The " Burnin' Down the House" Clean-up Party

On Saturday, January 3, 2004, almost 50 people from Convergys and The University of Florida's Mid-Florida Research & Education Center came to an event that I can only describe as reminiscent of an old time barn raising. We had called out to our co-workers to help clean the dishes, pots, pans, utensils, tools, bicycles and a myriad of other things that could be rescued. People were everywhere cleaning, washing, scrubbing, wrapping, packing, and organizing.  There was an excitement and happiness in the air that, I believe, was experienced by all...it was truly fun. It was an act of friendship and community, and a gift from so many to whom we owe so much thanks.

The photos were all taken by Zdenek Landa,

Our Thanks to: (in no special order) Barb Myers Chuck and Alice Mathias Marion White Steve and Leandra Eshom Steve and Terri Mellich Bruce and Tricia Martin E.J. Sterling Barry Knight Nancy Barnett Sandy Selesnik Lance and Pat Osborne Zdenek Landa, Helena Landova, Hana and Dana Bob Stamps and Loretta Satterthwaite George Hewlett Erin St.Onge Moh Kok-Yokomi Michele Scheiber Mary Brennan Jeanne Yuen Diane Mealo John and Kathy Tracey Doreen Niemann Terry Dirr Gail Corlin Tammy Justice Brian Nelson Gary Zito Darren Byrne Carol Friday Matt, Joan (and kids) Spears Karen Williams Keith and Pam Russell Harry, Mary and Liz Brumley Mike and Kathy Fooshee