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Response 1:This project is the Washington Search and Rescue 2020 Conference proposed for Project/Event Project/Event Description* Description *June 15-21 2020 in EIIensburg at a split venue of CWU and KVEC. Sheriff Gene Dana and Kittitas County SAR committed to partnering with the WA State SAR Volunteer Advisory Council (SARVAC)for co-hosting the State SAR Conference in Ellensburg for a test run of the new model in June 2018 and 2019.It was split between the turnkey classrooms at the CWU SURC and the facilities at the Event Center.It received very high ratings and positive feedback from participants and instructors and WASARVAC. This Conference is dedicated to training for Search and Rescue volunteers and professionals.In 2018,it started to become difficult to find a county to host it due to the burden it places on host counties.SARVAC decided they would change the model of the conference and take on the "hosting"in a turnkey style.Kittitas County was identified as the first choice based on the central location within the state and ideal facilities for the training.The 2013 SAR Conference was hosted in Kittitas County at the Event Center. The Conference typically has 250-350 attendees.The conference is always open to the public and consists of a growing vendor show and display area,air resource display.In 2019 we advedised and added 4 free public classes.SAR volunteers like to explore new areas and communities and enjoy recreation in the outdoors. This conference brings volunteers of all ages to Kittitas County,where they eat in our restaurants,stay in our hotels,explore what we have to offer,camp and stay here,and want to come back. The event is currently planned to remain in Kittitas County and we can expect word of what we have to offer to expand through friends,family,and advertising.. SARVAC is a statewide volunteer organization that oversees training and other volunteer needs including training provided by Washington State Department of Emergency Management,which provides funding for some instructors and specific classes at the conference. 2500 character linit List of Intended Use of Funds* Printing,Advertising,Programs,Rentals,Supplies 2|Projections of Increased Tourism Please provide the following estimates of how any money received will result in increases in the number of people traveling for business or pleasure on a trip: 1.Away from their place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid accommodations; 2.To a place fifty miles or more away from their place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; 3.or from another country or state outside of their place of residence or business. You must provide the evidence utilized in determining your projections. Response 2.1:1.Away fromtheir place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid accormodations; Projection This Conference will be hosted in Kittitas County and is designed,intended,and proven to drawvolunteers from Washington State,the Pacific NW and internationally.These are overnight stays. SAR volunteers frequently bring family and friends that recreate,shop,dine and stay in the area during the Conference. The majority of attendees and instructors stay at hotels or campgrounds during the conference. 2500 character lirvit