Interested in Patrolling?

[BKocka]

I have been thinking of patrolling for sometime, and have now decided to go ahead with it. I wanted to extend the invitation to anyone else interested in becoming certified to join me at a Standard 1st Aid with AED/CPR class.

Class: Standard 1st Aid with AED/CPR
Cost: $80.00
Location: 1201 West River Parkway
MPLS, MN 55454-1018
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 PM
Date: Saturday November 4th, 2006
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To register for the class go to www.redcrosstc.org (http://www.redcrosstc.org) or call 612-872-3245


For those of you who don't know, to become a patroller you first become certified (on your own dime) and the MORC pays for your first year's patroller fee's (which include an IMBA membership, jersey, etc.)<O:p
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PM me if you are interested in joining me on Saturday, November 4th.

EDIT:

It has also been brought to my attention that there are some better dates to choose from......

Sa 11/4 8:00am-4:30pm

VS.

Sa 12/16 8:00am-2:18pm

One is shorter than the other..... I may going to the shorter now... anything to not sit there ALL day long.

[wanderingrobots]

while i am not a "mountain bike patroller" i am a certified "parks patroller" which is cheaper and you learn alot of good stuff. i did it through hennepin county parks, not sure about when its offered. its a good time though getting certified, lots of cool stuff is learned

[Buck]

while i am not a "mountain bike patroller" i am a certified "parks patroller" which is cheaper and you learn alot of good stuff. i did it through hennepin county parks, not sure about when its offered. its a good time though getting certified, lots of cool stuff is learned

well then if your all certified in everything it shouldn't take much more to become a mtb patroller!

L8Rz
Buck

[BKocka]

Hann-Yu and I have decided we want to get as many people who want to become certified to go to the same class - we are now planning on going on december 16th.

PM her or myself if you want to come- maybe we can talk redcross into giving us a deal if we get enough people going ;)

[mara]

SWEET! Brianna and Hann-Yu joining the patrol? Woo! This makes me very happy.

[BKocka]

well i mean really we are only joining the patroll to make you happy mara! it is just the beginning of the woman's take over.... *insert shifty eyes and evil laugh here*

[TrailPatrol]

while i am not a "mountain bike patroller" i am a certified "parks patroller" which is cheaper and you learn alot of good stuff. i did it through hennepin county parks, not sure about when its offered. its a good time though getting certified, lots of cool stuff is learned

I don't know if MORC changed the standards at all, but we have always accepted 3RPD patrollers into NMBP on the basis that all of the training is virtually the same as all of our training...if you do summer bike patrol in the park district. (Such as former patrol director Mike Randall, Bill Herman. and Bil Mowry.)

Conversely, if you are a NMBP member, all you have to do to join the 3RPD volunteer park patrol is take their annual volunteer orientation and Bloodborne Pathogens training and attend a facility orientation at the park(s) you want to patrol. They do, however require a minimum of 16 hours of first aid, plus professional-level CPR (as opposed to "Community CPR") to be a member of their program.

(Note: I just read down on the PDF listed below, and they do accept community-level CPR for Three Rivers now, as long as it includes children and infants!--HLE)

3RPD is very tight with Viking Nordic National Ski Patrol, which, like all NSP patrols, has to have 60 hours of medical training, so there is not a lot of flexibility there. Viking Nordic patrollers conduct the park patroller scenario training at orientation each year.

For more information on their patrol program, contact Deb Vosler at the Three Rivers office, or go to: http://www.threeriversparkdistrict.org/volunteer/news_detail.cfm?&id=1048&action=View&startrow=1 or http://www.threeriversparkdistrict.org/volunteer/patrol_brochure.pdf

Stay safe,

[Danimal]

SWEET! Brianna and Hann-Yu joining the patrol? Woo! This makes me very happy.

I am also very, very, very happy. Thank you all who are thinking about going ahead with this. This upcoming spring will be a blast heading out to the races with a ton of MORC friends to patrol with. As far as the women taking over... "thoust must have gears for thoust to gain the throne" :)

[BKocka]

As far as the women taking over... "thoust must have gears for thoust to gain the throne" :)


oh. ooohhh.

you totally made that up! you cant make up the rules!:D

[gopherhockey]

I just need to re-up my medical and I'm back in. I hope to do this next spring if I can fit it in. I do want to see the patrol out at Lebanon, so that will be a key on my returning. I'll do races here and there, but its the presense on our existing trails that is what appeals most to me.

