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Since March 2002, President Bush has met with local volunteers during the course of his travel to communities around the country to recognize them for their dedicated volunteer service. The following is a complete archive of press releases regarding all of the volunteers who have been recognized by President Bush for answering the call to serve their neighbors and their Nation.

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Greeter MapClick here for a map of the United States, with location markers indicating where the President has met a local volunteer. (NOTE: This is a dynamic map and, due to the number of locations indicated, may take a moment to load.)
8/19/2008 President Bush to Recognize Retired Pastor for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Dr. Kent Bull upon arrival in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Bull has been a volunteer with Trinity Christian Community and Grove Community Church. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Bull, since March 2002. President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Dr. Kent Bull when he arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Bull has been a volunteer with Trinity Christian Community and Grove Community Church. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Bull, since March 2002.
8/18/2008 President Bush to Recognize Apopka Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Keela Carr upon arrival in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Carr recently completed a cross-country walk to demonstrate support of all Soldiers and Veterans, and is a Volunteer Ambassador with Freedom Team Salute. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Carr, since March 2002. President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Keela Carr when he arrives in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Carr recently completed a cross-country walk to demonstrate support of all Soldiers and Veterans, and is a Volunteer Ambassador with Freedom Team Salute. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Carr, since March 2002.
8/3/2008 President Bush to Recognize Fairbanks Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Caroline Wolf upon arrival at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Monday, August 4, 2008. Wolf is an AmeriCorps member serving at the Literacy Council of Alaska, and also volunteers with Alaska Health Fair Incorporated. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Wolf, since March 2002. President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Caroline Wolf when he arrives in Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Monday, August 4, 2008. Wolf is an AmeriCorps member serving at the Literacy Council of Alaska, and also volunteers with Alaska Health Fair Incorporated. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Wolf, since March 2002.
7/29/2008 President Bush to Recognize Lewisburg Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Jackie Goodall upon arrival in Lewisburg, West Virginia, on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Goodall is a volunteer with the Shepherd's Center of Greenbrier Valley. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Goodall, since March 2002. President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Jackie Goodall when he arrives in Lewisburg, West Virginia, on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Goodall is a volunteer with the Shepherd's Center of Greenbrier Valley. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Goodall, since March 2002.
7/25/2008 President Bush to Recognize Chagrin Falls Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Linda Campbell upon arrival in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Campbell is a volunteer with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Northeast Ohio Affiliate, the Junior League of Cleveland, and the American Cancer Society. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Campbell, since March 2002. President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Linda Campbell when he arrives in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Campbell is a volunteer with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Northeast Ohio Affiliate, the Junior League of Cleveland, and the American Cancer Society. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Campbell, since March 2002.
7/23/2008 President Bush to Recognize Peoria Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Roy Storey upon arrival in Peoria, Illinois, on Friday, July 25, 2008. Storey is a volunteer with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Storey, since March 2002. President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Roy Storey when he arrives in Peoria, Illinois, on Friday, July 25, 2008. Storey is a volunteer with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Storey, since March 2002.
7/18/2008 President Bush to Recognize Athens Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Sherri Goggin upon arrival in Marietta, Georgia, on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Goggin is the founder of Bundles of Joy, and a volunteer with Butterfly Dreams Farm Therapeutic Riding Program. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Goggin, since March 2002. President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Sherri Goggin when he arrives in Marietta, Georgia, on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Goggin is the founder of Bundles of Joy, and a volunteer with Butterfly Dreams Farm Therapeutic Riding Program. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Goggin, since March 2002.
7/16/2008 President Bush to Recognize Houston Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to John Jackson upon arrival in Houston, Texas, on Friday, July 18, 2008. Jackson is a volunteer with the Prison Entrepreneurship Program. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Jackson, since March 2002. President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to John Jackson when he arrives in Houston, Texas, on Friday, July 18, 2008. Jackson is a volunteer with the Prison Entrepreneurship Program. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Jackson, since March 2002.
7/15/2008 President Bush to Recognize Eagle Scouts for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Mark Hendricks, 20, Jake Wellman, 18, and Alex Braden, 20, upon arrival in Redding, California, on Thursday, July 17, 2008. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger also joined the President in presenting the award. The students are Eagle Scouts and members of the Order of the Arrow, the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors volunteers when he travels throughout the United States. This award presentation includes the 650th volunteer the President has honored since March 2002. President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Mark Hendricks, 20, Jake Wellman, 18, and Alex Braden, 20, when he arrives in Redding, California, on Thursday, July 17, 2008. The students are Eagle Scouts and members of the Order of the Arrow, the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors volunteers when he travels throughout the United States. This award presentation includes the 650th volunteer the President has honored since March 2002.
7/15/2008 President Bush to Recognize Green Valley Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Mary Frances Ward prior to his departure from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on Friday, July 18, 2008. Ward is a volunteer with Experience Corps and Valley Presbyterian Church. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Ward, since March 2002. President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Mary Frances Ward prior to his departure from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on Friday, July 18, 2008. Ward is a volunteer with Experience Corps and Valley Presbyterian Church. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Ward, since March 2002.