GTTP Issue 13

T H E N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E N C C C A T L A N T I C R E G I O N
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2 AUGUST 1, 2016| GET TO THE POINT
I’m a member of the National Civilian
Community Corps,
an AmeriCorps Program.
N-Triple-C members are 18 to 24 and spend 10
months getting things done for America while
developing their own leadership. We serve on teams
to help communities prepare for and respond to
disasters, build homes, and help the environment.
To learn more, visit NationalService.gov or call
1.800.942.2677
CONNECT WITH AMERICORPS NCCC ATLANTIC REGION
Tiffany Evans
Community Relations Specialist (CRS)
Phone: 443.758.4576
Email: tevans@cns.gov
Caitlin Bueller
Community Relations Associate (CRA)
Phone: 443.761.7901
Email: cbueller@cns.gov
Stephen Odom
Community Relations Support Team Leader (CRSTL)
Phone: 443.761.5008
Email: sodom@cns.gov
Top Left Corner
Moose 2 has been serving with a summer camp by
reconnecting with their wild side.
Top Right Corner
Buffalo 4, through service with the Dream Program, is
having a blast with the kids. Here they are joining in on
the fun while completing a community scavenger hunt.
About the cover
Senator Mikulski (left) shakes hands with Sister Sissy, the
director of Notre Dame Mission Volunteers. Senator
Mikulski announced last week that Maryland would
receive $15.6 million in federal funding to support
AmeriCorps members and programs in the state.
Facebook.com/NCCCAtlanticRegion
@AmeriCorpsNCCC
NationalService.gov

GET TO THE POINT | AUGUST 1, 2016 3
Staff Announcements .....4
Extreme Heat Advisory....5
Team Leader
Spotlight ............................6
Team Gallery ....................7
AmeriBudget Meals .........8
Team Gallery ....................9
AmeriBudget Meals .......10
Moose 3 Feature ...... 11-12
Alumni Spotlight .............13
Atlantic Region
Summer Activities...........14
Current News ............ 15-16
Specialty Role
Updates ...........................17
Shoutouts ........................18
Service Quote ................19
Where is the Atlantic ....20
Region Serving?
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STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ISP OPPORTUNITY
NCCC Life After AmeriCorps
Transition 3: August 22 – August 26
LAA Opportunity Fair:
Wednesday, August 24 from 9 - 12
College Credit Exam:
Specific date to be
determined
Traditional Corps (NCCC
ONLY)
Glide Path
Graudation
Glide Path
(AWARDS)
MINIMUM Bronze Silver Gold
Sunday, July 31, 2016 1084 1136 1234 1270
Monday, August 01, 2016
Tuesday, August 02, 2016
Wednesday, August 03, 2016
Thursday, August 04, 2016
Friday, August 05, 2016
Saturday, August 06, 2016
Sunday, August 07, 2016 1128.5 1186 1286.5 1314
Monday, August 08, 2016
Tuesday, August 09, 2016
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Friday, August 12, 2016
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Sunday, August 14, 2016 1173 1236 1339 1358
ISP & RECRUITING OPP ORTUNITY
Are you staying on campus for summer break? Are you expecting to have
some extra free time to gain more ISP hours for you or your team? Do you
need another recruiting event or more contacts to meet your team’s
recruiting goals?
Check out this ISP Opportunity, which is over summer break. If you want to
organize this ISP, please email your interest to Stephen Odom at sod-
om@cns.gov. POC for the event is first come first serve. This is also a
great recruiting event for you and your team if you needed that added
boost.
The Makers Market on Main Street will need 8-10 volunteers in addition to
2-3 recruiters. Please feel free to reach out to any of the others teams or
Corps Members staying on campus to support this event.

How did you hear about AmeriCorps
NCCC?
I found out about AmeriCorps when I was getting
ready to start grad school. I got into a State and
National program at Indiana University, and the
director told us about NCCC.
Why did you want to be a Team
Leader?
Well, I was too old to be a Corps Member, which is
what I wanted to do. By being a Team Leader, I
have an opportunity to be able to put into action
all the leadership skills I had gained in school and
during State and National.
What do you like most about AmeriCorps
NCCC so far?
Free food. Just kidding! It’s great being able to
gain experience in things that I never would have
tried outside of the program. I like having the op-
portunity to go out and learn about how important
volunteering is. That and I like the color green.
Why is AmeriCorps NCCC ideal for
college students?
It’s ideal because it’s a dedicated year of service
where people are able to either strengthen what
they care about, or find out what they care about.
You’re able to go out in the field, and apply the
knowledge you’ve gained by actually doing the
things you’ve learned about in school. Plus, there’s
the benefit of travel and scholarship.
HOMETOWN: ELIZABETH, IN
COLLEGE DEGREE: CURRENTLY EARNING MASTERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
INTERVIEW BY MADELINE LIVINGOOD
Apply the knowledge you’ve gained
by actually doing the
things you’ve learned
QUENTIN
WEST
TEAM LEADER SPOTLIGHT
What do you plan to do after serving
with AmeriCorps NCCC?
The next step in continuing to save the world
is to pursue an MBA with the emphasis on
non-profit management while continuing to
travel as much as possible.

