Rock Star Politics is taking part in United We Serve, a national effort launched by President Obama to engage more Americans in serving their communities this summer.
Dana Mozie will be recruiting music industry volunteers as part of the summer service initiative, which President Obama announced in a video message today.
“In these tough economic times, we need volunteers more than ever,” said Dana Mozie Jr. “Rock Star Politics is facing increasing demands for services, and volunteers can help us fill this growing need. We are pleased to join this national effort and thank the President for making this call to service.”
United We Serve kicks off on June 22 and runs through September 11, which will be marked for the first time as a national day of service and remembrance. The initiative is being led by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that improves lives and strengthens communities though volunteering and service.
“This summer, I'm calling on all of you to make volunteerism and community service part of your daily life and the life of this nation,” said President Obama in the video. “Economic recovery is as much about what you're doing in your communities as what we're doing in Washington – and it’s going to take all of us, working together.”
United We Serve focuses on five key areas where everyone can have a real impact in their community: education, health, energy and the environment; community renewal, and safety and security.
To make it easy for individuals to get involved, the Corporation created Serve.gov, a website that allows visitors to type in their zip code to find local volunteer opportunities, recruit volunteers by posting their organization’s projects, or get ideas for creating their own projects with friends, families, and neighbors.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Presidential Inaugural Committee to Partner with Smithsonian Institution.
Presidential Inaugural Committee to Partner with Smithsonian Institution
Partnership will allow museums to open longer, offer more programming
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Continuing its commitment to making this the most open and accessible inauguration in history, the Presidential Inaugural Committee [PIC] is partnering with the Smithsonian Institution on Inauguration Day. The partnership will allow some of the museums around the National Mall - the entirety of which is open to the public for the swearing-in and parade - to stay open longer and offer expanded cultural programming and visitor services on Tuesday, January 20.
The PIC is giving the Smithsonian Institution $700,000 to underwrite its activities and provide additional security for the expected crowds. The National Museum of American History and the Castle building will open at 8 a.m. on Inauguration Day - two hours earlier than normal - and have extra staff on hand to aid visitors. Throughout the weekend leading up to the inauguration, and because of PIC support, the Smithsonian will offer an expanded range of performances, programs and exhibitions relating to the presidency. A small sample of the programs includes:
* "Renewing America's Promise" - This is the overall theme of free public programs and exhibitions in the Museum of American History. Music, gallery talks, book signings and actors portraying presidents and first ladies will be presented in the museum Saturday through Monday. A major exhibition, "The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden" explores the personal, public, ceremonial and executive actions of the 43 men who have had an impact on the course of history.
* Portrait of President-Elect Barack Obama created by Shepard Fairey became the central portrait image for the campaign and was distributed as a limited edition print and as a free download. The portrait will be on view by inauguration day on the National Portrait Gallery's first floor.
* "A Century Ago...They Came as Sovereign Leaders," at the National Museum of the American Indian, focuses on President Theodore Roosevelt's 1905 inaugural parade and the six great chiefs who participated in the parade. From Saturday through Monday, the museum will host free program, "Out of Many, One: A Multicultural Festival of Music, Dance and Story."
* "One Life: The Mask of Lincoln," at the National Portrait Gallery, examines Lincoln's use of the new art of photography to convey his image to Americans.
To see the full slate of inauguration-related offerings from the Smithsonian, please visit http://newsdesk.si.edu
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Partnership will allow museums to open longer, offer more programming
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Continuing its commitment to making this the most open and accessible inauguration in history, the Presidential Inaugural Committee [PIC] is partnering with the Smithsonian Institution on Inauguration Day. The partnership will allow some of the museums around the National Mall - the entirety of which is open to the public for the swearing-in and parade - to stay open longer and offer expanded cultural programming and visitor services on Tuesday, January 20.
