Who wants ID hours????

Find that you have free time on the weekends that you simply don't know what to do with? Well, roll on down for a great FREE workshop this Saturday, SLOUGH 101, presented by our very own CSWC. Learn all about Slough-iness, such as Slough history, macroinvertebrates, and a tour of the fabulous Multnomah County Drainage District, whilst you munch on complimentary refreshments. We start at 8:45 and end at 1:00; if you'd like to come, contact Katie NOW at katie.meckes@columbiaslough.org or 503-281-1132.

Cheers,

M

AmeriCorps Social Network

Hi Team,

Stacey Perry (Watershed Restoration Team Leader) is putting together an AmeriCorps Social Network for her CAP. If you are looking to meet some new people who are probably interested in many of the same things that you are, then read below!

Portland-Vancouver AmeriCorps Social Network

The purpose of this group is to develop and strengthen the community of AmeriCorps members serving in various programs in the Portland metro area by collaborating across programs, sharing resources, and building relationships. By exploring ways to tap into the potential for greater cross-program interaction, members will gain an increased sense of community and, hopefully, have a better overall service experience.

Potential activities of this group include volunteering, special trainings, trips or outings, social meet-ups, and service projects.

To learn more, please attend the first meeting on March 29th, at 6pm, at the Lucky Lab Pub, 915 SE Hawthorne, Portland. Please contact Stacey Perry at the Northwest Service Academy, 503-234-2383, Stacey.perry@esd112.org with any questions.

Pictures, but not of my team.

I'm not entirely sure what they are spelling here.

Nose Picking

Native Flower?

Either screaming or yawning.

Dog and owner.

Boogie Down This Friday

So I've been slacking on the happy hours...which I'll be coordinating in the next week or so, but in the meantime, let's go dancing. There's 80's dance night a Lola's room this friday around 10pm. It's a $4 cover and well worth it. We could even meet up before to have a drink considering that the McMinnies are a little pricey. Anyway, hit me up and let me know if you're down.

Kandi

Team Photos

Yikes! Those photos are great. We need to paint the steps in front of our house. I'm sad I missed the frolicking part of the day. A truly awesome team. Kelley

Team Meeting Survey

Ok, one more post. Since we are about halfway through our service year (yes, halfway - whoa!), I thought I would send out a little survey on team meetings. Please send me an email or leave a comment on this post answering these questions:


1. What have you liked or wished there was more of at team meetings so far?


2. What activities (service work, hiking, lectures, etc.) would you like to see more of at the remainder of team meetings?


As you are thinking about these questions, think big picture. Overall, what have you liked/wished there was more of at the team meeting. This is for those who haven't planned their meetings yet, so I think it will be good to get good general idea of what the group would like more of at the coming meetings.

I appreciate your thoughts and input.

New Team name: AmeriCorps Musical??

Ok, so this is just the most spectacular picture of all time. It looks like the climatic moment from a musical that follows the escapades of a group of individuals who will sacrifice warmth and comfort to frolic (yes, frolic) in the wild northwest. That or it could be a visitportland.com logo to show visitors that everyone loves the rain. I may have taken this a little to far, but I'm just dying inside, I love it so much.

Here are a couple other pics from the team meeting:

Ok, I don't have much time (or patience for blogspot right now) to post more pics, but if you have any please send them my way and post them here.

That's all. I'm out.