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Brevard County
Day of Service: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Using a balanced approach to community service, Day of Service volunteers worked with government, faith-based and nonprofit agencies to expand the capacity to serve organizations and schools adversely affected by the economic recession. By linking arms in service to Rebuild & Renew Brevard, we were able to refresh and refurbish buildings and properties throughout the county.
Projects included fencing repair and new construction, interior and exterior painting, major yard or gardening cleanup, minor and major landscaping, palm tree stump removals, outdoor shed and roofing repairs or replacement, playground revamping and construction, ceiling-wall-baseboard repairs, major interior renovations for the YMCA in Titusville, and planting a butterfly garden and trees along a future bike path. Five public schools and one private school were served by volunteers. Three green projects benefited three communities.
Over 2,600 man-hours were donated on the Day of Service by local volunteers. Pre and post event hours bring the total up well over 3,100 service hours. Using an average wage calculation of $17 per hour, over $51,000 in labor costs were saved so organizations can use their funding to directly help individuals and families in need.
From those figures, Day of Service volunteers
~ Saved Brevard County Schools over $3,600 or 2 months of labor by one individual in grounds keeping maintenance. Those funds can be used to purchase badly needed supplies for schools while allowing maintenance personnel to focus on more important repairs.
~ The labor donated to clear and fence in Nemo Community Garden will help expedite the process for twenty families eager to cultivate their 5-foot-by-20-foot plot so they can become more self-sufficient.
~ 17 units of blood were collected in two and a half hours by the Red Cross at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Ellsworth Ward in Deer Park.
~ Clearing and beautifying parks and pathways for two communities saved the city coffers over $9,000 in labor costs.
~ Over $8,100 in reconstruction and refurbishing labor for the YMCA Tennis Center in Titusville was a tremendous boost to their budget when it came to replacing fences and gutting out locker rooms and offices in need of significant repair. The center is located as a satellite facility a ways from the main building. Nestled back in a housing development the property improvements becomes a show piece for the neighborhood.
~ Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who work at Deseret Ranches, extended helping hands in a Habitat For Humanity Brush of Kindness for two homeowners that also live in rural areas of Osceola County.
For photos and information on completed service events click on a location link below or call 321-638-8801.
Commissioner Fisher sponsors a resolution proclaiming April 24, 2010 as a Day of Service.
Helping Hands and Linking Arms sponsors in attendance
Left to right: Tony Rivoli - Second Counselor, Cocoa Florida Stake Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Gwen Butler - Relief Society, Cocoa Florida Stake Cocoa Ward; Mike Butler - AT&T Pioneers Indian River Chapter; Tessa Friederichs - AMIkids Space Coast; Commissioner Fisher; Stan Domino - Project Coordinator, Cocoa Florida Stake Cocoa Ward; Gloria Pazel - Region Manager, AT&T Pioneers; Beverly Wall - LAVFW Rocket Post 4534 President; Paula Rivoli - Relief Society, Cocoa Florida Stake Palm Bay Ward; Dr. Doreatha Fields - Diamond Community School; Dee Thompson – Intake Coordinator, Community of Hope; Paula Craddock – Assistant Executive Director, Community of Hope; Samuel Smith, Second Counselor, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Pastor Ron Fields - Christian Fellowship Church of God in Christ.
Report of Completed Service Events
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Community of Hope
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
Photo courtesy: Fran Stewart
Community Partners: Patrick Air Base Air Force Base Volunteers
Religious Partners:Community of Hope Organization Served: Community of Hope
Influencers: Stephanie Hopper, President of Board of Directors
Total people involved: 79
Total volunteer hours: 359
Volunteers worked at four locations to ready homes for occupancy. Minor landscaping, home maintenance and some renovations were the order of the day.
Photo courtesy: Fran Stewart
Contact Person: J.Wardell
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Wind of Change Farms
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
Photo courtesy: Mike Iorio
Community Partners: Wind of the Spirit Ministries
Religious Partners:Wind of the Spirit Ministries Organization Served: Wind of Change Farms
Influencers: Richard Greenlee, Pator for Wind of Change Farms
Total people involved: 12
Total volunteer hours: 72
Volunteers helped clear up and clean out overgrowth and debris from along the property line of the farm. This helped open up a significant pathway for horse trailers and trucks to navigate through the entry way to the pasture. Richard Greenlee expressed great appreciation for the donation of labor. He said “I was very pleased with the work that was accomplished.” He added, “Those that came were definitely kept busy up until it was time to stop for the day.”