[Danimal]

you totally made that up! you cant make up the rules!:D

Oh yes I can! It's my world, you guys are just living in it :)

[TrailPatrol]

Oh yes I can! It's my world, you guys are just living in it :)

Danny Boy, remember the golden rule: "He who has the gold, makes the rules." :crazy2:

What's in your hydration pack?

[Nooner]

411 on the red cross first aid/cpr/adult aed class...here are the options i was given:

1) individually sign up for whatever class you want...$80/person

2) a few of us sign up for the same class, again $80/person, no discount but we can ride down to the red cross together :)

3) $608 for a group of 8 ($76/person and $69 for each additional person)...this would be a private session for our group and we would get to pick the date/time/location

i don't know that we have 8 people interested unless there are people out there who need to renew their current certifications. if there is enough interest and we want to target an early december class date we need to collect info and $$ in november. please post up or contact brianna or i if you are interested. otherwise, i think i'm sticking to the original plan of signing up for the Dec. 16th class.

thanks!



Registration info:
http://www.mplsredcross.org/Registration/how.asp

Class Schedule:
http://www.mplsredcross.org/Registration/ClassScheduleCom0906.pdf

[bikeoutback]

A whole $4 difference if you get 8 people, how generous of them. I'd be interested except 1. I'm broke right now so it will have to wait and 2. It still boggles me that I would have to PAY to learn how to save lives. I know you get all the goods from MORC for becoming a patroller and the skills associated and I'll do this eventually but for now no cash = no patrolling.

[mara]

no cash = no patrolling.

Chris, if money is the only thing keeping you from becoming a patroller, let me know. We might be able to drum up a sponsorship for you. I'd kick in and I bet a bunch of others would too.

[Danimal]

Danny Boy, remember the golden rule: "He who has the gold, makes the rules." :crazy2:

What's in your hydration pack?

Scotch = GOLD!

[flutterbyes]

I have been thinking about this for a while as well, and will plan on joining you all for the Dec 16th class (or private class, whichever it is). Are there any other patroller classes, or will the CPR class be the only one?

[mara]

I have been thinking about this for a while as well, and will plan on joining you all for the Dec 16th class (or private class, whichever it is). Are there any other patroller classes, or will the CPR class be the only one?

Awesome!!!

I believe you have to go to patroller training as well, but that one is both free and fun.

[BKocka]

all i have to say is -- heck yes.

[mn_ultra_guy]

I was thinking of doing the Nov 4th, but can be convinced to do the December one, if we have enough people, so does anyone have an accurate count on who wants to get certified this year?

[Danimal]

Enough smart remarks from me. Can anyone give me a total of how many new patrollers are coming on board? I would like to organize a patroller training session this winter with Alden, and I would like to give him a head count of who would be interested in getting it out of the way so they are good-to-go this spring. Maybe have one middle of November if we have a decent number of attendees.

Brianna can you let me know how many end up taking 1st aid with you when it is all said and done? Thanks.

[BKocka]

I will certainly keep you up to date on how many newbies there are... thus far the number is looking like 4... 5 if we can get chris to jump on the patroller-bandwagon ;)

[bikeoutback]

Chris, if money is the only thing keeping you from becoming a patroller, let me know. We might be able to drum up a sponsorship for you. I'd kick in and I bet a bunch of others would too.

Let me phrase it a bit differently, no extra cash - as in all cash spoken for with other debts/priorities therefore I'll wait to become a patroller at some point in the future. I'm also holding off since I believe wilderness first aid is sufficient for patrol and I'm looking to take that instead since it pertains to my other recreation activites (backpacking/camping) also. Thanks for the offer though Mara, but I'm guessing there are many other MORC members or non MORC members that would be more deserving to trade some trailwork for sponsorship than I.

I was just pointing out that I find it funny that you have to PAY to get this training. You'd think the red cross/hospitals/clinics... would all be putting on free clinics to get this training out to as many people as possible.

Another question: After taking the class and becoming certified how long does it last? I've read on here of people needing to re-up their med certs to get back on patrol, is this a once a year thing, 2 years, 5 years?

[BKocka]

I am under the impression (and someone correct me if I miss-speak) that it is Recomended to re-certifiy once a year.

is this correct?

