Buying A Piece Of All-America

Huntington News, Huntington, NY
June 7, 2001
Provided by Burrelle's Information Services

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce has kicked-off its "Buy-a-Mile" campaign to help raise the neccessary funds to send a team to represent the Town of Huntington at the All-America City finals June 21 to 23 in Atlanta.

The Town was recently named a finalist and will join 29 other cities competing for the All-America City designation, the nation's oldest and most prestigious civic recognition program. Presented by the National Civic League and Allstate Insurance Company, the award recognizes communities in which citizens, government, business and non-profit organizations demonstrate successful resolution of critical community issues.

"We know what the rest of the country will know in a few weeks, that Huntington is number one," said Dennis Sneden, chief executive officer of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. "Becoming a finalist is an extraordinary accomplishment brought on by tireless efforts of all who have been involved in the process. I am confident that the spirit of Huntington will come through in raising the funds needed to send our team to Atlanta."

"Buy-A-Mile" sponsors can purchase as little as 1/10th of a mile for $5 or a full mile for $50 or several miles, to help finance the approximately 2,000 mile round trip. "Miles" can be purchased at the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. Call [phone number] for more information.