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AmeriCorps Members Kick Off a New Program Year
An energized group of AmeriCorps members gathered to pledge their commitment to a year of service at launch events at John Tyler Community College in Chester, Oct. 16, and Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, Nov. 1. The ceremonies are held each fall to introduce new AmeriCorps members embarking on a year of service to the Commonwealth. Richmond-native Anthony Simpson was named the winner of the second annual Robert E. Wone Award for Exemplary Service at the Chester event. Established in memory of Robert Wone, a member of the Governor's Commission on Community and National Service from 2002-2006, the award recognizes an AmeriCorps member who has exhibited exemplary civic engagement and community service. Simpson is a returning member to the VCU AmeriCorps - America Reads program and is being honored for improving the lives of others with disabilities through community education and awareness initiatives. Despite being bound to a motorized scooter, Simpson continually provided enthusiasm and energy into teaching and tutoring his students at Woodville Elementary School. Award nominees Jordan Begley of Big Stone Gap and Leah Raffeinner of Hillsville were recognized at the Big Stone Gap event. View photos from this year's launch events.
Published on Monday, November 3, 2008