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TEAM OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS
SITE NAME
STATE
RATING
Cheney Lake Parks
KS
2
Chicago Enviro Team
IL
4 4
Coastal Wetlands Enviro
LA
4 S
Cottageville Elemental
SC
1
2
Edenton Y37C
NC
2
-
LA State - NRCS
LA
\
LA State - RECD
LA
LA Team USDA
LA
\
RECD - MS
MS
\
Rosebud Team
SD
real
Topeka Aquatic Habitate
KS
2
Walterboro
SC
3 3
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME: CHENEY LAKE PARKS & WILDLIFE ENVIRONMENTAL CORPS TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION: CHENEY LAKE
STATE:
KS
NOMINATED RV: JIM MEISENHEIMER
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
95
on D scale botween 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
9
ABILITY or TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
9
RESULTS OCCUR TN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short. narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
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USDA-AMERICORPS ENVIRONMENTAL CORPS TEAM AWARD NARRATIVE
(KANSAS) :
The Cheney Lake Parks and Wildlife Area Restoration Team
serves to help restore the high use Cheney Lake recreation
and wildlife area to it's functional use as it existed prior
to the devastating 1993 and 1995 Midwest floods.
The team serves with Kansas Department of Wildlife and
Parks, a partner State agency. The Cheney Lake team is
nominated for the outstanding team award in the
"environmental coTpa" category because they have fully
focused on their park and wildlife area restoration goals
and have achieved in excess of 95 percent of their project.
The team has been involved in restoration of picnicking and
camping facilities plus fish and wildlife areas as well as
extra community service activities. In addition to
restoring facilities the team has cleaned up and removed
large amounts of debris left behind by the flood. The team
has functioned well under the leadcrship of the designated
team leader.
The team possesses significant diversity with gender, age
and social and religious background. While not ideally
compatible initially, the team matured quickly and became a
very compatible and effective unit.
The forte of this tcam is its ability to Get Things Done and
provide community service above and beyond the needs of
Cheney State Park and Wildlife Area. Their service beyond
the call to duty began with their first day of service.
Member Kari Hacker suffered the first USDA-AmeriCorps
injury, while doing extra community service, shortly after
the mcmbers were sworn in. Shana Martin co-presented the
conflict resolution class to USDA/AmeriCorps members. The
team has been exemplary in its various extra community
service activities which include service with: Wichita
Veterans' Administration Hospital, Hutchinson Hadley Day
Care Center, Wichita Children's Home, Wichita Catholic Adult
Day Care Center, Dillon Nature Center, Kansas Health and
Safety Extension Corps, and making sausage for a community
feed in the nearby town of Pretty Prairie.
When called upon for help, the team is there. when a grass
fire began in Cheney State Park and threatened much of the
park including a sail boat winter storage area with nearly a
100 boats, members joined volunteers from nearby communities
in putting it out.
0107
00-25-1996 04.04PM FROM RHI
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USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S. LAKE PARK
ILLINOIS
STATE:
NOMINATED BY:
NRCS, JAMES B. JOHNSON
{Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
To date
75%
On o scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
9
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON COALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
9
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
8
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
9
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
9
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member marits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM HAS ALWAYS BEEN PRUDENT,
AND CREATIVE IN A SENCE OF TAKING CHARGE IN ANY SITUATION, THEY
ARE VERY DEPENDABLE AND HARD WORKING,
SINCERELY,
JAMES B. JOHNSON
TOTAL P.01
TOTAL P.01
MAR-29-1996 16:03
1 217 398 5290
93%
P.01
CHICAGO ENVIRRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
LIST OF MEMBERS
1.
JANICE ADAMS
2.
AKEYA BELLAW
3.
SAMMY BAUSLEY
4.
GEORGE BOWEN
5.
REGINA BUCKNER
6
LUCINDA BURROUGHS
7.
MICHAEL EAGAN
B.
JACKIE JACKSON
9.
NANCY JOHNSON
10.
GLEEN KATOL
11.
RONALD McCRARY
12. AUNDRE MILLER
13. ANGELA PARRISH
14.
SHITAL PATEL
15.
MARKETIA SMITH
16.
APRIL STOGNER
17.