Contact Person: J.Wardell
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Bobcats Beautify Golfview Grounds
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
Community Partners: Brevard County Schools
Organization Served: Golfview Elementary Magnet School
Influencers: Walt Petters, Director of Maintenance
Jacqueline Feagin, Principal
Total people involved: 21
Total volunteer hours: 94.5
Day of Service 2010 volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Rockledge Ward help save Golfview approximately $1,000 in labor costs in just four and a half hours. The Church’s youth program, Young Men, and their leaders raked a “mountain of leaves” from the school grounds. Teams went through all the garden areas on campus pulling weeds, raking leaves and pruning trees. Other teams painted poles and building trims Golfview green. The work completed was the equivalent of one person working full time for 12 days.
Contact Person: J.Wardell
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Clean-Up Cambridge
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
Community Partners: Patrick Air Base Air Force Base Volunteers
Organization Served: Cambridge Elementary
Influencers: Walt Petters, Director of Maintenance
Hilah Mercer, Principal
Total people involved: 10
Total volunteer hours: 35
Principal Hilah Mercer and A1C Nicholas Grigaliunas from Patrick Air Force Base labored diligently on Day of Service 2010: Rebuild & Renew Brevard. Serving with team volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Rockledge Ward they cutback frost damaged plants and overgrown trees, raked out debris and stacked limbs into piles. Day of Service volunteers saved Cambridge $350 in labor costs and a week’s worth of work in just one day.
Contact Person: J.Wardell
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Rockin’ Rockets Clean-Up Clearlake
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
Community Partners: Clearlake Middle School
Organization Served: Clearlake Middle School
Influencers: Walt Petters - Director of Maintenance,
Mark W. Mullens - Principal
Total people involved: 23
Total volunteer hours: 80.5
The winter freeze took out several young palm trees at Clearlake Middle School this year, leaving the school grounds looking somewhat barren. So members from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Rockledge Ward removed 15 dead palm trees from the parking lot and driveway. One team dug around the root balls before using a pick-up truck to pull them out of the ground in “an old fashioned stump pulling” event. A second team pulled out and replaced the two larger palms in the courtyard. Another team trimmed back overgrown shrubs and removed debris.
Saving the school approximately $806 in labor costs means Clearlake can spend that money on tangible products for students.
Principal Mark Mullens recruited his family to link arms in service with the Day of Service volunteers. At the completion of the event Mullens said, “It’s people like you and your service partners that truly define a united community!”Contact Person: J.Wardell
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Spring Cleaning at Endeavor Elementary
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
Community Partners: Endeavor Elementary Magnet School of Technology
Organization Served: Endeavor Elementary Magnet School of Technology
Influencers: Walt Petters - Director of Maintenance,
Micheall Giombatti - Principal
Total people involved: 18
Total volunteer hours: 63
Principal Mecheall Giombetti rolled up her sleeves to work alongside teachers and a team of volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Rockledge Ward on Saturday, April 24, 2010 in a Day of Service. Linking arms in service they cleaned out the weeds from the bean and butterfly gardens. They also cleared debris from the edible forrest. A team of volunteers prepared the benches and tables throughout common areas to receive fresh coats of black paint. The cost of labor donated to the school was about $630.
Contact Person: J.Wardell
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Diamond Community School
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
Photo courtesy: MIke Iorio
Community Partners: AMIkids Space Coast
Religious Partners:Christian Fellowship Church of God in Christ Organization Served: AMIkids Space Coast, Diamond Community School
Influencers: Dr. Doretha Fields- Diamond Community School Founder, Pator Ron Fields - Christian Fellowship Church of God in Christ, Tessa Friederich - AMIkids Space Coast Community Development Coordinator.
Total people involved: 56
Total volunteer hours: 336
Volunteers from AMIkids Space Coast, Christian Fellowship Church of God in Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Palm Bay Ward donated 336 man-hours of labor to Diamond Community School on Saturday, April 24, 2010. The donation in labor allows the school to keep over $7,500 for items that directly affect students in the classroom.
“We cleared all three sides of the of the perimeter fence for the schoolyard,” says Mike Iorio, Project Coordinator the Church Palm Bay 2nd Ward.
Iorio also said, “We were really pleased Tessa Friederich and the AMIkids were able to team with our youth to clear the exterior side of the fence.”
The back side of the school building facing the playground received a facelift too. The 18 foot high x 54 foot wide wall was prewashed, prepped with primer and then painted. One classroom was given a fresh coat of paint and all baseboards in the school were checked and re-gluded to the walls.
