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November is a month for giving thanks. I am thankful for the amazing LWR resident volunteers who are members of the LWR CERT team. After completing our largest ever Activation in September, our CERT team led our largest ever Basic Training class in October, welcoming more volunteers into our group!
Join me in welcoming our 15 new members who completed their Basic Training Saturday, Oct. 29. And check out the long list of recently-named Tier 1 and Tier 2 Active Responder members below.
Daylight Savings Time ends November 6. Consider using that extra hour to put new batteries in your smoke detectors and to check the fire extinguishers in your home and in your vehicles.
Jim Emanuelson (KN4VMK)
President, LWR CERT
850.396.2695
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Congratulations to the Graduating Class of October 2022;
Welcome to the Newest Members of LWR CERT
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The October Basic Training course was the largest course in LWR CERT history with 33 LWR area residents graduating on Saturday, Oct. 29.
We welcome Albert Bergeron, Bill Fisher, Matt Hennigan, Themba Hillary, Diana Hines, Dyan Laphan, Dennis Laphan, Rosemarie Pauli, Kyle Quimby, Hector Rodriguez, Nancy Roush, William Sadlack, Rene Urra, Paulette Kessler-Westerman, and Philip Westerman to LWR CERT. Congratulations also to the 18 LWR residents who live in the stewardship districts; these graduates will volunteer within their own communities to build new CERT teams.
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The first Basic Training course of 2023 is scheduled for February and is already half full. To learn more about joining LWR CERT and to see details of our 2023 Basic Training course schedule, visit www.lwrcert.org/join.
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RECAP: When Bad Things Happen to Good People:
Emergency First Aid You Need to Know
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More than 80 residents filled Town Hall Saturday, October 8 to hear "When Bad Things Happen to Good People: Emergency First Aid You Need to Know." After an introduction to LWR CERT by President Jim Emanuelson, Training Manager Nigel Pilling shared information on 9-1-1, the Florida Good Samaritan Act (768.13), and several apps including PulsePoint Respond which can provide tracking of real-time emergency response. |
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First Aid Instructor Pat Knowles identified the three emergency medicine "killers" -- airway obstruction, bleeding and shock -- and shared how to treat them. Ruth Landes, Chief Executive Officer of Landes Emergency Training Services, provided a demonstration of how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Neighborhood Engagement Manager Mike Defferding concluded the event with information on how to become a volunteer member of LWR CERT. Visit www.lwrcert.org/join for details. |
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Member News and Things to Know |
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Happy November birthday to members Dick Amesbury, Don Avolio, Robert Dapper, David Forgash, Deborah Jernigan, Robert Markow, Mike Modisett, Jordan Perlin, Brian Thompson, and Gerard Toner.
LWR CERT on YouTube - It's now even easier to find LWR CERT on YouTube. Check out our channel at www.youtube.com/@lwrcert.
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Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program - LWR CERT has been chosen as the local non-profit to benefit from the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program. LWR CERT will receive $1 for every $2.99 reusable Community Bag with the Giving Tag sold at our local Winn-Dixie in November. Our local store is located at SR 70 and LWR Blvd.
Out-of-state Ham Radio Operator plays vital role in Hurricane Ian rescue - Click to read this story which shows the power of amateur radio in saving lives. Interested in learning more about how to become a Ham Radio Operator? Contact Bud Goetzinger, (KG4BUD) Radio Communications Committee Manager, for details.
Auto Insurance Savings - Did you know you can save on your auto insurance if you take a defensive driving or senior/mature driver course? Click here to visit the Florida Highway Safety website or search online for an in-person or online course that fits your schedule.
How to get up - MacGyver Style - Watch this short video to learn how to get up from the floor after a fall. Thanks to Cynthia Olcott and Mike Staley for sharing the video link.
Neighborhood Newsletter - Does your neighborhood have a newsletter? Want more neighbors on your team? LWR CERT sends special preview information to Neighborhood Newsletter editors each month, which they can include in their publications. Send your editor's name and email address to cert@lwrcert.org to have them added to our special distribution list.
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Upcoming LWR CERT Meetings and Training |
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Executive Board Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 8
Training Committee - Wednesday, Nov. 9
Board Meeting - Monday, Nov. 14
Radio Communications Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 15
Annual Member Meeting and Election - Thursday, Nov. 17
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LWR CERT 2022 Executive Committee
LWR CERT 941.404.8606
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Photos by Dave Cashbaugh, Karen Emanuelson and Rich Raymond
Proofreader - Diane Anderson
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Shop at Smile.Amazon.com, and Amazon can donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to LWR CERT, at no cost to you. |
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