July 23, 2009

A Heaven House Project meeting was held this past week on July 16th. Our meeting very appropriately and excitedly began under the cover of our newly acquired tent. Thanks to a few hard working volunteers, the tent was cleaned and standing tall for everyone at the meeting to get a good look at it!Some quick points of updated interest:* We have acquired the use of a jobsite trailer thanks to Paul Torweihe at ASI. This trailer is going to be used as much needed storage space with the option of office space as well.* Caleb Zovar and crew are removing the garage from the O'Brien property this week.* The volunteer agreement form is finished and ready for team leaders to distribute. If you have volunteered in any capacity, (or plan to), please contact your team leader for a form.* All bathroom fixtures for all seven bathrooms have been chosen, thanks to Lori O'Brien, Lori's mom, and Robin Walker.* An excavation crew is tentatively scheduled for the first week in August.The Bakers Square fundraiser on July 13th brought in $138.00. Chili's in Oconomowoc is now on board to participate in the "Pepper Profit Program." They are willing to donate 10% of sales on Tuesday's thru Thursday's for the months of August and September. Again, you must have a voucher to participate.We are still in need of certain site donations. Among those include a silt fence needed to surround the property and a port-a-potty. If you have access to either of these or know someone who does, please contact Tom Schwalbach at swallowcreek@wi.rr.com. We are also in need of volunteers with specific skills. If you are a plumber, or know of any plumbers willing to volunteer their services, please contact Tom. Chris Steiner is in need of a grant writer. Please contact Chris at Chrissteiner323@aol.com if you have grant writing experience. There are several other areas where volunteers and/or supplies are needed.