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Gift Namingsat the

S E A R C H D O G F O U N D A T I O N

NatioNal traiNiNg CeNter

BuildiNg a Home For all oF ameriCa’s searCH teams

TThe time has come to build a permanent home for our Canine-Firefighter teams who risk their lives to save others. Located in Santa Paula, CA (90 minutes north of Los Angeles), the National Training Center (NTC) will be the only facility of its kind in the nation—a place where rescued dogs become rescuers, and where first responders from

across the country receive advanced training in disaster-simulation sites found nowhere else in the U.S. The Center will give all of America’s Search Teams a chance to attain the skills needed to respond

to the most demanding disaster scenarios.

You can make your mark at the National Training Center, and help bring a critical resource to the country, by choosing one of the many Gift Namings included in this booklet. All Namings will be held in perpetuity,

and pledges can be made over a one- to five-year period. The Namings will be unveiled during a special ceremony when we officially open the Center.

This is a “must do” project that calls upon the “can do” spirit of America, mobilizing the resources, talents and energy of the private and nonprofit sectors to bring a life-saving gift to the nation.

Please join us in giving the nation a resource that it needs and deserves.

For information about reserving a Gift Naming, please contact Wilma Melville, SDF Founder (805) 746-1273 or Wilma@SearchDogFoundation.org

Founded in 1996, the mission of the Search Dog Foundation is to strengthen emergency response in America by teaming rescued dogs with firefighters to find people buried in the wreckage of disasters.

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giFt NamiNg opportuNities by giving level

$ 1 m i l l i o N a N d a B o v e

$5 million The National Training Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 $2.5 million Canine Pavilion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 $1.5 million Canine Training Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 $1.5 million Disaster Training Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 $1 million Clean Water Delivery System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 $1 million Frank McGrath, Jr. Family Welcome Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 $1 million Bechtel Handlers Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 $1 million The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation Development Den . . . . . . . . . 12 $1 million Disaster Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 $1 million Old Creek Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

$ 7 5 0 , 0 0 0

$750,000 Memorial Park - Reserved by the Bert W. Martin Foundation . . . 15

$ 5 0 0 , 0 0 0

$500,000 Frank McGrath, Jr. Family Canine Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 $500,000 Guardian Glade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 $500,000 Newman’s Own Foundation Search Team Showgrounds. . . . . . . 18

$ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0

$250,000 Ranch Rim Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 $250,000 Memorial Arbor - Reserved by the Scaife Family Foundation. . . . 20 $250,000 The Mars, Inc./Nutro Company “Room to Run” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 $250,000 The BEB Canine Medical Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 $250,000 Williams-Corbett Foundation Canine Housing Suite . . . . . . . . . . 22 $250,000 James and Jeannie Dodson Canine Housing Suite . . . . . . . . . . . 22 $250,000 Thelma B. and Thomas P. Hart Foundation Board Conference Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 $250,000 Pat Byrne Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 $250,000 Solar Spectrum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

$ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0

$200,000 Hilltop Vistas North (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 $200,000 Hilltop Vistas South (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 $200,000 Nika Search & Rescue Training Ravine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 $200,000 Cassi Search & Rescue Training Ravine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 $200,000 Oakley Search & Rescue Training Ravine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 $200,000 Search & Rescue Training Ravines (2 remaining) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 $200,000 Dakota’s Old Creek Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 $200,000 Old Creek Bridge (1 remaining) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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$150,000 Barn Gathering Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 $150,000 Rachael’s Rescue Heroes Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 $150,000 Neighborhood Search Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 $150,000 Three-Sided Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 $150,000 Collapsed Freeway Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 $150,000 Carlee’s Train Wreck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 $150,000 Maggie’s Rubble Pile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

$ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0

$100,000 Frank McGrath, Jr. Family Executive Director’s Office . . . . . . . . . 32 $100,000 The DeMartini Covered Canine Training Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 $100,000 Crystal Canine Socialization Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 $100,000 Showgrounds Overlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 $100,000 Caretaker’s Quarters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 $100,000 Ludwick Family Foundation Campus Drive (Tier 1) . . . . . . . . . . . 35 $100,000 NTC Campus Drives (3 Tiers remaining) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

