Just an update - we are still processing toys and packing them for inventory. We have tried to assess where we are, and currently need all who have toys in work to report in with the status of their individual toys. We are looking for status updates on several items, such as Locomotives, Cradles, Jewelry Boxes, and Cup and Ball Games, just to name a few. If you need any parts to complete your toys, please let us know. So please send me any updates on these and any toys you may still be working on. Thanks in advance.
Paul Douglas just finished putting wheels on 301 toys; about 175 toys are currently being hand-sanded before we will apply the final finish and add wheels. Ken and Bob are working on all the various parts of the basketball games. Rick is working tractors and rockers.
As far as plans for August, it still remains to be seen. August is typically a non-meeting month, and as the Rally is about to begin, we have not scheduled anything formally. The Club for Boys for workshops is still on hold, as well as our attendance at community events. We have been cleared to meet at the School south of the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church whenever we are ready. We will see what changes or doesn't change after the Rally is over. Please send me feedback concerning your individual situations about availability for events such as the woodworking show and group picnics.
We will be sending out letters to Toy Recipients in September to see what has changed in the number of Christmas Toy requests. We currently have about 1100 toys in inventory + 400 toys from last year. We have about 550 toys in-work that do not use wheels. These numbers will change quickly in the next few weeks, as many toys are getting closer to completion.