The PIC is giving the Smithsonian Institution $700,000 to underwrite its activities and provide additional security for the expected crowds. The National Museum of American History and the Castle building will open at 8 a.m. on Inauguration Day - two hours earlier than normal - and have extra staff on hand to aid visitors. Throughout the weekend leading up to the inauguration, and because of PIC support, the Smithsonian will offer an expanded range of performances, programs and exhibitions relating to the presidency. A small sample of the programs includes:
* "Renewing America's Promise" - This is the overall theme of free public programs and exhibitions in the Museum of American History. Music, gallery talks, book signings and actors portraying presidents and first ladies will be presented in the museum Saturday through Monday. A major exhibition, "The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden" explores the personal, public, ceremonial and executive actions of the 43 men who have had an impact on the course of history.
* Portrait of President-Elect Barack Obama created by Shepard Fairey became the central portrait image for the campaign and was distributed as a limited edition print and as a free download. The portrait will be on view by inauguration day on the National Portrait Gallery's first floor.
* "A Century Ago...They Came as Sovereign Leaders," at the National Museum of the American Indian, focuses on President Theodore Roosevelt's 1905 inaugural parade and the six great chiefs who participated in the parade. From Saturday through Monday, the museum will host free program, "Out of Many, One: A Multicultural Festival of Music, Dance and Story."
* "One Life: The Mask of Lincoln," at the National Portrait Gallery, examines Lincoln's use of the new art of photography to convey his image to Americans.
To see the full slate of inauguration-related offerings from the Smithsonian, please visit http://newsdesk.si.edu
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA TO HOST YOUTH BALL, REGIONAL BALLS ON INAUGURAL NIGHT
PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA TO HOST YOUTH BALL, REGIONAL BALLS ON INAUGURAL NIGHT
Youth Ball to Focus on Young Americans, Service
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President-elect Barack Obama will host a Youth Inaugural Ball, five Regional Inaugural balls, and a ball for his Home States - Illinois and Hawaii. Vice President-elect Joe Biden will host a ball for his Home States as well: Delaware and Pennsylvania. These balls round out the list of official inaugural balls to be held on Tuesday, January 20, along with the previously announced Neighborhood Inaugural Ball and Commander in Chief's Ball. The President-elect and the Vice President-elect will appear at each of the ten inaugural balls.
"This is America's inaugural celebration in every way," said Presidential Inaugural Committee Executive Director Emmett S. Beliveau. "Young people are more engaged in this country's future than ever before and we want to harness that excitement by inviting them to participate in this historic occasion. In that same vein, we are hosting events to bring people from all walks of life and from across the country - from the President-elect and Vice President-elect's home states, as well as every corner of the nation - to celebrate this country's unity moving forward."
The Youth ball is intended for young Americans aged 18-35 and will celebrate the inauguration of the new president and the role young Americans can play to serve their communities. Tickets will be available at a reduced price of $75.
The Regional Inaugural Balls are an inaugural tradition that President-elect Obama will continue, inviting guests from the Midwest, the West, the East, the South, and the Mid-Atlantic regions to their own celebrations. Tickets will be available to invited guests for $150.
To cap off the night, Obama and Biden will each host guests from their home states to a ball to celebrate their inaugurations with those who know them best - their friends, families and local supporters. Tickets to this event will also be available to invited guests for $150.
Additional details about the balls are below:
Youth Inaugural Ball - Young Americans aged 18-35; Washington Hilton
Obama Home States Inaugural Ball - Illinois and Hawaii invited guests; Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Biden Home States Inaugural Ball -Delaware and Pennsylvania invited guests; Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Eastern Inaugural Ball - CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT, PR, and USVI invited guests; Union Station
Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball - MD, VA, DC, NY, NJ, and WV invited guests; Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Midwest Inaugural Ball - KS, IN, IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI, and MO invited guests; Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Southern Inaugural Ball - AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, and TX invited guests; National Guard Armory
Western Inaugural Ball - AK, CA, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY, AZ, CO, NV, NM, UT, OK, GUAM/AS invited guests; Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Neighborhood Inaugural Ball - DC residents, additional guests; Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball - Enlisted active duty and reserve military; National Building Museum
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Youth Ball to Focus on Young Americans, Service
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President-elect Barack Obama will host a Youth Inaugural Ball, five Regional Inaugural balls, and a ball for his Home States - Illinois and Hawaii. Vice President-elect Joe Biden will host a ball for his Home States as well: Delaware and Pennsylvania. These balls round out the list of official inaugural balls to be held on Tuesday, January 20, along with the previously announced Neighborhood Inaugural Ball and Commander in Chief's Ball. The President-elect and the Vice President-elect will appear at each of the ten inaugural balls.