Contact Person: J.Wardell
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Motivated MILA’s Clean Sweep
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
Photo courtesy: Lesa Denninghoff
Community Partners: Patrick Air Base Air Force Base Volunteers
Organization Served: MILA Elementary School, Brevard Public Schools
Influencers: Walt Petters, Dr. Betsey Butler
Total people involved: 17
Total volunteer hours: 59.5
Activity duty members from Patrick Air Force Base volunteered to work at MILA when they heard about Day of Service 2010. Working alongside a team from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Rockledge Ward, Negron led a team of co-workers from the Base Pharmacy that weeded, pruned and painted common areas around the school. Volunteer labor saved the school 59.5 man-hours in labor. The $600 savings in labor costs means those dollars can be used for needed supplies.
1) Nilsa Negron of Patrick Air Force Base levels out a plant bed after weeding and clearing out overgrowth at MILA Elementary School on Merritt Island.
2) (NAME of AF man) of Patrick Air Force Base teams with Evan Denninghoff to shovel out excess soil in an effort to prepare the plant beds to receive mulch at Motivated MILA’s Clean Sweep as part of Day of Service 2010.
3) Loye Schulthess pulls out even the smallest of weeds at Motivated MILA’s Clean Sweep as part of Day of Service 2010.
Photo courtesy: Lesa Denninghoff
Photo courtesy: Lesa Denninghoff
Contact Person: J.Wardell
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Nemo Community Garden, a self-sustaining project
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
Photo Courtesy: Andrei Petrov
Community Partners: City of Palm Bay
Organization Served: City of Palm Bay
Influencers: Lee Feldman, Palm Bay City Manager and Paul Singleton, Gardening Enthusiast
Total people involved: 41
Total volunteer hours: 258
To kick start the Palm Bay Community Gardening Program members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered helping hands to establish Nemo Community Garden. Garden and Church members cleared the thickets and prepared the grounds by constructing the fenced in area. The garden is to be completely sustained through the efforts of volunteers so helping hands to do such extensive preparation was welcomed and sincerely appreciated.
Photos: Phil Chan, Aaron Watson, and Michael Watson clear out trees and branches to make way for Nemo Community Gardners on Saturday, April 24, 2010.
Phil Chan, Sauvier Ralph and Doug Samuels roll out the wire fencing around established garden plot posts for Nemo Community Garden on Saturday, April 24, 2010 Day of Service.
Kevin Smith, Rulolf VonNiederhauser and Dan Smith help construct fencing to establish plots for Nemo Community Garden on Saturday, April 24, 2010.
Photo Courtesy: Andrei Petrov
Photo Courtesy: Paul Singleton
Contact Person: J.Wardell
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Titusville Garden Club Tree Planting Project
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
Photo courtesy: Stan Moon
Community Partners: Titusville Garden Club
Organization Served: City of Titusville
Influencers: James H. Tulley, Jr. - Mayor of Titusville, Tony Koromilas - Titusville Garden Club
Total people involved: 36
Total volunteer hours: 132
Volunteers planted 110 trees along the bike path behind North Brevard Funeral Home, along the old train track. The trees, when mature, will shade the bike path. Another 40 trees were planted on the edge of Harrison and around the corner going south on Knox McCrae. Photo: Zac Fisher and Meagan O’Connor from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Titusville Ward help plant pines along the track.
Contact Person: J.Wardell
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Titusville YMCA Family Center
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
Photo courtesy: Megan Shimer
Community Partners: Gator Fence, Buffkin Tile, Bagel World, Titusville Mulching & Paint Facility, Fisher State Farm Insurance, Bank of America
Organization Served: Titusville YMCA Family Center
Influencers: Commissioner Robin Fisher,
Roda Fisher, YMCA Board
Cezar Gonzales, Director - Titusville YMCA Family Center
Total people involved: 62
Total volunteer hours: 605
Sandy Powell and Rhoda Fisher team up to refresh and rejuvenate the YMCA Tennis Complex changing rooms.
Eric Beausoleil digs a new hole for the brand new fence.
Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rejuvenate fence posts with a fresh coat of paint.
Volunteers stripped out old fencing, recycling as much material as possible before replacing or repairing the tennis court fencing. Locker and Shower rooms, offices and common areas were cleaned up, cleared out and completely rehabilitated.