$ 7 5 , 0 0 0

$75,000 Boone’s Old Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 $75,000 The Margaret Levy Guardian Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 $75,000 The Arthur and Stella Pepper Canine Agility Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 $75,000 Direction Control Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 $75,000 William H. Hannon Foundation Welcome Center Reception Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 $75,000 Training Zone Service Annex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 $75,000 Maintenance Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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$50,000 Alert Tube Training Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 $50,000 Murphy’s Rubble Pile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 $50,000 Timber’s Wood Pile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 $50,000 Jessie’s Mudslide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 $50,000 The Ethel Frends Foundation Canine Training Grounds Viewing Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 $50,000 Canine Training Grounds Viewing Area - Reserved by the Volentine Family Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 $50,000 Canine Training Grounds Viewing Area (1 remaining) . . . . . . . . . 42 $50,000 Disaster Training Zone Viewing Areas (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 $50,000 Frog Crossing Bark Alert Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 $50,000 The Hogan Family Foundation Grassy Obedience Yard . . . . . . . . 44 $50,000 Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Handlers Porch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 $50,000 Visitors Parking Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

The Namings below in red have been reserved

“We have not forgotten ”

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giFt NamiNg opportuNities by location

v i s ta s , t r a i l s , C r e e K s , r av i N e s

$ Chief’s Peak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 $1 million Old Creek Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 $250,000 Ranch Rim Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 $200,000 Hilltop Vistas North (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 $200,000 Hilltop Vistas South (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 $200,000 Nika Search & Rescue Training Ravine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 $200,000 Cassi Search & Rescue Training Ravine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 $200,000 Oakley Search & Rescue Training Ravine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 $200,000 Search & Rescue Training Ravines (2 remaining) . . . . . . . . . . . 26 $200,000 Dakota’s Old Creek Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 $200,000 Old Creek Bridge (1 remaining) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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$750,000 Memorial Park - Reserved by the Bert W. Martin Foundation . . 15 $500,000 Frank McGrath, Jr. Family Canine Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 $500,000 Guardian Glade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 $250,000 Memorial Arbor - Reserved by the Scaife Family Foundation . . 20 $250,000 Pat Byrne Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 $75,000 Boone’s Old Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 $75,000 The Margaret Levy Guardian Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

s H o W g r o u N d s

$500,000 Newman’s Own Foundation Search Team Showgrounds . . . . . 18 $100,000 Showgrounds Overlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

WelCome CeNter & developmeNt oFFiCes

$1 million Frank McGrath, Jr. Family Welcome Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 $1 million The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation Development Den . . . . . . . 12 $250,000 Thelma B. and Thomas P. Hart Foundation Board Conference Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 $150,000 Barn Gathering Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 $150,000 Rachael’s Rescue Heroes Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 $100,000 Frank McGrath, Jr. Family Executive Director’s Office. . . . . . . . 32 $100,000 Caretaker’s Quarters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 $75,000 William H. Hannon Foundation Welcome Center Reception Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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$1 million Clean Water Delivery System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 $250,000 Solar Spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 $100,000 Ludwick Family Foundation Campus Drive (Tier 1) . . . . . . . . . . 35 $100,000 NTC Campus Drives (3 Tiers remaining) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 $75,000 Training Zone Service Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 $75,000 Maintenance Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 $50,000 Visitors Parking Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

The Namings below in red have been reservedFa C i l i t y N a m i N g

$5 million The National Training Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

H a N d l e r s l o d g e

$1 million Bechtel Handlers Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 $50,000 Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Handlers Porch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

C a N i N e pav i l i o N

$2.5 million Canine Pavilion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 $250,000 The BEB Canine Medical Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 $250,000 Williams-Corbett Foundation Canine Housing Suite . . . . . . . . 22 $250,000 James and Jeannie Dodson Canine Housing Suite . . . . . . . . . . 22

C a N i N e t r a i N i N g g r o u N d s

$1.5 million Canine Training Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 $250,000 The Mars, Inc./Nutro Company “Room to Run”. . . . . . . . . . . . 21 $100,000 The DeMartini Covered Canine Training Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 $100,000 Crystal Canine Socialization Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 $75,000 The Arthur and Stella Pepper Canine Agility Yard. . . . . . . . . . . 37 $75,000 Direction Control Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 $50,000 The Ethel Frends Foundation Canine Training Grounds Viewing Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 $50,000 Canine Training Grounds Viewing Area - Reserved by the Volentine Family Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 $50,000 Canine Training Grounds Viewing Area (1 remaining) . . . . . . . 42 $50,000 Frog Crossing Bark Alert Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 $50,000 The Hogan Family Foundation Grassy Obedience Yard. . . . . . . 44

