Space is a relative thing

We have almost all of our walls in place!

 I was talking with someone about the size of the new facility when all we saw was the concrete slab. It looked not nearly as large as I thought it should. We discussed that, throughout the building process, there will be times that the space looks smaller then expected and then other times when it will appear much larger. 

The next time I commented on the size was when they were building the walls and the space looked enormous. A few weeks ago when the roof had begun to be installed it looked small again. Today, I went out to take some updated photos. I stood in what will become the gathering area that is now framed and thought to myself what a wonderful space for a group of students to meet and learn. I walked the halls of the new clinic area (virtual halls since the interior walls are not all up yet) and thought, “How are we ever going to fill all this space.” In the end, I am not worried about filling the space, as we all know you never have enough space because you can always find something to fill it with. 



In the Gathering and Kichenette areas - view of the Gertrude Sherman Building through the framing

 It seems with the snow on the ground and temps projected to fall into the single digits, that we may never see the completed project. But I’m assured that just in time for the spring melt we will have a wonderful new facility to call home. It really is taking shape and watching the progress and being a part of the growth is really something special. I’m happy to be able to share it with you.

M.G.

A New Year Begins

View from the west- you can just see the footings for the garage that will be built on this side of the building in the coming spring. It will serve as a utility storage area as well as a tool shop for various projects.

 As the January cold sets in we are making good progress on the building.  We are on schedule and things are beginning to look quite impressive.  As you can see by the latest pictures, the walls are being completed and the roof is almost fully installed.  Once we can “button up” the building we can start to work on the interior and then our future will really begin to take shape.  Everyone involved in the project has been working hard on making this dream a reality and I am grateful for it.  

View from the east- the Gertrude Sherman building (on right) will see some changes too when the buildings are joined together later this winter.

The capital campaign continues to be successful, and we are now starting work on a long-term relationship with UW-Waukesha and the UW System.  The program planning for the new facility has begun and the level of enthusiasm and excitement just continues to grow.  With the collaboration between UWW and WINC taking shape, the full impact of what we have been able to create using the new facility as our catalyst is very exciting. 



Capital Campaign Donor, John Peterson and Executive Director, Michael Guzniczak stand in the area which will become the new Board Meeting Room.

Thank you all for your well wishes and continuing support, we wouldn't be here if it weren't for you. M.G.