KIRKLAND WILLIAMS
18.
VICKI WILLIAMS
19.
JOHN WISE
20.
LENA WITHERSPOON
AND
a
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S. LAKE PARK
STATE:
ILLINOIS
NOMINATED BY:
EINCOLN PARK BOAT CLUB
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
100
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
8
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
7
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
7
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
M
RESULTS OCCUR IN À TIMELY MANNER
8
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
8
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
From : DIANE GRAHAM-HENRY PHOTO = 312/327-4493
Mar. 06. 1988 06:28 PM
P01
The USDA/AmerICorps Chicago Environmental Action Team assisted the
Lincoin Park Boat Club In a community outreach program - -- now Called Open
Boats In which team members first learned boating and rescue skills In
canoes and kayaks and then taught children to paddle. Two hundred children
from Chicago's inner city learned boating from the team.
The program took place In the summer of 1995: at that time it was an
unnamed pliot project. Half a dozen groups initially appeared to take part,
but only the USDA/AmeriCorps team stayed with the program: the others
quickly dropped out. The USDA/AmerICorps team came regularly for their
training and soon achieved expertise in boating skills. They then served ably
as Instructors and lifeguards to the children who came after.
The program was highly successful, largely due to the USDA/AmerICorps
contribution. This year it has a name and will be four times larger. The
USDA/AmerICorps people will have full charge of a new mobile project in
which they will transport a trailer load of boats to parks on the city's south
side, and they will teach children to paddie there.
The fact that we achieved 100 percent of our objective was effectively a
given; It wasn't even that difficult. I must give special credit to Mike
Thomas, the team lisison, end to Cerzelle Pritchett, project coordinator. I
consider them well proven, and I have total confidence In putting them fully
in charge of the new mobile project.
10m Hall
Tom Hall
Director: Open Boats
Note: Where I gave the team 8 low score on Diversity, it was because the
people I worked with were all Africen-American males. That was only
because the women on the AmeriCorps team were unable to swim.
MAR-29-1996 14:55
97%
P.01
JUHN-YORK
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USDA-NPCS AMERICORPS
312 373 9956 P.02/02
MAR-28-1936 14:57
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
THE CHICAGO EBVIRONMENTAI ACTION TEAM
TEAM NAME:
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S, LAKE PARK
STATE:
ILLINOIS
NOMINATED BY:
THE CHRIST WAY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
On 3 scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
10
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
10
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
10
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
MAR-29-1996 13:00
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P.02
The Christ Way Missionary Baptist Church
1210 East 62nd Street
T
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Reverend Consuella York, Founder
Reverend John R. York, Pastor
PHONE (312) 363-9563/557-7607
FAX (312) 493-9028
March 29, 1996
To Whom it May Concern:
This letter comes to you on behalf of USDA Americorp.
Not only has this organization been very cooperative whenever called upon to assist the
Church, but they have been thorough in completing the duties assigned to them. They have
worked with us on several occassions and WC have been completely satisfied with their
performance.
Because of their helpfulness in assisting us to complete the tasks given to them, we look
forward to working with them again.
I will be happy to furnish any additional information if needed.
Sincerely,
Rev. Jhn
Rev. John R. York
/c
MAR-29-1996 12:59
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USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S. LAKE PARK
STATE:
ILLINOIS
NOMINATED BY:
CHICAGO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
9
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
9
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
9
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
9
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
9
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
9
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
Individual Americorps Member Award
Team Name:
The Environmental Action Team
Work Location:
4434 S. Lake Park
State:
Illinois
Nominated by:
The Nature Museum, Chicago Academy of Sciences
The team members of Americorps greatly contribute to the functioning of the Nature Museum.
Without their contributions, the number of children we could serve would be significantly
lowered. The team members easily adjust their schedules to ours and have become valued
members of our team. They are able to schedule and organize themselves independently, and
after training, are able to work with a minimum of supervision. The Americorps team seem to get
along well with each other and never fight over who will teach which program. They demonstrate
a high level of cooperation.
On several occasions, when the museum has been short staffed, team members have stayed for
extra hours in order to provide assistance beyond their normal tasks. In addition, members have
helped staff a booth at a volunteer fair and have written articles for our volunteer newsletter. The
entire team has shown enthusiasm and commitment for the goals and efforts of the museum.
