Obama July 15, 2013 week ahead

Schedule for the Week of July 15, 2013

On Monday, the President and the First Lady will host former President George H. W. Bush, former First Lady Barbara Bush, and members of the Bush family for an event to honor the winner of the 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award. Points of Light – the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service – mobilizes millions of people to take action that is changing the world and recognizes individuals who are making a difference through service and volunteerism.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the President will attend meetings at the White House.

On Thursday, the President will participate in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony at the White House.

On Friday, the President and the First Lady will host the Diplomatic Corps Reception for the foreign diplomatic corps at the White House.

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