Aug 6thPerry County Scrap Tire Collection

We shall bring one of our trucks to remove this large tire at 8:00.

After removing this tire we will continue helping residents collect other tires in different areas of the county.

Come help out!!  Call or email us so we can make our travel arrangements.

314-441-9955

booch@givingtheassist.org

Jul 29thThe Meramec Party Was FUN!!

Congratulations to this years winners of the 2013 Stream Team Awards and thank you Northern Ozark Rivers Partnership / Meramec State Park for such a great event!  

Jul 15thRed Cross Training

If you would like a refresher/training in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED please let me know and we can attend the classroom portion together. The online portion takes an estimated 2 hours and must be completed 2 days prior to the classroom instruction. Full price is 110.00 but online promotion codes for discounts are available.

The course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age – adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.

The class will be held:
Saturday 08/03/2013
08:30 AM – 03:30 PM

Barnes West County Hospital, Bldg 1, Door B, Rm G6, Saint Louis, MO
1040 N Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141

Jul 10th2013 Meramec Watershed Celebration/State Wide Stream Team Awards

When: Saturday, Jul 27, 2013
Where: Meramec State Park (map)

Description: This is the Picnic of All Picnics and it is ALL FREE. Meet Stream Teamers from across the State. Hosted by the Northern Ozark Rivers Partnership (NORP). This event starts at 10:00am and runs all day long and you will receive the Annual Watershed Picnic T-Shirt. What to do: Raffles, Kids Programs, Raffles, Naturalist Program, Raffles, Canoe Races for all ages, Raffles, Tube floats All Day, Raffles, FOOD and DRINKS, Raffles, Fun and Games, Raffles, Live Macro-Invertebrate Display, Raffles, Fun, Play in the Meramec River, Raffles, and best of all is the State Wide Stream Team and Water Quality Awards.

Missouri Stream Teams, Northern Ozark Rivers Partnership and The Open Space Council are sponsoring the 17th Annual Meramec Watershed Celebration. All Missouri Stream Teams are cordially invited to participate in this family-oriented event. Enjoy recreational and educational activities on the beautiful Meramec River, meet other Stream Teams, talk with fisheries biologists, share photos of your Stream Team projects, and learn more about Stream Team Associations.

It will be a great time to meet other like minded people and have fun!

THANKS!

Jul 3rdIndependence Day Parade in Wentzville, MO

This Independence Day we will be participating in the Wentzville Parade with two of our trucks.

Honoring Hometown Heroes is this years theme and we will also hand out some flyers to ask for help. If you would like to join in on the fun visit this link for more info:

Wentzville Parade

Jul 1stPlease Help If Possible

Jun 24thLots accomplished at the Upper Big Piney River Cleanup

Was fun and helpful! Another great event!

Jun 18thAnnual Upper Big Piney River Cleanup

On Saturday, June 22 2013 lots of Stream Teamers will be meeting up as well as some from other groups.  We are meeting for registration 8am at the Boiling Springs Access.  Some canoes will be available to reserve so just ask and I will check with the Team running this event but there should not be any problems!  Some are even thinking of cleaning with the light of the full moon as well!  WHAT FUN!

If you are interested in camping Saturday night you will be among many I am sure which will be a great time.

Driving down together will make things easy.

CHECK OUT SOME PICS FROM THIS SITE OF THE AREA!

Give an email or call….THANKS!

booch@givingtheassist.org 314-441-9955

Jun 15thSupport Requested

We are currently looking forward to helping those in need as we did for Hurricane Sandy but now we have a large truck which will assist greatly. We are hoping to get donations of the following:

Water Bottles
Food
Clothes
Wet-Wipes
Diapers
Flashlights
Personal hygiene items

Financial support for fuel/fuel containers, batteries, shovels, and many other items would be great as well.

If you would like to volunteer for some hands on support or make a donation feel free to call or email for more information.

Thanks for your help!
314-441-9955
booch@givingtheassist.org