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$1.5 million Disaster Training Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 $1 million Disaster Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 $150,000 Neighborhood Search Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 $150,000 Three-Sided Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 $150,000 Collapsed Freeway Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 $150,000 Carlee’s Train Wreck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 $150,000 Maggie’s Rubble Pile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 $50,000 Alert Tube Training Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 $50,000 Murphy’s Rubble Pile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 $50,000 Timber’s Wood Pile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 $50,000 Jessie’s Mudslide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 $50,000 Disaster Training Zone Viewing Areas (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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CHieF’s peaKGifted by the Search Dog Foundation

To the Family of Michael McGroarty in Memory of “The Chief ”

michael mcgroartySeptember 2, 1949 – June 7, 2010

As Deputy Chief of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, Mike helped shape disaster response in California and the Nation. He was part of the Search Dog Foundation from its inception,

served on the Board from 2006-2010, and was instrumental in making SDF the organization it is today.

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NatioNal traiNiNg CeNter FaCility NamiNg

$ 5 m i l l i o n

We are hopeful that one foundation, company or individual will bestow their name upon the country’s first and only center for the training of Canine Disaster Search Teams.

The facility will be a destination point for all of America’s Search Teams, a jewel in the crown of disaster response in our nation.

The naming will be held in perpetuity and will be carried over to all agency publications, letterhead and press releases (unless the donor prefers to remain anonymous).

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CaNiNe pavilioN$ 2 . 5 m i l l i o n

This is the “headliner” building on the NTC campus. There will be accommodations for 40 dogs in double-occupancy kennels, each complete with indoor/outdoor runs,

and plenty of space to rest and play in the fresh air.

Here, dogs recruited from animal shelters will receive expert care and be evaluated for our program. Those with the qualities needed in a Search Dog will receive six to ten months of formal training.

Dogs not destined for search and rescue will be trained in obedience and partnered with a Lifetime Care Family.

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CaNiNe traiNiNg grouNds$ 1 . 5 m i l l i o n

The Canine Training Grounds are the very heart of our canine program. Here the dogs will enjoy intensive daily training and play, and acquire the skills they will one day

need for the most challenging disaster scenarios. The area consists of three separate yards:

• Agility Yard • Direction Control Yard

• Covered Canine Training Field

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disaster traiNiNg ZoNe$ 1 . 5 m i l l i o n

The Zone will feature unique advanced search scenarios that simulate the conditions encountered during actual deployments, including deep victim searches,

collapsed structures, train derailments, mudslides, and large-area searches.

The Zone will give all teams the opportunity to reach their highest deployment readiness, based on lessons learned during actual disasters such as the Haiti and Japan earthquakes

and the Oklahoma tornadoes.

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CleaN Water delivery system$ 1 m i l l i o n

Wheeler Canyon—site of the future NTC—is prone to periods of prolonged drought. The supply of water in local aquifers is limited, and the neighbors place a heavy demand on it during dry years.

In 2009, a new, plentiful water source was discovered on the NTC property, but we needed to find a sustainable, environmentally friendly water purification system to serve the needs of the Center. After months of research,

a system was designed that will deliver clean water using “Zero Liquid Discharge” technology which eliminates the production of brine which would have to be hauled from the site.

Once funds are raised for this critical part of the project, we will install the water treatment system— including holding tanks, evaporation beds and the infrastructure to transport water campus-wide. With the water treatment

system in place, the County will approve plans for SDF to begin building the Canine Pavilion—the heart of the NTC.

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The Welcome Center will be housed in a newly constructed barn erected where the original Willett’s Ranch barn once stood. This will be the official “front door” to the NTC—

a warm and inviting space for guests, and their first experience of the Center campus.

It will also house the offices of SDF’s Executive Director and support staff, include a meeting room, and contain a large open indoor space for events and gatherings.

Frank McGrath, Jr. FamilyWelCome CeNter

$ 1 m i l l i o n

reserved

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The lodge will be used exclusively by visiting handlers and their families as their “home away from home” while training at the Center.

After a long day of training, handlers will gather and bond in the Commons Area, share lessons learned from the day’s activities, and spend quality time

with their canine partners by their side.

BechtelHaNdlers lodge

$ 1 m i l l i o n

reserved

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The Development Den will be the hub of all SDF outreach activities. It will be the go-to place for SDF volunteers involved in campus-wide programs at the NTC. All fundraising efforts, including publications, stewardship,

event planning, and media relations will emanate from here. Donors will be invited to meet with staff at “The Den,” and the Conference Room wall will be graced with a plaque honoring everyone who contributed

to the National Training Center “We have not forgotten” Campaign.

