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FOIA Number: 2013-0661-F (3) FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Collection/Record Group: Clinton Presidential Records Subgroup/Office of Origin: Americorps Series/Staff Member: General Files Subseries: OA/ID Number: 24229 FolderID: Folder Title: [Letters of Support for AmeriCorps] [loose] [2] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: S 66 1 5 2 A.R.C. Chesapeake Area Recovery Communities Inc. 2630 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Md. 21218 Sept. 15, 1996 Dear Ms. McCall, Thank you for sending the information on your program. We are very interested on becomng part of the Gleaning experience. If you could please fax me the particulars on what else we need to be aware of as far as who to contact, where and when we are needed so forth, it would be appreciated. Fax (545-3242) Thank you Carol Howard Carol Howard CARC 410/235-8618 fax: 410/235-2721 email: [email protected] 1ST DISTRICT, NEBRASKA Plainview 2348 RAYBURN House OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515-2701 (202) 225-4806 STRICT OFFICES: 1045 K STREET Congress of the United States LINCOLN, NE 68508 AND (402) 438-1598 house of Representatives 502 N. BROAD Sr. HOUSENS AND FREMONT, NE 68025 OPPORTUNITY May 23, 1996 I I (402) 727-0888 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND CONSUMER CREDIT Mr. Stephen K. Chick State Conservationist USDA/NRCS Federal Building, Room 152 100 Centennial Mall North Lincoln, NE 68508-3866 Dear Mr. Chick: Thank you for your assistance in sending the Americorps/Team USDA to participate in the cleanup effort in Beatrice and the Homestead National Monument of America. Please convey my appreciation directly to the Americorps volunteers. As you know, I visited Beatrice the weekend after the tornado struck and surveyed the extensive damage and the large amount of debris created by the storm. The participation of the volunteers from Americorps certainly made the difference in the cleanup process. The Americorps/Team USDA are to be commended for their work to remove debris from the Homestead National Monument and from Pioneer Acres. Their flexibility and quick response to the overwhelming need in Beatrice is an example of the good that Americorps was created to do. Thank you again for your assistance in this matter. Best wishes, DOUG BEREUTER Member of Congress DB/js 2 9 MAY 1996 MAY 28 1996 215 north Leuris Pierce, Nebraska 68767 april 24, 1996 Dear Valunteer Friends, Thank you for telling the story to us! The picture was nice to have us by the tree in it. Thanks for remembering the Oklahoma bombing d hope we can plant a tree again, d liked the fun with tree planting The story with the forest and planling new trees twas good, too. Your friend, Ben Rourley Dear Ladies - THANKS so much for allowing us to be part of your memorial tree planting! We feel very privileged to have been included. nadene, you were good with the kids and they really did listen + enjoy the story. again thanks! Marcia Luchber 122 Street Pierce nebraska 68767 april 25, 1996 Dear Volunteer Friends, I hank you for helping us plant a tree. it was very nice for you to help us pl nt thetree J hank you for the pint and the story you told us. l like the pins you sent us. It is my favorite colors you are great tree planters you for planting the tree in memoryid the O klahoma city bombing The tree is planted for all to see and remember about the Oklahoma city bonding J he pins you sent us a beautiful your friend, Melissa Pospisil APR 4 1996 To Whom It May Concern, I write this letter of recommendation for Jeff Gorgen based on my experiences with Jeff involving a recycling program in Crete, NE. Jeff came to town with AmeriCorps at the same time our Recycling Task Force was establishing a recycling program - the timing of his arrival was perfect. We had a lot of work yet to be done and Jeff stepped to the plate in mid-stream and took the leadership role in the project. He sat down with us, assessed the situation, then set a game plan for completion. It was nice to not have to worry about things getting done. He is very organized and has been very thorough on following through with his tasks. His poise, maturity, and confidence are admirable for someone his age. He is hard working and very dedicated to our project. It is nice to have this quality individual devoting his time to such a worthwhile, environmental project. Jeff has and will continue to have a positive impact on our society. We are grateful he has helped make Crete a better community. Sincerely, tom Tom Sorensen 1132 Main St Crete, NE 68333 402-826-5104 march 5, 199 Plainview, NE Dear nadine Chavet, Thank you for coming and showing us the slides. They were really coolekspecially the one you took at Hawaii, Thank alyou for the things you gave our class. The stiff that you passed around was awesome. your friend, andrew Reck Plains b) NE March 4, 1996 15:37 No.005 P.24 Dear Mary, J hankyou for showing us the MAR 29'96 slides. l learned more about recyclin than l already Rnew.d liked the ID:1-402-582-3799 sictures when you had to tell the answ out loud. lt was from watching the slides. d am orginally a litter bug NORTHEAST RC&D but mostle I'am not a litter bug. l was surprised there was a shoe MAR 29'96 15:39 No 005 No.005 made out of days scraper go! you had some interesting things that were recycled. Thankyou for the coloring book, fun sheets, and the magnets Than ID:1-402-582-3799 a lot! your friend, Melisra Dohmen NORTHEAST RC&D NH National & Community Service Executive Board AmeriCorps: Getting things done in New Hampshire CRICORP A STATE Chairs May 2, 1995 Terry Shumaker Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell Deborah Tasker Dover Adult Learning Center Members Susan Auerbach Mr. Joel Berg NH Department of Education Dr. Keith Bird US Dept. of Agriculture, Room 538-A NH Technical Colleges/Institute System 14th and Independence Avenue, SW Kathleen Desmarais Washington, DC 20250-1300 Governor's Office on Volunteerism Carol Dustin Grafton County Senior Citizens Council Dr. Daniel Garvey American Youth Foundation Richard Leven Dear Mr. Berg: Productive Systems, Inc. Paul Leather NH Division of Vocational Rehabilitation The New Hampshire National and Community Service Executive Board would like to Kathleen McQuade articulate its support for White Mountain National Forest AmeriCorps. Bedford, NH Donald Mattise United Way of Greater Nashua Danielle Millette We are particularly proud of the accomplishments New Hampshire AmeriCorps members PI h State College have achieved for the citizens and visitors of New Hampshire. Eli Segal, CEO of the Ja Allliken Merrimack County Telephone Corporation for National Service, stated at a meeting of AmeriCorps State Chairs on Robert Morneau Teamsters Local #633 December 6, 1994, "New Hampshire has given us some of the finest AmeriCorps Donald Pageotte programs in the country." The White Mountain National Forest has played an important Somersworth, NH Raymond Trueman role in this success. United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local #921 Ex-officio Tourism is our largest industry with millions of people visiting New Hampshire's Peter Bender Corporation for National Service mountains and its wildlife every year. The White Mountain National Forest AmeriCorps Ray Worden NH Job Training Council program, the state's largest AmeriCorps program, not only helps preserve our natural resources but enhances economic growth as well. Staff Mollle-Ann White AmeriCorps Director In conclusion, we strongly recommend the renewal of the White Mountain National Forest Tim Dupre AmeriCorps program for 1996. We look forward to a continuation of the close Program Coordinator relationships we have formed with White Mountain National Forest administrators and the State Stewards New Hampshire Conservation Corps. Healthsource Cabletron Systems, Inc. Bank of NH Sincerely, First Deposit National Bank/ First Deposit Credit Card Bank NH Charitable Foundation Terry Shumaker Debbie Jasher Terry Shumaker Debbie Tasker HAWPSHIRE Co-chair Co-chair 64 Old Suncook Road Concord, NH 03301 Fax: 603-229-3408 Telephone: 603-229-3407 Marga Rowaan One, Pennington-Lawrenceville Road Pennington, New Jersey 08534 Joel Berg Director of National Service USDA Room 538 A 14th and Independence Avenues, SW Washington DC 20250 July 25 1995 Dear Mr. Berg: I am writing on behalf of the Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association, a community- supported environmental organization located in central New Jersey. Since November 1994 we have been one of nine sites across New Jersey participating in AmeriCorps through funding appropriated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program was organized statewide by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Our site manager was from the local Soil Conservation Service, however, our four full-time volunteers were recruited, trained and managed by Watershed staff. AmeriCorps increased the capacity of our organization from 6 to 10 full-time "staff". The impact of our AmeriCorps volunteers was substantial and impressive upon our small organization. Their accomplishments over the course of eight months are detailed on the attached sheet. One volunteer has been hired as full-time staff once his service hours have been completed. We have been told by NRCS that although they will receive second year funding to continue the program, the Watershed Association will not be an AmeriCorps site past September, 1995. We received this information in June, well past the deadline to apply to AmeriCorps funding through a state-designated program. While we always knew that our participation in AmeriCorps was an exceptional event, we know that the NRCS funding could be extended to include our site for a second year. We stand by our record as one of the most productive sites within the NRCS program these past eight months. We ask only for the opportunity to continue this good work past September, 1995. The Watershed Association urgently seeks your assistance in making this possible. Sincerely, Rew Marga Rowaan Trustee Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association 2083 Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099 Rider 609-896-5000 University 30 July 1995 Mr. Joel Berg Director of National Service Room 538A 14th and Independence Avenues, SW Washington, DC 20250 Dear Mr. Berg: As I write to ask you to influence assignment of AmeriCorps funding for the Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association (SBMWA), I wear two hats, one as a Professor of Biology and the other as a Board of Trustees member. This year two Rider biology students were among the five AmeriCorps volunteers at SBMWA. I've come to know the other volunteers through a presentation of an overview of my research (on tidal freshwater wetlands), on a field trip to the Hamilton-Trenton Marshes, and during planning meetings for an Earth Day Celebration / Dedication of the renovated Buttinger Nature Center. So I have had many opportunities to observe the program and the participants. In short, while they learned, these young people made a tremendous difference to the SBMWA. Although each is so very different, together they have had a synergistic impact. They taught educational programs allowing a 30% increase in participation of school children. They wrote volunteer handbooks, developed exhibits in the Nature Center, and upgraded the eight miles of trails on the preserve. They trained volunteers for a rapid bio-assessment program to monitor water quality along 30 miles of streams and for a streamwalk program to monitor 60 miles of rivers within the watershed. In addition, and perhaps most important of all, they learned much more than they could have ever learned in a classroom. They had the opportunity to learn about organisms because they were there, at the SBMWA where nature is close at hand and by participating in and teaching the educational programs. They learned about effective writing and speaking, about the workings of a non-profit organization--about press coverage, assembling bulk mailings, attending to the details that make it all work, about teamwork, physical labor (building bridges and operating chain saws), and how to work effectively with a variety of people. Because notification about the funding application was not received until after the deadline for submitting a proposal, the Watershed was unable to meet the deadline and this synergistic relationship may be no more. I urge you to help with assisting in a process that would make a second year's funding available to SBMWA. The highly successful AmeriCorps program at the Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association in Pennington, NJ contributes to the positive accomplishments of the program nationwide as it educates a future generation! Sincerely yours, Mary leck Mary Allessio Leck H SOUTH WATERSHED BRANCH WATERSHED ASSOCIATION "People Protecting Tomorrow's Environment" November 18, 1994 Ms. Janice Reid USDA Soil Conservation Service Somerset County 4-H Center 308 Milltown Road Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Dear Janice, The South Branch Watershed Association was impressed by and thankful for the work completed by the Americorp participants. From October 31 through November 4, Kathy, Doris, and Marva conducted stream inventories of potential land use pollutions on 4 tributaries of the South Branch Raritan River. Working maps locating potential pollution sources were also completed. We would like to work with the Americorps participants again inventorying other tributaries if time permits. In January of 1995, the SBWA will begin working on a well head protection grant. We could use Americorps' assistance in locating public non-community wells and collecting relevant best management plans for tier one wellhead areas. We will be mapping the wells using the county Geographical Information System (GIS). I look forward to discussing this project with you further. Thanks again for all of your help. Best Regards, Marie Knesn Marie Kneser, Executive Director MK/wf Enc. (908) 782-0422 45 Emery Avenue Flemington. NJ 08822 APR 14 '95 8:04 FROM FMHA/ASCS/SCS TO SCS SO PAGE. 004 Janel Decker 795 Weehawken Avenue Forked River, New Jersey 08731 April 5, 1995 The White House The Americorps Program 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C., 20502 Dear President Clinton, I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to participate in the Americorps Program. I am currently serving with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Burlington County, New Jersey. The work assigned to me here has dealt with environmental education and a variety of field work. The biggest challenge I face is attempting to explain to people why the Earth's resources are so vitally important to protect. I have visited landfills, construction sites, and farms. I can look with sad eyes at all the erosion and waste of our natural resources that people fail and refuse to protect. In my efforts to relay the importance of this message, I have organized all the informational pamphlets and mailed them to farmers. I also arranged them on an access shelf where they are visible for the many people who visit the office to take. I am assisting with the NJ Envirothon in May. The Envirothon asks questions about environmental issues to students in grades 9-12. In addition, I am writing articles for "NRCS This Week", planning a project for the "Celebration of the Land" promotion, and assisting the Soil Conservation Districts in numerous endeavors. The work I have helped complete has assisted the community by letting them know that the Natural Resources conservation Service exists and has a purpose. I have made useful information more visible and easier to access. Through the informational booths I have staffed, I provided the public with answers to any questions they may have. in summary, there have been many direct and indirect ways that my service in the AmeriCorps has helped the community. The Americorps Program has changed me as an individual in several ways. First, this program came along at a time when 1 desperately needed a change and a sense of purpose. Through this opportunity, I APR 14 '95 8:11 FROM FMHA/ASCS/SCS TO SCS SO PAGE. 004 have an increased respect for our government and the many jobs it tries to achieve. I also feel proud of myself. Second, this program has given me the chance to improve my self esteem, meet excellent people, and do something that has purpose everyday. The AmeriCorps Program has also had profound impacts on me a as a citizen. I have come to realize that there are many things we can do to improve our country together, as citizens. It is important that we join together in cooperative efforts to make every aspect of our communities, country, and world better. The AmeriCorps Program is useful, helpful, and vital to many communities in our country. I would like to thank you again for this opportunity. It has made a great difference in many aspects of my life. Sincerely, Janel Decker Americorps Volunteer CC: Senator Bill Bradley Senator Frank Lautenburg Congressman James H. Saxton BILL BRADLEY COMMITTEES: NEW JERSEY FINANCE ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES United States Senate SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING WASHINGTON, DC 20510-3001 July 31, 1996 Dear Friends: It is a pleasure for me to congratulate