Pictures of Induction 2-28-08

We had Induction yesterday. It was very nice. A small ceremony to officialize our committement to AmeriCorp. There were some speakers, VIPs and two original CCC members. They were probably in their 70s or 80s. That was my favorite part, when they stood up and we gave them a huge round of applause. It ended with a pledge, complete with our right hand up. This is what we've pledged:

The AmeriCorp pledge:

I will get things done for America -
to make our people safer,
smarter, and healthier.

I will bring Americans together
to strengthen our communities.

Faced with apathy,
I will take action.

Faced with conflict,
I will seek common ground.

Faced with adversity,
I will persevere.

I will carry this commitment
with me this year and beyond.

I am an AmeriCorps member,
and I will get things done.


On our way...

Most of my team mates at Induction

Our units cake

Being goofy in our steel-toed boots

This is my roommate Kristina from Maine