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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
AND TYPE
001. list
re: SSNs [Personally Identifiable Information] [partial] (14 pages)
00/00/1996
b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
AmeriCorps
General Files
OA/Box Number: 24219
FOLDER TITLE:
USDA [Department of AgricultureJ/AmeriCorps - Clinton Library Copies - FY96 3rd
Quarterly Progress Reports - CO-FL [2]
2013-0661-F
rc3056
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
FOIA Number: 2013-0661-F
(3)
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marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff.
This marker identifies the place of a tabbed divider. Given our
digitization capabilities, we are sometimes unable to adequately
scan such dividers. The title from the original document is
indicated below.
FL
Divider Title:
AMERICOR
M
R
UNITED
STATES
SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
August 27, 1996
TO:
Jerry Joiner, AmeriCorps Project Director, NRCS, Florida
FROM:
Joel Berg, USDA Director of National Service IB
SUBJECT:
Year-to-Date Data on Objectives and Member Forms
Attached is a "year-to-date" progress report showing accomplishments on objectives through the
third quarter report. This data, plus the fourth quarter data, will be provided to members of
Congress representing your state and to your agency leaders. It is imperative that the
information reflected in this report be as accurate as possible. The report also shows the
degree to which you have accomplished your objectives which were agreed to at the beginning of
this program year.
I ask that you carefully review this report. Review each objective with the following items in
mind:
1. Accuracy of the data. This information will be shared with man] different groups,
and it is important to be accurate in our reporting as well as getting credit for all the great work
you have done during the year.
2. Completion of community service objectives. One way to determine the successful
completion of objectives is to measure accomplishments against the target quantity measurement
which you established at the beginning of the year. The table below gives you a snapshot picture
of your accomplishments through the third quarter. The last five columns reflects your work
measured against the target quantity.
SITE #
NUMBER OF
NUMBER OF
NUMBER OF
NUMBER OF
NUMBER OF
OBJECTIVES
NO TARGET
objectives
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
EXCEEDED
AT 100%
50-100%
0-50%
QUANTITY
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
Y12A*
6
4
1
1**
Y12B
4
4
GREAT JOB!!!
*site will not be renewed
**this was the primary objective
3. Program codes. Review the program code for each of your objectives. Please be sure
that the data you are recording for quantity matches the quantity for that program code. If you
are counting something other than the quantity measurement for the code, please indicate exactly
what you are counting.
4. Double counting. Please do NOT double count your accomplishments. For example,
your objectives one and two at site Y12B would appear to be the same work counted twice. If
this is the case, you should eliminate objective two. If you are actually providing two different
services, then leave the count as is..
5. Congressional Districts. Please indicate in which Congressional District(s) the work
was actually accomplished. This will let us be very specific to Members of Congress as to what
work was done in their district.
6. Volunteers. Please explain what the volunteers have done with your AmeriCorps
members. Also ensure that the volunteer numbers you have been providing to us each quarter is
for the quarter only, not cumulative for the year.
Your assistance in this reporting enables us to meet our legal obligations as well as providing us
with the necessary information to promote our USDA AmeriCorps program to all interested
parties. Providing this data in an accurate and timely manner is one of your most important duties
as an AmeriCorps Project Director.
Member Forms
A review of your member forms show them up-to-date. Good job!
Submit the End of Term forms for members who have now completed their term of service.
If we are to have all our records in order and insure that those AmeriCorps Members who are
entitled to benefits receive them and that those who are not entitled to benefits do not receive
them, all forms must be submitted to this office. If you have previously submitted the forms
requested above, please send in a copy of that form.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact Dee DiFiore at (202) 690-3051 or Ron
DeMunbrun at (202) 690-3894.
Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.
Attachment
cc:
Larry Holmes, AmeriCorps Program Manager, NRCS
State: FL
OP SITE: Y12A
USDA AMERICORPS - 95ADFDC047XXXX
8/27/96
FIRST THREE QUARTERS' PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
2:11 pm
BY STATE AND PROGRAM (OBJECTIVE) CODE
Year's
FIRST
PERCENT
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3 QTR's
COMPLETE
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
FL
Y12A
EN-E012A
Environmental education
600
students - educated
852
142.00 %
FL
Y12A
EN-E037A
GIS maps produced
2
maps
6
300.00 %
FL
Y12A
5
EN-E093A
Conduct groundwater resource assessments
170
assessments - water
252
148.24 %
quality
FL
Y12A
EN-E098A
Outdated wells sealed
25
wells sealed
23
92.00 %
FL
Y12A
2
EN-E111A
Provide technical assistance to # of
150
landowners - assisted
296
197.33 %
landowners
FL
Y12A
1
EN-E118A
Conduct on-site outdoor water use audits
150
audits - water use
18
12.00 %
State: FL
OP SITE: Y12B
USDA AMERICORPS - 95ADFDC047XXXX
8/27/96
FIRST THREE QUARTERS' PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
2:11 pm
BY STATE AND PROGRAM (OBJECTIVE) CODE
Year's
FIRST
PERCENT
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3 QTR's
COMPLETE
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
FL
Y12B
EN-E012A
Environmental education
600
students - educated
950
158.33 %
FL
Y12B
5
EN-E093A
Conduct groundwater resource assessments
170
assessments - water
317
186.47 %
quality
FL
Y12B
2
EN-E111A
Provide technical assistance to # of
150
landowners - assisted
317
211.33 %
landusers
FL
Y12B
1
EN-E118A
Conduct on-site outdoor water use audits
150
audits - water use
317
211.33 %
USDA
October 18, 1996
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Natural
Resources
Conservation
Service
Subject: PER - AmeriCorps Fourth
File Code: 360
Quarterly Report
2614 N.W. 43rd
St.
Gainesville, Florida
To:
Joel Berg
32606-6611
Director of National Service
P.O. Box 141510
Washington, D.C.
Gainesville, Florida
32614-1510
Enclosed is the fourth quarterly report for the AmeriCorps
projects in Dade and Duval counties.
Also enclosed are two letters of appreciation to the
Jacksonville AmeriCorps Team for their involvement in the
National Food Recovery Week with the Second Harvest Food
Bank and for the Mobile Irrigation Lab services they
provided.
Please note that this quarterly report does not reflect the
final hours that will be served by the Duval County
AmeriCorps Team. The Duval County AmeriCorps project did
not start until November 12, 1995 and will not be complete
until November 12, 1996. We will submit a final report for
Duval County to show the total hours served by the
AmeriCorps members when the project is complete.
If you have any questions, please call Ken Murray at (352)
338-9509.
Jerry R. Joiner
Assistant State Conservationist for Programs
Enclosure
CC: Frank Ellis, ASTC (FOO), Lake City, FL
Jim Piper, ASTC (FOO), Lake Worth, FL
Allen Moore, DC, Jacksonville, FL
Christine Coffin, DC, Homestead, FL
The Natural Resources Conservation Service works hand-in-hand
with the American people to conserve natural resources on private lands.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
M
ERICORP
UNITED
* MASSACHUSETTS
STATES
DEPARTMENT
AmeriCorps *USA
OF AGRICULTURE
USDA State Progress Report
(CNS Grant No. 95ADFDC047)
1. Check this reporting period:
First
Second
Third X Fourth
(10/1 - 12/31)
(1/1 - 3/31)
(4/1-6/30) (7/1-9/30)
SECTION I - STATE INFORMATION
2. State: Florida
3. Agency: ARS
NRCS
X
Forest Service
RECD
FSA
FCS
SECTION II - STATE CONTACT INFORMATION:
(Make Corrections if Necessary)
4. Contact Name:
Jerry
R
Joiner
-
First
Middle
Last
5. Title: Assistant State Conservatinist for Programs
6. Address: 2614 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
street, number, and PO (if applicable)
City
State
Zip
7. Telephone number: 352 - 338-9508
8. Faxnumber: 3 52 - 3 38- 957 8
9. E-Mail Address (if any)
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Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
AND TYPE
001. list
re: SSNs [Personally Identifiable Information] [partial] (14 pages)
00/00/1996
b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
AmeriCorps
General Files
OA/Box Number: 24219
FOLDER TITLE:
USDA [Department of Agriculture]/AmeriCorps - Clinton Library Copies - FY96 3rd
Quarterly Progress Reports - CO-FL [2]
2013-0661-F
rc3056
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
)
)
8/15/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y12A
Site Supervisor: Allen
Moore
PHONE: 904-232-2871
Agency/Org Name: NRCS
FAX: 9047657172
STATE: FL
City: Jacksonville
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
HOGSTEN
, ROBIN
C.
F
A
I
204
349
357
361.5
1270.5 910
-
JACKSON
, SHIRLEY
P.
F
A
I
71
382
255
797.0
1504.5 708
MILLINGTON
, MICHELLA
S.
(b)(6)
F
A
I
222
509
435
534
1700
1166
-
STILTNER
, STEPHEN
M.
F
A
I
204
461
479
553.5
1697
1144
I
TUKES
, RUTHENE
F
A
I
223
422
431
491.5
1519
1076
J
.
[001]
)
)
8/15/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y12B
Site Supervisor: Doug
Ulmer
PHONE: 305-242-1218
Agency/Org Name: NRCS
FAX: 3052421292
STATE: FL
City: Homestead
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
CANTAVE
/ LEONARD
.
F
A
I
280
440
460
520
1700
1180
---
ELLIS
, CATHERINE
M.
F
A
I
280
440
460
520
1700
1180
-
RESENDEZ
,
ELIZABETH
.
(b)(6)
F
A
I
280
440
460
520
1700
1180
-
VAL
/
LAUDUN
P.
F
A
I
280
440
460
520
1700
1180
-
VASQUEZ
,
LAURA
A.
F
A
I
280
440
460
520
1700
1180
-
11. Please list the total number of volunteers
who took part in activities which were
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
sponsored or organized by all the Members
in the state during this period.
15
88
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
12. Please list the total number of
702
3963
hours of community service completed by the
volunteers cited above during this period.
SECTION IV - PROGRESS TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING SERVICE OBJECTIVES:
13. Original Community Service Objectives: Attached are sheets summarizing the community service
objectives that were originally approved for each operating site. In cases where a single objective may take an
entire year to complete, that objective may have a sub-objectives listed. You need to fill in the column marked
"4th QTR Quantity" and the column marked "4th QTR Success" --- as well as any column that is blank, has
a zero, or has a question mark --- for EVERY operating site. Each chart should have the following columns:
"State" - The standard two-letter code for your state
"Obj No" - Each community service objective for each site is assigned an individual number
"Op Site" - Each site's unique operating site identification
"PGM Code" - Each type of service has been assigned a unique code to describe that type of service. See the
appendix to this report entitled "Community Service PGM Code List"
"Obj/Impact Statement" - A few words verbally summarizing the community service objective
"Year's QTY Target" - The year's numerical goal for the people or things to be aided
"Target Unit of Measurement" - The unit of measure used in the previous column
"4th QTR Quantity" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's QTY Target"
"Year's Success Target" - Number for a way of measuring quality of service provided --- if this column is
blank, has a question mark, or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"Success Unit of Measure" - Explanation of the number in the previous column --- if this column is
blank, has a question mark, or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"4th QTR Success" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's Success Target"
3
Y12A
8/15/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "4th QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the fourth quarter. Do the same for "4th QTR Success".)
Remember, since this is the last or final report, there should be no objectives with a zero entered in quantity or success, if a zero was entered for the first
Three quarters. (See your last quarterly report) If you have objectives that you could not do anything on please explain why.
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
4th QTR
Success
4th QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
FL
Y12A
EN-E037A
GIS maps produced
2
maps
1
90 % of maps used to implement
100%
actions
5
100%
FL
Y12A
EN-E098A Outdated wells sealed
25
wells - sealed
90 % of landowners satisfied
with service
FL
Y12A
EN-E012A Environmental education
600
students - educated
90 % of students with increased
knowledge
85
36%
FL
Y12A
1
EN-E118A Conduct on-site outdoor water use audits
150
audits - water use
50 % decrease in water usage
200
50%
FL
Y12A
2
EN-E111A
Provide technical assistance to # of
150
landowners - assisted
65 % of landowners making
landowners
improvements
82
100%
FL
Y12A
5
EN-E093A Conduct groundwater resource assessments
170
assessments - water
100 % of homeowners who make
quality
improvements
Y12B
8/15/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "4th QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the fourth quarter. Do the same for "4th QTR Success".)
Remember, since this is the last or final report, there should be no objectives with a zero entered in quantity or success, if a zero was entered for the first
Three quarters. (See your last quarterly report) If you have objectives that you could not do anything on please explain why.
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
4th QTR
Success
4th QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
FL
Y12B
EN-E012A Environmental education
600
students - educated
750
90 % of students with increased
18%
knowledge
FL
Y12B
1
EN-E118A Conduct on-site outdoor water use audits
150
audits - water use
158
50 % decrease in water usage
54%
FL
Y12B
2
EN-E111A
Provide technical assistance to # of
150
landowners - assisted
158
65 % of landowners making
59%
landusers
improvements
FL
Y12B
5
EN-E093A
Conduct groundwater resource assessments
170
assessments - water
65 % of landowners making
quality
improvements
15. Community Service Objectives Narrative (optional): If you feel it is necessary and/or helpful, you may use this
space to describe in more detail accomplishments towards the original community service objectives reported in
question 13 and/or your additional community service objectives reported in question 14. Please make sure you
include the Operating Site ID Number in each narrative description so we can be clear which accomplishment is
matched to which site.
Y12A - Duval County The 118A objective has been slow to take off due to the newness
of the program, but the team did accomplishment over 100% completion of the other five
objectives. Although, of the 100+ requests we have received, 85 homeowners were
provided Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) services which is a 472% increase from last
quarter. Our MIL evaluations have given potential water savings of 159,416 gallons to
clients per week.
Y12B - Dade County All objectives have been completed. Working with the Dade County
Commissioners and homeowners and other institutions and associations has assisted in
facilitating our team program.
16. Community Building Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how projects have brought together diverse
groups of people, empowered communities to solve their own problems, built-long term structures that will last
beyond each AmeriCorps Member's term of service, and generally improved the abilities of local citizens to help
improve their own lives.
Y12A - Duval County The team is continuing to work with the Brownsfield Coalition,
serving as a two way communication and educational link between the community and the
Coalition to identify environmental issues and concerns.
Y12B - Dade County Working as a team of diverse individuals creates different ideas
and resolutions to a problem. It has empowered our community to become more concerned
about water conservation. Also, it has built a long-term structure in our personal
lives by allowing us to communicate with different people of the community and their
views.
17. AmeriCorps Member Development Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how the AmeriCorps
Members themselves have benefited from serving in the program, particularly in regard to expanding their own
educational opportunity and increasing their own ethic of personal responsibility. Describe specific skills learned by
Members through either their service or training. Describe any Members that earned a GED or otherwise advanced
their education. Describe any Members that left public assistance to join AmeriCorps. Relate how AmeriCorps
allowed Members to continue college or graduate school. Describe how Members may have changed their ethic of
work, citizenship, or community volunteerism.
Y12A - Duval County The team has initiated a volunteer effort with the Second Harvest
Bank in which they provided food for families by sorting 15,000 pounds of food
equaling 11,252 meals. Two members received Total Quality Management (TQM) training
at the Urban Resource Center in Jacksonville. Also several team members participated
in the St. Johns River Water Managment District Watershed Action Volunteer (WAV)
Program where they collected and sampled 63 sites for water analysis.
Y12B - Dade County Members have learned specific skills through our service and
training, such as organization, setting priorities, and encountering people with
different personalities and views in the community as well as improving public
relations. Technically, we have advanced in our computer skills, reserch skills
and mathematical capabilities.
