OPAF EXTENDS DEADLINE OF SEARCH FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

OPAF EXTENDS DEADLINE OF SEARCH FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Jeffrey S. Reznick

8/25/2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jeff Reznick - 202-223-8878

OPAF EXTENDS DEADLINE IN SEARCH FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

(WASHINGTON, DC) August 25, 2004 - The Executive Committee of the
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF) has extended its search
for individuals who wish to serve the U.S. orthotics and prosthetics
(O&P) community through membership on the board of directors of O&P's
official philanthropy.

*The new deadline for filing nominations is 5:00 PM EST Monday, August
30, 2004.*

The OPAF Executive Committee, as the organization's nominating
committee, coordinates nominations to the OPAF Board of Directors,
presenting these nominations to the entire OPAF Board each fall.

At this juncture, nominees are needed for the following two positions:

- O&P practitioner representative

- At-large representative

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Complete nomination details and the required nomination form are
available on the OPAF web site at:
<URL Redacted>.

Both self-nominations and second-party nominations are welcome.

Nominees should have appropriate background, a history of 501c3
nonprofit committee/volunteer work alongside a familiarity with and
dedication to fundraising, and a strong commitment to the primary
mission of the Fund: to enable individuals with physical
disabilities-especially those served by members of the O&P community -to
enjoy the rewards of personal achievement, physical fitness, and social
interaction.

OPAF operates according to the best practices described in Standards
foExcellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit
Sector, c1998 Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations.

In advance of preparing the required application, nominees are
encouraged to read and familiarize themselves with the responsibilities
and duties described in this publication, which is conveniently
available online at:
<URL Redacted>

Please direct questions to Jeffrey S. Reznick, Ph.D., OPAF Executive
Director/Senior Research Fellow, <Email Address Redacted> ; tel 202-223-8878.

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OPAF is a 501c3 public charity, the official philanthropy of the U.S.
orthotics and prosthetics community, established in 1995 by the Orthotic
and Prosthetic National Office. Dedicated initially to providing
financial and in-kind support to the 1996 Paralympics, OPAF now
generates its own initiatives through partnerships with individuals,
organizations and institutions engaged in raising public awareness of
disability and improving the quality of rehabilitation medicine, science
and technology.

As a community-focused nonprofit organization, OPAF aims primarily to
enable individuals with physical disabilities-especially those served by
members of the orthotics and prosthetics community-to enjoy the rewards
of personal achievement, physical fitness, and social interaction.

All contributions to OPAF are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of
U.S. law, and annual sponsorships of OPAF, its programs, and its
fundraisers are available to every individual, institution, and company
inside and beyond the O&P community. For more information about
sponsorship opportunities contact OPAF at 1666 K Street NW, Suite 440,
Washington, DC 20006, Tel. 202 223-2878, email <Email Address Redacted> , or visit
<URL Redacted>

For complete information about current OPAF programs, please visit
www.opfund.org.