all of the AmeriCorps National Service Program graduates. Your achievement is one that should make you, you parents and all those who care for you extremely proud. Our state is fortunate to have so many people who understand the value of individual initiative and commitment to the community. The hours each of you has committed to completing your program are impressive by anyone's standards. It is clear that you have come to understand and exemplify the everyday realm of our lives that is governed by values such as responsibility, trust, fraternity, solidarity and love. As a result you have helped enrich the fabric of life in New Jersey. My very best wishes to each of you for continued growth and success. Sincerely, Bill Bradley United States Senator BB/ts 07/30/96 16:41 FAX 1 201 645 0502 SEN. LAUTENBERG I 002 FRANK R. LAUTENBERG COMMITTEES: NEW JERSEY APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET United States Senate ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS SMALL BUSINESS WASHINGTON, DC 20510-3002 HELSINKI COMMISSION July 31, 1996 Dear Friends, Thank you for your kind invitation to attend today's graduation for your AmeriCorps members. Unfortunatcly, the Senate is in session and I must remain in Washington. However, I appreciate the opportunity to share a few words of congratulations with you. I hope that you have enjoyed your experience working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. I know that the communities and non-profit organizations that you assisted have benefitted greatly from your hard work and expertise. Each of today's ten graduates has helped to make New Jersey a better place to live and we thank you for that. You are the cmbodiment of what President Clinton envisioned when he created the National Service Program. While completing your education, you have provided important and invaluable services to the communities you worked with. This is a successful partnership which benefits everybody involved. Congratulations again and 1 wish you continued success. Phank Sincerely, Lautenberg REPLY TO: 506 HART SANAIL OFFICE BUILDING ONE NEWARK CENTER 14TH FLOOR WASHINGTON, DC 20510-3002 BARRINGTON COMMONS NEWARK, NJ 07102-5257 (202) 224-1744 208 WHITE HORSE PIKE (201) 645-3030 SUITES 18-19 Internet: [email protected] BARRINGTON, NJ 08007-1322 (609) 757-5353 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Lettes DONALD M. PAYNE Rm WASHINGTON OFFICE 10TH DISTRICT, NEW JERSEY 7417 CANNON'HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515-3010 COMMITTEES: (202) 225-3436 EDUCATION AND LABOR ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY DISTRICT OFFICES AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS MARTIN LUTHER KING SELECT EDUCATION COURTHOUSE AND AND CIVIL RIGHTS Congress of the United States 28 FRDERAL BUILDING P 50-WALNUT STREET FOREIGN AFFAIRS ROOM 1016 AFRICA house of Representatives NEWARK, NJ 07 102 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS (201) 645-3213 HUMAN RESOURCES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Mashington, DC 20515-3010 333 NORTH BROAD $T. ELIZABETH, NJ 07208 (908) 629-0222 March 15, 1994 Secretary Mike Espy Action Office: SCS Office of the Secretary Referral Code: 35 14th & Independence Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20250 Dear Secretary Espy: *3053962₩ I am writing to express my support for the AmeriCorps Educational and Community Service Initiative - Urban Conservancy within a Multi-Cultural Environment grant application for the fiscal year 1994/1995. The plan is the implementation of an urban conservancy within a multi-cultural environment proposed by the New Jersey Soil Conservation Service for the residents of the C Arthur Kill Watershed in Union County, New Jersey. The participants chosen will be 17-23 years old receiving valuable education and training in soil conservancy, parks management and water processing techniques. The skills learned will stay with these youth and will be transferable to the career that they chose for their life's work. The curriculum and the materials will be bi-lingual to encompass the multi-cultural community of the Arthur Kill watershed, Union County, New Jersey. It is my hope that you will give this application every consideration and will be able to fund this program at the requested level of $400,000. These funds will enable the State Conservationist of New Jersey to continue their programs to better help our community. If you have any questions please feel free to contact my Executive Assistant, Donna Crews at 202-225- 3436. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Respectfully, Donald Donald m Payne M. Payne Member of Congress Correspondence Control Unit v1 No. BAP Subject Community Planning we Dates: Draft 3/30/94 Final 3/3/194 003 +++ USDA NAT SER OFF NOISIAIC BAP 2026900639 16:58 04/18/94 August 31, 1995 San Juan USDA, Director of National Service United Way Mr. Joel Berg Post Office Box 323 Room 538-A Farmington, New Mexico 87499 Phone: (505) 326-1195 1 4th and Independence Ave. S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250-1300 Dear Mr. Berg, We are writing you to express our appreciation for the hard work and effort put forth from our local AmeriCorps Team. AmeriCorps is a wonderful project and group of people that have truly made a difference in raising the quality of life in our community. HELPLINE of San Juan United Way is an Information and Referral Center that opened in October of 1994. Since then we have been Striving to develop a more comprehensive &R Program to be more effective in helping people in our community. What that means to us is: 1) knowing what is available so that all accessible resources may be used when helping people and 2) extending our services to out lying communities that do not currently have their own 1&R Center. Our local AmeriCorps volunteers, Mr. Erick J. Aune and Ms. Shantel Farnsworth, helped us greatly improve our program. They spent many hours making contacts and providing us with new information for our data base. They were able to connect us with many organizations that we had been unsuccessful obtaining program information in the past. Mr. Aune and Ms. Farnsworth also opened new areas that we were unaware were available. We are grateful to your department for ensuring that AmeriCorps remains viable in our country. In this day and age it is most important that we focus on making families and communities stronger. Please know that AmeriCorps is helping achieve just that in San Juan County. Sincerely, we Robert Keith Kimberly Alexander Executive Director Information & Referral Director San Juan United Way HELPLINE of San Juan United Way pc: Mr. Erick J Aune Shantel Farnsworth San Juan United Way Mission: To provide for those in need today and to prevent the problems of tomorrow. Genesis- P.O. Box 2467 Farmington, N.M. 87499 325-8005 or 334-8614 August 27, 1995 Dear Mr. Joel Berg: Struggling to begin a new project, ANY new project, is a study in frustration and tenacity. Commitment and persistence (and might I add long-suffering) are the necessary elements in success of a new project. There are so many "no"s and "come back next year" and "while we do believe the work you are doing is worthwhile. " that sometimes one feels totally alone on the PLANET! Ameri Corps was introduced to us through county public services. Eric was the first person we told our situation to and he listened carefully and made an appointment to come to the facility. Laura, Shantel and Eric arrived and discussed what they could do and what they couldn't. In short, they acquired donated materials, spread sheep manure and compost, planted grass seed, made a garden spot, trimmed tree's and planted flowers. They were wonderful. They also wrote grants and sent six out to foundations (we were turned down by every one). But the most important thing they did was CARE; the most important thing they gave was HOPE and the most important thing we received personally was the knowledge that AT LAST someone out there really thought that what we were trying to accomplish was important enough for them to roll up their sleeves and say "What can we do to help". We would add WELL DONE, and thank you from all our staff and board members. God bless you all. Charlene Sincerely, Holt Charlene Holt, Executive Director Board Members: Jack Wheat Joe Burns India Maxwell John McCulloch David Tutt Mayor City Commissioners Michael A. Padilla, Sr. Mike Arnold Richard R. Dial LES Jack W. Scott Mayor Pro-Tem Steve Neville NEW MEXICO August 11, 1995 Director of National Service Mr. Joel Berg USDA/Americorps AG Box 1310 14th & Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20250-1310 Dear Mr. Berg: I would like to take this opportunity to inform you how much we have appreciated the Americorps staff in our Community. We have enjoyed working with Laura Horochowski, Ana Gomes, Erick Aune and Shantel Farnsworth. Theirs has been a true spirit of dedication, persistence and a commitment to the betterment of our City. They have shown an interest far above the normal realm of their duties and participated in Community projects beyond the scope of that which was required of them. At this time, I would also like to give my support for any further appropriation of funds to continue this worthwhile and effective program. I look forward to the opportunity of meeting you during your visit to our City. Sincerely, DebiLee Debi Lee City Manager 201 WEST CHACO AZTEC, NEW MEXICO 87410 (505) 334-9456 FAX: (505) 334-3586 - WINNER ALL AMERICAN CITY AWARD - AUG-11-95 FRI 14:50 RECD STATE OFFICE FAX NO. 5057614977 P.02 Copy to John T. United States Rural Economic 310 West High Department of and Community Grants, NM 87020 Agriculture Development (505)287-7941 FAX (505)285-4297 TTY/TTD(505)761-4938 August 3, 1995 PRESERVATION TO: M. STEVEN ANAYA, STATE DIRECTOR, RECD FROM: MARIA A. MIRABAL, CLT, RECD GRANTS, NM Mariated SUBJECT: DONALD R. MONTOYA, AMERICORP VOLUNTEER Recently I completed a course in Public Speaking. For our final presentation, we were required to select a topic and then prepare a speech which was intended to either sell or convince the audience. I chose to speak on the USDA's Americorp Program. The members of the class were then asked to critique each presentation. One of my classmates stated that she was so caught up in my enthusiasm that she kept expecting a marching band to begin playing and for the flags to wave. I explained that my enthusiasm came from my intensive belief in the program. When Mr. Don Montoya first began his term with FmHA as an Americorp Volunteer, I have to admit that I was more than a little skeptical about the success of this rural development initiative. However, over the next several weeks, Mr. Montoya and I had numerous conversations concerning his plan for this outreach program. He proposed a plan of action that would go beyond knocking on doors and expounding on the availability of our loan and grant programs. He was astute enough to realize that the Americorp Program might not be of a long term duration and felt that it was imperative that real efforts be made to empower the communities to organize themselves in a manner that would facilitate their ability to plan and coordinate activities necessary to assist them in obtaining funding needed for the economic development of their small communities. Mr. Montoya has diligently pursued this course of action. He has made great strides in his efforts. For example, in the community of Cubero, NM he has successfully united the village and has aided them to get the funds they needed to complete the construction of a fire station. He has helped them set up a network and they are now attempting to secure a fire truck for the station. The members of the group have openly expressed their gratitude to Mr. Montoya. He is now working with the Village of San Rafael. Several people within this small rural community have made known their desire to see a park constructed for the young people there. A landowner in the community has offered to donate a 2 acre parcel of land for the project. Mr. Montoya has been working on the community's behalf in seeking financial assitance from the Cibola County Board Rural Economic and Community Development is an Equal Opportunity Lender. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to: Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250 AUG-11-95 FRI 14:51 RECD STATE OFFICE FAX NO. 5057614977 P. 03 of Commissioners and is also working with the Americorp Volunteer from the U.S. Forest Service in further developing this project. The efforts he has made on behalf of the Native Americans in Cibola County are outstanding. He has worked extremely hard in making the tribal government aware of the need to work with local, state and federal agencies to accomplish economic development for the Indian communities. In conclusion, over the years during my employment with FmHA, I have seen people living in conditions which have moved me in a way that is hard to describe. With this program, we have been given an opportunity. to help our rural residents have the decent, safe, and healthy standard of living that they deserve. Mr. Montoya has brought a wealth of knowledge and understanding about our rural neighbors to this office that we had been lacking before. I believe that here in Cibola County, because of the efforts of Mr. Montoya, we have been able to make great strides in President Clinton's initiative to get things done. for rural America, and we hope that with your help, Mr. Montoya will be given the opportunity to continue using his expertise in planning and promoting the economic develpment of our rural communities here in Cibola County. Thank you for your patience and consideration. ANTHONY WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT P.O. BOX 1751 ANTHONY. NEW MEXICO 88021 (505) 882-3922 January 12, 1995 John Thomas, Jr. State Director of America RECD State Office 6200 Jefferson St. N.E. Room 255 Albuquerque, NM 87109 Dear Mr. Thomas, We were visited by Ms. Paula Montez & MS. Susan Burns from your organization AmeriCorp. RECD on January 10, 1995. Efficiency accompanied by courtesy is a rare combination in today's work world. Ms. Montez & Ms. Burns were very informative and helpful regarding the funding available for assisting families with water & sewer hookups. There is a high need in Anthony for these services and WE will take advantage of this opportunity. The ladies have our full cooperation and we will enjoy working with them. If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call at (505) 882-3922. Sincerely, Laen D Schooncres Loren E Schonnever Marager Catron SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO 21 In Grant COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Luna P. O. Box 2157 . 213 N. Bullard Silver City, NM 88062 Midalgo (505) 388-1509 FAX: (505) 388-1500 December 20, 1994 Ms. Susan Burns AmeriCorps- FmHA 2507 N. Telshor Suite 3C Las Cruces, NM 88011 Dear Susan: It certainly was a pleasure meeting with you and Paula yesterday. It's people like you, who make my job so much easier, and I look forward to working with you even more. Enclosed please find the information I promised you. