for the streets / You do it for the n—-s with the backpack / I do it for the n—-s on the corner / Tryin' to make a meal ticket with a crack pack," he raps.
He then adds, "Man, you claiming you the King of New York / What the f— wrong with you n—-, snap back / Hundred shots, aimin' straight at your snap cap / Everybody want the crown 'til I snatch that / Heard your gun go doo-doo-doo-doo / Well, my gun go blap-blap-blap-blap-blap."
Mill also makes references to other historic rap battles like Jay Z and Nas before dropping this lyrical zinger, "Like really, I'm sick of you n—-s / You've been in the game like a year and some change / And you feeling yourself / So I'm killin' these n—-s."
Mill brings some lyrical fire to the Compton emcee on 'Ooh Kill 'Em,' so it would be interesting to hear what Lamar thinks of the track.
Apparently, the song will appear on Meek Mill's upcoming mixtape, 'Dreamchasers 3,' which will hit stores later this month.
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A 48-year-old father has been banned for life from junior football games after being charged with assault for allegedly knocking out a boy who scuffled with his son during a match in Perth.
Police allege the man ran on to the field and repeatedly punched his son's 13-year-old opponent during the last quarter of a junior Aussie rules match in south suburban Attadale on Saturday.
The boy, who lost consciousness during the assault, was treated at hospital for facial injuries, police said.
Two off-duty police officers arrested the father, who has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm.
East Fremantle District Football Council chairman Steve Nugent said the father was banned over the incident at a 13s game between Attadale Junior Football Club and Willetton Junior Football Club.
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Iran will supply Kuwait with 10 million cubic meters of gas per day after completing the construction of gas pipeline, stated Kuwait's Oil Minister Shaikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah Wednesday.
"Kuwait has signed a gas deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran and it will be finalized in a few weeks," added Sabah in an exclusive interview with Iran's public radio. "Iran and Kuwait have formed teams of experts to study the details of constructing gas pipeline," he conveyed.
Iran-Kuwait gas deal is worth $300 million.
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But you know what I love even more? The Idol-voting public backlash against the judges' using Haley as the scapegoat/whipping boy and praising nearly any sound James and the others emitted. Ha, we showed them, didn't we? - by voting heavily for Haley.
Maybe James's fans (which included me most weeks) thought he was untouchable and didn't vote as much.
My preference would be for Lauren to go home next, leaving a Haley/Scotty finale.
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My house is heartbroken. Someone else here said it best - James was the only person left on the show with a REAL personality. The rest, too young - and fake or uncomfortable in their skin. James has been through so much he is wise, compassionate, and real. Performers aren't supposed to be robots. James - we could feel him - for better or for worse. And tonight, I'm hurt for him.
it's really perennialprincess, there just wasn't enough space to fit it all in!
I don't know if the judges follow public sentiment, but I hope JLo and Randy realize how their poisonous actions have affected James's arc. I don't really care who wins this year, and I was sad to see James eliminated (I would have prefered Lauren) but Haley has not deserved the the way they've treated her... not just last night, but all along.
Count your blessings!
I just feel so bad for the guy, I know you can have a great career without winning (Daughtry/Hicks cough cough) but the guy really wanted to win. I think as a parent of a child with Aspergers I can feel his pain.
"To err is human, to arr is a pirate"
I wonder if Steven will sing with James during the finale?? Wasn't that sort of hinted at weeks ago?
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller
Off to the Voice, which is much better anyway. And can't wait for Simon and some real judging! (And contestants who take him seriously.)
Maggie: "While she takes care of the men with the guns, why don't you sit down and I'll make you a nice, hot cup of tea?"
Pan Am stewardesses: prepared for anything!
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Bauman: Don't expect Halos to fall off
The Angels have won five American League West titles in the past six years, but their status is larger than even that record suggests. They were utilizing an aggressive, relentless offense well before that style of play came back into fashion. They built up a strong organizational foundation of talent and have added to it when necessary with astute acquisitions.
The only persistent blot on their recent record was some postseason difficulty with the Boston Red Sox. The Angels cleared that up last October with a Division Series sweep of Boston. True, the Angels were stopped in the AL Championship Series by the Yankees, but given the kind of season the Yankees produced, a postseason loss to them was disappointing, but hardly damning.
Next up for 2010, here is the immediate opposition, the remainder of the AL West, upping the ante, lifting the level of competition, making no concessions to the Angels. The Texas Rangers were second in the AL West last year, and they have an impressive store of young talent. They should be better. The Oakland Athletics were fourth, but they had a core of young pitching talent. To that they have added Ben Sheets, an expensive purchase and perhaps a chancy one given his injury history. But when he was last healthy he was the NL starting pitcher in the 2008 All-Star Game.
And that brings us to the Seattle Mariners, who had the best offseason in baseball, gathering left-handed ace Cliff Lee; an extremely talented, if temperamental hitter, Milton Bradley; other useful veteran players; and, closest to the point of this discussion, third baseman and offensive catalyst Chone Figgins. This was the daily double acquisition for the Mariners, helping themselves, simultaneously hurting the Angels, their primary division opposition.