[mn_ultra_guy]

I have to agree with Chris here that I find it funny that one has to pay for this basic training. My last 2 companies setup a plan to have floor leaders that were to be tranined in CPR/AED, and first aid, so in the case of an emergency, one would not have to wait until the ambulance arrived, but expected the volunteers to pay for the training. After a year of no more volunteers, they finally coughed up and payed for the training.
I am planning on signing up for the Nov 4th training early next week, unless we have 5 others willing to do this as a group in December.

[TrailPatrol]

You'd think the red cross/hospitals/clinics... would all be putting on free clinics to get this training out to as many people as possible.
Another question: After taking the class and becoming certified how long does it last? I've read on here of people needing to re-up their med certs to get back on patrol, is this a once a year thing, 2 years, 5 years?

With regard to the "free" question, since I have been an EMT and first aid/CPR instructor for almost 35 years (I know, longer than most of you are old) I have had to pay tuition, a certification exam fee and national registration every two or three years for the past 33. Non-profits have expenses too, including the research and development for new techniques, tools training materials and standards, staff, textbooks and other publications, exam development, grading and record keeping, etc. etc. etc. One major expense came about three-four years ago when everyone started changing from 35mm slides to Power Point and DVD. And yes, you have to pay the staff, too.

A lot of NMBP members don't realize that our conterparts in the National Ski Patrol pay for everything themselves. OEC (Medical) Training, (and they don't recognize any other training without an elaborate challenge) parka, medical pack, skis/board, boots, etc. All they get for their time and expense is free skiing, which is nice. They have to recertify, at their own expense, their OEC every two years, too.

As for recertification, most first aid courses any more, to meet ASTM and OSHA requirements, is good for three years. Most CPR, by American Heart Association Cardiac Care standards, is good for two years, whether you get it from AHA, Red Cross, AAOS, etc.

Ride safe,

[Alden]

I guess it's time for me to chime in. Being a patroller is not about the money. Though required for insurance it's not about certifications. It takes a special kind of person to be a patroller. It's not free by any means. In fact, you will spend way more money doing it than you will ever get in return. What you do get in return can't be bought. Just ask any of the other patrollers. MORC is not a profit making business and is already doing all they can and should to pay for your first year membership and gear. This amounts to about $115 per person. So if you can't afford to come the rest of the way and get medical certs maybe that's a sign the patrol isn't the right place for you. As I'm pretty sure you already know MORC has plenty of need for you other places in less expensive ways for you to volunteer if you still want to help out. I'd like to see more patrollers but at the same time don't want to people to get into it for the wrong reasons. It's not good for anyone.

Becoming a patroller also means you're joining a team. As a team you can share your resources and knowledge to make patroller commitments, both financially and timely a bit easier to handle.

If we can get enough people I'm sure Hans Erdman would give us a great deal on medical certifications as he has always offered us discounts in the past.

The length of time your certs are good for depends on where you take them. CPR is good for 1-2 years. First Aid is usually 3 years. Re-certification does not cost as much as the first time generally speaking as long as you refresh before you expire.

Alden

[bikeoutback]

So if you can't afford to come the rest of the way and get medical certs maybe that's a sign the patrol isn't the right place for you.

The exact reason I'm not doing it at this point in time. When I decide to designate those dollars toward medical certs I'm going to designate them into my passions: Wilderness First Aid and Survival classes. Selfish possibly as I'm looking for what gains me the most. I was just throwing out the question, I understand it all takes money to do, just too bad there aren't more corporations and organizations that realize any benefit out of certifing people in these areas. In the meantime I'll do what I do best, continue to read/research on my own on first aid and anything else I find that may be helpful/relevant.

[TrailPatrol]

...as long as you refresh before you expire.

Alden

I know what you meant but what I read was...

Thanks for the props. We will, as always, do our best for the patrollers and candidates. There are 2 new Backcountry Patrol candidates in the WFA class that starts tonight.

We could do Basic First Aid (Not Wilderness First Aid, but meets MORC/NMBP requirements) CPR and AED for a lot less than what was said here, per person, including the text books, and do it in one day if 6 or more of you are interested. You know how to contact me, via the website below.

[Danimal]

Hey Chris...

We'll be waiting for you;). You will be welcome no matter when you join.

Besides... it's winter or almost winter. Unless you plan on patrolling with 2 sticks attached to your shoes this winter, you have plenty of time til spring.
We need you... if for any other reason, to keep the women from "taking over":D

[mara]

We need you... if for any other reason, to keep the women from "taking over":D

It's inevitable. Sit back, accept, and learn.

