Just got a tweet from the White House about their new launch of their Google+ web presence – http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/01/20/white-house-joins-google. One feature that is really exciting is the new “Hangout,” a live multi-person video chat with up to ten participants. The President and First Lady often call the White House “The People’s House.” Well, this isRead… Read more »
DC Public Schools has partnered with Innovations in Learning to offer a unique volunteer tutoriing opportunity. You can help a child learn to read in only 30 minutes a week without ever leaving your desk! If you’ve always wanted to volunteer in a meaningful and hassle-free way, but could never find the time, this mayRead… Read more »
This year, more than 1 million Americans are expected to serve in their communities in honor of 9/11. Service projects will range from food drives and home repairs to neighborhood cleanups and disaster preparation activities. In many areas, volunteers will honor veterans, soldiers, or first responders by collecting donations, assembling care packages, and writing thankRead… Read more »
GovLoopers – Join the thousands of Americans who will be volunteering to serve others during the September 11th weekend. Since this is the 10th anniversary of September 11th, we all should make a commitment to serve others. Watch this video and go to http://www.mygooddeed.org/ to post your 9/11 Tribute for this year, mentioning whatever goodRead… Read more »
I’m surprised that more government employees aren’t discussing the President’s SAVE Awards website more. There are about 5,000 ideas posted so far, of which there are about 50 good, solid ideas. Most of the other entries are simply rants/vents from a frustrated workforce, or duplicatations of other similar ideas (e.g. telework, combine agencies, go paperless,Read… Read more »
I just received an e-mail from the Vice President’s Office today announcing the 2011 SAVE Awards. Like in previous years, the winner will get a chance to meet the President. Submit your money-saving ideas today at http://saveaward2011.ideascale.com. You’ll have to register to submit your ideas.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is launching the third annual Feds Feed Families campaign, starting June 1 and running through August 31. This year’s goal is to collect 2 milion pounds of non-perishable goods for the nation’s food banks. I hope that everyone will join in this campaign, even our state and local comrades.Read… Read more »
I am enjoying the ideas being generated to reform government at http://governmentreform.ideascale.com. Those who are interested can submit their ideas by April 15 and let OMB know what they think about the scope and effectiveness of government programs, areas of overlap and duplication, unmet needs, and possible cost savings. Check it out, but vote forRead… Read more »
I’m not sure that this is the best for forum for this, but I’m hoping that some community-service minded Washington area Federal employees will join me in volunteering in April. The first is during National Volunteer Week and is with Greater DC Cares, the same organization that President Obama and the First Lady volunteered withRead… Read more »
If you would like to join other volunteers in the Washington, DC area on Saturday, April 16th, here is your chance. Go to http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=464521 and join the “Federal Employees Family and Friends” team. You can also start your own team. Greater DC Cares is the same organization that the President and First Lady volunteered withRead… Read more »