We will have three Safety/Skill Workshops scheduled this year with the dates all on Saturdays from 8:30 - 12:30. We may schedule a second shift on some days from noon till 4 pm. The dates are March 29, April 19 and May 17. We will be working at Booth Street, Christian Shelter and private homes.

The Booth Street address is 911 Booth Street. Take 50 West out of Salisbury. Just past the NG Armory, turn right onto Booth Street. The Wicomico County Housing Project is 2 blocks on the left. Park in front of the Booth Street Housing Office. Meet in the meeting room at the Booth Street Housing Office.

The Christian Shelter address is 334 Barclay Street in Salisbury near the old train station. Take Business Route 13 North. Right on East Isabella St., Left on East Railroad Avenue, Right on Baker Street and right onto Barclay Street. The phone number is 410-749-5673.

Private homes will be scheduled on an as needed basis. Our final session on May 17, will be a private home that needs a wheel chair ramp west side. Work wil be scheduled in two shifts. Everyone will meet at the home. First shift will meet at 8-8:30am and the second shift will meet at 12-12:30PM. Directions to the home of Tom and Nancy Sterling at 314 Brewington Drive in in Salisbury are:

From the intersection of Main Street and Rte 13 in Salisbury, proceed north toward the Centre.

Proceed approximately one mile and prior to the "overhead " bridge turn left on Bridgeview Street.

In 0.1 mile Bridgeview Street becomes Westchester Street

In 0.2 mile Westchester Street becomes Talbot Street

In 0.1 mile turn right onto Emerson Avenue

In 0.3 mile turn left onto Brewington Drive

Go 0.1 mile to 314 Brewington Drive The phone number is 410-219-3456

Adults please arrive at 8 AM
Youth arrive at 8:30 AM
Second shift arrive at 12:30 PM

Dave Downes cell phone if someone needs to call during the work day is; 410-430-9985

Goals of the Skills/Safety Sessions are:

1. Review safety procedures relating to the types of construction that ASP expects to encounter in Appalachia.
2. Discuss and review clothing, tools and other job site issues.
3. Learn and practice construction techniques.
4. Work for Booth Street, Christian Shelter and private homeowners in need to support their current missions.
5. Create opportunities for developing team work and getting to know each member of the 2008 Asbury ASP work team.

Each ASP work team member must attend at least two of the above shifts in order to be eligible to go on the trip. Make ups will not be scheduled.

What To Bring:

Jeans, work shoes, gloves, appropriate shirts and a head covering. No bare mid-rifts. You may elect to bring a hammer, nail pocket and glasses/goggles or other eye protection. We will have a few of these on site as needed.