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FOIA Number: 2013-0661-F (3) FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Collection/Record Group: Clinton Presidential Records Subgroup/Office of Origin: Americorps Series/Staff Member: General Files Subseries: OA/ID Number: 24238 FolderID: Folder Title: [USDA/Americorps Team Awards] [4] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: S 66 1 1 1 Clinton Presidential Records Digital Records Marker This is not a presidential record. This is used as an administrative 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. 5 Divider Title: COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS COMMUNITY STATE RATING Bowling Green Champion Comm. 3 5 KY 3 Brownsville PA Caribou ME 3 / City of Hays KS 3 4 Morehouse Parish LA 1 Roseud Sioux Tribe SD 3 2 Sabine Parish 2 LA St. Mary Parish LA 3 3 AMERICORPS COMMUNITY AWARD COMMUNITY NAME: Bowling Green Champion Community NAME OF COMMUNITY LEADER: Kathie Curtis STATE: KENTUCKY NOMINATED BY: Louis F. Elliott, KY Program Manager * RESOURCES PROVIDED: 9 * MARKETING PROGRAM TO SPREAD 10 SUCCESS OF PROGRAM: * WILLINGNESS TO ALLOW THE 10 PROGRAM INTO COMMUNITY: * SUSTAINABILITY OF PROGRAM 10 AFTER AMERICORPS: NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED: 130 (Recruitment took place in conjunction with AmeriCorps member) NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED: 125 * On a scale between 1 and 10, with 1 being low and 10 high. Ms. Curtis basically initiated OPERATION P.R.I.D.E. for the Bowling Green community to assist the people (local residents) to improve their own community in both physical appearance and also to establish a sense of price and self esteem. Attached is a copy of the pamphlet that is distributed to interested individuals that explains the mission of Operation P.R.I.D.E. I have nominated Ms. Curtis for this award for the following reasons: She assisted the USDA/RECD AmeriCorps member, Lisa Hines, in locating affordable housing in the Bowling Green area. Without her assistance Lisa probably could not have served. From the very beginning she has make Lisa welcome in the community and created an atmosphere in which Lisa, in just six short months, feels a part of the community. She introduced her to local public officials and make sure an introduction to the community was properly portrayed through the newspaper. (See attached) Ms. Curtis always introduces Lisa as an AmeriCorps member providing community service to Bowling Green. As her day to day supervisor, Ms. Curtis provides Lisa with overall supervision but gives her almost complete freedom to organize, implement and achieve her objective. Ms. Curtis is also an individual that contributes many volunteer (unpaid hours) to her community. I recommend that the Champion Community of Bowling Green, Kentucky be considered for this award because they did not see themselves as losers when they applied as an Enterprise Community but were not selected. Rather they have moved forward with implementing portions of their strategy plan and the USDA/RECD AmeriCorps member Lisa Hines is doing an excellent job. ** 100.3999 TOTAL ** 03/06/96 15:38 412 482 2279 BUTLER AREA #2 -->4824826 U.S " au US:V4LM Pg. 05/08 sue To: Ha Coyle RECO From: USDA AmeriCarge 2-27-98 0.50cm p. B COMMUNITY AWARD COMMUNITY NAME: Brownsville, ,PA NAME OF COMMUNITY Norma, Ryan LEADER STATE: NOMINATED BY: Fayette Pennsylvania County Americorps Team on a scale between 1 and 10, with one being lov and 10 high, answer the fellowing questions: RESOURCES PROVIDED 10 MARKETING PROGRAM TO SPREAD SUCCESS 07 PROGRAM 7 WELLINGNESS TO ALLOW THE PROGRAM INTO COMMUNITY 10 SUSTAINABILITY OF PROGRAM AFTER AMERICORPS 7 PLEASE COMPLETE THE POLLOWING INFORMATION: 20 NUMBER or VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED 100 Please provide a short narrative explaining why this member merits this award. This is not to exceed one page. Nominations exceading one page will not be raad or considered. Norma is a member of the rownsville Area Revitalization Committee, She isa full-time volunteer in the community. She has welcomed our Americorps Team fromday 1, and previded assistance, resources and direction in Most of our projects. She enlists community members in volunteer projects and serves as the positive backbone to the community. MAR 6 '96 15:39 412 482 2279 PAGE.005 COMMUNITY AWARD COMMUNITY NAME: Casibou NAME OF COMMUNITY KaThy Mazzuchelli LEADER STATE: Maine NOMINATED BY: Gary Masquis Americans member On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the following questions: RESOURCES PROVIDED to MARKETING PROGRAM TO SPREAD SUCCESS OF PROGRAM 8 WILLINGNESS TO ALLOW THE PROGRAM INTO COMMUNITY 10 SUSTAINABILITY OF PROGRAM AFTER AMERICORPS 10 PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED 90 NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED 800 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. Caribou Parks & Recreation Department 59 BENNETT