SECTION V - SUCCESS STORIES:
18. Unique Successes or Great Stories : Briefly describe one or two unique and/or exceptional success stories, a
program highlight, or a 'great story' from your state. Please explain any instance in which AmeriCorps Members
recruited non-AmeriCorps community volunteers for projects. Please include all media coverage, including original
newspaper clips, videotapes of TV coverage, and cassette tapes of radio coverage; any letters of support or thank you
letters; "before and after" photographs, brochures, posters, and newsletters created by the project; and other types of
creative documentation.
Y12A - Duval County The team provided food for families by sorting 15,000 pounds of
food which equaled 11,252 meals through a volunteer effort with the Second Harvest
Food Bank.
Y12B - Dade County One of our exceptional success stories which included everyone
in the team was when we accomplished twelve evaluations in one day. Also, two articles
focusing on the AmeriCorps team have been published in the South Dade News Leader and
The Miami Herald. The team created a brochure on AmeriCorps written in Spanish,
English and Creole.
SECTION VI - CHALLENGES
19. Difficulties Faced by the Program: Use this section to report on any problems your Members have encountered in
the program this period. These should be significant issues which were related to achieving objectives, significant
delays in implementation, administrative problems, or any other expectations, events or incidents that have caused the
Members concern. State the problem concisely and how the issue has, or has not been resolved. Be sure to outline
the steps taken and identify any resources needed to assist in resolving the problem.
Y12A - Duval County Difficulties faced by the program are member absenteeism and
internal conflicts. These concerns have been addressed.
Y12B - Dade County Problems have involved the lack of transportation to sites,
difficulties. incomplete equipment and public skepticism. However, we have overcome these minor
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SECTION V - GENERAL INFORMATION
20. National Identity Activities (OPTIONAL): Please describe any activities undertaken by Members that fostered the
national identity of AmeriCorps. These could include joint service activities, meetings with other AmeriCorps
projects, national telephone conference calls, use of Internet to communicate with other sites, etc.
Y12A - Duval County The AmeriCorps identity has been established to city officials
by involvment in the Brownfields Coalition which is a cooperative effort of several
agencies. Also, the public is becoming more aware of our program due to our numerous
"on-site" visits through our work with the Coalition and MIL evaluations.
Y12B - Dade County Our participation with the Envirothon has helped to foster the
identity of AmeriCorps. Coming in contact with many high school students gave us a
chance to speak about our projects and about AmeriCorps in general.
21. Organizational Changes: Please outline and describe any changes in your program's organization and/or structure
during the quarter.
Y12A - Duval County Altough the Team Leader position was eliminated last quarter,
we have implemented a two week rotation Team Scheduler. It has proved to work well.
Y12B - Dade County We have elected a Team Leader on a monthly rotation for better
communication and coordination of the team activities.
22. Organizational Improvements (OPTIONAL): Please write any suggestions by you, your Members, site managers,
or anyone else regarding ways in which the USDA or CNS AmeriCorps program could be improved.
Y12A - Duval County Regual team meetings were held that lead to scheduling efforts
and conflict resolutions.
Y12B - Dade County Our AmeriCorps Team feels that USDA and the Corporation for
National and Community Service could improve our program by creating a better public
image for AmeriCorps.
23. Primary Training and Technical Assistance Needs (OPTIONAL): Please specify precisely what kind of staff or
Member training or other technical assistance can be provided by USDA, the Corporation for National Service, or
other sources to improve your projects.
Y12A - Duval County Due to the fact that the program is coming to an end soom, we
feel that we have the training necessary to fulfill the remainder of our work on the
Brownfields project and on the MIL evaluations.
Y12B - Dade County The Homestead AmeriCorps team feels that training or other technical
assistance was adequate and provided the confidence needed to "get the job done."
{END OF REPORT}
6
02
AmeriCorps National Service
15600 S.W. 288 Street its Suite 402, Box 7
Homestead, FL 33033
Fax: (305) 242-1292
Tele: (305) 242-1218
INTRODUCTION-FOURTH QUARTERLY REPORT
The AmeriCorps project in Homestead has been a complete success. From the beginning of
the year we set our priorities and maintained a wide yet clear perspective of our goals. Urban water
conservation has been our fist concern. We received intensive training from several experts in
different fields related to water conservation. Chris Mikler, author of the Urban Irrigation
Evaluations Training Manual trained the team on performing irrigation evaluations. Ramon Santiago,
NRCS Area Engineer from Lake Worth, Florida, trained the team to recognize different types of
soils. Charles Yurgalevitch, Ph.D., of the Homestead Agricultural Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) has
been our mentor from the beginning. This initial preparation was the fist step to a productive year.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) recorded 728 billion gallons of
water used in 1995. Over 50% of this water was for urban usage, the rest was for agriculture.
Irrigation evaluations led homeowners to understand the efficiency of their system and provided them
with recommendations on repairing and maintaining their systems to conserve water. After
completing our goal of 300 evaluations and 150 follow-up evaluations, we can proudly take credit for
over 20 million gallons of water saved in South Florida! That means saving more than $675,732.00
dollars in Dade County. Along with irrigation evaluations, AmeriCorps has produced an indoor
water conservation brochure in English, Spanish, and Creole. The brochure gives several ideas on
saving water inside homes.
AmeriCorps has actively participated in other projects besides irrigation evaluations. The
Water for South Florida Grant permitted us to work with school children of all ages. We were
involved with over 2,000 Dade County students including Howdy Camp, a summer camp. All phases
of environmental education were demonstrated by the MIL and AmeriCorps, including presentations
of the "Drip and Drop" skit. What these students learned in one day will save them water and
money through out a life time, even if they only remember to turn off their faucets while they are
brushing their teeth.
Another project we are actively involved with is the Clean Organic Waste (C.O.W.) project.
It is a two year compost project, funded by the Dade Solid Waste Department. There we remove
some of the plastic, metal and glass from the compost product.
Participating within the community was evident in several of our activities. On April 23,
1996 a Tabebuia tree was planted in memory of the Oklahoma City bomb victims. Manuel Diaz
Farms, a local nursery,generously donated the tree. We excavated the area for the six foot yellow
trumpet tree. Many of the employees from the South Dade Government Center took part in this
event. On July 13-14, AmeriCorps together with the MIL, managed by Dr. Charles Yurgalevitch
hosted a booth at the Annual Ag Fiesta at the Fruit and Spice Park. There we promoted water
conservation by distributing brochures and pamphlets. We are currently assisting the "National Food
Recovery Week" and have collected over 2,500 pieces of clothing and canned goods to be donated
to a local shelter, Community Partnership Shelter of Miami. Finally, we are proud to announce our
approval for an AmeriCorps Mini grant. This will provide water saving devices for 150 cooperators.
Even though next year's continuation of this AmeriCorps is uncertain, we feel proud of the
accomplishments for this team. We feel our mission will not end with AmeriCorps for what we
learned this year is only the beginning to of a lifetime of progress in conserving our natural
resources.
P.03
ABSTRACT
During the period of July 1 through September 30, 1996 the AmeriCorps Mobile
Irrigation Lab performed 50 evaluations. Manual evaluations are performed on older systems
unsuitable for pressure readings or harsh weather or irregular spacing that may prevent
accurate uniformity readings. Of the 38 manúal inspections, 15 were rated excellent, 17 were
rated good, 2 were fair and 4 were poor. The remaining 12 audits were conducted using the
catch-can method and taking pressure and flow readings, with 3 rating excellent, 5 rated good,
3 were fair and one poor. The catch-can ratings are derived from a computer program called
Catch 3-D. refer to attached table. Suggestions made by the team helped home owners
reduce watering time and costs. Owners are shown simple maintenance tips for their
irrigation systems, such as removing debris and sand from the emitters with a needle. This
eliminates costly charges by professional irrigation companies.
On August 30, 1996 Mr. Joel Berg, Director of AmeriCorps National Services for the
USDA-NRCS, accompanied the team to an evaluation demonstration. It was a great
opportunity to have an open communication with Mr. Berg and express our concerns and
accomplishments. We appreciate his input and concern for the entire AmeriCorps programs.
September was an exciting month for our AmeriCorps team. First of all, our trip to
Washington D.C. was productive and educational. We met many AmeriCorps team leaders
within the USDA-NRCS. We received training on conducting meetings and resolving
disagreements within the team. Mr. Larry Holmes and Urlene were very helpful and
expressed their support for AmeriCorps projects. During the month of September we
continued our clothes and food drive for the needy. To date, Homestead AmeriCorps
collected over 2500 pieces of clothes and canned goods.
As the team completes our final hours for this term, we are confident that the
AmeriCorps project will continue for many more years. We are proud to say that we helped
our communities by saving 20 million gallons of water for Dade County, helping the needy,
and educating students. The reward of helping our community is probably the biggest gain.
P.04
AMERICORPS IRRIGATION EVALUATIONS
July 1,1996 - September 30,1996
URBAN SYSTEM
NO.
SITE
ACRES
SOIL
SOURCE
PROB.
DU%
CU%
RATING
PWS
AMC
244
TURF
0.5
15
CITY
L
EXCELLENT
AMC
245
TURF
0.5
4
CITY
M,N
GOOD
AMC
246
TURF
0.5
4
CITY
E
GOOD
AMC
247
TURF
0.5
4
CITY
J
EXCELLENT
AMC
248
TURF
0.5
4
CITY
L,N,J
GOOD
AMC
249
TURF
0.5
4
CITY
I
EXCELLENT
AMC
251
TURF
0.5
4
CITY
J,L,G
EXCELLENT
AMC
252
TURF
0.5
4
CITY
J
GOOD
AMC
253
TURF
0.5
4
CITY
J,G
EXCELLENT
AMC
254
TURF
0.5
4
CITY
G.M
GOOD
AMC
255
TURF
0.5
4
CITY
J,M
GOOD
AMC
256
TURF
0.5
4
CITY
J
GOOD
AMC
257
TURF
0.5
4
CITY
NONE
EXCELLENT
AMC
258
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
N,G
EXCELLENT
AMC
259
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
G,H
GOOD
AMC
260
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
J,N,L,M,I
GOOD
AMC
261
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
I
FAIR
AMC
262
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
L,G,I
EXCELLENT
AMC
263
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
L,G,I
GOOD
AMC
264
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
J,G
GOOD
AMC
265
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
N,G
GOOD
AMC
266
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
N,G,J,M
FAIR
AMC
267
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
L.J
GOOD
AMC
268
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
G,J,I,M
FAIR
AMC
269
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
I,L,M
FAIR
AMC
270
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
NONE
EXCELLENT
AMC
271
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
M,L
GOOD
AMC
272
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
M.L
GOOD
AMC
273
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
NONE
EXCELLENT
AMC
274
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
M
EXCELLENT
AMC
275
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
M
EXCELLENT
AMC
276
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
L,N,E
POOR
AMC
277
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
M,N
POOR
AMC
278
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
L
EXCELLENT
AMC
279
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
M
EXCELLENT
AMC
280
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
J,N
GOOD
AMC
281
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
M,N
GOOD
AMC
282
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
M
GOOD
AMC
292
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
J,N,I
72
83
GOOD
0.1
AMC
293
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
NONE
82
87
EXCELLENT
-
AMC
294
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
J,1
21
53
POOR
2
AMC
295
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
L,N,E
GOOD
AMC
296
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
I.J
POOR
AMC
297
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
NONE
EXCELLENT
AMC
298
TURF
1
1
CITY
L
EXCELLENT
AMC
299
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
D,J
GOOD
AMC
300
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
J,D
FAIR
AMC
301
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
L
POOR
AMC
302
TURF
0.5
1
CITY
M.N
GOOD
AMC
303
TURF
6.5
1
CITY
NONE
EXCELLENT
TOTAL
31
P.05
ECP/ACP - Evaluations
NO.
CROP
ACRES
PSI
GPM
SPACING
RESTORED
AMC
283
Avocado
10
14
4
67 X 55
YES
AMC
284
Avocado
20
24
5
65 X 55
YES
AMC
285
NONE
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
NO
AMC
286
NONE
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
NO
AMC
287
NONE
11
N/A
N/A
N/A
NO
AMC
288
NONE
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
NO
AMC
289
Avocado
10
22
8
65 X 64
YES
AMC
290
Avocado
10
N/A
60 X 47
YES
AMC
291
NONE
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
NO
TOTAL
96
16
TABLE 7- PROBLEMS
CODE
EXPLANATION TO PROBLEMS
Design/Pressure Variation
a
Under-sized pump for number and type of sprinkler heads
b
Under-sized pipe creating excessive friction losses
C
Excessive pressure variation
d
Low pressure in laterals and sprinklers
e
Poor overlap due to wide sprinkler spacing
Improper Retrofit
f
Sprinklers with different flow rates in the same zone
g
Sprinklers from different manufacturers in the same zone
h
Various riser heights in same zone
Installation
i
Missing/malfunctioning emitters or sprinklers
Maintenance
i
Breaks and cuts in the laterals, lines or hoses
k
Clogged filter or filter screens
1
Clogged emitters or sprinklers
m
Stream of water blocked by vegetation
n
Sprinkler heads not properly adjusted
Operation
O
Mechanical difficulties in operation
P
Wind distortion of uniformity
q
System used for frost protection only
Scheduling
r
Operating time too long
S
Operating time too short
OCT-11-1996 12:11
DUVAL SOIL & WATER
904 765 7172
P.10
Second Harvest
Food
Bank
of Nuthors Norida
1502 Jessie Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 353-3663
FAX (904) 358-4281
August 26, 1996
Allen Moore
District Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
5542 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Dear Mr. Moore,
Topic: AmeriCorps National Week of Food Recovery
Thank you for the wonderful volunteer services the Americorp group provided during National
Food Recovery Week for the LSS-Second Harvest Food Bank. The Food Bank provides food to
non-profit organizations that has qualified feeding programs. To do this, we must solicit food
from donors and the food must be sorted. This is where volunteers are needed the most to sort
this product. In the past five days Tina Tukes, Shirley Jackson and Robin Hogsten sorted 15,000
pounds of food, that equals to 11,252 meals. Can you Imagine that many meals, enough food to
feed an army!
Again, thanks to Tina Tukes, Shirley Jackson and Robin Hogsten of USDA/NRCS Americorp of
Jacksonville, Florida in conjuction with the City of Jacksonville Ground Water Division for
selecting the LSS-Second Harvest Food Bank as one of their volunteer projects. The volunteers
were absolutely fabulous!
Sincerely,
Dan Parry
Operations Manager
A necerain of Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida, Inc.
TOTAL P.10
OCT-11-1996 12:11
DUVAL SOIL & WATER
904 765 7172 P.09
SEP 1990
DR. STANLEY & JOYCE YAMANE
8609 Autumn Green Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32256-9560
Phone: (904) 464-0777
September 17, 1996
USDA/AmeriCorps
5542 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Attn: Mr. Allen Moore
Dear Mr. Moore:
This is late in coming but we did want to thank vou for sending
Stephen and Tina out to our home to check on our usage of water
in our vard.
We have brought down the time of use as recommended but being
that it has been so hot and that we have not had too much rain
has not improved our record so much.
Anyway, we are trying to be more conservative outside and inside
because we know how precious clean water is to our planet.
Thank you again and I hope more neople take advantage of your
services.
