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I am forwarding this from Mike Dillard to MSAR-riders.

        Una

Mike Dillard <DILLARDM@mustang.k12.ok.us> wrote:
>Howdy,
>     My name is Mike Dillard. I have had trouble getting my messages to 
> send. I think it is because of the fire walls that my work computer has 
> installed. Usually, I can send a message IF I am sent an e-mail first. Then 
> my computer recognizes the address and it is stored in my address book. So, 
> someone will need to e-mail me first or if there is another suggestion on 
> how to get my server to send please advise.
>
>Be that as it may... I am an Emergency Services Officer for a Civil Air 
>Patrol squadron in Oklahoma. CAP does have MSAR units in other states but 
>none here in Oklahoma and no standardization program. I am currently working 
>on developing, implementing and most importantly, standardizing a MSAR 
>program for not only Oklahoma, specifically, our squadron (OK-113) but, 
>something which CAP can use at the National Level. 
>Any Standardization format that other organizations use would be useful in 
>this process. I have collected quite a bit of information from units all 
>over the U.S. and Canada but would be interested in more and any specific 
>information any of you would be willing to share. Everything from 
>Certification, organization, training, implementation from the ground up 
>would be appreciated. Something which I can include in my formal 
>"Standardized MSAR Program" presentation to my Wing  Commander as well as 
>our National Organization leaders.
>
>Thank you for your time.
>
>Mike Dillard, Capt., CAP
>Emergency Services Officer
>OK-1113
>405-376-9346
>405-203-3478
>12300 S. Mustang Rd.
>Mustang, Oklahoma 73064