Figgins' combination of speed, versatility and acquired patience at the plate makes him semi-irreplaceable. In the 2010 Angels lineup, the preferred replacement for him is Brandon Wood. Wood, 25, has put up otherworldly run-production numbers in the Minors, but has yet to hit his stride in stints with the Angels over portions of the past three seasons. Now, he gets his best and most important shot. The Angels have other third-base options if Wood does not come through, but their depth and their power will both be better if Wood seizes this job and plays up to his potential.
"He's a guy who we would like to take the position," manager Mike Scioscia said Monday at Tempe Diablo Stadium. "Obviously, we have a lot of depth if he does. He's got to go out there and show that he's ready. I would say right now that we're looking for him to get the first opportunity there, with Izzy [Maicer Izturis] really helping out with the versatility that he brings, playing second, short and third.
"We know what Brandon is going to do on the defensive end. And hopefully, on the offensive end he'll get into a comfort level. This kid has a lot of talent and a lot of potential."
So far, the potential has not turned into production. Wood is hitting .250 this spring, with only one extra-base hit, a home run, in 28 at-bats. But he did have two hits Monday in a 4-0 loss to the Dodgers.
"He's definitely getting a little bit of timing at the plate," Scioscia said. "He had some really good swings this afternoon."
Elsewhere, at designated hitter, Vladimir Guerrero has gone to the Rangers and Hideki Matsui has arrived from the Yankees. Based on a comparison of the two careers, well, not many hitters can match Guerrero's body of work. But, based on the seasons these two had in 2009, the Angels are better off with Matsui, who put an exclamation point on his 2009 work by being the MVP of the World Series.
In the starting rotation, the Angels have lost John Lackey and added Joel Pineiro. This is not a net gain, given Lackey's intangible, bulldog quality, the tenacity that sets him apart from other pitchers. But this is also not an immense net loss, because Lackey made only 51 starts over the past two years. Pineiro turned his career around with St. Louis last season. If he continues to be that pitcher, as opposed to the one he was over the previous five years, the Angels will be fine with this trade-off, as well.
The idea that the Angels have no true rotation ace has been advanced. But if you add up the victories from the best seasons of the five projected Angels starters you get 78 victories. This rotation may be a very large collection of No. 2 starters. Ace or not, most teams would look at this group only with envy.
In the bullpen the Angels have lost Darren Oliver, who also went to Texas. He was highly effective over the past two years as a lefty who could get right-handed hitters out. The Angels have added hard-throwing right-hander Fernando Rodney, who emerged as a closer with Detroit last season and converted 37 of 38 save opportunities. Plus the Angels will welcome the return of Scot Shields from knee surgery. Shields was a tireless, effective staple of the Angels' bullpen, leading the Majors in relief innings pitched from 2004-08.
The somewhat new Angels are winless in their past seven exhibition games. But this may mean only that they are in no danger of peaking too early.
"We're moving forward in some important areas," Scioscia said.
He was including the first and healthy appearances of Scott Kazmir, Shields, Rodney and reliever Kevin Jepsen within a matter of days.
One of the keys to the Angels' success is that they sometimes move forward when the popular perception is that they must be headed in the opposite direction. The 2010 season could be another example of that phenomenon.
Mike Bauman is a national columnist for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Hi All!! I was hoping to get some good advice and happy words about my accident that happened while hiking in Big Sur, CA. On March 9th, 2012 I slipped and fell down a 100ft cliff onto the rocks below. It was a long,long, long way down. It resulted in a major concussion,10 staples to my head,a broken arm, fractures in my neck,pelvis,back and both feet. My heel on the left foot is shattered with multiple fragments. I'm waiting for the CT scan to come back on my right foot because it has been popping and giving me a ton of pain. Everything has "heeled" except my feet, THANK GOD!! The first doctor was no help...he told me that he wouldn't do surgery(it was out of his skill set...his words) and that I should wait a year and if I still was in pain then he would want to fuse it. Not what I wanted to hear, at all! I'm currently trying to find a specialist in my area that can give me any help. I do not want to be fused until I absolutely have to...hopefully never. The reason they did not operate earlier is because they could only see one fracture on the x-ray and were waiting for it to heal. The fact that it's been four months and is still very swollen and extremely painful scares me a lot. I feel like I'll never be able to work-out, run or be a soldier again.
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For a PDF copy of this 2017 Zone Institute Schedule suitable for printing click here.
Let President Mark Kriebel or Brian Thiessen know of Scouting or Rotary events where YOU can set up and staff an IFSR booth, please.
IFSR - Rotary Trifold Flier
IFSR has just released the IFSR - Rotary trifold flier that describes what Rotary is on one side and what IFSR is on the other side. This joins an impressive list of materials available to IFSR Scouting Rotarians:
IFSR leadership position Nominations
Selection of the IFSR is completed by 1 January for positions for the next Rotary Year.
Send self-nominations, or nominate others, to Nom. Comm. Chair Brian D Thiessen at email@example.com.
