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CHECK OUT THE VOLUNTEERS AT WORK!
Check out the photo gallery and see the work all the volunteers have done to build this home. If there are any photos you would like to have a full size of, please [ email ] and we will email them out. If you have pictures you want to post on this website, just email us the request and we will find a way to get them on the site. Please do not e-mail the pictures because it might be rejected due to the size of most pictures.
MORE MUD & MORE VOLUNTEERS!
There was no rain on Saturday but the rain on Friday had left the site a muddy mess. Regardless, there were two big groups that showed up to help build this home. Thanks again Charter Communications and Heartland Baptist Church for taking the time to organize and help build the Kuhlman Home.
THE ROOF IS FINISHED!
The roof is shingled and finished thanks to the girl’s brother (Josh) and his motivated crew that arrived at 6am to start and finish the roofing by noon.
THE EARLY MORNING MUD STOPPED NO ONE!
Even with the heavy Friday rain we had still had over 30 volunteers show up at Saturday at 7am for the first shift. The morning shift had several Whiteman AFB folks from Airman Leadership Class to the Company Grade Officers Council along with several other individuals around base/town. The afternoon shift had even 20 more Airman from the Airman Leadership Class that showed up after a morning of raising money washing cars. Even though our goal of getting the outer walls in place didn’t happen, we had a lot of motivated people that got a dozen projects completed Saturday. Some of the projects that were completed include waterproofing the basement walls from the inside, completing all the inside walls, setting the rim joist and floor joists, laying out the sub floor, building the volunteer rest/shade area, and to the crew that help organize all the lumber and supplies on site(See Photo Gallery.) Many thanks to everyone who helped and the two group leaders (Corey Hendershot-ALS Class 08-F, and Andrew Zanrucha - Company Grade Officer Council) for their time in getting their groups organized for such a successful build. I also would like to thank Sonic for providing over 50 free meals to the hard working volunteers. The Job site will be open up all week, just sign up so the worksite supervisors has an idea of the group size.
THE HOME HAS STARTED TO TAKE SHAPE!!
On June 7th we had a very successful build day. The rim joist was put in place, the walkout basement wall was raised, and the main 40 foot floor beam was set! I would like to thank Time for Tea and Subway for supplying a well needed lunch after a sunny and busy build. I especially would like to thank the volunteers who came out to help. We should get the walls up this weekend as long as weather is good.
LET'S START BUILDING!!! THE FLOOR IS FINALLY IN PLACE.
The basement floor has been set finally! Thanks to Sonic for keeping up hydrated and full during the pour. Now is the time everyone has been waiting for, the hands-on stick building. The first build date will be 7 June, which will be setting up the basement wall and getting the rim joist in place. Please, log into the volunteer side of the website to set yourself or a group to work. The June calendar is loaded and July will dates will be loaded as the construction progresses. If you belong to a group or you are group leader and would like to schedule a specific time and date in June, just send [ email ] the requested information and someone will be in touch. There are still several positions on the Construction Committee that need assistance and if anyone is interested let us know.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS OPEN IN THE CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
I would first like to thank you for visiting our new Web site. The Construction Committee needs several more volunteers to help distribute the work load and make things run a little smoother. This Committee is a large and vital part to all Habitat for Humanity affiliates, from the Site Selection to putting the final coat of paint on the house. Some of the positions we are looking to fill with volunteers are:
Safety Coordinator (2 positions open):
Responsibilities:
1. Discern the safety needs of the affiliate related to building practices, nature of sites, materials, tools and equipment used.
2. Design a safety program and provide a process for its implementation, including training and use of HFHI’s Construction Safety Manual. (See Chapter 7)
3. Provide periodic monitoring and feedback on safety practices.
4. Ensure an appropriate system is in place to handle accidents.
Volunteer Coordinator (4 positions open)
Responsibilities:
1. Lead volunteers through the entire day, ensuring that their personal needs are met and that the tasks at hand are explained clearly.
2. Provide explanation for the Waiver of Liability form and ensure that everyone signs one. Share information about Habitat’s ministry.
3. Communicate regularly with the volunteer coordinator, site supervisor, follow-up volunteers and the Volunteer Relations committee chair.
4. Provide feedback and reports to the volunteer coordinator and the committee.
Web Master (1 positions open) Web Tech (1 position open)
Responsibilities:
1. Maintain HFH web site photos and content.
2. Provide feedback and reports to the volunteer coordinator and the committee
3. Communicate regularly with the volunteer coordinator, site supervisor, follow-up volunteers and the Volunteer Relations committee chair.
