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Exemplary corporate citizenship
means contributing to the communities where we do business. It also
means organizing and supporting volunteer and philanthropic activities.
In New Haven it is best exemplified by our ongoing support of two local
schools, one elementary and, beginning in 2003, one middle school. In
each of these schools, we are mentoring a committee of student leaders,
providing an opportunity to acquire valuable business skills while organizing
projects that serve their school and community. We believe tomorrow’s
leaders are ready to begin leading today and there is no better place
to start than helping those in need. At our Jackson plant, it is exemplified
by a number of activities, including our associates’ involvement
in the “Adopt a School” program with the Brinkley Middle
School in Jackson. Adopt a School is a partnership between local schools
and businesses in the Jackson area. In many other locations it was exemplified
several times throughout the year by activities in which our associates
came together to raise money for a specific cause or where they came
together to volunteer time to help those in need.
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