Mahalo,
jumane
Jovce 11. Yamane
du
AMERICORPS TIONAL
UNITED
STATES
DEPARTMENT
AmeriCorps *USA
OF AGRICULTURE
USDA State Progress Report
(CNS Grant No. 95ADFDC047)
1. Check this reporting period: o First o Second X Third o Fourth
(10/1 - 12/31)
(1/1-3/31)
(4/1-6/30) (7/1 - 9/30)
SECTION I - STATE INFORMATION
2. State:
Florida
3. Agency: ARS o
NRCS
X
Forest Service o
RECD o FSA o
FCS
o
SECTION II - - STATE CONTACT INFORMATION:
(Make Corrections if Necessary)
4. Contact Name:
Last
Jerry Joiner
Federal Bldg, Rm 248
401 S.E. 1st Ave
5. Title:
Gainesville, FL 32601
6. Address: 2614 Nw 43rd Street
street, number, and PO (if applicable)
Gainesville
FL
32606
City
State
Zip
7. Telephone number: 352 - 338 - 9509
8. Fax number: 352 - 338 - 9578
9. E-Mail Address (if any) :
)
)
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y12A
Site Supervisor:
Allen
Moore
PHONE: 904-232-2871
Agency/Org Name:
NRCS
FAX: 9047657172
STATE: FL
City:
Jacksonville
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
HOGSTEN
,
ROBIN
C.
F
A
A
204
349
357
553
JACKSON
,
SHIRLEY
P.
F
A
A
71
382
254.5
453
MILLINGTON
,
MICHELLA
S.
(b)(6)
F
A
A
222
509
434.5
731
STILTNER
,
STEPHEN
M.
F
A
A
204
461
478.5
665
TUKES
RUTHENE
.
F
A
A
223
422
430.5
645
Total Hours:
3047
*
The number of Members allocated should equal the number of active members, those members whose trust status is "A" and whose Program Status is "A". If your report
shows five members with "A" "A" status and yet you only have four active members, this means you have not submitted an end of term of service form for the member
for the member who is no longer active. Conversely, if your report shows five members with an "A" "A" status and you actually have six members active, you have not submitted
an enrollment form for the active member whose name is not shown on this report. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members
on this sheet and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. If enrollment form was sent directly to the Corporation,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. If you have replaced members be certain to indicate whether the replacements are full or part-time
[NOTE: The USDA Director of National Service must approve conversion of full-time slots to part-time slots IN ADVANCE.]
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD,ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED111
)
)
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y12B
Site Supervisor:
Doug
Ulmer
PHONE: 305-242-1218
Agency/Org Name:
NRCS
FAX: 3052421292
STATE: FL
City:
Homestead
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
CANTAVE
, LEONARD
F
A
A
280
440
460
720
-
ELLIS
, CATHERINE
M.
F
A
A
280
440
460
720
RESENDEZ
, ELIZABETH
(b)(6)
F
A
A
280
440
-
460
720
VAL
, LAUDUN
P.
F
A
A
280
440
460
720
VASQUEZ
, LAURA
A.
F
A
A
280
440
460
720
Total Hours:
3600
The number of Members allocated should equal the number of active members, those members whose trust status is "A" and whose Program Status is "A". If your report
shows five members with "A" "A" status and yet you only have four active members, this means you have not submitted an end of term of service form for the member
for the member who is no longer active. Conversely, if your report shows five members with an "A" "A" status and you actually have six members active, you have not submitted
an enrollment form for the active member whose name is not shown on this report. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members
on this sheet and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. If enrollment form was sent directly to the Corporation,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. If you have replaced members be certain to indicate whether the replacements are full or part-time
(NOTE: The USDA Director of National Service must approve conversion of full-time slots to part-time slots IN ADVANCE.)
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS {EDUCATION AMARD,ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
11. Please list the total number of volunteers
who took part in activities which were
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
sponsored or organized by all the Members
in the state during this period.
39
15
1st Qtr.
2nd Qtr.
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr. Total
12. Please list the total number of
hours of community service completed by the
755
1758
volunteers cited above during this period.
SECTION IV - PROGRESS TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING SERVICE OBJECTIVES:
13. Original Community Service Objectives: Attached are sheets summarizing the community service
objectives that were originally approved for each operating site. In cases where a single objective may take an
entire year to complete, that objective may have a sub-objectives listed. You need to fill in the column marked
"3rd QTR Quantity" and the column marked "3rd QTR Success" --- as well as any column that is blank,
has a zero, or has a question mark --- for EVERY operating site. Each chart should have the following
columns:
"State" - The standard two-letter code for your state
"Obj No" - Each community service objective for each site is assigned an individual number
"Op Site" - Each site's unique operating site identification
"PGM Code" - Each type of service has been assigned a unique code to describe that type of service. See the
appendix to this report entitled "Community Service PGM Code List"
"Obj/Impact Statement" - A few words verbally summarizing the community service objective
"Year's QTY Target" - The year's numerical goal for the people or things to be aided
"Target Unit of Measurement" - The unit of measure used in the previous column
"3rd QTR Quantity" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's QTY Target"
"Year's Success Target" - Number for a way of measuring quality of service provided --- if this column is
blank, has a question mark, or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"Success Unit of Measure" - Explanation of the number in the previous column --- if this column is
blank, has a question mark, or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"3rd QTR Success" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's Success Target"
3
Y12A
6/04/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "3rd QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the third quarter. Do the same for "3rd QTR Success".)
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3rd QTR
Success
3rd QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
FL
Y12A
EN-E037A
GIS maps produced
2
maps
4
90
% of maps used to implement
90%
actions
FL
Y12A
EN-E098A
Outdated wells sealed
25
wells - sealed
5
90 % of landowners satisfied
100%
with service
FL
Y12A
EN-E012A
Environmental education
600
students - educated
832
90 % of students with increased
190%
knowledge
FL
Y12A
1
EN-E118A
Conduct on-site outdoor water use audits
150
audits - water use
15
50 % decrease in water usage
37%
FL
Y12A
2
EN-E111A
Provide technical assistance to # of
150
landowners - assisted
252
65 % of landowners making
40%
landowners
improvements
FL
Y12A
5
EN-E093A
Conduct groundwater resource assessments
170
assessments - water
63
100 % of homeowners who make
100%
quality
improvements
Y12B
6/04/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "3rd QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the third quarter. Do the same for "3rd QTR Success".)
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3rd QTR
Success
3rd QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
FL
Y12B
EN-E012A Environmental education
600
students - educated
750
90 % of students with increased
18%
knowledge
FL
Y12B
1
EN-E118A
Conduct on-site outdoor water use audits
150
audits - water use
158
50 % decrease in water usage
54%
FL
Y12B
2
EN-E111A
Provide technical assistance to # of
150
landowners - assisted
158
65 % of landowners making
59%
landusers
improvements
FL
Y12B
5
EN-E093A
Conduct groundwater resource assessments
170
assessments - water
158
65 % of landowners making
59%
quality
improvements
i
14. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE
OBJECTIVES
Use this section to report progress towards completing additional new objectives those objectives in addition
to the main objectives of each project listed on the proceeding page. Please fill in all columns for all
objectives. It is important to make sure that each objective is listed with its own "OP site" (Operating site)
code; this ensures that we know precisely what service is performed at each site. Please fill in all columns for
each objective. Under "Obj No.," please give each new objective a number different from the number used for
any of the objectives on the proceeding page. Under "PGM Code", please use a one-letter and three-digit code
to describe the service from the code list provided at the end of this report. Under "Obj/Impact statement,"
provide a several-word summary of the nature of the service project this verbal summary should roughly
match the "PGM Code" listed in the previous column. Under "Year's QTY Target," provide a hard number for
the people or things aided. Under "Target Unit of Measurement," specify what unit of measure was used in the
previous column such as miles, number of people served, acres, etc. Under "1st QTR Quantity," provide a
hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's QTY Target" that was accomplished during this reporting
period. Under "Year's Success Target," provide a hard number for a way of measuring how well the service
was provided. Under "Successes Unit of Measure," specify exactly what the number in the previous column
meant. Under "I st QTR Success," provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's Success
Target" that was accomplished during this reporting period.
Year's
Year's
Success
Obj PGM
QTY
1st QTR
Success
Unit of
1st QTR
State Op Site No. Code Obj/Impact statement
Target QTY Unit of Measure Quantity
Target
Measure
Success
{SAMPLE:}
CA Y05A
18 EN96 Constrcuting whale nesting boxes 3
Boxes
1
90
%
meeting stand. 95%
15. Community Service Objectives Narrative (optional): If you feel it is necessary and/or helpful, you may use this
space to describe in more detail accomplishments towards the original community service objectives reported in
question 13 and/or your additional community service objectives reported in question 14. Please make sure you
include the Operating Site ID Number in each narrative description so we can be clear which accomplishment is
matched to which site.
Y12A - Duval County, Florida
E012A - This objective was a major priority this quarter in keeping with the request
from the Chief of NRCS. E118A - This objective has been slow to take off due to the
newness of the program in the area. Concerted efforts have been to promote it as a
result of the promotion there is now a backlog of aproximately 100 requests. E111A -
This objective was a major focus this quarter. The AmeriCorps Team played a major
role in the Brownsfield coalition which is a multiagency program designed to achieve
environmental justice in blighted urban areas. The AmeriCorps Team made contacts with
local residents in order to educate them about groundwater contamination from unused
wells. Unused wells were located iwth the assistance of these local residents and then
were slated for proper well plugging.
16. Community Building Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how projects have brought together diverse
groups of people, empowered communities to solve their own problems, built-long term structures that will last
beyond each AmeriCorps Member's term of service, and generally improved the abilities of local citizens to help
improve their own lives.
Y12A - Duval County
The AmeriCorps Team is working with the Brownsfield Coalition serving as a two way
communication and educational link between the community and the coalition to
identify environmental issues and concerns. The Team is working to educate the
public on outdoor water conservation, via mobile irrigation evauations. The testing
of water at home sites for saltwater intrusion is welcomed by the community. The
AmeriCorps Team meet a variety of concerned citizens and answer questions
concerning the quality of their drinking water and what they can do to help
themselves.
Y12B - Dade County
This project has brought togehter diverse groups of people and empowered communities.
17. AmeriCorps Member Development Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how the AmeriCorps
Members themselves have benefited from serving in the program, particularly in regard to expanding their own
educational opportunity and increasing their own ethic of personal responsibility. Describe specific skills learned by
Members through either their service or training. Describe any Members that earned a GED or otherwise advanced
their education. Describe any Members that left public assistance to join AmeriCorps. Relate how AmeriCorps
allowed Members to continue college or graduate school. Describe how Members may have changed their ethic of
work, citizenship, or community volunteerism.
Y12A - Duval County
Team members learned how to test water in the surrounding area for dissolved oxygen,
Ph, Chloride and salinity for the St. Johns River Water Management District. Members
of the team were trained on what to do in case of a hurricane to assist the community.
Contamination training was given on how to recognize it, what to do or not to do and
who to call in teh Brownsfield Project area.
Y12B - Dade County
AmeriCorps members have benefited from serving in the program, particularly expanding
our educational opportunity and increasing our own ethic of personal responsibility.
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SECTION V - SUCCESS STORIES:
18. Unique Successes or Great Stories : Briefly describe one or two unique and/or exceptional success stories, a
program highlight, or a 'great story' from your state. Please explain any instance in which AmeriCorps Members
recruited non-AmeriCorps community volunteers for projects. Please include all media coverage, including original
newspaper clips, videotapes of TV coverage, and cassette tapes of radio coverage; any letters of support or thank you
letters; "before and after" photographs, brochures, posters, and newsletters created by the project; and other types of
creative documentation.
Y12A - Duval County
See attached news release on the Mobile Irrigation Lab Program in addition to
pertinent fliers and a letter of appreciation from a recent client.
SECTION VI - CHALLENGES
19. Difficulties Faced by the Program: Use this section to report on any problems your Members have encountered in
the program this period. These should be significant issues which were related to achieving objectives, significant
delays in implementation, administrative problems, or any other expectations, events or incidents that have caused the
Members concern. State the problem concisely and how the issue has, or has not been resolved. Be sure to outline
the steps taken and identify any resources needed to assist in resolving the problem.
Y12A - Duval County
Major difficulties that affect this particular program are member absenteeism,
documentation of accomplishements by members and occassional conflicts between
members. These concerns/problmes have been discussed with all members and steps
have been implemented to address them if they are not corrected.
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SECTION V - GENERAL INFORMATION
20. National Identity Activities (OPTIONAL): Please describe any activities undertaken by Members that fostered the
national identity of AmeriCorps. These could include joint service activities, meetings with other AmeriCorps
projects, national telephone conference calls, use of Internet to communicate with other sites, etc.
21. Organizational Changes: Please outline and describe any changes in your program's organization and/or structure
during the quarter.
Y12A - Duval County
Team leader position has been eliminated to streamline reporting and scheduling
process.
22. Organizational Improvements (OPTIONAL): Please write any suggestions by you, your Members, site managers,
or anyone else regarding ways in which the USDA or CNS AmeriCorps program could be improved.
Y12B - Dade County
Our AmeriCorps team feels that USDA or the Corporation for National Service (CNS)
could improve our program by creating a better public image for AmeriCorps. We
as well need to include our efforts.
23. Primary Training and Technical Assistance Needs (OPTIONAL): Please specify precisely what kind of staff or
Member training or other technical assistance can be provided by USDA, the Corporation for National Service, or
other sources to improve your projects.
{END OF REPORT}
6
Introduction
2
During the period from April 1 through June 30, 1996, the AmeriCorps Mobile Irrigation
Lab performed 158 evaluations, of which 107 were manual. Manual evaluations are mainly
performed on older systems unsuitable for pressure readings or harsh weather conditions which
may prevent accurate final readings. Of the 107 manual inspections, 61 rated excellent, 33 were
good, 12 were fair and one was poor. The remaining 51 audits were conducted using the catch-
can method, with 15 rating excellent, 11 rated good, seven were fair and 17 rated poor. The
catch-can ratings are derived form a computer program called Catch 3-D. The catch-can method
provides cooperators with more accurate uniformity readings, while the manual provides specific
locations of problems in their systems. A Potential Water Savings (PWS) was calculated from
the Distribution Uniformity tests. Fifty one systems evaluated through the catch-can method
indicated that 16,906,000 gallons could be saved! For these savings to realized, home owners
must be informed of their systems performance and make recommended changes, (refer to
attached table 6). Suggestions by the team helped home owners reduce repair costs. Owners are
shown simple maintenance tips for their irrigation systems, like removing debris and sand from
the emitters with a needle. This eliminates costly charges from professional irrigation companies.
Preparing a list of local irrigation suppliers is also appreciated by homeowners. We do not
recommend any irrigation company, but do inform cooperators of what companies are available
in their area.
AmeriCorps is not limited to performing irrigation evaluations. Our involvement with the
community has motivated the team's spirit. The Oklahoma City Bomb Victims were
memorialized with a tree planting, at the South Dade Government Center. The ceremony was
shared with many Government Center employees. Manuel Diaz Farms, one of our local growers,
donated a yellow trumpet tree, (Tabebuia). The tree's yellow trumpet flowers represent a
prayer for each life lost in the tragedy. AmeriCorps has actively assisted the MIL (Mobile
Irrigation Lab) with the Water For South Florida presentations at Dade County Schools 750
students have benefited. AmeriCorps members are involved in other community services such
as voluntecring with inner-city youth programs and distributing water saving brochures.
On July 13-14, AmeriCorps together with the MIL, managed by Dr. Charles Yurgalevitch,
will host a booth at the annual Ag Fiesta at the Fruit and Spice Park. We will be distributing
brochures with water conservation recommendations. AmeriCorps will display our
accomplishments with samples of completed irrigation reports. On July 15, two selected
AmeriCorps members, Elizabeth Resendiz and Pascal Val will travel to the Virgin Islands and
Puerto Rico to meet with other AmeriCorps coordinators. The entire team is looking forward to
bringing positive insights to our hosts.
With Doug Ulmer's departure, the team feels a sense of sadness, but proudly congratulates
his success. Doug has E ven us trust and positive reenforcement on our daily tasks. We will
miss Doug, but we plan to continue our hard work with our next supervisor. Hopefully, our
accomplishments will help ensure the continuance of the Homestead
AmeriCorps, not just for ourselves but others who will follow.
