October 2023
October is National LGBTQ+ History Month, inviting us to learn more and celebrate the achievements of trailblazing members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, and queer communities.
In 1994, Rodney Wilson - a Missouri high school teacher - proposed the idea that a month be dedicated to celebrating and educating others about LGBTQ+ history; October was selected because several important dates fall within the month, including National Coming Out Day (October 11).
We invite you to take time to learn about LGBTQ+ icons like Martha P. Johnson, Christine Jorgensen, Harvey Milk and Bayard Rustin, among many others. You can also listen to a podcast or read a book about LGBTQ+ history. More information can be found at lgbthistorymonth.com, pflag.org, and lgbtq.wa.gov.
Important Reminders for Site Staff
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Site staff, when you and your new member receive the “Welcome to WA Service Corps” email, please follow up with your member to read the info in the letter thoroughly, as it includes very important info, including TimeTracker (timesheet) setup and training updates.
Also, when there is a change in your member's primary or secondary site staff, please notify your WSC Coordinator before the change takes place. It is critical that we have the most current information on file.
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Members and site staff, please mark your calendars: our three-day member training event will be October 24-26 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. each day. All new and returning members are required to attend this live, virtual (via Zoom) event.
Members should register for the event by the end-of-day on October 18 using this link: https://cvent.me/abKAGv. An event agenda and links to join each session will be sent on October 23 to the email used to register.
October 20 AmeriCorps Swearing-In Event
Members, you're invited to join other AmeriCorps across the state in a virtual event hosted by our state's service commission to kick off the 2023 service year! The event on October 20 from 10 a.m. to noon will include a swearing-in ceremony, a Q&A session with AmeriCorps alums, and optional afternoon workshops. Click here for more details.
Talk to your site staff about attending, then register. Once registered, you'll receive an email with the link to join via Zoom.
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November Lunch & Learn
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Site staff, join us on November 8 at 11:30 a.m. for our next Lunch & Learn. We'll be discussing how to best support your members through the ups and downs of their service term, the steps involved in documenting, and when to notify WSC as your partner in providing support. Click here to join.
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NOTE: Member gear will start going out to service sites in the next few weeks via USPS postal mail.
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