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ICIF Creates Michael Vergauwen Education Fund
July 21, 2009
Source: InfoComm
InfoComm Foundation
Memorializes Leader's Commitment to Education and Training
InfoComm International's foundation, the International Communications
Industries Foundation (ICIF), has announced the creation of
a new education fund to recognize the career achievements
of AV industry leader, Michael Vergauwen. Vergauwen, the COO
of AVI Systems and officer of InfoComm International, died
in an accident on June 28.
"Michael's dedication to the industry and to its members
serves as a role model for all InfoComm members," said
Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D., Executive Director, InfoComm International.
"This fund recognizes his dedicated service and will
help more people participate in the AV communications industry."
The Michael Vergauwen Education Fund will foster educational
opportunities, enhancing the audiovisual industry's service
to the public through scholarships, curriculum development,
community engagement and the promotion of careers in the AV
field. Proceeds from investing the fund will be used on an
annual basis to create these new educational opportunities,
while the balance will be maintained to continue to make investments
in the industry on an ongoing basis.
The fund has set an initial target of $100,000 to begin the
activities of the fund. "Da-Lite Screen Company has graciously
directed the ICIF to put their recent $25,000 NEC Best of
InfoComm Award prize and their $25,000 matching donation toward
the Michael Vergauwen Education Fund," said Lemke. "InfoComm
has also set aside $25,000 to match additional donations.
It is our sincere hope that the AV industry will be as generous
as it can to help continue the legacy of Michael Vergauwen."
Companies and individuals wishing to contribute to this fund
should send donations to: Michael Vergauwen Education Fund,
ICIF, 11242 Waples Mill Road, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Checks should be made payable to the International Communications
Industries Foundation. Donations will be tax deductible as
provided by Section 501(c)(3) of the United States International
Revenue Code.
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