聖路易中文學校宣佈該校是總統義工服務獎 (PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD) 認證團體之一。總統義工服務獎是一個全國性的計劃，用來褒揚那些長期不斷的志願服務人員。這個獎是布希總統於二○○三年設立的，給予個人，家庭，或團體義工們一個總統級的嘉獎。獎勵的標準是在十二個月裡，按照義工服務的時數，給予不同的獎章。
聖路易中文學校和其他數千個團體一齊來頒發總統義工服務獎給那些增強我們國家的義工們。作為一個總統義工服務獎聖認證的團體，聖路易中文學校有責任來舉薦提名受獎人，同時也有責任來審核證明服務的時數，與轉發獎章。
〝我們很榮幸能用總統義工服務獎來嘉獎我們最優秀的義工們，〞聖路易中文學校校長康淑榕女士說，〝義工是我們社區的榜樣，他們貢獻出時間，精力和才能把我們結合成為鄰里和一個國家。這個獎是進一步感謝我們義工們，也同意鼓勵更多人把義工當作一種生活方式。〞
〝即使您從來沒有作過義工，總統義工服務獎也是垂手可得的，〞校長康淑榕女士又說，〝義工服務有許多的方式，每一個小時的付出都能改善他人的生活品質。我們鼓勵每一個人都來參與，並且帶動家人，朋友和鄰舍們。大家一起，一小時一小時地來增強我們的國家。
這個獎是由布希總統的服務與公眾參與會議 (PRESIDENT BUSH'S COUNCIL ON SERVICE & CIVIC PARTICIPATION) 頒發的。這個會議是布希總統召集的，用來提倡鼓吹美國人民的義工服務與公眾參與。會議由兩次超級碗 (Super Bowl) 冠軍球員 Darrell Green 和兩位前任參議員 Bob Dole 與 John Glen 擔任共同主席，會議成員包含了許多政府中，新聞界，娛樂界，商業界，教育界，非營利機構界和義工服務組織界的領袖們。
須要關於參與聖路易中文學校義工的資料，請電 314-560-9804 或電郵 stlcls@rocketmail.com。須要更多關於總統義工服務獎 (PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD) 的資料，或尋找更多本地區的義工機會，請上網http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/ 或電 1-866-545-5307.
St. Louis Chinese Language School Joins With President Bush's Council on Service and Civic Participation to Deliver President's Volunteer Service AwardPrestigious Award Honors Outstanding Commitment to Volunteer Service
Ballwin, MO - St. Louis Chinese Language School 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.
St. Louis Chinese Language School 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, St. Louis Chinese Language School 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 Susan Kang Butler, Principal of St. Louis Chinese Language School. "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," Principal 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 St. Louis Chinese Language School, please phone 314-560-9804, or e-mail to STLCLS@rocketmail.com. 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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