Celebrating 50 Years
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DART ANNOUNCES 50th ANNIVERSARY PLANS
We are pleased to announce that 2010 marks Dart Container Corporation’s 50th Anniversary!
As we look back over the past 50 years and see how dramatically the foodservice industry has changed in response to customer demands, we’re grateful that we, too, have been able to respond to those demands by offering an ever-expanding line of quality products while maintaining the highest level of customer service.
Reaching a milestone like this is possible only if a company has had the support of many different people and organizations throughout its history. We are indeed fortunate to have received a great deal of support from a number of sources - among whom four in particular deserve special recognition - and we plan to show them our appreciation and gratitude throughout 2010.
EMPLOYEES. We will be hosting two special celebration events at all of our production facilities and offices worldwide. The first will take place in April – the month of our first invoiced shipment of foam cups, and the second at a time later in the year. These events are designed to thank our employees for their past and on-going contributions to our longevity and success, and every employee will receive a commemorative gift in honor of the occasion.
CUSTOMERS. Our sales personnel will pay tribute to our distributors and customers who have played a key role in Dart’s growth over the last half-century.
LOCAL COMMUNITIES. The cities and towns in which our facilities are located have worked closely with us in many ways, and we look forward to continuing our practice of giving back to these communities by awarding additional grants during the year.
VENDORS. We are fortunate to have a network of vendors and suppliers with whom we’ve enjoyed long-term relationships, and we plan to recognize them for their partnership.
As a family-owned company with the third generation of Darts currently at the helm, we fully understand the importance of constantly striving to be better at what we do. Toward that end, we are committed to exploring new market opportunities and developing new products that will meet the needs of customers in the future. With the continued support of our employees, customers, communities and vendors, we have great confidence that we will remain the “Industry Standard of Excellence” for decades to come.
In honor of its 50th Anniversary, in the year 2010 Dart Container Corporation will make 50 grants in the communities that serve as homes to its production facilities and offices.
Grants will be made to K-12 public or private schools or nonprofit organizations to purchase equipment or advance programs related to science, technology, engineering or math.
Each of the 50 grants will be $5,000 for a total of $250,000.
50TH ANNIVERSARY GRANTS ~ 50 grants for 50 years in business ~ $5,000 each
August 4, 2010
Dart Corporate Offices, Mason, Michigan
- Friends of Fenner Nature Center, Lansing, MI: “Earth Scientist for a Day”
- Mason High School, Mason, MI: Applied Technology Department
- South Side Community Coalition, Lansing, MI: Computers for youth programs
- Information Technology Empowerment Center, Lansing, MI: “Science of Game Design”
- Holt Public Schools, Holt, MI: “No Child Left Inside”--Dimondale Outdoor Discovery Center
- Lancaster Science Factory, Lancaster, PA: Math Midway Traveling Exhibit
- Crispus Attucks Community Center, Lancaster, PA: “Science for a Happy Life”
- Ephrata High School, Ephrata, PA: Physics lab equipment
- Conestoga Valley High School, Lancaster, PA: Digital Microscopes
- Warwick High School, Lititz, PA: Technology Education Department
Horse Cave, Kentucky
- Hart County High School, Munfordville, KY: Technology for literacy improvements
- Cub Run Elementary School, Cub Run, KY: Technology for literacy improvements
- North Jackson Elementary School, Glasgow, KY: Robotics kits
- Hart County 4-H, Munfordville, KY: Science, Engineering and Technology program
Corona, California (three grants pending)
Waxahachie, Texas
- Palmer Elementary School, Palmer, TX: Science materials
- Ennis Independent School District, Ennis, TX: Interactive science lab for Austin Elementary School
- Avalon Independent School District, Avalon, TX: Microbiology equipment
Argentina
- Technical Education School No. 1, Belen De Escobar, Buenos Aires: Equipment and materials
- Kindergarten No. 924, City of President Derquit, District of Pilar, Buenos Aires: Books and furniture
Atlacomulco, Mexico
- Indigenous Preschool Education Center, Atlacomulco, MX: Building improvements
- Juan Escutia, Atlacomulco, MX: Restrooms and fence
Australia (two grants pending)
Canada (two grants pending)
Dart Container Sales Company (DCSC), Deerfield Beach, Florida
- Pinewood Elementary School, North Lauderdale, FL: Science and math materials
- Hollywood Park Elementary School, Hollywood, FL: Science materials
Lithonia, Georgia
- Arabia Mountain High School, Lithonia, GA: WeatherBug station
- Fernbank Science Center, Atlanta, GA: Technology equipment
Lodi, California
- World of Wonders Science Museum, Lodi, CA: Field trips for Lodi students
- American Association of University Women, Lodi, CA: Tech Track
North Aurora, Illinois
- Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Aurora, IL: Programs serving North Aurora students
- Washington Middle School, Aurora, IL: Math and science equipment
Owensboro, Kentucky
- Owensboro Museum of Science and History, Owensboro, KY: Public microscopes
- Trinity High School, Whitesville, KY: Technology equipment
Plant City, Florida
- Burney Elementary School, Plant City, FL: Interactive white boards
- Walden Lake Elementary School, Plant City, FL: Technology equipment
Quitman, Mississippi
- Quitman High School, Quitman, MS: Document cameras
- Wayne County School District, Beat Four School: New computers
Randleman, North Carolina
- City of Randleman, North Carolina: Playground improvements
- Hospice of Randolph County: New construction
Tijuana, Mexico (Two grants combined)
- Ignacio Manuel Altamirano, Tijuana, MX: School construction
Tumwater, Washington
- Michael T. Simmons Elementary School, Tumwater, WA: Technology equipment
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County, Tumwater, WA: Club Tech
United Kingdom
- Huntington Primary School, West Midlands, UK: Outdoor Math environments
- Deanery CE Primary School, West Midlands, UK: Technology equipment
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The Lancaster Science Factory in Lancaster, PA received Dart Container's first 50th Anniversary grant.
