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West Virginia Disaster Teams Delta8 & River6
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River 7: Appalachian Coal Country team
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Team highlights from the field and pictures
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Breaking the AmeriBubble: national and worldwide news
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AmeriBudget Meal Word Find
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ISP – Letter from the city of Tallulah
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Notes from the STLS
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Spotlight: Ashley Denn Class 18A Team Leader
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Capitol Resolution Wendy Spencer as CEO
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Left - Patrick Hess (in hard hat) disposes of insulation from a flooded home on Mud Fork Road in Logan County, WV
Right - Andrew Schulkey (standing) and Tyler Humphrey remove a fence that was knocked down by flood waters along Mud Fork Road in Logan County, West Virginia.
AmeriCorps NCCC Members Muck and Gut in West Virginia LOGAN, WV – AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) members are doing the dirty work in Logan County. Twenty-two young people from around the country are helping West Virginians recover from a devastating flash flood on March 15. The inundation engulfed nearly 800 homes in the area, many along a sevenmile swath of residences and small businesses on the banks of Mud Fork, a narrow creek that meanders through Logan County on its way to the Guyandotte River, which itself spawned flooding in the city of Logan. The deluge from the Mud Fork took mere minutes to rise with enough force to carry away automobiles and tons of material. Locals said that it was the hardest-hit area in the county, and it was the first time the creek had risen to flood stage. After the creek receded, widespread damage to hundreds of homes and several businesses was heartbreakingly revealed. And there was the mud. “The young people are gutting and mucking,” said FEMA’s Voluntary Agency Liaison Carol Gordon. This involves shoveling mud, tearing out ruined drywall, ripping up sodden carpets, dragging out soaked furniture and piling
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up mounds of debris. They also remove mold when they find it, after donning the appropriate protective masks. Two NCCC teams – Delta 8 and River 6 – comprise 12 and 10 members respectively and are each directed by a “team leader.” The ages of the gutters and muckers range from 18 to 24. This is their first disaster-related assignment. NCCC members sign up for 10 months and receive a small bi-weekly stipend and the Segal Education Award upon successful completion of the program. Delta 8 and River 6 live in the Word of Life Church in Logan, where they eat their lunches and dinners and sleep in bunk beds. This deployment will end on April 27. They have been trained in such disciplines as conservation, urban and rural development, infrastructure improvement and disaster recovery. The last is being applied in Logan. Hannah Guilford of Delta 8 went to Kalamazoo College in her home state of Michigan. “I really enjoy the opportunity to put the skills and knowledge I got from my training to use,” she said. Micaela Busak, from Olympia, Washington, relishes helping the disaster survivors and the stories they
have to tell. Andrew Schulkey comes from Redmond, Oregon, and wanted to pitch in after Hurricane Katrina but was “too young.” He’s happy to get the chance now, he said. Other members are from Texas, Maryland, Colorado and Virginia. “Residents are very grateful with the work the teams are doing,” said Bill Dillon, who is overseeing the project for the Corporation for National and Community Service. “This group is well trained and organized. It is one of the best crews I have worked with.” About 1,600 AmeriCorps young men and women will be sent out on assignments under the rubric of FEMA Corps later this year. This group will be “FEMA-devoted” and will be working in response and recovery along with deployed reservists. FEMA Corps members will be working in Disaster Recovery Centers and alongside Community Relations teams, among other tasks. The new program begins in August and will be fully developed over the following year and a half. This article was originally written by FEMA for FEMA’s internal communication and later edited by the AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region. A FEMA representative interviewed Delta 8 and River 6.
