Esprit De Corps Events (Is-prE-de-kôr)
Phonetically pronounced: Is-prE-de-kôr. It is defined as the common spirit existing in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group.
Our AmeriCorps members unite in Esprit de Corps events by participating in group service projects. Since our AmeriCorps members are spread out in the community on different assignments, Esprit de Corps events allow our members to join together, connecting as a team, in a common cause. Ultimately, Esprit de Corps events strengthen the relationships of our AmeriCorps members and provide members with new ways to get involved in our community.
Members for 2011/2012 are required to attend at least three, but are encouraged to participate in as many as possible. We ask members that they complete this requirement by the end of October, 2012.
Our Esprit De Corps Events will be planned by our AmeriCorps CSI National Days of Service and Volunteerism Member and by the Youth in Action AmeriCorps office.
Most EDC's will be held on or around National Days of Service. However emergency and special EDC events may occur. The community is invited to the National Days of Service Events to promote volunteerism community wide.
Click on the EDC events below to learn more about them. EDC Events in RED have already been held events in gold are currently in progress or have been updated for the current project year.
Service Projects MLK Commemorative Program, 1.16.2012 César Chávez Day Earth Day 2012 AMERICORPS WEEK! 2012 National Trails Day, 2012 National Day of Service & Remembrance, 9.11.2012 Make a Difference Week! 2012
Remember to record your time spent at EDC's on your timesheets
2011/2012 Esprit De Corps Guidelines:
1. Service projects will take place on National Days of Service set above.
2. If you are signed up to attend an EDC and you must cancel please provide a 48 hour notice to National Day of Service Coordinator. Planning for the event participation is critical and we need to have accurate numbers.
3. Emails will go out to the Google Group list serve concerning an EDC events.
4. Members must get permission from their site mentor to attend any EDC’s. Mentors are required to support members while they fulfill their EDC requirements
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Examples of Past Successful Service EDC’s
* Schultz Fire and Flood Emergency Assistance Ongoing 2010, 2011 and will be ongoing for many years.
What: Several days were set aside to help prepare sand bags and place them on properties where residents who has special needs could not prepare their property.
* Make a Difference Day, 2008
What: For this national designated day to help others, members worked on a trail reconstruction project at the Arboretum at Flagstaff. Members also were able to view a Raptor Show and receive a “behind the scenes” tour by a fellow AmeriCorps member.
* Riordan Mansion Service Project, 2007
What: A team of AmeriCorps members assisted Riordan Mansion staff with grounds work which included painting picnic tables and raking. As a thank you members received private tour of the facilities. This EDC counted as 1 service and 1 professional.
