President George W. Bush will meet Roy Bubeck upon arrival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Friday, October 3, 2003. Bubeck, President and CEO of Badger Mutual Insurance Company, encourages employees to volunteer and take on service projects within the community.

Earlier this year, President Bush celebrated the first anniversary of the USA Freedom Corps – his initiative to engage all Americans in service to their neighbors and their nation. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the country, like Bubeck, who are answering the call to volunteer service.

Since becoming President and CEO in 1997, Bubeck has worked to create a culture of service throughout his company. Bubeck encourages employees to mentor local school children, volunteer at the local Boys and Girls Club and participate in the annual Spring Neighborhood Clean-Up. Employees also participate in company-wide competitions to help raise funds for the United Way and regularly donate food and toys to women and children in need. In 2001, Bubeck initiated a service project among employees to help make their office neighborhood more safe and secure. Employees helped to put new lights up on the streets and on homes, and walked door-to-door making sure residents had working smoke detectors.

President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to foster a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through the USA Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the call to volunteer service by strengthening and expanding service opportunities to protect our homeland, support our communities and extend American compassion around the world. Interested volunteers can find opportunities in their own neighborhoods through the USA Freedom Corps web site at www.usafreedomcorps.gov or by calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.

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