"This is America's inaugural celebration in every way," said Presidential Inaugural Committee Executive Director Emmett S. Beliveau. "Young people are more engaged in this country's future than ever before and we want to harness that excitement by inviting them to participate in this historic occasion. In that same vein, we are hosting events to bring people from all walks of life and from across the country - from the President-elect and Vice President-elect's home states, as well as every corner of the nation - to celebrate this country's unity moving forward."
The Youth ball is intended for young Americans aged 18-35 and will celebrate the inauguration of the new president and the role young Americans can play to serve their communities. Tickets will be available at a reduced price of $75.
The Regional Inaugural Balls are an inaugural tradition that President-elect Obama will continue, inviting guests from the Midwest, the West, the East, the South, and the Mid-Atlantic regions to their own celebrations. Tickets will be available to invited guests for $150.
To cap off the night, Obama and Biden will each host guests from their home states to a ball to celebrate their inaugurations with those who know them best - their friends, families and local supporters. Tickets to this event will also be available to invited guests for $150.
Additional details about the balls are below:
Youth Inaugural Ball - Young Americans aged 18-35; Washington Hilton
Obama Home States Inaugural Ball - Illinois and Hawaii invited guests; Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Biden Home States Inaugural Ball -Delaware and Pennsylvania invited guests; Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Eastern Inaugural Ball - CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT, PR, and USVI invited guests; Union Station
Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball - MD, VA, DC, NY, NJ, and WV invited guests; Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Midwest Inaugural Ball - KS, IN, IA, MI, MN, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI, and MO invited guests; Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Southern Inaugural Ball - AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, and TX invited guests; National Guard Armory
Western Inaugural Ball - AK, CA, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY, AZ, CO, NV, NM, UT, OK, GUAM/AS invited guests; Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Neighborhood Inaugural Ball - DC residents, additional guests; Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball - Enlisted active duty and reserve military; National Building Museum
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THE WHITE HOUSE
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Crawford, Texas)
For Immediate Release December 31, 2008
New Year's Day, 2009
New Year's Day is an opportunity to remember the events of the past and look forward with hope to the year ahead.
This New Year is an exciting time for our country, as the peaceful transfer of power is one of the hallmarks of a true democracy. We are preparing to welcome a new President into office, and we celebrate in a spirit of unity: one Nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all.
As my time in office comes to a close, I thank the American people for trusting me with the honor of serving our great country. It has been a tremendous privilege, and together we have accomplished a great deal. Among other things, we have advanced the cause of human freedom; we have strengthened our military and our Nation's security; we have empowered parents to demand educational excellence for their children; and we have revolutionized the fight against poverty, corruption, and the scourge of disease around the world.
Earlier this year, I promised that I would sprint to the finish of my time as President. We are working hard to keep that promise. Despite the challenges we face, nothing encourages me more than the character of the American people, whose acts of courage and service sustain our free society and make this the greatest country on Earth.
Laura and I send our best wishes for a happy New Year. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless America.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Office of the Press Secretary
(Crawford, Texas)
For Immediate Release December 31, 2008
New Year's Day, 2009
New Year's Day is an opportunity to remember the events of the past and look forward with hope to the year ahead.
This New Year is an exciting time for our country, as the peaceful transfer of power is one of the hallmarks of a true democracy. We are preparing to welcome a new President into office, and we celebrate in a spirit of unity: one Nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all.
As my time in office comes to a close, I thank the American people for trusting me with the honor of serving our great country. It has been a tremendous privilege, and together we have accomplished a great deal. Among other things, we have advanced the cause of human freedom; we have strengthened our military and our Nation's security; we have empowered parents to demand educational excellence for their children; and we have revolutionized the fight against poverty, corruption, and the scourge of disease around the world.
Earlier this year, I promised that I would sprint to the finish of my time as President. We are working hard to keep that promise. Despite the challenges we face, nothing encourages me more than the character of the American people, whose acts of courage and service sustain our free society and make this the greatest country on Earth.
