Hy named DirectBuy of Buffalo’s October “Do-Gooder” of the month.

CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK, USA (SANEPR.com) November 7, 2008 -- October’s winner is Ernie Hy, a service representative at DirectBuy of Buffalo, for his involvement in the makeover of the Kids Zone at the Cheektowaga showroom.

Like the name suggests, the Kids Zone inside DirectBuy showrooms is a place where children of members can go while their parents shop. DirectBuy of Buffalo’s Kids Zone recently was completely made over with a flat-screen television with video games, “mini” recliners, brand new tables and chairs and a wall painted with blackboard paint so kids can actually draw on the walls without fear of punishment. Hy’s contribution to the project was purchasing an assortment of games and toys; Barbies and G.I. Joes, to make it a more fun area for kids.

“We’re pretty busy around here in general, so it’s always gratifying when our staff take on extra projects like this to improve the DirectBuy experience for our members. Ernie’s contribution of toys and games really does make it a neat place for kids to hang out and that makes him a very worthy winner of our Do-Gooder of the month award,” said Mark Klinger, owner of DirectBuy of Buffalo.

As for DirectBuy of Buffalo’s Do-Gooder of the Month, beyond the recognition, the recipient receives a restaurant gift certificate.

“Buying direct from the manufacturer can be a lot of fun for parents, but we wanted it to be just as much fun for the kids. So jazzing up the Kids Zone seemed like a no-brainer. That it earned me the Do-Gooder for this month is really icing on the cake, which I’ll be happy to share with other folks who worked on the project, Cassandra Hall and Megan Cox,” said Hy.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Hy began with DirectBuy of Buffalo earlier in 2008, after being a DirectBuy member for the past few years. Married, Hy and his wife Kimberly reside with their two children Alissa and Alex in Niagara Falls.

DirectBuy franchises across the United States and Canada are active contributors to many local non-profits and charities, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, Salvation Army and other South Shore YMCA, Homes for Our Troops and Children’s Hospital. Besides the Habitat for Humanity, DirectBuy of Buffalo was a sponsor of the first annual Kevin Everett Golf Weekend Classic and donates slightly damaged items that manufacturers will not exchange to the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church in Buffalo.

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. Conveniently located at 4950 Genesee Street in Cheektowaga, New York, DirectBuy offers members a comfortable setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

For more information on a DirectBuy membership, you can call 716-684-1400 or visit
www.directbuy-buffalo.com.

About DirectBuy
Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy has been serving the greater Buffalo area since 2005. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members' dream projects a reality. It's a comfortable setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. DirectBuy of Buffalo is one of more than 160 DirectBuy showrooms throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 716-684-1400, or visiting www.DirectBuy-Buffalo.com.

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