Warehouse/ Supply Coordinator (3 positions open)
1. Communicate regularly with the volunteer coordinator, site supervisor, follow-up volunteers and the Volunteer Relations committee chair.
2. Maintain good relations with local businesses during construct supply bids.
3. Maintain accountability of supplies for work days
4. Distribute and track unusable/excess items to churches, HFH Restore and other non-profit organizations
Site Selectors (4 positions open)
Responsibilities:
1. Work with other committee members to establish goals and strategies that will match the growth and direction of the affiliate.
2. Develop evaluation forms for lots, homes and neighborhoods.
3. Search for possible “rehabable” homes and vacant lots that will fit the simple, decent housing category and also be cost-effective.
4. Evaluate said properties to assure feasibility, construction issues, permit issues, social/neighbor¬hood issues, and develop estimated budget for renovation and/or purchase.
5. Make recommendations to and receive direction from the board of directors as to whether to purchase properties, follow through with board decisions and mandates, and complete necessary documentation.
6. Remain active a minimum of one year as a committee member, after which you may continue or may find and train your replacement.
Worksite Construction Lead: (Several positions open)
Responsibilities:
1. Lead volunteers through the entire day, ensuring that their personal needs are met and that the tasks at hand are explained clearly.
2. Direct small inexperienced volunteers in a group on building practices
3. Communicate regularly with the volunteer coordinator, site supervisor, safety Coordinator, follow-up volunteers and the Volunteer Relations committee chair.
4. Construction experience and interview process required for position.
Please join us during our next Construction Committee meeting on 20 May @ 7pm, if you are intrested The meeting will be at the Jubilation Center (106 E Wimer St, Knob Noster, MO), next to the United Methodist Church and just south of the 4-way stop.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to [ email ]
Thanks Again
John Bartlow
Construction Manager
THE FOOTING HAS BEEN POURED10 APR 08
-- Good news, the construction committee was made a great offer for the purchase of engineered silent floor joists. Our thanks to Jennifer in commercial sales at Lowes in Warrensburg for negotiating with her venders; this will help speed up the framing process when the foundation is done.
-- Due to the delay, the construction committee is going to try and run a double shift Saturday crew once the foundation is done. The sooner we get a roof on this house the more accurate we can be with volunteer days.
-- The construction committee is still need of experienced builders and contractors willing to volunteer their time as crew leaders please [ email ] me to set up a time for an interview.
EXCAVATION STARTED (28 March)
The SOUTHSIDE RED-E-MIX Crew has started the excavation part for the foundation. If the weather permits the forms should be in place by Thursday 10 April and ready for cement soon after that.
FIRST VOLUNTEER BUILD DAYS DELAYED DUE TO SPRING RAIN
We are going to have to cancel the volunteer build dates (29 March and 5 April) due the recent rains that have put the foundation work about 2-weeks behind schedule. I apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may have caused but please keep checking back on the web site for information regarding the volunteer build schedule. If there are any volunteers out there that have a great deal of construction experience; please drop me an [ email ], we are always looking for more construction leads for weekend and possible weekday work.
Thanks Again
John Bartlow
Construction Manager
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NEED VOLUNTEERS
We are about to start the next house and we are seeking volunteers to help bring this family home to reality by the summer. Click on the volunteer tab to start helping us build a home. We are not only looking for volunteers to swing a hammer or sling paint but we are also looking for some volunteers that have some construction skill to assist our weekend and possible weekday crew leaders. If you have work with Habitat for Humanity in another location, please [ email ] for ways the get more involved with other committees in the Johnson County Habitat for Humanity.
The most important step in helping out with HFH of Johnson County is to register so we can get the information out to you
Thank You
John Bartlow
Construction Manager
Welcome to the new HFH JoCo web site, brought to you by our wonderful sponsors in Johnson County for helping us get our information out to you in a timely manner.
This site will be able to provide you quick AND current information.
Thank you John Bartlow for your hard work and determination in getting this running.
Darrin “Toby” Tobias
President, HFH Johnson County , MO
Habitat for Humanity, Johnson County, MO works in partnership with God and people of all faiths and races to develop communities for people in need by building and renovating houses, creating homeownership opportunities.
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