[mn_ultra_guy]

So, then would would you be the Brain and we would be the pinky?

[mara]

If the cartoon mouse fits. . .

What do you want to do tonight, Brain?

Same thing we do every night -- try to take over the world!

[flutterbyes]

Anyone else interested in this? We are getting a group together... if it works out, we have a private instructor lined up who would be cheaper than the red cross.

[mn_ultra_guy]

Let me know the details about price, location, time and I can consider it.
Anyone else interested in this? We are getting a group together... if it works out, we have a private instructor lined up who would be cheaper than the red cross.

[BKocka]

As Susannah said, we are putting together a certification class with a private instructor to get certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. The cost will be almost half as much as it would cost from the red cross (which is around $80.00). The only catch.... we can't have a ton of people. Just you know, five or six.

If you are interested PM myself or Susannah.

Oh and Susannah, are we thinking beginning of December for the class? Or should we wait untill after the new year?

[mn_ultra_guy]

Brianna,
PM Sent.
As Susannah said, we are putting together a certification class with a private instructor to get certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. The cost will be almost half as much as it would cost from the red cross (which is around $80.00). The only catch.... we can't have a ton of people. Just you know, five or six.

If you are interested PM myself or Susannah.

Oh and Susannah, are we thinking beginning of December for the class? Or should we wait untill after the new year?

[flutterbyes]

As Susannah said, we are putting together a certification class with a private instructor to get certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. The cost will be almost half as much as it would cost from the red cross (which is around $80.00). The only catch.... we can't have a ton of people. Just you know, five or six.

If you are interested PM myself or Susannah.

Oh and Susannah, are we thinking beginning of December for the class? Or should we wait untill after the new year?


I don't believe there is a limit to the class size.... I'll PM those I know who are interested up later on today when I hear back about the final price. Then we can schedule it for a time that works for everyone who wants to take it.

[flutterbyes]

Finally confirmed the details! I'll PM all of you that I know are interested in taking the class with the price.

The dates being tossed around are Dec 9 or Dec 16... we need decide on a date and figure out a start time (but no earlier than 10am). Also, the instructor is willing to travel to the metro from Zumbrota but we need to find a place. Or, we can all travel down to Zumbrota and do it there. Any ideas or suggestions?

[mn_ultra_guy]

PM sent to all with some questions about what is needed in a venue.
Finally confirmed the details! I'll PM all of you that I know are interested in taking the class with the price.

The dates being tossed around are Dec 9 or Dec 16... we need decide on a date and figure out a start time (but no earlier than 10am). Also, the instructor is willing to travel to the metro from Zumbrota but we need to find a place. Or, we can all travel down to Zumbrota and do it there. Any ideas or suggestions?

[BKocka]

I know there are a lot of people on the forums who dont love jesus and whatnot, but my church is in eden prairie and they have a ton of rooms. I sent the admin. an email about possibly using one (maybe renting but highly unlikely) so I will hear back from him today or tomorrow.

is anyone opposed to this idea? because using a room there wouldnt make me uncomfortible, but I wouldnt want anyone else to feel awkward about it.

[mn_ultra_guy]

All,
Thanks for doing the footwork on this. What type of space is needed for this including any equiptment needed? Once I know this I can check with my company and see if they may have a room we could use.
Thanks,
Devin

[Nooner]

i'm ok with jesus. and i'm ok with driving down to zumbrota. i can also try to help find a facility if these options don't work out.

[BKocka]

Also, we need to decide on a date. Ill pm everyone.

[bikeoutback]

I'm fine with church or Zumbrota but another option to throw out is REI in Bloomington. I believe they have a room there that MORC uses for it's board meetings, maybe they would let us borrow it for this also.

[flutterbyes]

I'm ok with a church in Eden Prairie or Zumbrota... Just another idea - Nicole said she could get us a room at the U.... what do you think? I can do either date.

[flutterbyes]

All,
Thanks for doing the footwork on this. What type of space is needed for this including any equiptment needed? Once I know this I can check with my company and see if they may have a room we could use.
Thanks,
Devin


Hi, I'll just answer here in case someone else wants to chime in. I don't believe there are any materials needed... class size will be 6 or 7? maybe 8? I don't have a final count.

Thanks for looking into this!

[BKocka]

class size is 8.

i am fine with any location.

i vote for the "earlier date" as i referenced in the PM i sent to all of you guys.

