Add your swimsuit...

Here is an updated packing list. I know it has only been a day since our last team meeting but we want to make sure you bring your swimsuit. You just might have the chance to use it!!!

6 DAYS WORTH OF WORK CLOTHES INCLUDING

• Shorts must be fingertip length, preferably to the knee
• Shirts and T-shirts must have sleeves and not be tight
• Work shoes (tennis shoes or boots as long as they’re closed-toe)
• Socks and undergarments
• Trash bag for your dirty clothes (helpful when repacking)

TOILETRIES

• Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush/comb, deodorant,etc.
• We will have towels and washcloths in the hotel

REGULAR CLOTHES FOR EVENINGS INCLUDING

• Jeans/shorts-once again fingertip length
• T-shirts/Sweatshirt or jacket
• Regular tennis shoes and/or sandals
• Something clean for church Saturday evening and Sunday morning
• Swimsuit

EVERYTHING ELSE

• Bible, journal and pen
• Prescription Medicines-Must be in original containers
• Sun screen-we will be working outside on some days
• Camera (optional)
• Hat/sunglasses (optional)
• Snacks for the hotel room (optional)
• iPods (optional, but must be left in hotel rooms, some students like having them to fall asleep to, but they are not to be brought to the work sites, bring at own risk)
• Cell phones (optional, but must be left in hotel rooms, there will be no reason to have them with you as parents will have emergency numbers for a contact and the urge to check your texts or voicemails will be a distraction)
• Spending Money
• ALL meals, transportation and lodging is covered
• We will have a team activity the cost of which is covered, but you may want some money for extra snacks/souvenirs.

WHAT NOT TO BRING

• Do NOT bring tank-tops, cut-off t-shirts, short shorts, offensive or crude shirts… You get the point. Dress with respect and modesty.

PACKING PARTY: July 15th @ 6:30 PM

Next Team Meeting

Don't forget our team meeting tomorrow, June 29th. We will meet in the Great Room from 2:30 - 4:30 PM.

Bring with you:
- pen or pencil
- journal
- Bible
- Chicag08 folder

See you then!

Chicag08 Expectations

It looks like Johnny and I (skoutz) are slacking on keeping this blog updated. Have no fear school is out and I have a little more time on my hands.

You all know how much I love lists! We have spent a lot of time as a team discussing the two lists we made as a team. Let's review them real quick.

1. List of expectations - This list described the things we expect each of us on the team to do in order to be effective. These are the things that will help us be a solid team and accomplish more during our time in Chicago.
   
2. List of goals - This list described the things we want to have accomplished by the end of our trip. At the end of the trip we want to be able to look at the list and say, "We did all of that!"

As a team we've discussed that the only way we can meet List #2 is to work hard at living out List #1. Take another look at our list of expectations. I copied it straight from the list we all signed.

List of Expectations

• Be on time
• RESPECT
• Do it for God not for ourselves – it’s not about me
• Listen to others
• Support others
• Encourage
• Patience
• Communication
• Good attitudes
• Teamwork
• Take care of yourself
• Remember whom you represent
• Names – know them, use them, no put downs

I absolutely love our list! We did a great job acting like a team to put this together. Now it is time for some reader participation! Leave a comment with your thoughts to the following questions or to the trip in general. I'll get things started.

What on this list comes natural to you?
What can you do to help others who struggle with that item?
Which of these are more work for you?
What have you been doing to take your next step in those area(s)?

Work Day Pics

Here are a few of my favorite pictures from our work day. Enjoy!