FTAA YOLUYLA VEYA TURKISHFORUM YOLUYLA YAPILAN BASISLAR AMERIKADA VERGI MATRAHINDAN DUSULUR ASAGIDAKI VERILEN BILGIYI TAKIP EDINIZ VE BAGISLARINIZ ICIN LUTFEN http://www.ftaa.org adresine giriniz on line secure MC and VIZA also available... goal set to $5,000,000.00 FTAA'NIN AMERIKA ICIN VERGI MUAFIYETI (IRS) NUMARASI 13-3649157 >>><<>><<>><>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>< _/_/_/_/_/ _ _ _ _ T U R K I S H F O R U M _ _ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/_/TurkishForum Turkiye Ici Hizli Hatti <http://www.TurkishForum.org>_/ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ <>>><<>><<>><>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<> Federation of Turkish American Associations, Inc. 821 United Nations Plaza, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10017 Tel: (212) 682-7688 Fax: (212) 687-3026 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] PRESS RELEASE - August 27, 1999 For More Information Contact: Egemen Bagis, Secretary General (212) 682-7688 Nevzat Ayar, Vice President (212) 986-2448 FTAA’S RELIEF EFFORTS FOR THE EARTHQUAKE The fundraising efforts of the Federation have expanded drastically following the endorsement of Mayor Giuliani on August 19, 1999. The initial outreach for contributions has received enormous support. The Secretary General of the organization Egemen Bagis and the Vice President in charge of Relief Efforts, Nevzat Ayar, have announced that the funds collected in their special Earthquake relief account have exceeded $132,000 within six business days. Most of the checks come in handwritten envelopes along with small notes, cards and prayers that have been posted on a board at the Federation’s office at 821 United Nations Plaza. The bulletin board also indicates their goal, which is $5,000,000. -- They also acknowledged the cooperation of other organizations and expressed their appreciation for the support received during these times of sorrow. They stated that John Hopkins University’s SHARE-Turkey (Supply Hospitals Abroad with Resources and Equipment) program sent large quantities of medical supplies and AT&T’s charity group, Telephone Pioneers of America has indicated interest to donate 2000 Hug-A-Bears for children victims of the earthquake. An anonymous company in Long Island has promised to donate 3,000 pairs of men’s working boots. Turkish American Physicians’ Association has sent 28 pallets of medical supplies. The New York Hilton Hotel gave approximately 100 over-coats and also informed all of their employees that the corporation will match the employees’ donation dollar to dollar. The White House sent a letter to the Federation’s President, Dr. M. Ata Erim, expressing President Clinton’s "heartfelt condolences over the tragic earthquake". In her letter to Dr. Erim, the Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, Mara E. Rudman wrote; "We share your sadness over the loss of life, injuries, and destruction. We are doing all we can to help with rescue and assistance efforts". Federation’ Senior Executive Vice President, Dr.Kaya Buyukataman, who has been coordination the internet activities of the Federation and the Earthquake Relief Fund announced that the donation made over the internet has reached $20,000 and the number of e-mail sorrow and condolence messages received by the organization is more that 60,000. Two of the Federation’s Vice Presidents Onur Erim and Mr. Nurettin Caliskan are currently in Turkey helping out on the field. Mr. Bagis shared anecdotes of a telephone conversation with Mr. Caliskan who indicated that the scenes he witnessed are unimaginable… Mr. Caliskan’s own parents and sister lost their homes in Yalova. Secretary General Egemen Bagis said: "The death toll is expected to rise over 40,000 according to the United Nations’ estimates and hundreds of thousands are seriously injured and/or affected. The victims need our help. Our organization’s campaign will hopefully provide some relief to the victims of this tragic disaster. We are grateful to President Clinton, and the U.S. media for their support. At this time we are accepting monetary contributions. 100% of the collected funds will be sent to Turkey. We are asking everyone to send their contributions by writing their checks to FTAA-EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND and mail it to Federation of Turkish American Associations at 821 United Nations Plaza, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10017. Our doors are open to volunteers who can spare time to help us with our mailing, telephone and flyer distribution campaign. Donations can also be charged to MC or VIZA cards through Federation’s web site t http:/www.ftaa.org
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