Mounted search and rescue

["Lila Corey" <Caballera@embarqmail.com>]

Our MSAR is fairly new, but for 2 years now we have applied for a grant from 
our North Carolina Horse Council and gotten some money.
We are also part of a technical team, and they teach classes to other EMS, 
volunteer groups to raise money.  Even though at this time we the MSAR unit 
is not TR certified, we go and help out with things that free up the 
instructors to do technical issues, so we do help them with their funding 
also.  We are also planning a horse show at my house to raise more funds 
this fall.  I will have my judging license by then, so the only cost will be 
food, which we will really charge for in our entry  fees.  So, all monies 
collected should be profit.  Our group is a little different, being only one 
part of a technical team, but so far it is working out great for us, and 
they seem to be very appreciative of our efforts as well.
Lila
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Irvin Lichtenstein " <ilichten1@verizon.net>
To: "'Mounted search and rescue'" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MSAR] funding MSAR


> The key to wining grants is to have a program the granting agency wants to
> support.  The federal grants to fire and EMS require you to be the
> contracted service for the municipality.  Most state money is the same 
> way.
> PA used to have WAM but now has DCED.  Your local legislator earmarks you
> for up to $5000 of no match money, disbursed when available.  Other 
> programs
> build trails, parks, etc. but need either local matches of 20% or more or
> for trails require you to put out first and then be reimbursed after an
> audit. Read the program guidance diligently and aim your project towards
> what the grant maker wants to fund.  And make your case in a way the
> examiner will understand.
>
> Selling stuff creates an unrelated activity and the profits may be 
> taxable.
> You may have to collect and pay sales tax/VAT on the items as well.
>
> On a dollar raised per man hour expended level simple things work best. A
> simple event like a ride and seek along already marked trails can be a
> winner if promoted well.  Offering educational presentations to other 
> horse
> groups can get you an honorarium or a donation for a few hours work.
> And if you qualify you can do the first aid station at local horse shows.
> They can give you $250-500 for maybe 16 man hours instead of $3200 to the
> local ambulance company.  These costs can break a local show.
>
> As always check your insurance and local laws.  Food sales often run afoul
> of the Health Department.  We always use a caterer with a county license,
> insurance, and comp for the staff to protect us from claims.
>
> Irv Lichtenstein
> SE PA SAR
>
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> [mailto:msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Lois Guyon
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 3:21 PM
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