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OPERATIONS ILLUSTRATED OUR EXPERTS Community Relations 101 July 2016 John L. Kulper is the safety and environ- mental director for Wendling Quarries, Inc. He has served in that role for 12 years and oversees environmental training and compli- ance, as well as safety training and compli- ance. He previously served as an environ- mental consultant. Tom Dupuis is the manager of the environ- mental and engineering departments at Dolese Bros. Co. Prior to joining the company in 1988, he spent 11 years in the U.S. Air Force. Dupuis is a passionate advocate for all issues regarding the U.S. military. Patty Christensen is the land and envi- ronment manager for Aggregate Industries – North Central Region. She joined the company in 2000 and began in the accounting depart- ment before moving into the land and en- vironment department. She has an associate's degree in paralegal. Each year, Dufferin Aggregates, a division of CRH, plants trees at its Acton Quarry. Earlier this year, 2,600 were planted. Through the years, a total of 65,000 trees have been planted at the site. Volunteers from Scouts Canada North Halton District, neighbors, and Dufferin Aggregates and CRH Canada employees and family members make the initiative a successful one. As part of the day, the site organizes a complimentary barbecue lunch for all the volunteers. Feedback from key stakeholders is very positive. Aggregate Industries US' Littleton Quarry crew in the Northeast Region donated a day to clearing brush and grading observation areas to prepare the Rescue Dog site for two planned training events. Last year, three dogs were certifi ed for live fi nd by the International Rescue Dog Organization, which is affi liated with the United Nations and coordinates all rescue dog de- ployments to disasters such as the Nepal earthquake. This year, 13 dogs from nine states and Canada were trained to fi nd human remains. The participants were very excited to work in a new location and praised the site as one of the best in the country. The goal of Rogers Group Inc.'s annual United Way em- ployee campaign is to encourage employees to fi nan- cially support the United Way of Metropolitan Nashville, but it does so in a way that shows the employees where their money goes and helps the local organization with current projects. Every year, corporate employees spend an average of 200 work-hours on various projects de- termined by that year's campaign committee. Recent projects have included landscaping at a school, painting at a women's shelter, and sorting donated items at a food bank. Each year, the amount donated by Rogers Group employees increases. Dolese Bros. Co. helps to fund a program that recognizes the commitment made by young men and women who plan to enter the U.S. Armed Forces after high school graduation. Veteran Bob Lambert (left) is the founder and chairman of Oklahoma's Military Spirit Medal. Students who apply to the program and write an essay are given the medal during senior recognition ceremonies at their high schools. Lambert says the medal is a way to "thank them from day one, rather than wait to see if they return home to be appreciated." Support a well-known cause Focus on sustainability efforts Sponsor a patriotic program Provide a unique service 2 5 3 6