This month, we highlight PSP’s annual MLK Day service project, Jump the Moon’s first “artist yearbook,” and new and exiting VISTA Members. We also welcome PSP’s new Director, Mark Larese-Casanova! 

Also, congratulations to the following PSP AmeriCorps VISTA Members for being nominated for and winning a VISTA Member Recognition Award this month:

• Rebecca Ellis (Little Lambs): Above & Beyond Award
• Christy Syndergaard (The Family Place, advancement department): Outstanding Outcomes Award

As always, please spread the word about our open AmeriCorps VISTA positions. You can look at our open positions by visiting one of our hiring webpages.

This month, we highlight our annual Sub for Santa service project, the Cache Makers STEM lending library, Zootah’s Zoo Lights, and a special note from PSP's Director for the holidays.

Also, congratulations the following PSP AmeriCorps VISTA Members for being nominated for and winning a VISTA Member Recognition Award this month:

• Myia Barton (PSP Office): Good Role Model Award 

As always, please spread the word about our open AmeriCorps VISTA positions - we have a ton of great opportunities available. You can look at our open positions by visiting one of our hiring webpages.

This month is a special edition of the PSP Jotter. In this issue, Rod Pack announces his retirement and shares his story with us. It is certainly worth a read! We are truly going to miss Rod - and his “punny” jokes. 

We also highlight messages of gratitude from our team and a call for support to sponsor a family or child through Sub for Santa, if you or people you know are looking to do something truly meaningful this holiday season. 

Also, congratulations the following PSP AmeriCorps VISTA Members for being nominated for and winning a VISTA Member Recognition Award this month:

• Abby Slade (PSP Office, PSP AmeriCorps VISTA Leader): Above & Beyond Award 

As always, please spread the work about our open AmeriCorps VISTA positions. You can look at our open positions by visiting one of our hiring webpages.

We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and hope you have a wonderful day!

​This month, we highlight our October, 2022 Quarterly Training Conference; our remaining fundraising events; two exiting PSP AmeriCorps VISTA Members we are going to miss; and several other incredible VISTA projects and endeavors.

​Also, congratulations the following PSP AmeriCorps VISTA Members for being nominated for and winning a VISTA Member Recognition Award this month:

• Alyssa McMillan (Common Ground Outdoor Adventures): The Determination Award 

​Additional congratulations are also in order for the following PSP AmeriCorps VISTA Members who were recently awarded President’s Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA) for their year(s) of AmeriCorps VISTA service:

• Gold-level Awardees (one year of service): Landis Wenger, Amelia Kimber, Carmen Ramirez, Melinda Thornton, Jenna Mosher, Katie Hut, Abby Meyer, Alyssa McMillan, Robin Governo, Bailey Kern, Lindsey Pete
• Lifetime-level Awardees (two years of service): Mauri Shelbourn

As always, please spread the work about our open AmeriCorps VISTA positions. You can look at our open positions by visiting one of our hiring webpages.

Finally, please don't forget to participate in our Noodles & Company fundraiser on October 31 from 4-8pm and our Chipotle fundraiser on November 5 from 5-9pm. There is a giveaway for participating in our Chipotle fundraiser! Check out our Facebook or Instagram posts this week to find out how you can win a Megaplex movie package for participating!

The September, 2022 edition of the Public & School Partnership’s PSP Jotter is here! In this issue, we highlight our annual “Back to Business Bash,” four new VISTA Members, the Pride Festival, our October “Foodies Fundraising” nights (flyers below), and more. 
                                                                                
Also, congratulations to Robin Governo, PSP VISTA Member at Jump the Moon, who is the recipient of September’s Above & Beyond Award! Robin is a wonderful person, a “super-VISTA,” and very deserving of this recognition.
 