The Wood-Claeyssens FoundationdevelopmeNt deN

$ 1 m i l l i o n

reserved

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The NTC “Disaster Dome” will be an environmentally controlled indoor training venue designed to simulate the chill of an East Coast winter, the winds of a Midwest tornado, a hot Southwest summer,

and rain storms of the Pacific Northwest. This one-of-a-kind building will enable us to simulate various scent paths and sounds, darkness and distractions, to accustom the dogs

and their handlers to an array of conditions they could encounter during an actual disaster.

disaster dome$ 1 m i l l i o n

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From a quiet trickle to a flowing stream (depending upon the time of the year), the Old Ranch Creek has played a part in shaping the topography of this historic ranch for hundreds of years.

We are following the recommendations of a biologist in selecting native trees, plants and shrubs to reestablish the natural habitat and attract birds and other wildlife. Located at the heart

of the property, the Old Creek Preserve brings beauty and tranquility to the site.

old CreeK preserve$ 1 m i l l i o n

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This beautiful, grassy corridor will be the gateway to the National Training Center. It begins at the entrance to the Search Team Showgrounds, extends under the shade of the old oak trees,

passes by The Grove picnic area, and makes a gentle curve before reaching the Guardian Glade and Canine Memorial—sheltered alcoves that will offer a peaceful setting for rest and reflection.

memorial parKReserved by the Bert W. Martin Foundation

$ 7 5 0 , 0 0 0

reserved

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Frank McGrath, Jr. FamilyCaNiNe memorial

$ 5 0 0 , 0 0 0

The Canine Memorial is at the heart of the National Training Center— a place to reflect and remember. Here we pay tribute to the Search Dogs who were at their handler’s side, day and night, year after year,

offering love, companionship, loyalty, and a willingness to run, full speed, into the most challenging and threatening disaster environments the moment the call for help was sounded.

The Memorial will be a place where the dog’s handler, the family who donated the dog, the volunteer who discovered the dog at a shelter, and the dog’s Guardians,

Sponsors and supporters can all honor the memory of their very special canine.

reserved

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Our “Endowment Guardians” are steadfast supporters helping to ensure the future of the Search Dog Foundation by including SDF in their Estate Plans. Each of our 164 Estate Donors has the opportunity to become the “Guardian” of a Search Dog and to follow the team as they train

toward deployment. We are honoring our Guardians at the National Training Center by devoting a shaded alcove to them within the Memorial Park. Each Guardian is recognized

with a special tile thanking them for being an essential Part of the Search.

guardiaN glade$ 5 0 0 , 0 0 0

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September is SDF’s “We have not forgotten” month. Each year we will gather at the Showgrounds to remember those who perished on September 11, 2001, and to recognize those who continue to risk their lives

to save others. Throughout the year, America’s Search Teams will use the venue to demonstrate their dogs’ Obedience, Agility, Direction Control and Search skills to SDF’s family of supporters and guests.

The Showgrounds will include a stage, bleachers, and a wide grassy area for picnics and play.

reserved

Newman’s Own FoundationsearCH team sHoWgrouNds

$ 5 0 0 , 0 0 0

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raNCH rim trail$ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0

This open firebreak trail runs along the entire upper perimeter of the bowl-shaped NTC canyon: from the parking area, around the canyon rim, and back to the Handlers Lodge.

During the cool morning and evening hours, handlers and guests will be able to jog the two-mile trail to keep in shape, or enjoy leisurely walks to admire the serene chaparral beauty.

There will be fitness stations at regular intervals along the trail for those who want a very special workout.

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As the entrance to the Canine Memorial, this beautiful archway of wood and stone honors the heroic Search Teams who have dedicated themselves to saving lives, and the extraordinary

SDF canines who have passed over the Rainbow Bridge. It says to the community, the nation, and the world: “We have not forgotten.”

reserved

memorial arBorReserved by the Scaife Family Foundation

$ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0

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Since 1998, The Nutro Company has partnered with the Search Dog Foundation to provide dog food to all of America’s Certified Search Dogs. The company

is leading a movement to enhance dog parks nationwide called ROOM TO RUN to bring nature closer to home for dogs and their owners.

