Posts Categorized: Community Giving
Shidler College awards 290 scholarships totaling $1.2 million for 2015-2016
November 5, 2015
Saltchuk’s Young Brothers Ltd. and Hawaiian Tug and Barge supports island college
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa – The Shidler College of Business at UH Mānoa celebrated its successful scholarship program this week with the recognition of business students and scholarship donors at the Waialae Country Club. For the 2015-2016 academic year, the college awarded nearly $1.2 million in scholarships to more than 290 business students.
For the second year, Enterprise Rent-A-Car was the title sponsor. Enterprise is one of the college’s most steadfast scholarship and Business Night award donors, having renewed its annual scholarship for over 10 years. Said Dan Schaberg, general manager/VP of Hawai‘i, “We are thrilled to be a partner with the Shidler College of Business, because the college is in line with one of Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s core values of strengthening the communities in which we serve.”
The Shidler College of Business has the most robust scholarship program in the entire UH System. Since 2005, the number of scholarship awards increased from 161 to 290, a growth of 80%. On average, 17% of Shidler students receive merit scholarship support.
This year’s scholarship luncheon featured scholarship donor Glenn Hong, president of Hawaiian Tug and Barge and Young Brothers Ltd., which is part of the Hawai‘i-based companies of Saltchuk Resources based in Seattle, Washington. Its other Hawai‘i-based companies are Maui Petroleum, Hawaii Petroleum and Aloha Air Cargo.
Through its Hawai‘i-based companies, Saltchuk has supported the college’s neighbor island MBA program with $530,000 in scholarships to four cohorts of MBA students. “Saltchuk is proud to support Hawai‘i’s future by emphasizing education and leadership development initiatives. The Shidler College of Business Distance Learning Executive MBA program provides opportunities to neighbor island students with a quality program. Saltchuk is pleased to be able to provide funding to help further the education of Hawai‘i’s future leaders,” said Hong.
“For me, this scholarship relieves the burden of being deeply in debt. I am better able to manage financially, allowing me to keep balance in my life as a businessperson, parent, partner and student,” says A. Eunny Cook, recipient of the Saltchuk Hawaii Companies Scholarship. “Most importantly, my scholarship award has allowed me to be part of the transformational experience of self-discovery, compassion and insight.”
“We are extremely grateful to our alumni, the business community, and friends of the college for establishing scholarships for our students,” said Vance Roley, dean of the Shidler College of Business. “With the cost of tuition and books, academic scholarships enable our students to graduate on time and without debt, all the while taking full advantage of our academic and extracurricular programs.”
(Full caption) From left are Maile Au, director of alumni relations, Shidler College of Business; A. Eunny Cook, graduate scholarship representative; Vance Roley, dean, Shidler College of Business; Glenn Hong, president, Young Brothers Ltd.; Dan Schaberg, general manager/VP of Hawai‘i, Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Dee Lim, group HR-talent acquisition and training & development manager for Hawai‘i, Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Punilani-Sky Buakarnthong, undergraduate scholarship representative; and Unyong Nakata, senior director of development, Shidler College of Business.
For more information, visit: http://shidler.hawaii.edu/
Senior Director of Development, Shidler College of Business
TOTE and NASSCO launch world’s most environmentally friendly containership
August 30, 2015
Perla del Caribe will reduce air emissions and result in healthier communities
San Diego, CA – Saturday, TOTE and NASSCO launched Perla del Caribe, the second of two Marlin Class ships – the first containerships in the world to be powered by natural gas.
The Perla del Caribe and her sister ship, christened Isla Bella, were purpose-built for the Puerto Rican trade for TOTE Shipholdings and will be operated by TOTE subsidiary Sea Star Line out of Jacksonville, Florida. By moving to natural gas, an environmentally superior fuel, the Marlins will reduce NOx emissions by 98 percent, SOx by 97 percent, carbon dioxide by 72 and particulate matter by 60 percent over the Ponce Class ships – the company’s vessels currently serving the trade.
Tim Nolan, President of Sea Star Line, noted “The ability to innovate and lead in the maritime sector is something that comes along once in a lifetime. . .These ships and the technology they employ will redefine what is possible in the shipping industry both here in the United States and abroad.”
