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June 2, 2009 WWW.AMERICASRELIEF.ORG Exploring Public/Private Partnership: Relief during Times of Peace and Disaster MIAMI, FL-May 28, 2009- Close to 100 government officials, corporations, and non-profit organizations gathered aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship Destiny at the Port of Miami for the Americas Relief Team’s Regional Crisis Relief Annual Luncheon. The event focused primarily on bridging the gaps between public and private sectors in order to Annual Luncheon. The event focused primarily on bridging the gaps between public and private sectors in order to effectively provide relief aid throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. This topic is especially important as we approach the 2009 hurricane season in order to face the challenges and work together to reach our common goal. Sandra Grant Griffiths, Consul General for Jamaica, gave a detailed account of the damage assessed and strategic plans formed from past experiences, as well as needs faced and the importance of humanitarian help during times of disaster; Lieutenant Colonel Dustin Anne Shultz, USAR Joint Planner, U.S. Southern Command, discussed Public/Private Cooperation and how state and private sector involvement is essential in times natural disasters and human crises; and David Bernard, CBS 4 Chief Meteorologist shared i nsight on the upcoming hurricane season. Dr. Teo A. Babun, Jr., Executive Director of AmericasRelief Team presented Excellence in Leadership Awards to Seafreight Agencies, Inc. and Neighbors 4 Neighbors for their efforts in the 2008 Hurricane Relief Initiative. Introduction of officials representing the countries of: Jamaica, Haiti, Barbados, and Canada were made prior to a five course lunch, sponsored by Carnival Cruise Lines aboard the Destiny.

Special Guests Albert Portuguez (left) representing the Dr. Teo A. Babun, Jr. with Sandra Grant Griffiths, Consul General American Red Cross of Greater Miami Cliff Deeds and Mike Murkowski for of Jamaica (far right) joined by Deseirine Taylor and Cheryl Wynter . Deseirine Taylor and Cheryl Wynter . and the Florida Keys and the Florida Keys FedEx Latin America FedEx Latin America Lynne Cameron and Nelly Rubio Lt. Col. Dustin A. Shultz, USAR Joint accepting the Excellence in David Ross , Executive VP for Seafreight Planner with Maj. Edward Giles, Leadership Award on behalf of Agencies accepting the Excellence in Canadian Forces Exchange Office Neighbors4Neighbors. Leadership Award for efforts throughout U.S. Southern Command the 2008 hurricane Initiative.

Event Speakers Key note Speaker Lt Col Dustin Anne Dr. Teo A. Babun, Jr., Executive Consul General of Jamaica , Sandra Shultz discussing the importance Director of AmericasRelief Team Grant Griffiths speaking about Public/Private Cooperation. introducing event speakers. humanitarian assistance in times of crisis. crisis. CBS 4, Chief Meteorologist, David Bernard, sharing about the upcoming hurricane season.

ABOUT AMERICAS RELIEF TEAM: AmericasRelief Team is a nonprofit organization formed by a collaboration of corporations and nonprofit organizations to expedite relief to the Caribbean and Latin America in response to natural disasters and human crises. AmericasRelief Team focuses on coordinating logistics through guidance, education, and state-of-the-art techniques while planning and implementing effective distribution of humanitarian aid. AmericasRelief Team also coordinates storage and transportation through its members’ assistance. AmericasRelief Team members include top executives from Carnival Corporation; FedEx Latin America; Feed the Children; Lucent Technologies; Pharmed Group Corp.; Caribbean Central America Action (CCAC); (CCAC); Florida Florida Stevedoring; Stevedoring; G.O.A.L., G.O.A.L., Inc.; Inc.; Miami-Dade Miami-Dade Aviation Aviation Department; Port of Miami Terminal Operating Co. (POMTOC), Seaboard Marine; Florida Association for Volunteer Action in the Caribbean and the Americas (FAVACA); Food for the Poor; Gordon, Reyes & Co.; Harvest International; Pan American Development Foundation (PADF); World City Media; Enterprise Florida, World Vision-South Florida, American Red Cross, Baptist Health and Cross International Special. -----------------------------------------------#---------------------------------------------