Issue 150 - Week of February 20, 2006
New President's Council on
Service and Civic Participation
 President Bush officially welcomed new members of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation to the White House on February 14th. During the Roosevelt Room meeting, the President talked about his vision of a culture of service and compassion in America, and he challenged Council members to be “ambassadors” for volunteer service. To help spread the volunteer message, each member of the President's Council will be recording a radio public service announcement (PSA) that encourages Americans to give back to their communities.
Click here to listen to the PSAs
Click here to learn more about the Council
USA Freedom Corps Celebrates
Fourth Anniversary
On January 30th, President George W. Bush signed a Presidential Proclamation recognizing the fourth anniversary of USA Freedom Corps.
Click here to read about our recent accomplishments
Click here to read the Proclamation
Volunteers Join Mrs. Bush
at the State of the Union
 Two outstanding volunteers joined Mrs. Bush in the First Lady's Box during the 2006 State of the Union. The volunteers, Ja'Detrus Hamilton of Leakesville, MS and Theresa "Teri" Shamlian of Houston, TX were invited to join Mrs. Bush because of their outstanding volunteer efforts assisting those affected by the hurricanes along the Gulf Coast.
Click here to read more about Ja'Detrus and Teri
Click here to read more about the State of the Union |
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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 Minnesota Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Anna Edlund upon arrival at the airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday, February 2, 2006. .
In Other News
Coming Attractions
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