Community Events

On Thursday October 2nd the Atlantic City Chapter of the Lockheed Martin Leadership Association hosted their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.  Over 40 golfers and volunteers from Lockheed Martin participated in the event, which raised over $1,200 to benefit the Brad Hennefer Golf For Life Foundation. 

In cooperation with the National Downs Syndrome Congress (NDSC) and the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA), this foundation promotes public awareness and education about those living with Downs Syndrome, and provides opportunities for these individuals to participate in various athletic activities.  These activities include regional and national golf clinics, instructional programs with the PGA, and promoting the interests and participation of people with Downs Syndrome in all aspects of community life.

We were very fortunate this year to have both Brad and Bob Hennefer (namesake and president, respectively) with us to play in the tournament, and are looking forward to working with them at next year’s event.

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• Make a Difference Day - Saturday, October 25, 2008

The Bounty and The Brawn

Lockheed Martin Volunteers with Community Food Bank Director Evelyn Benton

The Bounty met the Brawn on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Community Food Bank of South Jersey.  A team of Lockheed Martin employees from the Tech Center along with family and friends (“The Brawn”) came together at the food bank in support of Make A Difference Day.  Our first task was to unload and sort over 1000 lbs of food (“The Bounty”) generously donated by Lockheed Martin employees from English Creek.  We then were tasked with stacking food items into bins for future distribution to those in need.  Lastly, working side by side with other volunteers in an assembly line environment, we packed and sealed holiday food boxes for pick-up by charity organizations to distribute to those in need.  Approximately 5,000 holiday food boxes with all the staples needed (including the turkey) are assembled, packed and distributed for a Thanksgiving Dinner for four.     The Brawn consisted of Mike Williamson; Terry Geck and daughter Amy; Christine Beringer and son Justin; Graham Worrall with friend Rachel and his mother, Andrea; Mary Simpson; John Kayes and daughter Lauren; Tony Lopez and friends Eileen and Meredith; Julie Riek; Judd Sloan with wife Erika and son Wayne; Marie Brown and daughters Olivia and Claire; and Diane Fowler. 

The ‘over the top’ bounty provided by English Creek employees was organized by Dan Bacanskas, with a special matching challenge from Dave Clemons. 

Without the brawn and the bounty, the Community Food Bank would not be able to meet the never-ending needs of the community which are greater than ever at this time.  Our generosity and selflessness was greatly appreciated by the Community Food Bank Director Evelyn Benton and staff.  Thanks to all.

Diane Fowler

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What started as a fun challenge from management turned into an overflow of generosity from the folks at the English Creek office.

With only 2 days notice, the employees rose to the occasion and contributed over 1000 pounds of food, destined for the South Jersey Community Food Bank. Several employees even went to wholesale retail outlets (like Sam’s and BJ’s) and loaded up with non-perishables.

Management had promised to match whatever the employees gave which proved to be incentive enough to step up and pitch in. And boy did management sweat as the food rolled in. Of course, when it came time for management to make good on the offer, it required additional help from a couple employees with a trip to the store to load up at least as much food to bring back for the drive. When all was said and done, it was quite an impressive outpouring and created quite a “buzz” around the office.

Not only was the food drive a success because of the large volume of food we were able to contribute, but it also was a fresh reminder of how fortunate most of us are and how important it is for us to remember those in need. And… how much fun it can be in the process.

When the Lockheed contingent showed up at the Food Bank the following Saturday for Make a Difference Day, there were “hugs all around” and much appreciation for the food, which was packaged for families and individuals in need.