Background
Objectives of The David Elton Outdoor Fund
Contact Details

Background

The David Elton Outdoor Fund ("DEOF") was created in 2000 in memory of David Elton, who lost his life in March 2000 attempting to rescue a fellow hiker from the sea. The Fund is administered by The Calgary Foundation with the advice of the DEOF committee.

Vision  Outdoor Safety – We are all responsible.

Mission  To be a catalyst in developing safety awareness as the primary skill for all involved with youth outdoors.

Goals

1. To promote and advocate outdoor safety awareness among participants - both youth and leaders.
   
   
2. To promote and advocate the clear understanding of risk among other stakeholders such as parents, administrators and educators.

1. Provide funds for youth leaders to participate in outdoor safety training programs, for course development and for improved stakeholder communication of Risk Issues.
2. Continue to promote the video “Outdoor Safety: We’re All Responsible".
3. Initiate activities which promote outdoor safety and the clear understanding of risk such as:
   1. Develop a workshop for parents on the safety issues surrounding informed consent for youth outdoor activities. In the longer term develop this as a workshop package which other groups could use.
   2. Develop a short bulletin on informed consent and safety tips for outdoor activities to be published in community newsletters in Calgary.
   3. Develop partnerships with other groups having similar goals and concerns.
4. Continue to initiate and participate in DaveFest.

The David Elton Outdoor Fund welcomes all enthusiastic volunteers who would like to contribute their time and energy to promoting outdoor safety awareness.

The David Elton Outdoor Fund , C/o The Calgary Foundation,
700-999 8 Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 1J5.
Tel: (403) 802-7700    Fax: (403) 802-7701 
E-mail: ContactDEOF@gmail.com

The Calgary Foundation website, our host organization, can be viewed at:

www.thecalgaryfoundation.org