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact me. Sincerely, Presentle Priscilla C. Lucero Community Development Planner MEMBERS: MUNICIPALITIES: DISTRICTS: SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Bayard Deming SWCD Cobre Consolidated Schools COUNTIES: Central Grant SWCD Silver Consolidated Schools Columbus Hidalgo SWOD Catron Deming San Francisco SWCD Black Range RC & D Grant Hurley Hidalgo Lordsburg Luna Reserve Silver City Virden TED STATES CONSOLIDATED SAN JUAN COUNTY CFSA OFFICE DEPARTMENT or FARM SERVICE 504 NORTH MAIN AGRICULTURE AGENCY AZTEC, NEW MEXICO 87410 (505) 334-3090 February 15, 1995 To: Joel Derg, Director of National Service, USDA From: Lloyd Wilhelm, Four Corners Americorps Region Subject: Media Releases for the Region Joel. we have enclosed several news releases that have been published in the region. Most are very positive with great detail used, to insure the integrity of the program is ongoing. The members are experiencing a tremendous amount of interest from their local communities. The word is out and results are happening, with many local organizations wanting become involved with Americorps. The local community groups are , ealizing things can happen through the commitment that our Americorps members are showing. Our tangible numbers, or accomplishments are just beginning to become reality. Our members have had to become established in the community and build the bond of trust before actual partnerships could be built. This has occurred, and all I can say is "look out" because our members are "MAKING THINGS HAPPEN." Sincerely, Will Four Corners Americorps Facilitator Enclosure Genesis- Day Center P.O. Box 2467 Farmington, N.M. 87499 325-8005 or 334-8614 August 27, 1995 Dear Mr. Joel Berg: Struggling to begin a new project, ANY new project, is a study in frustration and tenacity. Commitment and persistence (and might I add long-suffering) are the necessary elements in success of a new project. There are so many "no"s and "come back next year" and "while we do believe the work you are doing is worthwhile... that sometimes one feels totally alone on the PLANET! Ameri Corps was introduced to us through county public services. Eric was the first person we told our situation to and he listened carefully and made an appointment to come to the facility. Laura, Shantel and Eric arrived and discussed what they could do and what they couldn't. In short, they acquired donated materials, spread sheep manure and compost, planted grass seed, made a garden spot, trimmed tree's and planted flowers. They were wonderful. They also wrote grants and sent six out to foundations (we were turned down by every one). But the most important thing they did was CARE; the most important thing they gave was HOPE and the most important thing we received personally was the knowledge that AT LAST someone out there really thought that what we were trying to accomplish was important enough for them to roll up their sleeves and say "What can we do to help". We would add WELL DONE, and thank you from all our staff and board members. God bless you all. Charlene Sincerely Helt Charlene Holt, Executive Director Board Members: Jack Wheat Joe Burns India Maxwell John McCulloch David Tutt Farmington Farmington Clean & Beautiful Clean & Beautiful Leon Martinez HUB Resource Conservation & Development 4374 Alexander Blvd. NE, Suite G Albuquerque, NM 87107 June 19, 1996 Dear Mr. Martinez, This note is to let you know how much I appreciate the work of Laura Horochowski. As an Americorps member Laura has devoted a great deal of time to the Waste Reduction Education Program which I manage for Farmington Clean & Beautiful. Laura and I have worked together on numerous projects throughout the past year and I am extremely grateful for all her contributions. Together, I believe, we have been far more productive and valuable than either of us would have been alone. Today I delivered to the printer a brochure on "Safe Use and Disposal of Paint" which Laura researched and produced particularly well. With Laura as an outstanding example, I find the Americorps program a wonderful contribution to our community. Thank you for helping her accomplish this valuable work. Sincerely, Bita Richman Beth Richman Waste Reduction Education Manager cc: Joel Berg Laura Horochowski Chamber of Commerce Plaza 203 W. Main, Suite 101 Farmington NM 87401 (505) 325-0279 9-23-95 Dear goel, Thank you for attending the luncheon meeting in Coyote New Mefico We approciate the interest, in our of americans community through Barbara Cooney, Valle citos has been dependent on logging for its livlihood since the early 1900s. with the curtailment of logging, we are in dire need of alternative sources of employment: Barbara has been instrumental in providing encouragement and guadance in this area as well as to the water association which we represent We fully support the program of american and hope the program will continue to support communities such as ours, Sincerely, Sandia S. Samoca - President Jean K Jurome Sec. Treas Vallicitos Mutual Domestic water assn Genesis- P.O. Box 2467 Farmington, N.M. 87499 325-8005 or 334-8614 August 27, 1995 Dear Mr. Joel Berg: Struggling to begin a new project, ANY new project, is a study in frustration and tenacity. Commitment and persistence (and might I add long-suffering) are the necessary elements in success of a new project. There are so many "no"s and "come back next year" and "while we do believe the work you are doing is worthwhile that sometimes one feels totally alone on the PLANET! Ameri Corps was introduced to us through county public services. Eric was the first person we told our situation to and he listened carefully and made an appointment to come to the facility. Laura, Shantel and Eric arrived and discussed what they could do and what they couldn't. In short, they acquired donated materials, spread sheep manure and compost, planted grass seed, made a garden spot, trimmed tree's and planted flowers. They were wonderful. They also wrote grants and sent six out to foundations (we were turned down by every one). But the most important thing they did was CARE; the most important thing they gave was HOPE and the most important thing we received personally was the knowledge that AT LAST someone out there really thought that what we were trying to accomplish was important enough for them to roll up their sleeves and say "What can we do to help". We would add WELL DONE, and thank you from all our staff and board members. God bless you all. Charlene Sincerely, Helt Charlene Holt, Executive Director Board Members: Jack Wheat Joe Burns India Maxwell John McCulloch David Tutt Mayor City Commissioners Michael A. Padilla, Sr. Mike Arnold yor Pro-Tem chard R. Dial LES Jack W. Scott Steve Neville August 11, 1995 Director of National Service Mr. Joel Berg USDA/Americorps AG Box 1310 14th & Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20250-1310 Dear Mr. Berg: I would like to take this opportunity to inform you how much we have appreciated the Americorps staff in our Community. We have enjoyed working with Laura Horochowski, Ana Gomes, Erick Aune and Shantel Farnsworth. Theirs has been a true spirit of dedication, persistence and a commitment to the betterment of our City. They have shown an interest far above the normal realm of their duties and participated in Community projects beyond the scope of that which was required of them. At this time, I would also like to give my support for any further appropriation of funds to continue this worthwhile and effective program. I look forward to the opportunity of meeting you during your visit to our City. Sincerely, DebiLee Debi Lee City Manager 201 WEST (505) APR 7 ' 95 9:26 FROM FHA AZTEC NM PAGE. 004 U.S. OF INTERNATIONAL TXT United States Department of the Interior BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Farmington District Office MARCH 1849 1235 1,2 Plata Highway Farmington. New Mexico 87401 IN REPLY REFER TO: 6700 (07427) APR 5 1995 Mr. Eric Aunc Americorps 504 N. Main Aztec, NM 87410 Dear Eric: I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for the assistance you provided for the babitat improvement projects being implemented by the Farmington District. Your voluntary support for these projects is truly appreciated and we applaud your commitment to improvement of natural resources on public lands. Like many offices in the Bureau, Farmington volunteers are an integral component for on-the-ground activities and your contributions aΓc, in many cases, a key component to successful completion of the tree planting projects. Again, thanks for volunteering the time to help. Sincerely, Hill Ject E. Farrell Assistant District Manager for Resources MAR 30 '95 16:32 FROM FHA AZTEC N M PAGE. 004 NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 208 West Coal Gallup, New Mexico 87301-6306 (505) 722-4327 FAX (505) 722-9211 BOARD OF DIRECTORS March 23, 1995 PATRICIA LUNDSTROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFFICERS CHARLIE CHAVEZ Chrinnan CITY OF GALLUP Ms. Ana Gomez Natural Resource Conservation Service IST VICE-CHAIRMAN Vacant AmeriCorps Team USDA WARREN MATHERS 504 North Main 2ndVIce-Chairman VILLAGE OF MILAN Aztec, New Mexico 87410 LOUIE BONAGUIDI Treasurer Dear Ana: CITY OF GALLUP DR. WILLIAM HALL I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your superb assistance with Immediate Past Chairman CITY OF FARMINGTON the Aztec and Bloomfield business survey. Without your dedicated effort we CITIES/VILLAGES would have been unable to meet the stringent deadline set forth for the completion of the project. AZTEC BLOOMFIELD FARMINGTON GALLUP I've spoken with Patty Lundstrom and Jennifer Dowling at the COG, and they GRANTS were equally impressed by the timeliness in which you were able to conduct all of MILAN the surveys. Though the analysis is currently in its early stages, the results appear COUNTIES OF to be promising and we anticipate gaining a great deal of insight. CIBOLA McKINLEY SAN JUAN Thank you again for your help and we will forward a copy of the final report to SPECIAL DISTRICTS your office. McKINLEY SOIL & CONSERVATION DISTRICT Sincerely, RAMAH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT Cauli Or RIO SAN JOSE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT Charlie Chavez other Chairman ENTERPRISE DIVISION Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT SIX XC: Mayor Mike Padilla, City of Aztec Mayor Art Kittell, City of Bloomfield Debi Lee, Manager City of Aztec Al Keller, Manager City of Bloomfield New Mexico State Planning and Development District 1 SEP-06-1996 05:57 SW OREGON RC&D 541 955 9574 P.02/03 AMERICORPS APPRECIATION BANQUET a The Southwest Oregon Rural Development Team celebrated the end of the year of community service at a banquet held at Wildlife Safari. After a drive through tour we enjoyed a ceremony where AmeriCorps members, community members, agency partners and RC&D board members reflected on the things we are proud of accomplishing together. Each member took a few minutes to share their proudest accomplishments, afterward community representatives and partners eagerly spoke about their appreciation for what they have been able to get done with the help, enthusiasm and skills of the AmeriCorps members. This year's AmeriCorps members were proud of personal growth, learning new skills and conquest over challenges. They all learned the benefits of working with a wide diversity of people including ranchers and environmentalists, elderly and youth, government and private. They gained a profound appreciation for the importance of community involvement in identifying and resolving local issues. Community members related that they too have gained some special insight into themselves and their own situations through the experience of working with an AmeriCorps member. Several community hosts felt that the members themselves have a hard time realizing how much they have accomplished. In Curry County, J. R. was able to create a coalition to enhance environmental education throughout the county; the part that is hard for J.R. to recognize is that previously these schools and educators barely communicated with each other. Pat helped North County develop and submit projects, but most importantly she helped them learn to represent their own interests at the county level in a way no expert could have ever accomplished. Dave coaxed four school districts to agree to developing joint outdoor learning sites on Bear Creek; this is the first time these four districts have ever signed a joint agreement! The Governor's Watershed Enhancement Board program manager also honored AmeriCorps members by being our guest speaker. He caught the contagious energy and appreciation for the assistance AmeriCorps members had provided to local citizens' groups. He commented how important local, voluntary organizations were to watershed and fisheries efforts in Oregon where Threatened and Endangered Species Listings are changing our use of natural resources. As we handed out awards, a lion's awesome roar grabbed our attention through the open window. We may have walked more quickly back to our cars, but we left reflecting that in southern Oregon, AmeriCorps members are proud to help communities help themselves by getting things done, the community hosts are proud of what they are able to accomplish with their AmeriCorps members and the RC&D is proud to sponsor a USDA rural development team. EnviroCorps, MAY 30 1996 c/o Jennifer Thompson, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2115 SE Morrison, Portland, OR 97214. May 27, 1996. Dear Ms. Thompson, I am the parent coordinating the installation of a native plant garden at Markham Elementary School. Please convey my sincere thanks to the EnviroCorps volunteers who have been so helpful to us in this endeavor. All members of the team worked extremely hard, for longer than anticipated, to remove turf and prepare the ground for the plantings. They were also obviously interested in the project, and enthusiastically exchanged information with parents and children with whom they worked. Just recently, they returned to Markham to help unload a free delivery of barkdust, thus saving our school both time and money. The project would have been very much more difficult to complete without them. We appreciate the contributions of the EnviroCorps workers very much, and hope they will return to Markham to view the gratifying results of their labors whenever they choose. Sincerely, Amanda Fitz Amanda Fritz Director, Friends of Arnold Creek 4106 SW Vacuna Street, Portland, OR 97219. MAIL TRIBUNE MEDFORD, OREGON FEBRUARY 15, 1995 AmeriCorps update T he last time we wrote defending President Clinton's national service program. Amer- iCorps volunteers were up in Butte Falls, hammering away on improvements to the Butte Falls community hall. They're still in Butte Falls, working at the county library branch building, the fire hall and restrooms at the park. Earlier, they maintained national forest trails, planted trees, and worked on erosion-control projects. THE NATIONAL SERVICE program pro- vides young workers with a living stipend and money for college. But the GOP Congress is still eager to make AmeriCorps an example of its willingness to spare no "liberal" program (although it wants to spend more money for young soldiers to do make-work on obsolete mili- tary bases) - especially a program that Presi- dent Clinton can properly be proud of. Anyway, since that last editorial AmeriCorps crews are now helping improve the popular but heavily worn trail on Upper Table Rock. Liter- ally, your tax dollars at work. ASHLAND TIDINGS ASHLAND, OREGON JUNE 26, 1995 AmeriCorps forest project shows what can be done At the top of Morton Street in Ashland is a unique neigh- borhood of big beautiful homes with grand views, where res. idents can relax on their decks and watch the shadows play on the castern hillsides and follow the spring squalla as they sweep through the valicy. It's also one of Ashland's neighoos borhoods in the forest Interface. known for both its beauty and potential fire danger. Last week a crew of young people in the AmeriCorps program braved wel, steep slopes and wrestled with downed logs, dying trccs and poison oak to help make this area less of a fire danger. The city of Ashland owns about 1,000 acres of undevel- oped land, so the four acros of city land cleaned up by the Forest Service and AmeriCorps crew will not have a major impact on our city's vulnerability to fire. But the clean-up does illustrate the value of this national service program. AmeriCorps/USDA has three broad programs: Empowerment and And-Hunger, Rural Development, and Public Land and Environment. The work done in the Ashland watershed was part of the latter program, and the work is dispatched out of the Applegate Ranger District. Members of this hard-working and enthusiastic team live at the Star Gulch facility and are paid the equivalent of about $1,200 a month for living expenses and tuition credits. In addition to watershed work, the crews protect wetlands, restore recreation areas, increase handicap accessibility, and much more. The AmeriCorps program has been criticized by Rep. Newt Gingrich and others as being too expensive, but Impor- tant work is being donc and the long-range benefits are great in Icarned job skills and cducational incentives. Investments In education pay big dividends, as we have witnessed with the or Bill. The local project also serves as an example of what can be done 10 reduce fire danger even on sleep slopes with decades of accumulation of dcad fuel. The slash was piled up and covered with tarps for burning next fall. and enough dead and dying trees were hauled out of the area 10 generate $2,000 for the city's forest land clean-up fund. So private forest land owners take note. Even difficult property can be managed to reduce the danger of forest fires. You wun't be able to get an AmeriCorp team for private pro- jeels. but a 101 of good ideas and direction are available through the Ashland Fire Department and the local Forest Service ranger station. 600 NORTHEAST GRAND AVENUE PORTLAND, OREGON 97232 2736 REGIONAL SERVICES TEL 503 797 1700 FAX 503 797 1797 METRO March 24, 1995 Senator Mark Hatfield 711 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Hatfield: Attached is a resolution adopted March 23, 1995, by the Metro Council, in support of continued funding for the AmeriCorps program. We have found AmeriCorps to be a valuable tool to provide valuable work experience for urban youth and college students, while helping local projects aimed at cleaning and restoring the environment. We have local experience with AmeriCorps, through an EnviroCorps project employing 20 young people working to restore parts of the Columbia Slough and other fragile natural environments. This program is already producing results from a committed group of workers. We hope that you will give strong consideration to continuing funding for AmeriCorps on a national level, to continue producing benefits, like those already accruing to the Portland metropolitan region, in communities throughout the United States. