Pembina Pipeline raises nearly $2 Million for United Way of Calgary and Area
CALGARY, Nov. 20, 2014 /CNW/ - Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina" or "the Company") (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) is proud to present the United Way of Calgary and Area with $1,927,432.72 – the fruits of the Company's employee-driven fundraising campaign.
Pembina's 500+ Calgary employees, contractors, board members and retirees raised funds through a combination of pledges and organized activities, which included a mini-sticks hockey tournament, fun money casino night, silent auction and executive Family Feud. All proceeds were fully matched by the Company.
Fun and games aside, staff also provided direct support to the community through the Company's Days of Caring activities and a winter clothing drive. Pembina volunteers helped cover graffiti with a fresh coat of paint at The Alex, served a hot meal at the Calgary Drop in & Rehab Centre (The DI) and collected winter clothing for The Alex and the Children's Cottage Society.
"Pembina has been supporting the United Way of Calgary and Area for over 30 years. The generosity and support our employees show towards the organization is a special part of our family culture," explains Mick Dilger, Pembina President and CEO. "We are all proud Calgarians; our United Way campaign is one way we can give back to the community while supporting the areas of greatest need within our city."
"Our partners at Pembina are a perfect example of do-gooders," says Dr. Lucy Miller, President & CEO of United Way of Calgary and Area. "The theme of our 2014 campaign is Do Good and we are challenging Calgarians to do one good thing to make our city better for everyone. Over at Pembina, they never stop doing good things for Calgary. Their leadership and record-breaking United Way campaigns year after year help us invest in the community where it is needed most. We thank all the do gooders at Pembina for their continued support!"
Pembina supports the United Way in communities across its operations, with many Pembina offices, including those in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, continuing their United Way fundraising campaigns into the Christmas season.
Pembina supports non-profit and charitable organizations based in, or in support of, the communities where we operate. Within this framework, we focus our investments on organizations that improve access to education, protect or preserve the environment, promote safety, create community space and encourage recreation and a healthy lifestyle.
About Pembina
Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a leading transportation and midstream service provider that has been serving North America's energy industry for 60 years. Pembina owns and operates pipelines that transport various hydrocarbon liquids including conventional and synthetic crude oil, heavy oil and oil sands products, condensate (diluent) and natural gas liquids produced in western Canada. The Company also owns and operates gas gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. With facilities strategically located in western Canada and in natural gas liquids markets in eastern Canada and the U.S., Pembina also offers a full spectrum of midstream and marketing services that spans across its operations. Pembina's integrated assets and commercial operations enable it to offer services needed by the energy sector along the hydrocarbon value chain.
SOURCE Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Image with caption: "Pembina presents donation cheque to United Way of Calgary and Area representatives. Pictured left to right, from United Way of Calgary and Area: Stevie Stranger, Campaign Manager; Melissa Bottoms, Campaign Advisor; Karen Young, Chief Operating Officer; from Pembina: Shawn Davis, Manager, Organizational Effectiveness & Internal Communications; Mick Dilger, President & CEO; Stu Taylor, Senior Vice President, NGL & Natural Gas Facilities. (CNW Group/Pembina Pipeline Corporation)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20141120_C7442_PHOTO_EN_8374.jpg
