Community Awareness/Charitable Contributions

The employees of LAMATEK take pride in their communities and strive to help benefit the less fortunate and those in need. Below you'll find a list of events and fund raisers attended by LAMATEK employees.


2008 5k run/walk for MS

May 4, 2008
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/PAEWalkEvents?px=1925251&pg=personal&fr_id=8217&s_tafId=69518
LAMATEK''S own Shawn Newman, Steve Tice, and Thanh Tran ran in the 2008 5K run for MS. With the help of Christy Tice and Steph Bachetta they were able to raise $975.00 for the event to help fight this devastating disease. The LAMATEK crew would like to try to form a team for next''s years event.

 

Going Green with LAMATEK

Dec 20, 2007
www.lamatek.com
On November 21st, LAMATEK''s own Die-Maker, Drew Gilmore, organized a team of volunteers to clean the pond at the entrance to Forest Park Corporate Center (LAMATEK''s home). The team consisted of (top photo L to R) Production Mgr. Fernando Gisone, Maintenance Mgr. Don Erlston, Supervisor John Tice, Maintenance Specialist Thanh Tran, Die-Maker Drew Gilmore. (bottom photo L to R) Facility Mgr. Miguel Ovalle, Drew Gilmore, Slitting Supervisor Edgar Santana. Your efforts have made the world a little bit more enjoyable!

 

5K for the Holiday

Dec 1, 2007
http://www.holiday5k.org/race_info.html
LAMATEK''S own Steve Tice, Shawn Newman, and Thanh Tran battled it out in the annual 5K for the holiday. It was a cold December morning but that did not deter these brave warriors. They braved the cold to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. Steve lead the way with a time of 22:53, Thanh was not far behind, and Shawn came in right behind Santa Claus. LAMATEK''S CSR Frani Hagenkotter also donated to the cause but could not run since she was about to have a new baby.

 

Family Service 5K run

Nov 3, 2007
http://www.fam-serv.org/
LAMATEK''S Plant Manager Steve Tice and New Product Designer Shawn Newman ran in the annual Family Service 5K run. The run benefits foster children in the state of New Jersey. Steve just barely beat Shawn by about 4 minutes. Better luck next year Shawn.

 

Riverton 4th of July 5k run

Jun 1, 2007
www.riverton-nj.com
LAMATEK'S Plant Manager Steve Tice on the right and Tool and Die Maker Drew Gilmore on the left battled it out till the finish in the annual Riverton 5K run on the 4th of July. The race raises funds for the local comunity activities for the day. Drew did win by a second but in all fairness Steve was laughing because he caught a glimse of Drew's face. Drew and Steve have a rematch planned for this years race. Come out and join them if you can.

 

LAMATEK plays golf to help send kids to summer camp

May 7, 2007
http://www.ymcade.org/
On Friday May 4th LAMATEK''S President Bob Carlson and his two lucky employees Plant Manager Steve Tice and Fenestration Account Manager Janine Clauss were hard at work on the golf course playing a round with Lou Falletta from Adchem. The event benefits the YMCA of Middletown Delaware. It raises money so local children can attend summer camp at the YMCA. This was Bob''s first round of competitive golf. We were all very lucky that it was a scramble.

 

2007 5k and 10K run for MS

May 6, 2007
http//www.nationalmssociety.org/
LAMATEK''S Plant Manager Steve Tice and his wife Christine ran the 5k and 10k run for MS. Steve finished 4th overall and 1st in the 20-29 age group in the 5k with a time of 22.00 min. Christine finished 2nd overall in the 10k with a time of 48.50 min. Steve and Christine raised $225.00 for the event. Please come join them fight this devastating disease in 2008.

 

Animal Aid after Katrina

Oct 24, 2005
http://www.noahswish.org/Hurricane%20Katrina.htm
LAMATEKs own, Laura Basara, just returned from a week long volunteer effort for Noah''s Wish. Laura, and thousands of other volunteers, were stationed in Slidell, LA helping animals left stray by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, providing medical assistance, adoption services and re-united lost pets with their owners. Noah''s Wish is a non-profit organization created specifically to provide aid to animals during crisis situations.

 

Donate or Recycle That Cellphone!

Sep 23, 2005
http://www.wirelessrecycling.com/home/index.html
Help our environment and the planet. Help a charity and a person in need. All you need to do is find the old cell phones collecting dust in a drawer or closet at your home. Simply turn them in, and get a tax deduction!

 

The American Red Cross Needs You!

Sep 2, 2005
http://www.redcross.org
The American Red Cross is in need of donations to help the needy left behind by Hurricane Katrina which pummeled the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast and Hurricane Rita, which hit eastern Texas and Southwestern Louisiana. These needs are in the form of supplies and money, with money being most needed. Visit their website today for information on how to give and to see the wonderful services they are offering.

 

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