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 2010 are required to attend at least three, but are encouraged to participate in as many as possible. Six service EDC's will be organized for 2010. We ask members that they complete this requirement by the end of October, 2010.
Our Esprit De Corps Events will be planned by our AmeriCorps Members and by the Youth in Action AmeriCorps office.
Click on the EDC events below to learn more about them.
Service Projects MLK Commemorative Program, 1.18.2010 Earth Day, 4.18.2010 AMERICORPS WEEK! 5.8-5.15.2010 National Trails Day, 6.5.2010 National Day of Service & Remembrance, 9.11.2010 Make a Difference Day, 10.24.2010
Remember to record your time spent at EDC's on your timesheets
2010 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 YiA staff and the contact member organizing the event.
3. Emails that go out to the google group list serve concerning an EDC must be sent from YiA staff.
4. Members must get permission from their site mentor to attend any EDC’s.
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Examples of Past Successful Service EDC’s
· July 4th Parade, every year
What: Members were invited to share in the splendor of the colorful floats and spirited entries that are part of the Flagstaff 4th of July Parade tradition. That morning members gathered to hand out candy and decorate posters that they carried sharing how AmeriCorps is helping our community.
· Make a Difference Day, 10.08
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.
