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How long have you been part of KloecknerCares? Also in March, they are having a benefit ball that
"I have been a part of KloecknerCares since the
beginning. I was excited when asked if I would like to
become part of it for our Cincinnati Branch. I give back
as much as I can to the community but I am only one
person, and I loved the idea to bring the employees
together and working towards a common goal. More
people, more voices, and more actions to hear and see
are helping us to make changes one day at a time."
What has been your favorite event so far?
"So far I’ve enjoyed Socks for Vets. A lot of people I
work with, as well as myself, have family members who
have served and/or are now serving. So many people
here got involved and had fun collecting socks for all the
vets and service women and men. They were always
asking me if there was more that needed to be given
and what else they could do to help. It was a great start
for Kloeckner Cincinnati and they are eager to help out
again on another project we have coming up."
Why should others join?
"I feel that others should join because this is a
great program and will give a lot of meaning to other
people’s lives, as it has mine. You hear a lot of people
complaining about things, and when you are helping
those in need you start to feel better about yourself and
your community. It has opened my eyes to other issues
going on, and every day I make sure to do nice things
for others just to make their day better. Imagine if we
had more people wanting to help make this world a little
better, we could accomplish so much more."
What are some events are coming up, if any?
"Right now Kloeckner Cincinnati is helping out a local
animal shelter with supplies that they need.
One of our employees Billie Jo Weaver volunteers with
this shelter and always talks about the benefits they
do to keep helping other animals in need find forever
homes. Also, the items they need are everyday cleaning
supplies we have around the house that could help them
out tremendously.
employees from here will go to. They have tables
set up for us and they have auctions, baskets
to raffle off to help benefit the shelter. Perfect to
spend time with fellow employees but also to help
out a great cause."
The committee was formed as a subcommittee
of the Sustainability Committee to specifically
address sustainability as it relates to social
responsibility. Kloeckner looks specifically for
nonprofit organizations that are set up as a 501c3
organization.
The 2020 KloecknerCares corporate committee
members are: Aaron Small, Ron Walker, Steven
Nghe, Jeff Friedman, Mona High, and Bonnie
Stewart.
Each Kloeckner Metals branch has a designated
KloecknerCares “ambassador.” This person helps
spread the word to branch employees about
volunteer events that they can participate in. Any
member of the committee in the corporate office
is available to help answer questions and offer
guidance as needed.
Employees should remember that the company
gives up to 2 VTO days (Volunteer Time Off) that
are not a part of PTO. (Please see your local HR
Rep for further details on VTO.)
FOR ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING K-CARES
IN CINCINNATI, PLEASE CONTACT:
KERRIE BAEHR
KBAEHR@KLOECKNERMETALS.COM
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