Search Dogs will enjoy their own Room to Run area at the National Training Center.

The Mars Inc./Nutro Company“room to ruN”

$ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0

reserved

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CaNiNe pavilioN areas

The BEBCaNiNe mediCal

CliNiCNamed after 3 beloved canine companions:

Birdie, Elli, Biqui $ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0

SDF will be able to take care of the medical screening of our canine recruits at the NTC—from the initial

x-ray to evaluate joint strength, to neuter and spaying, to micro-chipping. An on-site vet tech and a visiting

veterinarian will be able to provide care and treatment of the dogs in a well-equipped

veterinary suite.

CaNiNe HousiNg suites

2 n a m i n g s at $ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0 e a c h

Located within the Canine Pavilion, each Canine Housing Suite will feature 10 runs, 2 dogs each, all built with the

comfort, safety and security of each dog in mind. The spacious units will give the canines free access to their

own outdoor run during the daytime, allowing them to relax in a climate-controlled indoor run for

“quiet time” during the day, and rest peacefully at night.

reserved

2 reserved

1. Williams-Corbett Foundation 2. James and Jeannie Dodson

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Thelma B. and Thomas P. Hart Foundation

Board CoNFereNCe room

$ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0

Reports, debates and decisions relevant to the work of the Search Teams will take place within these walls.

In addition to hosting the SDF Board of Directors, this comfortable, inviting, well-equipped meeting room will be available for use by other groups for special meetings.

Visitors to the NTC will have a chance to gather in the shade of a very special grove of oaks just across

the way from the Welcome Center. Handlers and their families can enjoy informal picnics and guests

can meet and mingle in this serene spot.

reserved

Pat Byrnegrove

$ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0

reserved

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The Search Dog Foundation is committed to creating a “green” campus that is non-polluting and sensitive to the beautiful natural setting. The buildings are being designed with maximum energy

efficiency in mind. We will be using solar technology to capture and convert sunlight into energy to help power the NTC. Our “Solar Spectrum” is a PhotoVoltaic system consisting of ground mounted panels

(784 modules) installed on the south side of Chief’s Peak (195 degree azimuth, 20 degree tilt). The estimated total annual power production will be 395 kilowatt-hours.

solar speCtrum$ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0

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Hilltop vistas (southern exposure)

2 n a m i n g s a t

$ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 e a c h

These viewing areas offer excellent vantage points to see the teams in action and enjoy the beautiful oak-rimmed valley below.

Hilltop vistas (Northern exposure)

2 n a m i n g s a t

$ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 e a c h

These viewing areas offer the best vantage points for watching trainings and taking in

the peaceful beauty of the valley.

Hilltop vistas

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searCH & resCue traiNiNg raviNes5 n a m i n g s a t $ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 e a c h

These beautiful canyons, wooded with oaks and native plants, are nestled in between the major NTC training areas. Each has a small road leading to the rim trail offering panoramic views of the valley below. The ravines

will be used for wilderness/missing person search training by SDF Disaster Search Teams, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Volunteer

K9 Search and Rescue Team, and the Sheriff’s K9 Unit.

3 reserved

1. Nika 2. Cassi 3. Oakley4. Available 5. Available

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old CreeK Bridges2 n a m i n g s a t $ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 e a c h

Two bridges span the creek that runs the length of the property, giving handlers and their canine partners easy access from the Handlers Lodge to the Canine Pavilion, Canine Training Yards, and the Disaster Training Zone.

1. Dakota’s2. Available

1 reserved

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WelCome CeNter

BarN gatHeriNg Hall$ 1 5 0 , 0 0 0

This comfortable and well-designed gathering hall will be available for events, meetings, and exhibitions. It will also be a place for training the canines during rainstorms

or hot days. There will also be a portion set aside for storing supplies. The walls will be used to display the history of the ranch and the story of our Search Teams.

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This is a very special area in the Welcome Center where we will recognize all SDF Search Teams, past and present, who have served their own communities

and the nation, risking their own lives to ensure our safety.

reserved

Rachael’s RescueHeroes Hall

$ 1 5 0 , 0 0 0

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large sCale traiNiNg props at the disaster training Zone

NeigHBorHood searCH prop

$ 1 5 0 , 0 0 0

Tornadoes and hurricanes leave entire neighborhoods devastated. Our teams will comb the wreckage of collapsed houses and

mobile homes filled with toppled furniture, appliances and debris that the teams would encounter during an actual deployment.

tHree-sided BuildiNg$ 1 5 0 , 0 0 0

Our three-sided building prop will mimic a home or office crushed during an earthquake, tornado, mudslide or explosion. Teams will practice hoisting and lowering dogs from the roof.