DRIVE CARIBOU, MAINE 04736 (207)493-4224 / 498-3954 FAX USDA COMMUNITY AWARD 03-15-96 Dear Joel; I am nominating the community of Caribou for the community award. The City of Caribou has done wonders for its people. They have allowed me to use all their resources in performing my job the best that I can. I have been to many meetings in Caribou and when I get up to ask for volunteers to do work on the trails I usually will get between 10 and 20 at a time. All of the departments have commented on the great job that the Americorps program has had on the community. The City of Caribou is recognized from Kittery to Fort Kent as the place to go for recreation, snowmobiling and most of all to live. In recognition of the hard work that the Americorps program has done for the city of Caribou, they had to signs made up that have the Americorps logo on it. Both signs are out on the trails entering the Caribou area. I feel very strongly that the City of Caribou be seriously considered for the award. The citizens of Caribou have opened their doors to the Americorps program, and they feel that the program has done an invaluable job for their community. Once the program is done the citizens have agreed to continue the work that the program started. Thank you for you're time, if you have any questions please feel free and call 207-493-4224. Thank You Day Gary Marquis Mig Trails Coordinator Americorps Member Recreation: A Lifetime of Experiences COMMUNITY AWARD COMMUNITY NAME: CITY OF HAYS/FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY NAME OF COMMUNITY SHARON LEIKAM, MAYOR OF HAYS LEADER EDWARD HAMMOND, PRESIDENT, FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY STATE: KS NOMINATED BY: JIM MEISENHEIMER On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the following questions: RESOURCES PROVIDED 9 10 MARKETING PROGRAM TO SPREAD SUCCESS OF PROGRAM WILLINGNESS TO ALLOW THE PROGRAM INTO COMMUNITY 10 SUSTAINABILITY OF PROGRAM AFTER AMERICORPS 9 PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 18 NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED 116 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. OPTIONAL FORM 99 (7-90) FAX TRANSMITTAL . of pages 13 From To Dee D. Larry Miles Dept (Aggney LODA Americorps Phone (913) 823-4578. Fax # (202) 720-4614 5000.101 Fax (913) 823-4540 NON 7840-01-317-7368 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY AWARD NARRATIVE (KANSAS) The community encompassing the City of Hays and Fort Hays State University is nominated for the community award because of the way they have accepted and worked with the Big Creek AmeriCorps team. The City and the University community have provided equipment and materials for use in clearing debris out of Big Creek and for the installation of stream habitat restoration features The Hays city newspaper and the University student paper have published several articles publicizing and applauding the AmeriCorps members and the program. The restoration of the Big Creek stream and public use corridor has raised the level of community service awareness in Hays and even the surrounding rural communities. AE a result of this awareness and example provided by the AmeriCorps team this project is expected to be sustained and and the public use area utilized by the community for many years. Additional community service projects are already being spawned by their example. Over 18 volunteers representing 116 hours of volunteer community service have occurred in the community as a result of the AmeriCorps members and their willingness to provide community service. Community service areas include: environment, museums, Fort Hays State University facilities, high school students, senior citizens, children, and physically and mentally challenged citizens. Service to mentally challenged citizens in the community is exemplified by their painting of the Association for Retarded Citizens' (ARC) thrift shop. Members of the ARC were SO pleased with the service of the members that they presented each member with a certificate, a banner signed by all of the ARC members, and an oversized thank you card delivered to the AmeriCorps Members. Acceptance and appreciation of the service to the community at large and the museums in particular is reflected in the comments of Fick Fossil and History Museum Curator, Nancy Baalman. Ms. Baalman writes, " The quality of the work and the professional attitude of the team members reflects well upon the AmeriCorps project AmeriCorps has helped shape the future of the community by assisting in the preservation of the past." To: Billy Moore From: USDA AMERICORPS 2-27-96 7:44pm p.6 COMMUNITY AWARD COMMUNITY NAME: Morehouse Parish NAME OF COMMUNITY LEADER Lousiana Clarence Hawkins - Mazor STATE: NOMINATED BY: Ella Wathins On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the following questions: 10 RESOURCES PROVIDED MARKETING PROGRAM TO SPREAD SUCCESS OF PROGRAM 10 WILLINGNESS TO ALLOW THE PROGRAM INTO COMMUNITY 10 SUSTAINABILITY OF PROGRAM AFTER AMERICORPS 10 PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED 2 NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED 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. 