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River 7 Appalachian Coal Country Team
Joe McGrath River 7 led by the fearless Sam Gruber is roaming around Appalachia in the coal fields of Eastern Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia. We planted trees in Pikeville, KY and built outdoor classrooms in Beckley, WV but helping to construct a community garden in Williamson, WV was an amazing experience. Williamson is tucked deep in the heart of Appalachian coalfields and faces some serious challenges within their community concerning unemployment, drug addiction, access to health care, environmental degradation, and vacant and abandoned homes. Our sponsor, the Williamson Redevelopment Authority (WRA), and their allies are taking incredible steps to confront these challenges on every front – from creating a nonprofit health center that will offer payment plans on a sliding scale to helping local people get training and jobs for local
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opportunities in the solar industry. The Community Garden, which River 7 helped local volunteers and the WRA to finish, will provide citizens of Williamson an area safe to grow their own food and a network of volunteers to educate on how to not only raise, but also prepare healthier foods. Participants will also be able to sell their produce at the Farmer's Market to provide a little supplemental income. River 7 completed a number of tasks including building 24 planters boxes that were 8 foot by 3 and a half and also filled them with dirt and potting soil. We also removed grass from the area, laid mulch around the area, organized woodpiles, dug drainage trenches, and built guards for compost piles. Williamson is geographically isolated along with many other towns in the region which has been a major factor in everything from
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Kimmy Mauldin from Delta 7 would like to shout out to the girls of River 8. To add to that, she'd like to tell on all the girls from both Delta 7 and River 8 for being able to coexist for the first 3 weeks of SPIKE, since all of us shared the same room!
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Delta 8’s house in Tuscaloosa was right in the path of the tornado and our windows were boarded up. Only a few houses on our street were left standing.
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Guess which team? Sponsor donated over 200 VHS tapes
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Delta 8’s new housing in Logan, West Virginia is an abandoned school on top of a huge hill that overlooks the city. Everyone in town keeps calling it the penthouse.
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There is a ton of donated clothes in Delta 8’s kitchen area, so we keep calling it the thrift store.
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Bryan and Adam (from Delta 4) got quoted in the Hattiesburg American.
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Guess which team? “There is only one left handed person on our team.”
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Tammy Orth would like to tell on Wendy Thomas, the Delta 7 assistant team leader. “She
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Team Highlights seems to go the extra mile to help everyone out and make sure that things get done. She assists others with cleaning up and chores even when she's not required to do so, for example. She's also very encouraging and supportive of the entire team. Her good attitude and positivity is refreshing; I don't believe I've ever heard her complain. She's most definitely an asset to the team!” – Way to go, Wendy!
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Guess which team? – “Upon arrival and during a tour of where we'll be working/staying (at Camp Spearhead in South Carolina), our site sponsor mentioned how there is a bear in the area and how it has been on the campground. Since then, many of us get fairly paranoid while walking around the camp, particularly at night or walking through the woods.”
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Delta 10 completed a new trail in Bryan Park in Downsville, Louisiana; which will be named after our team!!
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Delta 10 completed a Japanese plank walk after two weeks of hard work!
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Daniel Olds got to pet three animals at the Monroe zoo in Louisiana during our ISP!
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We watched the movie "300" in the sausage factory because "We are Delten!"
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Shout out to Delta!
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We want to tell on Alli Peuler for putting so much hard work into our Global Youth Service Day event!!!
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Shout out to Charlie Dean
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Guess which team? We had a
Cat fish fry at the Mayor’s house and had the chance to cut and eat “Rocky Mountie Oysters”
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Breaking the AmeriBubble News from around the world
South Sudan’s Leader Says Sudan has Declared War
Soccer Ball from Japan washed up on Alaska shore
Lamborghini unveils “daily-use” SUV
CNN.com - “The president of South Sudan says attacks by rival Sudan amount to a declaration of war on his country. On Monday, Sudanese warplanes bombed a market and an oil field in South Sudan, killing at least two people after Sudanese ground forces reportedly crossed into South Sudan with tanks and artillery. Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has vowed to press ahead with his military campaign until all southern troops or affiliated forces are chased out of the north.”
Hong Kong (CNN) -- A soccer ball recently found washed up on a remote Alaskan beach apparently belongs to a teenager from a city devastated by the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan more than a year ago. And it may soon be returned to its owner more than 3,000 miles away on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.
CNN.com - “Lamborghini could have made a four door sedan instead of an SUV, but that wouldn't have been cool enough, said the Italian automaker's chief executive. "Today, we are not building cars which are meant to driven on a daily basis from 'point a' to 'point b,'" Winkelmann said, "and this car is exactly that." Currently, Lamborghini sells only about 2,000 cars but is prepared to produce as many of the 3,000 of the Urus SUVs alone.”