The interior will be crowded with debris that allows for small voids where “victims” can be hidden. The open side will

allow us to easily access the debris to change the configuration.

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Collapsed FreeWay prop

$ 1 5 0 , 0 0 0Even with advanced technology in building practices, strong

earthquakes can topple freeways and leave motorists trapped in the debris. Imagine the challenges to dog and handler when they encounter this kind of disaster! The Collapsed Freeway Prop at the Disaster Training Zone will include crushed vehicles, twisted rebar, and slabs of concrete piled high to simulate a multi-story collapse.

Carlee’straiN WreCK

$ 1 5 0 , 0 0 0

SDF Search Teams have responded to three separate train derailments and collisions. To simulate this type of disaster for other teams, several toppled trains will provide a unique training opportunity for both canines and handlers. Seats on

their sides, slippery metal, tight quarters, etc. will challenge our Search Teams and help them prepare for this type of deployment.

Maggie’sruBBle pile

$ 1 5 0 , 0 0 0

Search Dogs train on huge piles of broken concrete that simulate collapsed buildings. The dogs search for “victims” hidden in voids

many feet under the surface. The dogs learn to find and follow the scent of a live human they cannot see. At the NTC

we will have the ability to alter the configuration of the piles so the teams will encounter new and challenging search scenarios.reserved

reserved

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The office of SDF’s Executive Director will be a destination for visiting Fire Chiefs, Task Force leaders and dignitaries.

It will be the hub for all strategic and operational planning to ensure that the

Search Dog Foundation and the Training Center are run efficiently and effectively.

Frank McGrath, Jr. FamilyeXeCutive

direCtor’s oFFiCe$ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0

reserved

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Sunshine and heat make training difficult. By providing an ample, covered,

outdoor space, we ensure that training can move forward during any

weather conditions.

CrystalCaNiNe

soCialiZatioN area

$ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0

Located in front of the Canine Pavilion, this will be a place where dogs

can let off steam and enjoy playtime with other dogs and trainers.

reserved

The DeMartiniCovered CaNiNe traiNiNg Field

$ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0

reserved

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sHoWgrouNds overlooK$ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0

This grassy knoll offers a birds-eye view of the entire NTC campus, including the “Newman’s Own Foundation Search Teams Showgrounds,”

Canine Memorial and Guardian Glade, Canine Training Grounds, Canine Pavilion, and Disaster Training Zone. It is a peaceful, quiet spot,

easily accessible by foot or in our motorized carts.

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CaretaKer’s quarters

$ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0

The NTC Caretaker will live full-time at the facility in the building adjacent to the Development Den.

Once the Center is finished, this person will be responsible for keeping the campus secure,

well-maintained and running smoothly so that our Search Teams and visitors can enjoy the facility for many years to come.

NtC Campus drives

4 n a m i n g s at $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 e a c h

These roads connect to form a loop through the property connecting all major areas of the NTC:

the Welcome Center, Showgrounds, Handlers Lodge, Canine Training Yards, Canine Pavilion

and Disaster Training Zone.1 reserved

1. Ludwick Family Foundation 2. Available 3. Available

4. Available

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Boone’sold CaBiN

$ 7 5 , 0 0 0

This 100 year-old cabin, situated between the Welcome Center and the Handlers Lodge, will be filled with antique farm implements and other artifacts found on the property

that capture the history and lore of this classic California ranch.

The Margaret LevyguardiaN Bridge

$ 7 5 , 0 0 0

This picturesque wooden bridge arches gracefully over a creek bed

in front of the Guardian Wall where our 179 Estate donors are recognized.

reserved

reserved

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The Arthur and Stella PepperCaNiNe agility yard

$ 7 5 , 0 0 0

The animal-human bond between canine and firefighter is formed when the team is partnered, and deepens during training. At the Agility Yard, dogs will learn

to navigate slippery, unstable surfaces with confidence and safety.

direCtioN CoNtrol yard

$ 7 5 , 0 0 0

The canines, trainers, handlers and volunteers will spend long hours in the Training Yards, developing the skills—and the trust—crucial to disaster search.

