NCCC Atlantic Region Get to the Point Issue 9 Vol XVII

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Get to the Point Volume XVII Issue 9

Get to the Point: The NCCC NewsAn NCCC Atlantic Region Publication

Perry Point

May 2011 Volume XVII Issue 9

Contact us:Maryland



Get to the Point Volume XVII Issue 9 2

Inside Issue 9:

Notice

Raven 2 Update

I’m a member of the National Civilian

Community Corps, an AmeriCorps

program. N-triple-C members are 18 to

24 years old and spend 10 months get-

ting things done for America while

developing their own leadership skills.

We serve on teams to help communities

prepare for and respond to disasters,

build homes, and help the environment.

Strengthen communities

and develop leaders through

direct, team-based national

and community service

Stretches

L&M Trivia

3-4

AmeriGourment

TL Application

Featured on the Cover- Upper left clockwise: Raven 2’s Josh Foli and Alexander Akers raking up while Moose

1’s Rebekah Gougeon shows us the crops down in DC. Timothy Eldridge measures the holes at Habitat.

Members of Raven 7 put up the American Flag in historical fashion and Thunder-Moose Brittney Gala speaks to

persons while on disaster. Center: Buffalo 1 getting things done.

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4LAA Opportunity

5

Alumni Spotlight 6-7

Announcement

8

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11

Socializing 9

10

AmeriCount 10

Faces of

NCCC

Atlantic

Region

CAP & Media 11




Raven 2 Goes to CampRaven 2 just wrapped up Round one while living in the great city of D.C and working with Habitat for

Humanity. Raven 2 has traded in riding the metro in exchange for riding tractors and lawn mowers. They are

spending the first half of Round 2 working at Grove Point Girls Scout Camp in Earleville, M.D. Earleville is a

quiet town and we share the camp ground on the weekdays with no one besides a lot of bugs! Last Saturday we

kicked off the Round by helping girl scouts earn a nature badge. We spent the day taking the girls on nature

scavenger hunts, helping plant flowers and taught them about water sheds…what’s a water shed? Yea, that was

our first question too. Thus far at Grove Point we have been mowing lawns, painting, trimming hedges,

installing insulation and drywall in addition to of course moving branches from one place to another. In the

next few weeks we will also be helping fix up the cabins and we are excited to use the skills we learned on our

first project on this one!

Though there’s a lot of work to be done, there’s still a lot of time for some fun at the camp site. We’ve

been kayaking, playing basketball, hiking, having camp fires, “run dancing” and of course skipping rocks,

which is Rick’s favorite activity. And speaking of Rick he’s growing back the mullet and everyone is wearing

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Raven 2: Clockwise Starting Left- Muhammed Crawford, Michelle Faherty, Franklin Brimage, Alyson Keefer, TL Ambrosia Barnette, Josh




their seatbelts, so no worries there!

For the second half of our Round we will be spending two

weeks in Scranton PA setting up and helping with the Lackawanna

Heritage Bike tour. For the last week we will be heading back to goodold Perry Point to work for the City of Port Deposit. After completing

the first week of Round 2 we know its going to be a lot different then

Round one, but that’s the fun of AmeriCorps and were excited for the

up coming weeks!

STL SHOUT OUT:

Melissa is celebrating that Laura Mack has returned, crazy outburst and noiseshave ensued in their office...Staff have once again started to stop by making quiz-zical and uncertain faces. Laura doesn’t understand these comments she’s just

being….pauses...Miley?Bradley is missing, no one seems concerned so the other STLs aren’t...we will

just steal his...his….we are still working on this plan.

Shout out to all the teams (Moose 7 & Raven 7) that allowed me (Laura Mack) tostay with you...it was great pretending to be on your team, even if it was just fora night. As for you Moose 2...you need to work on that whole me findingyou...kinda ridiculous.

From the National Service Press Office:

Free Professional Development Webinar

As part of National AmeriCorps Week, NTL Institute, in

collaboration with AmeriCorps Alums is presenting a Free

Webinar for members and Alums entitled “Leadership

& Communication: How to Translate your

AmeriCorps National Service Experience into

Future Leadership Opportunities.”

Go online for a full description and to register:

http://www.americorpsalums.org/?NAW2011webinar

R AVEN 2 SHOUT OUT:

While Raven 2 isn’t the team you’d

expect to be enjoying the woods, we are

living the dream at Camp Grove Point.

