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April 1, 2003

Putnam County Land Trust Signs
on First Corporate Sponsor

The Putnam County Land Trust (PCLT) has received its first corporate sponsor as a result of its direct campaign to the local business community. With its annual benefit dinner approaching, PCLT has been working to broaden the reach of the organization. "PCLT cuurently has many wonderful individuals who donate freely of their professional services, however the organization has grown considerably in recent years and has, correspondingly, seen an increasing need for financial assistance. In addition, we feel that there are many businesses that realize the need for environmental protection in Putnam County,” said Hunter Pollock, President of the PCLT. “Judy Terlizzi put together a great presentation and really took the lead in this effort.” Terlizzi is the Vice President for the PCLT.

The first business to respond to the Land Trust’s corporate appeal was the law firm of William G. Sayegh, P.C., in Carmel. “We have always believed in the Land Trust and I’m glad we were the first to recognize and act on this opportunity,” said William Sayegh,ESQ., the firm’s founder. “The need to preserve open space in our County is critical,” he continued.

Check Presentation at the Law Firm of William G. Sayegh, P.C. Pictured left to right are Hunter Pollock, President PCLT, Judy Terlizzi, VP PCLT, James Reitz, Esq and William Sayegh, Esq.

“We are sensitive to the future of our community and when we look ahead in Putnam County, we see the rapid development and congestion continuing to grow. It is a big concern for many people. We felt we needed to take advantage of this opportunity to assist the Land Trust,” added James Reitz, an associate at the firm. "Our support for the land trust will be a continuing effort to benefit the people of Putnam County." The Land Trust has been active in the preservation and stewardship of open space throughout the County.

The Land Trust has put together certain criteria for corporations and sponsorship. “We felt that Sayegh Law was a good fit for us,” said Pollock. The law firm of William G. Sayegh, P.C. is an active benefactor in many community organizations.

“This is a very important first step for us,” said Terlizzi. “It recognizes that local businesses also feel the need to preserve open space.”