Northeast Snowstorm CNN.com - “A large snowstorm came barreling through the Northeast on Monday, threatening to drop 16 inches in some areas and frustrate commuters. By Monday morning, Newfield, New York, was reporting 10 inches of snow, while Ridgebury, Pennsylvania, had 8 inches. More accumulation was expected, especially in higher elevations.” “The weight of heavy, wet snow, plus the additional force from high winds acting on trees with leaves will likely lead to downed trees and powerlines, leading to power outages, possibly for several days from western New York to northern West Virginia! “ –weather.com
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Dick Clark Dies CNN.com - “Clark, whose boyish and seemingly ageless looks earned him the title “the world’s oldest teenager,” suffered a heart attack on Wednesday morning at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, according to spokesman Paul Shefrin. Clark is best known for helping bring rock n’ roll to the mainstream through American Bandstand, and for ringing in the New Year at Times Square in New York with “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” Clark founded Dick Clark Productions, which brought movies, game and music shows, and beauty contests to TV, including “The $25,000 Pyramid,” ”TV’s Bloopers and Practical Jokes” and the American Music Awards. Clark has a son, Richard Augustus II with first wife Barbara Mallery, and two children, Duane and Cindy, with second wife Loretta Martin.”
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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie 2.5 pounds small red potatoes, halved 2 cup frozen or fresh peas Salt & pepper to taste 2 large yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoon curry powder 4 bell peppers, chopped 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
Want to try a vegetarian option?
1 cup milk ¾ cup Parmesan cheese 4 tablespoons oil, divided 8 cloves garlic, crushed 4 teaspoons ground cumin 6 cups cubed eggplant, with peel 1 cup water
Try a meatless Shepherd’s pie!
1) Preheat oven to 400ºF. Prep an 8x8-inch baking dish. 2) Cook potatoes: boil them in a medium-large saucepan full of water until tender. When finished, drain. Add potatoes back into saucepan. Mash. Add peas, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently to incorporate. Set aside. 3) While potatoes are cooking, prep veggies: in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, curry, and cumin. Cook about five minutes, until onions are softened, stirring occasionally. Place mixture in a bowl. Set aside. 4) Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet. Add peppers, eggplant, tomatoes and water. Cook 20 minutes, until veggies are tender/soft, stirring occasionally. (It's a good idea to let a lot of the extra moisture evaporate.) Add onion mixture. Stir. Place contents of skillet in baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes. 5) Bake 15 minutes. Turn broiler on. Place dish in broiler for a few minutes so potatoes can brown. Remove from broiler and serve.
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Letter From Tallulah, LA
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Do you know how excited I am for this first newsletter to finally be printed? I have fond memories as a Corps Member of getting SPIKE mail and being able to see other people! (Even if that was just on paper.) I promise that I’m not going to turn this into a “back in my day” rant, but I am excited for you – so be excited! As you can see, kittens are adorable and I, for one, am obsessed with them. Before you start trying to give me kitten stickers, pencils, folders, lunchboxes, and other memorabilia with kittens, let me hasten to say – I am really only obsessed with the real thing. I love dogs (any ages, shapes, colors – I’m not picky) and I like most cats – but I’m really kinda obsessed with kittens. Luckily for me, Ruth and I got to rescue a kitten from the trash cats. (Random side note: when you see the Trash Cats jumping in and out of the dumpster – don’t you kinda see them wearing 80’s denim and backwards hats and being part of a “kids klub”? Maybe that just sitting inside talking back to me…) A little black kitten had gotten lost In the Rat Hole between Johnson and Alin Hall. Ruth heard it meowing and tried to hunt it down, but he ran away from Ruth and fell into the storm drain. The next morning, when Ruth went to check on him, he was still
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Ruth says – VSTs make sure you keep up with van cleanings! Get your team together to clean it up. Help keep your team safe. If you have any questions about your responsibilities, role, or issues that come up, call or email Ruth and she’s happy to help!
How’s Felix doing now? Well, Ruth introduced him to Wade. Felix is now known as Just Cat (or Junior or JC) and lives with Wade and his family. I had to include a picture of the little guy, since he is absolutely darling! But, back on the topic of cats – the trash cats, in particular. Don’t they strike you as organized and resourceful enough to join NCCC? We could have a Feline Corps! Before you laugh at me, listen to my argument. They can do an amazing number of acrobatic feats – they have managed to find their way into the trash bins even when all the doors are shut tight. They will eat anything (cost effective!). The work that they do may be a problem – but I’m sure they’d do fine on an invasive rodent/bird removal project. I feel as if they are scarily intelligent, but maybe that’s be cause they aren’t afraid to stare at you for a long time. I’ll try staring and see if that makes me seem more intelligent.
