The answer is very simple - Rich responded because I contacted him directly. Do not read too far into this. He committed a color/IR camera for the event - end of story. I concluded that this was a form of sponsorship for the event. It is free advertisement for SEVU, a hands on display of the product, and we are helped out with multimedia with our fundraiser. There is no money exchanging hands and I promised to post the Seaview logo above the TV monitor with info on where they can be purchased. Getting a camera for a dive team fundraiser can hardly be concluded as "the controlling force behind the company". He may have even purchased the camera himself. Give the man a break sheeeeeezzzzzzeeee...
I am one to defend Rich, and he was VERY successful in the marketing business for 20 some years. Does McBride and Associates ring any bells??? Please pay attention before jumping to conclusions.