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S. LAKE PARK
STATE:
ILLINOIS
NOMINATED BY:
FELLOWSHIP HOUSE
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
100 %
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
8
8
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
4
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
9
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
8
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
8
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
The Chicago Environmental Action Team
exhibeted exemplary service in our River bank
has Project They provided a great contributed deal of
Pustoration support for this project and technical
much needed physical and for assistance. their
should be highly Commended
They excellent service!
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S, LAKE PARK
STATE:
ILLINOIS
NOMINATED BY:
MARY PERRY ( 600 N. LATROBE)
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
On a scale between 1. and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
1D
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
10
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
When l work with the environmental action Team
l was Very please with thire work. they
was Very sincere about what they Were doing
i would call on them anytime.
Mary peery
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S. LAKE PARK
STATE:
ILLINOIS
NOMINATED BY:
COOPERATIVE EXTENTION SERVICE
(Complete the following information)
100%
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
to
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.AND
to
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
10
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
10
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
It has been my pleasure to work with the USDA AMERICORPS/CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
TEAM. The team has been instrumental in the development of a number of greening
projects: community and school gardens in the city of Chicago. Their work has been of
the highest quality and all team members exemplify AMERICORPS' mission.
Team members worked with my staff at 30 public schools last year providing assistance
through Project Green Thumb, an Indoor Gardening School Project. Teachers commented
that team members were knowledgeable and related well to their students.
I highly recommend the Chicago Environmental Action Team for the USDA AMERICORPS Team
Award.
Renalel Weyoup
Ronald C. Wolford
Extension Educator
Urban Gardening
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S. LAKE PARK
STATE:
ILLINOIS
NOMINATED BY:
JANE ! ADDAMS CONFERENCE
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
10
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES-AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
10
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
will not be read or considered.
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
l find the team to be knowledgeable, hard -
working, cooperative, generous with its time.
The team is always responsive when called
upon. It reaches out to assure us of its
in helping us develop a community garden/park
continuing availability. The term was instrumental
in Henry Horner Homes, a public housing development.
This ment. team inspires others to be stewards of the environ-
Gwenddyn Sincerely, moreland
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S. LAKE PARK
STATE:
ILLINOIS
LINCOLN PARK CONSERVATORY
NOMINATED BY:
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
10
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
8
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
The U.S.D. A AMERICORPS ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
COROUP is dn energetic spirited trained supportive
team the members. have generously assisted
the Chicago park District Conservistory staff
to complete HARLOUS assigments, indoors and
outdoors
RimaHarr
District
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S. LAKE PARK
STATE:
ILLINOIS
NOMINATED BY:
GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
10
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES-AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
8
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
the U.S.D.A. Americarps ENVIronmental
action group is on energetic, spirited, trained
supportive team. The members have generously
assisted the Chicago park District Conservatory tasks
staff to complete vanous assignments Rimattare d
indoors and outdoors.
Honwiterst
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S, LAKE PARK
STATE:
ILLINOIS
NOMINATED BY:
The Nature Conservancy
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
8
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
8
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
9
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
Don't know
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
enough about this
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
9
OBJECTIVES
team (?)
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
In my work with this team, I have found the members and team leader.
to be accessable and responsive to our program needs, as well as our
program participants. Carzella Pittchet, Lena Witherspoon and
Jackie Jackson all provide the kind of leadership and arganizational
structure needed for this team to play a crucial role Smith the
Mighty Azorno program. Because of Ameri Corps, Mighty
Acorns is able to reach thousand of children each year
with important experiences in exploring and caring for nature.
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S, LAKE PARK
STATE:
ILLINOIS
NOMINATED BY:
URBAN RESOURCES PARTNERSHIP
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
100%
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
9
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
9
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
9
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
The Churge Environmental Action Team is in important
asset to community buildin ;, environmental development
in chicago The Team proud assistance to a wide-range
of consuments springs doing natural Becouse projects
rangery from community Sander creation to wettants
restration. They respond quickly and efficiently
They never sa, no - the always say how Un we
help 7" They 're the greatest
Karen Hibbs
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
B
TEAM NAME:
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S. LAKE PARK
STATE:
ILLINOIS
NOMINATED BY:
CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT ( KENNICOTT PARK )
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
10
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVESAND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
10
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
CHIC IGO
P
IRK
DiS TRIC
COME OUT AND PLAY
March 18, 1996
To Whom It May Concern;
I am writing this letter in support of the nomination of Ms Carzella Pritchard and the
Chicago Environmental Action Team for the USDA Americorps Team Award.