Photo courtesy: Megan Shimer
Photo courtesy: Megan Shimer
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Space Coast Center for Women with Children
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
(Photo courtesy: Dwight Delap)
Community Partners: Space Coast Center for Women with Children
Organization Served: Space Coast Center for Women with Children
Influencers: Nick Lewis, Secretary Spacecoast Center for Women With Children
Total people involved: 36
Total volunteer hours: 105
Scott Clark weed whacks overgrown grasses. He serves as bishop for the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Viera Florida Ward.
Volunteers removed 200 feet of fencing, cleared out debris, rearranged and reinstalled playground equipment, trimmed back over growth, moved 5 cubic yards of dirt to backfill low lying areas and had a great time.
(Photo courtesy: Dwight Delap)
(Photo courtesy: Dwight Delap)
(Photo courtesy: Dwight Delap)
Contact Person: J.Wardell
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Polish the Park - Robert A. Anderson Stormwater Park
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
Photo courtesy: Dr. Robert Grover
Community Partners: City of Rockledge
Organization Served: City of Rockledge
Influencers: Don R. Griffin, Planning Director
Total people involved: 42
Total volunteer hours: 147
Katie Grover, 9, of the Viera Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, clears palm fronds at Anderson Park in Rockledge, Florida during the Helping Hands and Linking Arms Day of Service.
Daryl Nugent, of the Viera Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, cuts weeds at Anderson Park in Rockledge, Florida during the Helping Hands and Linking Arms Day of Service.
Joseph Ungos (left), 14, and his father Joe Ungos, of the Viera Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, clear litter at Anderson Park in Rockledge, Florida during the Helping Hands and Linking Arms Day of Service.
Forty-two volunteers cleared brushes, overgrowth and debris throughout the park to support the city’s Earth Day project.
Photo courtesy: Dr. Robert Grover
Photo courtesy:Dr. Robert Grover
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: AT&T Pioneers & Relief Society Sewing Bee
Stake: Cocoa Florida Stake
Community Partners: AT&T Pioneers, LAVFW and VFW Rocket Post 4534
Religious Partners:Brevard Interfaith Coalition Organization Served: Parrish Medical & Cape Canaveral Hospitals, Arnold Plamer Hospital in Orlando, Primary Childrens Hospital in Salt Lake City. Met volunteer goals for the AT&T Pioneers and the LAVFW and VFW Rocket Post 4534.
Influencers: Gloria Pazel - Regional Manager AT&T Pioneers, Becky Preston - Brevard Interfaith Coalition, Gwen Butler & Shawn Kelley - Relief Society Cocoa Ward, Beverly Wall - President LAVFW Rocket Post 4534, Jack Roberston - Commander VFW Rocket Post 4534
Total people involved: 45
Total volunteer hours: 253.5
The goal was to sew 100 Heart Pillows, 100 Breast Cancer Pillows and 100 Medical dolls 114 Hearts already sewn, turned and ready to stuff. But volunteers generously precut 180 Breast Cancer pillows and 158 Medical Dolls with 158 felt hosptial gowns. On the Day of Service volunteers completed stuffing the 114 Heart Pillows, 130 Breast Cancer Pillows and 107 Medical Dolls with hospital gowns. Volunteers will finish the remaining items this week.
Supplies used included 104 yards of fabric, 72 pounds of Polyester fiberfill, 286 feet of ribbon and many spools of thread, thanks to very generous supply donations made by the AT&T Pioneers. The LAVFW and VFW Rocket Post 4534 donated fiberfil and fabric, as did several women from the Relief Society.
AT&T Pioneers will distribute the heart pillows to several hospitals in Brevard County. The LAVFW Rocket Post 4534 will distribute the breast cancer pillows. Medical dolls will be distributed by the Relief Society to Children’s Hospital in Orlando. Fifty medical dolls will be sent to the Primary Childrens Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Scheduled Events
Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Spacecoast Center for Women with Children
Name of Organization:
Spacecoast Center for Women with Children
Location and Time:
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Start Location: 5925 Old Dixie Hwy., Melbourne, FL 32940
Activity/responsibility:
1. Playground area to be redone
2. Refill the old playground area
3. All the existing fence area to be taken down near playground area
4. Relocate fencing to front of property and extend existing fence
5. Weeding of the wedelia out of the conservation area
Tools or skills required:
1. Shovels
2. Garden rakes
3. Hammers
4. Wear sturdy work gloves!
Ages:
Youth & Adults: Ages 12+ with parental/guardian supervision
Additional Notes:
All volunteers should remember to bring sturdy work gloves, sun screen, a hat and wear closed toe shoes. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water to keep hydrated. Keep an eye on the weather so you can dress to meet changing conditions.
