Atlanta -- The Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT) recently presented the Georgia National Guard Foundation with a check for $500 which will go to help National Guardsmen and Guard families in times of personal need.

Terrence Williams, President of the North Georgia Army Chapter, and Mark McKinney, State Chairman, Georgia ACT, presented the check to Foundation President, Lt. Col. Jay Peno in December 2007.

"The contribution by ACT will continue to help our Soldiers and Airmen in need," said Peno. "It also underscores the outstanding relationship between labor and management enjoyed in the Georgia National Guard.

ACT represents the Technicians of the Georgia National Guard. The union was founded in 1960 and represents bargaining units in 38 states, Washington D. C. and the Virgin Islands.

According to Mark McKinney, State Chairman, the check was presented on behalf of the men and women of all state chapters of ACT with the vision of helping to support the needs of the men and women of the Georgia National Guard.

For tax year 2006, the Foundation raised more than $114,195 in donations from tax returns. That check is slated to be presented to the Georgia National Guard Foundation during "National Guard Day" at the Capitol scheduled for March 11, 2008.

Georgia taxpayers will once again have the opportunity to make tax donations to The Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation, Inc. when they file their taxes for 2007.