The Corps Network News, March 2008

A Note from Sally

With an exciting February behind us and March ahead of us, I am pleased to update everyone on the work of The Corps Network. In February, Corps Directors from across the country came together for the 2008 Annual Corps Forum. We had special guests including Robert Siegel of All Things Considered, a popular news show on National Public Radio, Don Mathis of the Community Action Partnership, Van Jones of Green for All, and David Jones of the Community Service Society of New York. Numerous Members of Congress joined us at a Hill Ceremony including Senators Ben Cardin, Bernard Sanders, and Jon Tester, and Congresspersons Elijah Cummings, Jim Matheson, Doris Matsui, Christopher Shays, and Hilda Solis. We will also selected and trained sites for our Southeast Louisiana Youth Career Development Project, a Civic Justice Corps in the Greater New Orleans region. As always, I welcome you to give impact to our work. Please visit our website for more information.

Gulf Coast Conservation Corps Welcomes Alma Powell, Jim and Donna Barksdale of America's Promise.

The Gulf Coast Conservation Corps (GCCC- MS) has been in full gear for four months now. The Gulf Coast Conservation Corps (GCCC) received a visit from Mrs. Alma Powell, Jim and Donna Barksdale, and Marguerite Kondracke of America's Promise. LeeAnn Kendrick, GCCC Project Director, introduced the honored guests to Corpsmembers who spoke forthrightly about their enthusiasm for giving back, gaining skills, working as a team, and enjoying the great outdoors of the Gulf Coast?while working hard to restore its beauty.

The Corps Network Honors Corpsmembers of the Year.

The Corps Network awarded its 2008 Corpsmembers of the Year. Winners include:
♦ Francisco Vizcarrondo, Fresno Local Conservation Corps
♦ Marcos Molina Jr, Tulare County Youth Corps
♦ Keith Storr, Greater Miami Service Corps
♦ Nancy Herrara, New Jersey Youth Corps
♦ Matthew Rainey, Marin Conservation Corps
♦ Linnea Heu, Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps
Corpsmembers of the Year were honored at a Capitol Hill Ceremony on February 12th!