[gopherhockey]

I'm fine with church or Zumbrota but another option to throw out is REI in Bloomington. I believe they have a room there that MORC uses for it's board meetings, maybe they would let us borrow it for this also.

This is a good location for holding classes. They are always very generous in allowing MORC to use the facility.

I need to update my CPR and First Aid so am interested if this would help get me current.

[mn_ultra_guy]

I am fine with any location, but Zumbrota maybe a problem, as that is quite a drive for me. I would also vote for the earlier date.

class size is 8.

i am fine with any location.

i vote for the "earlier date" as i referenced in the PM i sent to all of you guys.

[BKocka]

lets try and not do the driving to zumbrota thing -- keep it as a last resort. but in case we do end up having to drive there, there is always car pooling ;)

[flutterbyes]

lets try and not do the driving to zumbrota thing -- keep it as a last resort. but in case we do end up having to drive there, there is always car pooling ;)


My sentiments exactly!

[Gus]

I just pm...susannah and if there is still room I would be intersted in getting in on this calss....especially if its the earlier date. I also have a van and could carpool 5 people w/ me

[BKocka]

thus far the "earlier date" seems to be the popular choice.

lets just go with December 9th, okay?

[CookieMonster]

Works for me :D Just let me know location and time.

[Danimal]

Thanks guys and gals for doing this! The Patrol will be in full force next year and I can't wait. Let me know if there is anything you all need from me.

[bikeoutback]

Earlier date should work for me and location I can do just about anywhere in the metro or zumbrota wouldn't really be a problem either but that's cause I live in the south metro ;) . I think REI might be a good choice though since they have the space for us if they dont' have anything going on themselves... only other issue I see with REI is that I might spend more money yet there, the divedend will definatly be decent sized this year. Who would be the best to contact REI about this or can I do it myself as a member of MORC? Is there someone that would be better to contact them, possibly a board member?

[BKocka]

I will talk to Scott (president) about possible discount on the room in the back of REI. Also, Hann-Yu seemed like she may have had some connections.

[bikeoutback]

Thanks guys and gals for doing this! The Patrol will be in full force next year and I can't wait. Let me know if there is anything you all need from me.

Patroller training once we are certified. ;)

[bikeoutback]

I will talk to Scott (president) about possible discount on the room in the back of REI. Also, Hann-Yu seemed like she may have had some connections.

discount? See if they will let us use it for free. Also if it takes being a member of REI then let me know.... I spend enough there in a year I should be able to use a room for a day ;)

[BKocka]

yes so do i. that is, spend a ton of $$ there, and I am an REI member as well. ill see what I can do.

[gopherhockey]

discount? See if they will let us use it for free. Also if it takes being a member of REI then let me know.... I spend enough there in a year I should be able to use a room for a day ;)

They most likely will. They have been good to MORC, but also they like when groups use the room and generate a little REI sales while there. Promise you will give a few breaks so people can wander the store and buy things... :D

[TrailPatrol]

Just as a point of reference, Brianna, the old patrol's (NCMBP) initial First Aid class, that James, Steve and Alden took was at my (former) church in Eden Prairie.

Will the circle, be unbroken, by and by Lord, by and by....?

[TrailPatrol]

Promise you will give a few breaks so people can wander the store and buy things... :D

Like SAM splints. Every time I hold a WFA class there, they sell out of SAM splints.

Good tool!

[BKocka]

Just wanted to let you all know that our awesome president Scott Thayer has dropped an email to MORCs contact at REI about using their meeting room. I will be in contact with him to hash out the details, but this looks promising.

[BKocka]

also, Susannah, how long does the instructor plan on teaching? I need to know about how long the class will run for.

[mn_ultra_guy]

My Wife is interested in attending this, so I am wondering if there is room for one more and if she needs to be a Morc member or will my membership be okay for this year?
Thanks,

[BKocka]

I am under the impression that she could becoming certified, and then MORC pays for her IMBA membership and patroller membership, however I don't know if they pay for her MORC membership.

It would be best to contact Dan (Danimal)about this one, just to make sure.

[BKocka]

Would you guys be okay with maybe moving the class to the 16th??

Don, from REI Bloomington has a potential conflict with the 9th, so I said we are more than happy to move the class to the 16th (one week later).

I will let you know more details as things fall into place, however I wont know much until Monday.

