In February 2009 I had the privilege to attend the Golf Industry Show in New Orleans. This show brings the club managers, owners, and the superintendent associations together for industry updates and educational opportunities. Obviously there are still areas in and around New Orleans that are still devastated from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. I decided to volunteer two days of my time at the Show and work with the St. Bernard Project. This is a group who have been recognized nationally for their efforts in rebuilding homes in the St. Bernard Parish area of the lower ninth ward which was totally devastated by the flooding. Pictured above are three of the individuals that I worked on the house with who were associated with the Americorps group. For more information on the Americorp program you can go to www.americorp.gov. This is a federal volunteer program for young adults between the ages of 18-24.
Flooding in this lower ninth ward area came up to the gutter line of this house pictured in the background. In the foreground is a FEMA trailer given to the homeowner by the federal government. Only about 30% of the homes in this area have been rebuilt as some decided to take the buyout and move on. Others such as this homeowner decided to live in one these trailers until their homes could be rebuilt by volunteers.
These homes had to be totally gutted and rebuilt with volunteers. The two days I worked we drywalled, taped, and painted. To the left of me is a storage box for building materials. Really a great experience and time well spent. The St. Bernard Project has been recognized for their efforts in this rebuilding effort and you can find out more at www.stbernardproject.org
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