Finally, throughout the month of October and into early November, a few local eateries will donate a portion of sales to PSP. PSP will use all donated funds to provide our AmeriCorps VISTA Members with mileage reimbursement, professional development support, materials, etc. and to support our annual service projects where we provide additional, hands-on support to several amazing local nonprofits. Flyers with participation information and specific dates and times for each eatery are included below and downloadable by clicking here – please share far and wide! If you want to participate but can only make it to a few fundraisers, please prioritize Chipotle and Noodles & Company - we have a participant quota to meet for those two eateries. Chipotle also requires you show a flyer if ordering in store – click here to download the flyer in english and here for the flyer in Spanish.

The August, 2022 edition of the Public & School Partnership’s PSP Jotter is here! In this issue, we highlight our 2022 Summer Associate recognition picnic, a new VISTA, an urgent request for support by one of our VISTA Members, Melinda Thornton – check out her story on page 3 of the newsletter, and more!
                                                                                             
Also, congratulations to the PSP VISTA Members who won August’s VISTA Member Recognition Awards!

• Amelia Kimber (Cache Makers) received the Good Role Model Award
  
• Carmen Ramirez (Cache Makers) received the Above & Beyond Award

 
As always, please help us spread the word about our current and upcoming available VISTA positions! We have a lot of great one-year VISTA positions posted and accepting applications right now. Interested individuals should visit PSP’s hiring webpage for current openings or they can complete PSP’s Interest Survey to receive more information and announcements when additional positions become available. 

The July, 2022 edition of the Public & School Partnership’s PSP Jotter is here! In this issue, we highlight a few of our annual summer events, new PSP office team members, and a great collaboration project between two of our one-year VISTA members.
                                                                                             
Also, thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Recognition Banquet. I hope you enjoyed the evening and had a chance to learn something about our amazing AmeriCorps VISTA members and partner sites!
 
As always, please help us spread the word about our current and upcoming available VISTA positions! We have a lot of great one-year VISTA positions posted and accepting applications right now. Interested individuals should visit PSP’s hiring webpage for current openings or they can complete PSP’s Interest Survey to receive more information and announcements when additional positions become available. 

The June, 2022 edition of the Public & School Partnership’s PSP Jotter is here! In this issue, we highlight some our June quarterly training, our annual pancake breakfast, present some impressive 2021-2022 end-of-year data, and welcome this year’s AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates.
                                                                                             
In addition, PSP AmeriCorps VISTA Leader Jasmine Harris (PSP Office) is the recipient of June’s Above & Beyond Award. Congratulations, Jasmine – you are very deserving of this recognition! Jasmine will actually be ending her service today, and we will greatly miss her!
 
As always, please help us spread the word about our current and upcoming available VISTA positions! We have a lot of great one-year VISTA positions posted and accepting applications right now. Interested individuals should visit PSP’s hiring webpage for current openings or they can complete PSP’s Interest Survey to receive more information and announcements when additional positions become available. 

​The May, 2022 edition of the Public & School Partnership’s PSP Jotter is here! In this issue, we highlight some really exciting VISTA projects and collaborations and reflect on our experience at the recent National Service Training we attended. 
 
In addition, PSP AmeriCorps VISTA member Sabine Horne (The Family Place Utah) is the recipient of May’s Outstanding Outcomes Award. Congratulations, Sabine – you have done so much good at your site and in the community!
 
As we've asked before, please help us spread the word about our current and upcoming available VISTA positions! We have a lot of great one-year VISTA positions posted and accepting applications right now. Interested individuals should visit PSP’s hiring webpage for current openings or they can complete PSP’s Interest Survey to receive more information and announcements when additional positions become available. 

The April, 2022 edition of the Public & School Partnership’s PSP Jotter is here! In this issue, we highlight some important, recent happenings at PSP, including our annual National Service & Volunteer Recognition Day event! 
 
In addition, PSP AmeriCorps VISTA member Melinda Thornton (Utah Assistive Technology Program) is the recipient of April’s Determination Award. Congratulations, Melinda – much deserved!
 
As always, please help us spread the word about our current and upcoming available VISTA positions! We have several one-year VISTA positions posted and accepting applications right now. Interested individuals should visit PSP’s hiring webpage for current openings or they can complete PSP’s Interest Survey to receive more information and ​and announcements when additional positions become available.