Points of Light Institute's Presidential Forum on Service unites President Barack Obama and President George H. W. Bush to recognize the 20th anniversary of President Bush’s invocation of a thousand points of light and to celebrate volunteerism’s tremendous gains during the past two decades under the Points of Light Institute's leadership.

President Obama discusses how the needs of our nation exceed the limits of government, but how we can meet those needs through voluntary action. In his words: "service isn't separate from our national priorities – or secondary to our national priorities – it’s integral to achieving our national priorities; it's how we will meet the challenges of our time."

President Obama talks about how service brings us together and makes us more fully American.

Points of Light Institute CEO Michelle Nunn pays tribute to President George H. W. Bush and his life's motto that "there can be no definition of a successful life that does not include service to others."

President Obama speaks to an audience of 2,500 students, Members of Congress and Texas A&M community members during the Points of Light Institute Presidential Forum on Service.

President Obama and Defense Secretary Gates welcome President George H. W. Bush to the stage at the Points of Light Institute Presidential Forum on Service.

CEO of Points of Light Institute Michelle Nunn speaks at the Points of Light Institute Presidental Forum on Service to celebrate the organization's 20 year role in growing the modern-day service movement.

President Obama and Points of Light Institute CEO Michelle Nunn following the inspiring Points of Light Institute Presidential Forum on Service.

President Obama, President George H. W. Bush and Defense Secretary Gates at the Points of Light Institute Presidential Forum on Service at Texas A&M University.

President George H. W. Bush speaks during the Points of Light Institute Presidential Forum on Service regarding the continued importance that Americans act as "points of light."

In 2009, President George H. W. Bush talks about his continued belief in the power of the American people to strengthen the nation through service.

Points of Light Institute Board Chair Neil Bush awards Mallory Myers a Daily Point of Light Award. Founded by President George H. W. Bush's administration and administered by the Points of Light Institute, the Daily Point of Light Award recognizes individuals and groups helping to meet the needs of their communities everyday.