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Ruth McFarland Mike Burton Presiding Officer Executive Officer Ed Washington Metro Councilor Recycled Paper I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING IS A COMPLETE AND EXACT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL THEREOF BEFORE THE METRO COUNCIL Jathy Roor Clerk of the Metro Council FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPRESSING ) RESOLUTION NO. 95-2119 SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL ) AMERICORPS PROGRAM ) Introduced by Councilor ) Ed Washington WHEREAS, The AmeriCorps program was established in June, 1994 to provide opportunities for young men and women across the country to work on conservation projects while earning a small stipend and college tuition credit; and WHEREAS, The AmeriCorps program also provides the opportunity for its participants to gain valuable work experience while contributing to their community; and WHEREAS, Metro is a participant in a local EnviroCorps program that is affiliated with AmeriCorps, which provides work experience for up to 20 young adults in helping to restore the Columbia Slough area adjacent to the former Whitaker School; and WHEREAS, The local EnviroCorps program provides an excellent opportunity for inner-city youth to serve their community by cleaning and restoring this part of the Columbia Slough, and serve their own interests by doing productive work; and WHEREAS, The EnviroCorps program is an excellent example of federal and local cooperation to achieve the multiple goals of assistance to our young people and environmental restoration; and WHEREAS, Reduction or elimination of funding for the program at the federal level will deprive residents of the Metro area and across the country from realizing the multiple benefits of this most worthwhile program; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Metro Council supports continued funding for the AmeriCorps program by the U.S. Congress, and directs that this resolution and a cover letter be sent to all members of Oregon's and southwest Washington's congressional delegations. ADOPTED this 23 day of March 1995. J. Ruth McFarland, Presiding Officer EAST MULTNOMAH SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 2115 S.E. Morrison Portland, Oregon 97214 Phone (503) 231-2270 March 6, 1996 Jennifer Thompson EnviroCorp 2115 SE Morrison Portland, OR 97214 Dear Jennifer: Thank you for participating in Cleaning Up Our Act - A Watershed Fair. EnviroCorp's presence contributed to the success of this community event which was attended by 198 adults and 101 youths and children. Enclosed please find an evaluation form. Please take a few minutes to give us your comments and return the form at your earliest convenience; a self-addressed envelope is also included. Your comments will help us to make next year's fair an occasion that better serves the needs of our exhibitors as well as those of homeowners and families who come to find out about water- friendly conservation practices. Thank you for your feedback. Sincerely, Patt Patt Opdyke Fair Coordinator Encl. Contains Recycled Materials Portland Community College June 6, 1996 EnviroCorps c/o East Multnomah SWCD 2115 SE Morrison Street Attention: Jennifer Thompson Dear Ms. Thompson, On behalf of Portland Community College, I would like to thank the following EnviroCorps Team: Michael Grosso, Joe Nichter, Jill Cox, Mike Metcalf, Lara Utman, Kirtsi Krejs, LaMarr Cannon, Cheng Cha, Jen Szolnoki, Angela Parker and Jim Closson for the work they did to improve our Wetlands. I think it appropriate to quote the Great Chief Seattle of the Dumwamish and Squamish, 1854: This we Know: "All things are connected like the blood that unites us. We did not weave the web of life, We are merely a strand in it. What we do to the web, we do to ourselves." The work the EnviroCorps Team did at Portland Community College is evident of the team's dedication to preserve the air, the land, the rivers, and the wild animals of earth for future generations of Americans to love and enjoy. It is my hope that EnviroCorps continue to do the good work they have started. Sincerely, P.O. Box 19000 Portland, Oregon 97280-0990 503/244-6111 Sylvia Sylvia Martinez marting Technical Skills Instructor College Board: Portland Community College Dana Anderson Norma Jean Germond Michael R. Hereford David Kish Karen McKinney Dan Saltzman Harold C. Williams President: Daniel F. Moriarty An Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity Institution PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS 10531 S.W. Capitol Highway / Portland, OR 97219 Telephone: 1 (503) 280-5681 Office of S the Principal MARKHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL May 31, 1996 JUN 5 - 1996 EnviroCorps c/o Jennifer Thompson Natural Resources Conservation Service 2115 SE Morrison Portland, OR 97214 Dear Ms. Thompson: As principal of Markham Elementary School I want to thank you for your assistance in our native plant garden. Your EnviroCorps volunteers were able and enthusiastic help. They provided assistance that children could not have offered. Your staff person, Emily Roth, did an outstanding job supervising our project. She was an excellent teacher and patient assistant. She has a fine blend of technical and personal skills that made her a joy to work with. I look forward to an opportunity to work with your excellent team. Sincerely, JJP- Jeanne F. Pace Principal MAR 26 1996 SMITH March 25, 1996 Envirocorps Team Portland, OR 97214 FRIENDS\of and BYBEE LAKES c/o East Multnomah County Water Conservation District of 2115 SE Morrison Re: Planting at Bybee Lake in Portland, March 2, 5, & 16th, 1996 Dear Envirocorps Team: The Friends of Smith & Bybee Lakes is a community based group that advocates the conservation, maintenance, restoration and enhancement of Portland. Oregon the Smith & Bybee Lakes Region as an historical remnant of the Columbia River Estuary System. This letter is to thank you for all of your wonderful assistance for our vegetation planting and shoreline restoration projects on Saturday, March 2, Tuesday, March 5, and Saturday, March 16th. Our group is truly indebted to you for your careful planting with native species, and the placement of these various species to achieve maximum benefit to the plants themselves and the animals that will inhabit this area. We were so fortunate to have your expertise that provided us with a beautifully illustrated planting plan and plant matrix; describing each The Friends of species, its characteristics, specific location needs and ultimate growth size. Smith & Bybee This information allowed us to give these plants the very best start in a less Lakes support the than optimal location. permanent protection of We appreciate your muscle power help to our neighborhood volunteer Smith & Bybee environmental organization. We could not have done it without you in Lakes in such a timely and professional manner. Your planting skills helped us to fulfill a grant from the City of Portland's Bureau of Environmental Services recognition that that funded this planting. The addition of beaver guards will continue to natural areas are protect these new additions to the Smith & Bybee Lakes ecosystem. a valuable resource in an As this planting is only the first step in the reclamation of a sand fill area, urban our group will monitor this site throughout the coming months and years, environment. watering, weeding, etc.; please come back any time to see how well these young plants are faring in the difficult growing conditions of this hot and sunny site. Again, thank you for all of your great work, we are truly thankful that an organization such as yours was available to help our group in protecting this fragile wetland area. Sincerely, Friends of Friends of Smith & Bybee Lakes Smith & Bybee Lakes P.O. Box 83862 Portland, OR anmyone 97203 Anne McLoughlin Secretary & Treasurer Mt. Tabor Middle School 5800 S.E. ASH / PORTLAND, OREGON / 280-5646 June 20, 1995 Dear Karen and the Envirocore Crew, Thank you so much for participating in the SWOOPE Project and the restoration of the Blue Lake Wetland. The field work was a valuable learning experience for all of my students. I feel fortunate to have been able to give my students the opportunity to work with such caring professionals on a "real life" environmental science project. Together we have removed some of the unwanted exotics and have identified and mapped many of the plants growing in and around the wetland. Next year we will need to continue these activities and several others. Ultimately, our goal is to develop a planting plan for the wetland to enhance the animal habitat in order to attract more native animals to the area. Thank you again for your help, time and support. I look forward to working with you again next year. Enclosed are thank you cards made by my students. Sincerely, 1+1 Teresa Whelan END OF SUMMER RALLY AUGUST 24-25, 1995 Oregon OUTH ONSERVATION CORPS September 5, 1995 Envirocorps at Metro Parks & Green Spaces STEERING Att: Jennifer Thompson COMMITTEE 600 NCE Grand Jeff Boyer Portland OR 97232-2736 AT&T Kevin Campbell Dear Jennifer, OYCC Board Andrew Dyke CRUE The first annual End-of-Summer Rally is history. We show over 90 participants plus the additional guests for the rally program. Without the combined Amanda Foshay Salem Convention & contributions and efforts of many people, this event could not have happened. Visitors Association Thanks for sending such a an energetic group of leaders to assist Andrew & Erik in Elizabeth Foster coordination of this event. Coldwell Banker Real Estate We have received positive feedback from participants. I believe they will remember Tami Goettsch with pride the fact that they accomplished a planned four hour trail building project Marion County Children & Families in less than two hours, the friends that they made from other parts of the State, and Commission the public acknowledgment that they and their work are important. Erik Marter SYNERGO Thank you again for your contribution! Barbara Roberts Salem City Parks Sincerely, Mim Swartz OYCC Staff Uin Mim Swartz OYCC Staff OREGON YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS 530 CENTER STREET NE, SUITE 300 [503]373-1283 SALEM, OR 97310 ABL ALYSON BREATHED COLLINS August 28, 1995 Jennifer Thompson Enviro Corp Coordinator METRO 600 N.E. Grand Avenue Portland, Oregon 97232 Dear Jennifer: Emily Roth and her swat team of Enviro Corp workers came to my rescue last Wednesday, like the answer to my wildest dream. She came out to the site once, to assess what services or advice she might be able to offer. Based on my limited resources available to fix my drastically compromised hillside on Arnold Creek, Emily concieved of a plan, gathered the necessary resources and faxed me a list of equipment I needed to provide. We set a work date - they showed up on-site earlier than expected - we put on good music, my children baked cookies and Emily, Tamara and their crew of incredibly hard working, relentless and dedicated workers sweated until the job was done! I have never experienced private sector businesses that run as efficiently, timely and professionally! Emily and your staff are a real and wonderfully valuable asset to our community. Thank you for all you do. Best regards, Alyson Breathed Collins 11006 SW Sixteenth Drive Portland, Oregon 97219 OF PORTL AND DFC 6 - 1995 AUDUBON SOCIETY OF PORTLAND Inspiring people to love and protect nature. December 5, 1995 Jennifer Thompson Enviocorps c/o East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District 2115 SE Morrison Portland, OR 97214 Dear Jennifer, I wanted to take the time to thank you and the Envirocorps for coming through for Portland Audubon on November 24th. As you know I was at my wits end trying to find a crew to help us with setting up our Wild Arts Festival after the expected group fell through at the last minute. I sincerely appreciate your efforts in putting together the exceptional group of folks that came and helped out. There were many comments on how efficient and smoothly set-up went. Of course, this was not the first time Envirocorps has helped Portland Audubon help the community. Your crews and individual interns have always been dependable and hard working. Rich and his crew again demonstrated this on the 24th. I applaud the Envirocorps efforts and look forward to working with you in the future! Sincerely, XOV Ron Carley Conservation Outreach Coordinator 5151 NW Cornell Road, Portland, Oregon 97210 503/292-6855 FAX 503/292-1021 Printed on recycled paper. THEUNIVERSITYOF PORTLAND OFFICE OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES November 13, 1995 Terri Envirocorps 2115 SE Morrison Portland, OR 97214 Dear Terri, Oh, what a night!! Thank you very much for taking time out of your busy schedule for Life Trek: Beyond U.P. last Wednesday. It was a complete success, due mainly to your presence! The energy level in the lounge was very high and very positive Wednesday evening. The UP student body was able to pick up a lot of extremely useful information for making that big post-graduate decision. Enclosed is a copy of the list of the interested students who attended the informational evening. We will follow up with these attendants and assist them in making further connections. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact the office @ (503) 283-7132. Thank you again!!! Sincerely Sarah Jonard Petreen Malone Sarah Leonard Petria Malone Student Coordinator Director 5000 NORTH WILLAMETTE BOULEVARD PORTLAND, OREGON 97203-5798 PHONE: (503) 283-7132 600 NORTHEAST GRAND AVENUE REGIONAL SERVICES PORTLAND, OREGON 97232 2736 TEL 503 797 1700 FAX 503 797 1797 METRO November 15, 1995 To: Envirocorps Members that were at Blue Lake Wetlands From: Lynn Wilson, Grants Coordinator Lynn I want to take a moment and tell you how much I appreciate your efforts at the Blue Lake Wetlands on November 6 & 7. You were an outstanding group of individuals and when Jennifer told me that many of you had not worked with this age group, I was astounded. You all worked so well with those youngsters and gave them positive direction and support, that I figured this was just another day in the field for you. The smoothness of the operation was because of your mentorship. Productivity was extremely high, over 900 plants got put in the ground because of you, individually or because of your leadership, which I really feel is the most important. I have worked with all ages of individuals. I have been a high school Biology teacher for 13 years and this is one of the most successful outings I have experienced. And I have had a few and some very good ones. I want to send a heartfelt thank you and hope you can continue to work with us. Recycled Paper YWCA Portland YWCA of Portland Centers November 21, 1995 Downtown . (503) 294-7400 1111 SW 10th Avenue Envirocorps Portland, Oregon 97205 FAX (503) 294-7399 c/o Jennifer Thompson East Multnomah Soil Conservation District 2115 SE Morrison East County (503) 248-5480 2900 SE 122nd Avenue Portland OR 97214 Portland, Oregon 97236 FAX (503) 248-3490 Dear Jennifer, Northeast (503) 721-1750 5630 NE MLK Blvd Thank you for organizing and supervising the volunteers who Portland, Oregon 97211 FAX (503) 721-1751 painted our second floor school rooms. They look wonderful. It would have cost us approximately $6,300 to hire a professional paint crew to do the work you and your volunteers did. Please St. Johns . (503) 721-6750 8010 N Charleston convey our thanks to all the members of your group who were Portland, Oregon 97203 FAX (503) 721-6751 involved. We are very grateful for your time and effort and we are grateful Westwind Office (503) 294-7474 1111 SW 10th Avenue that you thought of us. The YWCA is always willing to work with Portland, Oregon 97205 FAX (503) 294-7473 groups to foster community involvement especially among teens. We hope you will think of involving us at your next conference. Westwind Site (503) 994-2393 2353 N Three Rocks Road Sincerely, Otis, Oregon 97368 FAX (503) 994-5216 Kathy Kathy Batz YWCA Volunteer Coordinator cc: Tricia Long Oregon Commission for National and Community Service Portland State University 369 Neuberger Hall PO Box 751 YWCA of Portland for the advancement of women and Portland OR 97207-0751 the elimination of racism and other forms of discrimination. A United Way Member Agency YWCA of Portland: Continuing to Make a Difference Recycled Paper 600 NORTHEAST GRAND AVENUE I PORTLAND, OREGON 97232 2736 REGIONAL SERVICES TEL 503 797 1700 FAX 503 797 1797 Metro October 24, 1995 Jennifer Thompson Envirocorp Re: Envirocorp's Contribution to Salmon Festival Dear Jennifer, I just wanted to take a moment to personally thank you and all the Envirocorp team members for the contribution of time and energy to the 12th Annual Salmon Festival. As you've probably heard by now, this event equaled or exceeded our previous attendance record of 10,000. This kind of public response can create problems for an event which depends heavily on volunteers. However, this year we were able to rely on members of the Envirocorp team to provide additional assistance in a number of areas. This extra "edge" allowed us to fully respond to the added demand of so many attendees. I personally had the opportunity to work with a number of Envirocorp volunteers in the Salmon Bake area. I was impressed by their willingness to help out on short notice. Quite frankly, we would have been in trouble on Saturday without their help. Again, thanks to you and team members for your flexibility and dedication. Both characteristics contributed to a very successful event. Sincerely, Charl Charles Ciecko, Director Regional Parks & Greenspaces :/staff/James/Chartie/let.11:/October 24. 