TEAM GALLERY
Falcon 1 has been hard at work with Catskill’s Ani-
mal Sanctuary.
Picture by Mary Grace Douglas

AmeriBudget Meals
Under the AmeriBudget, Corps Members have $4.75 a day for
food. Finding the right recipe that fits the needs of the team can
be extremely challenging.
Meal management is a skill taught by AmeriCorps NCCC. Corps
Members need to factor in the number of vegetarians, vegans,
those with allergies and/or an intolerance to gluten.
Find out some affordable recipes that can meet for some savory
satisfaction on a small budget. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
2 whole boneless, skinless chick-
en breasts (1 1/2 lb.), rinsed,
patted dry
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken
broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
Place chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper and pound until thin. Sprinkle chicken with salt and
pepper and dredge in flour.
Heat 1 Tbsp. butter and 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter
foams. Add 2 chicken breast halves and cook without moving until browned, 3 minutes. Turn and
cook until firm and browned on both sides, 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely
with foil to keep warm.
Add 1 Tbsp. butter and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet; cook remaining chicken breast halves. Trans-
fer to plate and cover to keep warm.
Add lemon juice and broth to skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from bottom
of pan with a wooden spoon. Boil, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove
from heat, add remaining 1 Tbsp. butter and parsley and stir until butter melts. Season with salt and
pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and serve immediately.
SOURCE: MYRECIPES.COM
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES
4 SERVINGS
$0.91 PER SERVING
Chicken Piccata
AMERIBUDGET MEALS

TEAM GALLERY
FEMA Corps completed their specialty role orien-
tation and fair this week. Specialty roles have a
part to play in developing Corps Members profes-
sionally.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup milk (do not use skim)
1 cup heavy cream
2 large eggs plus 2 large egg
yolks
1 cup grated Cheddar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Grease 8 cups in a 12-cup muf-
fin tin and set aside. Pour 1 inch of water into a large saucepan and put in a steamer basket. Place
broccoli in steamer basket, cover pot, turn heat to high and let cook until broccoli is just tender, 5 to
6 minutes. Let broccoli cool slightly, then chop into small pieces.
In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs and egg yolks. Stir in cheese, salt, pepper and
nutmeg. Add chopped broccoli.
Put muffin tin on baking sheet, then ladle egg mixture into prepared muffin cups, filling each cup.
Bake until lightly browned and no longer jiggly in center, about 25 minutes. Let cool slightly, then
run a knife around each quiche. Put a clean baking sheet on top of muffin pan and invert to unmold
quiches. Serve warm or at room temperature.
REFRIED BEAN
TOSTADAS
SOURCE: MYRECIPES.COM
COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES
4 SERVINGS
$1.57 PER SERVING
AmeriBudget Meals
AMERIBUDGET MEALS

