FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, June 18, 2003
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Minneapolis Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Ron Strauss upon arrival in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, on Thursday, June 19, 2003. Since joining Cargill, Incorporated in
1994, Strauss has been an active volunteer in the Minneapolis 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 Strauss, who are answering the call to volunteer service.
Between 1997 and 2003, Strauss served on the Cargill Cares Volunteer Council
(CCVC), an employee-led council which partners with local nonprofit
organizations to engage employees in meaningful volunteer service opportunities
in the Twin Cities area. Strauss volunteers as part of the Cargill annual
volunteer fair for employees, inviting local nonprofit and community service
organizations to their headquarters office to educate, inform, and recruit
volunteers. In 1997 and 1998, Strauss participated in the Family Read To Me
Program, reading to students and organizing arts and craft activities for
children and their families during after school hours. Since 1995, Strauss has
also volunteered with Special Olympics Minnesota, coordinating competitions
during annual summer and fall games.
President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to
foster an American culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through
the USA Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the
call to 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 information on the USA Freedom Corps at
www.usafreedomcorps.gov or
by calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.
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