1995 Recycled Paper STATE OF GRESHAM CITY OF GRESHAM Department of Environmental Services 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR 97030-3813 1905 (503) 669-2549 FAX (503) 661-5927 Gregory E. DiLoreto May 6, 1996 Director Development Engineering MAY 8- 1996 Guy Graham Ms. Jennifer Thompson Development Engineer EnviroCorps Parks & Recreation Division 2115 SE Morrison Julee Conway Manager Portland, OR 97214 Sanitary Sewer & Wastewater Treatment Plant Division Dear Jennifer, Gareth Ott Manager On behalf of the City of Gresham Environmental Services, Stormwater Stormwater Division Mel Miracle and Parks & Recreation Divisions, I would like to thank the EnviroCorps Manager crew for their work to make Oregon Day of Service a success. Your Transportation Division Dave Rouse crews were extremely helpful during preparations and to volunteers at Manager the event. Water Division Dale Anderson Manager Rich Melo and Cheng Cha were responsible for much of the overall Office of Solid Waste & Recycling coordination of the project. They did a wonderful job and deserve much Lynda Kotta of the credit for the successful event. They diligently worked to develop Manager a planting plan and order all of the planting materials for the day. Customer Unfortunately, heavy rains the week before the big day changed some of Lane Manager these plans, but they quickly assessed the situation and re-evaluated the Office of Support Services plans. The actual event ran smoothly thanks to the methodology they Shar Escudero Manager developed to organize the 200 volunteers. I would again like to thank Rich, Cheng and the rest of the EnviroCorps crews for their dedication to the community and the environment. Sincerely, Amy Amy Cortese Stormwater Division Printed on recycled paper 02/22/95 10:41 202 205 1181 USDA FS ADM 5. 002/002 MARK O. HATFIELD MARK O. HATFIELD SPECIAL DISTRICTS CENTER you CENTER STREET N.E., SUITE 305 ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER SALEM. OR 97301 121 S.W. SALMON STREET. SUITE 1420 PORTLAND. OR 97204 Hnited States Senate WASHINGTON, DC 20510-3701 June 23, 1994 Dear Friend: The National Community Service Act of 1993 has provided the foundation upon which the Administration and Congress created a "domestic peace corps" called AmeriCorps. In this program, young Americans will receive educational grants in exchange for their national service work. As part of this program, the newly formed Northwest Service Academy has received support to sponsor ninety individuals eighteen years and older to work on projects which will focus on unmet needs in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to completing worthwhile projects, Academy participants will learn civic responsibility by serving their communities. At the end of ten months of service, each participant will receive a post-service benefit of $4,725 toward college tuition, or if they have graduated, to repay a college loan. Communities will be mobilized to address their unique needs by assistance from the federal government, which will provide $6.00 for every $1.00 raised from the private sector. I believe this model holds tremendous potential for new public- private partnerships and I urge your support for the Northwest Service Academy, an Oregon/Washington program. Your participation will ensure continued education for participants and completion of important projects in our Northwest communities. With best regards. Sincerely, Impricant MOH:aw PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER JUL-10-1995 14:23 NRCS/SW OREGON RC&D 503 955 9574 P.02/02 DOUG ROBERTSON JOYCE MORGAN MIKE WINTERS 1036 S.E. Douglas Ave. Room 217 DOUGLAS Roscburg. Oregon 97470 (503) 440-4201 COUNTY July 3, 1995 Ms. Pat McVein Americorps P.O. Box 158 Drain, Oregon 97435 Dear Pat: I would like to extend my appreciation as the Chair of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners and the Umpqua Regional Council or Governments for your assistance and help last week at the Ecosystem Investment Team meeting. Your willingness to take care of the little details counts for so much on such a full-day of activity. Please accept my thanks for taking such good care of all of us at the Civic Center and helping with the dishes! Sincerely. Lupe Margon Joyce Morgan Chair. Board of Commissioners TOTAL P.02 Dear Cheng, 5-31-96 Hi how are you doing? me l am fine. Thank you for hasting nearned really l learned how hard this job is, and appreciate it. l really a let. l noticed how hard you work. l really enjoyed talking to you l had a really great time. This experience meant evenything to me once again Thank you. Sincerly. R.H.S. Lee Viong SMITH February 27, 1996 and LaMarr Cannon Lara Utman Envirocorps - Portland State University FRIENDS of BYBEE LAKES Harrison Street Building PO Box 751 Portland, OR 97207 Dear LaMarr and Lara, and the PSU Envirocorps members: Portland. Oregon The Friends of Smith & Bybee Lakes is a community based group that advocates the conservation, maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the Smith & Bybee Lakes Region as an historical remnant of the Columbia River Estuary System. This letter is to thank you for your incredible Planting Plan and Lake. Planting Matrix for our revegetation project on the west end of Bybee Our group is truly indebted to you for your careful planning regarding native species, the combination of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, and the placement of these various species to achieve maximum benefit to the plants themselves and the animals that will inhabit this The Friends of area. Smith & Bybee Lakes support the Your dedication to this neighborhood volunteer environmental permanent protection of organization is extraordinary. We can utilize your colorful planting Smith & Bybee plan as a requirement of the Bureau of Environmental Services grant that funded this planting, as well as an educational tool for schools Lakes in learning about native vegetation and ecosystem maintenance and recognition that natural areas are enhancement. We know that we will be able to count on you and your group to get physical and do some serious digging on March 2, our a valuable planting day. We have an ambitious 1/2 acre site to plant, and we resource in an certainly appreciate all of your assistance! urban environment. As this planting is only the first step in the reclamation of a sand fill area, our group will monitor this site throughout the coming months and years, watering, weeding and adding beaver guards; and we know that the Envirocorps students are always willing to help! Again, thank you for all of your great work so far, and we will see you on Saturday! Sincerely, Friends of Friends of Smith & Bybee Lakes Smith & Bybee Lakes P.O. Box 83862 Portland, OR 97203 Anne McLoughlin Secretary & Treasurer 3/12/9 August Macke Cartentor/Carden Gate, 1914 Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, München Aus dem Kunstbuch/from the art book: August Macke, Die Tunisreise/August Macke: Tunisia (German edition) Prestel, München What a team! the help Thanks for all pasters & flurs austribu ting helping with set-of Thanks Patt visitors greeting Fair * running the door prize table clowning & facepainting FANS OF FANNO CREEK MAR 19 1996 March 17, 1996 Dear Envirocorps Members; Thank you so much for your wonderful leadership on the Fanno Creek project March 9th. The reason the project went so smoothly was because of your skills and mentorship with the community. I got a chance to hear and watch each site leader and I was once more impressed with your communications skills. It was also refreshing to know that your expertise in these kinds of projects was utilized. How nice to have you come over and say, "well, we don't have enough plants here or too many there and we need to substitute these plants because we don't have those plants. and so forth. I love working with you all. I have never run into such a great group of people in my life, except maybe my ecology club at David Douglas this is pretty high praise from an old biology teacher! I hope we will have more chances to work together before your tenure is up. Thank you for making Saturday such a great success and a positive experience for all, including myself. Most sincerely, Ly Lynn Wilson Project Manager fannoenv 03/26/96 16:00 503 280 5663 RR2000 1 001 Roosevelt High School Renaissance 2000 Job Shadow Program 6941 N. Central, Portland, OR. 97203 503-280-5260 x478 fax: 280-5663 To: Jennifer Thompson, Envirolorps fax: 231-227 From: Michele Hirschhorn Hello Jennifer, We got a lot of positive feedback from the students hosted by Cheng Cha. The Hmong students said they were happy to have the opportunity to experience a job shadow in their native language, and to be able meet someone new. They recognized that if they want to get the job they are interested in, then they cannot afford to be lazy. They also wrote that they understood the importance of higher education, and goal planning. Lastly they wrote that working within a group is not only a vital experience, but also makes work more fun. Thank you again for participating in the program! Sincerely, Michele Hirschhorn Program Assistant MAR-26-1996 15:17 503 280 5663 P.01 100 Journal Entry from Lamarr Cannon EnviroCorps Full-fime member Portland, OR SAT JAN 1 What A Great DAY . ! we had both teams working together all day - we Started out Salvaging native plants from an area in Tualitin that was going to be bulldozed. we saved A TON of oregon grape, salal, Sward fan, trailing blackberry, willow the haulnut, oceanspiey thimbelperry we planted a bunch at the the amount of plants they ST Johns Lendfill easily doubling had with their $300 budget And we still had hundreds of dollars middle school. The Rain let up of plants left to donate to the when we got to the landfill and as we drove to the planting area Blue heran after Blue heran would poke its head up and fly away - we usually Sie one or two out there but on Saturday we Saw more than 20! it was amazing to See all at once their normal habitat So many of the large birds must have been flooded out - the Slough was Suchy high it felt on this planting project - it was great to do a goo d job all done in one day and we really boosed the magnitude 101 of the project with the Sal uaged plants. the cover were providing will boost the bird population and the diversily of plants will create an OASIS we doing something for all those in the grass lands - \ felt like we heron at the landfill on a RAINY DAY 600 NORTHEAST GRAND AVENUE PORTLAND. OREGON 97232 2736 TEL 503 197 1700 FAX 503 797 1797 SEP 1 3 1995 Jennifer Thompson Metro METRO 600 NE Grand Ave. Portland, OR 97232 Dear Jennifer: September 8, 1995 Enclosed you will find the final Whitaker Ponds Concept Master Plan. The Metro Council adopted the Master Plan on June 1, 1995. We had 100 copies of the Master Plan made and will notify interested citizens that they are available on a first come first served basis. We also wanted to be sure that the Whitaker Ponds project partners each have a copy. We would like to thank you again for all that you have contributed to this project. This project provides opportunities for project partners to realize commonly shared goals for natural area protection. With the collaboration of interested project partners, natural areas like the Whitaker Ponds can be preserved for the enjoyment of generations to come. The Final Master Plan differs in a few areas from the Draft Master Plan. Chapter IV of the Final Master Plan-discusses phased implementation for the relocation of the northernmost ball field (see Pg. 38, Active Recreation, second paragraph). Chapter V now includes cost estimates for recommended site improvements (see Pg. 45). The appendix now includes public comment letters in response to the Draft Master Plan; the Metro Council Resolution adopting the Final Master Plan and additional public involvement materials. As you may recall, environmental testing and purchase of the Klein property (junkyard on NE 47th Ave.) were the top two priorities for initial plan implementation. We are pleased to report that results from the Level I and Level II Environmental testing for the Klein property met our acquisition parameters and the property is now in Metro ownership. Clean up activities continue on the parcel thanks to assistance from the City of Portland's Bureau of Environmental Services(BES) and EnviroCorps. Other Phase 1 activities continue as Metro, in association with the City of Portland (BES) and Multnomah County, work with interested landowners to acquire other priority parcels in the Whitaker Ponds Master Plan area. Yours truly, Chark Jene Hart Charles Ciecko, Director Jane Hart, Project Manager Regional Parks and Greenspaces Department Encl. Recycled Paper CC: Central NE Neighbors: Erwin Bergman EnviroCorps: Jennifer Thompson, Barry Messer, Emily Roth, Dianna Pope, Brian White Lakeside Little League: Karen Shade, Renee Zollitsch, Margaret Speck Lila Wallace Readers Digest Fund: Peter Howell Multnomah County Board of Commissioners: Commissioner Stein, Commissioner Hansen Multnomah County Dept. of Environmental Services: Betsy Williams, Gordon Howard Multnomah County Drainage District #1: Tim Hayford Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: Kin Daily, Al Smith Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation: Rod Brobeck, Kim MacColl, Marcia Hartman Pacific Power and Light Co.: Debbie Fellman Portland Public Schools: Dr. John Bierwirth, Pamela Brown, Sally Creasman, Edna Mae Pittman Portland Bur. of Environmental Serv.: Cathryn Collis, Dave Kleiwer, Chee Choy, Liane Scull Portland Parks and Recreation: Dave Yamashita, Jim Sjulin Trust for Public Land: Bowen Blair, Jim Desmond Urban League of Portland: Tahja Jackson NOTE: The copies I gave you are to be shared with Enciroloup Spansors tmembers. Barry Messan & Cennly will receive their our apes. Limited complimentary capies are being distributed to partners game 2 11-9-95 DEAR TERRI, THANK you FOR your TIME AND SPIRIT CAST NIGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY of PORTLAND. YOUR PENSPECTIVE FROM WORKING INA PROGRAM is VITAL To OVR OUTREACH. THANKS AGAINFOR your CONTRIBUTION. BEST WISHES AND I WILL BE IN TOUCH. KEEP UPTHE GOOD work - Inicia JUL-10-1995 14:23 NRCS/SW OREGON RC&D 503 955 9574 P.02/02 DOUG ROBERTSON JOYCE MORGAN MIKE WINTERS 1036 S.E. Douglas Ave. Room 217 Roscburg. Oregon 97470 (503) 440-4201 DOUGLAS COUNTY July 3, 1995 Ms. Pat McVein Americorps P.O. Box 158 Drain, Oregon 97435 Dear Pat: I would like to extend my appreciation as the Chair of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners and the Umpqua Regional Council of Governments for your assistance and help last week at the Ecosystem Investment Team meeting. Your willingness to take care of the little details counts for so much on such a full-day of activity. Please accept my thanks for taking such good care of all of us at the Civic Center and helping with the dishes! Sincerely. jupe Margon Joyce Morgan Chair. Board of Commissioners TOTAL P.02 600 NORTHEAST GRAND AVENUE PORTLAND OREGON 97232 2736 TEL 503 797 1700 FAX 503 797 1797 Metro To: Jennifer Thompson and EnviroCorps From: Ann Ishimaru Aml Re: Smith and Bybee Lakes Day Date: 5/2/95 Thanks to the efforts and commitment of so many dedicated people like you, Smith and Bybee Lakes Day was an outstanding event. I have had many comments about the high educational value of the stations, the outstanding work of the students, and how much fun visiting kids had seeing native wildlife, fishing, and participating in the hands-on stations. The mural and banners were much admired by visitors, many of whom were surprised to discover they had been painted by middle school students. And even the weather decided to cooperate for the duration of the event (I heard that elsewhere in the city it was pouring rain). Smith and Bybee Lakes Day was such a success this year that it looks as though it will become an annual event. As such, any suggestions or changes for next year would be very welcome. Please feel free to call me at 797-1886 with your comments. I think we succeeded in helping people to explore the many opportunities for enjoying Smith and Bybee lakes and even opened the door for some people who had never been to the area before. Thanks again for your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm! Ann The were mem appreciated folks they Please for are all their let Greatey various you help for prices all stamps your work together with ml Mark pritting playing the rubber Frices the Paper JUL-10-1995 11:03 P.20 NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE Steering Committee Agencies April 25, 1995 AmeriCorps*VISTA April 27, 1995 Cascade Education Corps EnviroCorps Kennedy Middle School Ms. Jennifer Thompson Looking Glass Job Center c/o EnviroCorps Portland METRO Northwest Service Academy NE Grand Avenue Oregon Commission on Portland, Oregon 97212 Children and Families Dear Jennifer: Oregon Commission for National and Community Service Just a note to thank you for your help in orchestrating the McDonald's Farm Oregon Department of project for National Day of Service on Tuesday. It sounds like your site in stion Corbett accommodated lots of people. I can't wait to see the photos and/or video! 