Wednesday, December 29, 2010

A Wise Investment Pays Off

By Rick Yelton, The Concrete Producer, Nov/Dec 2010 Issue


Perhaps that's why I find it so rewarding to support, through my role at Hanley Wood, the National Steering Committee (NSC) of the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program in its fundraising efforts. With your help, the annual World of Concrete auction has raised almost $2 million. These funds are used to support the five universities that offer our industry a unique degree.

The NSC's efforts represent only a small portion of our industry's financial commitment to establish and develop these programs. Schools receive operating funds from their states, but the real support comes from local patron groups. These groups raise local funds and provide industry mentors for school activities and classrooms.


My daughter thought she fooled me when she ordered the double pork chop entree for her birthday meal. She hasn't eaten that much food at one sitting in her life. So I wasn't surprised when she left with a take-away box for the next night's supper. I'm a soft touch when it comes to helping out.

Perhaps that's why I find it so rewarding to support, through my role at Hanley Wood, the National Steering Committee (NSC) of the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program in its fundraising efforts. With your help, the annual World of Concrete auction has raised almost $2 million. These funds are used to support the five universities that offer our industry a unique degree.

The NSC's efforts represent only a small portion of our industry's financial commitment to establish and develop these programs. Schools receive operating funds from their states, but the real support comes from local patron groups. These groups raise local funds and provide industry mentors for school activities and classrooms.

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