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Contact Person: Nick Lewis - Project Coordinator
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Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Nemo Community Garden, a self-sustaining community project
Name of Organization:
Location and Time:
Date: Saturday ~ April 24, 2010
Start Time: 8:00 am
Meet at: Corner of Salmon Drive and Nemo Circle
Activity/responsibility:
The City of Palm Bay has designated a plot of land in the Lockmar Estates area for use as a community garden. Craig Moeller, Project Coordinator for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is coordinating a work crew to help clear and prepare the land for the community garden. Potential work activities include installation of a perimeter fence, preparation of garden plots, and assembly of compost bins. Other work may include removal of shrubbery and ground cover.
Tools or skills required:
Please bring the following items and be sure you have your personal tools tagged with your name:
1) Rakes
2) Shovels
3) Machete
4) Hoes
5) Wheelbarrows
6) Chainsaws (possibly)
7) Post Hole diggers
8) Other garden tools
9) Hammers
10) Cordless Drills
Water will be provided
Ages:
Ages 18 + or ages 12-17 with parental supervision
Additional Notes:
Volunteers should remember to bring sturdy work gloves, sun screen, a hat and wear closed toe shoes. Keep an eye on the weather so you can dress to meet changing conditions,
Download flyer:
Contact Person: Craig Moeller, Project Coordinator
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Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Bobcat’s Beautify Golfview Grounds
Name of Organization:
Golfview Elementary Magnet School
Location and Time:
Principal Jacqueline Feagin and Dean Wardell, Project Coordinator for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Rockledge Ward, are building teams of volunteers to beautify Golfview Elementary School grounds.
Activity/responsibility:
Date: Saturday ~ April 24, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: 1530 Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge FL 32955-2599
1. Prune crepe myrtles and sea grape tree on south side.
2. Prune palm fronds.
3. Weed vegetable garden on north side.
4. Dig out dead palm stump and clean up butterfly garden.
5. Clean and weed along North fence.
6. Touch-up painting on green poles.
Tools or skills required:
Four people with experience pruning palms are needed.
Tools needed include
1. Loppers
2. Long handled pruning saw
3. Rakes
4. Shovels
5. Garden hoes
6. Mattock (pick axe)
7. Ladders
Ages:
Youth & Adults: Ages 12+ with parental/guardian supervision
Additional Notes:
Volunteers should remember to bring sturdy work gloves, sun screen, a hat and wear closed toe shoes. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water to keep hydrated. Keep an eye on the weather so you can dress to meet changing conditions.
Download flyer:
Contact Person: Dean Wardell, Project Coordinator
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Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Motivated MILA’s Clean Sweep
Name of Organization:
Location and Time:
Date: Saturday ~ April 24, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: 288 West Merritt Avenue, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Activity/responsibility:
Dr. Betsy Butler, Principal, and Dean Wardell, Project Coordinator for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are currently building motivated volunteers to clean up and refresh the school property.
1. Transplant plants from newly designated garden area.
2. Clear and level planting area along walks.
3. Pull weeds throughout the school grounds.
4. Rake leaves from planter areas.
5. Shampoo carpets.
6. Touch-up painting on low walls/benches.
Tools or skills required:
Rakes
Shovels
Garden hoes
Mattock (pick axe)
Ages:
Youth & Adults: Ages 12+ with parental/guardian supervision
Additional Notes:
Volunteers should remember to bring sturdy work gloves, sun screen, a hat and wear closed toe shoes. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water to keep hydrated. Keep an eye on the weather so you can dress to meet changing conditions.
Download flyer:
Contact Person: Dean Wardell, Project Coordinator
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Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Spring Cleaning at Endeavor Elementary
Name of Organization:
Location and Time:
Principal Mecheall Giombetti and Dean Wardell, Project Coordinator for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are building teams to some Spring Cleaning at the school.
Activity/responsibility:
Date: Saturday ~ April 24, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: 905 Pineda Street, Cocoa, FL 32922-6399
1. Weeding along fence line
2. Rake out dead weeds within fenced area
3. Spread Mulch
4. Spray paint benches and tables
Tools or skills required:
Rakes
Shovels
Garden hoes
Ages:
Youth & Adults: Ages 12+ with parental/guardian supervision
Additional Notes:
Volunteers should remember to bring sturdy work gloves, sun screen, a hat and wear closed toe shoes. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water to keep hydrated. Keep an eye on the weather so you can dress to meet changing conditions.