JUL-09-1996 11:05
DUVAL SOIL & WATER
904 765 7172
P.02
National Day of Service Celebrated
On April 23, 1996, the National Day of Service was in celebrated by the Duval County
USDA/AmeriCorps team by planting 50 Crepe Myrtle trees throughout the Jacksonville area.
These trees were planted to commemorate the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing tragedy.
Other AmeriCorps teams across the nation participated in similar activities today and on April
19th, the anniversary of the bombing.
The Duval County team enlisted the help of several area agencies in obtaining the trees and
the needed sites and materials. The trees were donated for this project through the "Green it
Up, Clean it Up" campaign initiated by Mayor John Delaney. Tool and mulch were supplied by
the City of Jacksonville. The Department of Forestry assisted with planting techniques and
watering.
Over thirty trees were planted in front of the Habilax homes on Palmetto Ave, after the area
had been cleared of trash and tires. These trees will be cared for by the residents, instilling pride
in their community. The remainder of the 50 trees were planted in the downtown area on
Prudential Dr. in front the River City Brewing parking lot and in between the Science and
History Museum and the Main Street Bridge. These trees will add to the beauty of downtown
Jacksonville that can be viewed by locals and tourists alike.
TOTAL P.02
ARE YOU WATERING YOUR LAWN TOO MUCH?
FREE! Irrigation System Evaluation
sponsored by USDA/AmeriCorps and
the City of Jacksonville
It is estimated that over 50% of all residential water in Florida is used
for lawn and garden irrigation. Inefficient systems waste water and
money. In order to better use and conserve our precious water supply, a
FREE irrigation system check is recommended.
For all inground irrigation systems the evaluation consists of
determining the following:
appropriate running time
adequate coverage
proper maintenance and care of
system
If you are interested in improving the
efficiency of your system, please call the City
of Jacksonville
Groundwater Resource Management Branch
at 630-4900
to schedule an appointment
Effective 3/16/96 to
8/15/96
P.02
22'96 15:09 No.008 P.02
This service is not offered by or affiliated with the
St. Johns River Water Management District
ARE YOU WATERING YOUR LAWN TO MUCH?
97%
May
FREE! Irrigation System Evaluation
Sponsored by USDA/AmeriCorps and the City of Jacksonville
It is estimated that over 50% of all residential water in Florida is used for lawn and garden irrigation. Inefficient systems waste water and
money. In order to better use and conserve our precious water supply, a free irrigation evaluation system is recommended.
For all in ground irrigation systems, the evaluation consists of determining the following:
Appropiate running time
904 730 6267
Adequate coverage
Proper maintenance and care of the system
If you are interested in improving the efficiency of
your system, please call the City of Jacksonville
Groundwater Resource Management Branch at
JOHNS MGMT.JHX
630-4900 or the USDA - Natural Resources
Conservation Service at 232-2870
Effective 3/18/96 to 8/15/96
MAY-22-1996 15:20
to schedule an appointment.
AmeriCorps *USA
USDA State Progress Report
(CNS Grant No. 95ADFDC047)
1. Check this reporting period: o First
D Second
o Third
o Fourth
(10/1 - 12/31)
(1/1 3/31)
(4/1 - 6/30)
(7/1 9/30)
SECTION I - STATE INFORMATION
2. State: Florida
3. Agency: ARS o NRCSx
Forest Service o
RECD o
FSA o
FCS o
SECTION II - STATE CONTACT INFORMATION:
(Make Corrections if Necessary)
4. Contact Name:
-
Jerry Joiner
Last
NRCS
401 S.E. 1st Ave
5. Title:
Gainesville FL 32601
6. Address:
2614 NW 43rd Street
street, number, and PO (if applicable)
Gainesville
FL
32606
City
State
Zip
7. Telephone number: 352 - 338 - 9509
8. Fax number: 352 - 338 - 9578
9. E-Mail Address (if any) :
3/12/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y12A
Site Supervisor: Allen
Moore
PHONE: 904-232-2871
Agency/Org Name: NRCS
FAX: 9047657172
STATE: FL
City: Jacksonville
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT STAT STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
HOGSTEN
, ROBIN
C.
F
A
A
204
349
204
JACKSON
, SHIRLEY
P.
F
A
A
71
382
71
MILLINGTON
, MICHELLA
S.
(b)(6)
F
A
A
222
509
222
STILTNER
,
STEPHEN
M.
F
A
A
204
461
204
TUKES
,
RUTHENE
.
F
A
A
223
422
223
)
)
3/12/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y12B
Site Supervisor:
Doug
Ulmer
PHONE: 305-242-1218
Agency/Org Name: NRCS
FAX: 3052421292
STATE: FL
City: Homestead
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
CANTAVE
,
LEONARD
.
F
A
A
280
440
.
720
ELLIS
, CATHERINE
M.
F
A
A
280
440
720
RESENDEZ
,
ELIZABETH
.
(b)(6)
F
A
A
280
440
720
VAL
,
LAUDUN
P.
F
A
A
280
440
720
VASQUEZ
,
LAURA
A.
F
A
A
280
440
720
3/12/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y12A
Site Supervisor:
Allen
Moore
PHONE: 904-232-2871
Agency/Org Name:
NRCS
FAX: 9047657172
STATE: FL
City:
Jacksonville
/ FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT STAT STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Total Hours:
924
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
No. of Active Members Whose Enrollment Forms were recieved at USDA (not including terminations) :
5
No. of Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Recieved*:
0
ENTER the number of vacancies that you intend to fill in the next reporting period:
0
0
ENTER the number of vacancies you intend to relinquish for the program year:
If the number of Members allocated is greater than the number of forms received, there are four options: 1. There are Members enrolled in programs whose forms have not
been submitted to the USDA Director of National Service. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members on the back of this sheet
and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. 2. The enrollment forms were sent directly to the Corporation. If that is the case,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. 3. There are vacancies in your program you intend to fill in the next reporting period.
If that is the case, enter the number of vacancies on the appropriate line. 4. There are vacancies that you can not fill and you are relinquishing them.
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD, ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
If the number of members for whom forms have been received is greater than the number of members allocated resulting in a negative number appearing in the "No. of
Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Received" line, you have enrolled more members in your program than authorized. Please explain this over enrollment. It may be
that some members have terminated, in which case, change their status on this form and submit the proper end of term of service form to the USDA Director of National Service.
3/12/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y12B
Site Supervisor:
Doug
Ulmer
PHONE: 305-242-1218
Agency/Org Name:
NRCS
FAX: 3052421292
STATE: FL
City:
Homestead
FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Total Hours:
1400
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
No. of Active Members Whose Enrollment Forms were recieved at USDA (not including terminations) :
5
No. of Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Recieved*
0
ENTER the number of vacancies that you intend to fill in the next reporting period:
0
ENTER the number of vacancies you intend to relinquish for the program year:
0
If the number of Members allocated is greater than the number of forms received, there are four options: 1. There are Members enrolled in programs whose forms have not
been submitted to the USDA Director of National Service. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members on the back of this sheet
and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. 2. The enrollment forms were sent directly to the Corporation. If that is the case,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. 3. There are vacancies in your program you intend to fill in the next reporting period.
If that is the case, enter the number of vacancies on the appropriate line. 4. There are vacancies that you can not fill and you are relinquishing them.
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD, ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
If the number of members for whom forms have been received is greater than the number of members allocated resulting in a negative number appearing in the "No. of
Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Received" line, you have enrolled more members in your program than authorized. Please explain this over enrollment. It may be
that some members have terminated, in which case, change their status on this form and submit the proper end of term of service form to the USDA Director of National Service.
SECTION III - MEMBER DATA:
).
Attached are sheets concerning AmeriCorps Member data. The first type of Member Data sheet lists each Member,
by operating site, for whom the USDA Office of National Service has received at least a Member enrollment form.
The sheet will also list the number of slots allotted to that site and the number of enrollment forms
received by the Department; you will need to fill in the number of Members actually enrolled. The sheets give the
Member's name, social security number, and enrollment status. Please review the data and check for:
a. Correct spelling of the name;
b. Accuracy of the Social Security Number;
c.
Service type (F= Full-time member; P= Part-time member);
d. Program Status (A = Active; C = Completed; E = Ended Service Early)*
e. Trust Status (A = Earning Award; B = Earned Award; C = Did Not Earn Award; D = On Hold by the
Corporation for National Service; E = Under Review).
Alongside each name, give the total number of hours served (includes training time) by the Member this reporting period.
Do this even if the Member has terminated during the reporting period. For Members who are on the list but have
terminated or had their service type or status changed, just cross out the old status and print the new one alongside it.
Make your corrections directly on this sheet and submit it along with the other portions of your progress report.
The second type of Member Data sheets give an Operating Site ID number and the name of the site supervisor but has no
Member names listed. That is because the USDA Office of National Service has not received Enrollment forms for any
Members from these sites. Please print the necessary information for each member on the appropriate sheet and submit
an Enrollment form to the Department. If a Member began service but terminated, we still need a form for that person ---
indicates their status as terminated. Also note whether or not the site sent the enrollment form directly to the Corporation
for National Service. It is hoped that by now everyone understands that all forms (except health and child care) should
come directly to the USDA Director of National Service and NOT repeat NOT the Corporation for National
Service.
REMEMBER:
a. ALL members should be listed even though they only served a few days. If an enrollment form was submitted
for a Member who then terminates either by officially notifying you or simply by walking away from the
program, an End of Term of Service Form MUST be submitted for the Member.
b. If Members are serving at an operating site and their name does not appear on the list for that site, first check to
see if the Member is listed under a different operating site; if not, then an Enrollment Form must be submitted
so the person can be enrolled in the program.
c.
List all the hours a Member served during the reporting period regardless if they terminated or if they started in
the middle of the period.
11. Please list the total number of volunteers
who took part in activities which were
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
sponsored or organized by all the Members
in the state during this period.
11
13
24
1st Qtr.
2nd Qtr.
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr. Total
12. Please list the total number of
hours of community service completed by the
470
533
1003
volunteers cited above during this period.
SECTION IV - PROGRESS TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING SERVICE OBJECTIVES:
13. Original Community Service Objectives: Attached are sheets summarizing the community service
objectives that were originally approved for each operating site. In cases where a single objective may take an
entire year to complete, that objective may have a sub-objectives listed. You need to fill in the column marked
"1st QTR Quantity" and the column marked "1st QTR Success" --- as well as any column that is blank, has
a zero, or has a question mark- --- for EVERY operating site. Each chart should have the following columns:
"State" - The standard two-letter code for your state
"Obj No" - Each community service objective for each site is assigned an individual number
"Op Site" - Each site's unique operating site identification
"PGM Code" - Each type of service has been assigned a unique code to describe that type of service. See the
appendix to this report entitled "Community Service PGM Code List"
"Obj/Impact Statement" - A few words verbally summarizing the community service objective
"Year's QTY Target" - The year's numerical goal for the people or things to be aided
"Target Unit of Measurement" - The unit of measure used in the previous column
"1st QTR Quantity" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's QTY Target"
"Year's Success Target" - Number for a way of measuring quality of service provided --- if this column is
blank, has a question mark, or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"Success Unit of Measure" - Explanation of the number in the previous column --- if this column is
blank, has a question mark, or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"1st QTR Success" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's Success Target"
3/13/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Fill in All Blank Columns or Those with Question Marks. Use the Attached Blank Form to Enter New Ojectives.)
As you are aware, one of the key pieces of information you are to provide with this 2nd QTR progress report is whether or not you intend to renew this site
for the next program year begining approximatley Sept/Oct 1996. If you intend to renew this site for the next program year,
indicate whether the objectives listed below will remain the same for the next year's program. If they will remain the same write OK next to them,
if one will be not be an objective to be performed at this site for next year, write the word DELETE next to it. If you are proposing one or more new
objectives for this site identify them using the format attached to question 14. You may write them on this sheet (be sure to include quantity and
quality measures) or you may use a separate piece of paper BUT be certain you clearly identify the operating site to which they belong.
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
2 nd QTR
Success
2 nd QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
FL
Y12A
1
EN-E118
Conduct on-site outdoor water use audits
150
audits
3
50 % % decrease in water usage
30%
FL
Y12A
2
EN-E111
Provide technical assistance to # of
150
landusers
44
65 % of landowners making
50%
landowners
improvements
delete
FL
Y12A
5
EN-E093
Conduct groundwater resource assessments
170
assessment
138
100 % of homeowners who make
100%
improvements
3/13/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Fill in All Blank Columns or Those with Question Marks. Use the Attached Blank Form to Enter New Ojectives.)
As you are aware, one of the key pieces of information you are to provide with this 2nd QTR progress report is whether or not you intend to renew this site
for the next program year begining approximatley Sept/Oct 1996. If you intend to renew this site for the next program year,
indicate whether the objectives listed below will remain the same for the next year's program. If they will remain the same write OK next to them,
if one will be not be an objective to be performed at this site for next year, write the word DELETE next to it. If you are proposing one or more new
objectives for this site identify them using the format attached to question 14. You may write them on this sheet (be sure to include quantity and
quality measures) or you may use a separate piece of paper BUT be certain you clearly identify the operating site to which they belong.
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
2 nd QTR
Success
2 nd QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
FL
Y12B
10k
EN-E118
Conduct on-site outdoor water use audits
150
audits
84
50 % decrease in water usage
58%
FL
Y12B
20k
EN-E111
Provide technical assistance to # of
150
landusers
84
65 % of landowners making
69%
landusers
improvements
scelete
FL
Y12B
5
EN-E093
Conduct groundwater resource assessments
170
assessment
84
65 % of landowners making
69%
improvements
14. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
Use this section to report progress towards completing additional new objectives those objectives in addition to the main objectives of each
project listed on the proceeding page. Please fill in all columns for all objectives. It is important to make sure that each objective is listed with
its own "OP site" (Operating site) code; this ensures that we know precisely what service is performed at each site. Please fill in all columns for
each objective. Under "Obj No.," please give each new objective a number different from the number used for any of the objectives on the
proceeding page. Under "PGM Code", please use a one-letter and three-digit code to describe the service from the code list provided at the end of
this report. Under "Obj/Impact statement," provide a several-word summary of the nature of the service project -- this verbal summary should
roughly match the "PGM Code" listed in the previous column. Under "Year's QTY Target," provide a hard number for the people or things
aided. Under "Target Unit of Measurement," specify what unit of measure was used in the previous column - such as miles, number of people
served, acres, etc. Under "1st QTR Quantity," provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's QTY Target" that was
accomplished during this reporting period. Under "Year's Success Target," provide a hard number for a way of measuring how well the service
was provided. Under "Successes Unit of Measure," specify exactly what the number in the previous column meant. Under "I st QTR Success,"
provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's Success Target" that was accomplished during this reporting period.
Year's
Year's
Success
Obj PGM
QTY
1st QTR
Success
Unit of
1st QTR
State Op Site
No. Code
Obj/Impact statement
Target QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Measure
Success
{SAMPLE:}
CA Y05A
18 EN96 Constrcuting whale nesting boxes 3
Boxes
1
90
% meeting stand.
95%
FL Y12A
E037 GIS maps produced
2
Maps
2
90
gused
90%
%students show-
FL Y12A
E012 Envir. Ed. Presen.
600
#Students
20
90
ing improvement
90%
X
FL Y12A
E098 Outdated wells sealed
25
#Wells plugged
18
100
%plugged
90%
%students show-
FL Y12B
E012 Envir. Ed. Presen.
600
#
of
Students
200
85
ing improvement
90%
15. Community Service Objectives Narrative (optional): If you feel it is necessary and/or helpful, you may
use this space to describe in more detail accomplishments towards the original community service
objectives reported in question 13 and/or your additional community service objectives reported in
question 14. Please make sure you include the Operating Site ID Number in each narrative description so
we can be clear which accomplishment is matched to which site.