At the Direction Control Yard, dogs will learn a language of signals so the handler can

direct them from a distance.

reserved

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William H. Hannon FoundationWelCome CeNter reCeptioN area

$ 7 5 , 0 0 0

This will be a comfortable, welcoming area where guests will be greeted and oriented for their visit to the NTC. In addition to assisting Search Teams

and guests, the receptionist will be a support person for SDF and NTC operations.

reserved

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traiNiNg ZoNe serviCe aNNeX

$ 7 5 , 0 0 0

This covered area will house the forklifts, skip-loaders and other vehicles used to re-configure the rubble

piles and disaster simulation props used in the Disaster Training Zone. These vehicles will also service the upper

tiers of the facility including the hiking trails, vistas, and training ravines. The Annex will also provide shelter for canines and handlers during training.

maiNteNaNCe HuB

$ 7 5 , 0 0 0

Build it, fix it, paint it, move it, or store it… all are essential to our well-run campus, and all will be

taken care of out of this central location.

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disaster traiNiNg ZoNe props

TThe key to Search Team training at the NTC will be the “props” which will simulate the challenges each team will face when deployed to an actual disaster.

alert tuBe traiNiNg area

$ 5 0 , 0 0 0

A Search Dog performs a loud, sustained Bark when a victim is detected, letting the handler and

rescue crews know that someone has been found alive. A series of covered Alert Tubes in this training area will give novice Search Dogs a chance to practice

finding practice “victims”—a skill that will transfer to the small rubble pile.

Murphy’sruBBle pile

$ 5 0 , 0 0 0

Once our dogs are able to identify victims hidden in tubes and perform a sustained Bark Alert, they begin to train

on rubble simulating a disaster but with easy to intermediate footing for beginners. Once this is mastered,

they can begin searching the Large Rubble Piles.

reserved

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Timber’sWood pile

$ 5 0 , 0 0 0

Imagine acres of lumber strewn as far as the eye can see. This is what our Search Teams encounter

in the wake of hurricanes, tornadoes, train derailments and earthquakes. The dogs must quickly navigate

peculiar, slippery, tilting surfaces, and the wood pile is designed for this.

Jessie’smudslide

$ 5 0 , 0 0 0

SDF teams have responded to many mudslides and landslides. These pose a particularly difficult challenge, as the mud may fill the voids in the debris, cutting off

the air supply to victims. Handlers need to learn what their dogs can and cannot accomplish in this disaster setting,

and training on simulated mud piles is essential.

reserved

reserved

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CaNiNe traiNiNg grouNds viewing areas

3 n a m i n g s a t $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 e a c h

Guests can watch our canine recruits work with their trainers from a shaded, comfortable vantage point as they

practice agility, direction control and obedience skills.

2 reserved

1. The Ethel Frends Foundation 2. Reserved by the Volentine Family Foundation 3. Available

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disaster traiNiNg ZoNe viewing areas

5 n a m i n g s a t $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 e a c h

It’s not easy to follow the movements of canines and handlers training on giant rubble piles and simulated train wrecks. The Viewing Areas

at the Disaster Training Zone will give spectators the ideal angle for watching the teams in action.

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CaNiNe pavilioN areas

Frog CrossingBarK alert yard

$ 5 0 , 0 0 0

Some new learning has to take place in an area with no distractions and this small Pavilion yard is meant

just for that. No other dogs, no people walking by…. just the dog and the trainer. Enticing the first bark

out of a newcomer or getting the concept of “stay” across to a lively dog are two of the many skills

that will begin in this quiet area.

The Hogan Family Foundationgrassy

oBedieNCe yard$ 5 0 , 0 0 0

Dogs learn basic commands so their movements can be controlled by their handler during deployment.

This is crucial when facing the challenges of real life disasters.

reserved

reserved

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HaNdlers lodge liviNg areas

Jack and Carolyn FergusonHaNdlers porCH

$ 5 0 , 0 0 0

The screened porch rimming the Handlers Lodge will provide a beautiful shady spot where handlers

can relax at the end of the search day and families can enjoy quiet time together.

reserved

visitors parKiNg area

$ 5 0 , 0 0 0

If we build it they will come…and when they come they need a place to park! Located just inside the

main gate, the Parking Area will be large enough to accommodate several hundred vehicles, and is designed

with footpaths leading to the Welcome Center.

Randy Gross & Dusty: Ground Zero • World Trade Center • September 11, 2001

“We have not forgotten ”