Ok, ok, I know said I'd post three times a week, but I'm thinking that's maybe a little ambitious right now. Check out what we have been up to though!

 Looking better, huh?

Told you we’d clear the clutter eventually! We’re not done, but thanks to the inimitable (and multi-talented) Jacqueline Smith we’re a heck of a lot closer than we’ve ever been.

Speaking of Jackie, not only is she an ace volunteer interior decorator, but she’s also a singer! She sang with the band for us Tuesday night. We all had a blast!

And here’s board president Lori Simpson rawkin’ out with volunteer Ronnie!

aand my pictures/videos won't load... grrr I'm posting this anyhow though, and will add the pics/vids when I can figure this out.

By the way, Monday, May 23^rd we’re having a members’ only pizza party and general meeting. If you’re a member, come down – you should have already received a call about it, so consider this a reminder.

Alright, that’s enough for now. When things settle down here (I’m an optimist) I’ll start posting more often.

J

-M

First Post!

Well, what do ya know? Trey’s House has a blog! And boy howdy have we got some even bigger changes coming this summer! We are in the middle of a major reorganization kick right now. We’re massively a little cluttered at the moment, but things will improve, I swear! 

Yup, we're cluttered...

We are restarting the little mini thrift store area – we’ve gotten so many donations in lately, it’s about all we can do to stick the stuff on some shelves and try to get a few pennies from them. ;)

Photobombed by our mascot

Also, super-cool, we are going to be setting up activity stations. Tell us what y’all want – arts ‘n crafts, sewing, woodworking, what have you. These are just going to be areas set up so that they are ready to be used. Hopefully, it’ll be easier to jump in and start doing stuff – no more hunting around in dark storage closets for a set of markers or a hammer!

We’re talking about the feasibility of a computer resource area, too. If anyone has any idea how to do this or where we can get computers donated (too bad Free Geek is Portland only, eh?) PLEASE let us know.

Finally, we will begin implementing the Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) method of determining member progress. This method fits so well with our self-directed model here. It involves our members setting their own goals and keeping track of their own progress. This system was developed by one of our own Advisory Board members, Dr. Ed Hammer. We’ll post more info on this as it becomes available.

That’s about it for this post. Hopefully I’ll be posting at least 3 times a week.

Ta!