The AGM was run on the 11th of August 2010 and if you are interesting in a full copy of the minutes, please contact the Secretary (secr...@caverescue.org.au). The following people were elected to manage the Squad until the next AGM:

A draft agenda for the Squad's Annual General Meeting is now available and, in conjunction with the supporting documentation, is in the process of being distributed to members. If you are not a member of the Squad but are interested in receiving a copy of the documentation pack then please contact the Secretary.

Peter Brady
Secretary
NSW Cave Rescue Squad Incorporated
M: +61 410 490 797
E: secr...@caverescue.org.au

The NSW Cave Rescue Squad Incorporated will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 11th August 2010, starting at 7:30pm (19:00hrs) at the Klemm Street Headquarters, Bankstown Airport.

All interested parties are hereby invited to attend, although only Financial Members will be permitted to speak or vote.

A copy of this notice and the accompanying paperwork (the Agenda, Minutes and Correspondence) has been circulated to the Members. If you require a copy please contact the Secretary.

Peter Brady
Secretary
P: +61 410 490 797
E: secr...@caverescue.org.au

The Squad had two teams entered in the event, split between both the two day and one day events. Both teams were competing in Class 2 being unranked and performed well. All checkpoints aimed for were hit and they had an enjoyable event. The two day team was comprised of Squad members Andrew Baker and Megan Pryke, while the one day team was a mix of Squad members and ASF cavers namely Peter Brady, Joe Sydney, Alan Wright (all Squad members) and Alan Caton and Patricia Seiser being the two ASF cavers.

A particular highlight of the event was that Joe Sydney received his 20 year recognition award in that he had completed 20, but non-consecutive, years of competitive attendance at NavShields. As Keith Maxwell joked, some people appear not to get the message and keep coming back. At lease now Joe has something to show for the years of pain.

There are 2 training events this month, both related to bolting.

• Wednesday 9th will be an introduction to bolting by Al Warild, including the new CRS bolting kits.
• Saturday 19th will be the practical side at a quarry near Wombeyan caves. We'll be placing some bolts, doing some basic load testing and (hopefully) removing them (more details to follow)

The information pack for the annual Wee Jasper Cave Rescue Exercise has arrived. If an Squad members wish to attend they must be approved by the Captain (capt...@caverescue.org.au) to ensure they are correctly insured.

The next NSW Speleo Council meeting is 10 am, Sunday 23rd May at Tricketts Arch, Jaunter.

This is Peter Dykes’ property.

There will be the opportunity for caving on Saturday and a presentation and BBQ on Saturday night.

Camping is at the nearby Tuglow River.

The Italian's are holding the next major international cave rescue course in September this year. For full details see the PDF attached to this story but in short form:

Dates: 13-18 September 2010
Location: Trieste, Italy

As this invitation has come to the Squad via the ASF/ACRC can replies from members be jointly managed by the Secretary and the ASF/ACRC Liaison Officer, Joe Sydney (jsyd...@choice.com.au).

Due to the need to work through some urgent business, the next general meeting and committee meetings have been swapped. So can you please amend your calendars to reflect:

14th April: Committee Meeting
12th May: General Meeting