Volunteers in Mission 

Wisconsin Volunteers in Mission

Bruce Koch
UMC Wisconsin Conference VIM Chair
Phone (608) 370-2083
e-mail lbkoch@verizon.net

Rev. Susan Safford-Gaul
IVIM Committee Chairperson
Phone (920) 756-2717
e-mail pastorsusan@yahoo.com

Training

Chain Saw Training Course for Beginners (Pine Lake United Methodist Camp, Westfield, WI, Saturday, May 19, 2012)

Anyone using a chain saw as a volunteer must have certified training. Chain Saw Training Course for beginners and experienced cutters with emphasis on safety and working with basic hazards evaluation.

  • Time: 9:00 a.m.
  • Lunch: Will be provided
  • Cost: $35.00 per person
  • Limit: 10-15

This course covers:

  1. Personal protective equipment
  2. Equipment inspection / safe handling of equipment
  3. Chain sharpening
  4. Basic hazard evaluation / storm damage
  5. Tree felling evaluation
  6. Working with trees and branches under spring pressure

Nathan Stanford is an Independent Chain Saw Safety Trainer who is highly qualified. Please bring helmet, ear and eye protection. Also bring work boots, gloves, chaps and chain saw if you have them. Dress for the weather. You will receive a wallet card for participating or attending a basic chain saw safety course.

Write the check to VIM Camps. Please send your name, address, email address, and money to: Chuck Wedemeyer, 8389 N. Ivy St.Brown Deer, WI 53223, Phone-414-354-8285. Deadline is May 7, 2012.

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Other Training Opportunities

Browse the Wisconsin Conference UMC Seminars and Workshops page for additional training opportunities.