A Message from the Director
August has arrived, and so has our new USAFC Update! In
an effort to better serve and inform you of volunteer
opportunities across the country, we will send you the USAFC
Update during the second and fourth week of every month. We
welcome your feedback on how this new update can be the best
possible resource for you. Please e-mail your comments to
our webmaster at
webmaster@usafreedomcorps.gov.
Desiree T. Sayle
Deputy Assistant to the
President
Director, USA Freedom Corps
The White House
USA Freedom Corps Participates in
National Conference on Volunteering and Service
 From
August 4 - 6, USA Freedom Corps had a strong presence as the
annual National Conference on Volunteering and Service in
Washington. The conference is the premier gathering of
leaders in the national service and volunteer networks. To read USA
Freedom Corps Director Desiree Sayle's remarks during the
closing session,
click here. To read
the press release on HHS Secretary
Mike Leavitt's remarks,
click here.
President Bush Addresses 2005 National Scout Jamboree
While addressing the 2005 National Scout Jamboree,
President Bush on July 29 said, "Coming to this jamboree
gives me great confidence in the future of our nation. For
nearly a hundred years, Boy Scouts have set a high standard
of service and duty to God and country ... through the
generations, Scouts have made America a stronger and better
nation." USA Freedom Corps Director Desiree Sayle also met
with Scout Leaders at the Jamboree. To read the President's remarks in full and his mention of
the USA Freedom Corps,
click here. |
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President Bush Recognizes Chicago and Albuquerque
Volunteers for Dedication to Volunteer Service
upon arrival in
Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, August 10, 2005. Cesario is
an adult literacy volunteer through the Volunteer Center of
Northwest Suburban Chicago.
upon arrival in
Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Monday, August 8, 2005. Adams is
a volunteer with Junior Achievement of New Mexico.
To thank them for making a difference in the lives of
others, President Bush has met with nearly 450
individuals around the country, like Cesario and Adams, since March 2002.
In Other News
Coming Attractions
Stay tuned for
in September and how the
is involved. |