For InterAmerican Region Nominations send them to Dan O'Brien at email@example.com or email@example.com
Thank you, Brian Thiessen
Silver Wheel Nominations Sought
Each year IFSR recognizes IFSR members (Rotarians or Rotaractors) who have made unique and outstanding contributions through IFSR to Girl Guiding/Scouting or World Scouting and Rotary International.
This is not a Scouting award but an IFSR award and thus we want to honor those of our members who have contributed in an outstanding fashion.
Nomination forms are available and should be submitted by the first of May to our IFSR office which will forward them to the Awards and Recognitions Chair who will make recommendations to the IFSR Executive Committee and the recognitions presented at the IFSR Annual General Meeting at the annual RI Convention.
Download a copy of the Nomination Form. Nominations must be submitted to the IFSR office 4 weeks prior to the IFSR Annual General Meeting. Chair Bud Allison, the Awards and Recognitions Chair, will make recommendations to the IFSR Executive Committee. The recognitions are presented at the IFSR Annual General Meeting.
IFSR Has New My Rotary Discussion Group
IFSR now has a Discussion Group on the My Rotary part of the rotary.org, Rotary International's home website. Hopefully, we can open up discussions to all IFSR members and prospective members.
Thanks to Rotary International for providing this opportunity to engage in discussions about Scouting and Rotary. We invite you to offer topics for discussion, sharing of best practices highlighting the synergies between Scouting and Rotary, and reports of successful promotion and support of Scouting by Rotary Clubs and support of Rotary by Scouts and Scouting. If you are not yet a member of our Fellowship, please consider a membership in the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians!
To join the IFSR Rotary Discussion Group, click on the link below : https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/group/node/256941/subscribe
Warning, my experience has been the Rotary website is very slow. It typically takes 8 to 28 seconds for a page to open. Hopefully this is a temporary problem. Also, navigation within the site is awkward. You can always click on the words "International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians" at the top of any of the group pages to go back to the IFSR group home page.
IFSR Has Over 1,000 LIKES
In its first year, the IFSR Facebook page attracted 1,024 likes from 45 different countries ranging from 150 likes from Egypt to 2 likes from Sri Lanka. Other countries represented include: Angola (3), Argentina (62), Australia (21), Bangladesh (7), Brazil (105), Canada (15), Chile (14), Colombia (44), Costa Rica (4), El Salvador (2), Ethiopia (3), Ghana (4), Greece (2), Guatemala (2), Honduras (2), India (4), Indonesia (62), Italy (9), Japan (5), Libya (2), Malaysia (23), Mexico (90), Morocco (2), Nepal (5), Netherlands (2), Nigeria (4), Norway (4), Pakistan (7), Paraguay (2), Peru (10), Philippines (111), Portugal (6), Puerto Rico (3), Saudi Arabia (2), South Korea (4), Sweden (2), Taiwan (4), Thailand (7), Tunisia (5), Uganda (4), UK (4), USA (125), and Venezuela (40). There were also 34 for which the country was unknown.
The IFSR Facebook page is at: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFellowshipOfScoutingRotarians. If you are on Facebook and you haven't done it yet, go to the IFSR Facebook page and LIKE it. Then all of your FRIENDS will be notified of this and some may actually follow the link to the IFSR home page and think about joining.
Rotary Clubs Partner With Scout & Guide Units
Bill Oakley is a member of the Rotary Club of North Balwyn, Melbourne, Australia and involved with the Plenty Valley Region Scouts. He has a model where individual Rotary Clubs develop a partnership with a nearby Scout Group. His Rotary Club has established a partnership with the 1st North Balwyn Scout Group. Their Rotary Club has a category called Friends of the RC of North Balwyn for people who do not want to become Rotarians but want to retain contact with our club. The Group Leader of the 1st North Balwyn Group has been made a Friend, and periodically attends our dinner meetings. We're usually represented at the Groups AGM etc. More specifically:
They have helped the RC of Canterbury to similarly form a relationship with the 1st Canterbury Scout Group.
The North Balwyn Club also has a good relationship with the local Scout Camp, Clifford Park. They have sponsored the installation of a commercial dishwasher, and regularly lend, borrow and exchange equipment and facilities. Their Rotary Club has used the Scout Camp for some of their events. Our incoming Rotary Club President works for the Girl Guides and they are developing similar partnerships/relationships with the Guides. The Guides are taking an interest in some of the International service projects our RC does in the Solomon Islands. The photo above is Bill Oakley in the Solomon Islands.
As a result of this service and this story about it, the North Balwyn Club will receive the IFSR Youth Service Award. For more about this award see the next story.
Award for Rotary Clubs Partnering with Scout & Guide Units
The IFSR has created an award for units that "render service in support of Scout and/or Guide activities" called the IFSR Youth Service Award. The preceding story is a perfect example of how this can be done. The next story has examples of other partnerships. Some examples of what Rotary Clubs are doing:
For specific examples of such projects look at what the IFSR Youth Service Award winners have done. Links to reports of their service projects are listed on the IFSR Awards page.
One caveat of this award, news of the activity must be "posted in media and on-line" where others can see what was done. This way, not only is service performed, but also it will serve as a example of what other Rotary Clubs can do.