1 Food Bank I am enclosing some leftover buttons -- I'd appreciate it if you would pass these Oregon Youth Conservation along to your AmeriCorps members (and to anyone else who would like one!) Corps There were a few YSA* tee shirts but they disappeared in a hurry. I'm checking osu Extension Service with their D.C. headquarters to see if we might get our hands on more. North Portland Youth In the meantime, I'm enclosing a copy of the Project Evaluation form. I would Conservation Corps appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to complete the sheet and return it Synergo in the enclosed self-addressed envelope. The Oregon Governors' School Thank you again for your help. And if you are ever on campus, I hope you will The Volunteer Center stop by the Commission Office so that we can meet. Yours truly, Clearinghouse Address: Oregon Commission for National and Community Service Kate Clinton-Jacky PSU/Neuberger Hall Rm. 369 Special Projects Coordinator PO Box 751 Portland, Oregon 97207 Tel: (503) 725-5903 *Youth Service America 826-4865 03) 725-3693 BECAUSE NO ONE SHOULD BE HUNGRY TOTAL P.20 South Carolina Commissioner. Douglas E. Bryant DHEC Board: Richard E. Jabbour. DDS. Chairman William E. Applegate. III. Roben J. Stripling. Jr_ Vice Chairman John H. Burnas Sandra J. Molander, Secretary Tony Graham. Jr., MD Department of Health and Environmental Control John B. Pate. MO 2600 Bull Street Columbia. SC 29201 Promoting Health. Protecting the Environment December 9. 1994 Mr. Mark Berkland State Conservationist USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service 1835 Assembly Street, Room 950 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Dear Mr. Berkland, I am writing to express my appreciation for the work performed by the Americorps Greenwood No. Two Volunteer team. Initially, I had submitted a proposal for the Americorps volunteers to code SCDHEC's water classifications on hardcopy maps of the state's stream system for a nine county area. I had anticipated this work effort would take approximately three to four weeks. Work was to begin October 17, 1994, with a completion date of November 17th. The team finished the initial task within a week's time and continued to complete the water classification coding for the entire state. The process incorporated a rigorous quality assurance/quality control program that the volunteers adhered to diligently. In addition, the team labeled and sleeved 2,000 photographs associated with our National Aerial Photography Program, indexed and inventoried hundreds of topographics maps, keyed in historic data on our state's water classifications and accompanied staff field biologists on sampling expeditions. For each team member their week consisted of traveling one day to the SCDHEC's Central office in Columbia to key in data and assist in GIS coding, one day travel to meet with the field biologist for sampling, two days in the Greenwood Office for stream map coding and on their 'Free Friday' cleared and developed nature trails and erected fences at an Earth Education Resource Center in Laurens. Days began at 8:00 sharp and whether they were traveling from Augusta, Laurens or Greenwood, all volunteers arrived at the various work locations promptly. The Americorps volunteers were always professional and enthusiastic about their work, maintaining a wonderful sense of humor even when tasks became difficult or tedious. Each volunteer was a joy to work with and-cannot overstate how appreciative SCDHEC is of being the recipient of the work produced from the volunteer's effort. 1 believe the Americorps Program has established a wonderful beginning with this initial effort from the Greenwood Office and I wish the program continued success with future endeavors. You can be proud of the work the Greenwood No. Two team has accomplished. Again, I appreciate the opportunity to have been associated with the Americorps Program. Sincerely yours, Jeansie Jeannie Pickett Eidson Pickett Eidsox Environmental Quality Manager cc: Wally Turner, USDA-NRCS Jim Wilson, USDA, Americorps Coordinator Russ Sherer, SCDHEC WPC Bureau Chief Glenn Trofatter, SCDHEC WPC Division Director Dave Payne, SCDHEC WPC Section Manager Americorps Greenwood No. Two Team recycled paper TELEPHONE: (803) 445-2112 RIFF O. DUDLEY RUSHTON (803) 445-2116 COUNTY 205 E. CHURCH ST. SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29138 January 20, 1995 Mark W. Berkland State Conservationist Natural Resources Conservation Service 135 Assembley Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Dear Sir; As Sheriff of Saluda County and being in charge of the Jail and Dispatch Services for the Sheriff's Office, The Saluda Police Department, The Ridge Spring Police Department, Nine(9) Fire Departments in the county along with having to communicate with State Highway Patrol through the Greenwood District Offfice as well The Department of Social Services, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, the local Department of Probation-Parole and Pardon Services, and local Wildlife officers through Edgefield Wildlife, no one realize the importance of more than I. I have found that there is a lot of preliminary work to be done be ore 911 can become a reality. this is not only time consuming, but also expensive. this created a problem, as I was not sure where this money or the qualified personnel would come from to undertake such an enormous and tedious task. Fortunately however, I was informed by our Chamber of Commerce of an organization called- AmeriCorps and the services they offer. This has been a blessing to us. The job these young people have done has been very professional. We are not only very pleased with their work but also impressed with the way it was done. To you Sir and AmeriCorps we are forever greatful. Sincerely, Dudley Ruslton Sheriff Dudley Rushton DR/mrw The Saluda County Chamber of Commerce LAW RANGE COMPLETED TELEPHONE: (803) 445-3055 LUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29138 FAX: (803) 445-9495 OF February 6, 1995 Mark W. Berkland State Conservationist Natural Resources Conservation Service 1835 Assembly Street Columbia SC 29201 Dear Mr. Berkland: On behalf of the Saluda County Chamber of Commerce, I wish to express my thanks to the NRCS for their assistance in allowing us the opportunity to witness firsthand the services of AmeriCorps volunteers in our community from January 3 through January 25th. The Newberry I team; Diggs Hill, Abbe Gage, Karen Kinard, Madeline Cislo, and John E. Morgan III exhibited sunny attitudes, abundant energy, and a willingness to work that will be hard to match by anyone else. Their work was so extremely significant to our project here for the implementation of the "911" program. The team divided the county, researched information and gathered data, physically visited and inventoried every road in the county and prepared maps showing the location of homes, hazards, roads, etc. They developed spread sheet information identifying five fire districts in the county and computerized all the data. The information will now be assembled into revised maps of the county which will be distributed to the emergency and law enforcement personnel. The AmeriCorps Newberry I team touched the lives of every resident of Saluda County with their work in a very short time, and we truly appreciate having met and known them all. We do look forward to seeing our friends again soon. Please extend our thanks for an excellent job! A photo is enclosed. Sincerely, Carees Williams Carol S. Williams Executive Secretary Enclosure C Mr. Dan Guy District Conservationist, Saluda County SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Department of Natural Resources OF NATURAL RESOURCES James A. Timmerman, Jr., Ph.D. February 9, 1995 Director 205 Yosemite Drive W. Brock Conrad, Jr. Greenwood, S.C. 29649 Deputy Director for Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Mr. Mark Berkland, State Conservationist USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service 1850 Assembly Street Strom Thurmond Building, Room 950 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Dear Mr. Berkland: I would like to thank you and your staff, especially Jim Wilson, for the assistance provided to Wildlife Management Region II, S. C. Department of Natural Resources, by the Greenwood 1 AmeriCorps team. The team was eager and enthusiastic and, other than initial instructions, went about their tasks with little need for supervision by my staff. They posted about 100 miles of Wildlife Management Area boundary with about 900 signs, coded over 3,000 deer data cards, and used GPS technology to obtain location and size information on 30 of our permanent wildlife openings. Along with our personnel they helped in control burning about 300 acres to improve wildlife habitat and erected 24 new wood duck nest boxes. The members of team, Chris Bever, Angi Paulus, Susan Miller, Sherell Stevens and Chad Weston, showed considerable interest in and appreciation for the wildlife resources of the area, even though their career choices lay in other fields. Hopefully their brief exposure will help them be more aware of the need for natural resource conservation as they pursue their C? eers I am hopeful that we will be able to obtain the assistance of another AmeriCorps team either later this year or in future years. Their help will make a significant impact on our ability to more effectively management the wildlife resources of the area. Sincerely, Robert Gooding Regional Wildlife Biologist cc: Tim Ivey EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AGENCY PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Edgefield County Tax Collector Month Linda B. Priest Tax Collector SUITE 203 129 Courthouse Square EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA 29824 (803) 637-4068 FEBRUARY 16, 1995 MR. MARK BERKLAND STATE CONSERVATIONIST USDA-NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE COLUMBIA, SC 29201 DEAR MR. BERKLAND: THIS LETTER IS TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION FOR THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE AMERICORP TEAM IN EDGEFIELD COUNTY. THE AMERICORP VOLUNTEERS FOR OUR COUNTY CONSISTED OF CHAD WESTON, ANGI PAULUS, CHRIS BEVER, SHERRELL STEVENS AND SUSAN MILLER. THEY DID A ROAD INVENTORY TO HELF US IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 911 SYSTEM HERE. THERE HAD BEEN NO ACCURATE RECORDS UPDATED AS TO ALL ROADS AND ROAD NAMES IN OUR COUNTY IN A LONG TIME. DUE TO THEIR EFFORTS, WE NOW ARE ABLE TO CONTINUE WITH THE NAMING OF ROADS. OUR TEAM HAD A VERY PROFESSIONAL AND ORGANIZED OUTLOOK ON THE PROJECT. THERE WAS NEVER A DAY THAT WENT BY THAT THEY WERE NOT A BLESSING TO US. PERSONALLY, I CAME TO KNOW EACH FERSONALITY TRAIT AND I HOFE WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A LASTING FRIENDSHIP BECAUSE THEY ARE VERY DEAR FRIENDS TO ME. IN APPRECIATION FOR EDGEFIELD COUNTY AND THE 911 PROGRAM, I SAY "THANK YOU". SINCERLY, Xinda LINDA PRIEST AND MIKE CASEY E911 COORDINATORS FOR EDGEFIELD COUNTY CC: MS. MARTHA RICH. ACTING CO. ADM. MR. JIM WILSON, AMERICORPS COORDINATOR MR. CHAD WESTON, AMERICORP VOLUNTEER South Carolina Commissioner: Douglas E. Bryant DHEC Board: John H. Burriss, Chairman Richard E. Jabbour. DDS Sandra J. Molander, Secretary William M. Hull. Jr., MD Roger Leaks. Jr. Department of Health and Environmental Control 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Promoting Health. Protecting the Environment June 14, 1995 Mr. Mark Berkland USDA/NRCS 1835 Assembly St. Columbia, SC 29209 Dear Mark, I just wanted to take a mome... iu write and tell you the wonderful job the AmeriCorps group did for us. We offer a kindergarten through 12th grade solid waste curriculum to schools across the state at no charge. The curriculum, which was developed by DHEC in conjunction with a statewide group of teachers and the S.C. Department of Education, has been available since January 1994. Since its introduction, almost 3,000 teachers have been trained on the curriculum in 75 of the state's 91 school districts. The AmeriCorps group, led by John E. Morgan III, reviewed the curriculum and researched parallel materials and contacted the organizations for that information. The group also did cost analysis for each of the 160-plus lessons. Morgan, Diggs Hill, Jr., Karen Kinard, Madeline Cislo and Abby Gage worked quickly and thoroughly. Each of their projects will provide us with much needed information and make the curriculum a better product. We would be honored to have them back for another project. Sincerely, Wese- W. wall William W. Culler, Director Division of Solid Waste Management recycled paper Millio Forest Lake Elementary School 6801 BROOKFIELD ROAD COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29206 OF THE PRINCIPAL PHONE: 803-782-0470 April 21, 1995 Mr. Mark Berkland USDA NRCS 1835 Assembly Street, Room 950 Columbia, SC 29201 Dear Mr. Berkland: On behalf of the entire Forest Lake Elementary community, I would like to thank your Americore Volunteers, Madeline Cislo, Diggs Hall, and Karen Kinard. These students made our School Improvement Council's Beautification Project a reality. Their hard work has begun the process of creating an outdoor learning environment for our community of learners. Our students will benefit from the positive role modeling of these fine college students. Everyone involved with Forest Lake has admired the efforts of the Americore Volunteers. Neighbors have already inquired about how they can contribute their own time and talents to continue the elopment of an outdoor classrooms. Our vision is now becoming a reality and the involvement of everyone is critical to the success of our dreams. Again, thank you for providing these excellent students to Forest Lake Elementary School. We truly appreciate their contribution to our community. Sincerely, Martha R Roberts Martha R. Roberts Principal EXCELLENCE NEDUCATION RICHLAND School District TWO United States Natural 301 University Ridge Department of Resources Suite 4800 Agriculture Conservation Greenville, S. C. 29601 Service Telephone (803) 467-2775 FAX (803) 467-2774 MEMORANDUM TO: Walley Turner ASTC (P) FROM: Dave Demarest Dup Urban Resources Conservationist DATE: June 14, 1995 SUBJECT: Commendation of Americorps Team G1 I just wanted to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the work done by Americorps Team G1. Their work done on the Happy Hearts Community Center/Park was outstanding. Team members Chris Beaver, Susan Miller, Angi Paulus, Sherrell Stevens and Becky Wooten should be commended for their dedication. eir enthusiasm and genuine community concern was most admirable. The comments I have received from the sponsor Mike Hendrix of the Greenville County Recreation Commission have been most favorable and have also mirrored my above comments. Americorps is truly a worthwhile program that is fortunate to have Team G1. quality people like the five young people that make up Americorps DWD:sh CC: Jimmy Sanders Sherrell Stevens/Team Leader G1 an esources Conservation Service, Soil Conservation Service, agency of the States Department of Agriculture AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THE United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SERVICE malks wh OTHER COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD POST OFFICE BOX 308 is this REFER TO: CHESNEE, SOUTH CAROLINA 29323 team, June 16, 1995 Mr. Mark Berkland Natural Resource Conservation Service 1835 Room 950 Columbia, SC 29201 Dear Sir: An Americorp Team, led by Chris Bever, has just com-leted two weeks of work at Cowpens National Battlefield. I was very much impressed with them as I was the team which worked for us at Ninety Six National Historic Site. The young people who worked on these teams did high-quality and long-lasting work. They were dedicated, hard working, enthusiastic, and self-motivated. And they were ready to do anything which we asked of them. A major distraction I first noticed when I arrived at Cowpens was the red clay banks covered with weeds at the entrance of the ark. We desperately needed to do something about this problem rea so this crew was asked to conceive and design a landscape plan and then implemented it by creating plant beds in these troublesome locations. This they did in exemplary fashion along with developing plans for future expansion. Other projects at Cowpens were the building of a map case for our hanging park construction blueprints, park drawings and maps; reorganizing our research library so researchers can find needed materials; striping of our parking area particularly the handicapped slots; and assisting the park staff in preparing for the Mighty Moo festivities. This yearly event was made special by the dedication of the model ship to honor the men who served on the namesake of the Battle of Cowpens. The assistance provided by the Americorp team was invaluable. All of the work requested was completed on or ahead of schedule along with other projects they did on their own. It was such a delight to have this team at Cowpens that we welcome any Americorp team, or as many teams as are available, in the future. Sincerely VENIED: JUN 2 2 Farrell Saunders Superintendent PHONE NO. : 284 3243 Blackville Communitywide Downtown Development Association (BCDDA) May 2, 1995 Ms Jacqueline Porter Americorp Representative 213 N. Lartigue street Blachville, SC 29817 Dear Ms Porter, I would like to commend you for all the hard work you've done within the Blackville communltywide area as an Americorp member. Your assistance to our organization in the local community has been like a guiding eight out 06 a dark tunnel. Your expertise has assisted individuals in our community in such areas as housing, rural development, creating public and private ventures for adults as well as our youth, and avenues for low interest loans to