Ms. Pritchard and her "team" have established themselves as a valuable part of Kennicott
Park as well as the surrounding communities of North Kenwood -Oakland and Hyde Park. Their
contributions have been endless, completing tasks with a team spirit that is a model for any
organization. They have extended their manpower, mobilizing to at a moments notice to turn the
most difficult pressing situations into another problem solved. Ms. Pritchards' team has been the
perfect example of the level that can be achieved by the well organized, courteous, hard working
people that make up The Chicago Environmental Action Team. For these reasons I believe Ms.
Carzella Pritchard and her Team should not only be nominated, but should be awarded the USDA
Americorps Team Award.
Sincerely;
Mr. Gary Gallik
Supervisor
Kennicott Park
4434 South Lake Park
SOUTH REGION OFFICE
Kennicott Park
4434 South Lake Park
Chicago, IL 60653
Office: (312) 747-7661
Fax: (312) 747-7665
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
4434 S. LAKE PARK
STATE:
ILLINOIS
NOMINATED BY:
LATHROP HOMES
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
10
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
10
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
10
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
The Chicago Environmental Action Team has displayed a rare quality
persistence and determination during every task that they were assigned
here at Lathrop Homes. During our partnership they have provided us with the
additional help needed to complete many repairs on numerious appartments.
I appreciate all of their efforts, and would like to recommend them for
this team award.
Sincerely
James Clark
James Clark
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
AmeriCorps
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
Cottageville Elementary School
STATE:
South Carolina
NOMINATED BY:
John E. Cobb
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
100%
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
10
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
10
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
Cottageville Elementary School
P.O. BOX 208
Cottageville, S.C. 29435
803-835-5716
Daniel D. Green
Donna Haynes
Principal
Secretary
John E. Cobb
Jackie Davis
Administrative Assistant
Attendance Clerk
March 31, 1996
Dear USDA AmericCorps Taskforce,
I am writing to nominate the team of AmeriCorps workers who
helped us on our Outdoor Learning Center. The finished product
that we have as a result of their efforts is impeccable. Their
work and craftsmanship have breathed new life into a project that
was snailing along. The team, under the leadership of Sherell
Stevens, was friendly, courteous, professional and quite effective.
The work done was to our needs and every suggestion made by the
team added characteristics to our Eagle Trail. Every minute at our
school was spent working diligently. Thanks to the manpower and
experience of this team, Cottageville Elementary School has a trail
complete with two amphitheaters, recycling bin, outdoor classroom,
and many new options for future additions.
To cap off a wonderful finish, the team returned to our school
to tell the students about AmeriCorps and their involvement. At
the end of this visit they helped us build our recycling bin,
discussed the purpose of the bin, and assisted in starting this
learning station. I can not think of a more competent team to
receive this award.
The members of the AmeriCorps Team are as follows:
Sherell Stevens (Team Leader)
Doug McLean
Meredith Mauldin
Erik Greene
Yours truly,
John John E. Cobb E.Call
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
Louisiana Coastal Wetlands Environmental Team
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center
STATE:
Louisiana
NOMINATED BY:
Gary Fine, Team Supervisor
Site Code X22A
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
80 z
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
8
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
9
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
8
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
7
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
The Louisiana AmeriCorps Coastal Wetlands Environmental Team began service in November,
1995. Objectives were set to address vegatative needs for coastal environmental issues. Though
aggressive objectives were set the team has performed well beyond expectations. The wetlands
team has accomplished nearly half of the objectives set for the program in just over four months
of service. Several additional objectives have been set and completed since the team was
formed. The ten member team has made an impact on our coastal communities in their short
time of existance. AmeriCorps was unknown to most when we started. Residents and
community leaders have seen the work perfromed by the wetlands team. Many have stopped by
work sites to express their appreciation for the teams efforts. This team continually strives to
do more.
