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TES Newsletter: July, 2010

smckinney — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:48:03 +0000

Texas EquuSearch will be putting out a quarterly newsletter to keep our members more informed of what is happening in the organization. Each newsletter will contain a Search Tip, case summary of a few of our recent cases, special announcements and training schedules. Whether your resource is searching on foot, ATV, horse, boat or “Special Operations” … you are a very important part of this organization, and we thank you for everything you do.

We would like to express a special thank you to Search Coordinator, Frank Black, for all of his hard work and time spent preparing our newsletter each quarter.

To read complete newsletter, click here.

Searcher of the Month, June 2010: Nancy Smith

smckinney — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:51:48 +0000

Nancy Smith has been selected as our June 2010 “Searcher of the Month.” Nancy is married and the proud mother of a twenty one year-old daughter & twin nine year-old boys. Nancy’s daughter is soon to make Nancy a grandmother. The boys have seen their mother so involved in Texas EquuSearch, that they actually imitate our searchers. Instead of playing the traditional kids games of “Cops & Robbers” or “Cowboys & Indians,” they pretend to be TES searchers looking for a missing person. We’ll probably be seeing them on our team in about nine years. Nancy is an animal lover, and gives her avid support to her children’s high school FFA projects. She also goes out and rescues and rehabilitates injured and/or abused cats & kittens. Nancy is an experienced Team Leader with Texas EquuSearch; taking as many of our training classes as possible, including “Search Reconnaissance” and “ATV Safety.” Nancy has traveled out of town on many of our searches. Searchers that work with Nancy know that she is a calm and likable person, but very serious, and exceptionally conscientious when she is searching for a missing person. Keep up the good work Nancy.

Slideshow: Spokes and Spurs for EquuSearch

smckinney — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:43:13 +0000

0125/10 — We want to thank everyone who helped organize Spokes and Spurs for EquuSearch. Special thanks go to Scoti Simpson for coordinating the entire event, Marguerites for providing the venue, Michelle Gilliland for you and your staff, Dennis for his work as a DJ and announcer, Miss Mae K. Jones for organizing the fun run, Lou Butler for organizing the trail ride, Backdraft Cookers for cooking and preparing all of the meat, all of our volunteers who contributed time and/or donations, Jamie and Rusty Girdley for organizing the auction, and Judge Mike Nelson for agreeing to be our auctioneer. Additionally, thank you to everyone who donated auction items, and of course, to all who purchased the items. We appreciate everyone who came and supported EquuSearch so that we can continue to help families of missing loved ones. Please enjoy the slideshow of the Fundraiser.

Florida Training Class Held November 8, 2009

smckinney — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:47:53 +0000

The following slideshow depicts the training class held in Florida on November 8, 2009.

TES Newsletter: November, 2009

smckinney — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:01:38 +0000

We would like to express a special thank you to Search Coordinator, Frank Black, for all of his hard work and time spent preparing our newsletter each quarter.

To read complete newsletter, click here.

Slideshow of the Tracy Ocasio Search, June 2009

smckinney — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:22:29 +0000

TES Members in Florida Conduct Field Training – 06/07/09

smckinney — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:18:03 +0000

On Sunday, June 7, 2009 several Texas EquuSearch members in Florida conducted a field training in the Ocala National Forest which lasted nearly all day. This training was planned by an advance team comprised of Lynn Hinkel, Bill Fitzgerald, Brian Fallon and Rich Giles. Special thanks go to Rich Giles’ son for playing the role of victim in one of the searches.

Many hours were spent preparing for this training to include the placement of evidence, designating persons to play the role of media, family members, and victim. Scenario one was to search in a large grid pattern for a squirrel hunter who had been missing for two days. Scenario two was to search using a three grid pattern to recover a six year old child who had disappeared six years ago. The third scenario was to search in a one grid pattern for a homeless man who had been missing from his last known location for two days. Team leaders were selected and briefed on the scenarios. Teams of five were dispatched to the designated areas to search. A through critique was done following each search.

These exercises proved to be very beneficial to all who participated and there have been many requests for more of this type training. Kudos to all who participated! Job well done!

Tim Miller to Receive DAR National Community Service Award

smckinney — Sat, 16 May 2009 17:17:06 +0000

Tim Miller, Director and Founder of Texas EquuSearch, has been chosen as the winner of the National Community Service Award from the National Society of DAR. Tim is extremely honored to be the recipient of this most prestigious award. It will be awarded during the DAR National Conference in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, July 11, 2009.

Congratulations to Tim, and a most heartfelt thank you to DAR for recognizing the outstanding work that Tim Miller has done.

TES does First Search Using Donated Motor Home – 04/22/09

smckinney — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:20:44 +0000

Texas EquuSearch is on site at the Houston Ship Channel, searching for a man that disappeared when 2 ships collided on Sunday evening, April 20. The donation of a motorhome by Bisso Marine has made this search easier for our crew, enabling them to eat onsite and rest during periods of downtime. We have brought in crews from out of state and are working throughout the day and night. Having the motorhome on site gives these dedicated volunteers a comfortable place to relax, sleep and plan their strategy for the continuing search.

Thank you to Bisso Marine for this huge donation to our continuing search efforts !! We could not continue doing our work without the support of individuals and corporations such as yours.

Thank you to Bisso Marine

Prayers for our Volunteer Bev Ramos’ Cousin – Lorena Castro

smckinney — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:14:17 +0000

04/21/09 – Beverly Ramos has been a longtime , dedicated volunteer search coordinator with Texas EquuSearch. Her cousin is currently fighting Stage III breast cancer. This weekend, there is a fundraiser being held in San Antonio to help Lorena and her family raise much needed funds for her treatment. We invite all who can do so to participate and help Bev’s cousin recevie the treatment she so desperately needs. For those who cannot attend, we ask that you keep Bev, her cousin and their entire family in your prayers.

BBQ Plates Fund Raiser
Breast Cancer/ Lorena Castro
All funds go directly to help will medical treatment and Bi-Lateral
Mastectomy
“Handsome Dan’s Sports Bar”
16510 Pleasanton Rd.
210-620-5180
(outside loop 410 past shooting range)
Sat. April 25th!!!!!
Time: 11am -????
Pre-Sale tickets for plates available
Free Delivery for orders over $60.00
Chicken & Sausage with rice, beans & potato salad
$6.00 per plate
Raffle drawing for an assortment of “AWESOME” gift baskets will be
held! !!!!!! ! !! !
Bike Ride Benefit
Motorcycle Rally will be on hand

Map to fundraiser location:

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