BUFFALO 4 FEATURE
The team, Buffalo 4, has traveled quite a
bit since February. We served in Cam-
den, New Jersey, Baltimore, and Phila-
delphia, in addition to being called to
serve on disaster relief outside of our re-
gion in Shreveport, Louisiana.
When we were told of our deployment to
Louisiana, the first thought the team had
was, “How in the world were we going to
survive an 18-hour drive in a fully loaded
15-passenger van with 10 people?” We
only had 3 drivers on the team, how in
the world were we going to be able to
drive for 10 hours a day between the 3 of
us? After all driving rules state we can
drive a maximum of 2 hours at a time. A
daunting task indeed since this was our
first project of the year. We were also in
the beginning stages of getting to know
each other and our work ethics. It turned
out to be one of the first major challeng-
es that Buffalo 4 overcame. Not only did
we survive the 18-hour drive, but we en-
joyed it. We realized that this was going
to be our family for the next nine
months.
The fun part of the trip was witnessing
members without much travel experi-
ence get excited about being in each new
state. Every chance we got, we made sure
to capture our travels on social media.
Buffalo 4 Travels the Country
BUFFALO 4
ARTICLE BY AMANDA PAULSON
This excitement was mutual regardless of how well-
travelled we were. As we drove through Georgia, Ala-
bama, and Tennessee (home to two of the team mem-
bers), we made sure to point out our favorite places.
Being in Louisiana, and then later serving in Philadel-
phia, we experienced being part of a local community
no matter where we were serving. In Louisiana, we be-
came a part of the family whose home we repaired.
They showed us real Southern hospitality: welcoming
us to their Easter meal, providing lunch for us on mul-
tiple days, and taking us out on their boat to go fishing.
Serving now in Philadelphia, our service in the commu-
nity is direct. We supervise children day-in and day-
out. We have gotten to know the children and their
families who welcomed us into their communities like
we had always been there. People greet us on the
streets every morning as we walk to work thanking us
for our service. It is a really eye-opening experience
when people actually know what we are doing and who

we are.
We have seen, on a small scale, a glimpse of
another’s life and how different it is, albeit
for only a short time. The interesting part is
understanding how we fit our time and our
service into those communities within a two
to eight week period. Additionally, the differ-
ence of each team members’ experience and
background brings a different perspective to
each project.
For those who join AmeriCorps NCCC to
travel, it does a great job of fulfilling those
dreams. One gets to travel, learn, and serve
all in a 10-month period, a feat that can take
others a lifetime to complete. It is also sure
to inspire a spirit of learning, serving, and
travelling like it has done within Buffalo 4.
BUFFALO 4 FEATURE

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Why did you decide to join
AmeriCorps NCCC?
I joined AmeriCorps NCCC because I was
working a full-time job and going to
school full time. I was completely ex-
hausted and felt like I was not doing any-
thing benefiting myself. After a conversa-
tion with my friend from high school, she
told me all about AmeriCorps NCCC. So, I
signed up not knowing what to expect,
but all I wanted was to make a difference
in my life and the lives of others.
What was your favorite aspect of
AmeriCorps NCCC?
I met amazing people all over the country.
When traveling to different states, you
learn about their cultures and experience
how they live. Through this experience
you can gain many different skills through
teamwork.
How has your time in Ameri-
Corps NCCC influenced your life
since you left the program?
The program opened my eyes to the many
possibilities and experiences available to
me. It’s made me so much happier be-
cause my heart is now filled with so much
love and joy. I now love giving back to my
community and finding any way to go on
a new adventure. I continue traveling and
learning more about myself. Most im-
portantly it brought me closer to my fami-
ly and friends. I was no longer concerned
about having money to be happy. It was about being happy with
the people you are around and making memories with them.
Do you have any advice for future AmeriCorps
NCCC members?
Take every moment in and enjoy it because the 10 months goes
fast. Before you know it you’re back in the real world. Work
hard, make many friends, and make sure you get your independ-
ent service hours done right away so you don't rush them all in
at the last possible moment.
CLASS XXI
SOUTHERN REGION
INTERVIEW BY GABRIELLE DUPRE
KRSITY
FLECK

Below is a list of websites you
could use to identify FREE con-
certs around Baltimore during
your summer break.
50 free things to do around
Baltimore
http://baltimore.org/article/50-
free-things-do-baltimore
Visit Baltimore
http://baltimore.org/events
Little Italy
http://www.littleitalymd.com/t/
open_air_film_fest
FREE
CONCERTS
Where is Laser Tag lo-
cated?
Laser Tag AKA Ultra Zone
is located at 7835 Eastpoint
Mall Dr. Baltimore, MD
21224
What are the hours of
operation for Laser
Tag?
Mon & Tuesday 4pm-9pm
Wed 4pm-9pm
Thurs 4pm-9pm
Friday4pm-Midnight
Saturday 10am-Midnight
SundayNoon-8pm
NCCC ATLANTIC REGION SUMMER ACTIVITIES
How much does Laser Tag cost?
Laser Tag Prices:
Single Laser Tag Game: $8.99 per game
3 Game Triple Play: $19.99 (3 games)
Play all day! $24.99 (Play as many games as you like)
Laser
Tag