Y12B - Dade County, Florida
Water analyses have been conducted on samples of well water and lake water that is
used for irrigation of homeowners' turf. AmeriCorps also accompanied Doug Ulmer to
the Envirothon on March 14, 1996. We have also been working with Dade County
commissioners from different districts to inform them and the homeowners in their
area about water conservation. Our team has just returned from an intensive
training in Tampa with the Jacksonville team. We have also participated in the
nationwide teleconference conducted on March 25, 1996.
16. Community Building Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how projects have brought
together diverse groups of people, empowered communities to solve their own problems, built-long term
structures that will last beyond each AmeriCorps Member's term of service, and generally improved the
abilities of local citizens to help improve their own lives.
Y12A - Duval County, Florida
We are working more directly with the public now. This has taken place due to the
numerous visits with homeowners to explain the work we were there to do (salt
water intrusion especially).
Y12B - Dade County, Florida
This project has brought together diverse groups of people, and empowered communities
to solve problems. It has also built long-term structures that will last far beyond
our team service in various ways. Working as a team of diverse individuals creates
different ideas and resolutions to a problem. It has empowered our community to
become more concerned about water conservation. Also, it has built a long-term
structure in our personal lives by allowing us to communicate with different people
of the community and their views.
17. AmeriCorps Member Development Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how the
AmeriCorps Members themselves have benefited from serving in the program, particularly in regard to
expanding their own educational opportunity and increasing their own ethic of personal responsibility.
Describe specific skills learned by Members through either their service or training. Describe any
Members that earned a GED or otherwise advanced their education. Describe any Members that left public
assistance to join AmeriCorps. Relate how AmeriCorps allowed Members to continue college or graduate
school. Describe how Members may have changed their ethic of work, citizenship, or community
volunteerism.
Y12A - Duval County, Florida
Robin Hogsten received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology during this time. Steve
Stiltner is continuing his part-time classes at community college. Also, members
have been volunteering for numerous activities including: Greenscape Tree Planting,
SJRWMD cleanup of the St. Johns River, Home & Patio Show, Boat Show, Healthy
Neighborhoods/Healthy Earth Stewardship, Food Bank, WAVE (Watershed Action
Volunteers), AmeriCorps "Team Leader" concept has also instilled individual
responsibility in reference to the team.
Y12B - Dade County, Florida
AmeriCorps members have benefited from serving in the program, particularly expanding
our educational opportunity and increasing our own ethic of personal responsibility.
Members have learned specific skills through our service and training, such as organi-
zation, setting priorities, and encountering people with different personalities and
views in the community as well as improving public relations. Technically, we have
advanced in our computer skills, research skills, and mathematical capabilities.
SECTION V - SUCCESS STORIES:
18. Unique Successes or Great Stories : Briefly describe one or two unique and/or exceptional success
stories, a program highlight, or a 'great story' from your state. Please explain any instance in which
AmeriCorps Members recruited non-AmeriCorps community volunteers for projects. Please include all
media coverage, including original newspaper clips, videotapes of TV coverage, and cassette tapes of
radio coverage; any letters of support or thank you letters; "before and after" photographs, brochures,
posters, and newsletters created by the project; and other types of creative documentation.
Y12A - Duval County, Florida
An "Irrigation Evaluation" flyer was made for the purpose of getting the public to
sign up for free mobile irrigation evaluations. These were handed out at the Boat
Show and the Home & Patio SHow and the PRime Osborne Convention Center on
February 8-11 and February 22-25 respectively. Inserts were also sent to water
customers (via water bill) concerning the free irrigation evaluations. A "highlight"
for AmeriCorps members was the training in the Tampa, Florida with the Dade County
AmeriCorps team. It was a week-long session that included HIV and Defensive Driving
seminars, as well as Team Builing SKills, personality profiles, diversity in the
workplace, etc.
Y12B - Dade County, Florida
One of our exceptional success stories was the opportunity to meet and train with the
Jacksonville team. Learning about other projects that other AmeriCorps teams are
involved in was very interesting. Also, this training helped us learn more about our
personalities and ways that we can work with other people. "If others know more about
you than you know about yourself, the more others can control you," this is one of
the many things learned in our training session in Tampa, which will help us learn
more about our personalities.
SECTION VI - CHALLENGES
19. Difficulties Faced by the Program: Use this section to report on any problems your Members have
encountered in the program this period. These should be significant issues which were related to
achieving objectives, significant delays in implementation, administrative problems, or any other
expectations, events or incidents that have caused the Members concern. State the problem concisely and
how the issue has, or has not been resolved. Be sure to outline the steps taken and identify any resources
needed to assist in resolving the problem.
Y12A - Duval County, Florida
Problems encountered by the Duval COunty AmeriCorps team during this period was
mainly inachieving objectives. We have numerous goals that were originally expected,
but after speaking with Ken Murray, more realistic expectations were generated
(at the training in Tampa).
Seating arrangements at the City of Jacksonville Water Quality Division need to be
implemented. Give us more room to work (possibly a room or office with computer
just for us). Specific numbers need to be put in bi-weekly reports as to what has
been done so as to completed the quarterly reports in a more quantity-geared
manner.
Y12B - Dade County, Florida
Problems that the program has encountered this period are minor. They included
problems with vehicles, incomplete equipment, and public skepticism. However,
we have overcome these minor difficulties.
SECTION V - GENERAL INFORMATION
20. National Identity Activities (OPTIONAL): Please describe any activities undertaken by Members that
fostered the national identity of AmeriCorps. These could include joint service activities, meetings with
other AmeriCorps projects, national telephone conference calls, use of Internet to communicate with other
sites, etc.
Y12A - Duval County, Florida
January 11, we took part in the Eastern Region AmeriCorps teleconference with Joel
Berg. Participation of AmeriCorp training with Dade COunty and Belleglade, Florida
also took place during the week of March 18 in Plant City, FLorida.
Y12B - Dade County, Florida
An activity that was undertaken by members that fostered the national identity of Ameri-
Corps was a teleconference conducted on March 25, 1996, with other AmeriCorps teams, and
Joel Berg, USDA-Director of National Service and the Secretary of Agriculture. During
the teleconference, we learned of different projects across the county that AmeriCorps is
working on. Also, our participation with the Envirothon has also helped foster the
identity of AmeriCorps. Coming in contact with many high school students gave us a
chance to speak about our projects and about the AmeriCorps in general.
21. Organizational Changes: Please outline and describe any changes in your program's organization and/or
structure during the quarter.
Y12A - Duval County, Florida
We began implementation of weekly schedules consisting of what members are going to
be doing the upcoming week. We also changed team leaders from Steve Stilner to
Robin Hogsten.
Y12B - Dade County, Florida
The changes in our program's organization and structure are streamling our format for th
the mailing of completed reports to cooperators, and also our evalutions procedure. We
have also elected a team leader on a monthly rotation for better coordination of team
activities. The Ameri-Corps is also working with the commissioners from different
districts. We supplied the commissioners with a copy of our flyer to distribut to home-
22. Organizational Improvements (OPTIONAL): Please write any suggestions by you, your Members, site
owners
managers, or anyone else regarding ways in which the USDA or CNS AmeriCorps program could be
in thei
area.
improved.
Y12A - Duval County, Florida
PLease start out with training as soon as the program begins. Especially in getting
with other AmeriCorp teams in the state (such as our training in Tampa). More direct
involvement of site supervisor with projects. Possibly eliminate third party
involvement, so as to be more cohesive in attaining goals.
Y12B - Dade County, Florida
Our AmeriCorps team feels that USDA or Corporation for National Service (CNS) could improve our
program by creating a better public image for AmeriCorps. We as well need to include our efforts.
23. Primary Training and Technical Assistance Needs (OPTIONAL): Please specify precisely what kind
of staff or Member training or other technical assistance can be provided by USDA, the Corporation for
National Service, or other sources to improve your projects.
Y12B - Dade County, Florida
The Homestead AmeriCorps team feels that training or other technical assistance does
not need to improve. Working next to the Dade County Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) has
given us great confidence and help in everything we need.
{END OF REPORT}
III ERICOR
UNITED
STATES
DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
AmeriCorps * USA
USDA State Progress Report
(CNS Grant No. 95ADFDC047)
1. Check this reporting period: X First
o
Second
o
Third
Fourth
(10/1 - 12/31)
(1/1 3/31)
(4/1 - 6/30)
(7/1 9/30)
SECTION I - STATE INFORMATION
2. State: Florida
3. Agency: ARS o NRCS X
Forest Service
o
RECD
o
FSA
o
FCS o
SECTION II - STATE CONTACT INFORMATION:
(Make Corrections if Necessary)
4. Contact Name:
Jerry Joiner
NRCS
Last
401 S.E. 1st Ave
Gainesville FL 32601
5. Title:
Assistant State Conservationist for Programs
6. Address: 2614 NW 43rd Street
street, number, and PO (if applicable)
Gainesville
FL
32606
City
State
Zip
7.Telephone number: 3_5_2_3_38.9_5_09
Fax number: 352.338.9578
9. E-Mail Address (if any) :
)
1/30/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y12A
Site Supervisor: Allen
Moore
PHONE: 904-232-2871
Agency/Org Name:
NRCS
FAX: 9047657172
STATE: FL
City: Jacksonville
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
HOGSTEN
, ROBIN
C.
F
A
A
204
71
JACKSON
, SHIRLEY
P.
F
A
A
222
MILLINGTON
, MICHELLA
S.
(b)(6)
F
A
A
204
STILTNER
, STEPHEN
M.
F
A
A
TUKES
, RUTHENE
.
F
A
A
223
)
)
1/30/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y12B
Site Supervisor: Doug
Ulmer
PHONE: 305-242-1218
Agency/Org Name: NRCS
FAX: 3052421292
STATE: FL
City: Homestead
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
CANTAVE
, LEONARD
A
280
.
F
A
ELLIS
, CATHERINE
M.
F
A
A
280
RESENDEZ
, ELIZABETH
.
F
A
A
280
(b)(6)
VAL
, LAUDUN
P.
F
A
A
280
VASQUEZ
, LAURA
A.
F
A
A
280
1/30/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y12A
Site Supervisor: Allen
Moore
PHONE: 904-232-2871
Agency/Org Name: NRCS
FAX: 9047657172
STATE: FL
City: Jacksonville
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
No. of Active Members Whose Enrollment Forms were recieved at USDA (not including terminations)
5
No. of Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Recieved*:
0
ENTER the number of vacancies that you intend to fill in the next reporting period:
0
ENTER the number of vacancies you intend to relinquish for the program year:
0
*
If the number of Members allocated is greater than the number of forms received, there are four options: 1. There are Members enrolled in programs whose forms have not
been submitted to the USDA Director of National Service. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members on the back of this sheet
and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. 2. The enrollment forms were sent directly to the Corporation. If that is the case,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. 3. There are vacancies in your program you intend to fill in the next reporting period.
If that is the case, enter the number of vacancies on the appropriate line. 4. There are vacancies that you can not fill and you are relinquishing them.
PLEASE REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED HERE AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED OFFICIALLY ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD,
HEALTH CARE, ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
If the number of members for whom forms have been received is greater than the number of members allocated resulting in a negative number appearing in the "No. of
Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Received" line, you have enrolled more members in your program than authorized. Please provide an explanation for this over
enrollment. (It may be that some members have terminated, in which case, change their status on this form and submit the proper end of term of service form to
the USDA Director of National Service.
1/30/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y12B
Site Supervisor: Doug
Ulmer
PHONE: 305-242-1218
Agency/Org Name: NRCS
FAX: 3052421292
STATE: FL
City: Homestead
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
5
No. of Active Members Whose Enrollment Forms were recieved at USDA (not including terminations)
5
No. of Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Recieved*:
0
ENTER the number of vacancies that you intend to fill in the next reporting period:
0
0
ENTER the number of vacancies you intend to relinquish for the program year:
*
If the number of Members allocated is greater than the number of forms received, there are four options: 1. There are Members enrolled in programs whose forms have not
been submitted to the USDA Director of National Service. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members on the back of this sheet
and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. 2. The enrollment forms were sent directly to the Corporation. If that is the case,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. 3. There are vacancies in your program you intend to fill in the next reporting period.
If that is the case, enter the number of vacancies on the appropriate line. 4. There are vacancies that you can not fill and you are relinquishing them.
PLEASE REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED HERE AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED OFFICIALLY ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD,
HEALTH CARE, ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
If the number of members for whom forms have been received is greater than the number of members allocated resulting in a negative number appearing in the "No. of
Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Received" line, you have enrolled more members in your program than authorized. Please provide an explanation for this over
enrollment. (It may be that some members have terminated, in which case, change their status on this form and submit the proper end of term of service form to
the USDA Director of National Service.
11. Please list the total number of volunteers
who took part in activities which were
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
sponsored or organized by all the Members
in the state during this period.
17
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
12. Please list the total number of
hours of community service completed by the
720
volunteers cited above during this period.
(In question 18, briefly explain what these
volunteers accomplished)
SECTION IV - PROGRESS TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING SERVICE OBJECTIVES:
13. Original Community Service Objectives: Attached are sheets summarizing the community service
objectives that were originally approved for each operating site. In cases where a single objective may take an
entire year to complete, that objective may have a sub-objective listed. You need to fill in the column marked
"1st QTR Quantity" and the column marked "1st QTR Success" --- as well as any column that is blank, has
a zero, or has a question mark for EVERY operating site. Each chart should have the following columns:
"State" - The standard two-letter code for your state
"Obj No" - Each community service objective for each site is assigned an individual number
"Op Site" - Each site's unique operating site identification
"PGM Code" - Each type of service has been assigned a unique code to describe that type of service. See the
appendix to this report entitled "Community Service PGM Code List"
"Obj/Impact Statement" - A few words verbally summarizing the community service objective
"Year's QTY Target" - The year's numerical goal for the people or things to be aided
"Target Unit of Measurement" - The unit of measure used in the previous column
"1st QTR Quantity" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's QTY Target"
"Year's Success Target" - Number for a way of measuring quality of service provided if this column is
blank, has a question mark, , or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"Success Unit of Measure" - Explanation of the number in the previous column --- if this column is
blank, has a question mark, or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"1st QTR Success" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's Success Target"
2/06/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Fill in All Blank Columns or Those with Question Marks. Use the Attached Blank Form to Enter New Ojectives.)
Year's
Year's
Obj
PGM
QTY
1 st QTR
Success
1 st QTR
State
OP Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
FL
Y12A
1
E118
Conduct on-site outdoor water use audits
150
audits
0
50%
% decrease in water usage
0
FL
Y12A
2
E111
Provide technical assistance to # of
150
landusers
0
65%
% of landowners making
0
landowners
improvements
FL
Y12A
5
E093 Conduct groundwater resource assessments
170
assessment
51
100%
% of homeowners who make
43%
improvements
*
NOTE: This team was "on board" only six weeks during the first quarter. Three weeks were used for
training. The numbers will go "through the roof" next quarter.
2/06/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Fill in All Blank Columns or Those with Question Marks. Use the Attached Blank Form to Enter New Ojectives.)
Year's
Year's
Obj
PGM
QTY
1 st QTR
Success
1 st QTR
State
OP Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
FL
Y12B
1
E118
Conduct on-site outdoor water use audits
150
audits
75
50%
% decrease in water usage
61%
FL
Y12B
2
E111
Provide technical assistance to # of
150
landusers
75
65%
% of landowners making
75%
landusers
improvements
FL
Y12B
5
E093
Conduct groundwater resource assessments
170
assessment
75
65%
% of landowners making
75%
improvements
15. Community Service Objectives Narrative (optional): If you feel it is necessary and/or helpful, you may
use this space to describe in more detail accomplishments towards the original community service
objectives reported in question 13 and/or your additional community service objectives reported in
question 14. Please make sure you include the Operating Site ID Number in each narrative description so
we can be clear which accomplishment is matched to which site.