The $5,000 grant was used to bring the Math Midway Traveling exhibit to families and children in the Lancaster area.
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Dart Container employees in Atlacomulco, Mexico present 50th Anniversary Grants to two local schools.
Juan Escuitia will use the grant to improve rest-rooms and build a perimeter fence. Indigenous Preschool Education Center will use the grant for structural improvements to its building.
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Grant to Mason High School for Applied Technology Program
Teacher Jasen Filipiak from Mason High School accepted a check from Kevin Tucker and Ashley Seldon of the Mason Cup Plant at the Lansing Lugnuts company event on August 14, 2010. This grant was made in honor of Dart's 50th Anniversary and will be used for Mason High School’s Applied Technology Program.
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Grant to ITEC for "The Science of Game Design"
A group representing the Information Technology Empowerment Center (ITEC) of Lansing accepted a check from Jessica Tecca of DCC’s Marketing Department and Irma Mireles of DCC's Sales Department at the Lansing Lugnuts company event on August 14, 2010. This grant was made in honor of Dart’s 50th Anniversary and will be used for workshops on "The Science of Game Design."
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Grant to Fenner Nature Center for "Earth Scientist for a Day"
Jason Meyer, Executive Director of Fenner Nature Center, accepted a check from Liz Smith of DCC's Information Services Department and Leanne Richard of DCC's Legal Department at the Lansing Lugnuts company event on August 14, 2010. This grant was made in honor of Dart’s 50th Anniversary and will be used for workshops on "Earth Scientist for a Day."
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Grant to South Side Community Coalition for Computers
Yolanda Sherrer of South Side Community Coalition accepted a check from Cheryl Fisher of DCC's Engineering Department and Amanda Lashley of Holt Print Engineering at the Lansing Lugnuts company event on August 14, 2010. This grant was made in honor of Dart's 50th Anniversary and will be used to purchase nine computer systems for use in after school, summer and evening programs.
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Grant for Holt Public Schools for "Using Screen Time to Promote Green Time"
Holt Public Schools in Holt, Michigan received a check on September 1, 2010 for their Dimondale Outdoor Discover Center which will provide technology kits for the district's 450 fourth grade students. In the photo from left to right are Holt Superintendent Dr. Johnny Scott; Harry Kopp, Dart Engineering; Holt teachers Robyn Fiore and Lisa Weise; Carrie McKenzie, Dart Treasury and Cheryl Klebba, Dart Human Resources.
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Grant for Hart County 4-H Council, Munfordville, Kentucky for Science Materials.
Dart employees Lisa Jaggers, OPS Inspector Packer; Tony Gardner, Building Maintenance; and Scott Coats, Receiving Department presented a check on August 31, 2010 to Amber Huffman, 4-H Youth Development Agent for the Hart County 4-H Council. This grant will be used to purchase technology items for 4-H projects including circuit kits, GPS units, rocketry materials, digital cameras, and computers.
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Grant for Hart County High School Library, Munfordville, Kentucky for Literacy Improvements
Superintendent Ricky Line, Principal Chris Mueller and Library Media Specialist Deidre Day of Hart County Schools received a check from Dart employees Lisa Jaggers, OPS Inspector Packer; Tony Gardner, Building Maintenance; and Scott Coats, Receiving Department. This grant will be used to purchase Apple computer technology for literacy improvements at the Hart County Schools' library.
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Grant for Pinewood Elementary, North Lauderdale, Florida to Increase Student Science Scores
Teachers and students at Pinewood Elementary School received a check from Dart employee Alicia Pascua, Human Resources. This grant, written by teacher Esta Brownstein (pictured at far left), will purchase science, math and technology materials for special needs and general education students. They hope to raise science scores by 30% for 70% of their students as a result of these new materials.
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Grant for Hollywood Park Elementary, Hollywood, Florida for Science Materials.
Jessica Devine (left) and Nancy Chatfield (right) of Hollywood Park Elementary received a check from Dart employee Alicia Pascua, Human Resources. This grant will be used to purchase science materials for the school's 500 students.
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Ignacio Manuel Atlamirano, Tijuana, Mexico for New Construction.
Dart employees presented a check on August 10, 2010 to build two new classrooms for a local school in Tijuana, Mexico. The students pictured in the photos are children of Dart employees who attend the school.
