2008 YCC Crew: Anthony Stanton, Crew Leader Pat Jackson, Zach
Pooler, Sam Wilson and Technical Director Adam Shoukimas with their
victory trophy “The Golden Rubber Razor”.

The 2008 YCC crew surprised us all by earning
the 1st place trophy in the First Annual YCC Jamboree, organized by the
Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District, held in
Yarmouth, Maine on August 8. They competed against nine Maine YCCs in
a sculpture contest using typical YCC tools and supplies and a relay
race. Adam also took first place in a contest to identify native plants
which was open to all attendees. The AWWA YCC is the newest and
smallest YCC to compete but their enthusiasm, expertise and solidarity
carried them to the Gold. Congratulations to the Crew!

AWWA President Carol Lafond was there to cheer on the crew and both she and Adam enjoyed sharing ideas with all other YCC directors and board members. It was a great opportunity to compare notes on techniques and procedures.