Operating Site ID Number Y12B - Dade County, FL
Irrigation evaluations are performed to determine the efficiency of the system. In
this process suggestions and recommendations are accompanied by a printed report,
and a map of the home identifying where problems are located in order to understand
how to improve the evaluated system.
16. Community Building Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how projects have brought
together diverse groups of people, empowered communities to solve their own problems, built-long term
structures that will last beyond each AmeriCorps Member's term of service, and generally improved the
abilities of local citizens to help improve their own lives.
Operating Site Number Y12A - Duval County, FL
The implementation of the AmeriCorps Program has fostered partnerships with the City
of Jacksonville-Water Quality Division, County Extension Service, Duval Soil and Water
Conservation District, St. Johns River Water Management District, U.S. Geological
Survey and the individual landowners that they have worked with and/or provided
assistance.
Operating Site ID Number Y12B - Dade County, FL
This project has brought together diverse groups of people and empowered communities
to solve problems. It has also built long-term structures that will last far beyond
our team service in the following ways. Working as a team of diverse groups creates
different ideas and resolutions to a problem. It has empowered our community to become
more concerned about water conservation. Also it has built a long-term structure in
17. AmeriCorps Member Development Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how the
AmeriCorps Members themselves have benefited from serving in the program, particularly in regard to
expanding their own educational opportunity and increasing their own ethic of personal responsibility.
Describe specific skills learned by Members through either their service or training. Describe any
Members that earned a GED or otherwise advanced their education. Describe any Members that left public
assistance to join AmeriCorps. Relate how AmeriCorps allowed Members to continue college or graduate
school. Describe how Members may have changed their ethic of work, citizenship, or community
volunteerism.
Operating Site Number Y12A - Duval County, FL
The AmeriCorps Members have indicated to me that they have benefited tremendously
due to their exposure to information and observations that most have never thought
about. The diverse group has benefited from other members' backgrounds and
experiences. They have received training on a wide variety of subjects.
Operating Site ID Number Y12B - Dade County, FL
AmeriCorps members have benefited from serving in the program, particularly in regard
to expanding our own educational opportunity and increasing our own ethic of personal
responsibility. Members have learned specific skills through our service and training,
such as organization, setting priorities, and encountering people with different
personalities and views in the community as well as improving public relations.
Technically, we have advanced in our computer skills, research skills, and mathematical
capabilities.
15. Community Service Objectives Narrative (optional): If you feel it is necessary and/or helpful, you may
use this space to describe in more detail accomplishments towards the original community service
objectives reported in question 13 and/or your additional community service objectives reported in
question 14. Please make sure you include the Operating Site ID Number in each narrative description SO
we can be clear which accomplishment is matched to which site.
16. Community Building Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how projects have brought
together diverse groups of people, empowered communities to solve their own problems, built-long term
structures that will last beyond each AmeriCorps Member's term of service, and generally improved the
abilities of local citizens to help improve their own lives.
Operating Site Number Y12B - Dade County (Continued)
in our personal lives by allowing us to try to communicate with different people of the
community and their views.
17. AmeriCorps Member Development Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how the
AmeriCorps Members themselves have benefited from serving in the program, particularly in regard to
expanding their own educational opportunity and increasing their own ethic of personal responsibility.
Describe specific skills learned by Members through either their service or training. Describe any
Members that earned a GED or otherwise advanced their education. Describe any Members that left public
assistance to join AmeriCorps. Relate how AmeriCorps allowed Members to continue college or graduate
school. Describe how Members may have changed their ethic of work, citizenship, or community
volunteerism.
SECTION V - SUCCESS STORIES:
18. Unique Successes or Great Stories : Briefly describe one or two unique and/or exceptional success
stories, a program highlight, or a 'great story' from your state. Please explain any instance in which
AmeriCorps Members recruited non-AmeriCorps community volunteers for projects. Please include all
media coverage, including original newspaper clips, videotapes of TV coverage, and cassette tapes of
radio coverage; any letters of support or thank you letters; "before and after" photographs, brochures,
posters, and newsletters created by the project; and other types of creative documentation.
Operating Site ID Number Y12B - Dade County, FL
One of our exceptional success stories which included everyone in the team was when
we accomplished twelve evaluations in one day. Also, for one of the team members
personally, the opportunity to speak in public was her highlight of the AmeriCorps
program. Two articles focusing on the AmeriCorps have been published in the South
Dade News Leader and The Miami Herald. Also, we created a brochure on AmeriCorps
written in Spanish, English and Creole.
SECTION VI - CHALLENGES
9. Difficulties Faced by the Program: Use this section to report on any problems your Members have
encountered in the program this period. These should be significant issues which were related to
achieving objectives, significant delays in implementation, administrative problems, or any other
expectations, events or incidents that have caused the Members concern. State the problem concisely and
how the issue has, or has not been resolved. Be sure to outline the steps taken and identify any resources
needed to assist in resolving the problem.
Operating Site ID Number Y12A - Duval County, FL
The major difficulties have been the training process, access to sites in the field
and the compilation of reports. All subject areas above have been addressed and for
the most part resolved through the utilization of special trainers for specific
subject areas, meetings and other continuous communication forums and the implementation
of the "Team Leader" position.
Operating Site ID Number Y12B - Dade County, FL
Problems that the program has encountered this period are minor. They included
problems with vehicles, incomplete equipment and public skepticism. However, we
have overcome these minor difficulties.
SECTION V - GENERAL INFORMATION
20. National Identity Activities (OPTIONAL): Please describe any activities undertaken by Members that
fostered the national identity of AmeriCorps. These could include joint service activities, meetings with
other AmeriCorps projects, national telephone conference calls, use of Internet to communicate with other
sites, etc.
Operating Site ID Number Y12A - Duval County, FL
Several of the team members have participated in other activities during this quarter.
They include the following:
1. Presentation and demonstration to 25 teachers on the effects of stormwater
runoff.
2. Promotion of AmeriCorps to "Watershed Action Volunteers."
3. Promotion of AmeriCorps in their respective communities.
Operating Site ID Number Y12B - Dade County, FL
An activity that was undertaken by members that fostered the national identity
of AmeriCorps was a teleconference conducted on January 11, 1996 with other
AmeriCorps teams and Joel Berg USDA - Director of National Service. During the
teleconference we learned of different projects across the county that AmeriCorps
21. Organizational Changes: Please outline and describe any changes in your program's organization and/or
structure during the quarter.
Operating Site ID Number Y12A - Duval County, FL
We implemented the "Team Leader" concept to allow for all members to serve as Team
Leader for equal periods during the project year.
Operating Site ID Number Y12B - Dade County, FL
The changes in our program's organization and structure are streamlining our format
for the mailing of completed reports to cooperators and also our evaluation process.
We have also elected a monthly Team Leader on rotation for better coordination of
team activities.
2. Organizational Improvements (OPTIONAL): Please write any suggestions by you, your Members, site
managers, or anyone else regarding ways in which the USDA or CNS AmeriCorps program could be
improved.
Operating Site ID Number Y12B - Dade County, FL
Our AmeriCorps Team feels that USDA or Corporation for National Service (CNS) could
improve our program by creating a better public image for AmeriCorps. We as well
need to include our efforts, but USDA has a greater chance of creating a difference.
23. Primary Training and Technical Assistance Needs (OPTIONAL): Please specify precisely what kind
of staff or Member training or other technical assistance can be provided by USDA, the Corporation for
National Service, or other sources to improve your projects.
Operating Site ID Number Y12B - Dade County, FL
The Homestead AmeriCorps Team feels that training or other technical assistance does
not need to improve. Working next to the Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) has biven us
great confidence and help in everything we need.
{END OF REPORT}
SECTION V - GENERAL INFORMATION
20. National Identity Activities (OPTIONAL): Please describe any activities undertaken by Members that
fostered the national identity of AmeriCorps. These could include joint service activities, meetings with
other AmeriCorps projects, national telephone conference calls, use of Internet to communicate with other
sites, etc.
Operating Site ID Number Y12B - Dade County, FL (Continued)
is working on.
21. Organizational Changes: Please outline and describe any changes in your program's organization and/or
structure during the quarter.
P.
Organizational Improvements (OPTIONAL): Please write any suggestions by you, your Members, site
managers, or anyone else regarding ways in which the USDA or CNS AmeriCorps program could be
improved.
23. Primary Training and Technical Assistance Needs (OPTIONAL): Please specify precisely what kind
of staff or Member training or other technical assistance can be provided by USDA, the Corporation for
National Service, or other sources to improve your projects.
{END OF REPORT}
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USDA-NRCS
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Our AmeriCorps project was designed in accordance
Mobile Irrigation Lab
Dade County
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technological printed report in order to understand
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UNITED
STATES
DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
August 27, 1996
TO:
Glen Walden, AmeriCorps Project Director, RD, Florida
FROM:
Joel Berg, USDA Director of National Service
PB
SUBJECT:
Year-to-Date Data on Objectives and Member Forms
Attached is a "year-to-date" progress report showing accomplishments on objectives through the
third quarter report. This data, plus the fourth quarter data, will be provided to members of
Congress representing your state and to your agency leaders. It is imperative that the
information reflected in this report be as accurate as possible. The report also shows the
degree to which you have accomplished your objectives which were agreed to at the beginning of
this program year.
I ask that you carefully review this report. Review each objective with the following items in
mind:
1. Accuracy of the data. This information will be shared with many different groups,
and it is important to be accurate in our reporting as well as getting credit for all the great work
you have done during the year.
2. Completion of community service objectives. One way to determine the successful
completion of objectives is to measure accomplishments against the target quantity measurement
which you established at the beginning of the year. The table below gives you a snapshot picture
of your accomplishments through the third quarter. The last five columns reflects your work
measured against the target quantity.
SITE #
NUMBER OF
NUMBER OF
NUMBER OF
NUMBER OF
NUMBER OF
NO TARGET
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
QUANTITY
EXCEEDED
AT 100%
50-100%
0-50%
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
R12A
4
2
2
R12B
2
2
R12C
2
1
1
2. Congressional Districts. Please indicate in which Congressional District(s) the work
was actually accomplished. This will let us be very specific to Members of Congress as to what
work was done in their district.
3. Volunteers. Please explain what the volunteers have done with your AmeriCorps
members. Also ensure that the volunteer numbers you have been providing to us each quarter is
for the quarter only, not cumulative for the year.
Your assistance in this reporting enables us to meet our legal obligations as well as providing us
with the necessary information to promote our USDA AmeriCorps program to all interested
parties. Providing this data in an accurate and timely manner is one of your most important duties
as an AmeriCorps Project Director.
Member Forms
A review of your member forms reveals they are up-to-date. Great job!
If you have any questions or problems, please contact Dee DiFiore at (202) 690-3051 or Ron
DeMunbrun at (202) 690-3894.
Thank you for a job welll done.
Attachment
cc:
Dave Gibson, AmeriCorps Program Manager, RD
State: FL
OP SITE: R12A
USDA AMERICORPS - 95ADFDC047XXXX
8/27/96
FIRST THREE QUARTERS' PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
2:11 pm
BY STATE AND PROGRAM (OBJECTIVE) CODE
Year's
FIRST
PERCENT
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3 QTR's
COMPLETE
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
FL
R12A
3
EN-E010A
Renovate & restore historic buildings
3
sites - restored
3
100.00 %
FL
R12A
2
EN-R008A
Assist low-income residents obtain
30
people - job training
30
100.00 %
employment
FL
R12A
1
EN-R035A
Recruit and train volunteers
20
volunteers
37
185.00 %
FL
R12A
3
EN-R035A
Recruit & train volunteers
30
volunteers
75
373.33 %
State: FL
OP SITE: R12B
USDA AMERICORPS - 95ADFDC047XXXX
8/27/96
FIRST THREE QUARTERS' PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
2:11 pm
BY STATE AND PROGRAM (OBJECTIVE) CODE
Year's
FIRST
PERCENT
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3 QTR's
COMPLETE
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
FL
R12B
2
EN-R008A
Assist low-income residents obtain
30
people - job training
129
430.00 %
employment
FL
R12B
1
EN-R035A
Recruit and train volunteers
20
volunteers
265
1325.00 %
State: FL
OP SITE: R12C
USDA AMERICORPS - 95ADFDC047XXXX
8/27/96
FIRST THREE QUARTERS' PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
2:11 pm
BY STATE AND PROGRAM (OBJECTIVE) CODE
Year's
FIRST
PERCENT
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3 QTR's
COMPLETE
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
FL
R12C
2
EN-R008A
Assist low-income residents obtain
30
people - job training
0
0.00 %
employment
FL
R12C
1
EN-R035A
Recruit and train volunteers
20
volunteers
100
500.00 %
* NAT IN
UNITED
STATES
DEPARTMENT
AmeriCorps *USA
OF AGRICULTURE
USDA State Progress Report
(CNS Grant No. 95ADFDC047)
1. Check this reporting period:
First
Second
Third
XX
Fourth
(10/1 - 12/31)
(1/1-3/31)
(4/1-6/30) (7/1 - 9/30)
SECTION 1- STATE INFORMATION
2. State: FLORIDA
3. Agency: ARS
NRCS
Forest Service
RECD XX FSA
FCS
SECTION II - - STATE CONTACT INFORMATION:
(Make Corrections if Necessary)
4. Contact Name:
Glenn E. Walden
Last
RECD State Office
4440 NW 25th PL
5. Title:
Gainsville, FL 32606
6. Address:
street, number, and PO (if applicable)
City
State
Zip
7. Telephone number: 352 - 338 - 3440
8. Fax number: 352 - 338 - 3452
9. E-Mail Address (if any) : a07flRUS
8/15/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: R12C
Site Supervisor: Bruce
Stitt
PHONE: 904-482-4353
Agency/Org Name:
Marianna Chamber of Commerce
FAX: 9044822217
STATE: FL
City: Marianna
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
2
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
GONYEA II
, GARY
D.
F
440
570
/
2020
A
I
490
520
1450
YOUNG
(b)(6)
1
MICHELLE
M.
F
A
440
490
520
365
1815
I
1450
3835
Total Hours:
2900
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
2
No. of Active Members Whose Enrollment Forms were recieved at USDA (not including terminations)
2
No. of Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Recieved*:
0
REMEMBER THAT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS FOR EACH MEMBER SHOULD BE THE HOURS SERVED AND NOT
INCLUDE THE HOURS FOR PERSONAL LEAVE (40) AND HOLIDAYS (72). IF YOU HAVE BEEN COUNTING THESE
IN THE FIRST 3 QUARTERS, PLEASE ADJUST THE 4TH QUARTERS HOURS SO THAT THE TOTAL IS AT LEAST 1700
OF SERVICE (assuming the person was full-time and successfully completed the program.) You can
have more than 1700 hrs for a total just be sure all the hours were service hours. Thank You
*
If the number of Members allocated is greater than the number of forms received, there are four options: 1. There are Members enrolled in programs whose forms have not
been submitted to the USDA Director of National Service. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members on the back of this sheet
and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. 2. The enrollment forms were sent directly to the Corporation. If that is the case,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. 3. There are vacancies in your program you intend to fill in the next reporting period.
If that is the case, enter the number of vacancies on the appropriate line. 4. There are vacancies that you can not fill and you are relinquishing them.
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD, ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
If the number of members for whom forms have been received is greater than the number of members allocated resulting in a negative number appearing in the "No. of
Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Received" line, you have enrolled more members in your program than authorized. Please explain this over enrollment. It may be
that some members have terminated, in which case, change their status on this form and submit the proper end of term of service form to the USDA Director of National Service.
