American Fire Retardant Corp. Expands Holiday Safety Campaign.Business Editors SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2003 American Fire Retardant fire retardant Public health A chemical used to resist combustion, which may contain polybrominated biphenyls and antimony oxide Corp. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). : AFRR AFRR Alpha Frame Rate Reduction AFRR Air Force Recognition Ribbon AFRR Associação Fluminense de Radioamadorismo e Rádio do Cidadão (Portugese) ) today announced that is has established a relationship with the United States Junior Chamber The United States Junior Chamber (JCs or more commonly Jaycees) is a leadership training and civic organization for people between the ages of 18 and 40. Areas of emphasis are business development, management skills, individual training, community service, and of Commerce (Jaycees), and Kiwanis International Kiwanis International (kĭwä`nĭs), community service organization of active and retired business and professional people, founded in 1915 at Detroit, Mich. Local Kiwanis clubs now exist in more than 90 countries. . The affiliate programs between the organizations and American Fire will focus on raising public awareness about Christmas tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. fire prevention. Industry sources estimate that over 47,000 residential fires and 2,700 injuries and deaths -- plus the untold millions in property damage are directly attributable to Christmas tree fires annually. With the focus of the nation on volunteerism, the Jaycees are encouraging their chapters to embrace a spirit of holiday safety and to participate in the affiliate initiative. Echoing a similar call, Kim Brown Kim Brown is a fictional character on the CBS television series The Unit. She is portrayed by American actress Audrey Marie Anderson. Synopsis Kim Brown is the loyal wife of Staff Sergeant Bob Brown. In the first season, she and Bob are new arrivals to the Unit. , Kiwanis International, said, "Serving the children of the world is our mission, and the partnership with American Fire is an important endeavor that can save lives this holiday season." TreeSafe is the company's new easy-to-use spray-on fire retardant for real Christmas trees. When used as directed, trees will simply not ignite (visit TreeSafe on the Web at: http://treesafe.com). "Everyone can do something to spread the word about the dangers associated with Christmas tree fires and the need for emergency preparedness. I look forward to working with both Jaycees and Kiwanis in the hopes of making the homes in our nation safer during the holidays," said Stephen F. Owens, president of American Fire Retardant Corp. According to Ed Grysiewicz, managing director of Delta Ventures, and head of TreeSafe sales, "The partnership with these great organizations demonstrate their true leadership positions. We have collaborated with the principals to create a variety of both online and offline programs that will make it easy for them to participate, including the display and sale of TreeSafe on their Christmas tree lots. We hope other organizations will follow their leadership and join our holiday safety initiative." Both the Jaycees and Kiwanis have a long history of building and supporting communities across the nation, from health related matters, to playgrounds, parks and disaster relief. The Jaycees and Kiwanis have a collective membership of over 380,000 people and 7,900 chapters/clubs. About American Fire Retardant Corp. American Fire Retardant Corp. (OTCBB:AFRR) is in the business of developing, manufacturing and marketing a line of interior and exterior fire retardant products. American Fire Retardant Corp. also designs new technology for future fire resistive resistive /re·sis·tive/ (re-zis´tiv) pertaining to or characterized by resistance. applications that are being mandated by local, state and governmental agencies. Additionally, the company is active in the construction industry as sub-contractors for fire stop and fire film installations. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. for Forward-Looking Statements: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the company's actual results in the future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. |
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