OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- Attendees of CSP's 2014 Outlook Leadership conference had a special opportunity to support military families who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country via CARRE, the Charitable Alliance of Restaurant & Retail Executives. In total, $101,000 was raised by the CARRE Foundation, with all proceeds benefitting the Folds of Honor Foundation, which supports the spouses and children of soldiers killed or disabled in service to our country.
7-Eleven Inc. president and CEO Joe DePinto presented a record contribution of $50,000 at the conference.
"We applaud the important work of CARRE and its mission to support our industry, its members and our community, and wish you continued success," DePinto said.
"We are in constant awe with the outpouring of support and generosity by members of our industry," said David Jobe, president of CSP Business Media's Leadership Conferences. "To have someone like Joe DePinto, a thought leader in the convenience store community, bestowing such a remarkable donation is truly inspirational. This speaks to the difference we make as a company."
The philanthropic activities of CARRE support a roster of national and global charities that touch lives throughout the country. CARRE Foundation's purpose is to provide leadership through charitable giving while building stronger relationships and bonds within our conference community.
The mission and vision of Folds of Honor Foundation is to provide every spouse and dependent of a wounded or fallen service member the financial opportunity to pursue higher education. Through scholarships and a Children's Fund, which are maintained through ongoing donations, fundraisers and special events, Folds of Honor presents an ongoing tribute to the brave men and women who defended the liberties and peace Americans enjoy daily. According to its website, www.foldsofhonor.org, Folds of Honor Foundation allots 87 cents of each dollar donated to its scholarship programs.
The annual CSP Outlook Leadership conference brought together convenience store and petroleum retailing executive-level retailers and suppliers and was hosted at the Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale, Ariz., from Nov. 16-19, 2014.
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based CSP Business Media, publisher of CSP, Convenience Store Products, FoodService Director and Restaurant Business magazines, is a market-dominant, business-to-business, multi-media communication company specializing in the convenience retailing, restaurant and on-the-go food industries. In addition to its print products, CSP Business Media has an extensive portfolio of online products including e-newsletters (CSP Daily News), websites (CSPnet.com), web conferences, CSPTV and other video products, mobile applications and custom solutions. And CSP Leadership Conferences & Events produces more than 20 major EduNetworking live conferences and focused meetings.
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