Et cetera : AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Erin Thickpenny

By: Sarah Williams Erin Thickpenny , from Grayslake, Illinois is serving on team Cedar 4 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. She arrived in Vinton on February 11 to start her 10-month service term. Cedar 4 is made up of eight people from across the country who will serve together around the Midwest. Erin says,” I wanted to make a difference, even if it is small.” Before Erin joined the NCCC program she working full time. Cedar 4’s first round project is at Flat Rock YMCA, St. Paul, Indiana. Cedar 4 is addressing four key needs of the program including: targeted renovation, program expansion, facility preparation, and program delivery. This project encompasses a range of tasks essential to maintain high quality programs at Flat Rock. Renovating structures and beautifying the grounds improve the look and feel of the camp. Designing and implementing creative new program areas will involve NCCC members in shaping the types of experiences future guests have at Flat Rock. Some fun facts about Erin: Q: What is your favorite TV show? How I Met Your Mother Q: What song best describes you? “Reason to Love” By Our Last Night Q: What did you want to be when you grew up? Michelle Pfeiffer in Grease 2 Q: If you could have a superpower what would it be? Mind control Q: What is the most challenging and/or exciting thing you have done? Lived and working in Death Valley for an entire summer Q: If you could come back as animal which one would it be? Hipogriff Q: What is your favorite book? “The Secret Life of Bees”