An additional caveat is that the award must be downloaded and printed locally. This is to ensure that the award is distributed in a timely fashion and is not limited by any expenses in printing and shipping.
For more on the IFSR Youth Service Award, go to the IFSR Awards page.
Western Australian Scouts and Rotarians Work Together
Llew Withers, a Scouter for over 20 years and a Rotarian for about the same time, is a Scouting DC for the Melville District in Western Australia and a Rotary AG for District 9465. Prior to 2015 he was active with the Waylen Bay Sea Scouts for about 9 years.
Over the last few years he have been building friendships between Rotary & Scouting. Both organizations are very successful and run on parallel pathways. Finding intersections where the two can meet is always a challenge. He has 5 Scout Groups & 5 Rotary Clubs. Some joint projects in his District are:
Nearly 1,300 Rotary Clubs Charter BSA Units
Civic, faith-based, and educational organizations charter BSA units to deliver the Scouting programs to their community. Since their inception, Rotary International (1905) and the Boy Scouts of America (1910) have been partners in serving young people. The principles and goals of both organizations are closely allied. Character-building; service to country, to others, and to self; teaching leadership skills; and becoming aware of the world around us—these are all incorporated into the programs and activities of each organization.
The values expressed in Rotary International's Motto and the Four Way Test greatly parallel those articulated in the Scout Oath, Law, motto, and slogan. Rotarians have long served as role models, demonstrating leadership, character, and the value of selfless service to the community. Rotary clubs in the United States charter nearly 1,300 Scouting units (Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews) serving more than 40,000 youth members.
Through Collaboration With Scouting, a Rotary Club:
How to Organize a Scouting Unit
You can contact a Rotary Club near you that charters a BSA Unit. Some of the Rotary Clubs and the BSA Units they charter are listed at:
http://scouters.us/ifsr/downloads/RotaryUnits.pdf and
These lists were created by searching on line. Many other Clubs and Units were missed. They may be added to the list by contacting IFSR webmaster Steve Henning: email@example.com
For more information see Rotary International & Scouting
at: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/03-233.pdf
IFSR's Hal Daume Teaches Scout Life Saving, Scout Saves Father's Life 3 Days Later
Hal Daume reported that in Rotary District 7510 (New Jersey counties of Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset, and Union), since July 2008 they presented over 300 IFSR Certificates of Achievement to Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Awards, and we expect to top 350 by June this year. Over two dozen clubs and nearly 60 Rotarians were involved in this initiative. For more on this program see "District Certificate Presentation Program."
He went on to report that a Scout who he had taught Life Saving merit badge, had saved his father's life just 3 days later.
"It's a wonderful story of a series of circumstances where a young man knew exactly what to do and he did it," said Hal Daume, of Berkeley Heights. Mr. Daume served as Brian's Life Saving merit badge counselor and went on to say, "This is what it's all about: Go back to the Boy Scout motto – he was prepared."
See the full story: A Breath of Fresh Air: New Providence Teen Rescues Drowning Father
IFSR Members Receive Silver Antelope
IFSR members Stephen J McCollister & Bob Stuart were recognized at the 2012 National Meeting of the BSA with the Silver Antelope Award for Distinguished Service on an area or regional basis.
WOSM & IFSR Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The World Organization of Scouting Movements (WOSM) Chairman Simon Hang-Brock Rhee and IFSR President Brian D. Thiessen completed signing a Memorandum of Understanding on July 7, 2012. The full text of the document is available on line.
The document reaffirms the intention of both organizations to strengthen their relationship by cooperating at Rotary and Scouting events and programs. Hence, it gives IFSR the entitlement to have Exhibits at world scout conferences, regional scout meetings, jamborees, etc.
New Generations
District 5320 and Orange County Council BSA incorporate Scouting into New Generations programing . PDG Lane Calvert of D-5320 (who is also New Generations Director of D-5320 and a Scout Executive himself, has created an excellent Power Point presentation on blending Interact, Rotaract and Youth Leadership Workshops (including RYLA) with Scouting, Youth Exchange, etc. This can be used by any District or any IFSR member.
Contact Lane at or his phone (714) 906 0929 for more information on what you and I can do in our Districts to enhance Scouting/Rotary networking, service and fun!
Facebook: Crew1204 Likes IFSR
IFSR has a presence on Facebook that basically just provides contact information. Interestingly, it receives "likes" from many visitors. Here is a special "like" from Venturing Crew 1204, New Jersey:
May 12, 2013
Geoffrey Garlick here, Advisor to Venturing Crew 1204 out of the Northern New Jersey Council, BSA, and New Jersey IFSR Co-Chair for Rotary District 7490 (Zone 32).
Crew 1204 is a relatively new Crew chartered in September of 2012 and generously sponsored by the Wyckoff-Midland Park Rotary Club, District 7490. My Father, Andy Garlick, IFSR NJ Co-Chair, Current President of the Wyckoff Rotary and D7490 DGEN serves as our Committee Chair.
Crew 1204 has a very strong emphasis on community service as well as high adventure, and has a tremendous partnership with its chartering organization and Rotary International.