03/29/96 10:54 605 352 1270 NRCS HURON SD - USDA NAT SER OFF 5. 002 MAR 28 '96 16:12 FROM BURKE FIELD OFFICE PAGE. 002 10: vevas OWTER Y40R Frame USDA PassiCorps 2-27-20 Enp D.B COMMUNITY AWARD COMMUNITY NAME: Bosebud Sions Tribe NAME OF COMMUNITY William Kindk, President LEADER STATE: South Dokota NOMINATED BY: David Steffen NRCS Americays St Supervisor on a ecale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the following questions: RESOURCES PROVIDED 9 MARKETING PROGRAM TO SPREAD SUCCESS OF PROCRAM 2 WILLINGNESS TO ALLOW THE PROGRAM INTO COMMUNITY 10 SUSTAIEABILITY OF PROGRAM AFTER AMERICORPS 8 PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED 12 216 NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED 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 '96 16:36 US DEPT. AGRICULTURE PAGE.006 03/29/96 10:55 605 352 1270 NRCS HURON SD ->- USDA NAT SER OFF 003 MAR 28 '96 16:12 FROM BURKE FIELD OFFICE PAGE. 003 Representatives of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe's Administrative Office, Tribal Land Enterprise, Water Resources, Natural Resources, and Forestry Departments in addition to Sinte Gleska University and the Bureau of Indian Affairs formed an advisory committee for the Rosebud AmeriCorps Team. The members of this advisory committee helped select the AmeriCorps team members, developed the objectives and action items for the team, and are currently providing assistance in the implementation of the AmeriCorps projects. Committee members assisted with the location of facilities for the AmeriCorps team, provided the publicity for the recruitment of applicants for the team. Forty eight applications were reviewed and most of the applicants were interviewed by the advisory committee during the selection process. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe, through the representatives on the advisory committee have made the Rosebud AmeriCorps Project a success in the community. The Tribal Council, through their Land and Natural Committee, is supporting the individual projects being accomplished on the Rosebud Reservation in South Central South Dakota. This support truly enhances the success and ease of operating the total project. 03/22/1996 12:15 3182562064 PROJECT CELEBRATION PAGE 07 From: USUH AMERICURPS 2-27-96 7:44pm p. 6 COMMUNITY AWARD COMMUNITY NAME: Sabine Parish NAME OF COMMUNITY Margaret Basco LEADER STATE: Louisiana NOMINATED BY: Linda Rigsby On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the following questions: RESOURCES PROVIDED 10 MARKETING PROGRAM TO SPREAD SUCCESS OF PROGRAM 10 WILLINGNESS TO ALLOW THE PROGRAM INTO COMMUNITY 10 SUSTAINABILITY OF PROGRAM AFTER AMERICORPS 10 PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED 237 NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED 3,816 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. Sabine Parish is a rural community which is seeing new growth through the tourism industry. The residents are becoming more aware of the necessity change and the positive aspects of growth. They actively seek ways to enrich the community for the incoming tourists as well as for the residents themselves. They see the need to improve all community services and facilities for the betterment of all. Through the efforts of Mrs. Margaret Basco. they are learning to cooperate among themselves to bring about these changes. PAGE 05 To: Jeffrey Beverly R22C From: USDA AmeriCorps 2-27-96 3:39pm P. 8 COMMUNITY AWARD COMMUNITY NAME: St. Mary Parish NAME OF COMMUNITY St. Mary Community Action Agency/ALmetra Franklin LEADER STATE: Louisiana NONINATED BY: Almetra J. Franklin On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the following questions: RESOURCES PROVIDED 10 MARKETING PROGRAM TO SPREAD SUCCESS OF PROGRAM 10 WILLINGNESS TO ALLOW THE PROGRAM INTO COMMUNITY 10 SUSTAINABILITY OF PROGRAM AFTER AMERICORPS 8 PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED 520 NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED 2,080 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. 