2008 Florida AmeriCorps and National Service Conference 
Imagine 1000 people from all over the state of Florida in one place at one time for one purpose-they believe in serving their communities. On May 17-18, Trinity Church AmeriCorps members were apart of the 1000 strong who met together in Miami for a statewide AmeriCorps conference hosted by Volunteer Florida, The Governors Commission on Volunteerism.The purpose of the conference was to honor AmeriCorps members and recognize them for their service to the community. While there, they were able to hear from amazing speakers and dignitaries such as Henry Lozano, Deputy Assistant to the President of the USA and Director of USA Freedom Corps; Mayor Manny Diaz, City of Miami; and Wendy Spencer, CEO for Volunteer Florida.
Later in the conference, members had the opportunity to participate in a historic service project at Virgina Key Beach where all 1000 Florida AmeriCorps members planted 1000 trees simultaneously. The name of the project was "Leaving a Legacy". While the event carried great historic significance and will help to keep our land greener- it was also symbolic of the seeds that our AmeriCorps members sow into lives of children and families every day: seeds of hope, peace and love. 
The conference ended with a celebration rally where Trinity Church's Exit Youth Choir performed. Our youth represented us so well, and were even invited to sing at another event for the American Heart Association as a result of their spectacular performance. Volunteer Florida CEO, Wendy Spencer, even sent Exit youth choir a thank you note to compliment their awesome performance. We're so proud of our Americorps members for their dedication and drive to serve, and for making us the number one Americorps program in South Florida!
