- Updated May 14, 2008

RAIN, RAIN, RAIN!!! RESULT>>>DELAYS & FRUSTRATION

We had our first volunteer day on 3 May for the knob house.  The house has the foundation walls in place, about 2 feet of the outer wall was water proofed before volunteers laid down the 4” drain tile.  We are still waiting of the weather to brake so we can get some cement trucks in to pour the basement floor. We are still looking for some volunteers to help out with the jobs below and take pro active step in helping other families.  Their will be a little labor work this weekend involving applying the water proof to the rest of the outer walls. OPEN VOLUNTEER SLOTS FOR THIS WEEKEND!!! (see calander)

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

-- As you can see the weather has not been very nice to the foundation crew, which means more delays for volunteers to come out and swing a hammer. For now, it looks like the projected framing time/ volunteer day will be 3 May 2008.
-- 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

Hello to all Habitatters and Happy New Year to all,
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 International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

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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