Issue 162 - Week of November 6, 2006
Volunteer to Support and
Honor Our Troops this Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a time for Americans to take a step back from their everyday lives and honor the service, sacrifice and commitment to duty by those in our nation's military. Americans can find opportunities to serve veteran patriots, those currently serving in our country's armed forces, and their families by visiting the USA Freedom Corps website.
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Veterans to honor fellow heroes in need
Tulane Student Receives 500,000th
President's Volunteer Service Award
 On October 27, 2006, Austin Marks, who returned to his native New Orleans to help the city rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, became the 500,000th person to receive the President's Volunteer Service Award when President's Council on Service and Civic Participation Chair, Jean Case, bestowed the milestone award upon him.
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Help the Survivors of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes
Americans can learn more about volunteer opportunities in their community or hurricane-related opportunities in the Gulf Coast by visiting or calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.
President Bush Recognizes Statesboro Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Rebekah Rotton, 21, upon arrival at Hunter Army Airfield on Monday, October 30, 2006. Rotton, a senior at Georgia Southern University, is a volunteer with a variety of programs which promote diabetes education and awareness.
Coming Attractions
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