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1 J JUNE 1990 ClothMaker a ruu mi company publication Employees support blood drive Employee participation in the blood drive throughout the plants has been very good. The support for the program has enabled the Company to make arrangements through the Carolina-Georgia Blood Center to pro vide unlimited blood replacements for many employee families. Employees who donate a gallon of blood over the years receive a metal key chain as a token of appreciation. Debbie Moore, left, is one of many receiving the key chain for reaching the 1 gallon donor mark. Sonny King, who co-ordinates the blood donor program, is shown presenting Debbie her keychain. The blood assurance program is a benefit provided by Clinton Mills to assure an adequate and safe supply of blood for those in need. (See DONORS, page 3) Tom Beach named to new position Tom Beach has been promoted to the position of Corporate Director, Costs and Budgets of the Company. Tom will be relocated to Columbia, SC, where he will be responsible for overseeing costs and budgets in both the weaving and knits divisions, in addition to other financial duties. Tom joined Clinton Mills on September 19, 1988 as Manager, Cost and Budgets, from JPS, Inc., where he was Divisional Cost and Operational Reporting Manager. His prior profes sional experience includes cost analyst positions with J.P. Stevens and Burl ington, as well as office managing and administrative functions. He has a Master’s of Business Ad ministration Degree from Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia and a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In this issue Company has concern for environment 1 Graduates recognized 6 & 7 Company recognized for safety efforts 8 & 9 Industry prepares for bi-centenniaL 4 Toby Chaffin named VP-Human Resources Wendell T. (Toby) Chaffin joined the Company as Vice President-Human Resources on June 1,1990. Toby was previously associated with South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, where he served in the capacity of Vice President of Human Resources since 1984. Prior to joining the Chamber in 1984, he was President of Training Media, Inc., Spartanburg, SC. He has also served as a management consultant serving major corporate clients throughout the south. Toby served in the United States Ar my, 1968 to 1972. He served as an Infan try Platoon Leader in Vietnam and a$ a Special Forces “A Team” Leader. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and four Bronze Stars. He is a native of Sanford, NC and a graduate of Campbell Univeristy, Buies Creek, NC with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He com pleted the Institute for Organizational Management Executive Program at the University of Georgia. The Chaffins, Toby, his wife Joy, son Jonathan, age 12, and daughters Toby Chaffin Caroline, 10, and Kathryn, 4 reside in Columbia. Toby’s principal office will be located in Columbia. Claude A. Crocker, Senior Vice Presi dent, will continue in his Governmen tal and Public Affairs role. Company has strong interest in environmental protection programs “Clinton Mills operates its plants with a concern for the environment,” says Director of Engineering Harry Sullivan. Our goal is to operate as pollution free as possible,” he explained. “The Company uses available clean burning natural gas as a primary energy source. This minimizes the adverse ef fect on the quality of clean air around the plants.” Several years ago, the Company realized the positive affects of tree planting, and a decision was made to plant pine seedlings on much of the Company’s open land. Trees help clean the environment and provide a natural habitat for wildlife while reducing soil erosion. “We are very cautious in the products we use around the plants,” explained Sullivan. Each product is carefully screened before purchased and those which pose a threat to the user or which produce hazardous waste, are not selected. Sullivan noted that the Company monitors water from the storm drains to make sure water going into the ground or surrounding steams is clean. “The Company is not motivated by legislation, but by a sincere concern about the environment. — Harry Sullivan The Company has made great pro gress in eliminating hazardous waste by working with the Department of Health and Environmental Control, Environmental Protection Agency, and other regulatory agencies. “Clinton Mills generates large quan tities of solid waste each week,” noted Sullivan. “Disposal of cardboard, cer tain types of plastic, and other products (See PROGRAMS, page 3)