We would like to thank some of the organizations and individuals who have donated resources and support to this Explorer Post.
Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Labs has donated equipment, space, volunteers
and life to the Exploring programs for Laboratory, Engineering and Computer
Science. The AIM (Abbott Information Management) Executive Committee headed by CIO
Preston Simon and the AIM HR Committee headed by Pam Jackson
are especially noted for their support. The Women's Leadership Network
of I.T. professionals provides volunteers and role models for young women.
Finally, with greatest appreciation, the Abbott Explorer groups are most
thankful to John Landgraf, president of the Global Pharmaceutical Operations
(GPO) division, for his ongoing support. Visit Abbott on its web site: www.abbott.com.
Sigma Xi Honorary Research Society
Sigma Xi of Abbott Laboratories is charter sponsor to our post and to the Laboratory Science Explorer Post under advisors Ryan Lawler. Visit their page at sigmaxi.xpost.org for information about their activities.
NorthEast Illinois Council, B.S.A.
Our Exploring programs are organized under charter
to Learning For Life/Exploring, an independently incorporated program
administered through NEIC to give all youth an opportunity to visit community
organizations and explore the dynamics of various careers. Visit the
Northeast Council on its web site:
www.neic.org and Learning for Life/Exploring at:
www.learning-for-life.org. Contact Explorer Executive Beth Hoke at
(847) 433-1969 ext 613,
email:
elhoke@neic.org
for more information.
Lake County Regional Superintendent of Schools
Our fondest appreciation goes to the Honorable.
Roycelee Wood for her support and assistance.
Post Advisors
. . We'd especially like to thank Tamara Yancey,
Senior Advisor, Rich Charts, Dorie Miles and Jim Powers, our
first alumni volunteer.
. . Thanks to Pam Jackson, Gloria Lopez, Renee Kloet, Brent
Daniel, Rich Charts, Mike Perski and Tamara Yancey for their roles as our Steering Committee.
. . Thanks to Deb Zuccollo Barnstable for her Steering Committee leadership.
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