On behalf of Venturing Crew 1204 and the Northern New Jersey Council, BSA, I would like to invite the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians to like Venturing Crew 1204!
Crew 1204 is very proud to be sponsored by a Rotary Club and expresses a sincere appreciation for the values of Service in Rotary and Scouting!
Happy Mothers' Day!
Yours in Rotary and Scouting Service,
Help Wanted! IFSR Coordinators
We Need Your Help!
If you love Scouting and Rotary and would like to volunteer as an IFSR District Coordinator, or for another position, email these IFSR officers:
For international positions Mark Kriebel, firstname.lastname@example.com
For Inter-American Section: Jack Young, email@example.com
For the RIBI Section: Shirley Kirk, firstname.lastname@example.com
Rotary Banquet Recognizes Eagle & Gold Scouts
Eagle Scout and Gold Award Scout Recognition Day Banquet
The Rockdale County, Georgia, Rotary Club recognized 17 Eagle Scouts and one Gold Award Scout for achieving the highest award in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. The awards were presented on February 16, 2012, at their annual Eagle Scout and Gold Award Scout Recognition Day Banquet. Recognitions were presented from the Newton and Rockdale County Commissioners, the Georgia House of Representatives, the Sheriff, and IFSR. The guest speaker was business leader and Past District Governor, Richard Panyik, who wore Native American regalia.
At this banquet, Scouts are afforded the opportunity to meet people of recognized ability, achievement and prestige in their vocational field. By matching a Vocational Mentor with each honoree, it is the goal that each Scout will become acquainted with the preparation and training required, employment prospects, an understanding of the economics of the trade, profession or business, and its contribution to society.
They also recognized leadership of the Nagataman Order of the Arrow Chapter. The host was PDG and IFSR member Gary Moore
Rotary Club recognizes Chief Scout recipients
The Rotary Club of Wainwright, Alberta, Canada recently recognized presented IFSR recognition certificates to two of its Scouts who had received the Chief Scout's Award -- members of the Scout Group the RC of Wainwright
Dues are Due
For those who are annual members, dues are now due each new Rotary Year (beginning July 1st). Renewal is $25 per year. New members receive a lapel pin but pay an initial dues of $35. Life Membership is available for $275 and includes the pin and your choice of a tie (blue, green or maroon) or a neckerchief or a ladies scarf.
Visit the IFSR website for an application:
Dochterman & Wolfstein at Conference
Cliff Dochterman and Nathan Wolfstein at the March 16 and 17, 2012, Sixth Rotary Emergency Disaster Initiative Conference - in Berkeley, California. IFSR's Nathan Wolfstein and Cliff Dochterman were presenters at this conference. Nathan explained to Rotarians the importance of Scouts getting involved in Disaster preparedness and the types of training they receive at the Camporee/Cubaree for Cahunega District of West LA County Council, BSA. This year's Camporee will be held 20-22 April at the Tejon Ranch and IFSR members who are interested in getting their Scouts involved in this urgent activity can contact Nathan at
Scouting Around the World
The National Capital Area Council International Committee has in interesting newsletter, Scouting Around the World. It can be viewed on their website and you can ask the editor, John Scheirer, , to put you on his mailing list.
Zdenek Michalek Receives IFSR Silver Wheel
The International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians (IFSR) "Silver Wheel Award" may be awarded to any Rotarian or Associate who renders exceptional and exemplary service in support of IFSR activities or the Scout Movement worldwide.
Zdenek Michalek, Rotary Club of Ostrava and IFSR Coordinator, was so honored at the Rotary Club of Alamo meeting on June 17th for his unique and exemplary service to youth in his Rotary District (RYLA Chair for 15 years), Cliff Dochterman Award winner, active leadership of Scouts and Rotarians in both the Czech Republic and in Slovakia .. encouraging joint projects, and his creation of the Scout Center in his hometown that cost over $1Million. It has computer labs, athletic par course outside, meeting rooms for all sorts of educational projects and is open to every member of the community, whether or not they are active in Rotary or Scouting. For his years of tireless effort making his community and country a more principled and inclusive part of the world IFSR recognizes him with this award.
Members of the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians gather to see a visitor from the Czech Republic receive the International Fellowship of Scouting "Silver Wheel Award." L to R: Concord Rotarian Gene Voelkel, Alamo Rotarians Bart Gledhill and Carolyn Thiessen; Award Recipient Zdenek Michalek; Past District 5160 Governor Bill Spalding; Past District 5160 Governor and Alamo Rotarian Brian Thiessen and Alamo Rotarian Steve Polcyn.
New Scout Center in Czech Republic
IFSR President Brian Thiessen, right, with Zdenek Michalek, President of the Ostrava Rotary Club, the Vice President of the Scouts of Czech Republic and a past District Governor at the new Scout Center Vanaivan in Koprivnice, Czech Republic in November of 2009. The Vice President of the Scouts of Czech Republic spent 11 years in prison during the communist times solely because he was a Scout leader!
Scouts in front of the new Scout Center Vanaivan in Koprivnice, Czech Republic opened in November of 2009!
