USIACC EXTENDS ITS SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THOSE WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN DISRUPTED WITH CATASTROPHIC LOSSES BY HURRICANE KATRINA USIACC is fully aware of the repercussions of a natural disaster and the rebuilding process thereafter. Last December's disaster due to Tsunami was addressed by USIACC and its premier partner, New York Board of Trade. . Although the overall scope of catastrophe due to Hurricane Katrina and its effects have not yet been determined, USIACC has ready taken steps to help. In addition, USIACC is urging its Board and Members to volunteer help through available bona fide channels. On behalf of USIACC, we request our Members and the Board of Directors to please donate generously. KV Kumar National Chairman Frederick W. Schoenhut Chairman, New York Board of Trade Chairman, USIACC Corporate Adv. Board Sreedhar Kavil Vice Chairman Appen Menon General Counsel Members of the Executive Board: Satish Shah Vivek Talvadkar Hasmukh Shah Linda Finkel-Talvadkar Bharat Bhargava Ashok Sudhakar Kenneth Cutshaw Kesh Nair Ron Mutch Executive Director