April 2006
April 28th
Williamson A.M. article about a local participant in the Habitat Bicycle Challenge
Former Centennial student puts his mettle to the pedal; plus
Habitat Bicycle Challenge link and South Route blog
April 25th
Needed: "Carpenters on Call"
Are you available during the week to help with builds? Can you help with very last minute notice?
Weather or other conditions sometimes cause builds to get behind schedule, but in many cases, a small number of volunteers working half a day or more during the week can help us get caught up and ready for the following weekend. Call us at (615) 591-7077 & get yourself added to our "Carpenter on Call" list.
April 24th
Newsletters available
Monthly Newsletter April 2006: "Heart and Hammer"
Renovation Station Newsletter dated 4/24/2006
FYI - We have an online archive of media coverage and old newsletters in the Habitat Williamson section, accessed on the left.
April 23rd
Williamson A.M. article on our county's hidden poor
In state's richest county, poor can be hidden
April 21st
Immediate need for daily office/phone volunteer help
The Habitat office in Franklin has a critical need for volunteers in the front office to assist with answering the telephone and entering information into spreadsheets, on a daily basis. Ideally, volunteers would be able to work one morning or afternoon a week, on a steady schedule.
There is a particular need for help from May 22nd through June 2nd. Contact Dinah Mitchell-Brown ASAP if you can help at (615) 591-7077 or dmitchell-brown@habitatwilliamson.org.
April 20th
BUMC build scheduled to begin this weekend
Here they go again! The BUMC build for 2006 begins Friday, April 21st ... many volunteers are needed to hammer, saw, paint, greet, organize, cook and much more. Whatever your skill level, there’s a place for you. Contact Dave Wisniewski from BUMC at (615) 776-1214.
April 19th
Can you be a corporate sponsor for the HabiTee Golf Challenge?
To go along with the captains and players, the golf committee is now searching for corporate or individual sponsors to purchase either:
1. a custom golf flag with your company logo or other artwork to be flown on the hole of your choice; or
2. a custom hole sign with your company logo or other artwork to be placed on the hole of your choice.
Read more in the HabiTee section of this site or get more information in Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities.
For more information about sponsorships, contact Andy Bailey, 2006 HabiTee Golf Challenge Chair, at (615) 567-2224 or andy.bailey@mynationlink.com.
April 18th
HabiTee planning has begun!
The golf committee is actively seeking captains and players for this year's event. The 2006 HabiTee Golf Challenge will be held Monday, July 24th at The Governors Club in Brentwood, TN, with a noon shotgun start.
Read more in the HabiTee section of this site or get more information and important dates in the Captain Recruit Letter.
For more information about playing in this great community event, contact Tim Knight, Player Chair, at (615) 364-1026 or tknight@thinkingahead.com.
April 12th
Volunteers needed for our resale store
Volunteers are welcome to work as often or as little as they wish, but will be asked to sign up for shifts to help us stay organized. Tentative volunteer shifts are: 9:30 am to 1:15 pm & 1 pm to 4:30 pm during the week; 7:30 am to 11 am & 10:45 am to 2:30 pm on Saturdays.)
Contact Melody Conkin in the office at 591-7077 or mconkin@habitatwilliamson.org.
April 11th
Donations needed for our resale store
Renovation Station needs your donations of new or gently used items in ready to use condition:
Cabinets-up to date, little to no damage
Plumbing-usable fixtures, parts and supplies
Electrical-usable fixtures, parts and supplies
Windows-no broken glass, insulated glass
Storm-windows with all clasps
Hardware-knobs, hinges, locks, nails, cabinet
pulls, nuts, bolts, screws (no rust)
Lumber-at least 6’ sections, no nails or rot
Doors–no holes
Roofing-no open packages, no scraps
Carpet-no stains, no odors, and no holes
Tools-hand, garden and working power tools
Flooring-wood (clean) ceramic tile, vinyl
Millwork/trim–wood casing, clean base
Ceramic tile
Wallpaper/border-unused rolls,
Blinds-no missing pieces, all hardware,
taped and sized
Appliances-clean and working, under 5 years
Furniture-no rips, tears, holes, stains or odors
Linens-tablecloths, sheets, blankets, throw rugs,
window dressings, drapes
Lighting-no broken glass, working fixtures, lamps
and shades
Household décor–frames, framed pictures, tables,
chairs, collectibles
April 10th
Latest Renovation Station newsletter
Renovation Station Newsletter dated 4/5/2006
April 7th
A busy weekend ahead
Saturday 8th - Open Application Meeting for all new applicants at First United Methodist Church, Franklin, 9 am. Anyone intending to apply this year is recommended to attend. The HFHWC staff is there to explain the process and expectations of potential homeowners.
Also Saturday - Finishing up at the Habitat High/Darrell Waltrip/ Jett-Jhala build site: landscaping and punch list.
Sunday 9th - Dedication of June Jett-Jhala's house, 300 Chestnut Lane, Franklin.
April 6th
Ms. Cheap visits resale store, gives rave review
Did you see the recent articles in the Tennessean? Look for the Renovation Station promo in the Home & Garden section as well as Ms. Cheap's column from March 30th.
April 5th
What's new? What's New is now located here!
To anyone who's being accessing What's New for the last two months and getting stale information on the Blogger site: Sorry. Changing gears as of today. You'll find What's New right here where we can control it better.
Anyone who's provided their email address in the last few months should have received at least one newsletter from us yesterday or today. Encourage your family members, friends and colleagues to join our email list (see box below). Eventually, we'll be able to save the affiliate expenses currently allocated to printing and postage!
Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2006: "Building Houses, Building Hope"