New York, NY – Tuesday November 1, 2011 – RTS Unified Communications in conjunction with its key manufacturer partners held a charity fundraiser in Jersey City, NJ.
RTS hosted a benefit dinner in support of The Port Authority PBA Widow's and Children's Fund on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. This fund was established to provide and maintain bereavement benefits to aid and assist Port Authority PBA officers and their families in the immediate aftermath of an accidental injury or death.
The event was held at Henry’s on the Hudson Restaurant in Jersey City, NJ. Restaurant manager Tony Kaszuba provided guests with an exquisite four course dinner with wine pairings. The riverfront locale provided stunning views of the Hudson Harbor, Manhattan skyline and World Trade Center.
Our top manufacturer partners including KBZ Communications, Sapphire Marketing, Projection Design, VSO Marketing, ClearOne, Milestone AV, SurgeX, Stewart Film, Kramer, Lutron, Middle Atlantic, ScanSource, Almo and Revolabs fully sponsored the evening with Nick’s Towing Services providing chartered transportation. With their help, RTS was able to raise $10,000 for the Widow’s and Children’s Fund. We would like to thank our partners for their generous contributions.
RTS annually hosts charity events and sponsors a different charity each year. “As part of our ongoing commitment, RTS Unified Communications is pleased to support local charities. We all appreciate the hard work and commitment to our safety in the Tri‐state area that the PAPD provides,” said John J. Pepe, CEO of RTS Unified Communications.
Retired Chief Joseph Morris was the guest speaker. On September 11, 2001, as Commanding Officer LaGuardia Airport, he responded to and took part in the rescue and recovery operations following the attacks on the World Trade Center.
“Over the past 10 years, 37 men and women of the Port Authority Police department have passed away leaving behind young families. These were men and women who came to work every day just like you and I, except that they went to work to protect us and protect our freedom. Our heartfelt thanks for all of their contributions and to all of the men and women of the Port Authority Police Department,” said George Meglio, VP Business Development.
Mission Statement of the Port Authority PBA Widow’s and Children’s Fund
Incorporated on March 2, 2004, the Port Authority PBA Widow's and Children's Fund was established to provide and maintain bereavement benefits to aid and assist Port Authority PBA Officers and their families in the immediate aftermath of an accidental injury or death. The fund also aims to improve and advance both the physical and emotional well‐being of widows and children of disabled and deceased police officers. Widows and children receive support regarding medical, legal, educational, psychiatric, and social welfare issues. The constant goal of the fund is to promote an active interest in the civic, cultural, social, and moral welfare of widows and children of deceased police officers. The Port Authority PBA Widow's and Children's Fund is supported by individual and corporate donations, as well as by fund‐raising events held throughout the year. The fund has no paid staff; volunteers from the Port Authority Police and civilian communities organize and manage all fund
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About RTS Unified Communications
RTS Unified Communications is an industry‐certified leading provider of design/build, engineering, project management, integration services and support for AV/IT clients. Our core strengths include telecommunications, infrastructure, audiovisual, security and information technology services. RTS provides a complete after care support model including a helpdesk to support client’s AV systems. The company is headquartered in New York and has offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina and Colorado. For more information please visit www.rtsunicom.com. Contact: George Meglio