Get to the Point Volume XVII Issue 9

May 2011 Volume XVII Issue 9

Get to the Point: The NCCC News

An NCCC Atlantic Region Publication

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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.

Strengthen communities
and develop leaders through
direct, team-based national
and community service

Inside Issue 9:

Raven 2 Update 3-4

LAA Opportunity 4 Faces of

Stretches 4
NCCC
L&M Trivia 5
Atlantic
Alumni Spotlight 6-7

TL Application 8 Region
Announcement 8

Socializing 9

AmeriGourment 10

AmeriCount 10

Notice 11

CAP & Media 11

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

Raven 2 Goes to Camp

Raven 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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their seatbelts, so no worries there!

RAVEN 2 SHOUT OUT:
For the second half of our Round we will be spending two While Raven 2 isn’t the team you’d
expect to be enjoying the woods, we are
weeks in Scranton PA setting up and helping with the Lackawanna
living the dream at Camp Grove Point.
Heritage Bike tour. For the last week we will be heading back to good We have already been kayaking and
old Perry Point to work for the City of Port Deposit. After completing hiking and can’t wait to see what the
next couple of weeks have in store for
the first week of Round 2 we know its going to be a lot different then us. The one thing that is bringing us
Round one, but that’s the fun of AmeriCorps and were excited for the down is that we are minus one team
member, We Miss You Sean!! Hope
up coming weeks!
you’re having fun on Phoenix 2!!

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 Stretching- Warm Up and Cool Down:
AmeriCorps National Service Experience into
Stretching is important during your warm up,
Future Leadership Opportunities.” before you run, because it increases blood
flow to the muscles. But stretching during
Go online for a full description and to register:
your cool-down may be even more important.
http://www.americorpsalums.org/?NAW2011webinar After physical training, stretching helps to
remove lactic acid from the muscle, which in
turn reduces muscle soreness. Which pro-
RAVEN 4 motes better flexibility. Stretching afterwards
BUFFALO 3 SHOUT OUT:
SHOUT OUT: Tbird also will help you relax.
Another haiku for you:
and Low-down:
Epic rain and mud
Your team misses
Search and rescue team builder HONORARY STL SHOUT OUT FELICIA (B6):
you!!! Try not to
Elm trees in hundreds!
pussel while you’re To B15 I’m having a great time working with 
away. y’all– Love  Felicia 
To B6– I freaking miss y’all so much, Love 
STL SHOUT OUT: always Fee  
Melissa is celebrating that Laura Mack has returned, crazy outburst and noises 6
have 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 BUFFLO 6 BEST TEAM EVER! 
being….pauses...Miley?  
Bradley is missing, no one seems concerned so the other STLs aren’t...we will To My Knee– You better get better soon or 
just steal his...his….we are still working on this plan. I’m going to kill you! Love Fee 
Shout out to all the teams (Moose 7 & Raven 7) that allowed me (Laura Mack) to
stay with you...it was great pretending to be on your team, even if it was just for
a night. As for you Moose 2...you need to work on that whole me finding
you...kinda ridiculous.
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Brain Food: L&M Trivia

Brought to you by: Laura Mack Community Relations STL & Melissa Jabat Programming Office STL

Can you find all of the spokes? A digit on a

hub denotes the number of spokes that meet
there. Spokes never cross and in the end
everything will be connected.

MOOSE 1 SHOUT What is NCCC-Activity:

OUT: Shout out to MJ First team to get back to CRSTL Laura Mack will
on Thunder 1- We win a prize...trust us you want this prize!
miss you and are so What states are covered by each region?
•Atlantic Region
excited for you to have
•Southwest Region
this opportunity to help •Pacific Region
the people of •North Central Region

Alabama!!
Melissa, Brandon, & MOOSE 6
Amanda on M2- I miss SHOUT OUT:
Thank you to all the teams
you guys! I’m so upset who have been doing THUNDER-
you don’t have phone incredible work while out MOOSE!!!!
service!!!!! Facebook on disaster!
me.. haha Love
Stephanie
MOOSE 3 SHOUT OUT: Hey Bro, miss you twinzie!!! Danni…Get yummy!  *Haley and 
RAVEN 6 SHOUT OUT: Ja’Lissa 
Worms are for To FS1: We miss you! You are an extension of ourselves! *Kat and Kate 
babies! 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."  
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Alumni Spotlight: Chelsea Rae Rendleman

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?

WUSTL Rendleman with TL Gehl last year
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

Chelsea Rae with her team Wolf 4 Class XV

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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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.

Chelsea Rae as a Corps Member
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? 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

This Could Be You! does it! Fight on Towson Tigers!
Applications close August 1st, 2011
Those selected will start January 2012 Goose: You bring the noodles, I’ll bring the canoe.
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Team Leader Application Instructions

Brought to you by: The Unit Department

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

RAVEN 3 SHOUT OUT:
Everyone can create and store up to two applications on their account and edits Shout out to Ben Pritchard. You
can be made to either. are missed greatly by Raven 3.
Your Cinco de Mayo chicken dish
2) Answer the following pair of questions offline (typed responses only; be- was delicious; we wish you were
tween 500 and 1000 words). here to enjoy it with us.
-Describe your leadership, supervision, and teaching experiences; the
challenges you experienced and what you learned from these experiences. MOOSE 4 SHOUT OUT:
Sends love to our macho
-Explain how your participation as a team leader will strengthen AmeriCorps
moose Danni Holiday!!! And
NCCC, what you hope to gain from this experience, and how the team leader to our moose Courtney
experience will further your personal and professional goals. Johnson who is on disaster
3) Give your responses to your Team Leader along with an indication of which helping the state of
Alabama! We are very proud
online application you would like to use (#1 or #2).
and can’t wait to see you!
4) You must also have a reference from your Team Leader. Meow!

Staff Announcement: Farewell Glen Stubbolo

Brought to you by: The Atlantic Region Staff

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.

RAVEN 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! Glen
Laura Mack…when you inevitably visit our team again, we Good luck at
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.
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Socializing NCCC Style

Brought to you by: Sam McKenzie Community Relations Specialist

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

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.
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.
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AmeriGourmet: The Cooking Corner

This week we are in the AmeriKitchen with Badger 4 from Class 16

Brownie Avocado Soft Serve Ice Cream

gluten-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.

AmeriCount Down
Brought to you by: Old Man Time

5 47 51 190
Days Until Days Until Days Until Days Until
AmeriCorps Week Transition Summer Break Graduation
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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 aware

of this before making travel arrangements for
breaks. Transferable or refundable travel tickets
are recommended.

CAP & Media Reminders

Brought to you by: the Community Relations Office
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 free
time? *all have to be in uniform*

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

•Please follow up on releases to ensure they were received

•Searchonline 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.

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

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.
gimme those trees we’ll plant those, we
make invasive crayfish, into a gourmet
dish, now go on get eeeeyaaa! AMERICORPS

Isaac and Will, we miss you but we know

you’re making us proud!!! Keep up the
good work.