Tim Engle, President of Saltchuk TOTE’s parent company also spoke at the launch ceremony. He highlighted that “TOTE is one of six lines of business that together create a national transportation network, moving cargo by land, sea and air. Saltchuk continually invests in our operations, ensuring that we provide safe, stable and proud environments for our more than 7,500 employees to come to work each day.” Reducing emissions and improving the safety of the ships TOTE operates will ensure Saltchuk and TOTE continue to set the industry standard for safety, reliability and environmental commitment.
Emma Engle, the daughter of Tim Engle and third generation of Saltchuk ownership, is the ship’s sponsor and had the honor of christening and launching the vessel.
“The Marlin Class ships are the most fuel efficient, eco-friendly containerships in the world. As the first of their kind, these ships represent the next generation of US-built ships and we at General Dynamics NASSCO are proud to be leading in that effort,” said Fred Harris, president of General Dynamics NASSCO.
“Once in service the Perla del Caribe and her sister ship will be crewed by the men and women of the Seafarers International Union (SIU) and the American Maritime Officers (AMO). These organizations have a rich and distinguished history of supporting the US merchant marine with the best maritime personnel in the world, ensuring TOTE is able to deliver safe and reliable service day in and day out. We are proud of our strong partnership with SIU and AMO.” commented Phil Greene, President of TOTE Services the TOTE vessel management company that will crew and manage the Marlin Class ships.
The Perla del Caribe will enter service in the first quarter of 2016 between Jacksonville, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Isla Bella, the first Marlin Class vessel, launched in April of 2015 and will enter service later this year.
Cultivating community support for reading
June 25, 2015
Saltchuk Hawaii Companies Supports Reading Through Generous Donation to Book Trust
Maui County, HI—Saltchuk, a family owned company and the parent company of Aloha Air Cargo, Hawaii/Maui Petroleum, Ohana Fuels, Minit Stop, Young Brothers, and Foss Hawaii has pledged $10,000 to Book Trust in support of Maui elementary school students. Book Trust, a national literacy organization, provides books to children from low-income families, books students choose themselves and that become their very own.
Book Trust operates in fifteen states and serves over 36,000 children, including 4,500 students in Maui. The Saltchuk Hawaii Companies donation allows Book Trust to provide the opportunity for 100 children to select and own roughly 3,000 books over the course of the school year.
“Studies prove book choice and ownership inspire a child’s passion for reading and contribute to strong literacy skills and learning,” said Book Trust President & CEO, Amy Friedman. “Our goal is to help inspire that passion by creating literacy-rich environments for kids and families.
Putting more books in the hands and homes of kids is the first step in not only cultivating a love of reading but an increased chance at academic success.”
Thanks to the support of Saltchuk, students will have the opportunity to grow their personal, at- home libraries.
“This generous contribution is so important to our students and families,” said Halle Maxwell, Principal of Kihei Elementary. “Thanks to Saltchuk, Book Trust will continue to help us grow our school-to-home literacy connection. For many of our students, this is a vital and needed opportunity to continue to build their home library and the support we’ve received means we can help them develop a love of books at an early age.”
To date, Book Trust has put 3.5 million books in the hands of students nationwide. With national offices based jointly in Colorado and Hawaii, Book Trust’s Hawaii focus has placed over 830,000 books in the hands and homes of over 5,000 children across the state. Saltchuk’s gift will ensure Book Trust continues to uniquely offer choice and ownership of books to young students.
“Literacy is the foundation of learning, and if we can help promote literacy and learning among children, we know we are doing something to help improve an entire community. Through Book Trust, students at 14 Elementary schools in Maui County will receive up to three books per month to bring home and share with their siblings and families. By the end of the school year, that can be thirty books, and that can have a meaningful impact,” stated Saltchuk Regional Giving Committee member Kimo Haynes, President of Maui and Hawaii Petroleum.
