Conference Program - American Public Power Association

When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
ravaged the Gulf Coast in 2005,
more than 27,000 homes in St.
Bernard Parish were rendered
completely uninhabitable, leaving
the more than 65,000 people whose
families had made their homes there
for generations with virtually nothing.
By participating in the Public
Power Day of Giving, volunteers will
help families in St. Bernard Parish to
rebuild their houses, which will allow
them to move out of FEMA trailers
and back into their homes. By
working side-by-side with a family,
you will learn about their story of
survival and discover what they love
about their community while you
help to rebuild it.
Join with APPA in the Public
Power Day of Giving on June 20,
2008.
Who can volunteer?
Anyone! Conference attendees,
guests, expo participants… anyone
who is able is welcome to participate.
Volunteers under the age of
18 must be accompanied by a parent
or guardian.
What will we be doing?
The work will vary, but some of the
activities volunteers may be asked
to help with include:
■ repairing/replacing roofs
■ installing doors and windows
■ installing insulation
■ hanging sheetrock/drywall
■ spackling
■ putting down flooring
■ installing trim and cabinets
■ yardwork
■ painting
If you don’t have any construction
skills or experience, don’t
worry—the St. Bernard Project will
train you onsite!
When will it happen?
The Public Power Day of Giving is
Friday, June 20, before any other
Conference events begin. Volunteers
will meet in the hotel lobby at
7:30 a.m., and will work for about
8 hours. Lunch—and plenty of
drinking water—will be provided.
Where do volunteers need to go?
Volunteers will meet in the lobby of
the Conference hotel—the Hilton
New Orleans Riverside—and will go
to the St. Bernard Project’s office to
receive an orientation and work assignment.
Volunteers will then go,
in groups of 8–12 people, to their
work sites. At the end of the day,
volunteers will return to the hotel.
All transportation will be provided by
APPA.
How do I sign up?
To participate in the Public Power
Day of Giving, simply complete the
volunteer registration form. Volunteer
registrations must be received
by Friday, May 30. Space is limited,
so be sure to sign up today!
To learn more about the Public
Power Day of Giving, visit APPA’s
National Conference Web site at
www.APPAnet.org under “Events”
or contact LeAnne Nienhuis,
202/467-2973 or lnienhuis@
APPAnet.org.