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Welcome to the Summer 2011 issue of DowFriends. We hope you’ll find that the re-designed DowFriends provides a more enjoyable on-line reading experience. Please click on the sections below for links to stories in those areas. As always, we appreciate your feedback.
Feature
- Meeting the Needs of a Growing Global Population
In 2007, Dow identified four key megatrends that today are the focus of our market-driven strategy: Health and Nutrition, Energy, Infrastructure and Transportation, and Consumerism.
Dow News
- » Dow and Cobblestone Celebrate Opening of Second Net-Zero Energy Home
On May 7, Dow and Cobblestone Homes – a Great Lakes Bay Region homebuilder focused on energy-efficiency – introduced a new net-zero energy home. The home, dubbed "InVision Zero," was built for less than $250,000.
- » Heritage Rohm and Haas Employees and Retirees Can Now Enjoy the Benefits of the Dow Chemical Employees' Credit Union
Heritage Rohm and Haas employees and retirees, as well as their family members, are now eligible to join the Dow Chemical Employees' Credit Union (DCECU).
- » Humanitarian Efforts Know No Borders
Access to health care, medical professionals and the myriad of equipment necessary to tend to medical needs is often taken for granted. Imagine a world where this kind of health care access is not typical, where equipment and supplies are in short supply.
- » Dow Sustainability Corps: Putting Commitments Into Action
Dow shareholders now can take advantage of both online proxy voting and email alerts of the latest Company news releases, investor presentations and events. The online services are an easy, convenient way to track Dow's performance and to get the quickest delivery possible of the proxy statement, annual report and related materials.
- » Dow News Summary
Read a roundup of the latest Dow news in brief.
- » DiscoverDow: Dow Develops the 'Next Generation' of Healthy Oils
Oil is a universal ingredient that unites cooks around the world, but different cultures prefer different kinds.
Health Empowerment
- » Under-Recognized and Under-Treated Older Adults and Mental Health
Depression is not a normal part of aging. Yet depression is a widely under-recognized and undertreated medical illness in older adults.
- » Kelton Thomson Builds Total Health
Kelton Thomson lives a Hall of FAME lifestyle through his volunteerism – FAME as in Fit, Alert, Mobile and Engaged. He works with volunteer organizations dedicated to constructing and repairing homes for those in need.
Staying Connected
- » They Could Have Danced All Night! Joint Mesa Reunion a Great Success
Dow and Union Carbide retirees shared memories, stories, fun and good food at the first-ever joint Carbide Retiree Corps-Dow Retiree Reunion on April 8 and 9 in Mesa, Arizona.
- » Coming Together: Texas Hill Country Reunion
More than 550 Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) retirees from as far away as California and Arizona recently gathered for the first UCC reunion ever hosted in Charleston, West Virginia. The event provided the perfect opportunity for retirees to reconnect with friends and former colleagues.
Government Affairs
- » The Battle over Debt and Deficit: It's Time for Straight Talk
Innovation, infrastructure development and education can benefit greatly from or be harmed by government engagement – so Dow has no choice but to be engaged in the debate on the appropriate role of the federal government in the economy, if we are to address challenges raised by our commitment to the four megatrends of Energy, Health and Nutrition, Infrastructure and Transportation, and Consumerism
- » Government Affairs Update
Read a roundup of the latest Government affairs.
Retiree Profiles & News
- » Harold Hayslett: Self-Taught Instrument Maker
When Harold Hayslett sees a tree or a slab of wood, he hears the music. Tapping on a piece of spruce or maple, he can detect depth, breadth and lightness – he can even distinguish individual notes.
- » CRC Honors Retiring Florida Director Bob Heward
Bob Heward, who served as the Regional Director for the Florida Region of the Carbide Retiree Corps (CRC) for more than 25 years, has elected to retire.
Benefits
- » Getting Healthy, Saving Money
Everyone is concerned with cutting costs these days. It's nice to save – it's even nicer to save on things you already use to stay healthy!
- » Check Out Your New and Improved Aetna Navigator!
Your Aetna Navigator secure member website now has a new look and more choices to choose from that make it faster and easier for you.
In Memory Of
This issue includes a listing of retiree deaths that have occurred since our last issue of DowFriends. We honor these persons' lives and their commitment to Dow and UCC. We offer our condolences to their family, friends and colleagues. Note: Initials are used when first name is not available in our records. They are listed according to the state in which they last resided.
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