Global Electronic Technology, Inc. (GET) Founder/CEO, Steven H. Bryson, Challenges Businesses to Give Back
Business Leader named Humanitarian of the Year by XBIZ - Seeks Donations to Feed 40,000 Through the Never Forgotten Foundation (NFF)
CYPRESS, CA – February 15th, 2010 – Steven H. Bryson, founder and CEO of Global Electronic Technology, Inc. (GET) and OrbitalPay LLC, was honored by XBIZ with its first-ever Humanitarian Award at the organization’s annual awards ceremony on February 10th in Hollywood, CA. During his acceptance speech, Bryson issued a challenge to other businesses to give back in meaningful ways that would make a difference in the world.
“For the past two years at GET, our staff did not dress up for the Christmas parties. Instead, we dressed down, rolled up our sleeves and fed the hungry at the Long Beach Rescue Mission,” Bryson said to the thousands in attendance at the awards ceremony, “This past year, we provided 20,000 meals. I challenge all of you to help us double that this year.”
Mr. Bryson funded the purchase of food for the 20,000 meals through his non-profit charity organization, The Never Forgotten Foundation. He then joined his staff in delivering the food to the hungry in the 27-foot-long truck he had rented earlier that morning to help haul the food to its destination.
“Writing a check is easy – if you are able to do it, you should,” added Bryson, “The hard part is showing up and giving your time and effort. If we all get together and donate our money and our time, we can make the world a better place.”
Bryson, who served in the 82nd Airborne Division, started the Never Forgotten Foundation in 2008 to provide funding and aid to children who have lost their parents due to the war. He has expanded its mission to serve the poverty-stricken and under-privileged in the world, starting first in local communities, but reaching beyond local boundaries to provide humanitarian assistance to areas facing disaster.
To donate money and/or time to help meet the challenge to provide 40,000 meals to the hungry this year, please go to the Never Forgotten Foundation (NFF) website at www.neverforgottenfoundation.com or call 888-775-1500.
About Global Electronic Technology, Inc. (GET)
Global Electronic Technology, Inc. (GET) is a leading technology provider of end-to-end payment processing solutions, including virtual terminal, payment gateway, GET Shop, on-line ACH, loyalty and gift card programs. Founded in 2000 by Steven H. Bryson and currently privately-owned, GET has grown to epitomize the word “global”, by offering state-of–the-art payment processing product and services to diversified industries, extending from retail to internet-based transactions in the worldwide payment industry. For more information about GET’s products and services, please visit www.gettrx.com or call (888) 775-1500.
About Never Forgotten Foundation (NFF)
The Never Forgotten Foundation is an international charity organization whose beneficiaries are orphaned children of war and poverty. NFF also works to support families and provides assistance to men, women, and children in need. The Never Forgotten Foundation, based in Cypress, California is the brainchild of Steven H. Bryson, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Global Electronic Technology, Inc. (GET), a leading technology provider of payment processing solutions. To donate to Never Forgotten Foundation, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, please visit www.neverforgottenfoundation.com or call (888) 775-1500.
About OrbitalPay, LLC
OrbitalPay, LLC is an innovative payment solution that offers online billing solutions for web-based companies in e-commerce, retail and small businesses. The added benefits include web traffic analysis, market coaching for low-volume merchants, risk management for high-risk vendors, MPA3 certified, and credit card fraud prevention. OrbitalPay,LLC provides secure transaction services and offers industry innovative fraud- scrubbing for merchant accounts from the premiere hybrid PSP. For more information, please visit www.orbitalpay.com or call (888) 776-8801.
20,000 meals for the holiday season!
Long Beach, California - November 24, 2009 – Steve Bryson is a successful businessman running multiple companies including a merchant credit card processing firm as well as a record label, socially conscientious, and a highly resourceful man. In addition, he possesses a heart of gold, evidenced by his actions Monday night.
Bryson, Chief Executive Officer of the Cypress-based Global Electronic Technology, Inc. (GET) and founder of Never Forgotten Foundation (NFF), a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization donated 2,500 pounds of turkey and other meat products, 700lbs of ground beef, 1000lbs of chicken as well as enough canned and dried food to feed over 10,000 people. Other items consisted of thousands of pounds of canned vegetables, breakfast items, and bags of flour, sugar, pasta, and rice to help make the holiday season brighter to those who frequent the Long Beach Rescue Mission (LBRM) every day.
I have long held the belief that charity should began at home. When we arrived last year during our initial donation and saw the long lines of people around the building and the dire need for food at the shelter, I wanted to make certain that we would more than double our efforts this year. It is my heartfelt desire to ensure that at least during this holiday season, not a single person in Long Beach would go hungry,” states Steven H. Bryson.
These annual donations, solely funded by Bryson, has enabled him to develop key relationships with many local businesses such as Costco in Cypress as well as Smart & Final stores in Cypress and Lakewood to help provide well-balanced and nutritional meals for the homeless. With the collaboration of many who were gracious in their donations or gave discounts on purchased items, Bryson was able to maximize the amount of people fed. He also enlisted the help of his GET employees, who showed up in mass to help unload the massive amount of food from the 27 foot truck that was rented this very purpose.
"The amount of food purchased has never been seen before. We felt fortunate to have been part of such a great deed,"; said Nick Espinosa, owner of Signal Hill's Casa de Carne, who also donated hundred of pounds of patties, sausage links, and crab cakes.
