Press Room

For Immediate Release
November 22, 2004

Media Contacts:

Jamie (Antcliff) Riley
CEDIA
317-328-4336
jriley@cedia.org

Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association to donate electronics to Motivate Our Minds

Indianapolis, Ind. – – The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) will donate top-of-the-line training equipment to Motivate our Minds (MOM), a non-profit organization in Muncie, Ind.

MOM is an after-school tutoring and enrichment program designed to help elementary and middle school students achieve academic and personal success. In a non-threatening environment, students can build self-esteem, develop character and learn valuable life skills. MOM provides after-school extra-curricular activities for children grades one through eight.

CEDIA will be donating products from its members including a Runco International projector, a Stewart film screen and other electronic equipment to help MOM in the learning process.

“CEDIA is pleased to take part in an organization like MOM,” said Ray Lepper, CEDIA president. “With professional-quality training equipment, the children will have a better opportunity to learn and reach their goals.”

Along with CEDIA, Oprah Winfrey and Ball State students are taking part in MOM’s mission. MOM has recently embarked on an expansion campaign to improve both the facility and services. CEDIA’s equipment will be used in the new media room being created.

CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,000 member companies worldwide. CEDIA members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. CEDIA members include Residential Electronics Systems Professionals who have emerged as the “fourth contractor” in the building and remodeling industries alongside electrical, plumbing and HVAC professionals. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association’s Web site at www.cedia.org