America's Commitment to Volunteerism and Service

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Tuesday, July 16, 2013             Featured  America's Commitment to Volunteerism and Service President George H.W. Bush built a legacy of service during his time as president — laying the foundation for AmeriCorps and other national service organizations, and conferring 1,020 Daily Point of Light Awards, given to recognize volunteer service at home and abroad. Yesterday, President George H.W. Bush joined President Obama here at the White House to present the 5,000th Point of Light award. Find out more about yesterday's event. Former President George H. W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush present President Barack Obama with a pair of socks in the Map Room of the White House, July 15, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)       Top Stories The Next Step of the HIV/AIDS Strategy Three years ago, President Obama announced an historic comprehensive plan to help turn the tide on HIV/AIDS in the United States: the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. The Strategy has given a new sense of direction, and purpose in our fight against HIV and AIDS. READ MORE Expanding National Service In his 1989 Inaugural Address, when President George H.W. Bush uttered the words “a thousand points of light” he launched a movement. By signing the first National Service Act in 1990, President Bush ushered in the modern era of national service, setting the stage for the creation of the Corporation for National and Community Service. READ MORE So Our Veterans Know They're Not Alone Last week, mental health professionals, members of Veterans Service Organizations, Military Service Organizations, military family organizations, and representatives from the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs came together to discuss how we can better serve our veterans and military in regards to mental health. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:45 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:00 AM: The Vice President swears in Ed Markey as Senator of Massachusetts 11:00 AM: The President is interviewed by Spanish language news anchors participating in “Live from the White House” 12:45 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WATCH LIVE   Facebook    Twitter   |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111