)
8/15/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: R12B
Site Supervisor:
Wendall
Taylor
PHONE: 904-482-8061
Agency/Org Name:
Marianna Chamber of Commerce
FAX: 9044828002
STATE: FL
City:
Marianna
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
2
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
1812
KELLISON
, LISA
L.
F
A
I
480
490
384
458
1354
(b)(6)
OAKS
, KATHLEEN
F
A
I
480
490
408
434
1812
1378
Total Hours:
3634
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
2
No. of Active Members Whose Enrollment Forms were recieved at USDA (not including terminations)
2
No. of Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Recieved*:
0
REMEMBER THAT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS FOR EACH MEMBER SHOULD BE THE HOURS SERVED AND NOT
INCLUDE THE HOURS FOR PERSONAL LEAVE (40) AND HOLIDAYS (72). IF YOU HAVE BEEN COUNTING THESE
IN THE FIRST 3 QUARTERS, PLEASE ADJUST THE 4TH QUARTERS HOURS so THAT THE TOTAL IS AT LEAST 1700
OF SERVICE (assuming the person was full-time and successfully completed the program.) You can
have more than 1700 hrs for a total just be sure all the hours were service hours. Thank You
If the number of Members allocated is greater than the number of forms received, there are four options: 1. There are Members enrolled in programa whose forms have not
been submitted to the USDA Director of National Service. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members on the back of this sheet
and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. 2. The enrollment forms were sent directly to the Corporation. If that is the case,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. 3. There are vacancies in your program you intend to fill in the next reporting period.
If that is the case, enter the number of vacancies on the appropriate line. 4. There are vacancies that you can not fill and you are relinquishing them.
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD, ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!1
If the number of members for whom forms have been received is greater than the number of members allocated resulting in a negative number appearing in the "No. of
Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Received" line. you have enrolled more members in your program than authorized. Please explain this over enrollment. It may be
that some members have terminated, in which case, change their status on this form and submit the proper end of term of service form to the USDA Director of National Service.
)
8/15/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: R12A
Site Supervisor:
Vicki
Silver
PHONE: 407-233-5313
Agency/Org Name:
Glades Area Champion Community
FAX: 4072335365
STATE: FL
City: West Palm Beach , FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
1
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
SEARS
JENNIE
M.
F
A
I
,
480
520
496
510
/2006
XXXXXX
(b)(6)
Total Hours:2006 XP456
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
1
No. of Active Members Whose Enrollment Forms were recieved at USDA (not including terminations)
1
No. of Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Recieved*:
0
REMEMBER THAT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS FOR EACH MEMBER SHOULD BE THE HOURS SERVED AND NOT
INCLUDE THE HOURS FOR PERSONAL LEAVE (40) AND HOLIDAYS (72). IF YOU HAVE BEEN COUNTING THESE
IN THE FIRST 3 QUARTERS, PLEASE ADJUST THE 4TH QUARTERS HOURS SO THAT THE TOTAL IS AT LEAST 1700
OF SERVICE (assuming the person was full-time and successfully completed the program.) You can
have more than 1700 hrs for a total just be sure all the hours were service hours. Thank You
If the number of Members allocated is greater than the number of forms received, there are four options: 1. There are Members enrolled in programs whose forms have not
been submitted to the USDA Director of National Service. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members on the back of this sheet
and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. 2. The enrollment forms were sent directly to the Corporation. If that is the case,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. 3. There are vacancies in your program you intend to fill in the next reporting period.
If that is the case, enter the number of vacancies on the appropriate line. 4. There are vacancies that you can not fill and you are relinquishing them.
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD,ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
If the number of members for whom forms have been received is greater than the number of members allocated resulting in a negative number appearing in the "No. of
Members for Whom Forms Have NOT Been Received" line. you have enrolled more members in your program than authorized. Please explain this over enrollment. It may be
that some members have terminated, in which case, change their status on this form and submit the proper end of term of service form to the USDA Director of National Service.
11. Please list the total number of volunteers
who took part in activities which were
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
sponsored or organized by all the Members
in the state during this period.
-0- 5 365 / 471
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
12. Please list the total number of
hours of community service completed by the
a 0- 40 1030 510 1540
volunteers cited above during this period.
SECTION IV . - PROGRESS TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING SERVICE OBJECTIVES:
13. Original Community Service Objectives: Attached are sheets summarizing the community service
objectives that were originally approved for each operating site. In cases where a single objective may take an
entire year to complete, that objective may have a sub-objectives listed. You need to fill in the column marked
"4th QTR Quantity" and the column marked "4th QTR Success" --- as well as any column that is blank, has
a zero, or has a question mark - for EVERY operating site. Each chart should have the following columns:
"State" - The standard two-letter code for your state
"Obj No" - Each community service objective for each site is assigned an individual number
"Op Site" - Each site's unique operating site identification
"PGM Code" - Each type of service has been assigned a unique code to describe that type of service. See the
appendix to this report entitled "Community Service PGM Code List"
"Obj/Impact Statement" - A few words verbally summarizing the community service objective
"Year's QTY Target" - The year's numerical goal for the people or things to be aided
"Target Unit of Measurement". - The unit of measure used in the previous column
"4th QTR Quantity" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's QTY Target"
"Year's Success Target" - Number for a way of measuring quality of service provided if this column is
blank, has a question mark, or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"Success Unit of Measure" - Explanation of the number in the previous column --- if this column is
blank, has a question mark, or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"4th QTR Success" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's Success Target"
3
R12A
8/15/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "4th QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the fourth quarter. Do the same for "4th QTR Success".)
Remember, since this is the last or final report, there should be no objectives with a zero entered in quantity or success, if a zero was entered for the first
Three quarters. (See your last quarterly report) If you have objectives that you could not do anything on please explain why.
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
4th QTR
Success
4th QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
FL
R12A
1
EN-R035A Recruit and train volunteers
20
volunteers
37
185%
number of people/things
0
aided by service
FL
R12A
2
EN-R008A
Assist low-income residents obtain
30
people - job training
30
100%
number of people receiving
0
employment
new jobs
FL
R12A
3
EN-E010A
Renovate & restore historic buildings
3
sites - restored
3
100%
% of work meeting
0
professional standards
FL
R12A
3
EN-R035A
Recruit & train volunteers
30
volunteers
75
373.33%
number of people/things
0
aided by service
R12B
8/15/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "4th QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the fourth quarter. Do the same for "4th QTR Success".)
Remember, since this is the last or final report, there should be no objectives with a zero entered in quantity or success, if a zero was entered for the first
Three quarters. (See your last quarterly report) If you have objectives that you could not do anything on please explain why.
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
4th QTR
Success
4th QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
FL
R12B
1
EN-R035A Recruit and train volunteers
20
volunteers
265
430%
number of people/things
0
aided by service
138
132.6%
FL
R12B
2
EN-R008A
Assist low-income residents obtain
30
people - job training
number of people receiving
8
employment
new jobs
W
R12C
8/15/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "4th QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the fourth quarter. Do the same for "4th QTR Success".)
Remember, since this is the last or final report, there should be no objectives with a zero entered in quantity or success, if a zero was entered for the first
Three quarters.
(See your last quarterly report) If you have objectives that you could not do anything on please explain why.
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
4th QTR
Success
4th QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
,
FL
R12C
1
EN-R035A Recruit and train volunteers
20
volunteers
140
501%
number of people/things
40
aided by service
FL
R12C
2
EN-R008A
Assist low-income residents obtain
30
people - job training
0
0
number of people receiving
0
employment
new jobs
i
14. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE
OBJECTIVES
Use this section to report progress towards completing additional new objectives those objectives in addition
to the main objectives of each project listed on the proceeding page. Please fill in all columns for all
objectives. It is important to make sure that each objective is listed with its own "OP site" (Operating site)
code; this ensures that we know precisely what service is performed at each site. Please fill in all columns for
each objective. Under "Obj No.," please give each new objective a number different from the number used for
any of the objectives on the proceeding page. Under "PGM Code", please use a one-letter and three-digit code
to describe the service from the code list provided at the end of this report. Under "Obj/Impact statement,"
provide a several-word summary of the nature of the service project this verbal summary should roughly
match the "PGM Code" listed in the previous column. Under "Year's QTY Target," provide a hard number for
the people or things aided. Under "Target Unit of Measurement," specify what unit of measure was used in the
previous column such as miles, number of people served, acres, etc. Under "1st QTR Quantity," provide a
hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's QTY Target" that was accomplished during this reporting
period. Under "Year's Success Target," provide a hard number for a way of measuring how well the service
was provided. Under "Successes Unit of Measure," specify exactly what the number in the previous column
meant. Under "I st QTR Success," provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's Success
Target" that was accomplished during this reporting period.
Year's
Year's
Success
Obj PGM
QTY
1st QTR
Success
Unit of
1st QTR
State Op Site
No. Code
Obj/Impact statement
Target QTY Unit of Measure Quantity Target
Measure
Success
{SAMPLE:}
CA Y05A
18 EN96 Constrcuting whale nesting boxes 3
Boxes
1
90
%
meeting stand. 95%
i
15. Community Service Objectives Narrative (optional): If you feel it is necessary and/or helpful, you may use this
space to describe in more detail accomplishments towards the original community service objectives reported in
question 13 and/or your additional community service objectives reported in question 14. Please make sure you
include the Operating Site ID Number in each narrative description so we can be clear which accomplishment is
matched to which site.
Op Site#. R12A: member conducted meeting regarding the preservation of a
historic town hall.
Op Site# R12B: members developed material for use at the incubator site
Op Site# R12C: members assisted with addressing community related safety
concerns.
16. Community Building Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how projects have brought together diverse
groups of people, empowered communities to solve their own problems, built-long term structures that will last
beyond each AmeriCorps Member's term of service, and generally improved the abilities of local citizens to help
improve their own lives.
Op Site# R12A: member organized business development related workshop
Op Site# R12B: member organized child care related assistance in response to
the closing of a local child care center
Op Site# R12C: members taught children who were attending community sites,
recreational and art related activities.
17. AmeriCorps Member Development Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how the AmeriCorps
Members themselves have benefited from serving in the program, particularly in regard to expanding their own
educational opportunity and increasing their own ethic of personal responsibility. Describe specific skills learned by
Members through either their service or training. Describe any Members that earned a GED or otherwise advanced
their education. Describe any Members that left public assistance to join AmeriCorps. Relate how AmeriCorps
allowed Members to continue college or graduate school. Describe how Members may have changed their ethic of
work, citizenship, or community volunteerism.
Op Site# R12A: member: 1) attended training which related to the election
process and 2) began community college course work relating to mathematical/
analytical problem solving.
Op Site# R12B: member attended revolving local fund program training
activities.
Op Site# R12C: none to report
4
SECTION V - SUCCESS STORIES:
18. Unique Successes or Great Stories : Briefly describe one or two unique and/or exceptional success stories, a
program highlight, or a 'great story' from your state. Please explain any instance in which AmeriCorps Members
recruited non-AmeriCorps community volunteers for projects. Please include all media coverage, including original
newspaper clips, videotapes of TV coverage, and cassette tapes of radio coverage; any letters of support or thank you
letters; "before and after" photographs, brochures, posters, and newsletters created by the project; and other types of
creative documentation.
none to report
SECTION VI - CHALLENGES
19. Difficulties Faced by the Program: Use this section to report on any problems your Members have encountered in
the program this period. These should be significant issues which were related to achieving objectives, significant
delays in implementation, administrative problems, or any other expectations, events or incidents that have caused the
Members concern. State the problem concisely and how the issue has, or has not been resolved. Be sure to outline
the steps taken and identify any resources needed to assist in resolving the problem.
none to report
5
SECTION V - - GENERAL INFORMATION
20. National Identity Activities (OPTIONAL): Please describe any activities undertaken by Members that fostered the
national identity of AmeriCorps. These could include joint service activities, meetings with other AmeriCorps
projects, national telephone conference calls, use of Internet to communicate with other sites, etc.
Op Site# R12A: none identified
Op Site# R12B: none identified
Op Site# R12C: members published public safety related brochures.
21. Organizational Changes: Please outline and describe any changes in your program's organization and/or structure
during the quarter.
none to report
22. Organizational Improvements (OPTIONAL): Please write any suggestions by you, your Members, site managers,
or anyone else regarding ways in which the USDA or CNS AmeriCorps program could be improved.
none to report
23. Primary Training and Technical Assistance Needs (OPTIONAL): Please specify precisely what kind of staff or
Member training or other technical assistance can be provided by USDA, the Corporation for National Service, or
other sources to improve your projects.
Op Site# R12A: None identified
Op Site# R12B: none identified
Op Site# R12C: none identified
{END OF REPORT}
6
Dee
NATIONAL AMERICORPS IN TIONAL A
UNITED
STATES
DEPARTMENT
AmeriCorps *USA
OF AGRICULTURE
USDA State Progress Report
(CNS Grant No. 95ADFDC047)
1. Check this reporting period: o First o Second &XThird o Fourth
(10/1 12/31)
(1/1 - 3/31)
(4/1-6/30) (7/1-9/30)
SECTION I- STATE INFORMATION
2. State: Florida
3. Agency: ARS o NRCS o
Forest Service o
RECD FSA o
FCS o
SECTION II - - STATE CONTACT INFORMATION:
(Make Corrections if Necessary)
4. Contact Name:
Glenn E. Walden
Last
RECD State Office
4440 NW 25th PL
5. Title:
Gainsville, FL 32606
6. Address:
street, number, and PO (if applicable)
City
State
Zip
7. Telephone number: 352 -
338
- 3440
8. Fax number: 352 - 338 - 3452
9. E-Mail Address (if any) :
** ) Please mate sorrection
made to SSI #
)
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: R12A
Site Supervisor: Vicki
Silver
PHONE: 407-233-5313
Agency/Org Name:
FAX: 4072335365
STATE: FL
City: West Palm Beach
/ FL
-
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
1
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
SEARS
, JENNIE
M.
F
A
A
480
520
496
1000 1496
(b)(6)
Total Hours:
1000 1496
The number of Members allocated should equal the number of active members, those members whose trust status is "A" and whose Program Status is "A". If your report
shows five members with "A" "A" status and yet you only have four active members, this means you have not submitted an end of term of service form for the member
for the member who is no longer active. Conversely, if your report shows five members with an "A" "A" status and you actually have six members active, you have not submitted
an enrollment form for the active member whose name is not shown on this report. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members
on this sheet and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. If enrollment form was sent directly to the Corporation,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. If you have replaced members be certain to indicate whether the replacements are full or part-time
(NOTE: The USDA Director of National Service must approve conversion of full-time slots to part-time slote IN ADVANCE.)
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD, ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
)P SITE ID: R12B
Site Supervisor:
Wendall
Taylor
PHONE: 904-482-8061
Agency/Org Name:
Marianna Chamber of Commerce
FAX: 9044828002
STATE: FL
City:
Marianna
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
2
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
KELLISON
, LISA
L.
F
A
A
480°
496
384
1360
(b)(6)
OAKS
, KATHLEEN
F
A
A
480
496
408
1384
Total Hours: 2944
The number of Members allocated should equal the number of active members, those members whose trust status is "A" and whose Program Status is "A". If your report
shows five members with "A" "A" status and yet you only have four active members, this means you have not submitted an end of term of service form for the member
for the member who is no longer active. Conversely, if your report shows five members with an "A" "A" status and you actually have six members active, you have not submitted
an enrollment form for the active member whose name is not shown on this report. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members
on this sheet and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. If enrollment form was sent directly to the Corporation,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. If you have replaced members be certain to indicate whether the replacements are full or part-time
INOTE: The USDA Director of National Service must approve conversion of full-time slots to part-time slote IN ADVANCE.)
REMEMBER. MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD, ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
)
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: R12C
Site Supervisor:
Bruce
Stitt
PHONE: 904-482-4353
Agency/Org Name:
Marianna Chamber of Commerce
FAX: 9044822217
STATE: FL
City:
Marianna
, FL
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
2
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
GONYEA II
, GARY
D.
