For Immediate Release Contact: Leonard Shostak Telephone: 212-937-7654 Email: lshostak@boxofrain.com Contact: Peter Osterman Telephone: 718.622.2492 ext. 5119 Email: peter.ostermann@cancer.org Box of Rain President Leonard Shostak to Head New Junior Board for the American Cancer Society's Brooklyn Regional Office Leonard H. Shostak, president of Box of Rain LLC, a Brooklyn-based business development and event consulting firm, will be spearheading the formation of a new Junior Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society, Brooklyn. The new Junior Board (JB) will help raise awareness of the Brooklyn Office's current programs and services in the community and support the Office's expansion through fund raising, technical assistance and professional expertise. The JB will be provided with the opportunity to build leadership skills while learning about cancer and related issues and the ongoing challenges facing the non-profit sector. American Cancer Society Brooklyn and Mr. Shostak are seeking emerging leaders and active networkers who are interested in building social and business connections while helping raise funds and awareness. Junior Board members will be invited to spearhead individual projects, such as in-kind drives or benefit parties, help with the annual Gala, or organize a neighborhood Relay for Life. Junior Board members may also have the opportunity to serve on committees for existing events and volunteer at events or in programs. For more information about the Junior Board and how you can help American Cancer Society, Brooklyn, please contact Leonard Shostak by calling 212-937-7911 or e-mailing lshostak@boxofrain.com. About the American Cancer Society, Brooklyn Like all of the American Cancer Society's local offices, the Brooklyn office focuses on service (providing free, expert help to patients and families, offering free mammograms), as well as raising funds to pay for these programs and the national American Cancer Society research program. Since its inception in New York City in 1913, The American Cancer Society has grown into one of the largest nonprofit health organizations in the US. In addition to raising research dollars, American Cancer Society is committed to having a significant public health impact on cancer. The American Cancer Society, Brooklyn works toward these goals nationally and on a local level with the major goal of cutting Brooklyn's cancer mortality in half by the year 2015. Contact: Peter Ostermann Phone number: 718.622.2492 ext. 5119 Email: peter.ostermann@cancer.org Web Site: http://www.cancer.org About Box of Rain LLC Box of Rain is a New York City-based business development and event production consultancy. We focus on helping small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs take their business to the next level through smart marketing and strategic planning. In addition, Box of Rain produces entertaining and informative events that build community connections for businesses and charitable causes. Contact: Leonard Shostak Phone number: (212) 937-7911 Address: PO Box 633 New York, NY 10156 Web Site: http://www.boxofrain.com ###