The wetlands team began with differing attitudes, and expectations. Most of the members began
not with a notion of serving communities and contributing to our nations welfare but rather that
this is just a job with a paycheck. The team now demonstates pride, condidence, and a sense of
accomplishment that positively impacts our communities. The members have truely become a
team that exemplifies USDA AmeriCorps.
Vegetative projects associated with coastal wetlands are generally harsh and difficult
environments to work. The team members are often working in mucks literally waist deep, or
areas infested with biting, swarming insects. The work is laborous, and dirty requiring stamina
and strong will. The team members show up each day, perfrom work necessary to accomplish
tasks and never complain. The team exhibits positive and can do attitudes no natter how hard or
harsh the work assignment. They show pride in their work and always strive for more challenging
projects. They are now showing initiative to take responsibility to carry out tasks on their own. I
have confidence in their abilities to carry out tasks with little supervision. This reflects individual
pride and confidence in their work.
The team has written their own newsletter which they call "AmeriCorps Team Talk". They have
visited five high schools to date. The school visits have drawn further interest by teachers which
are requesting additional visits to their classes. The team has assisted the Golden Meadow Plant
Materials Center by propagating over 20,000 plants for study and stabilization projects. The team
assisted one local community by placing over 1500 discarded christmas trees for shoreline
stabilization. The team has cut and cleared approximately three acres of weedy tree species for
swamp creation and demonstration plantings. These are just some of the efforts above and
beyond identified objectives. The team continues to solicit more activities for which they can
taskle, and be challanged. This team truely exemplifies the mission of "getting things done". I am
proud to be associated with the wetlands environmental team and I sincerely feel their efforts and
accomplishments deserve recognition. USDA AmeriCorps and Louisiana can take proud in the
individuals and accomplishments of the Louisiana wetlands environmental team.
Day Fine
PMC Manager
Team Supervisor
Louisiana Coastal Wetlands Environmental Corps: Eric Arabie, Tiffany Arabie,
Andy Chiasson, Garland Gisclair, Jean Guidry, Clay Hebert, Penny LeBoeuf,
Neal Ledet, Rebekah Richoux, and Susan Terrebonne.
To: Rodney Johnson Y37C
From: USDA AmeriCorps
2-27-96 7:31pm p. 3
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
North Carolina 37C
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
Edenton
STATE:
North Carolina
NOMINATED BY:
Rodney W. Johnson
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
50%
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
10
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
9
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
10
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
9
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
8
OBJECTIVES
team
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
AWARD NOMINATION
North Carolina 37C
Team Members: Sherri Midgette, Fred Measmer,
Joan Mansfield and David Bateman
This team has cooperated and gotten more work done than
ever expected. They have actually bonded like a family and their
visions are real and creative. Good work attitudes have been present
even when labor is hard and repetitive. Great ideas come forth on
building bridges, creating signs, and initiating community service
activities such as giving blood and organizing tree planting days.
Four team members gave blood as a group. Video, color slides
and pictures have been taken at all times by the team to document
each project activity. The team adapts well to additional project sites
and works well with other staff at project sites. The diversity of this
group accurately represents the population of the area. The team
leader has the respect of other team members and uses skills learned
in the Facilitative Leadership Workshop to resolve conflict and obtain
input from entire team.
This team has been a great pleasure to work with and has done
some outstanding work thus far.
To: Billy Moore
From: USDA AMERICORPS
2-27-96 7:44pm p. 3
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
Louisiana Team U.S.D.A.
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
Louisiana
STATE:
Louisiana
NOMINATED BY:
Sandra Smith Susan Mattox
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
10
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
10
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
M ERICORP A
UNITED
STATES
DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
Re: USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
March 14, 1996
We love to pat ourselves on the back when deserved, and Team
U.S.D.A AmeriCorps is a great place to start. We
respectfully submit our comrades, Louisiana Team U.S.D.A.
AmeriCorps, to receive a Team Award. We have never been so
honored or more proud to be a part of such a team effort.
