The Watchtower in Canada, perhaps elsewhere also, is chasing down members, each and every, to provide information related to "Disaster Planning".
Now, the Watchtower has not printed any material to work with and has left local elders the task of of doing this chore. Our local elder doods have gotten some disaster planning forms off the web and they are photocopying these.
They are quite insistive that EVERYONE fills this out so that the elders can "find you after a disaster" etc bla bla bla.
Here's the rub. They don't care where you go, and insist only that it is a relative, worldly or not. They DO NOT want you to say you are going to find the local Kingdom Hall and go from there. The attitude is quite clearly 'don't show up on Watchtower's doorstep.'
What is the motive? I feel quite certain that it is MONEY. It's alway money isn't it...?
So my wife and I got to thinking, '...is the Watchtower applying for some government funds and needs to show this information to get the cash stash...?'
I did a little research and I need some help in getting to the facts.
First, http://www.nss.gc.ca/site/newSARInitiatives/NIFapply_e.asp is a Government of Canada website that discusses this.
The Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) provides funding for new initiatives related to response, prevention and research and development that will enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of SAR activities in Canada.
Potential applicants should first consult the government partner with the SAR jurisdictional responsibility related to their proposed initiative to ensure that the initiative is aligned with the SAR partner's overal priority for SAR and supports the National SAR Program Priorities. The National SAR Program Priorities can be found in the Applicant's Guide.
Details of the application process and procedures for submitting proposals to the SAR NIF are contained in the Applicant's Guide.
Please forward proposals, including omnibus proposals from Provinces and Territories to:
France Bergeron
A/Director, Coordination
National SAR Secretariat
4th Floor, 275 Slater Street
Ottawa ON K1A 0K2
Check out the Applicant's Guide
http://www.nss.gc.ca/site/newSARInitiatives/Application_Guide/2008-2009_e.asp
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
The SAR NIF was established by the Government of Canada to provide funding for SAR initiatives that will improve and enhance the National SAR Program.
The SAR NIF has an annual allotment of $8.1 million available to federal, provincial and territorial governments, profit and not-for-profit Canadian organizations from volunteer, academic or private sectors and individuals with responsibilities in the National SAR Program.
The SAR NIF is administered by the NSS in partnership with federal departments and agencies, provincial and territorial governments with SAR responsibilities in Canada.
The objectives of the SAR NIF are to:
- enhance the effectiveness of the SAR response in federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions;
- promote and support projects designed to develop and improve SAR prevention; and,
- share SAR response and prevention best practices throughout the SAR community.
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4.2.1 Eligible Applicants
For the purpose of the SAR NIF, the type of eligible applicant will vary depending on the jurisdiction that is impacted by the proposed project. Please consult the following table to determine whether you are eligible to apply for SAR NIF funding:
| FEDERAL SAR JURISDICTION | PROVINCIAL /TERRITORIAL SAR JURISDICTION |
Not-for-profit Canadian Organization: SAR organizations that are registered as either a charitable and/or a not-for-profit organization. The NSS may recognize other SAR organizations that may not be registered as a charitable and/or a not-for-profit organization. | Provincial/Territorial Government: Department/agency delegated with the responsibility of managing SAR by the provincial or territorial government. Provincial/territorial governments and their representatives may consult with stakeholders prior to submitting the Provincial/Territorial SAR Program Plan. For more details please consult the Provincial/Territorial SAR Program Plan Instruction sheet for more information on how to prepare a provincial/territorial application (See Section 5). |
Canadian University and Colleges: Recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. | |
Canadian citizens, residents and landed immigrants: A permanent resident within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. | |
Private, for-profit Canadian organization: A Canadian owned and controlled enterprise. | |
Federal Department/Agency: A Government of Canada department or agency with SAR responsibility. |
Clearly something is cooking.
Also:
If you have any questions, please contact the NSS at 1-800-727-9414 or e-mail[email protected].
Let's barrage these people like we did the United Nations.