HHS Remembers 9/11

How appropriate.  Even for those of you who think that a "National Day of Service" is a perfectly fine way to commemorate 9/11, this particular service may seem a bit, uh, contrived...useless...irrelevant...stupid ...pathetic....insulting... pick your adjective.

To: HHS Staff
From: Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary

This year, Americans across the country will honor the victims and heroes of the 9/11 tragedy by serving their neighbors and communities as part of the first-ever federally recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Service projects marking the eight-year anniversary of September 11, 2001, will take place in all 50 states, ranging from food drives and home repairs to neighborhood cleanups and disaster preparation activities. Attached is the President and First Lady’s Call to Service.

In the spirit of service, we're asking for your help to stop the spread of the H1N1 virus by forwarding the “5 Things You Need to Know About H1N1 Flu” (attached) to at least 10 of your family members and friends - and ask them to forward the attachment, too.  Sending this information to as many people as possible is a simple way you can help prevent illness across the country this fall.

Visit Serve.gov to find volunteer opportunities, or organize a project on your own.

Federal employee guidelines for staff volunteering can be found here: http://opm.gov/oca/leave/HTML/Volunteer2.asp .

[h/t NRO K-Lo]

Comments

[aelfheld]

Why am I not surprised that spam is now considered an appropriate 'service' from the government.

There is nothing this administration can not diminish.