Paetec Communications Becomes Corporate Partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad

(July 1, 2005 -- Carlsbad, CA)    Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad welcomes Paetec Communications, Inc., as its newest Silver Corporate Partner. On May 4, 2005, Chris Bantoft, president alternative and strategic channels for Paetec, presented a $10,000 check to Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad board members Patrick Casinelli and Rich Goldman, and chief professional officer Ron Sipiora.   

“At Paetec, we foster an environment that rewards enthusiasm, teamwork, and individual initiative.  This is very similar to the Boys & Girls Club philosophy, which is why this partnership is so special to us,” stated Bantoft.  “Paetec understands the critical role the Boys & Girls Club has in our community.  We are committed to ensuring our youth have a positive and safe place to learn and grow.”

“Paetec’s financial support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad is vital to its successful operation and growth,” stated Rich Goldman, 2005 Kids Campaign Chair.  “We are very grateful for their dedication.”

Paetec Corp., through its operating subsidiary, Paetec Communications, Inc., is a provider of integrated communications services, including local and long distance voice services, data and Internet services, software applications, network integration services, and managed services.  Paetec currently provides these services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, hotels, governmental organizations, financial markets, and affinity groups within its 28-market service area.  The company is headquartered in Fairport, N.Y. For more information about Paetec Communications and its products and services, please visit www.paetec.com or call (760) 431-1455.

Pictured from left to right:  Ron Sipiora, Patrick Casinelli, Chris Bantoft, Rich Goldman.