Sarasota K-9 Search And Rescue Inc

aka No previous DBA Names   |   Sarasota, FL   |  http://sarasotak9sar.net/

Mission

Our Mission is to strengthen and assist local, state and national first responders with a professional, well-organized, well trained team that has a strong bond to ensure the safest and most positive outcome to each and every mission.

Ruling year info

1999

President

Board of Directors

Main address

PO Box 51446

Sarasota, FL 34232 USA

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Formerly known as

No other Former Names

EIN

65-0845818

NTEE code info

Search and Rescue Services (M23)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

We are aiming to become better at fundraising and marketing our team. We strive to help fund our K-9 Medical Fund which is used in an emergency for working K-9's on the team. We also continue to raise funds to cover our training and certification costs. The team has also looked into new equipment to help the team function more efficiently. This equipment included GPS collars for the K-9's as well as GPS units for the handlers.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Search and Rescue

INTRODUCTION
The purpose of Emergency Support Function 9 (ESF 9) is to provide state support to local governments and to coordinate the deployment of resources in both urban and non-urban search and rescue in response to actual or potential emergency/disaster events.
 CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. GENERAL
1. Urban search and rescue activities include, but are not limited to, locating, extricating, and providing immediate medical assistance to survivors trapped in collapsed structures.
2. Non-urban search and rescue activities include, but are not limited to, emergency incidents that involve locating missing persons, locating boats that are lost at sea, locating downed aircraft, extrication if necessary, and treating any survivors upon their rescue.
3. Wilderness Search and Rescue missions include, but are not limited to, locating overdue/missing boaters on inland bodies of water or rivers, locating overdue persons, or locating downed aircraft in wilderness areas with limited/restricted access, extrication when possible and treating any survivors upon their rescue.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

Awards

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Sarasota K-9 Search and Rescue has a great reputation with local and other state law enforcement. We hope to continue our success and improve where we are lacking. We hope to improve the marketing and fundraising for the team's expenses.

We are participating in the 2017 Giving Challenge as well as GuideStar opportunities. We are also working to improve our website. The team has also accepted a partnership with local companies that support our cause.

We have designated individual team members to focus on fundraising opportunities. It is also expected that all team members bring attention to opportunities that they find.

We have updated our profiles on appropriate websites. We have continued to apply for grants that we have applied for in the past. We have continued to keep our contract with Sarasota County.
We are working on updating our website and legal documents that regulate the organization.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • Who are the people you serve with your mission?

    Our mission is to assist Law Enforcement in locating missing and endangered persons.

  • How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?

    Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Case management notes, Verbal communication,

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,

  • With whom is the organization sharing feedback?

    The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners,

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded,

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    other,

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Sarasota K-9 Search And Rescue Inc

Board of directors
as of 02/22/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Rus Ruslander

n/a

Term: 2018 - 2020

Christina Schook

Community Volunteer

Tami Treadway

Community Volunteer

Sheila Sullivan

Community Volunteer

Mike Halpin

Community Volunteer

Patti Buchanan

Community Volunteer

Sonya Kristie

Community Volunteer

Linc Hay

Community Volunteer

Jon Hay

Community Volunteer

Holly Combee

Community Volunteer

Wendy Rose

Community Volunteer

Susan Ritchie

Community Volunteer

Rus Ruslander

Community Volunteer

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 4/14/2021
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Leadership

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Race & ethnicity

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Sexual orientation

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 04/13/2021

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Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.