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National Infantry Foundation Partners with Gourmet
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Columbus, Georgia – November 7. 2005 –
The National Infantry Foundation is proud to announce a philanthropic
partnership with Columbus Gourmet, Inc. The gourmet food company,
headquartered in Columbus, will adorn the packaging of its specialty
pecan products with the National Infantry Museum logo and information
about plans to build a new National Infantry Museum, and will turn
over a significant percentage of gross sales of those pecans to
the Foundation's capital campaign.
"Columbus Gourmet is committed to helping
raise money for our soldiers, whether they are serving now or served
in the past," said Columbus Gourmet President Bryan Stone.
"The National Infantry Museum will be a premiere facility for
our military’s most humble servant, our Infantryman.”
"We're so grateful for this opportunity to team up with Columbus
Gourmet," said National Infantry Foundation Executive Director
Ben Williams. "Customers who already love these pecans now
get an added benefit of knowing they're contributing to the legacy
of the U.S. Infantryman every time they buy some."
The National Infantry Foundation is more than halfway
toward its goal of raising $75 million for the new museum and Heritage
Park. The 200-acre site linking Columbus and Fort Benning, the Home
of the Infantry, will include a 150,000-square-foot museum, a 7-acre
parade field for Infantry training and change-of-command ceremonies
and a memorial walk of honor.
Stone said it's important for non-profits, such
as the National Infantry Foundation, to create partnerships with
private enterprises in order to sustain their fundraising efforts.
"Ben Williams, Executive Director of the Foundation and Jerry
White, its Chairman, understand that we cannot do justice to this
project without creating these partnerships," Stone said. "Their
vision and commitment to the museum and the foundation are second
to none!”
The newly-packaged pecans are available now, and
special commemorative tins will be available in time for holiday
giving. For information about purchasing the pecans, visit www.columbusgourmet.com.
To learn more about this unique partnership, contact Columbus Gourmet
Marketing Director Michelle Reeves at 706/687-0161 or at mreeves@columbusgourmet.com.
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