Community Advisory Panel Overview

Since 1990, members of the Dow/Midland Community Advisory Panel (CAP) have met regularly to maintain open communication between the community and the company. To gain a variety of viewpoints and insight, the members represent a cross-section of residents, students, and individuals from area businesses and organizations.

The CAP meets regularly from September to May to openly discuss matters of interest between Dow and the community.

“You can’t have dialogue unless two parties are talking,” says Maureen Donker, the CAP facilitator. “Our CAP exists to foster dialogue between Dow and this community. We desire a true give-and-take, and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved over the years.”

2006 Highlights

• Held a joint meeting with the Dow Corning CAP. At this meeting, the Global Environment & Technology Foundation, which works nationally on sustainable development issues, discussed a project they will conduct in mid-Michigan.
• Participated in a number of discussions and heard presentations from various Michigan Operations key stakeholders. Topics for informational presentations this year included legacy issues; environmental, health and safety performance; the 2015 Sustainability Goals; homeland security; and new energy options for Midland.
• Participated in a focus group centered on ways to enhance the CAP process.