In the photos above and below, taken August 28, 2010 at the Scout Center in Koprivnice, Scouts are working to develop a 'small Gilwell' on the land surrounding the new building. The 'small Gilwell' is also a Rotary District project there in eastern Czech Republic!
Rotary Global History Fellowship Features IFSR
The Rotary Global History Fellowship has added information about the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians to their website, including information about the Cliff Dochterman Award. Visit them at www.rghf.org .
IFSR Organizing Committee for Morocco
In an exciting sequence of events, the IFSR Organizing Committee for Morocco was officially created on January 9, 2010. The members are:
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Gov. Pat Quinn is not ready to bend when it comes to adding slot machines at race tracks, and he says gambling supporters are over-stating their case as to the financial windfall that will come to the state.
"To run around and peddle fairy tales is not helpful to anybody," he said Tuesday, referencing a new study by the Innovations Group, billed as a private consultant out of New Orleans.
This new study notes gambling expansion in the state would lead to an additional $160 million a year, but far short of the $1 billion promised by gaming supporters. Quinn also noted the report said slots at the tracks would negatively impact the five new proposed casinos.
Still, the lead on the gambling expansion bill in the Illinois House, State Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie), said he'll be ready if the bill is called for a vote when lawmakers return to Springfield next week.
Lang said he'll have the votes he needs to pass the revised gaming bill "if all of the members are there."
But don't count on the governor's signature.
"The gambling enthusiasts, frankly, if they come back with the same proposal as before, they'll get the same result as before. I'm not going to sign what they're peddling; it's bad for Illinois," he said.
The original bill was sidelined by opposition from the governor. He criticized the bill for its over-saturation of gambling and said it shortchanges education and fails to provide adequate oversight by the Illinois gaming board.
Lang's revised version scaled back the number of gambling positions and gave the gaming board more time to investigate proposed licenses. But it kept in slots at racetracks -- something Quinn doesn't want -- and a casino in Park City in Lake County, a decision the governor wanted left up to the county.
Lang's bill failed when it came up for a vote earlier this month.


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The Willingness-to-Pay for the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen as a Public Good
In this paper some of the results of a Contingent Valuation (CV)-Study of the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark, are presented. The estimated aggregated willingness-to-pay (WTP) for the Royal Theatre through taxes shows that the Danish population wants to pay at least as much as the theatre receives in public subsidies. The visitors comprise only about 7 per cent of the total population, but the non-users' WTP is quite substantial which is the interesting point. It means that the non-users are willing to pay an option price and that the Royal Theatre has non-use value. Copyright Kluwer Academic Publishers 1997
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Joint Commission Official: Don't Put Patients in Egress Halls When ED Overcrowds
Those of you who plan to move patients into exit corridors when routine ED overcrowding occurs may want to reconsider that policy given what a Joint Commission official said about the matter.
Patients on gurneys and chairs cannot be parked in egress corridors because of Life Safety Code® requirements for minimum clear widths, said George Mills, FASHE, CEM, CHFM, senior engineer at The Joint Commission.
Even if state regulators order healthcare facilities to get patients out of EDs and instead hold them in inpatient unit corridors, The Joint Commission doesn't believe this is the best approach, Mills said during a recent Joint Commission Resources audio conference.
Instead, such a situation should prompt facility managers and ED directors to review ED traffic flow and come up with better ways to manage overcrowding, he said.
An exception to this stance is a disaster-related influx of patients to a healthcare facility, during which corridor treatment of patients may be the only way to deal with a sudden surge of victims.
An exception: Disaster influxes
The Joint Commission's position has wider backing. The Healthcare Interpretations Task Force—an influential group of authorities that reviews National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provisions for medical settings—developed an informal policy on the matter that frowns upon staging patients in egress corridors.
The task force's decisions aren't formal NFPA interpretations and don't change any the language of standards or codes. However, the task force's members agree to abide by the group's decisions to the extent practical.


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Cosy relationship with the City puts Bank's credibility at stake in forex inquiry
It began modestly enough — with a report from Bloomberg last June suggesting that bank traders might have been improperly manipulating foreign exchange markets to increase their bonuses — yet with every passing month the scandal has grown in scale, complexity and innuendo, with more regulators launching investigations (at least seven), more banks said to be implicated (at least 15) and more traders being suspended (at least 21).
Martin Wheatley, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, raised the temperature still further last month when he said that the allegations were as bad as those in the Libor cheating scandal.
And yesterday the affair exploded when the Bank of England revealed that it had suspended one of its forex officials and was ordering an outside…


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Jeneva Burlak of Escondido has been named to the dean's list for the spring 2012 semester at the University of Evansville, Evansville, Ind.
Bridgette Helen Doig of Escondido has earned a bachelor's degree in science from William Woods University, Fulton, Mo.
Cassandra L. Read of Carlsbad has earned a bachelor's degree in art from McNeese State University, Lake Charles, La.
