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CEF is overjoyed to announce that the 2024 recipient of the prestigious William Fidler Award is Bob Moser of Brenntag! Words cannot fully capture the transformative impact Bob’s support and dedication have had on CEF’s mission. With nearly a decade of impactful service as a CEF Trustee—including two transformative years as President—Bob has been a leader in ???????????????? ?????? ???????????? ???????? ??????????????????! Thank you, Bob, for your extraordinary contributions—we are honored to continue your legacy as we move forward with our mission. #Thankyou #Education #STEM #Sustainability #CSR #Volunteer Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) #ACDAM24 #ACDConnection

CEF is wrapping up the week on a high note, and we’re thrilled to share this exciting moment with you all! As we continue Building the Future STEM Workforce, we wanted to give you a glimpse into what that looks like. The young women below, a team from Connecticut, took the initiative to engage with their local Mayor, Lisa Marotta, to share their innovative solution for a natural hazard impacting their community, aligning with this year's Challenge theme. Mayor Marotta welcomed the girls to her office to learn more about CEF’s Challenge Program, joined by Town Planner Kimberly Ricci and Ed Chiucarello, who shared insights on local issues like flooding, storm management, and recycling. Impressed by their initiative, the Mayor honored them with the “You Rock Award” and connected them with their local newspaper for a feature. Last Friday, the girls were interviewed at their school, and we’ll be sure to share the article once it’s published! This is a perfect example of how, thanks to the support of our donors and sponsors who believe in CEF’s mission, young minds—especially girls—are inspired to take action and make a difference. The investment in the Future of STEM starts with sparking a passion for it today! Please see Mayor Marotta's post here: https://lnkd.in/e-KvXMKX If you wish to support CEF's work, please visit our website to learn more on how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/eQg38G3K #CEFChallenge #Connecticut #RockyHill #Nonprofit #STEM #GirlsinSTEM #WomeninSTEM #Sponsors #Donors #Students #Education #Teachers #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #Innovation #CSR #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Impact

The Ambassador spotlight continues to shine bright! We are thrilled to announce Third Coast as an Ambassador Sponsor for this year’s CEF Challenge Program. The impact of their support is best expressed by a parent, who shared: “?????????????????????????? ???? ????? ????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ????? ?????????????? ???????? ???? ?????????????? ?????? ???????. ???? ?????? ???????????? ??????? ?????????????? ???? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ???????????? ???????? ???????????????, ‘?? ?????? ???? ??????? ??????.’” Third Coast is a standout provider in the chemical industry, offering services such as Contract Manufacturing, Packaging, and Product Handling. Their support has been vital in opening doors for young minds to explore STEM, playing a key role in Building the Future STEM Workforce. Thank you, Third Coast! As an Ambassador Sponsor, you are the SPARK that inspires countless young minds, empowering them to become STEM explorers who will go on to make a lasting impact on our communities, our nation, and the world! ? #ThankfulThursday #Thankyou #Sponsor #CEFChallenge #Nonprofit #STEM #Students #Education #Success #Teachers #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #CSR #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Impact

This Thankful Thursday, we’re shining a spotlight on our incredible Ambassadors! We are excited to announce ICL Group?as an Ambassador Sponsor for this year’s CEF Challenge Program. A former Team Coordinator expresses the value of ICL’s support perfectly: “??????? ???? ??????? ???? ???????????????????? ??????????????????????- ?????????? [????????????????] ????? ?????????????????????? ???? ????????? ?????????? ????? ????????-?????????? ???????????????? ?????? ????? ??????? ?????? ???????? ?? ???????????????????? ?????????? [??????????????].” ICL Group focuses on “Creating impact for a sustainable future”. They are a leading global specialty minerals company that creates impactful solutions for humanity’s sustainability challenges in the global food, agriculture, and industrial markets. Their support has played a crucial role in opening doors for young minds to explore STEM, and in doing so, they are helping in Building the Future STEM Workforce. Thank you, ICL! As an Ambassador Sponsor, not only are you championing CEF’s mission, but you are also igniting the spark for the next generation of STEM explorers who will make a lasting impact on our communities, our nation, and the world! #ThankfulThursday #Thankyou #Sponsor #CEFChallenge #Nonprofit #STEM #Students #Education #Success #Teachers #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #CSR #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Impact

Will you be attending the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) International Petrochemical Conference? Don't miss out on Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) and Datacor, Inc.’s Reception, happening on March 24 from 4–6 PM (CT). CEF ’s CEO, Dwayne Sattler, and Chief Development Officer, Brandy Gates, are excited to connect with you at the event! RSVP now: https://bit.ly/4h0XLYI More details about the reception can be found below in ACD’s post.

