From the AmeriCorps Alum Website, "AmeriCorps Alums is pleased to partner with BoardSource to advance Alums’ mission of supporting all alumni in becoming engaged citizens and civic leaders. BoardSource is a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service. Through this partnership, AmeriCorps Alums members will be able to find board service opportunities and take advantage of a discount on the BoardSource Organizational Membership for the nonprofits where they work or volunteer."

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Check it out! #YASB

Even though the rain canceled our original June Celebration date, we didn't let it get us a second time! We had a great time celebrating AmeriCorps, especially those who ended their service for the 2014-2015 year and who will now be Austin AmeriCorps Alums!

Board games, giant Jenga, raffles, grilling, photo booths make for a great time. We sure know how to have fun! #YASB! Check it out!  :D

We might be a little late but June celebrated the end of a service year for many of our Austin AmeriCorps members, which means welcome to the Alum club!

Have you figured out what's next? Not sure what resources are out there for you? Have you registered with AmeriCorps Alums? It can be very overwhelming when your service year ends, but here is a helpful blog to help you prepare and plan.

Happy graduation, ya'll. #YASB

It's that time of year! Join us as we celebrate graduating AmeriCorps members and welcome these new (or almost) new Alums to the Austin AmeriCorps Alums family! 

CANCELLED! The Event schedule for Sunday, June 14, 2015 has been cancelled and reschedule due to potential weather threats! 

The new time is:

Where (again): Govalle Park
When: Thursday June 18, 2015
Time: 6 - 9 p.m. 

Check back in case more storms come our way.

We're bringing the lemonade and some light snacks, but it's not an AmeriCorps party unless there's a bit o' pot luck to it, right? You're invited to bring some snacks to share. Please also bring your blankets or lawn chairs, sunscreen, kids, dogs, and a water bottle so we can be kind to the earth. 

We'll have a photo booth, kickball and tons of prizes!!

The first 50 people to check in at the June Celebration will receive a $10 gift card to Whole Earth Provision Company!

We'll be hosting our Second Annual June One Buck Raffle in support of the Austin AmeriCorps Alums Chapter. Current members will each receive one complimentary ticket upon check in, and the winners of the first kickball game will also be rewarded with a complimentary ticket. Raffle prizes will be drawn at 4:30. Must be present to win, so come hang out! 

Prizes include:

• $25 Gift Card from Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
  
• $25 Gift Card from P. Terry's Burger Stand
  
• Yeti Tumbler from Whole Earth Provisions
  
• Free Small Ice Cream and Mix-In Gift Certificates from Amy's Ice Creams 
  

$1 = 1 ticket
$5 = 7 tickets
$10 = 15 tickets

Thanks to ALL Y'ALL and our sponsors for your support! 

***Alums, use the hashtag #YSAB & @AustinAlums (Year of Service and Beyond) on Social Media to let the world know how you will continue to serve your community!*** 
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Are you registered? Be sure to register as an AmeriCorps Alum at americorpsalums.org. It's free, connects you to great resources through our National Office, and keeps you in the loop for our awesome local events. 

After 5, we’ll mosey over to an Eastside establishment for food & drink. Watch the Facebook page for details.