The
AmeriCorps motto is “getting things done.” When speaking about
the 11 members of the Snohomish County WDC AmeriCorps
Program, it is more appropriate to say they got great things done.
They put their idealism to work; they committed 11-months of their
lives to their community; they each completed more than 1,700
hours of service; they sacrificed to help others; they increased
the ability of more than 1,000 teens to find jobs, be leaders,
and make positive life choices; and they were role models to all
who surrounded them.
Our
11 AmeriCorps Program members did all of this with never-ending
passion, enthusiasm, and grace. The members' accomplishments and
positive attitudes are to be applauded.
The
AmeriCorps Program class of 2005-2006 completed their
year of national service on July 17, 2006. The team, along with
the AmeriCorps Program Director and Program Coordinator, celebrated
with a day at the Birch Bay Waterslides. It was a beautiful day
filled with reminiscing, good cheer, and lots of water slide spills
and thrills.
The
celebration continued into the evening with a graduation ceremony
at Forest Park, open to family, friends, and host site staff.
Snohomish County WDC Interim President Sue Ambler opened the ceremony
by sharing words of encouragement as members move forward in their
lives and careers. WDC Youth Program Manager Brad Garner commended
the 6 members who are returning for another year of service, and
congratulated the 5 members who are moving on further their education
and careers. Host site supervisors shared kind words about their
members. The ceremony closed with the Program Director
and Program Coordinator presenting recognition gifts, graduation
certificates, and words of gratitude.
The
2006-2007 service year beings August 23, with 17 members serving
at 14 host sites throughout Snohomish County. We are currently
seeking additional members, so please contact
Samantha Spitzer,
Program Director, if you are interested in being a part of the
Snohomish County AmeriCorps Program.
AmeriCorps
Program, it is more appropriate to say they got great things done.
They put their idealism to work; they committed 11-months of their
lives to their community; they each completed more than 1,700
hours of service; they sacrificed to help others; they increased
the ability of more than 1,000 teens to find jobs, be leaders,
and make positive life choices; and they were role models to all
who surrounded them. 
year of national service on July 17, 2006. The team, along with
the AmeriCorps Program Director and Program Coordinator, celebrated
with a day at the Birch Bay Waterslides. It was a beautiful day
filled with reminiscing, good cheer, and lots of water slide spills
and thrills. 
Director
and Program Coordinator presenting recognition gifts, graduation
certificates, and words of gratitude.