I don't believe that any one of us singularly desires or
deserves the recognition for the great strides we have been
able to accomplish as a team. We are an eclectic group,
consisting of a wide range of ages, nationalities,
socioeconomic groups, and political preferences. Get us
together and we merge as an eclatic group we are all proud
to be a part of, Team U.S.D.A. AmeriCorps.
The team consists of ten members working to restore
Louisiana's coastal wetlands, five members working to
coordinate the installation of 35 dry fire hydrants per
parish across Louisiana, three members working to increase
awareness of and reduce the risk of groundwater pollution,
six members working in Empowerment Zones, Enterprise
Communities and Champion Communities to strengthen and
promote growth and development, and eight members working in
RECD offices implementing outreach and community service
activities in conjunction with the local offices.
Sincerely,
Sandia Smith
Sandra Smith
Suran Susan Mattox Matto
AmeriCorps member
AmeriCorps member
LOUISIANA TEAM USDA AMERICORPS
PROJECT DIRECTORS: BILLY R. MOORE AND RICHARD HOFFPAUIR
ENVIROMENTAL CORPS - LOUISIANA COASTAL WETLANDS
ERIC J. ARABIE
TIFANY E. ARABIE
JEAN' L. EYMARD
GARLAND GISCLAIR
JEAN' P. GUIDRY
CLAY M. HEBERT
PENNY M. LeBOUEF
NEAL A. LEDET
REBEKAH R. RICHOUX
SUSAN K.C. TERREBONNE
DRY FIRE HYDRANT - NRCS
NANCY L. DYER
DONNA L. HAYDEL
TOM. Y. MORTON
JOHN TOM MURRAY
ROBIN L. TORRENCE
FARM*A*SYST - NRCS
IRVIN J. FEKETE
SUSAN D. MATTOX
SANDRA M. SMITH
RECD RBCDS PROJECT
DELORES DRUILHET
SHEILA LYONS
REBECCA MARCOTTE
LINDA RIGSBY
LISA SHUFF
THERESA SMITH
CARL O. COLLINS
JESSICA DEAN
DEMETRIS HOWARD
MARY HUFF
KIMBERLY KITTERLIN
ROBERT TONN
ANDRE WASHINGTON
ELLA WATKINS
TON
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ID: Moore
From: USDA AMERICORPS
2-27-98 7:44pm p. 3
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
Louisiana USDA - RECD
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
Marksville
STATE:
Louisiana
NOMINATED BY:
Linda Rigsby
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
10
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
10
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
The RECD - USDA Louisiana Team is a dedicated group of individuals.
Although working on various and diverse projects around the state,
they remain a close and organized group, due to the many Team
meetings and training sessions. They hold reqular cluster meetings
which also helps enable them to learn more about each others
projects and offer support when needed.
03-22-96 12:33PM P05
10: Billy Moore
From: USDA AMERICORPS
2-27-96 7:44pm p. 3
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
Jeane USDA Louisiana
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
STATE:
Lonisiana
NOMINATED BY:
Ella Watkins
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
10
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
1a
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
10c
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
OBJECTIVES
106m
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
Losa Shuff
Rebuca Marcotte
Delores Druilhet
Jusica Dian
Robert Jonn
Sheila L yours
Carl Collins
Kimberly Kettertin
Ella Watkins
many Huff
Linda Rigsby
Demetris Howard
andre Washington
Theresa Smith
APR-04-1996 14:05 FROM USDA FMHA
TO
82027204614 P.03
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
USDA-RECD/ AmeriCorps Team
Mississippi
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
STATE:
NONINATED BY:
Chanel Richards and Fanya Johnson
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
80
on a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high. answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
10
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
10
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
10
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
FEB-27-1996 19:14
US DEPT. AGRICULTURE
P.03
APR-04-1996 14:06 FROM USDA FMHA
TO
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MISSISSIPPI
USDA-RECD*AMERICORPS TEAM
Team Members
Location
Charlet Meredith
Hinds County RECD
Fanya Johnson
Jackson, MS
City of Edwards
La'Donna James
Edwards, MS
Madison County
Chanel Richards
Human Resource Agency
Annie Rattler
Canton, MS
Madison County RECD
Brenda Joyner
Canton. MS
Natchez-Adams County
Economic Development
Authority
Nobelle Bishop
Natchez, MS
Adams County RECD
Daphne Covington
Natchez. MS
Alcorn Cooperative
Extension Service
Alcorn State University-
serving Claiborne and
Gwen Moore
Jefferson County
Ethel James
Lorman. MS
Mid-Delta Empowerment
Zone Alliance-serving
Bolivar, Holmes,
Humphreys, Leflore,
Sunflower, and Washington
Yvonne Bee
County
Rogers Robinson
Greenville, MS
APR-04-1996 14:06 FROM USDA FMHA
TO
82027204614 P.05
TEAM NAME:
Mississippi USDA/RECD*AmeriCorps Team
The Mississippi AmeriCorps*USDA-Rural Economic and Community Development
(RECD) Team should win the Team Award. This team represents the spirit of AmeriCorps by
promoting opportunity, responsibility, community, and they get things done. The team
represents diversified ages, educational backgrounds, gender, and races. They are more than
leaders, and are great followers. They have gone above and beyond their call of duty to get
things done for Mississippi. In doing so, members have made many out of pocket donations in
order to fulfill their objectives and rescue their communities. The following information will
help to explain why this team deserves this award.
