June 22, 2005 E-Mail news update information
 
 
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Henderson Chamber of Commerce Joins Nevada Statewide Effort

Henderson, Nevada - The Henderson Chamber of Commerce partners with ASP-Nevada Schools Recycling Program to financially support Nevada's K-12 public schools. Randy Robison, the Executive Director of the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), says: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the Henderson Chamber of Commerce into this exciting partnership. The Henderson Chamber is a major force in the southern Nevada business community and we couldn’t be happier that they have decided to join us in this venture to benefit the students in our public schools.” Since 1945, the Henderson Chamber of Commerce has been a private, non-profit voluntary organization dedicated to the growth and progress of the community of Henderson. Together, the business and professional men and women of the Chamber promote the civic, commercial and industrial development of our city. The area's economic well being is directly related to the caliber of work that is done by the Chamber, in cooperation and support of their 1200 plus membership base. For more information on the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, click on the following hyperlink: http://hendersonchamber.com/main.cfm

 
Nevada State Bank signs Co-Venture with Henderson Chamber of Commerce to Support Nevada's K-12 Public Schools


Henderson, Nevada. A few days after the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt the ASP Nevada Schools Recycling Program, a co-venture partnership was formed with Nevada State Bank to become an "Official Retail Banking Drop-Off Site" for consumers across the great state of Nevada to drop-off their used inkjet/printer cartridges and cell phones at any Nevada State Bank branch location.
Nevada State Bank has 68 branches and more than 86 ATMs statewide and serves 18 different Nevada communities. It is the fourth largest bank in Nevada with more than $3.1 billion in assets. The bank has 35 supermarket banking centers with the majority located in Smith's Food and Drug supermarkets. Nevada State Bank is a full-service bank offering a complete range of consumer, small business, real estate and corporate banking services. For more information on this partnership, click on the following hyperlink: http://www.americas-schools.org/partners/nsb
Wells Fargo Bank becomes a Drop-Off Site for Henderson Chamber of Commerce's New Recycling Program for K-12 public schools


Las Vegas, Nevada - Approximately 7 days after the Henderson Chamber of Commerce gained a commitment from Nevada State Bank, Wells Fargo followed their lead to actively support Nevada's K-12 schools through the ASP Nevada Schools Recycling Program.
Wells Fargo Bank of Nevada became an "Official Retail Banking Drop-Off Site" for consumers across the great state of Nevada to drop-off their used inkjet/printer cartridges and cell phones at any Wells Fargo Retail branch office across the state. For more information on this partnership, click on the following hyperlink:
http://www.americas-schools.org/partners/wfb

 
Utah Restaurant Association's "Official Bleeding and Burn Control Care Kit" - A Must For Every Restaurant, Home, Office and Kitchen

Salt Lake City, Utah: The Utah Restaurant Association, a partner of the America's Schools Program, launched an initiative promoting the Recycling Program among its members two months ago and has now committed to partnering with America's Schools to promote the revolutionary Bleeding and Burn Control products. These products are essential to every restaurant, kitchen, business and home. The kits contain the revolutionary Actcel Hemostatic Gauze. For information on the Bleeding and Burn Control products, please click on http://www.americas-schools.org/partners/actsys.
Michigan Department of Transportation Joins ASP to Support Michigan's K-12 Public Schools

Lansing, Michigan - Michigan's Department of Transportation has joined the ASP Michigan Schools Recycling Program. We are excited to have our second State Department of Transportation on board.", said Don Baird, the America's Schools CEO. The "Transpo Club" of the Michigan Department of Transportation will take the lead in this recycling program. For more information on the Michigan Department of Transportation or their "Transpo Club", click on the following hyperlink: http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/


Nevada Power and Sierra Pacific Power Press Release

Las Vegas /Reno Nevada - On June 14, 2005, Nevada Power and Sierra Pacific Power announced their co-venture partnership that sets the standard of K-12 support for every other public utility company across the United States. Through these two utility companies, the ASP Nevada Schools Recycling Program will be introduced to over 1.2 million homes/customers across the state of Nevada, starting in the NPC/SPPC August billing statements. To read the NPC/SPPC Press Release, click here: To read the NPC/SPPC Press Release, click here:
http://www.americas-schools.org/Articles/SierraPacific-062005.htm.
Nevada Power Company Website: http://www.nevadapower.com/

Levi Strauss joins the America's Schools Recycling Effort

Las Vegas, Nevada - On June 20, 2005, Levi Strauss joined the Henderson Chamber of Commerce in supporting America's schools by joining the America's Schools Recycling Program. Funds generated by the program will help local schools and other educational programs promoted by the Henderson Chamber of Commerce.
 
 
National Partner News  
Major League Soccer(MLS) Becomes the First to Purchase the ASP- Official Sports Emergency Medical Kit

New York City - After careful consideration, MLS purchased over 80 ASP-Sports Emergency Medical Kits for distribution to all their league teams across the country. For more information on the "Official Sports Emergency Medical Kit".
Click here: http://www.americas-schools.org/partners/actsys/
Thank you MLS! http://www.mlsnet.com/MLS/index.jsp

School House Gourmet Coffee Direct to your Office or Home
SchoolHouse Coffee opens for business July 1


Ever wonder what it would be like to have the taste of freshly roasted coffee beans delivered to your home or office within 24-48 hours of being freshly roasted? School House Coffee offers a truly great tasting coffee for a great cause and at extremely competitive prices. Every order helps fund K-12 schools nationwide. If you would like a taste comparison, we'll send you a sample pack of School House Coffee for free. Click here to find to more or to place an order: www.schoolhousecoffee.com

ASP Enters the Music CD business in partnership with HUM Recordings and Rendezvous Entertainment


Los Angeles, California - ASP, HUM Recording and Rendezvous Entertainment have agreed to a cooperative venture to establish the America's Schools Music Division to help financially support America's K-12 music programs. The first ASP- Music CD is called "A Father's Love" with 13 contributing artist such as Smokey Robinson, Dave Matthews, Phil Collins, Solomon Burke, Michael McDonald and a very special track from James Earl Jones. For more revenue generating opportunities, go online to: www.americas-schools.org/music

Latest Update/ State Restaurant Association News  
ASP Launches with 14 States Restaurant/Hospitality Associations, with another 10 scheduled within the next 60 days
The following state restaurant associations are already underway in promoting the America's Schools National Recycling Program to both their restaurant members and corporate affiliates in each state: South Carolina, Wisconsin, Utah, California, Alabama, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Nevada, Washington D.C. (The National Restaurant Educational Foundation was the industries founding partner for America's schools.)
Maryland Hospitality Educational Foundation Becomes ASP's Newest Member
The America's Schools Recycling Program proudly welcomes Maryland as our latest restaurant/hospitality partner, making Maryland the 15th state restaurant association thus far to come onboard. Welcome Maryland!
 
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