03-20-96 03:55PM P05 01/13/1994 03:25 3188285754 PAGE 04 Somewhere in the fabric of our nation is a golden thread which represents the American dream of "homeownership". Unfortunately many Americans are unable to make that dream a reality. In St. Mary Parish we are fortunate to have someone with a vision of helping our residents reach the goal of homeownership. That someone is Jeffery Beverly. Mr. Beverly has an overwhelming desire to be of assistance in an innovative manner to the low-income population of our parish. As such an individual, he inspires those around him to take notice of the needs of the community and after doing so to set out to do something about meeting those needs. Jeffery Beverly merits the USDA Manager of the Year Award because of his efforts to help the AmeriCorps program to be successful in St. Mary Parish. His long time involvement in community service warrants great attention. His commitment to providing affordable housing to his community is never failing. The dedication to assisting the AmeriCorps member under his supervision with community service projects above and beyond stated objectives is outstanding. As a USDA AmeriCorps Manager he has done an excellent job of instilling in member the importance of giving back to the community. The supervision given by Mr. Beverly has been more than adequate providing the member with exceptional skills in dealing with citizens and solving problems. Under such leadership, AmeriCorps members must flourish and the AmeriCorps vision of getting things done is a reality. Clinton Presidential Records Digital Records Marker This is not a presidential record. This is used as an administrative 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. 6 Divider Title: STATE OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS STATE RATING Illinois of 3 Kansas Louisiana 04 To: Ru.us Williams X17E From: USUA Americans P. STATE AWARD STATE NAME: ILLINOIS THOMAS W. CHRISTENSEN (ST. CONSERVATIONIST) NAME OF STATE LEADERS LUE A. WALTERS (ASST. ST. CONSERVATIONIST) JAMES R. JOHNSON (If more names, use separate sheet of paper) NOMINATED BY: On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the following questions: 10 CLUSTER MEETINGS held ON A REGULAR BASIS 10 RESPONSIVE TO MEMBER PROBLEMS WORKS WITH STATE COMMISSION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE 10 10 ACTIVELY SEEKS PRESS COVERAGE INVOLVEMENT WITH NON-USDA AMERICORPS PROJECTS 10 PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NUMBER OF USDA AGENCIES WORKING TOGETHER 10 WITHIN THE STATE NUMBER OF STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES INVOLVED WITH 10 USDA AMERICORPS PROJECTS 10 NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED STATEWIDE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED 10 NUMBER OF JOINT AGENCY SERVICE PROJECTS COMPLETED 10 10 PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES COMPLETED FOR STATE 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 Illinois State Conservationist (Tom) has been supporative in every way possible. Lue, our Assistant St. Conservationist has visited many of sites in Chicago and en- courages interaction between URP, Chicago Metro Urban & Community Assistance Office and the Americorps members. James, facilitates for all three Americorps teams with in the state. He obtains information from NHO and makes sure that we have what we need to get the job done. Over all I work with a wonderful group of individuals that are supporitive and helpful in every aspect of the Chicago Environmental Action Team. Sincerely STATE AWARD STATE NAME: KANSAS NAME OF STATE LEADERS SEE ATTACHED LIST (If more names, use suparate sheet of paper) NOMINATED BY: JIM MEISENHEIMER on a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the following questions: CLUSTER MEETINGS HELD ON A REGULAR BASIS 10 RESPONSIVE TO MEMBER PROBLEMS 10 WORKS WITH STATE COMMISSION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE 10 ACTIVELY SEEKS PRESS COVERAGE 9 INVOLVEMENT WITH NON-USDA AMERICORPS PROJECTS 10 PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NUMBER OF USDA AGENCIES WORKING TOGETHER 2 WITHIN THE STATE NUMBER OF STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES INVOLVED WITH 20 USDA AMERICORPS PROJECTS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED STATEWIDE 221 TOTAL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED 1560 NUMBER OF JOINT AGENCY SERVICE PROJECTS COMPLETED 23 PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES COMPLETED FOR STATE 95 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. TTO NRCCS-S ofst 823 CI62 15:29 04/01/10 ATTACHMENT TO STATE AWARD NAME OF STATE LEADERS: James N. Habiger, State Conservationist, NRCS, Salina, KS Delbert E. Prophet, ASTC (Programs), NRCS, Salina, KS Larry D. Miles, AmeriCorps Project Director, NRCS, Salina, KS Adrian Polansky, State Executive Director, FSA, Manhattan, KS Roger Lemmons, Program Specialist, FSA, Manhattan, KS Jim Meisenheimer, USDA/AmeriCorps Regional Facilitator, Salina, KS 012 D NRCCS-S ofst 823 ET60 13:30 04/03/96 STATE AWARD NARRATIVE (KANSAS): Kansas is nominated for the State Award because it has demonstrated a true USDA cooperative example in carrying out the USDA AmeriCorps program. Kansas program leaders have developed an attitude of cooperation throughout the program including cooperation by USDA and state and local agencies. The Kansas program staff has also provided significant leadership and assistance to the program nationally in efforts to get the program up and running. The Kansas USDA-AmeriCorps program has effectively demonstrated how to "get things done." Cluster meetings are held regularly with Kansas USDA teams