Laura and I send our best wishes for a happy New Year. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless America.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Monday, January 5, 2009
PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA TO HOST NEIGHBORHOOD INAUGURAL BALL WASHINGTON, D.C.
In keeping with his commitment to make this inaugural celebration open and accessible to all Americans, President-elect Barack Obama will host the first-ever "Neighborhood Inaugural Ball" during this year's inaugural celebration. The ball will be the premier event of inauguration evening on January 20th and will take place at the Washington Convention Center.
With tickets available free or at an affordable price, it is the first official inaugural ball of its kind to be held during a presidential inauguration. A portion of tickets for this event will be set aside for District of Columbia residents. The ball will also feature a robust interactive component, including webcasting and text messaging, to link neighborhoods across the country with the new President and this premier event. The PIC will release more details soon about using technology to allow Americans who are attending neighborhood balls across the country to participate actively in this celebration.
"This is an Inauguration for all Americans," said President-elect Obama. "I wanted to make sure that we had an event that would be open to our new neighborhood here in Washington, D.C., and also neighborhoods across the country. Michelle and I look forward to joining our fellow Americans across the country during this very special event."
The Presidential Inaugural Committee will release additional details regarding ticket distribution and interactive features soon.
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With tickets available free or at an affordable price, it is the first official inaugural ball of its kind to be held during a presidential inauguration. A portion of tickets for this event will be set aside for District of Columbia residents. The ball will also feature a robust interactive component, including webcasting and text messaging, to link neighborhoods across the country with the new President and this premier event. The PIC will release more details soon about using technology to allow Americans who are attending neighborhood balls across the country to participate actively in this celebration.
"This is an Inauguration for all Americans," said President-elect Obama. "I wanted to make sure that we had an event that would be open to our new neighborhood here in Washington, D.C., and also neighborhoods across the country. Michelle and I look forward to joining our fellow Americans across the country during this very special event."
The Presidential Inaugural Committee will release additional details regarding ticket distribution and interactive features soon.
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Friday, January 2, 2009
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Crawford, Texas)
For Immediate Release December 31, 2008
New Year's Day, 2009
New Year's Day is an opportunity to remember the events of the past and look forward with hope to the year ahead.
This New Year is an exciting time for our country, as the peaceful transfer of power is one of the hallmarks of a true democracy. We are preparing to welcome a new President into office, and we celebrate in a spirit of unity: one Nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all.
As my time in office comes to a close, I thank the American people for trusting me with the honor of serving our great country. It has been a tremendous privilege, and together we have accomplished a great deal. Among other things, we have advanced the cause of human freedom; we have strengthened our military and our Nation's security; we have empowered parents to demand educational excellence for their children; and we have revolutionized the fight against poverty, corruption, and the scourge of disease around the world.
Earlier this year, I promised that I would sprint to the finish of my time as President. We are working hard to keep that promise. Despite the challenges we face, nothing encourages me more than the character of the American people, whose acts of courage and service sustain our free society and make this the greatest country on Earth.
Laura and I send our best wishes for a happy New Year. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless America.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Office of the Press Secretary
(Crawford, Texas)
For Immediate Release December 31, 2008
New Year's Day, 2009
New Year's Day is an opportunity to remember the events of the past and look forward with hope to the year ahead.
This New Year is an exciting time for our country, as the peaceful transfer of power is one of the hallmarks of a true democracy. We are preparing to welcome a new President into office, and we celebrate in a spirit of unity: one Nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all.
As my time in office comes to a close, I thank the American people for trusting me with the honor of serving our great country. It has been a tremendous privilege, and together we have accomplished a great deal. Among other things, we have advanced the cause of human freedom; we have strengthened our military and our Nation's security; we have empowered parents to demand educational excellence for their children; and we have revolutionized the fight against poverty, corruption, and the scourge of disease around the world.
Earlier this year, I promised that I would sprint to the finish of my time as President. We are working hard to keep that promise. Despite the challenges we face, nothing encourages me more than the character of the American people, whose acts of courage and service sustain our free society and make this the greatest country on Earth.
Laura and I send our best wishes for a happy New Year. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless America.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Casting call for Clinton movie hits D.C.
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