[Jewelry making - Article 00044] - Re: [Orchid] Katrina the Killer

[Charles D. Lein]

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September 2, 2005

    An Open Letter To Stuller Customers, Vendors, Friends and
    Associates: 

    We have had numerous calls and emails inquiring of our well being
    and that of our families. While we have encountered some
    interruptions with our telephone and carrier services, we are fully
    operational and only missed one day of servicing our customers. These
    inconveniences are minor compared with the immense devastation along
    the Gulf Coast regions of Mississippi, Alabama, Southeast Louisiana
    and New Orleans. Most of our associates' families have physically
    fared well; however many have relatives that lived in this ravaged
    area. 

    The news media accounts do not completely capture the immediate
    feeling of loss many people of this area are beginning to grasp.
    Homes are completely destroyed or severely damaged by wind and water,
    while many loved ones are still unable to communicate with one
    another. Most evacuated with few possessions and belongings, and many
    are being housed in the Lafayette area by Stuller associates for an
    unknown period of time. There are numerous challenges, which will
    need to be resolved in the weeks and months to come. 

    Lafayette, Louisiana was spared the destruction of the hurricane and
    is now assisting thousands of evacuees. Numerous trials await all of
    us as we help these people to put their lives back together. Simple
    things that we take for granted are no longer the norm. Today, clean,
    dry clothing, hot showers, toothbrushes, medication are all precious
    commodities for many. Tomorrow, many will begin the process of
    burying their loved ones. In the weeks to come, most will focus on
    the future with questions of work and schools for their children. We
    are saddened and deeply touched. 

    As a responsible citizen in this time of need, Stuller has
    established the Stuller, Inc. Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund at the
    Community Foundation of Acadiana. This fund will have 100% of every
    dollar given to it sent to agencies that can make a difference to the
    hundreds of thousands of needy people affected by Hurricane Katrina.
    The Community Foundation of Acadiana is a qualified tax deductible
    organization. We will direct all the money in the Stuller, Inc.
    Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund to the relief organizations that need
    it the most. 

    If you want to make a contribution to assist with the horrific
    aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, please write a check payable to
    Community Foundation of Acadiana/Stuller Katrina Relief Fund and send
    to: 

    P.O. Box 3892
    Lafayette, LA 70502-3892	

Thank you and God bless. 
 
Charles D. Lein
President/COO	
Stuller, Inc.

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