Download flyer:
Contact Person: Dean Wardell, Project Coordinator
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Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Rockin’ Rockets Clean-Up Clearlake
Name of Organization:
Location and Time:
Date: Saturday~April 24, 2010
Time: 8:30
Place: 1225 Clearlake Rd.,Cocoa, Florida 32922
Activity/responsibility:
Principal Mark Mullens and Dean Wardell, Project Coordinator for the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Rockledge Ward, are building teams to refreshen and renew the school grounds.
1. Clean up trash and pull weeds all around the grounds.
2. Dig out dead palm stumps/dead plants.
3. Touch-up painting blue and yellow trim.
Tools or skills required:
1. Garden Hoes
2. Mattocks (pick axe)
3. Brushes & rollers for painting
4. Paint trays
5. Chainsaw with an experienced owner operator.
Ages:
Youth & Adults: Ages 12+ with parental/guardian supervision
Additional Notes:
Volunteers should remember to bring sturdy work gloves, sun screen, a hat and wear closed toe shoes. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water to keep hydrated. Keep an eye on the weather so you can dress to meet changing conditions.
Download flyer:
Contact Person: Dean Wardell, Project Coordinator
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Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Clean-up Cambridge
Name of Organization:
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School of Arts & Science
Location and Time:
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: 2000 Cambridge Drive, Cocoa, FL 32922-6599
Activity/responsibility:
Principal Hilah Mercer and Project Coordinator Dean Wardell from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Rockledge Ward are building teams to clean-up and beautify Cambridge Elementary School grounds.
1. Clear cut branches around bike rack area.
2. Remove dead plants around grounds.
3. Weed planters and around the front of the school.
4. Clean up trash and plant debris throughout the grounds.
5. Gather and neatly stack cut branches at rear of grounds for pick up.
Tools or skills required:
Loppers
Rakes
Shovels
Hoes
Mattocks (pick axes)
Volunteers should remember to bring sturdy work gloves, sun screen, a hat and wear closed toe shoes. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water to keep hydrated. Keep an eye on the weather so you can dress to meet changing conditions.
Ages:
Youth & Adults: Ages 12+ with parental/guardian supervision
Additional Notes:
Download flyer:
Contact Person: Dean Wardell, Project Coordinator
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Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Polish the Park - Robert A. Anderson Stormwater Park
Name of Organization:
Robert A. Anderson Stormwater Park
Location and Time:
Date: Saturday ~ April 24, 2010
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: The corner of Pluckebaum and Clearlake Roads in Rockledge
Activity/responsibility:
Planning Director Don R. Griffin and Lorne Diebel, Project Coordinator for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Viera Ward, are building a team of volunteers to polish up the park for the City’s Earth Day Celebration.
Volunteers are needed to clean up and clear out the brush, weeds, and other grounds keeping duties.
The City will be planting a butterfly garden, labeling wetland plants and new trees, as well as removing debris.
Tools or skills required:
Gloves
Rakes
Wheel barrows
Truck beds or with a trailer for hauling refuse.
Volunteers should remember to bring sturdy work gloves, dress weather appropriate, wear sunscreen, a hat and make sure to wear a pair of sturdy closed toes shoes. Be sure to bring plenty of water to drink so you can stay well hydrated.
Ages:
Youth & Adults: Ages 12+ with parental/guardian supervision
Additional Notes:
Download flyer:
Contact Person: Lorne Diebel, Project Coordinator by using the form below or call City Planner Alix Townsend at 690-3978
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Rebuild & Renew Brevard: AT&T Pioneers & Relief Society Sewing Bee
Name of Organization:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Cocoa Florida Stake Center
Location and Time:
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: Interval Events - see schedule listed in Tools & Skills
Location: 1801 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955
*This event is specially structured for those who are unable to do the outdoor projects for Day of Service 2010.
Activity/responsibility:
Gloria Pazel, AT&T Pioneers Staff and Region Manager, and Shawn Kelley & Gwen Butler of the Relief Society - Cocoa Ward are organizing a major sewing bee.
See the flyer below for details.
Tools or skills required:
8:00 a.m. - 30 sewing machines with skilled seamstresses are needed to sew hearts and medical dolls. Please bring an extension cord for your machine, gray thread, and SHARP scissors.
9:00 a.m. - Clippers & Turners are needed to do the prep work prior to stuffing the dolls and the heart pillows. Please bring SHARP scissors.
