ACEF budget to fund robust public education program

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation's Board of Directors has approved a $377,000 budget tofund a robust public education program that includes presence on popular social media platforms suchas YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram as well as a greatly enhanced website featuring a and engagement in traditional print media.

said ACEF President John Albanese. Albanese added.

ACEF Vice President Barry Stuppler described the new budget as Stuppler, who is spearheading ACEF's fundraising campaign, noted that the ACEF Board iswilling to roll up its collective sleeves and work to implement the educational programs, he said. ACEF is funded entirely by donations.

During its April 10 meeting the ACEF Board elected two new members and named an executive director.Brett Charville and Don Kettering are the newly elected board members. They replace Jack Young, whoresigned due to his inability to attend Board meetings, and Beth Deisher, who relinquished her boardseat and secretary officer position to become the executive director, effective April 1.

ACEF is a 501(C)3 non-profit corporation with Public Charity status. For news and informative articles aswell as information on how to donate, visit ACEF's website: acefonline.org