Issue 174 - Week of June 9, 2008
USA Freedom Corps Director Henry Lozano Addresses National Conference on Volunteering and Service
 More than 4,500 leaders gathered in Atlanta June 1-3, 2008, for the annual National Conference on Volunteering and Service. The conference is the nation’s largest gathering of service and volunteering leaders. Keynote speakers included USA Freedom Corps Director Henry Lozano, Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner, former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn, former Secretary of Defense William Cohen, Peace Corps Director Ron Tschetter, U.S. Representative John Lewis, and Mayor of Atlanta Shirley Franklin.
Visit www.volunteeringandservice.org
AmeriCorps Video Contest Winner Screens at
National Volunteer Conference
Outstanding Senior Corps Volunteers Receive
Spirit of Service Awards
HHS and National Service Team Up to Increase Volunteering
Among Baby Boomers and Older Americans
June is Great Outdoors Month
President Bush has proclaimed June National Great Outdoors Month. During Great Outdoors Month, our nation celebrates the grandeur of our open spaces, strengthens our commitment to preserving this heritage, and reaffirms our dedication to protecting our air, water, and lands. Volunteering outdoors is a great way to improve your environment, while leading a healthy and active lifestyle.
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Click here to read the Presidential Proclamation
The President’s Volunteer Service Award -
Become a Certifying Organization
Volunteer recognition is one of the most important components of effective volunteer management. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation on behalf of President Bush to recognize the best in American spirit, and to encourage all Americans to improve their communities through volunteer service and civic participation. The Award is given to individuals, families, and groups that have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and civic participation over the course of a 12-month period.
Learn how to become a Certifying Organization
Learn more about the President's Council
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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 Phoenix Youth for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Tamara Skinner when he arrives in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Skinner, 12, is a volunteer with Project SHINE and Church for the Nations.
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