Projects

The North Shore Lifeboat Society has a number of active projects we take on each year with Capital Projects spanning over multiple years in order to secure funding.

Vessel Replacement Project CCGA-P Falkin's Class Vessel	The North Shore Lifeboat Society has been raising funds since 2007 part of our Vessel Replacement Project. Auxiliary 1 - Replacement vessel ordered for delivery Q1 2012 Auxiliary 2 - Replacement vessel ordered for delivery Q1 2012 These vessels built by Titan Inflatables in Sidney, BC are state of the art search and rescue platforms and have been architected by various stations in the region to meet our functional requirements. They are valued at approximatly 1/2 million dollars each and we have secured 90% of the overall funding for this project. Project Status: Fundraising in Progress: Auxiliary 1 (West Vancouver): Delivery for Q1-2012 / Fundraising Complete for Auxiliary 2 (North Vancouver): Delivery for Q1-2012
AED Project Medtronic Lifepak CR+ Automated External Defibrillator	As professionals in the field, we saw a need to carry AED's on both of our dedicates response vessels. We get a number of calls each year involving cardiac arrest where these units may be beneficial to patients. Using a grant from the Province of British Columbia we have purchased two Medtronic Lifepak CR+ units as well as a trainer unit and are currently developing a training curriculum for our crews. Project Status: Completed April, 2011
Medical Equipment Refresh	As first responders it is a requirement that we maintain our equipment and refresh consumables on a regular basis. This year we completed a refresh on both our vessels of medical/first aid supplies. We value our partnership with other organizations such as North Shore Rescue and BC Ambulance and maintain good working relationships with them. In consultation with these partner agencies, we were able to upgrade several pieces of equipment using a grant from the Province of British Columbia. Project Status: Completed March, 2011
Salvage Pump Replacement	There are several calls per year of vessels taking on water due to a breach of the hull and our crews are tasked to respond. We have standardized on Honda water pumps for this task and on occasion used as a fire pump. During a tasking in Summer 2010, our crews were called to a 45ft pleasure craft taking on water after striking a rock. Our crews were successful in refloating this vessel but in the process destroyed our pump. We received a kind donation from the underwriters of the vessel we saved to replace this pump and refurbish another older one so we have a spare. In addition we have a volunteer who has taken on our Pump Maintenance Program and will ensure these pumps are serviced on a regular basis. Project Status: Completed August, 2010
Engine Replacement Mercury Marine Verado 200 engines	Due to an unfortunate accident on our vessel, Auxiliary 1, we were forced to claim insurance for our engines and electrical systems. Our dealership installed the latest generation Verado 4-stroke engines and completed several replacements of equipment and electrical which was compromised by salt water. Project Status: Completed February, 2010

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Online dontaions can be made using a credit card or Paypal account, and you will then print a Charitable Tax Receipt for income tax purposes.

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Thank-you!

Our ability to run depends on our community

We thank-you for your donation as we depend on citizens, service clubs and municipalities to operate. Our service area is quite extensive including West Vancouver and Howe Sound to the West and Burnaby/Port Moody to the East.

Corporate/Foundation Sponsorship

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  We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia

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  West Vancouver Community Foundation
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  City of North Vancouver
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  District of North Vancouver
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  District of West Vancouver

Corporate and Foundation Sponsorships

The North Shore Auxiliary depends on Corporate, Community and Government Foundation sponsors to provide the funds for the lifeboats and the navigation and Search & Rescue equipment.

The vessels and equipment project program is raised through grants and donations from the BC Government (Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch), charitable foundations, and a corporate sponsorship-partnership fund raising program.

The Society seeks long-term sponsorship-partnership relationships with corporations and foundations to finance the lifeboat operating and project requirements.

The objective is to serve our mutual goals by making a difference in the community.

The North Shore Lifeboat Society and local CCGA will work with you to assist in your meeting your corporate marketing, Public Relations and community sponsorship objectives.