AAMCF and AMOA Coin-Op Cares Announce AEI Charity Fund Effort AEI Sponsors Come Together in Annual Fundraising Effort
LAS VEGAS, NV – June 29, 2021 – The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation and the AMOA Coin-Op Cares Education and Charitable Foundation are pleased to announce the formation of the AEI Charity Fund set to debut at the 2022 Amusement Expo International (AEI) next March 15-17 in Las Vegas.
AAMA (American Amusement Machine Association) and AMOA (Amusement & Music Operators Association) have been working closely together over the past couple of years to identify ways the two organizations could collaborate and unify their endeavors at AEI. Creating a unified charity effort was quickly recognized as an ideal opportunity to do just that.
“AAMCF and AMOA Coin-Op Cares have been successful in their respective fundraising efforts throughout the year,” said Tim Zahn, Foundation board member and AMOA lead in the new initiative. “Working together through the AEI Charity Fund is a perfect way to bring our industry together for a common cause at Amusement Expo.”
“Throughout the year, the industry exhibits its superior spirit of generosity by supporting the AAMCF and AMOA Coin-Op Cares,” added David Cohen, AAMCF chairman. “Bringing the industry together at Amusement Expo to support the AEI Charity Fund provides a unique opportunity to give back in one unified effort.”
The new AEI Charity Fund brand perfectly embodies the spirit of the two AEI sponsor’s Foundations coming together at Amusement Expo International to raise funds and support worthwhile philanthropic causes.
Details on the 2022 AEI Charity Fund effort will be announced in the coming months.
About AAMCF: The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation (AAMCF) is a 501©3 organization that raises funds to support charities focused on children, education, and scientific research. Founded in 1983 by members of the American Amusement Machine Association, the AAMCF has made contributions in excess of two million dollars supporting nearly 150 charities.
About the AMOA Coin-Op Cares: The AMOA Coin-Op Cares Education & Charitable Foundation is a not-for-profit 501©3. The Foundation raises funds and awards educational scholarships through programs such as the Wayne E. Hesch Memorial Scholarship Program; supports industry continuing education initiatives; and provides financial resources to other charitable organizations that fit within the Foundation’s scope and mission.
About AAMA: The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) is an international, not-for-profit 501©6 trade organization representing the manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and location owner/operators for the coin-operated amusement industry. Our mission is to preserve, protect and promote our industry through legislative advocacy, education, events, networking, and member programs. About AMOA: The Amusement and Music Operators Association (AMOA) is a national not-for-profit 501©6 trade association. For 72 years, AMOA has been the voice of, and advocate for, those individuals and companies engaged in the currency-activated amusement, vending, music and family entertainment equipment business.