USDA/RECD AmeriCorps Members engaged 130 volunteers in over 1,400 hours of
renovating a dilapidated community center, environmental, and recreational projects. Members
have held rural housing fairs in which they have educated 25 residents on the different sources
of RECD rural housing loans and grants, and other agencies that sponsor housing assistance.
They have repaired an elderly woman's home, in which they helped to receive a repair grant to
remove safety hazards. One member tutors 7 elementary school students with self-esteem,
behavior, and academic problems. Another member is tutoring 44 junior high and high school
students.
Members located in the Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Communities (EZ/EC) have
helped 42 volunteers become a certified board of community educators regarding the EZ/EC
initiative by setting up train the trainers workshops totaling 640 volunteer hours. They are
also helping Welfare mothers become self-sufficient. In a different perspective, one member is
promoting economic development by increasing a database from 265 to 1, 062 retirees
inquiring about relocation to her community. She recruited 3 of 30 volunteers that have helped
in recruiting the retirees. Other members have held after school environmental enrichment
programs. And another member has recruited approximately 110 parents into an after school
program for parents of at-risk youth to help them deal with children more effectively.
In addition, these Mississippi USDA-RECD Team Members volunteer in several other
organizations besides AmeriCorps, which is a sign of great citizenship. The above stated
accomplishments represents why this team deserves the Team Award for the priceless service
they have provided for the love of their communities.
TOTAL P.05
MAR 29 '96 14:04
FROM BURKE FIELD OFFICE
PAGE. 005
8/96 FRI 12:19 FAX 605 747 2098
SINTE GLESKA UNIVERSITY
5:45 :
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
Rosebuck Americarps Project
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
Rosebul
STATE:
South Daleaue
NOMINATED BY:
Team leador Clarence Poormac
weater Lender Change
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
30%
on a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
8
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
10
NOT as DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
9
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
10
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
9
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide . short narrative explaining why this member marits this
avard. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
divers group of young individuals with one vision in mind
to a job and iso it well. The first vision was never appempted
the resurvation egat, was competital with in a Three menth
- frame The Vision was to cut, load, and stock plin one
I weal carals of finewood for the needy. This your am of
viduals ret aride all personal issue and facus on the
NK cot human and completed it in secord time This is
usidered a mensurable accomplistment.