The California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs recognized these local students, teachers and staff members at its annual awards May 16:
Distinguished Support Staff:
- Sonia Lopez , Escondido UHSD
- Martin Townsend , Oceanside USD
- Loveena Bhagwat , San Dieguito UHSD
Distinguished Teachers:
- Susan Becker , Carlsbad USD, Child Development
- Curtis Ziegler , Escondido UHSD, Virtual Enterprise
- Paul Ruez , Oceanside USD, 3D Animation & Digital Photography
- Rodger Dohm , Poway USD, 3D Animation, Architectural Design, Pre-Engineering & Design
- Scott Huntley , San Dieguito UHSD, International Foods, Culinary Arts
- Chris Tompkins , Vista USD, Film and Digital Media
Distinguished Students:
- Cameryn Miller , Carlsbad USD, Photography
- Abraham Rodriguez , Escondido UHSD, Block Masonry
- Paige L. Amirault , Oceanside USD, First Responder/Health Academy Program
- Gabrielle Ingoglia , Poway USD, Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
- Gina Cervantes , Ramona USD, Computerized Graphic Design, Accounting
- William B. Luther , San Dieguito UHSD, Drafting Design
- Riley Henderson , Vista USD, TV Film and Digital Media
Bridgestone/Firestone Scholarship Awards for auto students:
- Dustin Ballantyne , Ramona UHSD
- Rodolfo Lopez , Vista USD
Kelly McGinnis Memorial Foundation Scholarship Awards:
- Joshua Benke , Ramona USD
- Pascual Tomas , Valley Center USD
These local students were recently named to the dean's list of CSU Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics for the fall 2011 semester 2011:
- Rory Gallagher , Oceanside
- Trevor Heath , Poway
- Carolyn Ordway , Poway
- Matt Welsh , Poway
These local students recently graduated during the spring 2012 semester at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan.:
- Thomas Arnold , Rancho Santa Fe, doctorate degree in history
- Andres Esquibel , Vista, bachelor's degree in sociology
- Jessica Wooldridge , Carlsbad, bachelor's degree in design
These local students have been named to the dean's list for the winter 2012 quarter at DePaul University, Chicago:
- Brent Beavers , Poway
- Pat Nolan , Del Mar
- Taylor Payne , Encinitas
- Taylor Wheatland , Poway


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Nemanja Vidic pays tribute to Manchester United after Inter Milan deal
The end of one era signals the beginning of a new one for Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic.
Inter Milan announced yesterday that the 32-year-old Serbian, a rock in the centre of United's defence since January 2006, had agreed to join the Italian giants.
The Nerazzurri won five consecutive league titles from 2006 to 2010 but are currently 28 points behind Serie A leaders Juventus.
"It's the last year of my contract and I have had eight wonderful years here," said Vidic (right).
"My time at this great club will always rank as the best years of my career. The only club I ever wanted to play for here is Manchester United.
"I never could have imagined winning 15 trophies and I will never forget that fantastic (Champions League) night in Moscow, memories that will live with me forever," he added.
Inter president Erick Thohir is hoping the addition of Vidic, a winner of five Premier League titles with Manchester United and one Champions League crown, ushers in a new period of sustained success.
"Vidic is a great champion," he commented.
"He is one of the strongest defenders in the world, for his characteristics, his international experience, his charisma as a leader will be crucial for the team and the growth of our younger players. He will be another pillar for the construction of a great Inter.
"I want to thank Manchester United for the professionalism shown during the negotiation process."
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Under water escapes, death notifications and wrecked cars all in a weekend's work
Rockport — The parking lot was strewn with smashed-up vehicles and inside The Samoset Resort in Rockport on Nov. 10, a crew of emergency workers administered CPR and worked to determine a diagnosis. On lower floors, red lights flashed and firefighters wandered the halls in full turnout gear and helmets.
However, what appeared to be a massive emergency situation instead was a five-day training conference for emergency services across the state of Maine. During a five-day period — Wednesday through Sunday — classes were offered by Atlantic Partners EMS to allow all types of emergency departments up-to-date training.
Atlantic Partners EMS Director Rick Petrie said the organization is in its second year of hosting the conference, which previously was run by Midcoast EMS. He said the organization works year-round with the mission of helping to educate emergency workers on protocols as well as assure patient care during emergencies is at its best.
"Overall, our job is to be a resource agency for the EMS services," Petrie said, adding there are numerous regulation guidelines that often change from year-to-year. "What [small EMS services] want to do is be there in the community to provide the care. We knock down barriers and help them meet requirements. It's a struggle sometimes."
Atlantic Partners EMS serves nine Maine counties that include 20 hospitals and 148 EMS services, Petrie said. Within those counties — Kennebec, Somerset, Waldo, Lincoln, Knox, Washington, Hancock, Penobscot and Piscataquis — lie a range of EMS services from large cities like Bangor down to volunteer departments like Cushing Rescue, he said. Each EMS service requires training of providers, based on EMT license level, regardless of size. The weekend conference allows a multitude of classes to be offered and smaller services to get the training they need, Petrie said.
"We try to get as much training in as possible," he said.
About Atlantic Partners EMS
The state of Maine in the late 1970s established six regions, each a nonprofit corporation, with the goal of providing education to emergency workers, Atlantic Partners EMS Director Rick Petrie said. Each of the six regions were funded through a federal grant, assigned to a specific geographic region and hospital.
