President George W. Bush will meet Nevin Meredith when he arrives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Monday, November 4. Meredith is a longtime volunteer with local organizations who is now organizing volunteer efforts to protect the seniors of Linn County.

In his State of the Union address, President Bush called on all Americans to dedicate at least two years over their lifetime to service to their communities, our country and the world. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the country who are answering the call to service and will recognize Meredith as an example of the dedication to service he is hoping to instill in all Americans through his USA Freedom Corps initiative.

Meredith is a retired business executive and now owns a gourmet popcorn company. He has been involved with the Boy Scouts as a scout, troop leader, and board member for 55 years. Meredith has raised funds for the United Way since the 1970s. Meredith recently became involved in efforts to promote the safety and well-being of senior citizens as the chairman of the newly formed Linn County Seniors Against Crime Triad. The Triad is a partnership of local law enforcement agencies, senior volunteers and nonprofits that serve the elderly and will host forums promoting senior safety and security.

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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