Connecticut Audubon Society Honors Fujitsu Senior Vice President Lorne Wilson With...

Connecticut Audubon Society Honors Fujitsu Senior Vice President Lorne Wilson
With 2008 David Engelman Volunteer Benchmark Award

FAIRFIELD, Conn., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Connecticut Audubon Society
recently presented its annual David Engelman Volunteer Benchmark Award to
Fujitsu Senior Vice President Lorne Wilson for his tireless volunteer service
and contributions to the organization. Wilson has been a member of the
Connecticut Audubon board of directors for three years, and during that time
has played a crucial role in key fundraising and volunteer campaigns.

The Connecticut Audubon Society is a non-profit statewide organization that
promotes conservation of Connecticut's environment through science-based
education and advocacy focused on the state's bird populations and habitats.
The David Engelman Volunteer Benchmark Award is the Connecticut Audubon's
highest honor, and is awarded annually by the board of directors to a selected
individual or individuals whose efforts on behalf of the organization have
significantly enhanced its mission.

Wilson's accomplishments during his three-year tenure on the Connecticut
Audubon board include: spearheading the $1.3 million grant of Fujitsu
technology--the single largest-ever corporate grant to the organization--which
will continue to serve the Connecticut Audubon centers, students, visitors,
educators and staff for years to come; enlisting Fujitsu as a sponsor and
providing ongoing support for the organization's annual golf tournament
fundraiser; and, using his involvement as board member of the Junior Seau
Foundation to bring eight California inner city children to Connecticut every
summer to experience the natural environment firsthand at Connecticut Audubon
facilities.

"Lorne has gone above and beyond in his service to our organization during his
entire time on the board," said Robert Martinez, president, Connecticut
Audubon Society. "We congratulate and offer our deepest appreciation to him
for setting such a stellar standard for giving and caring on behalf of
Connecticut Audubon."

Wilson was presented with the award at the 110th annual meeting held on
October 4 in Fairfield, where a number of friends and colleagues sent their
support, including: Marc Benioff, chairman and chief executive officer,
Salesforce.com; Junior Seau, former NFL player and founder/president of the
Junior Seau Foundation; Nikolai Gallo, co-founder of Rackable Systems; and,
Pat Cathey, senior vice president and general manager of Avnet. "Lorne defines
the word 'servant' and will do anything to help a friend or a cause," said
June Jones, former NFL quarterback and current head football coach, Southern
Methodist University. "What he does and what he says are one and the same."

Connecticut Audubon Society operates the historic Birdcraft Museum as well as
other nature facilities in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret, as
well as an EcoTravel office in Essex. Through its conservation advocacy
efforts, Connecticut Audubon Society provides leadership and key information
on environmental issues to state legislators, policymakers and citizens. The
organization also manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state, preserving
over 2,600 acres of wildlife habitat, and serves over 200,000 people annually,
including 60,000 children reached through school programs, summer camps, scout
groups and special events. Working exclusively in Connecticut for over 100
years, Connecticut Audubon Society is an independent organization, not
affiliated with any national or government group. For more information, visit
www.ctaudubon.org.

Media Contacts:
Mara Neville
Connecticut Audubon Society
203-259-6305, Ext. 103
mneville@ctaudubon.org

SOURCE Connecticut Audubon Society

Mara Neville of Connecticut Audubon Society, +1-203-259-6305 Ext. 103,
mneville@ctaudubon.org