In time, grant funding decreased and several of the 501(c)(3) corporations began to consider combining leadership, Petrie said. By sharing one director, it allowed two regions — Kennebec Valley EMS and Northeast EMS — to hire a full-time education coordinator.
"That program worked well enough that at the end of 2010, we decided to formalize the corporations," Petrie said. "At that time, Midcoast EMS said 'we like what you're doing, can we join?'"
As of July 1, 2011, Atlantic Partners EMS became responsible for three of the original regions. The other three regions remain separate corporations. Atlantic Partners EMS provides services to nine counties — Kennebec, Washington, Somerset, Hancock, Waldo, Penobscot, Lincoln, Piscataquis and Knox.
"The merger is based on the philosophy of stopping the duplication," Petrie said. "Do a better job, more efficiently."
For more information about Atlantic Partners EMS, visit apems.org/about/mission-statement/.
Classes differ each year. This year, offerings included refresher courses needed to maintain different levels of EMT licensing, a class addressing international deployment and battlefield medicine, classes to teach EMS instructors, planning and managing a medical incident during a "mass gathering" (such as a town festival), how to deal with a dog guarding its injured owner, enhancing communications between field rescue crews and the hospital, transporting patients who are obese, how to treat patients who have used new legal and illegal drugs and how to deal with patients experiencing a psychological emergency, among many others.
One class addressed methods for dealing with family members following termination of resuscitation. In January 2012, new guidelines were put in place requiring EMS providers to cease resuscitation efforts after 20 minutes during a cardiac event if other factors indicate the patient's heart will not restart — a non-responsive rhythm —, according to Maine EMS Medical Director Matt Sholl.
"It's pretty common to make [death] notifications," he said. "We spend a lot of time training providers. This is really one of the most sacred things as EMS providers we can do."
Sholl said the termination of resuscitation protocol has been in place for many years but setting a time limit for EMS workers of 20 minutes came about because research shows CPR is not as effective when performed in a moving vehicle or on a stretcher.
"High quality chest compressions are most important," Sholl said. "[EMS workers] can't deliver good compressions when moving."
He said nationwide policies were taken into consideration before establishing Maine's protocols.
"We had to set boundaries," he said.
Sholl said the only reason an unresponsive patient suffering from a cardiac episode should be moved before CPR is started is to allow emergency workers more room to maneuver or to remove workers and the patient from an unsafe area.
"It's not the nicest thing for the public to see but it's important," Sholl said.
He said the new guidelines not only benefit patients with a higher quality of CPR but also EMS workers and the general public because the ambulance isn't traveling to the hospital at a high rate of speed with lights and sirens.
"The important piece for the layperson to grasp is procedures are alarmingly similar. There are no special medicines or therapies at the hospital than on scene," Sholl said, adding there is a 10 to 15 minute window of time after a heart stops beating during which it's vital to restart it.
He said training for EMS workers regarding notification to family members has been somewhat overlooked in years past.
"We need to be better about offering the skills to notify," Sholl said. "Families respond well to EMS, firefighters or police breaking the news. They accept it as much as hospital personnel [telling them]. We are more and more trying to bring — or keep — families together, even in the hospital."
Other classes during the weekend were more hands-on. Throughout the resort, posted on the walls near restrooms, signs jokingly warned attendees to remove vehicles from a particular parking lot or risk being taken apart by hydraulic tools, while outside in the parking lot, previously wrecked vehicles provided by One Steel sat waiting.
When students arrived, clad in turnout gear and helmets, they looked on as instructors demonstrated proper and safe use of the tools — one a spreading tool often referred to as JAWS and the other a cutting tool. Students then split into three groups to try the tools, some for the first time.
In the meantime, another class of students took to the pool outfitted in helmets and regular clothes over swimwear. This class sought to learn how to escape a submerged vehicle. First, students practiced swimming in the pool fully-clothed, some even choosing to keep shoes on. Then, two at a time, they climbed into a simulator and buckled their seat belts. Instructors pointed out where students should place their hands to facilitate escape in a timely manner. Then, into the water and upside down went the students inside the simulator. Instructors wearing swim goggles ducked their heads underwater to monitor the students' progress and occasionally banged on the simulator to create a more realistic underwater experience. Each student in the class was able to escape unaided by instructors to the clapping of the other students.
In another area, students crouched in hallways, working together to make a diagnosis of a patient simulator, performing CPR and asking the instructor questions about the patient's condition. Those not participating in hands-on classes filled the lower level rooms for lectures and group discussions. Vendors also had a space downstairs to showcase everything from clothing to the latest ambulance models.
Throughout the weekend, EMS workers that are also veterans were treated to discounted or free meals and a flag raising took place Sunday morning, Petrie said. Classes concluded Nov. 11 at The Samoset.
Associate Editor Stephanie Grinnell can be reached at 236-8511 or email@example.com.
Awesome team work!!! Thanks for being there for us.
Thank-you for committing so much time and effort in emergancy training, it is a true blessing to know you will be there in time of need.


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"Warden Morgan does take responsibility for that. She has acknowledged that and she's working with us as we do our own review of how things were handled there."