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Region III Annual Meeting

November 22-23, 2013

Memorial Road Mennonite Brethren Church

4201 East Memorial Road

Region III Project Update

South Dakota - Clean up work began on April 19 in Sioux Falls, SD, after a severe ice storm damaged trees.  

Fort Collins, CO – High Park Fire

Debris removal and repairs continue

Ruidoso, NM – Little Bear Fire

This project has entered the rebuilding phase. MDS is anticipating working on siding, porches, decks, stairs and handicapped ramps.

Busby and Ashland, MT – 2012 Wildfires

Building pasture and corral fences to replace those destroyed in the fire. We encourage Units to organize a work week to help rebuild the many miles of fencing that was destroyed by fire.

A Youth Work Camp is being planned July 18 - August 16 on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. 

Grandfield, OK

The Oklahoma Unit will continue repairs in the Grandfield area and is planning new a build response in a community near Oklahoma City.

Tornado Response in AR

On January 30, 2013, a tornado touched down near Berryville, AR. Many volunteers cleaned up and rebuilt several farm sites and walked the fields to clear debris.

MDS Binational Projects in Region III

Bastrop, TX – New construction continuing through spring of 2013.

Joplin, MO – New construction continuing through spring of 2013.

Minot, ND – Remodeling and new builds with a lot of electrical work through spring of 2013.

Region III Units are in the midst of planning and conducting their Annual Meetings.

Region III has acquired a new tool trailer, which when stocking is complete, will be available for use throughout the region.

Jeff Koller has been added to the Binational staff to cover the Disaster Response Coordinator activities for Region III and IV. Jeff will also be available to assist with the training seminars.

The goal for Region III for 2013 is to concentrate on updating the Church Contact Person list. We encourage all churches and units to have a Contact Person and to make sure their current information is registered with the Binational Office.