Crane Collapses on Tappan Zee
Bridge, Shutting Down Traffic
A crane collapsed on the Tappan Zee Bridge on
Tuesday afternoon, injuring two people and
shutting down traffic in both directions,
according to the New York State Police.
The crane, which was being used in the
construction of a $3.9 billion replacement for
the bridge, fell around noon on the Rockland
County side of the bridge, Beau Duffy, a
spokesman for the State Police, said.
Two people sustained minor injuries, Mr. Duffy
said. One was a construction worker and the
other was hurt in a car accident that occurred
when the crane fell, the spokesman said.
No vehicles were struck by the crane, Mr. Duffy
said.
N.Y. REGION // THE NEW YORK TIMES
ARTICLE BY ELI ROSENBERG & RICK ROJAS
UMES to establish 'green' training
program with $1M gift from
Delmarva Power
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore has
received a $1 million gift from Delmarva Power,
a subsidiary of Exelon Corp., to launch a
workforce training program for agriculture and
renewable energy jobs.
With the gift, the Somerset County university
Additional Authors Announced
for 2016 Baltimore Book Festival
Barely one day after the streets reopened after the
conclusion of Artscape, Baltimoreans have another
city-sponsored festival to look forward to.
The Baltimore Book Festival announced on
Tuesday that several new authors have been added
to the slate of scribes already scheduled to appear.
Comic writer Carl Hiaasen will read from his
newest novel, "Razor Girl"; authors Jason
Reynolds and Brendan Kiely will be discuss the
2016 One Maryland One Book selection, "All
American Boys"; best-selling young adult author
Jennifer Armentrout will talk about her newest
novel, "The Problem With Forever"; and Pintip
Dunn, who just picked up an award from the
Romance Writers of America for best new book,
will meet fans of "Forget Tomorrow."
They'll join previously announced such fan
favorites as the best-selling novelist Terry
McMillan, homegrown pundit D. Watkins and
NPR correspondent Glen Weldon.
It be held in the Inner Harbor on Sept. 23-25.
BALTIMORE // THE BALTIMORE SUN
ARTICLE BY MARY CAROLE MCCANLEY
CURRENT EVENT EXCERP TS
CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
BALTIMORE // THE BALTIMORE SUN
ARTICLE BY SARAH GANTZ

Baltimore rowhouse wood gets
new life as furniture
A plume of sawdust drifted around woodworker
Jim Klausmeyer as he pulled a plank from a
shelf, one of thousands of pieces of lumber in
the Riverside shop.
The yellow pine in his hands is denser than what
can be bought at most home stores, Klausmeyer
said, pointing to the tight groupings of rings on
the wood.
"Back in the day, these trees, they had time to
grow," the 27-year-old said.
This pine will be used to make a barn-style door,
a popular made-to-order item for Sandtown
Millworks, a woodworking company that uses
lumber salvaged from old Baltimore rowhouses,
factories and other buildings to create rustic but
high-end furniture.
LOCATION // THE BALTIMORE SUN
ARTICLE BY JONATHAN CAPRIEL
will launch the Green Collar Initiative, a series
of energy conservation projects that will
include training for rural residents working in
agribusiness.
The initiative also will include a certificate
program for students and local workers that
emphasizes renewable energy solutions, such
as solar and geothermal technology.
"By educating students and the existing
workforce in renewable energy — solar and
passive solar, geothermal and related
technologies — the university will help build a
green workforce that is knowledgeable about
energy preservation — and committed to
environmental stewardship and
sustainability," John Allen, a regional vice
president for Delmarva Power and chairman
of UMES' board of visitors, said in a
statement.
As part of the new program, UMES will design
and build a "green power" model home on its
Princess Anne campus that features energy
conservation strategies, such as radiant floor
heating, energy-efficient appliances, and low
and dual flush bathroom fixtures. Students in
the university's construction management,
engineering and agriculture programs will
play a role in developing the home and will
learn there once completed.
CURRENT EVENT EXCERP TS
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Media Representative Reminders
 Make sure to submit your 10 Best Photos by August 4th and send the your updated Project
Brochure by August 5th.
 When submitting photos for Facebook and Twitter post suggestions keep in mind the image
standards: no headphones, no wearing hoodies, do not wear sunglasses, show the “A,” all uniform
standards still apply.
TEAM CONTACTS MEDIAHITS
RECRUITING
EVENTS
BUFFALO 1 222 6 2
BUFFALO 2 0 0 0
BUFFALO 3 120 2 1
BUFFALO 4 0 10 0
MOOSE 1 38 4 2
MOOSE 2 250 1 1
MOOSE 3 On Disaster
MOOSE 4 0 6 0
MOOSE 5 0 0 0
FALCON 1 15 6 1
FALCON 2 195 4 2
FALCON 3 0 3 0
FALCON 4 333 1 3
FALCON 5 215 4 1
FALCON 50 0 0 0
BUFFALO 52 90 0 2
FALCON 51 0 0 0
PHOENIX 3 250 0 1
TOTAL 1513 47 17
Specialty Role Updates
 Be sure to submit your Media
Coverage Form in order for your
media hits to count. You can only
have 5 Facebook shares from your
team’s page that count as media
hits.
Recruiter Reminder
 In order for your recruiting event to
be counted and the contacts to be
added up, you must submit the
Recruiting Event Report.
 Contacts are people whom you
have spoken to during the entirety
of the event. This is not to be
confused by the number of
individuals interested in applying
for the program on your interest
form.
 Submit a recruiting event report
detailing your whole round’s
contacts prior to returning to
campus.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
GREY Teams that have met the requirements for
that assignment.
NO PAPERWORK SUBMISSIONS IN Black

