3M to Receive the Points of Light Foundation's 2001 Award for Excellence in Corporate Community Service.Business Editors ST. PAUL St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2002 The Points of Light Foundation has recognized 3M and five other companies for their contributions and commitment to developing effective volunteer programs. Former President George H. Bush will present the award at the Marriott Marquis in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. on March 8. 3M employee volunteers, Bob Barton, Barbara Peterson and Bert Bridger, will represent 3M at the luncheon and accept the award on 3M's behalf. "3M volunteers are committed to education and have made significant contributions to their communities through science and math encouragement," said Robert K. Goodwin Robert Kingman Goodwin (May 23, 1905 - February 21, 1983) was a U.S. Representative from Iowa. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Goodwin attended the public schools. He was graduated from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, in 1928 and later attended the law school of George , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Points of Light Foundation. The award is part of an ongoing effort by the Foundation to encourage companies to make a difference through volunteering. Founded in 1990, the Points of Light Foundation is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. devoted to promoting volunteerism and is also the nation's leading volunteer resource. "3M is proud and honored to receive the Points of Light Award for Excellence in Corporate Community Service," said David Powell, president, 3M Foundation. "Our employees' innovative spirit is what sets 3M apart. It is that spirit and our legacy of employee and retiree volunteerism and community partnerships that have helped us earn this recognition." Some of the employees attending tomorrow's event are: Bob Barton -- As the co-founder of 3M's Visiting Wizards program, Bob brings science to the classroom in a fun and exciting way. 3M Visiting Wizards bring hands-on demonstrations to children. 3M Visiting Wizards are trained to demonstrate scientific principles related to a variety of topics -- from papermaking to exploring water properties. Since the program's beginning in 1985, nearly half a million children and their teachers have been inspired and educated through the Visiting Wizards program. Barbara Peterson -- Barbara, a 2001 3M Community Volunteer Award recipient, was recognized for her contributions to Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. . In addition to Habitat for Humanity, she also is chair of 3M's longest running science encouragement program, 3M Science Training Encouragement Program (3M STEP). Through STEP, 3M scientists mentor 35 students from the Saint Paul Public Schools Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is a school district that covers all of the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Saint Paul supports a robust network of publicly-funded primary and secondary schools. and during the summer the company provides employment for the students. 3M STEP has served as a stepping-stone for more than 700 high school students -- many of whom have gone to college and are employed by technical companies around the nation, including 3M. Bert Bridger -- As a member of the MATHCOUNTS Foundation National Board of Directors, Bert leads 3M's involvement in this national program designed to spark enthusiasm and an enjoyment of mathematics among middle school students. Each year dozens of 3M employees and retirees support the MATHCOUNTS program. "I am pleased that several of our volunteers will attend tomorrow's ceremony in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- their commitment to volunteering continues to make a difference in our communities," Powell adds. These employees are an integral part of some of 3M's most successful volunteer programs." Other companies receiving the 2001 award include: Cargill, EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. , Washington Mutual, MTV MTV in full Music Television U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business. and Legacy Health Systems. For more information on these companies, contact Kimberli Meadows at (202) 841-4730. 3M's Contributions Program is made up of cash and in-kind gifts and is bolstered by employee and retiree volunteerism. In 2001, the company donated more than $47 million to educational and charitable institutions. About 3M 3M is a $16 billion diversified technology company with leading positions in health care, safety, electronics, telecommunications, industrial, consumer and office, and other markets. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, the company has operations in more than 60 countries and serves customers in nearly 200 countries. 3M businesses share technologies, manufacturing operations, brands, marketing channels and other important resources. 3M is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average Dow Jones Industrial Average The best known U.S. index of stocks. A price-weighted average of 30 actively traded blue-chip stocks, primarily industrials including stocks that trade on the New York Stock Exchange. and also is a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For more information about 3M go to www.3M.com or www.3M.com/profile/pressbox/index.jhtml. |
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