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West Union, WV
- For Immediate
Release
DATE February 23, 2007
The Town of West Union, WV Joins With
President Bush’s Council on Service and Civic Participation to Deliver
President’s Volunteer Service Award. Prestigious Award Honors Outstanding
Commitment to Volunteer Service
West Union, WV - WestUnionFest (Festival Committee for the Town of West Union,
WV) today announced it has teamed with the White House to become a Certifying
Organization for the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD, a national program
recognizing Americans who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer
service. Established in 2003, the AWARD was created by President George W. Bush
to give Presidential recognition to individuals, families and groups who meet
requirements for volunteer service, measured by the number of service hours
performed over 12-months.
WestUnionFest is one of thousands of organizations that have joined forces to
deliver the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD and honor the volunteers who
strengthen our Nation. As a Certifying Organization for the AWARD, WestUnionFest
is responsible for verifying service hours, nominating potential recipients and
delivering the AWARD.
“We are extremely proud to recognize our most outstanding volunteers with the
PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD,” said Etta Stadler, Town Clerk and a
founding member of the Festival Committee. “WestUnionFest volunteers are
role models in our community, donating their time, energy and talent to bring us
closer together as neighbors and a Nation. The AWARD is our way of thanking
these volunteers and inspiring everyone in our community to make volunteering a
central part of their lives.”
“Even if you’ve never volunteered before, the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE
AWARD is within your reach,” Ms. Stadler said. “There are so many ways to
contribute, and every volunteer hour makes a difference in improving the quality
of life for others. We encourage everyone to get involved and to bring along
your family, friends and neighbors. Together, we can strengthen America – one
hour at a time.”
The AWARD is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic
Participation, a group convened by President George W. Bush to help foster and
encourage a culture of volunteer service and civic participation among
Americans. Chaired by two-time Super Bowl Champion Darrell Green, with former
U.S. Senators Bob Dole and John Glenn as honorary co-chairs, the Council is
composed of leaders in government, media, entertainment, business, education,
nonprofit and volunteer service organizations and community volunteering.
For more information about volunteering with WestUnionFest, contact Frances
Stewart at 304 873-3379, or email
info@westunionfest.org. For more information on the PRESIDENT’S
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD and to find out how to identify additional volunteer
opportunities in this area, visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov or call
1-866-545-5307.
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Town of
West Union, WV
Established July 20, 1881
County Seat of Doddridge County
The most progressive Class IV city in the State of West Virginia
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"We love our history ~
That's why we're still making it!" |
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:
FRANCES STEWART
304 873-3379
info@westunionfest.org
101 MAPLE STREET, WEST UNION, WEST VIRGINIA 26456
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