2016 Volunteer Training Calendar for the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.

From  Justin Ryan Farr  Acting District Recreation Manager Forest Service Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Chattooga River Ranger District Hello All, Please see the attached 2016 Volunteer Training Calendar for the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Please spread around to your volunteer groups. Sorry for the late post. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks Also a reminder the Co Trails Award/Kick Off Meeting is February 6th, 2016 @10:00 AM @ the Supervisor’s Office 1755 Cleveland Hwy Gainesville, GA.

U.S. Forest Service Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest 2016 Volunteer Training Calendar Volunteer Name: Check a Box Date Courses Location Contact Person ☐ February 6th, 2016 Co Trails Award and Kick Off Meeting Supervisors Office Gainesville GA Ryan Farr 770-297-3038 jrfarr@fs.fed.us ☐ 3/05/2016 Full Basic 101 Trail Maintenance TBA Ryan Farr 770-297-3038 jrfarr@fs.fed.us ☐ 4/09/2016 Full Basic 101 Trail Maintenance TBA Ryan Farr 770-297-3038 jrfarr@fs.fed.us ☐ 5/07/2015 Full Advance 201 Trail Training TBA Ryan Farr 770-297-3038 jrfarr@fs.fed.us ☐ 9/17/2015 Full Basic 101 Trail Maintenance TBA Ryan Farr 770-297-3038 jrfarr@fs.fed.us ☐ 4/16/2016            3rd Quarter CPR/First Aid Certification Chattooga River Ranger District Janice Miller 706-754-6221 janicepmiller@fs.fed.us ☐ 6/11/2016            3rd Quarter Chainsaw Certification Chattooga River Ranger District Janice Miller 706-754-6221 janicepmiller@fs.fed.us ☐ 9/19/2016               Quarter Crosscut Saw Certification Chattooga River Ranger District Janice Miller 706-754-6221 janicepmiller@fs.fed.us ☐ 2/20/2016              2nd Quarter CPR/First Aid Certification Conasauga Ranger District Karen Larsen 706-695-6736 kalarsen@fs.fed.us ☐ 4/09/2016              2nd Quarter Chainsaw Certification Conasauga Ranger District Karen Larsen 706-695-6736 kalarsen@fs.fed.us ☐ Tentative 5/21/2016              3rd Quarter Crosscut Saw Certification Conasauga Ranger District Karen Larsen                  706-695-6736 kalarsen@fs.fed.us ☐ 10/15/2016            1st Quarter CPR/First Aid Certification Oconee Ranger District Jeff McDonald               706-485-7110 jmcdonald@fs.fed.us ☐ 10/22/2016           1st Quarter Chainsaw Certification Oconee Ranger District Jeff McDonald               706-485-7110 jmcdonald@fs.fed.us 4/16/2016                        2nd Quarter CPR/First Aid Certification Blue Ridge Ranger District Amanda Walrod 706-745-6928 awalrod@fs.fed.us ☐ 4/23/2016            3rd Quarter Chainsaw Certification Blue Ridge Ranger District Amanda Walrod 706-745-6928 awalrod@fs.fed.us ☐ 5/7/2016            1st Quarter Crosscut Saw Certification Blue Ridge Ranger District Amanda Walrod 706-745-6928 awalrod@fs.fed.us Directions Complete the registration form and submit to the district(s) contact. You will receive a receipt of registration. Please see the new guidelines below the registration form. Name: Phone Number: Email: Address: Volunteer Group (Official Contact): Questions: Which trainings do you need for 2016? ☐ Chainsaw- ☐ Full Certification or ☐ Recertification ☐ Crosscut- ☐ Full Certification or ☐ Recertification ☐ Crew Leader (Experienced trail maintainers may receive priority first) ☐CPR/First Aid  ☐ Equipment (Trail Machine Operator) List:   ☐ Others (List):       What certifications/courses do you currently have?(List expiration dates) ☐ Chainsaw Expiration: ______ ☐ Crosscut Expiration______ ☐ Crew Leader Expiration______ ☐ CPR/First Aid Expiration______ ☐ Equipment Expiration (List):______ ☐ Other Expiration (List): ______ What trails do you maintain? How many hours do you report a year? ☐ 2010 ___        ☐ 2011___        ☐ 2012___        ☐ 2013___        ☐ 2014___ How many of those hours do you report maintaining trails with chainsaw and crosscut? Guidelines Registration will close TWO WEEKS before the class date and a volunteer must give a TWO-WEEK notification if cancelation occurs. If you do not notify the district of your cancelation then you MAY be charged the cost of the class. If you continue to be a NO SHOW then you may not be priority for future training/certifications. You will receive a TWO WEEK notification if the district cancels a class due to participant level. It's your RESPONSIBILITY to know your expiration dates. Trainings are split into quarters: Oct-Dec1st Quarter, Jan-March 2nd Quarter, April-June 3rd Quarter, and July-Sept 4th Quarter. By submitting this registration form I hereby understand and acknowledge my responsibility as a Volunteer for the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest and will uphold to my commitment.   If you have any questions or concerns please contact your local district or Ryan Farr Forest Volunteer Coordinator @770-297-3038 jrfarr@fs.fed.us

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