Thu, Nov 13 · 8:30 AM CST
We are looking for volunteers to help get the Chalet ready for the Winter season. We’ll have three teams, one focusing on cleaning the Chalet, another to process firewood, and a third to prepare snacks and lunch for volunteers.
*Volunteers will be treated to morning coffee and bakery break and a lunch.
Date: November 13, Thursday, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. In case of inclement weather the work day will be moved to date TBD.
Firewood details
4 - 6 volunteers
Wood processing
Some chainsawing
Use of wood splitter to split wood
Stack wood in woodshed
What to bring
Dress for the weather
Appropriate footwear -boots
Gloves, eye and ear protection
Water or beverage for hydration (MECCA will have water and beverages for volunteers also)
Chalet details
3-4 volunteers
Inside winter season cleaning tasks
Remove all screens and put them in storage.
Vacuum everything, make sure to get into log crevices (flies)
Wipe all logs with Murphy’s Oil Soap
Clean windows
Clean fan and ceiling light fixtures
Each volunteer should bring: Gloves, rags, and ear protection
Snack & Lunch prep.
2 volunteers to work with Peggy Bronsberg (Email Peggy at 2indawoods@gmail.com to let her know you would like to help with morning break and/or lunch)
Morning break
Setup and monitor a snack and beverage area
Lunch
Setup, and monitor lunch items
Some prep of lunch items
Setup tables
Setup a hand cleaning station
RSVP: If you can come or have questions email Diane O’Krongly at jeffokrongly@gmail.com.
MECCA volunteers have kept our trails and facilities in top notch condition for 50 years. Thank you for your dedication.