Hello LinkedIn Community!????????????? At CEF, we're passionate about STEM, and we're dedicated to ensuring that the future of our communities, and the world, will be nothing short of STEM-tacular! As we prepare for our next Challenge Program cycle, we're excited to expand and need your support to reach our goal. In our strategic planning for program recruitment, we're focused on partnering with more youth-focused organizations (like the YMCA and similar groups) so we can broaden our reach and increase our IMPACT in STEM. Here’s where YOU come in! If you know of any organizations that would be interested in learning more about CEF’s Challenge Program and providing STEM opportunities to K-8 students, we’d greatly appreciate your help connecting with them. ? We’re seeking individuals to fill out this survey (https://bit.ly/4bUIlmO) and provide feedback on the collateral we create to engage youth programs in a more motivating way. The deadline to complete the survey is March 28th. We deeply appreciate the support of our community and thank you in advance for helping us in Building the Future of STEM.

We’re back with 35 for 35, where we are celebrating 35 incredible years by raising $35,000 for STEM education! As you explore the impact CEF has made over years, you'll see firsthand how our work has transformed the lives of countless students. ? We invite you to be part of our story! Through your generous support, you can help us double, triple, or even quadruple the number of students we reach with life-changing STEM enrichment opportunities such as Student STEM Scholarships. ? It all starts with a single click to donate today. Then, we encourage you to inspire your family, friends, and colleagues to join you in Building the Future STEM Workforce. Together, we’ll create a lasting impact on our communities, our nation, and the world! ? Link to donate: https://bit.ly/4904WLS #GivingTuesday?#STEM?#Science?#ScienceEducation?#EducationForAll?#Nonprofit?#STEMEducation?#EducationMatters?#Sustainability?#Innovation?#Collaboration?#Scholarships?#Students?#StudentSuccess

CEF is looking forward to the 2025 American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) International Petrochemical Conference, just days away! This conference offers a unique opportunity to build relationships that matter! ? Our CEO, Dwayne Sattler, and Chief Development Officer, Brandy Gates, will be attending the conference, alongside several of the receptions. They are excited to engage with fellow executives, innovators, and philanthropists to share CEF’s mission.? ? As you participate in this global event focused on market trends, sustainability, and the future of the industry, we encourage you to consider how you can contribute to Building the Future STEM Workforce. ? You can connect with one of our leaders via the AFPM event app, or feel free to message them on LinkedIn, their handles are tagged above. ? #PetrochemicalConference2025 #Refining #Sustainability #Innovation #GlobalLeaders

?? We have exciting news for all Challenge Participants and Team Coordinators! The deadline for video submissions has been extended to March 28. Please make sure to submit all videos by the new deadline, as no further extensions will be granted. The CEF team and our volunteers are eager to see all the innovative ideas and solutions you've developed! #CEFChallenge #DeadlineExtension #Students #Educators #Innovation #Sustainability #Collaboration

Do you know what innovation at its finest looks like? Here’s a hint: It starts with a global leader like LyondellBasell, leveraging its resources to support and drive STEM initiatives, all while shaping Tomorrow's Workforce. ? We’re thrilled to announce LYB as an Innovators Sponsor for this year’s CEF Challenge Program. And we know exactly who can showcase our excitement best - a parent! ? “?? ?????????? ???????? ???? ????????? ?????? ???? ????? ??????????-?????? ????????????????, ?????? ????? ?????????????? ????? ?????????????????? ????????? ????????, ?????? ????? ??????????????? ????? ???????? ???? ???????? ???? ????????? ?????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????????????? ?????? ???? ????? ???????????????????????? ??????? ?????? ????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????????????? ????? ?????????????????? ?????? ??'?? ???????? ???????? ???? ???????????????????? ?????? ???? ????? ????????????????. ?? ???? ?? ?????? ?????? ???? ?????? ????????? ????????????????????????.” ? LYB focuses on solutions for a better tomorrow with innovative material solutions and recycling technologies. Through their global corporate citizenship program, “Advancing Good”, they are dedicated to shaping Tomorrow's Workforce by actively listening to community needs and fostering partnerships that drive STEM initiatives. By supporting these efforts, they are creating new opportunities for young minds to explore STEM fields and helping in Building the Future STEM Workforce. ? Thank you, LYB! Your support is invaluable in helping CEF ignite a passion for STEM. You are paving the way for the next generation of innovators who will make a lasting impact on our communities, our nation, and the world! #ThankfulThursday #Thankyou #Sponsor #CEFChallenge #Nonprofit #STEM #Students #Education #Success #Teachers #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #CSR #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Impact