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2715 Upper Afton Road, Ste 100
Maplewood, MN 55119
(651) 209-9900
info@conservationcorps.org
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- Valentine's Day Tribute to MCC
- Crew Member Orientation
- Cedar Creek Natural History Area
- MCC Represented at National Conference
- Application Deadlines for Summer Youth Program
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Valentine's Day Tribute to MCC |
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In spirit of the Valentine's Holiday, MCC would like to share their reasons why it is easy to love MCC.
Reasons to Love MCC (in no particular order)
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- Work outside
- Get great boots
- Sleep in a tent
- Find your Valentine in the corps
- Beard style show everyday
- Knowing the work you are doing benefits the environment
- Get paid to get dirty
- Discover 'pulaskis'
- Explore Minnesota
- Learn new work and life skills
- Entry into many careers
- Meet new people from all over the state
- You can be yourself
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Crew Member Orientation |
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 Over 60 new MCC crew members arrived at Camp Ihduhapi on Monday, February 6, to start their orientation to the Young Adult Program. The talented group of 18-25 year olds are beginning their year of service and training in MCC's Young Adult Program.
Crew member orientation is an opportunity for all 2006 Young Adult corpsmembers to meet each other and prepare for the year. The corpsmembers have been hired on to specific crews throughout Minnesota, and orientation is one of the few times during the year that all of the crews are together.
Following the first week of corps wide orientation, crews report to their individual districts for specific skill training that will be the backbone of their year in the field. The crews will then begin work projects on February 20.
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Cedar Creek Natural History Area |
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Since its transition to a non-profit in 2003, MCC has had the opportunity to work with many new project hosts, which continues to strengthen our programs, corpsmember experience and Minnesota communities. One example of a new project host is Cedar Creek Natural History Area.
Cedar Creek Natural History Area is a large ecological research site in central Minnesota with natural habitats that represent the entire state. Central Young Adult MCC crews have been involved with multiple projects including removal of Black Locust and Buckthorn as well as assisting with preparing for and carrying out prescribed burns and other habitat improvement projects.
Cedar Creek is owned and operated by the University of Minnesota in cooperation with the Minnesota Academy of Science. Cedar Creek is dedicated to understanding the planet's ecosystems and how they are changing under human pressures. Learn more about Cedar Creek Natural History area at their website. |
MCC Represented at National Conference |
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MCC was one of over 50 corps at the recent National Association for Service and Conservation Corps (NASCC) Forum. The annual NASCC Forum is held in Washington DC and brings together corps from across the US to share ideas, build programs and strengthen the corps movement.
The forum included workshops ranging from inclusion of corpsmembers with disabilities to going international. MCC staff members Len Price, Rolf Hagberg, and Pete Bonk were invited to sit on different panels as part of the forum. Participants also spent a day at the US Capitol speaking to their congressional members about pieces of legislation that benefits corps.
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| Application Deadlines for the Summer Youth Program |
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March 1, 2006 -
Youth Leader and Wilderness Crew member applications are due. These positions are open to second year corpsmembers/youth only.
March 24, 2006 - Staff applications are due by 4:30 pm. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter in addition to the staff application.
April 21, 2006 - Youth applications and recommendation forms are due by 4:30 pm. These positions are open to first year corpsmembers/youth.
Application forms are also found on MCC's website or by contacting MCC.
If you have any additional questions or would like more information please contact:
Emma Keyser, Summer Program Coordinator
emma.keyser@conservationcorps.org
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Troy Maggied was a Crew Leader last summer at camp. Troy is currently working in Columbus, Ohio for a construction management company that builds schools for an under funded district. Troy spent 3 years as a Volunteer and Volunteer Coordinator for the Peace Corps in the Kingdom of Tonga. A real volunteer and construction guy, Troy is hoping to get involved with Habitat for Humanity this spring. |
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Kristi Nevala was hired on as an Assistant Crew Leader this past summer but later moved into a Crew Leader position. Kristi has been with the MCC summer program since a corpsmember in 2001. Currently a junior at Northwestern College, Kristi is pursuing a major in Children and Family Studies/Counseling. Kristi is keeping herself busy as a Resident Assistant and working at the Ticket Office on campus. |
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Nathan Bahls was a Crew Leader for the 2005 summer. Nate came to MCC with ample knowledge of leading outdoor natural resource projects. As a crew leader for the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Nate led 15-22 year olds on a variety of work projects in Sequoia National Park. Nate is currently working in Antarctica at the USAP South Pole Station.
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Elise Haupt was an Assistant Head Staffer this past summer. Elise holds a Biology degree from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. She has spent 2 years with Americorps NCCC in both Washington D.C. and Charleston, SC before coming to MCC for half of the summer. Currently a lab associate at Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, Elise plans to go to a Physician’s Assistant school and compete in a triathlon this summer.
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