MAR 29 '96 14:05
FROM BURKE FIELD OFFICE
PAGE. 006
9/96 FRI 12:20 FAX 605 747 2098
SINTE gleska UNIVERSITY
Rosebud AmeriCorps Team
Clarence Poorman, Team Leader
Lester Leader Charge, Team Leader
John Sitting Bear, Team Member
Richard Traverise, Team Member
Emily White Hat, Team Member
Dale Whiting, Team Member
Kevin Boyd, Team Member
Karla witt, Team Member
Kevin Boyd, Team Member
Melvin Staples, Team Member
USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME: TOPEKA AQUATIC HABITAT RURAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION: TOPEKA/SHAWNEE COUNTY
STATE:
KS
NOMINATED BY:
JIM MEISENHIEIMER
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTACE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
95
on a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
10
10
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
9
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
RESULTS OCCUR TN A TIMELY MANNER
10
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide A short marrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
2007
ofst 823 £169
15:25
USDA AMERICORPS RURAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM AWARD NARRATIVE
(KANSAS):
The Topeka Aquatic Habitat Stream Restoration Team is nominated for the USDA
AmeriCorps team award in the rural development category because of the success
it has had in accomplishing a diverse set of objectives for both rural and urban
project settings. The team is working jointly with the City of Topeka, and the
Shawnee, Wabaunsee, and Osage County Conservation Districts to restore high
quality aquatic stream habitat in the three county area.
The team is assisting the Shawnee, Wabaunsee and Osage County nonpoint
source pollution prevention efforts by implementing projects that reduce stream
channel bank erosion and enhance riparian corridor habitat in the three county
area.
The team is a diverse gender, age, and social background group.
The team rotates it's team leadership responsibility between all the members and
have functioned well with that method of team operation.
Team accomplishments have exceeded their project goals. The team has worked
with the city of Topeka and Shawnee County Conservation District's nonpoint
source pollution prevention manager to mark over 1200 storm drains with "No
Dumping - Drains to the River". This team has developed a public service
announcement presentation with slides and has convinced the Topeka area movie
theaters to show them prior to movie previews. It is estimated the message will
be communicated to over 200,000 movie goers of all ages in the Topeka area.
The team has developed an effective slide presentation that demonstrates what
the team is accomplishing. This slide presentation is used as an example of how
stream habitat can be restored and how a group like AmeriCorps can accomplish
the task.
Examples of their service includes: speaking to students about the environment
and helping the disadvantage. Examples of helping the disadvantaged include:
weatherizing homes for the elderly; helped the Salvation Army, Topeka Rescue
Mission, and Red Cross; assisted physically disabled and impaired children, painted
at a Ronald McDonald's house, helped at the Topeka Battered Women's shelter.
Other agency beneficiaries of the team's community service include: Helping
Hands Humane Society, Topeka Day Care Association, Wildcare, Cornerstone
Agency, Shwanee County Health Agency, and the Presbyterian Manor.
The Topeka team is truly one that "get things done."
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USDA AMERICORPS TEAM AWARD
TEAM NAME:
Walterboro Americorps Team
ON A SEPARATE SHEET, LIST ALL INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER NAMES:
WORK LOCATION:
Walterboro
STATE:
South Carolina
NOMINATED BY:
Dwayne Mangum
(Complete the following information)
PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHED
75 -
so far
On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the
following questions:
COMPATIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS
10
ABILITY OF TEAM TO FOCUS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND
of
NOT BE DISTRACTED BY PERSONALITIES
ABILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE TEAM LEADERSHIP
10
AND FOLLOW THAT LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY OF TEAM (RACE, GENDER, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND)
10
RESULTS OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER
10+
TEAM COMPLETES PROJECTS ABOVE AND BEYOND STATED
10
OBJECTIVES
Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this
award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceeding one page
will not be read or considered.
The Walterboro Americorps Team exemplified what the National Community
Service Program is all about. The 4 members of the team were very dedi-
cated and eager to learn new things about the projects. they worked on.
In Charleston County. the team accomplished 2 highly visible projects.
One was a water management study for the National Trust for Historic
Preservation's Drayton Hall on historic property, and the other was
development of an educational brochure for Charleston County Parks and
Recreation Commission. In Berkeley County, which I also cover, they
completed a nature trail for the Berkeley County School District. The
trail is in a wetland area next to a new high school being constructed.
This unique project was a requirement of a wetland mitigation agreement.
In E.....
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Members of the Walterboro Americorps Team are: Sherell Stevens,
Meridith Mauldin, Eric Green, Douglas McLean; and Kimberly Duffy.
Continued from page 1.
In all 3 projects, I have been impressed by their creativity, ingenuity
and ability to work with very little supervision and guidance. They
also have represented Americorps very well to the sponsors and general
public by their positive attitudes and pleasing personalities. I would.
recommend them to anyone!