First Tee of Charlotte Children Visit Jacobsen Manufacturing Facility
Promoting the game of golf and life values to children
November 01, 2009
When a local non-profit organization exists in Charlotte, NC, promoting character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf for children, Jacobsen is there to support the program and the community. Jacobsen is a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
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Jacobsen Diversity Council |
Jacobsen’s diversity team partnered with First Tee® of Charlotte and hosted 20 children ages 10 to 17 for a day full of learning and fun at their manufacturing facility on Wilmar Boulevard. The events of the day consisted of plant tours, career learning sessions with different departments, and a putting contest with prizes. The children saw first hand how products come to life using 3-D product design engineering software, the water jet in the model shop, which cuts steel with water and makes various parts, the manufacturing process and final product demonstrations.
Jacobsen’s commitment to the environment is demonstrated by their recent ISO 14001 accreditation, the international standard for environmental management. This is a voluntary company standard that helps an organization to effectively manage its impact on the environment. Employee participation and commitment to the effort of keeping the company as clean and green as possible is crucial, and the team at Jacobsen headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., is fully supportive of the project.
Jacobsen’s Brad Adamson, vice president, integrated supply chain, stated, “This is the perfect opportunity to partner with a local community organization to show children, whom are already interested in the game of golf, that there are many career path opportunities awaiting them across the golf industry. The company’s diversity council wanted to make sure the children had a fun learning experience and I think we definitely achieved this goal.”
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About the First Tee
The First Tee of Charlotte was established in 2001 to teach children life skills through the game of golf. It is one of 200 chapters of The National First Tee organization. The First Tee program is based on nine core values that are taught through the character education program: responsibility, respect, honesty, judgment, courtesy, integrity, confidence, perseverance, and sportsmanship. For additional information, visit the website at www.TheFirstTeeCharlotte.org.
About Jacobsen
With over 90 years of experience in the turf maintenance industry, Jacobsen has built a legacy of precision craftsmanship, legendary quality of cut and unmatched expertise. Dedicated solely to delivering perfectly groomed turf, Jacobsen equipment is used on some of the finest golf courses, sports fields and other formal turf areas across the United States and the world, through an extensive distribution network and the international Ransomes brand. Additional information about the company can be found at www.jacobsen.com.
About Textron
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.
For further information, please contact:
Adam Slick, Public Relations and Communications Manager
Jacobsen
704-504-4867
aslick@textron.com
