Independent Business Owners Association Partners To Provide $1 Million In Hurricane Katrina Relief says Fred Harteis

IBOs, Quixtar, and Alticor have already contributed more than $1 million. – Fred Harteis

Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 15, 2005 – Fred Harteis, Past President of The Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI, www.iboai.com), thanks Independent Business Owners (IBOs) for their continuing support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. “Our members’ broad-based generosity includes contributing to the American Red Cross through Quixtar.com,” notes Harteis.

“IBOs affiliated with Quixtar are deeply saddened by the tremendous loss suffered in the region tragically struck by Hurricane Katrina,” says Fred Harteis. “The disaster affected more than 3,500 members of our trade association who reside in the gulf region, so we are very motivated to do whatever we can to help,” states Fred Harteis.

“To date, our Independent Business Owner members have contributed more than $130,000 to the American Red Cross at Quixtar.com. The company will match all contributions up to $250,000, so we’re more than halfway there,” says Fred Harteis. “IBOs have been contributing in many ways to the relief efforts. One recent IBO event raised more than $270,000 for relief efforts. Donations continue to pour in,” says Fred Harteis.

“In addition to Quixtar’s match grant program, the company contributed $250,000 to support the efforts of four relief organization,” explains Fred Harteis. “Also, the company sent numerous truckloads of product through International Aid, another relief organization.”

“We continue to hold all the victims of Hurricane Katrina and their families in our thoughts and prayers,” says Fred Harteis.

Contributions to the American Red Cross can be made at www.Quixtar.com.



About the IBOAI
“The official Trade Association, IBOAI is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (IBOs) throughout North America,” states Fred Harteis, Past President of IBOAI. Governed by a Board of Directors, the IBOAI:
• Protects the best interests of IBOs and serves as an advocate in IBO issues.
• Promotes and protects the integrity of the Independent Business Ownership Plan.
• Ensures that the business opportunity today is as good or better for future generations.
• Acts as an advisory group to Quixtar Inc. and Quixtar Canada Corp.
The IBOAI Board of Directors Executive Committee includes IBOs Billy Florence, President, Greg Duncan, Vice President, Don Wilson, Secretary/Treasurer, Fred Harteis, Past President, Jody Victor, Angelo Nardone, Steve Woods, Tim Foley, and Mark Crawford.

Related Links:
IBOAI www.iboai.com
Fred Harteis http://www.iboai.com/IBOAI_ExecutiveCommittee.asp
Quixtar www.quixtar.com

Contact Information

Connie Altschwager

Executive Director

Independent Business Owners Association International

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