AAA to Donate up to $250,000 for Tsunami Relief Effort; Member and Employee Donations Matched Dollar for Dollar.SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. of Northern California Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The region contains the San Francisco Bay Area, the state capital, Sacramento; as well as the substantial natural beauty of the redwood forests, the northern , Nevada and Utah announced today that it will match employee and member donations up to a total $250,000 to the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. International Response Fund to provide emergency aid to victims of the recent disaster in Southern Asia. The new pledge of money is aimed at expanding aid efforts now underway. Many of the auto club's 6,000 employees and 4.2 million members had already begun giving and gathering donations for international relief efforts to help earthquake and tsunami victims. "The people here at AAA want to help because it's in our very nature to reach out a hand to others," said AAA President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. James R. Pouliot. "What we're doing is a reflection of one of our fundamental missions as an organization, delivering help to people when they need it." AAA members who wish to have their contributions matched can take checks made out to the American Red Cross to any AAA office, or donate by credit card online at www.csaa.com. AAA of Northern California offers a wide array of automotive, travel, insurance and financial services its members. AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers since it was founded more than 100 years ago. Note: News Releases available at AAApressroom.com. |
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