AmeriCorps got Talent! Friday, May 18 – 7pm. Tell Mikella if you are interested in being part of the talent show by May 7, close of business. PAPERWORK!!!! – get it done.
Last Notes: Also, I want to say that if your team isn’t in pictures – make sure that you are uploading photos for me…
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Hometown: Kennewick, WA Age: 23 TL Class: 18A Educational background: Associates Degree with an Emphasis in Anthropology at Columbia Basin College Life After AmeriCorps Plans: I will be attending Western Washington University to continue my degree in "Anthropology in Education." Round 1 Project & Highlights: I was the only STL for the Southern Region during Round 1 and my favorite part was being able to have my hands in every aspect of the "behind the scenes." I was able to work along side almost every staff member and provide support to every team. I created a lot of great relationships on both on campus and in the community of Vicksburg and learned a variety of skills. Round 2 Project & Highlights: Our team was in Tuscaloosa, AL working with Habitat for Humanity during Round 2. We were able to get really great training on the stages of construction here and worked with some great staff members which ended in awesome relationships. This was my first round as an FTL, so watching the team transform into this new creature and being a part of that transformation was a highlight in itself. Round 3 Project & Highlights: This project was so great as a Team
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Spotlight On Ashley Denn–Team Leader Leader. We worked with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami and every member of my team was given the challenge of leading hundreds of volunteers a week. Every single one of them rose to the occassion! I was able to watch them grow exponentially as leaders in just one round. As a team leader I think it is easy to take on too much by yourself and this project forced me to step back and let each person on the team take the lead. I new from day one I had a strong team, but this project allowed me to see the individual strengths each of my teammates had. Round 4 Project & Highlights: We worked with the non-profit Focus on Natural Health Education in Terry, Mississippi. The first part of our day was dedicated to tutoring 3rd-5th graders in Math, Reading, and Language. It was a very different project compared to our very construction filled year and a nice change of pace. Because of my interest in pursuing a career in Education, it was a nice, relaxing and enjoyable way to finish the year. Favorite Memory(ies): Oh man, there are so many! Of all the memories I have from this year, I think it's the little moments of team bonding that stick out the most. Like when my team took a trip to
McDonald's in March to get Shamrock Shakes and ended up dancing to and singing along with Christmas music on the van ride home. Or when we taught one of the guys on our team that mushrooms are supposed to be refrigerated and can't be kept in a kitchen cabinet... Something that you wished you'd known before you started: To make sure a plunger is in every spike housing!
Your team is a unit! You each have a piece to the machine and the machine works best when each piece is being utilized. Learn your teammates strengths early on and let them help you along in your journey. - To future TLs
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AmeriCorps News that they've seen in their work. I want to know what communities needs are. I want to know how CNCS can help local communities address those local needs,” Spencer said. “What kind of resources can we bring to the table? How can we partner better? This is what excites me about the future of national service. And I'm just honored to get started and work with you, and helping people across America.”
Washington, D.C. – Setting a tone of confidence and excitement about the future of national service, Wendy Spencer began her tenure as CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service yesterday by outlining her goal of strengthening the impact of national service and volunteering in meeting critical community needs. At an all hands meeting of agency staff, Spencer said her strategies for strengthening national service and volunteering include empowering others, encouraging creativity, recognizing excellence, strengthening collaboration, ensuring accountability, and demonstrating impact. Throughout the day, Spencer emphasized her interest in dialogue and listening to what staff, communities, and service groups say their needs are. In a video to the national service community, Spencer recounted some of the service experiences that shaped her life and asked community and nonprofit leaders to share their ideas on how to make service more effective in addressing local problems. “I want to create an environment that encourages innovation, creativity, empowers people and organizations to share and demonstrate the results
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Spencer, who was confirmed by the Senate on March 29, met with senior staff and the Inspector General, made calls to key stakeholders, spoke at an all hands meeting, and walked the halls meeting employees. Spencer takes the helm as CNCS is poised for greater impact and success, with well-run programs, an impact-focused Strategic Plan, a strong network of state service commissions, thousands of resultsdriven grantees that include some of America's most entrepreneurial organizations, key partnerships in the nonprofit and corporate sector, a highperforming workforce, and a widespread culture of impact and accountability. As the agency's first CEO to come directly from the national service field, Spencer brings in-depth knowledge and extensive on-the-ground experience to her post. Since 2004 she has served as CEO of Volunteer Florida, where she led the state service commission's work to manage federal, state, and local grants, set policy and program priorities, provide training and monitoring, and broadly promote service and volunteering across the state. Previously Spencer served as Director of the Florida Park Service, a 1,700 employee agency, and she has held other management positions in the nonprofit and private sector. In her talk with employees, Spencer
President Obama talked to us on the phone yesterday! It was SO COOL!!! He applauded AmeriCorps, mentioned NCCC, and welcomed new CNCS Director Wendy Spencer.