We have already been kayaking andhiking and can’t wait to see what the

next couple of weeks have in store for

us. The one thing that is bringing us

down is that we are minus one team

member, We Miss You Sean!! Hope

you’re having fun on Phoenix 2!!

Stretching- Warm Up and Cool Down:

Stretching is important during your warm up, before you run, because it increases bloodflow to the muscles. But stretching during

your cool-down may be even more important. After physical training, stretching helps to

remove lactic acid from the muscle, which inturn reduces muscle soreness. Which pro-motes better flexibility. Stretching afterwardsalso will help you relax.

BUFFALO 3 SHOUT OUT:

Another haiku for you:

Epic rain and mud

Search and rescue team builder

Elm trees in hundreds!

R AVEN 4

SHOUT OUT: Tbird

and Low-down:

Your team misses

you!!! Try not to

pussel while you’re

away.

HONORARY STL SHOUT OUT FELICIA (B6):

To B15 I’m having a great time working with y’all– Love Felicia To B6– I freaking miss y’all so much, Love always Fee

BUFFLO 6 BEST TEAM EVER! To My Knee– You better get better soon or I’m going to kill you! Love Fee

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Brain Food: L&M TriviaBrought to you by: Laura Mack Community Relations STL & Melissa Jabat Programming Office STL

R AVEN 6 SHOUT OUT:

Worms are for

babies!

Can you find all of the spokes? A digit on ahub denotes the number of spokes that meetthere. Spokes never cross and in the endeverything will be connected.

What is NCCC-Activity:First team to get back to CRSTL Laura Mack will

win a prize...trust us you want this prize!

What states are covered by each region? • Atlantic Region•Southwest Region•Pacific Region•North Central Region

MOOSE 1 SHOUT

OUT: Shout out to MJ

on Thunder 1- We

miss you and are so

excited for you to have

this opportunity to help

the people of

Alabama!!

Melissa, Brandon, &

Amanda on M2- I miss

you guys! I’m so upset

you don’t have phone

service!!!!! Facebook

me.. haha Love

Stephanie

Thank you to all the teams who have been doing

incredible work while outon disaster!

MOOSE 3 SHOUT OUT: Hey Bro, miss you twinzie!!! Danni…Get yummy! *Haley and

Ja’Lissa

To FS1: We miss you! You are an extension of ourselves! *Kat and Kate

Woot woot shoutout to moose 6! *Moose 5Karla: Hola! a las

niñas te amo y te extraño ‐ Roxann & Megan Green Team: "Once upon a time I was

falling in love, now I'm only falling apart. There's nothing I can do. A total eclipse of the

heart."

MOOSE 6

SHOUT OUT:

THUNDER-

MOOSE!!!!




Chelsea Rae with her team Wolf 4 Class XV

Alumni Spotlight: Chelsea Rae Rendleman

WUSTL Rendleman with TL Gehl last year

Chelsea Rae Rendleman, served as a Corps Member in Class XV

and a Support Team Leader in Class XVI at the Atlantic Region.

Recently, Chelsea Rae visited the campus and we were able to

catch up with her to find out her impressions on her service

year and what she is doing currently. Rendleman served as a

Corps Member on Wolf 4 in Class XV and Wolf Support Team

Leader.

How did you find out about AmeriCorps NCCC?

I grew up in a service driven family where I was taught the importance of contributing to my community

through participation and action. As a young girl the thought of joining the PeaceCorps intrigued me. It

wasn’t until I was going through college that the idea became more serious. My family thought I would

never make it, what with being so far away from home for the first time in my life! I attended K-College in

my hometown of Conway, Arkansas. A good friend of mine suggested looking into NCCC; his brother was a

Corps Member in Sacramento, CA at the time and later served as a Team Leader as well. I did my research

and read anything and everything I could find. I became instantly hooked! I developed a plan– NCCC

would be a great chance to serve away from home but not too far-if I thrived, the PeaceCorps would be my

next move. I became a Corps Member in February 2009 and my jour-

ney with NCCC has only extended ever since.

What was the best part of your year?

As a Corps Member with Wolf 4– my team, no doubt! We has our good

and bad moments but overall we accomplished the impossible and

found life long friends in the process. I’m looking forward to our first, official reunion in July.

As the Wolf STL– Graduation! I was a wreck emotionally because I couldn’t have been more proud of

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Chelsea Rae as a Corps Member

BUFFALO 4 SHOUT OUT:

Stay clear of Buffalo Four as they trail blaze, we’ve already left a

snake and a turtle dead in our wake. But we’re always sure to make

it back for dinner so Betsy (our wonderful cook) doesn’t get wor-

ried.