established businesses and future businesses. The spirit 06 this community has changed from "just wait and see" to "we can create and improve for ourselves." I'm sure that this "spirit" has a lot to do with your desire and drive for progress in this community. Your dedication and desire to help the community is to be commended by all who know you. Myself and the BCDDA would like to say "thank you and keep up the good work!" Sincerely, JOHN E. NICKENS President, BCDDA AmeriCorps THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Presents this CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT to USDA/FSA f AMERICORPS RURAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM or bringing Americans together to streng then our communities. Faced with apathy, you have taken action. Faced with conflict, you sought common ground. Faced with adversity, you persevered. May you carry this commitment with you this year and always. May 4, 1996 Prgust August Krickel, Knickel Chairman South Carolina Commission on National and Community Service 02/28/96 14:23 8032533670 USDA NRCS SC USDA NAT SER OFF 013/027 National Trust for Historic Preservation Drayton Hall January 2, 1996 sherelf Maredith work Shanka liky d 200g It have THE JAN - 4 1996 Mr. Mark W. Birkland State Conservationist appreve Natural Resources Conservation Service not Strom Thurmond Federal Building Maily 1835 Assembly Room 950 Columbia, S. C. 29201 cci Welly Dear Mr. Berkland, I wish to congratulate you and your organization for the work you have been able to accomplish utilizing the Americorps volunteers. We've had many experiences with the Americorps Organization via the National Civilian Community Corps as well as the Americorps group under your agency's sponsorship. Drayton Hall is a 625 acre site owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which owns about 125 acres including an 18th century Palladian style mansion house in virtually original condition, and the State of South Carolina which owns the balance of the land which is kept as a buffer for development and to provide passive recreational opportunities to the visiting public. You might guess that we operate on a very limited budget and have many pressures and tasks to deal with at a property which sees approximately 60,000 visitors a year come through the gate. We requested assistance from your agency to do a drainage and topographical features survey along the main road and other key areas of the property. The group led by Sherell Stevens and including Erik Greene, Meredith Mauldin, and Doug Mclean performed their work in a professional and efficient manner. They had very capable guidance in the project from Mr. Steve Edwards in your Walterboro office and from Dwayne Mangum in the Charleston office. As mentioned, the project was to identify key drainage features and patterns on the property. This survey has helped us to target our efforts to correct existing drainage problems and to help us plan future projects along the property's main road. The team was required to learn from scratch how to use surveying equipment, orient themselves on a landscape, record and finally to plot results of the survey onto a usable map of the property. They did each of these things quite well especially considering their inexperience with surveying prior to their arrival on this site! 3380 Ashley River Road Charleston, S.C. 29414 (803) 766-0188 / FAX (803) 766-0878 Drayton Hall is a museum property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and of the state of South Carolina. 02/28/96 14:25 8032533670 USDA NRCS SC USDA NAT SER OFF 014/027 In addition to the tangible value a survey such as this has, this project has helped us to identify features which we may not have otherwise. They came upon what I believe are railroad ties from a railroad transport system for phosphates mined on the property. We know there was a rail system, but don't know the exact route it traveled. This was a chance find to be sure, but the survey they performed will help us to better understand the lay of the land and how it has changed or been manipulated over the last 3 centuries of Drayton family ownership. Again, I must commend this group and the Americorps program for taking on a project which we needed to have accomplished, but which we had neither the expertise nor the funds to do ourselves. I'd like to express my gratitude to the group as a whole and to each member individually. Sherell for her capable leadership and organization, to Erik for his attention to detail and drafting skill, to Meridith for her professional attitude and pleasant demeanor, and to Doug for his great attitude and sense of humor. They each made a contribution to the success of this project and to the pleasure we had hosting them for the week they were here. This was a fine group, yours is an important organization which does valuable work for all of us. Respectfully. John Kidder Superintendent 02/28/96 14:26 8032533670 USDA NRCS SC +++ USDA NAT SER OFF 1 015/027 OF THE INTERIOR ERIOR United States Department of the Interior TAKE PRIDEIN america FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge MARCH 1849 Route 2. Box 330 McBee, South Carolina 29101 COPY FOR YOUR INFORMATION December 7, 1995 Mr. Wylie T. Owens 300 Russell Street Room 209 Darlington, SC 29532 Dear Mr. Owens: I wanted to send you a letter and thank you for allowing the AmeriCorps group to work on the refuge. Frankly, I was amazed at the amount of work that these four dedicated individuals were able to perform in two weeks. Due to the Federal Government shutdown we were able to provide only minimal checks (usually once daily) with the crew, but they were very self sufficient and motivated. I think this is an excellent program and I would love to have a team on the refuge for a year. I am enclosing another proposal in case you need more projects this winter or spring. Thanks once again for allowing us to use this excellent crew. Sincerely, Ricky Richard P. Ingram Refuge Manager 02/28/96 14:27 C8032533670 USDA NRCS SC USDA NAT SER OFF VII 016/027 01/04/1994 18:16 8035654136 AMERICORPS PAGE 01 December 14, 1995 Mr. Mark Berkland to you a State Conservation USDA-NBCS Room 950 1835 Assembly Street and your group Jone! in guy up Columbia, S. C. 29201 Dear Mr. Berkland: July the govt well cciwally work I am writing you this letter to let you know how pleased West Florence High School is with the job that John Morgan of Americox did with our pond project. Our teachers and students are very much enjoying the outdoor classroom that John and his group built for us. They worked very hard the three weeks they were with us area. clearing trees and brush and identifying wildlife and plants in the John was an excellent group leader and public relations and all that it offers. person. He made us a wonderful notebook illustrating our pond area John was a pleasure to work with. We wish he could have stayed longer. Sincerely, Pen Quick Pam Quick Assistant Principal DEC 1 8 1995 LiL st-It" brand fax transmittal memo 7671 of pages Co. TO WALLY town Co. From Ray tubl Dept. Phone . Fax # Fax . FROM : TOWNofBLACKUILLE PHONE NO. : 284 3243 P01 Blackville Communitywide Downtown Development Association (BCDDA) May 2, 1995 Ms Jacqueline Porter Americorp Representative 213 N. Lartigue street Blachville, SC 29817 Dear M.s Porter, I would like to commend you for all the hard work you've done within the Blachville communltywide area as an Americorp member. Your assistance to our organization in the local community has been like a guiding light out of a dark tunnel. Your expertise has assisted individuals in our community in such areas as housing, rural development, creating public and private ventures for adults as well as our youth, and avenues for low interest loans to established businesses and future businesses. The spirit of this community has changed from "just wait and see" to "we can create and improve for ourselves." I'm sure that this "spirit" has a lot to do with your desire and drive for progress in this community. Your dedication and desire to help the community is to be commended by all who know you. Myself and the BCDDA would like to say "thank you and keep up the good work!" Sincerely, JOHN E. NICKENS And President, BCDDA nan " - ANIQUA of Disckvilla SC 0817 (803)284-2444/FAX (803)284-3243 02/28/96 14:27 8032533670 USDA NRCS SC USDA NAT SER OFF 0 017/027 of COMPUTER 22/103 - City of Bennettsville EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT aos 479-9001 P.O. BOX 1036 Bennetteville, Smith Carolina 29512 December 28, 1995 Mr. Mark Berkland, State Conservationist 1835 Assembly Street, Room 950 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Dear Mr. Berkland: I would like to express the City's thanks to the AmeriCorp Team (Wilbert Kennedy, Chris Bever, and Joan Bethea) for their work in Bennettsville. The members were very professional in their demeanor and the presentation of their work. The City has benefited from their work with us, and they did all that was asked of them. The AmeriCorps program is a good one for the participating agencies as well as the members. If the program continues, public agencies may be able to put more thought into relevant projects for these young people to asist with. Once again, thanks and best wishes. I am-- Sincerely, Dam L but Damon L. Sanders, Bennettsville Planning & Zoning milbod, John on a joyrough to have you W an NAME JAN - 21996 cc: wally SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST "GREAT" TOWN "Governor's Rural Economic Achievement Trophy" mally MB Cottageville Elementary School P.O. BOX 208 Cottageville, S.C. 29435 803-835-5716 Daniel D. Green Donna Haynes Principal Secretary John E. Cobb Jackie Davis Administrative Assistant Attendance Clerk Mark W. Berkland Strom Thurmond Federal Building 1835 Assembly Street Room 950 Columbia, SC 29201 February 23, 1996 Dear Mr. Mark W. Berkland, I am writing to commend the team of Americorp workers who helped us on our Outdoor Learning Center. The finished product that we have as a result of their efforts is impeccable. Their work and craftsmanship have breathed new life into a project that was snailing along. The team, under the leadership of Sherell Stevens, was friendly, courteous, professional and quite effective. I want to thank them for building to our needs. Our Eagle Trail will thrive thanks to the help of Americorp. While I was working in the outdoor classroom on Thursday with my class, I found it to be quite a coincidence that a team appointed for community help is building on the foundation of a community project appointed by president Roosevelt in the 1940's. This is kind of like history repeating itself right here in Cottageville with president help groups. Sincerely, John E. Call John E. Cobb Daniel D. Green ECEIVE FEB 2 1996 Blythewood Middle School 2351 Longtown Road Blythewood, South Carolina 29016 Office of the Principal July 8, 1996 Mr. Mark Berkland State Conservationist Natural Resource Conservation Service 1835 Assembly Street, Room 950 pur term with Columbia, SC 29201 Dear Mr. Berkland: king the and its The Americorps team, led by Kim Gundler, which recently the completed a two-week activity at Blythewood Middle School provided an invaluable service. Their efficiency and professionalism were Mark beyond my expectations. The resource guide they provided will ensure effective use of the property for environmental studies in cc: welly all disciplines. Kith Americorps works. We surely look forward to future opportunities to work with dedicated young people such as those on this team. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to Americorps and the service it provides. Very truly yours, JO Hecker, Principal /fj Richland School District Two Child Development Centers 7900 Brookmont Lane Columbia, South Carolina 29203 (803) 935-0123 May 1, 1996 Mr. Keith Cain East Piedmont RC&D 414A South Congress St. Winnsboro, S.C. 29180 Dear Mr. Cain: The purpose of this letter is to commend the AmeriCorps volunteers who worked with the Richland Two Child Development program. These volunteers presented individual lessons to our young students based upon The Second Step Violence Prevention Curriculum. They also helped each child write and illustrate their own booklets related to the curriculum. In addition these volunteers helped to beautify the school setting by planting a flower garden. The enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism exhibited by our volunteers was exceptional. The entire faculty has expressed their overwhelming support for this project. We look forward to the possibility of working with AmeriCorp volunteers again in the future. Thank you for sending us such a great group of young people! Sincerely, Sandia Euster Sandra Euster, Ph.D Principal SE:lw Anna Blive Center Bethel-Hanberry Center Rice Creek Center Richland Northeast Center Spring Valle Steewment Lane Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School Rice Creek Elementary School Richland Northeast High School Spring 29283 Blythewood, S.C. 29016 Columbia, S.C. 29223 Columbia, S.C. 29223 Columba HERAW TOWN 1820 Or The Cown of Cheram To: John May 28, 1996 Mr. Mark Berkland NRCS State Conservationist 1835 Assembly Street CC: Wally Columbia, S.C. 29201 Dear Mark: The Town of Cheraw recently used the Americorps team from Darlington to complete a couple of projects and was pleasantly surprised at the quickness and professional manner in which they were completed. The projects, inventory and survey of commercial buildings and tackling our existing house number system which does not conform to normally accepted systems, had been put on the backburner for several years because of a lack of manpower. However, the Americorps team did an outstanding job and the Town looks forward to using them for many more projects in the future. Team leader Chris Bever, Wilbert Kennedy, Joan Bethea, and John Morgan are to be commended for their professionalism and quick response in getting these projects completed. The Americorps program is a very valuable tool for local governments and projects like the ones we had done enables them to save valuable tax dollars which is so critical these days. The Town of Cheraw is very grateful for these young men and women and hope the program will be funded for many years to come. Sincerely, Mide Sonits Mike Smith Community Development Director Phone [803] 537-7283 10.00. Box 111 Cheratu, $.0. 29520 FYI Action Date Wilcox Thompson B.T 5/17/96 W. Turner WAY 5/20/96 WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOLrrow EOM 5/20/96 117 Branch Street Stuckey Adkins P.O. Box 848 Feaster Abbeville, S.C. 29620 Belk Douglas Henry Madden Principal From: (803) 459-5998 Date: May 14, 1996 Mr. Mark W. Berkland Don, anyi, Savid W, & JavidH, another State Conservationist United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service 1835 Assembly Street, Room 950 job well done. Mars congradulation on, Columbia, S.C. 29201 Dear Mr. Berkland, As principal of Wright Middle School, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks for a job well done by the Americorps Team members that were at our school. Thanks to Don Johnson, David Wilson, David Holcomb, and Angi Paulus, Wright Middle is now the proud owner of a landscaped front entrance, a flower bed on each of the three classroom wings, and grass planted in topsoil on some previously eroded areas. Combined with the nature trail that the same team was responsible for in the fall, our school now has a new look and a sense of pride. In addition to the fine work turned in by Americorps, each member of the team has gone beyond the expected to involve the school in the projects and to answer ail questions. Students, teachers, and administrators were always made to feel welcome and at ease when they were with the teams. Americorps has certainly been a big plus for our school. Thanks again for everything. We will always be very grateful and appreciative for the projects made possible by Americorps. Respectfully, Hency Madden Henry Madden 07/03/1000 12:27 0004072000 LYNCHBURG MUNICIPAL PAGE 02 FOR TO 19 THE OF LYNCR MACHOLIA UAG 05 TOWN OF LYNCHBURG P.O. <14, LYNCHBURG. SC 29080 (803) 437-2933 Fax (803) 437-2983 H A PLAYOR Clifton Jefferson July 3, 1996 SC T45A 4 E090 SFA-AmeriCorps 1927 Thurmond Mall Suite 100 Columbia, SC 29127 ATTN: Mr. Robert Eaddy Dear Sir; It is with pleasure that I write to you expressing our MAYOR PRO TEM Thanks for a job well done by the team that was sent to the Rev. Carnes Duren. Jr. Town of Lynchburg. as OF COUNCIL P. Isaac The team worked very well in painting the inside of Shari Howe the Quola Building which will be housing our Police Samuel Franklin Department soon. We will let you know when the Building is complete. The team also painted and cleaned around MUNICIPAL JUDGE Joseph S. Scarborough seventy three (73) fire hydrants, which they done an excellent job. CHIEF OF POLICE E. Dale Williams We truly enjoyed having them in our Town and their company was much to enjoy. We thank you so very much TOWN CLERK for your assistance. Gloria J. Autrey PUBLIC WORKS Jimmy L. Watford Your in Christ Rev. Carnes Duren, Jr. Rev. Carnes Duren, Jr. Mayor Pro-Temp 07-05-1996 07:45 P.02 JUL-03-96 21:03 TEL: P:02 CITY OF FLORENCE S.C. National Day Of Service Project THORS Mr. John Rogers FSA AmeriCorps Florence, S.C. Just a brief noto to inform you that the trees planted Freedom Florence during the FSA AmeriCorps National Day of