Best Western Contribution to American Red Cross Totals $246,816.Business Editors & Travel Writers PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2001 Three months after the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Best Western International has raised a total of $246,816 to go directly to the Disaster Relief Fund of the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. . "The American Red Cross is grateful and deeply touched by Best Western's continuing commitment to the families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks and helping other disaster victims across the country," said Sharon Spane, financial development officer, Pacific Mountain Region, American Red Cross. "We are fortunate to have such a generous and responsive partner in America's greatest time of need," Spane added. The company's initial pledge of $100,000 was announced on Sept. 20. Since then, additional contributions have been received from hotel owners, employees and members of the Best Western's frequent traveler program, Gold Crown Club International (GCCI GCCI Gold Crown Club International (Best Western frequent travel club) GCCI Global Climate Change Initiative GCCI Grade Crossing Collision Investigation GCCI Global Communications for Conservation, Inc (New York, NY) ). "The generosity and compassion demonstrated by our hotel members, employees and guests is testament to Best Western and this nation's community service spirit," said Jim Evans James Bremond Evans (born November 5 1946 in Longview, Texas) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1971 to 1999. He now operates one of baseball's two major umpiring schools. , Best Western 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. . "At a time when the economy is in a deep decline, it is 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. to be associated with so many caring people who are literally giving all that they can, both in time and resources," added Evans. Best Western is the world's largest hotel chain. As of its third fiscal quarter ending Aug. 31, it had 4,065 hotels in 82 countries and territories. It is a membership association of independently owned and operated hotels that provides marketing, reservations and operational support to its members. For more information, visit the Best Western Newsroom at www.bestwestern.com. |
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