Greetings,

As some of you know, Cornerstone supports various charities and worth while causes throughout the United States. Recently we took steps to put an inter-city youth through a local private high school for all four years, including books, clothes as needed, and money for field trips and other costs that might be difficult to pay for. This youth was carefully screened, and along with a great academic background has a sincere desire for the best education possible. A desire on his families part is also crucial. Most private schools are in the suburbs, and overcoming the travel logistics can be difficult, but we feel that the family has the commitment to make this possible.

We have formed a committee, headed up by my wife and several others in our family and the company to actively seek out similar situations where Cornerstone can make a difference in a young person's life. Our goal is to be instrumental in helping further the education of qualified, but disadvantaged youths in our corporate headquarters' home town.

In addition to the above, I have financially supported Youth Villages here in Memphis. For more than 17 years, Youth Villages has strived to provide the best care to emotionally-troubled children and their families. The private, nonprofit organization has developed an array of nationally-recognized programs and services using empirically-validated treatment models to offer children and their families their best chance for long term success.

Besides financial support, which I am now happy to report is being given by Cornerstone, they also need volunteers to get involved with the kids and their families. I am asking any of you here at Memphis to look at getting involved in their various programs. Helping the less fortunate is something many, if not most of us would like to do. Finding a way to do it sometimes is confusing and a little daunting. For those of you interested, please let Sheryl Barton know and she will arrange for more information to be given to you along with a tour of the facilities. Many of you know Mike Bruns with Comtrak. He and his company have been long time supporters, and I know the joy that many of his people have gained in helping those less fortunate than themselves. Many of you have friends at Comtrak, and may already have helped out in some way. I just wanted to let you know that Youth Villages is being supported by Cornerstone and I would love to have many of you involved as well.

Rick Rodell
President/CEO
Cornerstone Systems
Memphis, Tn.
901.842.1017