Last year, Bryson donated what was estimated to be enough food for 8,000 meals. This year Fred Sigrist, Director of Food Service at the LBRM, estimated that Bryson has exceeded the previous donation for an estimated 20,000 meals.
According to LBRM President and Chief Executive Officer Reverend James Lewis, "This is the time of year when many people are drawn to think about others, which is a blessing. We provide immediate needs which begin with a meal and a hand-up to start a positive change in their lives."
News source CNN reported last week that at least one million children a month in the United States have no food security. This suggests that they skip a meal or a full day of food at least once a month. The NFF beneficiaries are orphaned children of war and poverty along with any persons in need. During this financial crisis, the amount of impoverished children has increased dramatically. With this as food for thought, Bryson decided that it was his civil duty to prevent as many Long Beach children as possible from going hungry during this holiday season.
Philanthropy is highly valued and commonplace in the Bryson household. His daughter, Samantha Bryson, volunteers at the shelter each week. His son, Scott Bryson, is a paratrooper with the U.S. Army Special Forces Unit 82nd Airborne Division and has just returned from fifteen (15) months of combat deployment in Iraq.
About Global Electronic Technology, Inc. (GET)
Global Electronic Technology, Inc. (GET) is a leading technology provider of end-to-end payment processing solutions, including virtual terminal, payment gateway, GETShop, on-line ACH, loyalty and gift card programs. Founded in 2000 by Steven H. Bryson and currently privately-owned, GET had grown to epitomize the word “global”, by offering state-of–the-art payment processing product and services to diversified industries, extending from retail to internet-based transactions in the worldwide payment industry. For more information about our products and services, please visit us atwww.gettrx.com or contact us at (888)775-1500.
About Never Forgotten Foundation (NFF)
The Never Forgotten Foundation is an international charitable organization whose beneficiaries are orphaned children of war and poverty. NFF also works to support families and provides assistance to men, women, and children in need. The Never Forgotten Foundation www.neverforgottenfoundation.com, based in Cypress, California is the brainchild of Steven H. Bryson, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Global Electronic Technology, Inc.(GET), a leading technology provider of payment processing solutions (www.gettrx.com). To donate to Never Forgotten Foundation, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, please visit www.neverforgottenfoundation.org or call (888)775-1500.
About Long Beach Rescue Mission (LBRM)
Since 1972, the Long Beach Rescue Mission provides food, clothing, shelter and spiritual guidance to the homeless and less fortunate people of the community. To find out more about how to donate to LBRM, visit www.LBRM.com
CYPRESS, CA - July 25th, 2008 - Bryson announces International Children’s Charity Organization
The Bryson family announced today a new international charity organization whose beneficiaries are orphaned children of war and poverty. The Never Forgotten Foundation (www.neverforgottenfoundation.com), based in Cypress, California is the brainchild of Steven H. Bryson, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Global Electronic Technology, Inc.(GET), a leading technology provider of payment processing solutions (www.gettrx.com).
“The reach of this new charity will be worldwide. Unlike many non-profit organizations who contribute a small percentage of all funds donated, we will use 100 cents on every dollar for this fund. We plan to pay for the administration of this charity ourselves for as long as we can. Even though the charity is in its infancy, I have no doubt of its success. When it comes to helping and caring for children, Scott and Samantha are all heart. In addition, we are looking for any other organizations that are willing to donate to this cause. We will be hosting fund raising dinners and other efforts in order to expand the NFF reach. We want to educate and teach sustainability. It’s the 'teach to fish' vs. 'give a fish' approach. We have given a great deal in the past to many people and causes. Up until now, we have kept it quiet and close to our hearts, but this will be different. We are looking to inspire other organizations and individuals,” states Steve Bryson.
The charity, which has garnered the support and donations of local prominent businesses and individuals, was inspired by his children, Scott and Samantha, as well as Bryson’s own experiences growing up in Memphis, Tennessee.
Scott Bryson, now state-side, is a decorated member of the 82nd Airborne Division and saw action in Iraq during a 15-month deployment. He is currently at the wounded warrior transition battalion at Ft. Bragg NC pending a medical discharge from concussions suffered as a result of multiple IED (Improvised Explosive Device) hits. He will join the organization’s efforts while continuing to recover upon his return to California. Both he and Samantha serve as directors of the Never Forgotten Foundation.
Samantha Bryson, a recent UCLA graduate, is currently in Ethiopia teaching English as a second language during the day and working with HIV / AIDS children in the afternoon and evenings. Currently, three other recent UCLA graduates are working tirelessly in Ethiopia as well and have played a large part (unknowingly) in helping to expedite the formation of NFF.
“We are doing this for the children left in need, orphaned, and or homeless by war or poverty. We have been and remain very fortunate and we recognize our responsibility to help those less fortunate.” said Bryson.
For more information and to make a donation to the Never Forgotten Foundation, a 501(c) (3) organization, please visit: www.neverforgottenfoundation.com or email Steve Bryson at sbryson@gettrx.com or call (888)775-1500. For more information on Global Electronic Technology, Inc. (GET) please visit www.gettrx.com.
20,000 meals for the holiday season.
"The amount of food purchased has never been seen before. We felt fortunate to have been part of such a great deed,"; said Nick Espinosa, owner of Signal Hill's Casa de Carne, who also donated hundred of pounds of patties, sausage links, and crab cakes.