Service are P.O. Box 12638 Florence. SC doing Just fine. The crabapple tree planted for the 29504 victims of the Oklahoma bombing is really doing well. These trees are adding a much needed boost to the continuing landscape and beautification of Freedom Florence Recreation Complex. I know that in later years when the smaller trees have attained more height, the sight of all those beautiful trees should be breathtaking. Again, thank you so much for choosing Freedom Florence for the site of the National Day of Service conducted by FSA AmeriCorps. Pil incerely, Phil Gardner, Director Freedom Florence Recreation Complex BUSINESS FIRST PEOPLE ALWAYS INTERIOR United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 1849 mathy unly March COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD 'LY REFER TO: POST OFFICE BOX 308 is this CHESNEE, SOUTH CAROLINA 29323 team, June 16, 1995 Mr. Mark Berkland Natural Resource Conservation Service 1835 Room 950 Columbia, SC 29201 Dear Sir: An Americorp Team, led by Chris Bever, has just completed two weeks of work at Cowpens National Battlefield. I was very much impressed with them as I was the team which worked for us at Ninety Six National Historic Site. The young people who worked on these teams did high-quality and long-lasting work. They were dedicated, hard working, enthusiastic, and self-motivated. And they were ready to do anything which we asked of them. A major distraction I first noticed when I arrived at Cowpens was the red clay banks covered with weeds at the entrance of the park. We desperately needed to do something about this problem area so this crew was asked to conceive and design a landscape plan and then implemented it by creating plant beds in these troublesome locations. This they did in exemplary fashion along with developing plans for future expansion. Other projects at Cowpens were the building of a map case for our hanging park construction blueprints, park drawings and maps; reorganizing our research library so researchers can find needed materials; striping of our parking area particularly the handicapped slots; and assisting the park staff in preparing for the Mighty Moo festivities. This yearly event was made special by the dedication of the model ship to honor the men who served on the namesake of the Battle of Cowpens. The assistance provided by the Americorp team was invaluable. All of the work requested was completed on or ahead of schedule along with other projects they did on their own. It was such a delight to have this team at Cowpens that we welcome any Americorp team, or as many teams as are available, in the future. Sincerely, ECEIVED JUN 2 2 S: Farrell Saunders Superintendent United States Natural 301 University Ridge Department of Resources Suite 4800 Agriculture Conservation Greenville, S. C. 29601 Service Telephone (803) 467-2775 FAX (803) 467-2774 MEMORANDUM TO: Walley Turner ASTC (P) FROM: Dup Dave Demarest in Urban Resources Conservationist DATE: June 14, 1995 SUBJECT: Commendation of Americorps Team G1 I just wanted to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the work done by Americorps Team G1. Their work done on the Happy Hearts Community Center/Park was outstanding. Team members Chris Beaver, Susan Miller, Angi Paulus, Sherrell Stevens and Becky Wooten should be commended for their dedication. Their enthusiasm and genuine community concern was most admirable. The comments I have received from the sponsor Mike Hendrix of the Greenville County Recreation Commission have been most favorable and have also mirrored my above comments. Americorps is truly a worthwhile program that is fortunate to have quality people like the five young people that make up Americorps Team Gl. DWD:sh CC: Jimmy Sanders Sherrell Stevens/Team Leader G1 The ural Resources Conservation Service, formerly the Soil Conservation Service, is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER South Carolina Commissioner: Douglas E. Bryant DHEC Board: John H. Burriss, Chairman Richard E. Jabbour. DDS Sandra J. Molander, Secretary William M. Hull, Jr., MD Department of Health and Environmental Control Roger Leaks. Jr. 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Promoting Health. Protecting the Environment June 14, 1995 Mr. Mark Berkland USDA/NRCS 1835 Assembly St. Columbia, SC 29209 Dear Mark, I just wanted to take a mome... to write and tell you the wonderful job the AmeriCorps group did for us. We offer a kindergarten through 12th grade solid waste curriculum to schools across the state at no charge. The curriculum, which was developed by DHEC in conjunction with a statewide group of teachers and the S.C. Department of Education, has been available since January 1994. Since its introduction, almost 3,000 teachers have been trained on the curriculum in 75 of the state's 91 school districts. The AmeriCorps group, led by John E. Morgan III, reviewed the curriculum and researched parallel materials and contacted the organizations for that information. The group also did cost analysis for each of the 160-plus lessons. Morgan, Diggs Hill, Jr., Karen Kinard, Madeline Cislo and Abby Gage worked quickly and thoroughly. Each of their projects will provide us with much needed information and make the curriculum a better product. We would be honored to have them back for another project. Sincerely, Well- W. will William W. Culler, Director Division of Solid Waste Management recycled paper Blackville Communitywide Downtown Development Association (BCDDA) May 2, 1995 Ms Jacqueline Porter Americorp Representative 213 N. Lartigue street Blachville, SC 29817 Dear Ms Porter, I would like to commend you for all the hard work you've done within the Blachville communltywide area as an Americorp member. Your assistance to our organization in the local community has been like a guiding eight out 06 a darh tunnel. your expertise has assisted individuals in our community in such areas as housing, rural development, creating public and private ventures for adults as well as our youth, and avenues for low interest loans to established businesses and future businesses. The spirit 06 this community has changed from "just wait and see" to "we can create and improve for ourselves." I'm sure that this "spirit" has a lot to do with your desire and drive for progress in this community. Your dedication and desire to help the community is to be commended by all who know you. Myself and the BCDDA would like to say "thank you and keep up the good work!" Sincerely, All ZaR JOHN E. NICKENS President, BCDDA Mille Forest Lake Elementary School 6801 BROOKFIELD ROAD COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29206 E OF THE PRINCIPAL PHONE: 803-782-0470 April 21, 1995 Mr. Mark Berkland USDA NRCS 1835 Assembly Street, Room 950 Columbia, SC 29201 Dear Mr. Berkland: On behalf of the entire Forest Lake Elementary community, I would like to thank your Americore Volunteers, Madeline Cislo, Diggs Hall, and Karen Kinard. These students made our School Improvement Council's Beautification Project a reality. Their hard work has begun the process of creating an outdoor learning environment for our community of learners. Our students will benefit from the positive role modeling of these fine college students. Everyone involved with Forest Lake has admired the efforts of the Americore Volunteers. Neighbors have already inquired about how they can contribute their own time and talents to continue the development of an outdoor classrooms. Our vision is now becoming a reality and the involvement of everyone is critical to the success of our dreams. Again, thank you for providing these excellent students to Forest Lake Elementary School. We truly appreciate their contribution to our community. Sincerely, Thartha R Roberts Martha R. Roberts Principal EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION RICHLAND School District TWO FROM : BLACKVILLE PHONE NO. : 284 3243 P02 HOUSE OF CAROLINK House of Representatibes State of South Carolina Wilbur L. Cave District No. 91- Allendale-Bamberg- 404-A Blatt Building Barnwell Counties Columbia, SC 29211 P.O. Box 574 Allendale, SC 29810 Tel. (803) 734-2829 Res. (803) 584-4544 Committee: 1-800-281-7783 Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs March 30, 1995 Ms Jacqueline Porter 205 Izlar Street Blackville, SC 29817 Dear Ms Porter: I would like to commend you on your work for the Blackville community as an Americorp volunteer. After reading your letter concerning services for HIV positive citizens, I contacted Ms Debra Dicks of the citizens of the area: Barnwell City Health Department. The following is a list of services Ms Dicks indicated are available for Pre-test Counseling regarding what HIV is; Counseling on being HIV positive once a test is positive, including counseling about health factors and lifestyle behaviors; Counseling on the AIDS disease once a second lab test indicates HIV positive status; Questioning on whether the client has a private medical provider and/or health insurance; A client is then referred to an HIV case manager who is in the district. Case management available; is based on individual need and is funded by Ryan White funding that just recently became Help in filling out disability of Medicaid form; Referrals to other departments, such as the South Carolina Mental Health Department, which also provide services for HIV positive individuals; the HIV Consortium; and given information on private counseling groups (located in Aiken, South Carolina); At the choice of the client, follow up lab work regarding T-4 counts can be performed by the Health Department. This work is based on availability. Edgefield County Tax Collector Minth Linda B. Priest Tax Collector SUITE 203 129 Courthouse Square EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA 29824 (803) 637-4068 FEBRUARY 16, 1995 MR. MARK BERKLAND STATE CONSERVATIONIST USDA-NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE COLUMBIA, SC 29201 DEAR MR. BERKLAND: THIS LETTER IS TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION FOR THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE AMERICORP TEAM IN EDGEFIELD COUNTY. THE AMERICORP VOLUNTEERS FOR OUR COUNTY CONSISTED OF CHAD WESTON, ANGI PAULUS, CHRIS BEVER, SHERRELL STEVENS AND SUSAN MILLER. THEY DID A ROAD INVENTORY TO HELP US IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 911 SYSTEM HERE. THERE HAD BEEN NO ACCURATE RECORDS UPDATED AS TO ALL ROADS AND ROAD NAMES IN OUR COUNTY IN A LONG TIME. DUE TO THEIR EFFORTS, WE NOW ARE ABLE TO CONTINUE WITH THE NAMING OF ROADS. OUR TEAM HAD A VERY PROFESSIONAL AND ORGANIZED OUTLOOK ON THE PROJECT. THERE WAS NEVER A DAY THAT WENT BY THAT THEY WERE NOT A BLESSING TO US. PERSONALLY, I CAME TO KNOW EACH PERSONALITY TRAIT AND I HOPE WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A LASTING FRIENDSHIP BECAUSE THEY ARE VERY DEAR FRIENDS TO ME. IN APPRECIATION FOR EDGEFIELD COUNTY AND THE 911 PROGRAM, I SAY "THANK YOU". SINCERLY, Linda LINDA PRIEST AND MIKE CASEY E911 COORDINATORS FOR EDGEFIELD COUNTY CC: MS. MARTHA RICH, ACTING CO. ADM. MR. JIM WILSON, AMERICORPS COORDINATOR MR. CHAD WESTON, AMERICORP VOLUNTEER SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Department of Natural Resources OF NATURAL RESOURCES James A. Timmerman, Jr., Ph.D. February 9, 1995 Director 205 Yosemite Drive W. Brock Conrad, Jr. Greenwood, S.C. 29649 Deputy Director for Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Mr. Mark Berkland, State Conservationist USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service 1850 Assembly Street Strom Thurmond Building, Room 950 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Dear Mr. Berkland: I would like to thank you and your staff, especially Jim Wilson, for the assistance provided to Wildlife Management Region II, S. C. Department of Natural Resources, by the Greenwood 1 AmeriCorps team. The team was eager and enthusiastic and, other than initial instructions, went about their tasks with little need for supervision by my staff. They posted about 100 miles of Wildlife Management Area boundary with about 900 signs, coded over 3,000 deer data cards, and used GPS technology to obtain location and size information on 30 of our permanent wildlife openings. Along with our personnel they helped in control burning about 300 acres to improve wildlife habitat and erected 24 new wood duck nest boxes. The members of team, Chris Bever, Angi Paulus, Susan Miller, Sherell Stevens and Chad Weston, showed considerable interest in and appreciation for the wildlife resources of the area, even though their career choices lay in other fields. Hopefully their brief exposure will help them be more aware of the need for natural resource conservation as they pursue their C? eers I am hopeful that we will be able to obtain the assistance of another AmeriCorps team either later this year or in future years. Their help will make a significant impact on our ability to more effectively management the wildlife resources of the area. Sincerely, Robert Gooding Regional Wildlife Biologist cc: Tim Ivey EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AGENCY PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER SALUDA COUNTY The Saluda County Chamber of Commerce W RANGE SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29138 CHAMBER OF SALUDA COMMISSIONER TELEPHONE: (803) 445-3055 FAX: (803) 445-9495 February 6, 1995 Mark W. Berkland State Conservationist Natural Resources Conservation Service 1835 Assembly Street Columbia SC 29201 Dear Mr. Berkland: On behalf of the Saluda County Chamber of Commerce, I wish to express my thanks to the NRCS for their assistance in allowing us the opportunity to witness firsthand the services of AmeriCorps volunteers in our community from January 3 through January 25th. The Newberry I team; Diggs Hill, Abbe Gage, Karen Kinard, Madeline Cislo, and John E. Morgan III exhibited sunny attitudes, abundant energy, and a willingness to work that will be hard to match by anyone else. Their work was so extremely significant to our project here for the implementation of the "911" program. The team divided the county, researched information and gathered data, physically visited and inventoried every road in the county and prepared maps showing the location of homes, hazards, roads, etc. They developed spread sheet information identifying five fire districts in the county and computerized all the data. The information will now be assembled into revised maps of the county which will be distributed to the emergency and law enforcement personnel. The AmeriCorps Newberry I team touched the lives of every resident of Saluda County with their work in a very short time, and we truly appreciate having met and known them all. We do look forward to seeing our friends again soon. Please extend our thanks for an excellent job! A photo is enclosed. Sincerely, Carol Williams Carol S. Williams Executive Secretary Enclosure c Mr. Dan Guy District Conservationist, Saluda County RIFF TELEPHONE: (803) 445-2112 O. DUDLEY RUSHTON (803) 445-2116 TY 205 E. CHURCH ST. SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29138 January 20, 1995 Mark W. Berkland State Conservationist Natural Resources Conservation Service 135 Assembley Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Dear Sir; As Sheriff of Saluda County and being in charge of the Jail and Dispatch Services for the Sheriff's Office, The Saluda Police Department, The Ridge Spring Police Department, Nine(9) Fire Departments in the county along with having to communicate with State Highway Patrol through the Greenwood District Offfice as well The Department of Social Services, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, the local Department of Probation-Parole and Pardon Services, and local Wildlife officers through Edgefield Wildlife, no one realize the i tance of more than I. I have found that there is a lot of preliminary work to be done before 911 can become a reality. this is not only time consuming, but also expensive. this created a problem, as I was not sure where this money or the qualified personnel would come from to undertake such an enormous and tedious task. Fortunately however, I was informed by our Chamber of Commerce of an organization called- AmeriCorps and the services they "offer. This has been a blessing to us. The job these young people have done has been very professional. We are not only very pleased with their work but also impressed with the way it was done. To you Sir and AmeriCorps we are forever greatful. Sincerely, Dudley Ruslton Sheriff Dudley Rushton ODR/ 605 224 6615 05/06/96 10:36 605 224 6615 NRCS PIERRE FS0 I 002 APR 29 1996 MELLETTE/TODD RESOURCE COORDINATION PROJECT P.O. BOX I WHITE RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA 57579 April 26, 1996 NRCS Americorp 314 South Henry St. Suite 300 P.O. Box 1258 Pierre, South Dakota 57501-1258 Dear Americorp Team: The Mellette and Todd County Conservation Districts would like to express our sincere appreciation for your participation at the Environmental (Water Quality) Fair. Without dedicated individuals such as yourself these programs could not be successful. This is my last year for the fair, and it is my hope that you will continue to provide your area of expertise to whoever coordinates the future fairs. They are such a wonderful way for students to learn about protecting our environment. Thanks again, Suna Launtsen Sena Lauritsen

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