and non-USDA teams. Kansas USDA teams have clustered several times with the Bridges Across the Heartland AmeriCorps team, Kansas City, Missouri. USDA teams have clustered with the Kansas Health and Safety Extension Corps (KHSEC) team and jointly participated in a one-day farm safety instruction to 165 youngsters. USDA clustering involves extra community service projects and individual improvement training such as: defensive driving, CPR, first aid, sexual harassment, HIV/AIDS awareness, and conflict resolution. Individual member needs are met through a variety of methods including acquiring government surplus clothing, boots, and equipment. The project facilitator visits each site frequently to make personal contact with each member to identify potential problems and observe team accomplishments. The Project Director and Facilitator participate with the State Community Commission Director, the State Director for the Corporartion for National Community Service, and non-USDA project managers in planning for joint community service projects and special emphasis activities. The project facilitator has maintained continual contact with state and local newspapers and television media personnel in providing information and encouraging coverage of special events and general publicity of the program. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) have effectively cooperated to jointly manage and carry out the USDA-AmeriCorps program in Kansas. A joint management team has been set up to include NRCS, FSA, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), and the Shawnee County Conservation District. NRCS and FSA have cooperated jointly by providing a project director, project facilitator, common office space, travel support and support equipment. Twenty separate State and local agencies have been involved in carrying out the USDA-AmeriCorps program in Kansas including State agencies, cities, and local conservation districts. The AmeriCorps program in Kansas has effectively shown how partner agencies and groups can accomplish significant results working together. 013 0 NRCCS-S 913 823 4540 15:31 04/30/96 To: Billy Moore From: USDA AMERICORPS 2-27-96 7:44pm p. 7 STATE AWARD STATE NAME: Liuisiana - -Team USDA NAME OF STATE LEADERS Richard Hoffpauin Hally Martien (If more names, use separate sheet of paper) NOMINATED BY: Ella Watkins On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the following questions: CLUSTER MEETINGS HELD ON A REGULAR BASIS 100% 10 RESPONSIVE TO MEMBER PROBLEMS 10 WORKS WITH STATE COMMISSION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE 10 ACTIVELY SEEKS PRESS COVERAGE 10 INVOLVEMENT WITH NON-USDA AMERICORPS PROJECTS 10 PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NUMBER OF USDA AGENCIES WORKING TOGETHER 10 WITHIN THE STATE NUMBER OF STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES INVOLVED WITH 10 USDA AMERICORPS PROJECTS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED STATEWIDE 10 TOTAL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED 10 NUMBER OF JOINT AGENCY SERVICE PROJECTS COMPLETED 10 PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES COMPLETED FOR STATE 10 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. 10: Billy Moore From: USDA AMERICORPS 2-27-96 7:44pm p.7 1 STATE AWARD STATE NAME: Louisiana RECD NAME OF STATE Richard Hoffeauir LEADERS (If more names, use separate sheet of paper) NOMINATED BY: Linda Rigsby On a scale between 1 and 10, with one being low and 10 high, answer the following questions: CLUSTER MEETINGS HELD ON A REGULAR BASIS 10 RESPONSIVE TO MEMBER PROBLEMS 10 WORKS WITH STATE COMMISSION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE 10 ACTIVELY SEEKS PRESS COVERAGE 10 INVOLVEMENT WITH NON-USDA AMERICORPS PROJECTS 10 PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NUMBER OF USDA AGENCIES WORKING TOGETHER 10 WITHIN THE STATE NUMBER OF STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES INVOLVED WITH 10 USDA AMERICORPS PROJECTS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED STATEWIDE 877 TOTAL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED 7603 NUMBER OF JOINT AGENCY SERVICE PROJECTS COMPLETED PERCENTAGE OF OBJECTIVES COMPLETED FOR STATE 75 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. Louisiana is a great state to be an AmeriCorps Member in. It has provided me the opportunity to grow and to help my community, my state, and my country. Louisiana is called "the Dream State" and through my Louisiana AmeriCorps service, I am able to not only see my dreams come true, but to help others see theirs come true as well. 03-22-96 12:33PM P08 PROJECT CELEBRATION PAGE 06 03/22/1996 12:15 3182562064 RECD USDA Team Louisiana Project Director: Richard Hoffpauir Members: Kimberly Kitterlin Jessica Dean Andre Washington Theresa Smith Linda Rigsby Sheila Lyons Rebecca Marcotte Demetris Howard Carl Collins Robert Tonn Lisa Shuff Mary Huff Delores Druilhet Ella Watkins 03-22-96 12:33PM P06