BonaResponds will be going to the NYC/NJ area THIS WEEKEND. While many details are still being worked out, we will be giving priority to those from SBU (current students and alumni) whose homes were damaged by the hurricane. Current plans are that one van will leave Thursday (late evening) and head to NYC, on Friday late afternoon a second van will head to New Jersey. (again details and specifics still being worked out) The work will be pretty hard and dirty. The cost of the trip is $20 paid to Jen Spencer on the second floor of Murphy. The money covers food while in camp and on the job, gas, and a t-shirt. Also the waiver must be signed and given to her then (she has copies). To sign up YOU MUST fill out this form:
http://bit.ly/RpEi1I
For those who have never been to a disaster zone before, here are some things you should bring:
A good attitude
Work clothes (jeans, long sleeve tee, short sleeve tee, sweatshirt, workboots (ideally steel toed).
Gloves--leather is best IMO (we will provide some, but our are not as good as the leather ones.)
Sun glasses/safety goggles-needed for gutting houses and tree work.
Sleeping bag (pillow/yoga block/etc)
Flashlight
cell phone charger
warm clothes to sleep in
towel
toiletries etc (contacts, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc)
water bottle and snack food. (there will likely be no stores in the areas we will be working).
We will be taking portable generators so will have at least the ability to charge cell phones if there is no power.
Two important reminders: 1. you must have a GPA of over 2.0 to attend. 2. Please do not skip classes to leave early.
for more information please follow our twitter account @BonaResponds and/or like our Facebook page. Updates will be forthcoming during the next few days as uncertainties resolve themselves.
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