The following statement has been provided by Scott P. Plotkin for distribution to the media on July 23, 2010

“I would like to clarify misstatements I have previously made.  The CSBA Board of Directors and Executive Committee did not authorize my use of a corporate credit card to obtain cash advances at casinos, and I am sorry to have created that impression.  I would also like to apologize for stating that I had taken a 4 percent reduction in my base salary, when I had not.  I am sorry if my actions have damaged the reputation of CSBA and the vital work being conducted by the Association.  It was certainly not my intent.”

-Scott P. Plotkin