Also check out this sweet video we found:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Shout-outs to Slamma and Jamma on composite, show ‘em how B4

does it! Fight on Towson Tigers!

Goose: You bring the noodles, I’ll bring the canoe.

everyone. There were many great moments throughout the entire year, however, they all seemed to come

together as everyone graced the stage. Another best part of my second year was our STL family. We were

incredible and it would be an injustice if I didn’t mention them. They mean the world to me!

What are you doing now?

I am continuing my career with NCCC . In the fall of my second year as the

Wolf Unit STL, I accepted a staff position as the Program Office Administra-

tive Assistant at the NCCC Campus in Sacramento, CA. My new job started

January 3rd. I’m still in the “getting my feet wet” stage-though I feel more

comfortable in my position and “Cali” location everyday.

Comments for Class XVII…

It is never too early to start Life After AmeriCorps (LAA) plans or research. It is terribly easy to become

sucked up in “Days of our AmeriLives,” but I promise the end will sneak up on you faster than you ever

expected. Get prepared!

One take away from Chelsea Rae’s words of wisdom is that we are into second round and these 10 months

fly by and that the service does not have to end in November— you can apply to be a Team Leader.

Team Leader applications close on August 1, 2011. Those who apply and are accepted will start as

Team Leaders in January 2012. The time will go quickly. It will be August 1st before you know it. Think

about it. Talk it over and apply before August 1st.

Want to be a Team Leader?

This Could Be You! Applications close August 1st, 2011

Those selected will start January 2012




R AVEN 7 SHOUT OUT: Jupiter, Colonel, Earl, Sofa, Plum

Gilly, C-Baby, Nicki Badkins, Two Sandwich Rob and Kittay all

miss Zatch Detch (hope you are being somewhat safe while

lighting things on fire) and can’t wait for Dumkin to return to the

team this week! Congrats Dom on knowing what you are doing

after this whole shindig…you are the only one on the team that

does!

Laura Mack…when you inevitably visit our team again, we

promise there will be better pillow talk.

The Buffalo Bisons, the greatest team in Triple-A baseball,

lost 8-0 on Sunday…and we were there to see it!

Shout out to Raven 264…from Nicole Sunshine and the Raven

264 TL.

R AVEN 3 SHOUT OUT:

Shout out to Ben Pritchard. Youare missed greatly by Raven 3.Your Cinco de Mayo chicken dishwas delicious; we wish you werehere to enjoy it with us.

MOOSE 4 SHOUT OUT:

Sends love to our macho

moose Danni Holiday!!! And

to our moose Courtney

Johnson who is on disaster

helping the state of

Alabama! We are very proud

and can’t wait to see you!

Meow!

Brought to you by: The Unit Department

Team Leader Application Instructions

1) Complete a generic online application on your MyAmeriCorps account.

Everyone can create and store up to two applications on their account and editscan be made to either.

2) Answer the following pair of questions offline (typed responses only; be-

tween 500 and 1000 words).

-Describe your leadership, supervision, and teaching experiences; the

challenges you experienced and what you learned from these experiences.

-Explain how your participation as a team leader will strengthen AmeriCorps

NCCC, what you hope to gain from this experience, and how the team leader

experience will further your personal and professional goals.

3) Give your responses to your Team Leader along with an indication of which

online application you would like to use (#1 or #2).

4) You must also have a reference from your Team Leader.

Assistant Program Director Glen Stubbolo will be leaving the NCCC Atlantic Region to

return to Delaware State Parks. It is not always how long you know a person but rather

the impact they make. In the short time Glen has been with NCCC he has inspired many and

added some amazing projects. Thank you Glen. You will be missed.

Please look for a farewell message from Glen in the next issue of Get to the Point .

Brought to you by: The Atlantic Region Staff

Staff Announcement: Farewell Glen Stubbolo

Glen

Good luck at




10 Social Media Rules to Socialize By:

Here below are ten rules to follow if you are using social media related to

AmeriCorps NCCC . AmeriCorps NCCC is a program of a federal agency which is an

entity. You must remember at all times while using social media that represents NCCC

that you are representing the program and not yourself.

