The first SCWS Task List was put out in October 2008 as an attempt to give volunteers and donors an idea of the work which needed to be done to rehabilitate the buildings and grounds of SCWS. It was, of course, the hope that in so doing, volunteers would be motivated to – volunteer, and donors would be motivated to – donate.

A little over a year has passed since the first task list and the response from volunteers and donors exceeded all expectations, to the point where most tasks on the indoor and outdoor lists have been completed. Naturally, it was not possible to do everything that needed doing and some tasks such as exterior painting and rehabilitation of outdoor enclosures will be done next year. Just as naturally, new task will arise.

The task then, of this task list, is to thank all the volunteers and donors who gave generously of their time and money and in so doing enabled Second Chance to continue to keep a roof over the heads of animals needing a home, medical care, neutering/spaying and care and attention, i.e., sanctuary.

Listed below are some of the major accomplishments:

• new roof on the house
• wall boarding, painting and reroofing the portable
• repair/replacement of exterior woodwork on house
• installation of new flooring and lighting in house
• repair of driveway and improvement of parking areas
• repairs to porch roof and eaves troughs
• relocation of dumpster including steps and lighting
• provision of weather covers at house and sanctuary
• improvements to grounds drainage
• movement of all litter to dry storage
• new floor, wash basin, insulation in back room
• repair/servicing of grounds equipment
• cleanup of upper and lower garage areas and sea containers
• removal of disused outdoor fireplace
• cleaning and painting cages

In keeping with longstanding SCWS practice, in turn based on the wish of many volunteers and donors to remain anonymous, no names are given in this thank-you note.

This does not diminish in any way how much SCWS appreciates your contribution. Your contribution and participation is vital to the continuation of SCWS – we know it – and we want you to know it too.

Again, thank you all very, very much and as the Last Task for 2009, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.