[mn_ultra_guy]

Sorry, I am confusing the questions.
1. Is there room for her in the training?
2. Can she take the CPR course without being a Morc member?
Thanks,
Devin
I am under the impression that she could becoming certified, and then MORC pays for her IMBA membership and patroller membership, however I don't know if they pay for her MORC membership.

It would be best to contact Dan (Danimal)about this one, just to make sure.

[BKocka]

Sorry, I wasnt very clear.

There is potential room in the training. At this moment we have about 10 or 11 people signed up (holy moly thats a lot of new patrollers) and our instructor is looking to see if there is another person who can come and teach because we are right on the cuspe of having enough people for 2 classes. I would say, drop Susannah (flutterbyes) a PM about it since she is our contact person for our instructor(s).

And no, your wife doesnt have to be a MORC member to take the patroll class. However I am under the impression she needs to become a MORC member to be part of the patroll.

[mn_ultra_guy]

Yes, I would.
Would you guys be okay with maybe moving the class to the 16th??

Don, from REI Bloomington has a potential conflict with the 9th, so I said we are more than happy to move the class to the 16th (one week later).

I will let you know more details as things fall into place, however I wont know much until Monday.

[BKocka]

We have secured a free room at REI Bloomington for Saturday, December 16th.

This has changed from our previous date of Saturday December 9th, to one week later.

sorry i went ahead with the move without a ton of imput, it just felt like the right thing to do to insure we had a place to learn, and not a mondo-bill to pay for it (because we get it for free!)

[Gus]

Do we know how long the calss wil run or what time it starts......

[BKocka]

the earliest it will start is at 10 am. and i dont know how long it will run thus far.

still working out those details.

[flutterbyes]

Class can start whenever we like! How about noon? Class will be aproximately 4 hours long. Certification cards will be mailed about 2 weeks after the class.

let me know if there are any other questions. Does the 16th work for everyone?

[CookieMonster]

Yup works for me :)

[mn_ultra_guy]

Perfect!+10

[BKocka]

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Class

Class: Full
Date: Saturday, December 16th
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00 pm
Location: REI Bloomington (Meeting Room)

Most of you should already know the cost, but if you'd like to know please PM myself or Susannah.

also, please read the post by Dan, Patrol Director about Patrol Training.... here is the thread link......

http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?p=189118#post189118

[bikeoutback]

Class full - does that mean I'm in the class since I was on the PMs? Just making sure, and I'll be there.

[BKocka]

yes.

i threw the class full thing up there because we cannot accomidate any more people to take the class, but if you have been reciving PM's about this then you are part of the "full".

[Gus]

Is it still so that when we become certified that morc pays for our first year IMBA membership....which includes a jersey, etc. cant wait. see you dec 16th, 12 pm at REI bloom.

:banana:

[BKocka]

yes to the MORC paying of your first year of IMBA membership, etc.

I dont know if that includes a jersey tho.

[Danimal]

Checking into the jersey thing. As I remember, you do get one from IMBA. I am double checking though (it's been so long ago)

[Gus]

Yes I probably was not specific enough ...sorry. I was ctually scrolling through thew earlier posts of this topic specifically and someone noted about there being a jersey included along w/ this class and or membership.

either way....doesnt matter just trying to get all the info. Other than money is there anything we should we bring to training on the 16th ?

see you there. Thanks to susannah, brianna, and dan for the quick responses and info. cant wit to meet you guys. I have only talked w/ some of you via the forum

Gus

[Danimal]

Here is what you get once you become a patroller. More info can be found at www.imba.com
1st Aid/CPR is on your dime. Patroller Training is on ours.

All Individual Patroller memberships include these benefits:
Membership in both IMBA and the NMBP
Patroller handbook
Free entry to select IMBA Patrol training events
Access to discounts on hundreds of brands of cycling and outdoor gear at broform.com
IMBA/NMBP membership card
IMBA and NMBP stickers
IMBA Trails poster
Access to NMBP Online Forums
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[flutterbyes]

Long story short.... there are 10 of us in the class who are confirmed, so we now have two instructors. 2 people had a conflict with that day, so - if there is anyone else who wants to take the CPR class, please PM me.


CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Class

Class: space still available
Date: Saturday, December 16th
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00 pm
Location: REI Bloomington (Meeting Room)

[BKocka]

thanks for the update Susannah.

curious, are we going to need two seperate rooms from the 2 seperate instructors?? Or is the one meeting room at REI going to be fine?

let me know.