Therefore:1. Do not follow or like and/or make status updates & posts about political parties,

political commentators, political candidates, state & local officials, celebrities, athletes, sports teams,

musicians or public figures

2. Do not follow/like any brands, any products to include books/movies, etc, companies or en-

tities other than project sponsors and recruitment partners

3. Do not post or upload pictures/videos with any brands or products visible

4. Do not post pictures/video with Members not in uniform- no casual photos, no casual videos

5. Do not post pictures/videos of Members not in full proper uniform at all times - no back-

ward hats, shirts not tucked in, etc.

6. Do not disregard the privacy and personal information of your Team Members

9. Do not make posts/status updates related personal/individual opinions about anything

non service related

8. Do not post videos or pictures of any behaviors or activities not permitted while in service

9. Do not make posts/status updates related to any religious or spiritual subjects/issues

10. Do not post gripes or negative content about the program, projects, the team, the staff or

Members

Brought to you by: Sam McKenzie Community Relations Specialist

Socializing NCCC Style

THUNDER 1 (DIASTER )SHOUT OUT:

Field TLs: Rod has stolen your Corps Members and is not giving

them back...get used to it.

FYI: All Raven members of Thunder One will henceforth be

“Thunder Birds.” All Buffalo members will be called the“Thundering Herd.” And all Moose members will be known as

“Northern Thunder.”

In there first three days on disaster, Thunder One staffed the Tus-

caloosa Area Volunteer Reception Center, trekked into the tornado

area to do damage assessments, and settled into life at the Mound-

ville Archaeological Park.

MOOSE 2 SHOUT OUT: To Brooke: We love you like Snape loves

Lilly Potter. And we miss you like the deserts miss the rain.

To the rest of Phoenix 2: Get some! And be good to Brooke or

we’ll fight you.To Buffalo 7: I’m talking ‘bout you and me, and Winona Ryder,

simultaneous!

To Moose 6: Do work in Bama!

To Moose 3: We’re sorry to report that Evan actually tested

positive for anabolic steroids. As a result, your Frisbee victory has

been ruled completely illegitimate. Cheaters never win Evan.




190Days Until

Graduation

51Days Until

Summer Break

47Days Until

Transition

5Days Until

AmeriCorps Week

AmeriGourmet: The Cooking Corner This week we are in the AmeriKitchen with Badger 4 from Class 16

Brownie Avocado Soft Serve Ice Creamgluten-free, vegan, mostly raw, sugar-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

•2 avocados (about 1 cup)

•1/4 cup coconut milk

•1 tbsp sunflower lecithin (this really helps with texture

could use guar gum or xanthan gum about 1/2 tsp or so)

•splash of vanilla extract

•1/2 – 3/4 tsp stevia powder

•25 leaves of fresh mint

•1 tsp spirulina•1/4 tsp peppermint extract

•2-3 Brownie Pieces

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend till nice and smooth.

Brought to you by: Old Man Time

AmeriCount Down




CAP- When you are planning at CAP Event (which you need a minimum of 3) please communicate your

plans to your Team Leader and to your Coordinator. Teams should coordinate their dates & times before

reaching out to a recruitment partner!- Job Corps, Youth Build, Youth ChalleNGe Academy, Foster Care &

Covenant House

Reminder to lessen the amount of special events we are going to!

Also Here is the 800 number you can use to refer people to who need extra assistance– 800-942-2677

Media– Reminder the YouTube video question of the round is: What do you like to do on your freetime? *all have to be in uniform*

All teams have been approved with their Project Press Releases, start sending them to news sources in yourarea.

•Please follow up on releases to ensure they were received

•Search online to see if the releases were published. Whenever coverage is received a media cover-age form should be completed within 48 hours which is found on the portal.

Important Notices:

No Leave will be approved for June 29th,Mid Year Training or July 12th, All Corps Day and because third round deployment is on the

13th.

It is Disaster Call Up season. Please be awareof this before making travel arrangements for

breaks. Transferable or refundable travel ticketsare recommended.

BUFFALO 5 SHOUT OUT: Anybody care to know

where the IHOP isn’t ? Buffalo 5 can tell

you. We can also tell you where the IHOP

is, but that’s not nearly as interesting.

Isaac and Will, we miss you but we know

you’re making us proud!!! Keep up the

good work.

Brought to you by: the Community Relations Office

CAP & Media Reminders

BUFFALO 6 SHOUT OUT: B6 is in beast-mode,

gimme those trees we’ll plant those, wemake invasive crayfish, into a gourmetdish, now go on get eeeeyaaa! AMERICORPS

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