10:00 a.m. - Stuffers & Finish Sewers. Finish sewers, please bring SHARP scissors and thimbles.
Please bring a potluck snack to share! We should be finished between 1-2 p.m.
Ages:
Ages 8+ with one to one adult supervision.
Additional Notes:
Pre-event help is appreciated. If you or your organization would like a pattern to donate fabric in the way of pre-cut dolls or hearts use the contact form below. Poly-fiber fill is also needed.
Download flyer: 
Contact Person: Gloria Pazel, Shawn Kelley or Gwen Butler
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Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Titusville Garden Club Tree Planting Project
Name of Organization:
City of Titusville
Location and Time:
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: Interval start times as noted below:
Location: There are two areas in the city as noted below:
Activity/responsibility:
Tony Koromilas from Titusville Garden Club and Tommy Mason & Stan Domino, Project Coordinators for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Titusville and Cocoa Wards are forming volunteer crews to help with minor landscaping in the City of Titusville.
Volunteers will plant 170 trees to enhance the charm and beauty of the city.
1) Project Location One: Starting at 8:30 AM from YMCA Tennis court
• Volunteers will set 100 pine and 10 Bold Cypress trees, behind North Brevard Funeral Home, (Old railroad track) bike trail,
• Please sign up using the online registration form at the bottom of this page to contact Tommy Mason or Jim Housman for more information.
2) Project Location Two: Starting at 8:00 from YMCA Tennis court
• Volunteers will set 40 pine and 20 Bold Cypress on the edge of Harrison and around the corner going south on Knox McCrae.
• Please sign up using the online registration form at the bottom of this page to contact Stan Domino or Justin Hall for more information.
Tools or skills required:
• Gloves
• 10 Shovels
• 10 Post hole diggers
• Measuring tapes
Ages:
Youth & Adults: Ages 12+ with adult supervision
Additional Notes:
Volunteers should remember to bring sturdy work gloves, dress weather appropriate, wear sunscreen, a hat and make sure to wear a pair of sturdy closed toes shoes. Be sure to bring plenty of water to drink so you can stay well hydrated.
Download flyer:
Contact Person: Tommy Mason or Tony Koromilas
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Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Titusville YMCA Family Center
Name of Organization:
Location and Time:
Date: April 24, 2010
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: YMCA Family Tennis and Racquetball Center, 3050 Satterfield Road, Titusville, FL 32780
Activity/responsibility:
Cezar Gonzalez, Titusville YMCA, and Tommy Mason & Stan Domino, Project Coordinators for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Titusville and Cocoa Wards are organizing a team to refresh the YMCA Racquetball Center and grounds. Volunteers are needed to help repair the building, fix the roofing and paint.
Thanks to Bank of America Employees for linking arms on this project!
1) RACKETBALL BUILDING-ROOM UPSTAIRS ~ Clean water paint art from interior walls and ready for paint. ~ Repair any ceiling deterioration points and ready for paint. ~ Install molding around attic access door in ceiling ~ Repair plastic covers for ceiling light fixtures. ~ Paint all walls and ceiling.
2) MENS LOCKER ROOM-UPSTAIRS ~ Repair exterior door with new skin on outside face. ~ Remove old ceiling fan, control box and outlet box containing switch and outlet. ~ Repair and re-install ceiling light fixture cover. ~ Repair damaged locker doors.~ Paint walls and ceiling. ~ Pull up old carpet in locker room and prepare area for tile. ~ Install tile.
3) WOMENS LOCKER ROOM-UPSTAIRS. ~ Repair exterior door with new skin on outside face. ~ Repair ceiling damage. ~ Repair damaged locker doors. ~ Paint walls and ceiling. ~ Pull up old carpet in locker room and prepare area for tile. ~ Install tile.
4) LOCKER ROOM BUILDING: OFFICE ROOM-UPSTAIRS. ~ Repair exterior door with new skin on outside face. ~ Repair ceiling damage. ~ Repair and re-install ceiling light fixture cover. ~ Paint walls and ceiling.
5) EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHED-NEW ROOF INSTALLED. ~ Reinforce weak plywood area with 2X4 stringers. ~ Install new roof.
6) BASKETBALL COURT-POWER WASH. ~ Power wash basketball court. ~ Repair if necessary and wash backboard.
7) VOLLEYBALL COURT-SOLVE DRAINAGE PROBLEM. ~ Digging new V shaped drain. ~ Mix concrete old run. ~ New route V shape and run to swamp
8) MISC. OUTDOORS PROJECTS AROUND TENNIS COURTS. ~ Patch pot holes at main entrance. ~ Spread mulch around designated plant areas. ~ Supply man power for fence contractor.
