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There’s a special touch to working with youth, t

There’s a special touch to working with youth, the perfect mentor is someone who possesses patience and calmness, the ability to work well in stressful situations but not be affected by it. Dave Hislop has just that ability to work easily with his students, treating them all with respect and kindness. Dave’s also an excellent finish carpenter who brings a wealth of skills and abilities as a mentor at OK. Thank you, Dave, for being you, a calm, easy-going guy who wants to build into young men and women. Speaking for the youth, I know that they greatly appreciate your work.

Hey OK People, we have had some changes to OK Auto

Hey OK People, we have had some changes to OK Auto in which we could use your help. For the season we will be operating out of a different shop. This is a last-minute decision and not to worry we still love the Szabo’s and they love OK. Owen Debour of Advantage Auto has graciously offered for us to use his shop for the season. Tomorrow, Friday the 17th from 1:30-4:30 we are going to be getting his shop ready. Cleaning, Organizing, etc. 576-D Elgin St, Brantford. If your available, please come lend a hand and let me know if you are.

I have talk to a few people recently that have men

I have talk to a few people recently that have mentioned they haven’t got tickets for the BBQ yet. You better get on it, less than 2 weeks until the BBQ. The BBQ is at 4pm Saturday September 25th. Tickets are $40 each. Etransfer to shawnstuart@organizedkaos.org.

Hey for those looking to be part of Organized Kaos

Hey for those looking to be part of Organized Kaos, we have 2 spots available in our afternoon Bricklaying Program. Check it out. https://organizedkaos.org/programs/ For those that are part of Auto keep watching your emails as there have been lots of changes 😊 photo credit @randy.c.moore1

We are more than a little excited, Program starts

We are more than a little excited, Program starts next week! The students and mentors are also very excited to get going. We have many students partnering back up with their mentors. For some students this marks 2 years since they started working exclusively with one specific mentor. I am so blessed to see the positive influence these relationships have had for apprenticeship in life and trade.

Hello BBQ attendees and those interested, followin

Hello BBQ attendees and those interested, following the newest governmental vaccine mandate we have some new protocols for the BBQ. Please understand this is not a personal or political stance but what we believe is best for Organized Kaos and those in attendance. Those attending will be required to provide the government mandated proof of Covid-19 vaccination. If not vaccinated or unable to provide proof we will require that you do a rapid test the day of the BBQ (Sept 25th) and provide verification of negative results. If you already have a ticket and these protocols do not work for you we will be happy to refund your money. Thank you for understanding.

Program registration opens today! Are you Ready? B

Program registration opens today! Are you Ready? But I have a secret I opened a program yesterday without announcing it and it is still available. All afternoon various programs will be opening. https://organizedkaos.org/programs/ This was a photo taken by @randy.c.moore1

We have a lot of Open programs and it is program r

We have a lot of Open programs and it is program registration time. Go on the website and see what is available, you will be excited to see what is there. These are our core programs and may fill up quickly. This is a very quick turn around because Programs start very soon. Stay tuned there will be even more openings. Link in Bio. https://organizedkaos.org/programs/

School starts soon, Exciting!? Not for everyone. Y

School starts soon, Exciting!? Not for everyone. You should check in with your loved ones going back to school grd1- college. Social Anxiety is already a major difficulty for many people. Returning to a building with potentially thousands of people can be very scary especially after so long of being away. Check in with them, ask them twice in different ways how they are felling about going back to school. When they start talking don’t try to solve it just listen.

Check your Junk Mail. For those that were part of

Check your Junk Mail. For those that were part of Program last please respond to the email. For those that don't know our students have the first right to sign up with their mentors. Continuing to work and learn together. If your connect to a student let them know :)

Hey Everyone, After tomorrow ticket prices go up f

Hey Everyone, After tomorrow ticket prices go up for the OK Vision BBQ. I know that several of you have had difficulties with Eventbrite so etransfer is the best method now. shawnstuart@organizedkaos.org the BBQ is September 25th starting at 4pm. The current price is $35/person. Let me know if you want to use a different payment method. For those that don’t know this is not a fundraiser.

We are looking for a techy person to help us out o

We are looking for a techy person to help us out once in awhile. For example we need to buy a computer but have no idea what to get. I can tell you what hammer or saw but not computer. Who wants to be a techy for OK. Message me.

Early bird prices for the BBQ end one week from to

Early bird prices for the BBQ end one week from today so make sure you get your tickets before prices go up! Dont forget we love to give hand made projects away. if you have trouble purchasing we have other ways. See you there. Link in Bio.

This week we want to acknowledge the work of a new

This week we want to acknowledge the work of a new mentor that just joined our team this past summer. Travis Dyk recently completed the prerequisite exams to begin working as a lawyer. In spite of his busy schedule, Travis joined us for the OK Construction program, and offered valuable knowledge when we were setting the concrete pillars for the deck. He jumped in, getting to know the students, and without him we wouldn’t have completed the deck project on time. We’re rooting for Travis in his new career, and look forward to having him join us in the fall for General Construction.

Guess how many pieces in the Bowl? As you know the

Guess how many pieces in the Bowl? As you know the OK Vision BBQ is coming up. If you haven't been to one then you might not know about all the beautiful projects that are given away at the party. Every year our Mentor Dave Driedger builds the main door prize and he never disappoints. My guess is

This week we want to highlight a new mentor to Org

This week we want to highlight a new mentor to Organized Kaos who has just begun to teach the basics of electrical, John Dreyer. With more than 30 years of experience as an electrician, John brings a wealth of knowledge to his role at OK, being able to teach anything from wiring to the basics of PLC programming. One of the things that I really appreciate about John is how outgoing he is. He has this ability to walk into a room, and chat with anyone there. This makes him an ideal mentor because his confidence puts his students at ease, allowing them to feel comfortable working with electrical components and open up about themselves.

The OK Vision BBQ is Back, Hopefully. Were taking

The OK Vision BBQ is Back, Hopefully. Were taking a chance in planning a larger event, take a chance with us and get yourself a ticket. Not much of a risk though as we would give your money back if the event is cancelled :P Early bird tickets now available. See you there. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/163578697287

When we look for mentors, we like to find people w

When we look for mentors, we like to find people who are humble, willing to jump in and collaborate with students and other mentors. Don Thompson is a great mentor because he's willing to learn new skills to teach his students. He's also a great listener, willing to incorporate ideas that his students have into the overall project, creating an end product that is a work of cooperation. Thank you, Don, for being exhibiting a level of humility that allows you to easily build trust with students and other mentors.

Last week We had a lot happening. You have seen so

Last week We had a lot happening. You have seen some already. We also built garden planters, workshop cabinets (not our shop), more cutting boards, and a ice trough. The mentors and students are definitely happy to be back.

I knew we had a couple stone carving programs this

I knew we had a couple stone carving programs this summer. I didn’t realize they were carving my face.

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