Waking to a forecast of clear weather and temperatures in the 80s has added to the excitement of the team. After an early breakfast, the two MDRT Foundation teams: Team UNIFI (the Red Team) and Team OneAmerica (The Blue Team) separate among our three project sites.
The playground volunteers started with a dirt patch with post holes dug and, by the end of the day had completed most of the playground structure. Each volunteer quickly took on assembly and digging assignments and it was as if they had been doing this for years. The before and after photos of this first build day speak for themselves.
The Habitat team took two lots that were nothing but concrete slabs and completed the outer walls, interior wall framing and most of the roof trusses. They worked very hard assembling framing, lifting walls and literally "raising the roof". They have made a strong first impression with our build leaders from Habitat.
Our Camp Riley team spent the day painting cabins that will be used by campers this Summer. With the beautiful backdrop of Bradford Woods, they began the first of their assignments and will progress to creating trails for the new accessible sports court that is being funded by the MDRT Foundation.
The end of this eventful day had all volunteers coming together to share dinner and stories. They then gathered in the Bradford Woods outdoor amphitheater and were entertained by the improv comedy team, Comedy Sportz Indianapolis (http://www.indycomedysportz.com/), who graciously volunteered their time as a thank you for the work being done by the volunteers. Three members of Comedy Sportz played improv games (similar to the television show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?") and utilized members of our team in their activities. What a great opportunity to laugh at, I mean with, fellow team members! For those that have the opportunity during the MDRT Annual Meeting, Comedy Sportz would be a great place to stop and catch a show. The evening closed around a campfire as the volunteers made s'mores.
Tomorrow is another full day of work at all three sites. With rain expected, the team is unphased and ready to take on the work at hand, knowing that the lives to be touched are far more important than a little rain.
The playground volunteers started with a dirt patch with post holes dug and, by the end of the day had completed most of the playground structure. Each volunteer quickly took on assembly and digging assignments and it was as if they had been doing this for years. The before and after photos of this first build day speak for themselves.
The Habitat team took two lots that were nothing but concrete slabs and completed the outer walls, interior wall framing and most of the roof trusses. They worked very hard assembling framing, lifting walls and literally "raising the roof". They have made a strong first impression with our build leaders from Habitat.
Our Camp Riley team spent the day painting cabins that will be used by campers this Summer. With the beautiful backdrop of Bradford Woods, they began the first of their assignments and will progress to creating trails for the new accessible sports court that is being funded by the MDRT Foundation.
The end of this eventful day had all volunteers coming together to share dinner and stories. They then gathered in the Bradford Woods outdoor amphitheater and were entertained by the improv comedy team, Comedy Sportz Indianapolis (http://www.indycomedysportz.com/), who graciously volunteered their time as a thank you for the work being done by the volunteers. Three members of Comedy Sportz played improv games (similar to the television show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?") and utilized members of our team in their activities. What a great opportunity to laugh at, I mean with, fellow team members! For those that have the opportunity during the MDRT Annual Meeting, Comedy Sportz would be a great place to stop and catch a show. The evening closed around a campfire as the volunteers made s'mores.
Tomorrow is another full day of work at all three sites. With rain expected, the team is unphased and ready to take on the work at hand, knowing that the lives to be touched are far more important than a little rain.
Hello My MDRT Friends
ReplyDeleteI would/should have been there with you but circumstances have prevented this from happening this year. Please know that I am there with you in spirit, digging holes, shovelling dirt, painting etc.....
Your dedicaction is amazing!!
I am following the blog with interest.
Love
debbie wood
Toronto Canada