Tools or skills required:
1. Paint brushes, rollers, pans and handle extensions.
2. Router and bits
3. Razor bladed knife for trim.
4. Screw drivers.
5. Hammers
6. Saw
7. Power washer
8. Hose
9. Gas
10. Shovel
11. Rake
12. Wheel barrows
13. Gloves
Bank of America Employees have donated the following items: Foam brushes ~ Paint brush sets ~ Drop cloths ~ Gloves ~ Misc gardening tools ~ 2 paint roller kits ~ Extra roller for the paint rollers!
Ages:
Youth & Adults: 12+ with adult supervision
Additional Notes:
Volunteers should remember to bring sturdy work gloves, dress weather appropriate, wear sunscreen, a hat and make sure to wear a pair of sturdy closed toes shoes. Be sure to bring plenty of water to drink so you can stay well hydrated.
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Contact Person: Tommy Mason or Cezar Gonzalez
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Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Community of Hope of Brevard
Name of Organization:
Location and Time:
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 8 a.m.
Location 1: Hoag Street in South Melbourne
Location 2: Elizabeth Street near New Haven Avenue in Melbourne
Location 3: A second location on Elizabeth Street near New Haven Avenue in Melbourne
Activity/responsibility:
Andrew Schirmacher, Executive Director from Community of Hope of Brevard, and Jim Tryzbiak, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Melbourne Ward, are organizing teams to
1. Install insulation and siding on a duplex that is being constructed at the Hoag Street location in South Melbourne.
2. Paint the interior and carpet the homes at the Elizabeth Street locations.
Tools or skills required:
To Be Determined
Ages:
To Be Determined
Additional Notes:
Volunteer Teams:
Additional projects will be added to accommodate volunteers. Please contact us asap if your organization or congregation has a team of volunteers.
All volunteers should remember to bring sturdy work gloves, sun screen, a hat and wear closed toe shoes. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water to keep hydrated. Keep an eye on the weather so you can dress to meet changing conditions.
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Contact Person: Jim Tryzbiak - Project Cooridinator
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Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Wind of Destiny Farms
Name of Organization:
Location and Time:
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: 115 Grant Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32909
Activity/responsibility:
1. Richard Greenlee from Wind of the Spirit Ministry is gathering the needed supplies to repair and refurbish fences and buildings used for Rescued and Therapy Horses.
2. Mike Iorio from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Palm Bay 2nd Ward is building the teams of volunteers for manicuring the farm grounds.
Tools or skills required:
Hammers and other hand tools
Rakes
Chain Saws
Loppers and Machetes for clearing thickets.
Ages:
Youth & Adults: Ages 12+ with parental/guardian supervision
Additional Notes:
All volunteers should remember to bring sturdy work gloves, sun screen, a hat and wear closed toe shoes. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water to keep hydrated. Keep an eye on the weather so you can dress to meet changing conditions.
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Contact Person: Michael Iorio - Volunteer Coordinator
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Rebuild & Renew Brevard: Diamond Community School
Name of Organization:
Location and Time:
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: 2575 Doreatha Fields Ave NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
What makes Diamond School special? Meet our Diamonds!
Activity/responsibility:
Pastor Ronnie Fields of Christian Fellowship Church of God in Christ and Mike Iorio of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Palm Bay 2nd Ward will be organizing volunteers to
1. Clear out and manicure the school’s property by trimming and cutting back vegetation, such as tree limbs and shrubbery protruding through a cyclone fence.
2. Paint classrooms.
3. Assist in performing build maintenance such as wall and baseboard repairs, patch holes, etc.
Tools or skills required:
1. Rakes
2. Chain Saws
3. Loppers and Machetes for clearing thickets.
4. Paint brushes and other painting tools.
5. Hammers and other handyman tools.
Ages:
Youth & Adults: Ages 12+ with parental/guardian supervision
Additional Notes:
Location: Google should be updating the new street name DOREATHA FIELDS AVE. NE from Pacific Ave. Until that happens, use this link to help you find the location on Google Maps.
Volunteer Teams:
All volunteers should remember to bring sturdy work gloves, sun screen, a hat and wear closed toe shoes. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water to keep hydrated. Keep an eye on the weather so you can dress to meet changing conditions.
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Contact Person: Michael Iorio - Project Coordinator or Pastor Ronnie Fields
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