6/21/2010 Today we exercised and then went to the campgrounds and had a tailgate meeting. Then we went over the hazard analysis. Then we put on our Personal Protective Equipment needed and started staining the fence.
All the crew worked as a team to accomplish our goal of staining the fence.
We helped pick up trash from the road to improve the look and air in our community.
Our crew has gave it our best to accomplish everything that was needed to be done as a team even if it was a big a challenge.
6/22/2010
Today we exercised, sanded tables, painted tables and fences. We also went over the hazard analysis and used all our PPE.
6/23/2010
Today we sanded off all the graffiti from the picnic tables. Once that was done we began to paint the tops and bottoms of the tables. We also played a few team-building games after we finished our work.
6/24/2010
Today we began our work by staining 2 by 4's and 2 by 6's to replace the terribly graffitied tables at the El Rito Campgrounds. We then laid down forms for the barbecue grills. Then we stained some more tables and picked up trash at the campgrounds.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Penasco Youth Conservation Corps: Week 1
The week was very productive. As a team we accomplished our goals and more. Our week consisted or making a bike trail. We accomplished that goal halfway through the week and ahead of schedule. We finished the week off by hiking trails and maintaining them; such as cactus removal and applying drainage systems to the trails.
During the week our emotions ranged in a variety of ways. In the morning we were all energized and ready to work. But as soon as the heat picks up and gnats started to attack us, it took its toll on our spirits. Although we had some lows, we overcame most of it and remained happy.
During the week our emotions ranged in a variety of ways. In the morning we were all energized and ready to work. But as soon as the heat picks up and gnats started to attack us, it took its toll on our spirits. Although we had some lows, we overcame most of it and remained happy.
Taos Youth Conservation Crew
by Nikolai Bennett
Getting to know the crew better has been a great experience. It's a awesome accomplishment to clean up nice places so other people can enjoy them more. We've been cleaning out brush, trees and trash. Our work makes Taos's environment safer and more pristine by removing eyesores and scrap metal. The challenges we have faced include dust, rust, snakes, scratches, broken glass and soreness. And we overcame it all with teamwork and humor.
A Poem (illegal dumpsites)
By Nikolai Bennett
Rusty dirt settles on faces
Forgotten places
That people neglected
And never protected
Because keeping it real was just too hard
Don't ruin nature like it's your own to discard
It's where we're from
Don't forget your roots
Like a forest of trees interwoven
The youth of today have a token
We must harvest what the world has sewn
With strength and knowledge wonders well hone
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
A Week with Crew 19
6/14/10
Today we started out with exercising then we went over the Hazard Analysis Form and the tailgate safety. Then we overlooked the job site and went over our job assignments.
6/15/10
Today we sanded off the graffiti from the gazebo. Then we covered the cement so we didn't spill stain on the cement. We started staining the gazebo. We cleaned up trash around our area.
6/16/10
Today we stained the wood and protected our area by laying down plastic and paper. In order to paint the top we used a scaffold and a ladder. We all worked as a team to move the scaffold and paint the high parts.
6/17/10
Today we got on the scaffold and finished the other side of the gazebo and finished it. After we finished the gazebo we started staining the fence with linseed oil.
6/18/10
Today was a training day, we washed and cleaned the van. Also we put the spare on the van, exercised and sharpened tools.
Today we started out with exercising then we went over the Hazard Analysis Form and the tailgate safety. Then we overlooked the job site and went over our job assignments.
6/15/10
Today we sanded off the graffiti from the gazebo. Then we covered the cement so we didn't spill stain on the cement. We started staining the gazebo. We cleaned up trash around our area.
6/16/10
Today we stained the wood and protected our area by laying down plastic and paper. In order to paint the top we used a scaffold and a ladder. We all worked as a team to move the scaffold and paint the high parts.
6/17/10
Today we got on the scaffold and finished the other side of the gazebo and finished it. After we finished the gazebo we started staining the fence with linseed oil.
6/18/10
Today was a training day, we washed and cleaned the van. Also we put the spare on the van, exercised and sharpened tools.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Thoughts on the Job
by Corey Romero, Crew 12: Taos YCC
Day 1, Monday 6/14:
The first project of crew 12 we started on was improving the environment around the Rio Lucero River and helping the river look healthy. We did things like thin trees, picked up trash and improved the scenery and environment around the area. Day one started fresh with a commitment to hard labor and I noticed how much the crew grew. They learned from each other; getting good vibes of inspiration and positively working together as a team.
Day 2, Tuesday 6/15:
Right away we finished what we had left for the next day and the area around the river already started to look like a huge improvement. More people would pass by thanking us and giving out appreciation with words to feel good and be proud. The trust grew; I would guess that is because of teamwork. We improved obstacles of staying together by not feeling scared or shy, speaking our minds with ideas and sharing ideas, sharing thoughts and collaborating a bit more.
Day 3, Wednesday 6/16:
It was more work of the same today, but the more effort equals a good job and the environment looks better and better. I can already see we are starting off as a real crew team would because of how much effort we put into it.
Day 4, Thursday 6/17:
Today is the last day of out project on the Rio Lucero River, the section on Upper Ranchitos Road. After this week I am sure I can say that it was an accomplishment after the effort the crew put into it. Learning how to understand how differently people work, having an open mind towards our differences and asking questions made communication easier. The more the crew got to know each other, commitment and labor became a common goal. I think we are learning by seeing our accomplishments and I hope to experience more of this with new projects to work on. The feel of being appreciated by Taos citizens inspires us to keep it up. Now we can pass by what we worked on and know what was done. The river looks better and there was a huge improvement on the piles and piles of trimmed and dead trees and all the trash. Now hopefully the crew will show more teamwork and keeping up with the effort we showed.
Day 1, Monday 6/14:
The first project of crew 12 we started on was improving the environment around the Rio Lucero River and helping the river look healthy. We did things like thin trees, picked up trash and improved the scenery and environment around the area. Day one started fresh with a commitment to hard labor and I noticed how much the crew grew. They learned from each other; getting good vibes of inspiration and positively working together as a team.
Day 2, Tuesday 6/15:
Right away we finished what we had left for the next day and the area around the river already started to look like a huge improvement. More people would pass by thanking us and giving out appreciation with words to feel good and be proud. The trust grew; I would guess that is because of teamwork. We improved obstacles of staying together by not feeling scared or shy, speaking our minds with ideas and sharing ideas, sharing thoughts and collaborating a bit more.
Day 3, Wednesday 6/16:
It was more work of the same today, but the more effort equals a good job and the environment looks better and better. I can already see we are starting off as a real crew team would because of how much effort we put into it.
Day 4, Thursday 6/17:
Today is the last day of out project on the Rio Lucero River, the section on Upper Ranchitos Road. After this week I am sure I can say that it was an accomplishment after the effort the crew put into it. Learning how to understand how differently people work, having an open mind towards our differences and asking questions made communication easier. The more the crew got to know each other, commitment and labor became a common goal. I think we are learning by seeing our accomplishments and I hope to experience more of this with new projects to work on. The feel of being appreciated by Taos citizens inspires us to keep it up. Now we can pass by what we worked on and know what was done. The river looks better and there was a huge improvement on the piles and piles of trimmed and dead trees and all the trash. Now hopefully the crew will show more teamwork and keeping up with the effort we showed.
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