Midland, MI - August 28, 2006
The Dow Chemical Company and the United Way Volunteer Center are joining forces again for the 20th Annual Eat Your Heart Out FUND-raiser on Tuesday, August 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Midland Country Club. This is the first time since the 1930s that the Club has opened its doors to the public.
Leaders from Dow’s Michigan Operations and Corporate Headquarters have volunteered to work the event, which is themed “Volunteers Across America - East Meets West.” The volunteers will be dressed in theme-appropriate attire. Come see your favorite fish, crab, lobster, fisherman, pirate or cowboy! There will be a variety of menu choices for adults ($7.95 to $14.95) and children ($2.95) that reflect the East Meets West theme.
The activities and entertainment include pony rides, an interactive petting zoo, an inflatable obstacle course, a golf chipping contest, face painting, other children’s games, pinata breaking every hour, and live music courtesy of Empty Pockets. This is a casual event, so please dress comfortably!
Twenty five percent of the cost of all meal sales and 100 percent of all tips and game ticket sales will be donated to the Volunteer Center to support volunteerism in the community.
The Eat Your Heart Out FUND-raiser will have five locations this year:
| Location | Sponsor/Team | Theme |
| Midland Country Club 1120 W. St. Andrews St. |
Dow Chemical | East Meets West |
| Dow Corning Corporate Center Cafeteria | Dow Corning | Wild Wild West |
| Genji Japanese Steak House 2929 S. Saginaw Rd. |
MidMichigan Medical Center | Surf’s Up |
| Pi’s Chinese Restaurant 1815 S. Saginaw Rd. |
Leadership Midland and Midland Public Schools | China Town |
| Shirlene’s Cuisine 1716 W. Wackerly St. |
Media Team | Route 66 |
About Volunteer Center
The Volunteer Center recruits, interviews and matches volunteers for over 130 local nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, and service clubs. The Volunteer Center also organizes programs such as Ask the Lawyer, Day of Caring, Rake a Difference, and more.
About Dow
Dow is a diversified chemical company that harnesses the power of innovation, science and technology to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company offers a broad range of products and services to customers in more than 175 countries, helping them to provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. Built on a commitment to its principles of sustainability, Dow has annual sales of $49 billion and employs 43,000 people worldwide. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.
Editorial Information:
Jennifer Heronema
The Dow Chemical Company
989-636-9142
jheronema@dow.com
