Atlantix Global Systems President Bill Woerner Earns $25K Donation for Make-A-Wish Foundation.Business Editors & Technology Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2001 Atlantix Global Systems President Bill Woerner presented a check for $25,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that grants wishes to children (2.5 years to 18 years old) with life-threatening medical conditions. (R) of Greater Atlanta Atlanta (ətlăn`tə, ăt–), city (1990 pop. 394,017), state capital and seat of Fulton co., NW Ga., on the Chattahoochee R. and Peachtree Creek, near the Appalachian foothills; inc. 1847. and North Georgia North Georgia is the mountainous northern region of the U.S. state of Georgia. At the time of the arrival of settlers from Europe, it was inhabited largely by the Cherokee. The counties of North Georgia were often scenes of important events in the history of Georgia. last week. Woerner presented the check along with John Crilly, Vice Chairman of the Board for Solarcom Holdings, Inc., and former International Technology Resellers Association (ITRA ITRA International Tire and Rubber Association ITRA Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance ) Chairman, to Diane DIANE Diversified Information and Assistance Network (Tennessee Valley Authority) DIANE Direct Information Access Network for Europe DIANE Digital Integrated Attack and Navigation Equipment M. Valek, the organization's President and Chief Executive Officer, on Tuesday, April 25, 2001. "We are delighted to receive this generous donation on behalf of all the children for whom it will benefit and the Make-A-Wish Foundation parents and supporters. Unexpected gifts are always wonderful, and this is such a welcome surprise. We want to thank everyone who had a part in making this donation possible," said Valek. Woerner submitted the Make-A-Wish Foundation as his charity of choice for the donation from the ITRA, a national trade association of which he is a member, earlier this year. The organization requested its members to submit recommendations and explain why each charity should receive the grant. Woerner's recommendation and explanation received top honors, the $25,000 grant which ITRA made in conjunction with the Pontikes Foundation. "The ITRA presented us an opportunity to impact lives, and I can't think of a more deserving de·serv·ing adj. Worthy, as of reward, praise, or aid. n. Merit; worthiness. de·serv  ing·ly adv. organization than the Make-A-Wish Foundation. To know that this donation will make a difference in the lives of children is very gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. ," said Woerner. Woerner originally had second thoughts about responding to the ITRA request for submissions but soon realized from his experiences with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, that it would be well worth the effort. Having seen the affects first hand of the wish-granting organization on children with life-threatening illnesses, Woerner had no doubt about which organization to submit. Whether it's going to Disney World, shopping, meeting a celebrity, or riding with a police officer for a day, Make-A-Wish makes dreams come true for children with critical and life-threatening illnesses. Eric Prockow, Chairman 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. of Solarcom Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Atlantix Global Systems, commented, "It seems like such a simple thing, and everyone wants it to happen - granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. But it's the Make-A-Wish Foundation that is in there working with these special children every day. I am very proud that we can associate with an organization that helps these children enjoy a very meaningful and memorable experience." Atlantix Global Systems has agreed to work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation on several upcoming fund-raising fund-raising, large-scale soliciting of voluntary contributions, especially in the United States. Fund-raising is widely undertaken by charitable organizations, educational institutions, and political groups to acquire sufficient funds to support their activities. opportunities. A Golf Tournament, Casino Night
A Casino Night (also called Vegas Nights, Las Vegas Night, Monte Carlo Night) is an entertainment event with a casino theme. and the Stories of Light Program are events in which the company will likely participate this year. About Atlantix Global Systems The company's commitment to the delivery of quality computer products and services dates back to 1976. As one of the largest midrange computer A medium-sized computer system or server. Midrange computers encompass a very broad range and reside in capacity between high-end PCs and mainframes. They cost from $25,000 to more than a million. IBM's AS/400s (iSeries) and HP's 3000 and Alpha families are examples. remarketers in the country, Atlantix Global Systems services customers in the U.S. and in more than 60 foreign countries speaking thirteen different languages. For more information about Atlantix visit the website at www.atlantixglobal.com. About The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Atlanta and North Georgia The Make-A-Wish Foundation(R) of Greater Atlanta and North Georgia provides strength, hope and joy to children with life-threatening illnesses in 60 Georgia Georgia, country, Asia Georgia (jôr`jə), Georgian Sakartvelo, Rus. Gruziya, officially Republic of Georgia, republic (2005 est. pop. 4,677,000), c.26,900 sq mi (69,700 sq km), in W Transcaucasia. counties. Through its staff and more than 250 volunteers statewide, the foundation fulfills special wishes of critically ill children. The ultimate goal of the Make-A-Wish Foundation is to ensure that every child who is medically qualified for a wish receives a once in a lifetime experience designed especially for him or her and receives the wish in a timely manner. For further information, visit our Web site at www.wishatlanta.org. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Atlanta and North Georgia is one of 81 chapters of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America located nationwide and 22 international affiliates. The organization, founded in 1980, depends on the donations of businesses, civic groups, and individuals to support its mission of making wishes come true for children with life-threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. For more information, please contact the Make-A-Wish office at 770-916-9474, extension 16. (PHOTO CAPTION) - On behalf of the International Technology Resellers Association (ITRA), Bill Woerner, President of Atlantix Global Systems (2nd from left) and John Crilly, Vice Chairman of the Board for Solarcom Holdings, Inc., and former ITRA Chairman, present a $25,000 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R) of Greater Atlanta and North Georgia. Accepting on behalf of the Foundation are (left to right) Diane M. Valek, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jill Thornton, Director of Development and Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , and Emily Broad, Development Associate. Request jpeg photo file at bingram@solarcom or call (770) 582-7184. |
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