HOUSE CAPTAINS: Online Project Scopes Due Monday

HOUSE CAPTAINS:

Remember, your Online Project Scopes are due this coming Monday, October 4.  A visit to your project(s) is a must before you can complete this online questionaire.  If meeting this deadline is not feasible or possible, let me know.  I know some of you are just now receiving your project match.

Next week is our deadline for ordering paint, appliances, safety items as well as pre-builds begin on 1/2 steps--so we must have your information in so that your requests can be included in those orders.  If we don't have your information before we order supplies, you will be responsible for purchasing those items with the credit cards you receive from us (and pricing may be higher.)

Once we receive your Online Project Scope, we will in turn send you your Lowes, Home Depot and OSH credit cards and your "Scope of Work" form that you share with your homeowner. 

Thanks for all your work thus far!  23 days and counting....

Volunteer Sign-Ups Due NOW

Hey Project Leaders,
Be sure YOU have signed up online as a volunteer for Rebuilding Day!  We need everyone signed up, ideally, by tomorrow, October 1.  We will start assigning volunteers, giving you reports on who has signed up from your group, etc. next week.  Volunteers will still be able to sign up after Friday, and are encouraged to, but we will begin placing volunteers next week based on the numbers we have at that time; and we'll begin ordering supplies based on those numbers as well.  Help us out by signing up today, if you haven't already, and encouraging your groups to do so as well.

Here's the link: http://rebuildingtogether-sv.org/?q=node/184

ATTENTION HOUSE CAPTAINS: DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR ONLINE SCOPES TO OCTOBER 4

Most project matches are being made this week with project information and online surveys being emailed to House Captains concurrently.  Our original deadline for submitting these Online Project Scopes was September 27 (next Monday).  Although we would LOVE to get as many in as possible by that deadline, we know some of you may need more time.  So, we have extended the submission deadline to Monday, October 4.  That's less than 3 weeks before Rebuilding Day, so we absolutely CANNOT accommodate any requests for items that we normally provide if your survey is submitted after that date.  That means if you need Appliances, Flooring, Safe at Home items such as grab bars, toilet risers, shower seats, etc. as well as pre-built steps, we won't be able to provide those.  Paint is also questionable depending on the submission date. 

So, best bet is to get those Online Scopes in by October 4, earlier if possible!!! Thanks!

Lead Safe Practices and how they affect your project

If you've been around Rebuilding Together in the last 6 months or so (or if you are in the construction industry), you've heard about the new EPA Renovate, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule that went into effect April 22, 2010.  The ruling states that if you are disturbing more than 6 square feet of interior painted space or 20 square feet exterior on a home built prior to 1978, you must use lead-safe practices led by a certified lead-safe renovator.

This ruling primarily affects the painting we do, although some of the other repairs and upgrades we do might also fall within this rule (i.e. replacing windows, doors, etc.)  In preparation for our upcoming Rebuilding Day on October 23, we have been gathering additional information on all recommended pre-1978 projects, particularly if they have painting, interior or exterior, on their list.

Once you have been matched with a project, you will receive a link to your Online Project Scope.  In that scope, I will provide you with particulars about your project in relation to any lead paint issues that may be present on your project.  Then, I will wait to hear from you once you have visited the site and developed your scope of work by prioritizing and narrowing the task list into what is doable in one day, with limited budget, time, volunteers, skills, etc.  If after creating your scope you still have painting on the list, we will get to work organizing a prep team, led by one of our Certified Lead-Safe Renovators (volunteers who have gone through the certification and agreed to lead volunteer teams) to prep your home prior to Rebuilding Day.  (This is another reason to get your Online Scope into us on time!)

The goal is for this small volunteer team, led by a Certified Renovator, to do any scraping (following the lead safe practices outlined in the RRP) prior to Rebuilding Day so that your team can begin painting right away on Rebuilding Day.  Certainly if any of your team members want to volunteer to help with this, that would be greatly appreciated.  Most prepping will likely take place on the weekends leading up to Rebuilding Day.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns about this ruling.

If you'd like to learn more about the RRP, you can find more details on this website.

Project Profiles Ready to Preview

51 projects are approved for Fall Rebuilding Day and awaiting Sponsoring groups and/or House Captains to select them.  These 51 projects represent low income homeowners, mostly seniors and/or disabled, who have critical warmth, safety and independence problems in their home that we can help repair.  If you represent a Sponsoring Group and/or you are a House Captain, you may go to our website and login to preview the available Profiles.  Let us know, by email, your first 3 choices.  We'll be making project matches within the next week.  When logging in, username=sponsor; password=fall2010.  Click on Project Profiles on the right.  Then click on project name or picture to see more details.

Training Dates for Project Leaders

House Captains--choose one: 

Monday, August 30, 6pm 

Friday, September 17, noon. 

Project Coordinator and Homeowner Companion Training--choose one:  

Tuesday, September 14, noon 

Monday, September 20, 7pm.

Project Leaders are key to the success of Rebuilding Day.  These trainings are designed to provide you with key information regarding what's involved so that you can be prepared, productive and enjoy the process!  Please SIGN UP now for one of these training events.