Industry Consolidation

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Thought I would give the group a heads up on Mondays announcement.

For Immediate Release

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MOLD REMEDIATION SPECIALISTS (IAMRS)

ANNOUNCES MERGER WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (EEF)

MERGER WILL CREATE THE LARGEST, OLDEST AND ONLY CHARITY DEALING WITH

INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND MOLD RELATED ISSUES

Washington, DC & Houston, TX „o February 9th, 2004 „o The

International Association of Mold Remediation Specialists (IAMRS)

announced today the merger of its membership into the worlds largest

environmental charity focusing on environmental, health and safety

issues. This merger will pave the way for the nearly 500 members of

IAMRS to provide a new depth and breadth to the EEFs existing

membership base of over 5,000.

Past President of IAMRS, Mr. Bob , applauds the boards¡¦

unanimous decision to merge with the EEF as ¡§a major step forward in

the servicing and recognition for our members¡¨. Mr.

continued, ¡§This merger was a natural fit for both groups. The EEF

is recognized globally as the leader in Indoor Air Quality and Mold

related issues and now with the addition of the largest and most

acclaimed membership in mold remediation, our combined strength and

knowledge base is second to none.¡¨

The merger of IAMRS into the EEF is to be fully complete within a

few short months. IAMRS board of directors will be taking key

strategic rolls in the EEF, including committee chair positions and

selected appointments to various Federal and State agency committee

the EEF enjoys.

Bates, EEF President, echoed Mr. enthusiasm by

adding ¡§The IAMRS, not unlike many other organizations with

memberships ranging from 200 to 2,000, possess a deep domain

knowledge represented by its membership who is leaders in their

respective industries. The EEF has become home to many such

organizations over our 15 year history and we welcome, with great

anticipation and open arms, the active participation of the IAMRS

members.¡¨

Troy E. , EEF Executive Director and architect of the merger,

said, ¡§The EEF has never practiced a growth strategy by acquisition,

however, with the overwhelming number of relatively small, quality

environmental associations struggling to stay alive in today¡¦s

economy, the EEF makes the best opportunity for the members to grow

and be part of a thriving, established and well connected

organization. I can¡¦t wait to tap into the knowledge base of the

IAMRS and share it through out our entire membership.¡¨

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of information regarding hazards to human health and threats to the

environment with particular emphasis on hazards or threats which are

associated with occupying, purchasing, selling or owning

residential, commercial or industrial property; testing

methodologies and procedures to detect such hazards and threats; and

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