Welcome to the April 21, 2008 issue of E-News.

In this Issue

	Community Meeting
	Green Up at the Monitor Barns
	Now Accepting Items for the Online Auction
	Hiring for the 2008 Field Season
	Wildlife Event
	Crew of the Month

Faces Behind Our Success

Rick Darby, Esq. has been a member of the VYCC Board of Directors since 2003 and currently serves as the organization's Vice Chair. A partner in the firm Darby Stearns Thorndike Kolter & Ware LLP, Rick has been of invaluable assistance on many VYCC projects related to the West Monitor Barn, and most recently served as the VYCC's legal counsel for the acquisition of the East Monitor Barn property. A master of details, Rick's thoughtful and deliberate manner and big smile set him apart. We are grateful for all of the pro bono work he has done to secure both Monitor Barns. Thank you Rick for all of your hard work and your incredible commitment to the VYCC!

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Community Meeting

Today the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps announces the acquisition of the East Monitor Barn Property with help from the Vermont Community Foundation. The VYCC will have two years to raise the purchase price and develop a plan for the site. The property is adjacent to the VYCC’s Leadership, Education and Training Center at the West Monitor Barn on Route 2 in Richmond.

On May 8th, at 6 p.m., the VYCC, Richmond Land Trust, Richmond Area Business Association, Richmond Historical Society and the Richmond Creative Communities are co-convening a public forum regarding this property. There will be site tours, refreshments, and an informational meeting aimed at giving the community the chance to help envision the programmatic uses for the property.

Download the event flyer or contact East Monitor Barn Project Manager Ginny McGrath at 434.3969 ext. 115 or gmcgrath@vycc.org for more information.

Green Up at the Monitor Barns

In order to prepare the East Monitor Barn Property for summer use we are holding a cleanup event on Green Up Day (Saturday, May 3rd). We will gather at 9:00 a.m. at the East Monitor Barn. Bring work gloves and a treat to share. We will have the hot coffee! To volunteer for the Monitor Barn cleanup effort contact East Monitor Barn Project Manager Ginny McGrath at 802.434.3969 ext. 115 or gmcgrath@vycc.org.

Now Accepting Items for the Online Auction

The VYCC's auction, now in its third year, is seeking items from local businesses for the 2008 Denim and Diamonds Online/Silent Auction.  The auction proceeds are used to support our programs that benefit Vermont youth and the environment. To donate an item visit the Silent/Online Auction website or fill out a Donation Form and send it to the West Monitor Barn.

For more information about the online auction contact Alumni Relations and Communications AmeriCorps VISTA Cara Butterly at 802.434.3969 ext 144 or cbutterly@vycc.org.

Hiring for the 2008 Field Season

It’s that time of year again! We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for 2008 Field Season. There are 24 crews and 180 Corps Member positions to fill for positions throughout the state. This year’s non-residential positions are based in Woodstock, Montpelier and Burlington as well as at Allis State Park and North Hero State Park. Our traditional Roving and Wilderness crews still offer a residential experience. If you are interested and between the ages of 16 to 24 please apply online or contact Matt Brantner at mbrantner@vycc.org or 802.434.3969 ext. 138.

Wildlife Event

On Thursday, May 1st, Keeping Track will present a wildlife event at the Mount Mansfield Union High School gymnasium in Jericho. Come and see pelts, mounts and skulls of North American mammals. You will have the chance to see track molds, examples of animal sign and view a slideshow that will introduce carnivore biology and ecology. This event is sponsored by the Bolton Conservation Commission, the Duxbury Land Trust, the Jericho Conservation Commission, the Richmond Land Trust, and the VYCC. For more information download the event flyer or read the extended story on the VYCC website.  Questions?  Contact Bradley Materick at bmaterick@vycc.org or 802.434. ext. 149.

Crew of the Month

Mud Season is well under way and so is the Conservation and Community Leadership Program at the VYCC. The 2008 field season kicked off with Field Staff training in March and the soon-to-be Crew Leaders are currently in the field getting their bodies and minds in shape for the upcoming summer. In partnership with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service the Leaders have been slogging their way through three weeks of watershed restoration work in Franklin County. The CCL Crew Leaders will be managing their crews in the complete operations of four VYCC run Vermont State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service Moosalamoo Campground this summer.

For more information about the CCL Program contact Program Manager Keegan Tierney at keegan@vycc.org or 802.434.3969 ext. 141.