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The Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) is a national non-profit organization that works with chemical industry members to promote the importance of chemicals, chemistry, and chemical safety awareness. CEF Overview
Created by the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), CEF strives to provide communities with programs and publications that educate on the benefits of chemicals and chemistry education. These programs include a fun chemistry Activity Guides for grades K-4 and 5-8, an exciting academic chemistry competition, and informative consumer and industry driven Bulletins that cover topics from chemicals in your home and proper paint use to classroom lab safety and industrial re-packaging. The Foundation relies on various groups – chemical distributors and manufacturers, educators, local governments, and consumers to implement CEF’s mission nationwide. Use of CEF materials offers constituents the opportunity to participate on many different levels. From conducting an experiment in a classroom, distributing kits to children of company employees, nominating someone to one of CEF’s award programs or championing a regional academic competition – CEF is here to help you improve the ‘chemistry with your community!’
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What’s New: California Chemical Distributor Receives Prestigious Chemical Industry Award .jpg "Vanguard Award Winner - Marantette") The Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) honored Patrick J. Marantette, President of the E.T. Horn Company, located in La Mirada, CA, with the Vanguard Award in a ceremony held on April 7 in Arlington, VA. The award honors individuals whose leadership, commitment, and outreach efforts have helped advance the Foundation’s mission of fostering a greater understanding of chemistry, the benefits of chemicals, and the importance of chemical safety awareness.
Marantette was honored for his long-time involvement in CEF activities. Most notably, he was a member of the Board of Trustees, serving as President for two years. During that time, he also served as a member of the Long Range Planning Committee, where he worked to establish a sustainable model of growth for the CEF. He also served as the Funding Committee Chairman where he was instrumental in increasing contributions to the Foundation. Marantette has also continuously promoted the importance of the CEF mission among industry members, securing the participation of key executives on the CEF Board of Trustees.
In addition to his work with the CEF Board of Trustees, Marantette has also distributed CEF’s You Be The Chemist kit a teaching aid, and additional educational resources to customers, educators and community members in the La Mirada area.
“Mr. Marantette’s leadership, enthusiasm, and genuine interest in chemistry education have proven to be the foundation for the growth and success that CEF has seen in recent years,” stated John Rice, Executive Director of CEF. “It is only fitting that we honor his outstanding efforts and dedication by presenting Mr. Marantette with the Vanguard Award,” he added. To read the full article, please visit the 2008 Vanguard Award page. |
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