From Angela Watson (www.YourPersonalPoster.com) comes another great gift idea for the budget-challenged (although it won't work for Christmas, as more lead time is required):
When family members cross over the magic octogenarian line (turn 80), or celebrate a 50th anniversary or higher, they are eligible to receive congratulations from the president and it includes a super cool certificate (nice for framing). If you know of anyone in the family getting ready to have a birthday anywhere north of the 80 mile marker or celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary, then send your request in now (if you don't mind having a Bush signature) or wait until we have someone else in office early next year.
When family members cross over the magic octogenarian line (turn 80), or celebrate a 50th anniversary or higher, they are eligible to receive congratulations from the president and it includes a super cool certificate (nice for framing). If you know of anyone in the family getting ready to have a birthday anywhere north of the 80 mile marker or celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary, then send your request in now (if you don't mind having a Bush signature) or wait until we have someone else in office early next year.
White House Greeting Request info can be accessed here: https://app1.whitehouse.gov/greetings/home
Please note the following guidelines:
1. U.S. CITIZENS. The White House will send greetings only to United States citizens
.
2. REQUIRED INFORMATION. Please provide the following information when making your request:
1. Name of honoree(s)
2. Address of honoree(s)
3. Form of address (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss)
4. Date (month, day, year) of birth, birthday, wedding, or anniversary
5. Requestor's name and daytime phone number
3. NUMBER OF REQUESTS LIMITED. The number of requests you can submit per day is limited. Institutional requests for multiple greetings must be submitted by fax or mail on official letterhead with the required information listed above.
4. WHEN TO EXPECT YOUR GREETING. For birthdays and anniversaries, greetings will be mailed from the White House approximately 14 days prior to the event. But please submit your request 6 weeks prior to the date needed.
5. PROBLEMS USING THE WEBSITE. If you experience problems making an online request, please make your request by fax or mail.
Your greeting request can also be made by:
FAX:
202-395-1232
MAIL:
The White House
Attn: Greetings Office
Washington, D.C. 20502-0039
Please note the following guidelines:
1. U.S. CITIZENS. The White House will send greetings only to United States citizens
.
2. REQUIRED INFORMATION. Please provide the following information when making your request:
1. Name of honoree(s)
2. Address of honoree(s)
3. Form of address (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss)
4. Date (month, day, year) of birth, birthday, wedding, or anniversary
5. Requestor's name and daytime phone number
3. NUMBER OF REQUESTS LIMITED. The number of requests you can submit per day is limited. Institutional requests for multiple greetings must be submitted by fax or mail on official letterhead with the required information listed above.
4. WHEN TO EXPECT YOUR GREETING. For birthdays and anniversaries, greetings will be mailed from the White House approximately 14 days prior to the event. But please submit your request 6 weeks prior to the date needed.
5. PROBLEMS USING THE WEBSITE. If you experience problems making an online request, please make your request by fax or mail.
Your greeting request can also be made by:
FAX:
202-395-1232
MAIL:
The White House
Attn: Greetings Office
Washington, D.C. 20502-0039
