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Amusement & Music Operators Association (AMOA)

AMOA Spearheads Amusement Industry Catastrophe Relief Effort

Marion Paul, president of the Amusement & Music Operators Association (AMOA) said today that the organization is moving with all haste possible to organize the coin-operated amusement games industry's response to the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast. "Watching this disaster unfold on television and with reports slowly coming in of AMOA members who have lost everything in this storm, has created an incredible sense of urgency to respond amongst our board of directors. We have created the Amusement Industry Katrina Relief Fund to collect and disperse donations received from both our members and other caring industry participants. All donations will be immediately forwarded to the American Red Cross with instructions that those funds should be targeted towards Gulf Coast Relief Efforts."

In a special conference call of the AMOA Executive Committee earlier today, the 12-member group unanimously approved:

• An immediate $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross' Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort;
• The creation of a special section of AMOA's website to solicit donations and provide news and Information about the disaster, and Its effect on members.
• In addition to its $10,000 contribution, AMOA will match all member donations--dollar for dollar--up to $20,000, with the funds earmarked for the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and other locally-based organizations spearheading the disaster relief efforts.
• During the AMOA International Expo, a special kiosk will be set up to accept Katrina Relief Efforts, and all monies collected on-site during the pre-Expo Golf Classic will also be contributed to the AMOA-supported relief fund.

"Our hearts go out to all those affected by this catastrophe. There are no words to effectively express the magnitude of this disaster nor the incredible sense of loss and anguish that has permeated our country's very soul. We all want to reach out and help in some way. Right now that way is to donate dollars to those organizations best prepared to help those poor and unfortunate people whose lives have been devastated by Katrina."

AMOA Executive VP Jack Kelleher informs that those wishing to contribute the Amusement Industry Katrina Relief Fund, or who are seeking Information about Industry firms affected by the hurricane, you may log onto AMOA's website at AMOA.COM for instructions on how to do so. AMOA's main office in S. Barrington, IL can be reached at 1-800-YES-AMOA. Kelleher can be reached at: jackamoa@aol.com

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