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Welcome
to the Plungers Website
Hello to everyone who is visiting this site. This site is intended for all of our wonderful Friends and Family who would like to travel along with our AmeriCorpsêNCCC adventures. Our Adventures began on January 23rd when 180+ people from around the country came together in Perry Point, Maryland. Our teams were designated a week later and what you're about to see is the stages of the AmeriCorps delirium over our ten month service term! Enjoy and Good Luck to all you potential AmeriCorpsêNCCC Members!!!
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world. Indeed, it is
the only thing that ever has.” |
Emily Fissel
– Team Leader
Hometown:
Seattle, Washington Washington
State University Foreign
Language (Spanish) & Literature Favorite
Movie: Dirty Dancing “Just Breathe! And floss your teeth.”
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Erika Smithson
– CAP
Hometown:
Cedar City, Utah Skills:
Get it done attitude, organized & positive Area
of Study: Sociology Favorite
Hobby: Snowboarding “Whatever happens…happens.”
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Ben Maki – Civic Responder
Hometown:
St. Joseph, Michigan Area
of Study: English & Philosophy Skills:
Leadership and Insight Favorite
Authors: Kerouac/Kesey/Hesse “I am you, you are friends, we’ve got the means to make amends. I’m lost, I’m no guide but I’m right by your side.”
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Linda Charles
– Team Photographer
Hometown:
Jamestown, New Mexico Skills:
Listening, Patience & Comfort Favorite
Book: When The Legends Die Hobby:
Enjoys Mysteries “Anyone can do anything if they put their minds to it.”
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Katie Liermann
– Tool Swamper
Hometown:
Perry, New York University
of Wisconsin – Madison Area
of Study: Economics Favorite
Book: Ishmael “It is hard to begin.”
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Anna Norstedt
– ISP Coordinator
Hometown:
Eau Claire, Wisconsin Cornell
College Area
of Study: Philosophy & Women Studies Favorite
Author: David Sedaris
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Landon Morgan
– Chainsaw Man
Hometown:
St. Augustine Beach, Florida Area
of Study: Real Life Favorite
Food: Crème Broulee Favorite
Season: Autumn
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Erin Mahoney
– Service Learning Coordinator
Hometown:
Waupaca, Wisconsin University
of Wisconsin – Madison Area
of Study: Sociology & Women Studies Favorite
Food: Lasagna and Ice Cream
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Justin Lim – Media
Hometown:
Newberg, Oregon Loyola
Marymount University – Los Angeles Area
of Study: Accounting & Human Resource Management Favorite
Cartoon Character: Garfield
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Deborah Prager
– CAP
Hometown:
Sebastopol, California Skills:
Very calm and level headed Favorite
Animal: Dolphins Wants
to live in Greece. “If
I don’t let myself be happy now, then when?? |
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Mike Siegel – Tool Swamper
Hometown:
Hollister, California Skills:
Dependability, Dedication and Pride Favorite
Movie: Saving Private Ryan
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Jessi Lou Buchholz
– Media
Hometown:
Salem, Oregon Skills:
Follows Directions & Great Back Rubs Favorite
Movie: Oscar “Nothing is given to man on earth except a potential and the material on which to actualize it."
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That's us as individuals, now see us as a team!!!
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It's induction time, everybody SMILE!!! |
Team Meditation...We're a deep group!!! |
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Team work baby, come on now...TEAMWORK!!! |
First Team Accomplishment...getting the van out of the snow! |
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Ahhh, Emily made us a cake...What about a red wagon? |
We figured it out, our first project is in Delaware! |
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| Nap Time for Ben. | Disaster Training! |
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Team games, team games! |
Touring a Habitat for Humanity site in Wilmington, Delaware. |
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Team Karaoke: Madonna "Like a Virgin" |
Beach Party, I night out on the town! |
MUD WRESTING!!! |
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| Team Building, I think we've all had to walk across lava before. | We got a strategy that works...lets do it. |
| More team building, we love Erin! | We're all about supporting each other!!! |
| Marc is Jessi Lou's type of Man!!! | Green hash browns? How does that work? |
| Day project at the Stepping Stone Museum. |
Dang, it's warm...time for a short break. |
| I'm thinking we all wish we wouldn't have worn pants today. | I think we did a nice job. |
| Emily working on her modeling career. | Putting some finishing touches on the place. |
| Alright, Monkey climbing time! Is this considered PT? | Working at an Aids Walk in New York City. |
| Peek-A-Boo Deb!!! | Nice Hat Mr. Mike! |
| It sure was a dangerous game of tag. | Anna and Justin Love Their Deserts! |
| Katie after a Cheesecake Fight. | Justin to the Rescue!!! |
| And the Adventures Continue... | |
| Ben's Favorite Pose...The Tiger Stretch. | |