Corps Connection Sequoia Community Corps
Corpsmember of the Year On October 15, 2015, at the annual Corpsmember Awards Banquet, Shaini Phelps was named Corpsmember of the Year. Shaini has been a Crew Leader in the Department of Recycling for two years. Shaini is an outstanding Corpsmember who represents the values and traditions of the Sequoia Community Corps (SCC). Shaini has represented us in Sacramento, during certification review, and at local Corps events.
Shaini Phelps
Shaini has excellent attendance and work ethics and also trains fellow Corpsmembers. Shaini embodies our Code of Conduct, takes advantage of all learning opportunities, and has been a positive influence in this program. Shaini's name has been submitted for the National Corpsmember of the Year which will be awarded in February 2016 by the Corps Network.
The other nominees were Carolina Trujillo from Weatherization, Michael Sayler from Urban Forestry, Yurico Espindola from Household Tanks and Bouapha Louangprasert from YouthBuild.
Corpsmember Recruitment Are you a Tulare or Kings County youth between the age of 18 and 24? The Sequoia Community Corps is recruiting! Join the Corps and get paid to learn new skills. You can also obtain your High School Diploma through a customized educational experience. Students alternate one week in school and one week receiving paid training. Corpsmembers can gain real world experience and training in construction, recycling, landscaping and leadership training. Orientations are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 9:00 am at the CSET this issue main office, which is located at 312 NW 3rd Ave., Visalia. John Muir Charter School
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Applicants must be able to pass a drug test and have a government issued ID or drivers license and social security card. For questions or more information, please contact Greg Lopez at (559) 741-4619 or Greg.Lopez@cset.org.
Volume Fourteen — October 2015
Canoe Trip
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Corps Connection Volume Fourteen — October 2015
John Muir Charter School Canoe Trip On September 10th, John Muir Charter School teacher Lowell Brown took six students canoeing down the San Joaquin River. For many of the students, it was their first time canoeing. Mr. Brown took students on canoeing trips five times during the fall semester.
Corpsmembers and Mr. Brown after the canoe trip, displaying the trash collected.
The trip was planned to recognize students who are serious about school, have great attendance and are consistently completing their work. It gives students an excellent way to get to know others in a relaxed situation and to experience a healthy form of recreation. Students write an essay on their experience after the trip is complete.
The students made a difference while canoeing down the San Joaquin. Mr. Brown and the students had trash grabbers and picked up trash from the side of the river while canoeing. The students had a great time, and are thankful to Mr. Brown and John Muir Charter School. More trips are planned to get students out of the classroom and to enjoy new positive experiences. Student Elton R. stated, “My canoeing experience with Mr. Brown was a great day! I was able to learn many things. As we paddled up stream, we saw the wildlife and fish that lived in the river. I saw a two foot cat fish!! I had never been on a canoeing trip before. I learned the proper way to canoe and also about the river we cleaned up.”
The Sequoia Community Corps finds it important to stay active in the community. From recycling locations to special events, you can always catch Corpsmembers giving back. Join us at any one of our upcoming events! Getting involved is the first step in making changes. We hope to see you! For more information on Sequoia Community Corps programs, please visit CSET online at www.CSET.org, or feel free to contact us at (559) 732-4194.
U P Ce vOe M ING n t s November
Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway Partnership with Visalia Emergency Aid
December
Toy and Food Giveaway Partnership with Visalia Emergency Aid For a list of e-waste drop-off locations in Tulare County, please visit www.CSET.org
The mission of the Sequoia Community Corps is to provide young men and women with job training, education, leadership and environmental awareness through performance of community and conservation work projects. Corps Connection is published quarterly by the Sequoia Community Corps.