F
A
A
440
490
520
-930 lyso
(b)(6)
YOUNG
, MICHELLE
M.
F
A
A
440
490
520
930 1450
Total Hours:
+18602900
The number of Members allocated should equal the number of active members, those members whose trust status is "A" and whose Program Status is "A". If your report
shows five members with "A" "A" status and yet you only have four active members, this means you have not submitted an end of term of service form for the member
for the member who is no longer active. Conversely, if your report shows five members with an "A" "A" status and you actually have six members active, you have not submitted
an enrollment form for the active member whose name is not shown on this report. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members
on this sheet and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. If enrollment form was sent directly to tha Corporation,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. If you have replaced members be certain to indicate whether the replacements are full or part-time
[NOTE: The USDA Director of National Service must approve conversion of full-time slots to part-time alots IN ADVANCE.)
REMEMBER. MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AMARD,ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED1!!
11. Please list the total number of volunteers
who took part in activities which were
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
sponsored or organized by all the Members
in the state during this period.
-0-
5
365
370
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
12. Please list the total number of
hours of community service completed by the
1
a
40
1030
1070
volunteers cited above during this period.
SECTION IV - PROGRESS TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING SERVICE OBJECTIVES:
13. Original Community Service Objectives: Attached are sheets summarizing the community service
objectives that were originally approved for each operating site. In cases where a single objective may take an
entire year to complete, that objective may have a sub-objectives listed. You need to fill in the column marked
"3rd QTR Quantity" and the column marked "3rd QTR Success" --- as well as any column that is blank,
has a zero, or has a question mark - for EVERY operating site. Each chart should have the following
columns:
"State" - The standard two-letter code for your state
"Obj No" - Each community service objective for each site is assigned an individual number
"Op Site" - Each site's unique operating site identification
"PGM Code" - Each type of service has been assigned a unique code to describe that type of service. See the
appendix to this report entitled "Community Service PGM Code List"
"Obj/Impact Statement" - A few words verbally summarizing the community service objective
"Year's QTY Target" - - The year's numerical goal for the people or things to be aided
"Target Unit of Measurement" - The unit of measure used in the previous column
"3rd QTR Quantity" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's QTY Target"
"Year's Success Target" - Number for a way of measuring quality of service provided --- if this column is
blank, has a question mark, or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"Success Unit of Measure" - Explanation of the number in the previous column --- if this column is
blank, has a question mark, or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"3rd QTR Success" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's Success Target"
3
R12A
6/04/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "3rd QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the third quarter. Do the same for "3rd QTR Success".)
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3rd QTR
Success
3rd QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
37
FL
R12A
1
EN-R035A
Recruit and train volunteers
20
volunteers
107+
number of people/things
104+
aided by service
FL
EN-R008A
Assist low-income residents obtain
30
people - job training
30
R12A
2
iny
number of people receiving
100
employment
new jobs
FL
R12A
3
EN-E010A Renovate & restore historic buildings
3
sites - restored
30
in
% of work meeting
professional standards
100 ? +
FL
R12A
3
EN-R035A
Recruit & train volunteers
30
volunteers
number of people/things
30
aided by service
100%
100 20
R12B
6/06/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "3rd QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the third quarter. Do the same for "3rd QTR Success".)
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3rd QTR
Success
3rd QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
FL
R12B
1
EN-R035A
Recruit and train volunteers
20 volunteers
265 100%
number of people/things
100?
aided by service
FL
R12B
2
EN-R008A
Assist low-income residents obtain
30
people - job training
129 106
number of people receiving
65%
employment
new jobs
(142mb)
R12C
6/06/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "3rd QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the third quarter. Do the same for "3rd QTR Success".)
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3rd QTR
Success
3rd QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
FL
R12C
1
EN-R035A
Recruit and train volunteers
20 volunteers
100 109+
number of people/things
100%
aided by service
FL
R12C
2
EN-R008A
Assist low-income residents obtain
30 people - job training
number of people receiving
0-
employment
new jobs
PALM BEACH COUNTY
OPERATING SITE #R12A
15. Community Service Objectives Narrative (optional): If you feel it is necessary and/or helpful, you may use this
space 10 describe in more detail accomplishments towards the original community service objectives reported in
question 13 and/or your additional community service objectives reported in question 14. Please make sure you
include the Operating Site ID Number in each narrative description so we can be clear which accomplishment is
matched to which site.
Community service related activities which were achieved:
1. worked with business owners in the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay
toward the creation of jobs for economically disadvantaged community residents;
2. initiation of activities for restoration of an old city hall in the City of
Belle Glade;
3. worked with and collected information relating to needed repairs of respective
historic sites in Pahokee.
16. Community Building Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how projects have brought together diverse
groups of people, empowered communities to solve their own problems, built-long term structures that will last
beyond each AmeriCorps Member's term of service, and generally improved the abilities of local citizens to help
improve their own lives.
Community building activities achieved included:
1. worked with an organization called Glades Technical Advisory Committee. This
committee is made up of different community organizations whose goal is to
help diversify the Glades area economy in a manner that will enhance its human
and natural resources. Participated in a charrette which brought together
architects and citizens to plan what they would like the City of Belle Glade
to look like in the future.
2. involved with the Glades annual Black Gold Jubilee. This festival marks the end
of the harvest for the Glades.
3. participated in a meeting at the Port of Palm Beach to learn details/benefits of
Foreign Trade Zones.
17. AmeriCorps Member Development Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how the AmeriCorps
Members themselves have benefited from serving in the program, particularly in regard to expanding their own
educational opportunity and increasing their OWT ethic of personal responsibility. Describe specific skills learned by
Members through either their service or training. Describe any Members that earned a GED or otherwise advanced
their education. Describe any Members that left public assistance to join AmeriCorps. Relate how AmeriCorps
allowed Members to continue college or graduate school. Describe how Members may have changed their ethic of
work, citizenship, or community volunteerism.
Development activities achieved included:
1. completion of training in the following areas: HIV and defensive driving;
2. participation in downtown business revitalization workshop in Delray Beach.
SECTION V - SUCCESS STORIES:
18. Unique Successes or Great Stories : Briefly describe one or two unique and/or exceptional success stories, a
program highlight, or a 'great story' from your state. Please explain any instance in which AmeriCorps Members
recruited non-AmeriCorps community volunteers for projects. Please include all media coverage, including original
newspaper clips, videotapes of TV coverage, and cassette tapes of radio coverage; any letters of support or thank you
letters; "before and after" photographs, brochures, posters, and newsleners created by the project; and other types of
creative documentation.
Home Depot, in coordination with Americorps worker efforts, has donated paint to
the Pahokee Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is now donating the paint for res-
toring and beautifying historic buildings.
SECTION VI - CHALLENGES
19. Difficulties Faced by the Program: Use this section to report on any problems your Members have encountered in
the program this period. These should be significant issues which were related to achieving objectives, significant
delays in implementation, administrative problems, or any other expectations, events or incidents that have caused the
Members concern. State the problem concisely and how the issue has, or has not been resolved. Be sure to outline
the steps taken and identify any resources needed to assist in resolving the problem.
Primary problem is minor. It involves waiting for computers and access time.
SECTION V. GENERAL INFORMATION
0. National Identity Activities (OPTIONAL): Please describe any activities undertaken by Members that fostered the
national identity of AmeriCorps. These could include joint service activities, meetings with other AmeriCorps
projects, national telephone conference calls, use of Internet 10 communicate with other sites, etc.
An activity that was undertaken by Americorps members that fostered the national
identity of Americorps was a USDA training session which was conducted by
USDA/NRCS. This training was held in Plant City. It helped me as well as the
other Americorps members to learn of the different projects that other Americorps
were involved in.
21. Organizational Changes: Please outline and describe any changes in your program's organization and/or structure
during the quarter.
None
22. Organizational Improvements (OPTIONAL): Please write any suggestions by you, your Members, site managers,
or anyone else regarding ways in which the USDA or CNS AmeriCorps program could be improved.
23. Primary Training and Technical Assistance Needs (OPTIONAL): Please specify precisely what kind of staff or
Member training or other technical assistance can be provided by USDA. the Corporation for National Service. or
other sources to improve your projects.
{END OF REPORT}
JACKSON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
OPERATING SITE #R12B
15. Community Service Objectives Narrative (optional): If you feel it is necessary and/or helpful, you may use this
space to describe in more detail accomplishments towards the original community service objectives reported in
question 13 and/or your additional community service objectives reported in question 14. Please make sure you
include the Operating Site ID Number in each narrative description so we can be clear which accomplishment is
matched to which site.
Community service activities achieved included:
1. trained ten local entrepreneurs on start-up procedures;
2. Throughout the month of May, Americorps members worked on various items including:
day care, low income housing, infrastructure, incubator, Enterprise Community/
Empowerment Zone fact finding data, planting flowers related to Oklahoma bombing,
composing flyer about JCDC, composing material for volunteers for EC work groups,
SBA meeting, assessment of a neglected local park, including follow-up on the
cleanout of a water drainage ditch, city volunteer drivenclean up day.
16. Community Building Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how projects have brought together diverse
groups of people, empowered communities to solve their own problems, built-long term structures that will last
beyond each AmeriCorps Member's term of service, and generally improved the abilities of local citizens to help
improve their own lives.
Compiled information regarding needs related to domestic violence in the community.
17. AmeriCorps Member Development Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how the AmeriCorps
Members themselves have benefited from serving in the program, particularly in regard to expanding their own
educational opportunity and increasing their own ethic of personal responsibility. Describe specific skills learned by
Members through either their service or training. Describe any Members that earned a GED or otherwise advanced
their education. Describe any Members that left public assistance to join AmeriCorps. Relate how AmeriCorps
allowed Members to continue college or graduate school. Describe how Members may have changed their ethic of
work, citizenship, or community volunteerism.
Activities acheived included: attending HIV, CPR, early childhood, and resource
development training.
SECTION V. - SUCCESS STORIES:
18. Unique Successes or Great Stories : Briefly describe one or two unique and/or exceptional success stories, a
program highlight, or a 'great story' from your state. Please explain any instance in which AmeriCorps Members
recruited non-AmeriCorps community volunteers for projects. Please include all media coverage, including original
newspaper clips, videotapes of TV coverage, and cassette tapes of radio coverage; any letters of support or thank you
letters; "before and after" photographs, brochures, posters, and newsletters created by the project; and other types of
creative documentation.
SECTION VI - CHALLENGES
19. Difficulties Faced by the Program: Use this section to report on any problems your Members have encountered in
the program this period. These should be significant issues which were related to achieving objectives, significant
delays in implementation, administrative problems, or any other expectations, events or incidents that have caused the
Members concern. State the problem concisely and how the issue has, or has not been resolved. Be sure to outline
the steps taken and identify any resources needed to assist in resolving the problem.
None identified.
SECTION V. - GENERAL INFORMATION
0. National Identity Activities (OPTIONAL): Please describe any activities undertaken by Members that fostered the
national identity of AmeriCorps. These could include joint service activities, meetings with other AmeriCorps
projects, national telephone conference calls, use of Internet to communicate with other sites, etc.
21. Organizational Changes: Please outline and describe any changes in your program's organization and/or structure
during the quarter.
Addition of Bill Rimes as Executive Director of JCDC.
22. Organizational Improvements (OPTIONAL): Please write any suggestions by you, your Members, site managers,
or anyone else regarding ways in which the USDA or CNS AmeriCorps program could be improved.
23. Primary Training and Technical Assistance Needs (OPTIONAL): Please specify precisely what kind of staff or
Member training or other technical assistance can be provided by USDA, the Corporation for National Service. or
other sources to improve your projects.
{END OF REPORT}
CITY OF MARIANNA
OPERATING SITE #R12C
15. Community Service Objectives Narrative (optional): If you feel it is necessary and/or helpful, you may use this
space to describe in more detail accomplishments towards the original community service objectives reported in
question 13 and/or your additional community service objectives reported in question 14. Please make sure you
include the Operating Site ID Number in each narrative description so we can be clear which accomplishment is
matched to which site.
Community service activities which were achieved included:
1. entered information related to the Americorps-organized "Clean Up Marianna Day"
into a data base for use with next year's event;
2. worked on developing low income housing strategy initiatives, including networking
with other Americorps workers nationally during the planning/research phase;
3. organizing volunteers to conduct additional community clean up activities.
16. Community Building Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how projects have brought together diverse
groups of people, empowered communities to solve their own problems, built-long term structures that will last
beyond each AmeriCorps Member's term of service, and generally improved the abilities of local citizens to help
improve their own lives.
Community building activities which were achieved included:
1. worked on improving/enhancing "Gleaning," a local anti-hunger project;
2. initiated work with volunteers relating to the restoration of a children's
playground.
17. AmeriCorps Member Development Objectives Narrative (optional): Briefly describe how the AmeriCorps
Members themselves have benefited from serving in the program, particularly in regard to expanding their own
educational opportunity and increasing their own ethic of personal responsibility. Describe specific skills learned by
Members through either their service or training. Describe any Members that earned a GED or otherwise advanced
their education. Describe any Members that left public assistance to join AmeriCorps. Relate how AmeriCorps
allowed Members to continue college or graduate school. Describe how Members may have changed their ethic of
work, citizenship, or community volunteerism.
Objective activities achieved included:
1. participation in HIV and First Aid training.
SECTION V - SUCCESS STORIES:
18. Unique Successes or Great Stories : Briefly describe one or two unique and/or exceptional success stories, a
program highlight, or a 'great story' from your state. Please explain any instance in which AmeriCorps Members
recruited non-AmeriCorps community volunteers for projects. Please include all media coverage, including original
newspaper clips, videotapes of TV coverage, and cassette tapes of radio coverage; any letters of support or thank you
letters; "before and after" photographs, brochures, posters, and newsletters created by the project; and other types of
creative documentation.
SECTION VI - CHALLENGES
19. Difficulties Faced by the Program: Use this section to report on any problems your Members have encountered in
the program this period. These should be significant issues which were related to achieving objectives, significant
delays in implementation, administrative problems, or any other expectations, events or incidents that have caused the
Members concern. State the problem concisely and how the issue has, or has not been resolved. Be sure to outline
the steps taken and identify any resources needed to assist in resolving the problem.
None
SECTION V. - GENERAL INFORMATION
0. National Identity Activities (OPTIONAL): Please describe any activities undertaken by Members that fostered the
national identity of AmeriCorps. These could include joint service activities, meetings with other AmeriCorps
projects, national telephone conference calls, use of Internet to communicate with other sites, etc.
21. Organizational Changes: Please outline and describe any changes in your program's organization and/or structure
during the quarter.
None
22. Organizational Improvements (OPTIONAL): Please write any suggestions by you, your Members, site managers,
or anyone else regarding ways in which the USDA or CNS AmeriCorps program could be improved.
23. Primary Training and Technical Assistance Needs (OPTIONAL): Please specify precisely what kind of staff or
Member training or other technical assistance can be provided by USDA, the Corporation for National Service. or
other sources to improve your projects.
None
{END OF REPORT}
"Clean UP Marianna Day"
"unifying our community and beautifying our city"
Saturday 27th April 1996
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Come and join our efforts to help each other and our city.
to register call Michelle Young at 482-4353
Help us clean UP elderly/disabled people's yards.
Help us clean UP along 20 major roads in the city.
AWARDS: volunteers will receive a 4-color T-shirt to
commemorate the day and a lunch sponsored by Subway
and the Marianna Garden Club.
Door prizes will also be given away at the end of the
"Clean UP".
PLACE: Meet at the Region's Park at the corner of
Market and Green Street
at 8:45 am to register or join early. You can register as
an individual or with an organization.