shared insights from her decades of experience in managing volunteers, from organizing festivals for the Macon County Chamber of Commerce to leading fundraising efforts for the United Way of Big Bend to overseeing volunteers and donations after the 2004-2005 Florida hurricanes, which spurred more than 250,000 volunteers and $85 million in donations. “I think I was born to be a volunteer manager. From an early age, I liked to take the lead and get things done.” Spencer also highlighted the bipartisan history of national service, most recently expressed by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act that passed with strong bipartisan support in 2009. “I really believe in the impact that individuals can make, one person at a time, or collectively working with a group, and serving communities. I want to make sure that I'm in a position to share that story, and bring those solutions to our nation's leaders so they will join with us in making sure that we're being as effective as we possibly can. I want to be in a position to help drive with everyone's support around the country and drive the Serve America Act to its fullest potential,” Spencer said. This is a copy of the press release that announced Wendy Spencer as the new CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
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Text of the Resolution MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE 2012 To: Rules By: Senator(s) Hopson, Burton, Butler (38th), Frazier Excerpts from: Senate Concurrent Resolution 605 (As Adopted by Senate and House) A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE VICKSBURG CAMPUS OF THE AMERICORPS NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS (NCCC) FOR THEIR TREMENDOUS SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF OUR REGION. WHEREAS, each year, AmeriCorps NCCC engages teams of members in projects in communities across the United States. Service projects, which typically last from six to eight weeks, address critical needs related to natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, and urban and rural development. Members mentor students, construct and rehabilitate low-income housing, respond to natural disasters, clean up streams, help communities develop emergency plans, and address countless other local needs; and WHEREAS, in 2009, four years after Hurricane Katrina brought teams of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) to the Gulf Coast to join in recovery efforts, the Corporation for National and Community Service opened the fifth NCCC Campus in Vicksburg with the induction of 160 Corps members; and WHEREAS, when tornadoes ripped through parts of Mississippi in 2011 and floodwaters of the Mississippi River hit the river counties, what did not get destroyed was the volunteer spirit of Mississippians. "They are true everyday heroes," said Deirdra Harris Glover with the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service. At those disasters, almost 6,000 people from around the state and region jumped into action, putting on volunteer hats and logging more than 21,700 hours. On April 27, 2011, at half-a-mile wide, with wind speeds topping 205 miles per hour, it was a miracle anyone made it through the Smithville tornado, residents said. It was the worst twister Mississippi had seen since 1966, yet within the threemile path of destruction it left behind more than 200 homes and 20 businesses destroyed, most of Smithville's 900
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The Corps, Deputy of Programming Rich Smith, Region Director Gary Turner, Senator W. Briggs Hopson, Executive Director of Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service David Mallery residents survived. The Columbus Regional Response Team, the Columbus Air Force Base Fire Department and the NCCC Vicksburg were on hand providing support and assistance; and WHEREAS, at least 50% of the Southern Region's focus is on disaster services. The first round of projects for the Vicksburg Campus included 13 in Mississippi itself. The new Southern Region Campus also provided consistent support to entities addressing other community needs throughout the eleven-state region of Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee; and WHEREAS, on behalf of all Mississippians, we deeply appreciate the AmeriCorps members, and our state is now honored to host the newest AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Campus in Vicksburg. We welcome these
outstanding, civic-minded young men and women, and know they will offer tremendous service to people in our region: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby recognize the Vicksburg Campus of the Americorps National Civilian Community Corps for their tremendous service to the citizens of the Southern Region, and we extend our best wishes to these dedicated individuals on the National Day of Service on September 11, 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Gary Turner, the Executive Director of the NCCC Southern Region, and David Mallery, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
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