Prospective members are screened on a variety of items. Although each application is handled individually, the primary qualifications for membership include:
| 1) | have some basic mountaineering experience; |
| 2) | live within a reasonable distance of Sierra Madre (generally considered to be not more than 20 to 30 minutes driving time); |
| 3) | be at least 21 years old; |
| 4) | be able to participate in at least 50% of team searches, rescues, trainings, and meetings (this means being able to contribute 400 hours or more a year to the team) |
If accepted, new members will spend one year on a probationary status. During this time, in addition to passing a physical examination and background check by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, they are expected to attain the necessary search and rescue skills and to demonstrate their overall value to the team. At the completion of this probationary period, an extensive field and classroom test is given.
DPS members who meet our qualifications, and are interested in being active members of the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team, are urged to contact the team by calling Jon Inskeep at (213) 790-5461.
November 10, 1983
Secretary, DPS
8819 Guatemala
Downey, Calif. 90240
Dear Jack:
It is with great pleasure that I finally apply for list completion status. My list of peaks and the dates they were climbed is enclosed. I would also like to humbly suggest that I have taken longer to do the list (1966-1983) than any of the current list finishers. I'm not sure if that's bragging or complaining. Also, let the record show that through clever subterfuge I was able to finish the list once, on North Guardian Angel, 17 minutes before Doug Mantle finished the list twice!
Sincerely,
Jon Z. Inskeep
SC Member # 11479200