To learn more about Book Trust and its efforts to promote reading and literacy among children of low-income families in Hawaii and nationwide, please visit booktrust.org
About Book Trust
Book Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower children from low-income families to choose and own books, inspiring a passion for reading and cultivating increased literacy skills and life-long learning. Established in 2001, Book Trust currently serves over 30,000 students in 15 states. To date, Book Trust has put over 3.5 million books in the hands and homes of kids. For more about Book Trust, visit booktrust.org
About Saltchuk Resources’ Hawai‘i-based Companies
The Saltchuk Hawaii Companies consist of Aloha Air Cargo, Maui and Hawaii Petroleum, Minit Stop Shops, Young Brothers, and Foss Hawaii. Young Brothers provides scheduled cargo services by barge throughout the Hawaiian Islands; Maui Petroleum and Hawaii Petroleum provide fuel distribution services; Aloha Air Cargo provides air cargo services throughout the Hawaiian Islands, Foss Maritime provides harbor ship assist services; and Minit Stop locations provide convenience retail services on Maui and Hawai‘i.
Saltchuk’s Alaska-Washington companies contribute more than 45,400 meals to local food banks during 2-week food drive in April
May 15, 2015
Saltchuk and its companies Carlile Transportation, Delta Western/Inlet Petroleum, Foss Maritime, Interstate Distributor, Northern Air Cargo/Northern Air Maintenance & TOTE joined forces April 15-May 1 to raise funds and food donations for Emergency Food Network, Northwest Harvest and Food Bank of Alaska.
Five locations in Alaska and seven locations in Washington, representing more than 1,000 employees in Washington and more than 700 in Alaska, collected foods and funds to support their local food banks.
In just two weeks, Saltchuk companies raised $8,906 and donated 2,220 pounds of food, equaling more than 45,400 meals for families in need!
Interstate Distributor to host “The Wall That Heals”
March 16, 2015
Tacoma, WA – Next week South Sound residents will have the opportunity to honor and remember veterans of the Vietnam War at “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC.
Interstate is hosting The Wall That Heals at their Tacoma headquarters Thursday, March 26th and Friday, March 27th through a partnership with the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Fund (VVMF) and the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA).
The VVMF has a mission to honor and preserve the legacy of service and educate all generations about the impact of the Vietnam War. On Veteran’s Day 1996, the VVMF unveiled The Wall That Heals, a 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial designed to allow communities throughout the country to honor and respect the heroes inscribed on the Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall. The traveling installation has visited more than 400 communities and includes a mobile education center that tells the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the era surrounding the conflict.
“We are honored and humbled to host The Wall That Heals. Our organization employs a large number of active, reserve and retired military personnel as well as many family members who have served in the Armed Forces. It is important to us to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in keeping our great country free,” said Marc Rogers, President of Interstate.
The event will be opened on Thursday, March 26th with a formal gathering of invited guests. Members of the press are welcome to attend the event at Interstate’s terminal.
Thursday, March 26th, 11AM PDT
11707 21st Ave Ct S Tacoma, WA 98444
The Wall That Heals will be available for public viewing from 12 noon, Thursday, March 26th – 5pm Saturday, March 28th.
For more information about the events, contact Tonya Todd at 253.538.4182.
About Interstate Distributor Co
Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, Interstate Distributor Co. is a leading provider of transportation services including local, regional, refrigerated, dedicated, intermodal and transcontinental. With terminal and yard facilities located in major markets throughout the United States and Western Canada, Interstate has a national presence in the transportation industry. Established in 1933, Interstate currently employs more than 1,800 associates. For more information visit www.intd.com.
About Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Based in Washington, D.C., VVMF (the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund) is the nonprofit organization authorized by the U.S. Congress in 1980 to build a national memorial dedicated to all who served with the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War.
Since the dedication of The Wall, VVMF has pursued a mission of preserving the legacy of The Wall, promoting healing and educating about the impact of the Vietnam War. Our latest initiative is the campaign to build the Education Center at The Wall. The Education Center will show the pictures and tell the stories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam, provide a rich educational experience on the Vietnam War, show some of the more than 400,000 items left at The Wall, and celebrate the values exhibited by America’s service members in all wars. For more information visit www.vvmf.org.