Shout Outs?
Shoutouts are recognitions by teams for a member on their
team, another team, or staff. This can include shoutouts
from sponsors or sometimes from the community. Team
mottos and saying are also welcome. We value corps spirit,
so bring on the cheer.
SHOUTOUTS
Thank you Deanna and
Jenna for assisting with
FEMA Corps Class 23B
TL hiring for Round 1!
Thank you William Titus for your support
of the HAWL program always…. For inviting
me to Zumba and the companionship and
for the great idea for Christmas in July. And
for attending every HAWL meeting as our
Team Leader!
Kirstin spent all day Sunday watering the
front to make the garden and yard outside
of our building beautiful. She has also
singlehandedly kept the plants watered
every day. When I asked her why she does
this? She said this is “where I live and I want
to respect it and love it.” …..Many thanks.
LAURATUCK
Good Job Paige Adam for leading the
Appalachian Trail composite. You’re doing a
great job!!!!
JAKE, TL
LAURATUCK
Want to see more region spirit? Email
your shoutout submissions to
sodom@cns.gov. You might just very
well see it in the next issue of Get to the
Point.
Just make sure to put Shoutout Request
in the subject of the email.
SHARON KELLOGG
The Women in Fire Training Exchange
October 17-28, 2016
The WTREX will have a special focus on
women's leadership, and will be led by a
mostly female Incident Management
Team.
The team will include many prominent
females in fire. NCCC has the exciting
opportunity to possibly be part of this
amazing event. We had several great
NCCC female firefighters apply.
Katie Minnema was selected to be the
candidate to represent the Atlantic Region for the training. We
hope that she is selected to participate in this training and rep-
resent NCCC firefighters.

Help others and give
something back.
I guarantee you will
discover that while
public service im-
proves the lives and
the world around you,
its greatest reward is
the enrichment and
new meaning it will
bring your own life.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger

At the
start
of Round 5, eight Atlantic Region teams
comprising 66 members deployed with
the American Red Cross to assist flood
survivors in Colorado. An
additional team
deployed to Colorado
to assist Imagine! with
the mucking and
gutting of flood
-damaged
group homes
for people with
disabilities. The
remaining four
teams
Whereinthe
AtlanticRegion
AreThey?
Moose 1
Macedonia
Community Life
Corp.
Baltimore, MD
Moose 2
Catskill Community
Center
Catskill, NY
Moose 4
MOST
Baltimore, MD
Moose 5
DREAM Boston
Boston, MA
Buffalo 1
Connecting Futures
Operation AC*
Pawtucket, RI
Buffalo 2
Vermont State Parks
Springfield, VT
Buffalo 3
Parks and People
Baltimore, MD
UMB
Baltimore, MD
Buffalo 4
DREAM Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Falcon 1
Catskill Animal
Sanctuary
Saugerties, NY
Falcon 2
Urban Promises
Ministry
Camden, NJ
Falcon 3
Homefront
Lawrenceville, NJ
Falcon 4
Lakeland Elementary
and Middle School
Baltimore, MD
Falcon 5
The EPICENTER
Edgewood, MD
Eagle (FEMA CORPS)
AmeriCorps NCCC
Atlantic Region
Campus
Baltimore, MD
Buffalo 52
Appalachian Trail
Conservancy
Monson, ME
Falcon 50
Baltimore Teacher
Network
Baltimore, MD
Phoenix 3
US Fish and Wildlife
Service
Suffolk, VA
Round3,Week7
Moose 3
NECHAMA
Clay, WV
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