Meister Media Wraps Up 2015 Charitable Giving
Willoughby, OHIO – March 30, 2016 – “As part of a larger initiative directly linked to our core values, Meister Media strongly believes in being a positive influence in the communities where we live and work through our outreach efforts,” said Gary T. Fitzgerald, Chairman and CEO. Last year, Meister Media’s nearly 100 employees raised more than $2,300 for Feed Lake County through bake sales, chili and soup cook-offs, Pi Day, jeans week and other fun activities. And they don’t stop there. Through the company’s employee-managed, formal outreach effort, employees continue to generously donate to local nonprofit organizations in an effort to give back to the community throughout the year. In 2015:
- Employees donated $2, 346 to Feed Lake County, a 5% increase over 2014.
- Six Meister Media employees participated in United Way’s Day of Caring.
- Hundreds of chemo care items were donated to Seidman Cancer Center for Make a Difference Day.
- Well over 100 winter items were donated to the Coats for Kids drive.
- More than 120 gifts were provided to children in need through Meister Media’s Giving Tree program.
- 30 employees served 800+ meals at the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen.
In addition, proceeds from other internal events helped the company collect $2,334 in 2015, a 26% increase over the prior year.
This family owned company understands the benefits of teamwork in maintaining excellence in everything it does. It has put in place four major initiatives as part of its TEAM Meister (Together, Everyone Achieves More). Meister Media: 1) awards and recognizes outstanding employees; 2) facilitates community involvement through various outreach activities and fundraisers; 3) trains and develops employees to reach their highest potential; and 4) promotes healthy living and transformation of mind and body through educational and support programs. Employee run – each of these successful initiatives forms one of seven core values on the company’s blueprint for success. To learn more about the company’s other six core values, which are integrated into the Meister Media family culture, visit www.meistermedia.com/our-culture.
Meister Media Worldwide, headquartered in Willoughby, Ohio, USA, provides integrated media solutions for worldwide specialized agriculture. A leader in the industry, the company provides information and networking opportunities to global markets, including fruits and citrus, vegetables, cotton, ornamental horticulture, precision agriculture, plant protection, and Latin American agriculture. Founded in 1932, Meister Media now produces 10 regular magazines, along with e-newsletters and related websites, as well as trade shows, conferences, and Connect hosted-buyer events. In addition, Meister Media produces custom print products, web development, videos, and strategic business development services. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.
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