Did you know?

• Your TAPPI Foundation kept up and even expanded its good work in 2009 despite a poor economy? Even though our funds are invested wisely and fared better than most, they did lose some ground (-7.4%); however, we did not slow our contributions to scholarships and other activities one bit. $196,532 given out in direct scholarships and gifts for the year. This is a 28% increase in the amount given out last fiscal year. Indeed, our increased giving helped offset some students’ shortfall from other foundations that have been hard hit by market declines.



• The average age of TAPPI members is declining (this is one decline we are very happy about).



• The 2009 Student Summit had a record 111 students from 8 schools. We have expanded the Student Summit’s reach to include packaging schools, and the Summit now has a recruitment trade fair and interview center for paper and converter companies to attract new talent. Also, our student efforts reach around the world, with students now visiting from our chapters abroad.



• With the help of the Foundation, TAPPI just launched an upbeat industry recruitment video aimed at high school and college ages. Visit www.careersinpaper.org to check this out!



• Our social media efforts to reach this group have taken off, plus TAPPI’s new Young Professionals Committee is helping those new to the industry hit the ground running.



• We are proud to report that since TAPPI Foundation’s inception in 1990, well over $6 million has been donated to fund scholarships, awards, student programs, scholastic environmental education, and more.

Direct contributions from TAPPI’s Professional Members, TAPPI Sustaining Member Companies, and other individuals helped make this a reality!

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