We will have four 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 October 25, March 21, April 18 and May 16. We may be working at Booth Street, Christian Shelter and/or private homes. Final site selection will be made 30 days prior to the date and be posted on this website.

For the first Skills Workshop, we will participate in "National Make a Difference Day" with Trinity ASP and other civic clubs. This will be on Saturday, October 25 from 8:30 till 4 pm. We will be calling you to schedule your shift.

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.

Adults please arrive at 8 AM
Youth arrive at 8:30 AM

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 2009 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.