National Service in Wisconsin

"Servie has been an absolute gem. He took charge to meet the people we serve at our Advocap meal site the very first day! Everyone loved him, especially Evelyn, who brought a friend to meet Servie the very next day! We met Kirby the koala of Gibson Greeting Cards fame. Kirby is very rare and Servie was honored to meet this figure from history. Servie was monumental in our efforts to get our newsletter out on time. We made record time with Servie's help. That wonderful badger spent Christmas with me and he made sure our holiday greetings to the people we serve got out on time. It is with a heavy heart that I pack Servie's things to send him on his way. I know he will continue working diligently to help wherever he goes. We miss you already Servie Badger! I hope you enjoyed your visit to Omro!" -- Katrina Martz Volunteer Wisconsin AmeriCorps member serving Omro Area Community Center Evelyn, Katrina, and Servie Evelyn, Katrina, Kirby the koala, and Servie...

"Servie, you inquisitive little badger! I'll try not to get too emotional as you embark on your next journey, but you have been a joy to have around the office. I hope you learned much about all we do as AmeriCorps members at the Winnebago County Health Department. I hop you enjoyed meeting lots of little kids (hopefully that wasn't too stressful), making healthy snacks, having fun with physical activity, seeing the school gardens, and learning about mental health and substance abuse prevention. And I hope your accommodations suited you well-- sorry for the lack of dirt to burrow in and grubs to eat. Now off to your next adventure; I'm sure our paths will cross once again. Bon Voyage!" --Lynnsey Erickson (WI HealthCorps, 2014-2016) "It's been real Servie! My lovely counterpart said it all.  #StayClassy" --Amanda Ross (AmeriCorps Farm to School, 2015-2016) "Servie, you da best! Cheers and safe travels to your next location." ...

"Servie, you came, you saw, you conquered. Only a few short days you came to the DPI-VISTA project at CESA 7 in Green Bay. What fun we had. To listening to an education presentation, watching Mrs. Claus talk to students, helping me with creating volunteering recruitment posters, writing emails, and answering phone calls. Servie, you may have not gotten dirty, but we used our brains, which left us exhausted. Thank you for being a great partner in this work of an AmeriCorps VISTA project. I'll miss you! CESA 7 will miss you. Of course, Green Bay, the city, will miss you. -- Brittney Danczyk, VISTA 2014-2016"

"We had such a great time with you these last few days! From helping us gather service project supplies, to making new friends in the office, to popping in on our Serve Wisconsin program visit with Steven, it's been great! Thanks for spending time with SPARK! Have fun on your next stop! Can't wait for you to visit again! - The BGC- MKE Team"

11/15/15 "We had a blast this weekend hanging out with Servie Badger at Camp Wawbeek. Servie Badger joined us for all the different activities. We did lots of arts and crafts and had fun swinging outside! Two big highlights were hanging out with the camp goats and bowling! He also enjoyed getting camp snuggles. Servie Badger was well loved and will be greatly missed! Have fun on your next adventure! See you next time, The Easter Seals Camp Team + 2015-2016 AmeriCorps Team"

"Bon Voyage, Servie Badger! You have been an excellent companion these past few months - great cuddles and no back-talk! :) I know you will have many exciting adventures as you tour the state visiting AmeriCorps + Senior Corps host sites. They do some amazing work, and they're excited for you to see them in action.  Be good! We will see you soon." -- Jessica (10/30/15) "30th October, 2015 Oh my dear Servie Badger. It seems like just yesterday we were finding appropriate national service accessories, and friends to host you. Months of preparation have brought you to this moment: the send off. I could never have anticipated that I would be emotional at a time like this, but I must remind myself of all the national service participants you'll meet and the one-sided engagements you'll have. Be well. You will be missed." -- Casey "It is off to see Wisconsin, an adventure only Servie Badger could undertake. We hardly got to know the fr...