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On the Cover
The opening of Wegmans, a supermarket that anchors The Crossings at Conestoga Creek mixed-use development, was a 2018 highlight.
High Spirit
In this issue...
l A Message From The Chief Executive Officer
F The Year in Review
l Execute and Grow Our Real Estate Pipeline
l Strengthen and Broaden Our Industrial Businesses
l Reinvigorate the Entrepreneurial Spirit that Built High
l Be a Leader In Our Communities
l Supercharge Organizational and Talent Development
l Industry Leadership
F HSS Wins All PA Turnpike Southern Beltway Contracts
F HREG Announces a New Residential Community in Kennett Square
F Exciting Things Are Happening at The Crossings at Conestoga Creek
F Video Highlights HCG’s Role in Statue of Liberty Museum Project
F StructureCare’s PSU Capstone Team Wins “Best in Showcase”
F HSSC and ASC Share Values and Commitment to Quality Products
F She Gives Good Measure
l Courtney Ashby, Project Coordinator, HCC, Lancaster, PA
F High Honors and Awards
l Environmental Stewardship
F HSS Tests New Absorbent Product
l Community Commitment
F High Foundation Sponsors 2018 Extraordinary Give
F Bridge to Opportunity: Making a Difference in the Community
F HAL Co-Workers Lend a Helping Hand During the Holiday Season
High Spirit is published as a service to High® co-workers and retirees, and their families. Submissions, comments, and suggestions are welcome and should be submitted to:
Laurie M. Newmoyer, Editor lnewmoyer@high.net l 717/293-4479
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Year In Review
2018 was a year of big challenges and big triumphs across the High companies. On the next five pages you will find a summary of key highlights aligned with each of our 5 Key Strategies priorities. I encourage you to take the time to read them. In there you will find many reasons why we are proud of our co-workers and excited about the impact you are making. Below is a brief summary of the year.
2018 was an outstanding year for High Real Estate Group as we executed our strategies and operationally performed very well overall. Consolidated same-store operating cash flow exceeded plan and returns exceeded our targets. We sold three properties and refinanced a record amount, generating substantial cash to support future growth activities while still maintaining a very conservative debt position. All six of our recent multi-family developments and acquisitions performed better than our investment case, and two out of three new hotels did, as well. We also progressed the Crossings, opening the Wegmans and multifamily properties on schedule. The Crossings Main Street retail leasing was slower than planned, but has picked up recently. From a growth perspective, we developed an integrated strategy for Greenfield Corporate Center and are on track with executing all elements of that strategy. We also have built an exciting pipeline of new multi-family development opportunities in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Charleston, South Carolina, Mallard Point in North Carolina, and an expansion at Village Green in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
2018 was a mixed year for High Industries. While we made great progress executing our key strategies, we fell short of our financial plan for the year. Big picture, the entire shortfall was associated with the steel bridge market where we faced a very different market environment than planned, including unusually low bidding in our core geography and a 50 percent rise in steel plate prices. In the nearterm you don’t get to choose the environment you operate in, so what matters most is how you deal with it. I’m encouraged by how our High Steel Structures leadership team managed through these difficult conditions, mitigating the jump in steel prices and flexing costs with lower volumes. They also achieved an unusually high share in our core Mid-Atlantic market and started gaining more share in Southwest states.
The combined rest of High Industries exceeded plan. 2018 was a transitional year for High Concrete, where we made fantastic strides in executing our strategy, growing architectural and StructureCare, and approving a big investment to realign our Denver Plant capability to support growth in architectural. Service Center delivered strong profitability from continued pricing discipline and growth in high margin stainless and aluminum products. High Construction achieved record profit.
Lastly, we are very excited about the progress made in delivering record safety results, investing in our co-workers, investing in our communities, and energizing our entrepreneurial spirit across the High companies. Thank you for your hard work and commitment in 2018!
Mike Shirk, Chief Executive Officer
EXECUTE AND GROW OUR REAL ESTATE PIPELINE
TOPPING OFF
High Real Estate Group made significant progress toward completion of the East Tower for the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. A topping off ceremony was held in August, with opening scheduled for Summer 2019.
EXPERTISE
The High Environmental Health and Safety Team assisted 226 organizations by performing more than 230 assessments for chemical, biological or physical health exposures, monitoring safety at 86 different construction projects, conducting over 50 compliance evaluations, and providing over 115 training programs ranging in length from 1 to 40 hours, while maintaining a 4.9 out of 5 in customer satisfaction.
UPGRADES
We made significant investments to renovate and upgrade 3 hotels and to construct a clubhouse for The Summit at Mill Creek.
STRONG STARTS
In the first full year of operations, the Mt. Laurel Springhill Suites, Saucon Valley Springhill Suites, and The Reserve at Greenfield all received strong guest satisfaction results and exceeded their plans.
CUSTOMER SUCCESS
98% of commercial customers and 96% of residential customers recommend High Associates. Our apartment residents rated us 4.4 out of 5 for overall experience.
CROSSINGS OPENING
The Crossings came to life with the opening of Wegmans, Miller’s Ale House, and the first buildings in our residential community. Announced that Reel Cinemas is coming in 2019.
APARTMENT EXCELLENCE
High Associates won 24 awards in the Northeast and 4 in Philly, including being selected Property Management Company of the Year out of approximately 100 entries.
FINANCIAL STRENGTH
Operating cash flow was up 4% vs 2017. Leased 1.4 million square feet of commercial space, up 10.6%.
STRENGTHEN AND BROADEN OUR INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES
CONSTRUCTION GROWTH
High Construction achieved record revenue and profit and made substantial progress on both the largest (The Crossings) and most complex (Lancaster Marriott expansion) projects in company history.
WINNING IN ARCHITECTURAL
High Concrete Group achieved strong new orders for architectural projects and had 13 unique projects in production in the Denver, PA, Plant, in addition to the great work our Springboro, OH, Team does. We approved Project Osprey, a major investment to expand our architectural capability and capacity.
GROWING SHARE
High Steel Structures achieved abnormally high win rates in the Mid-Atlantic, helping to offset pressure from unusually weak market conditions.
STRONG SUPPORT
High Structural Erectors continued to support the work of High Concrete and High Steel Structures, as well as direct work with other customers. Newport Bridge, Route 141 Viaduct Foundation Repairs in Delaware required jacking up sections of the bridge and replacing bearings while traffic flowed overhead.
LEVERAGING CAPABILITIES
High Transit hauled loads for 25 third-party customers, enabling better utilization of its assets and of its highly talented drivers during slow periods of hauling for High Steel Structures.
GROWTH
High Concrete Group had a very strong year in new orders, with backlog entering 2019 almost double versus the previous year.
REINVIGORATE THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT THAT BUILT HIGH
NEW REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS
High Real Estate Group committed to developing Community Services Group, its first new office building in Greenfield since 2009, and a new apartment community in Kennett Square, PA.
LEADING THE WAY
High Hotels’ Lancaster Courtyard became the first Marriott hotel in the US to be powered 100% by solar energy.
BUILDING A SERVICE BUSINESS
StructureCare grew revenue 35% and invested to expand its team of professionals.
SINGLE DATA MODEL
Completed SAP reconfigurations and new software integrations to support our ultimate technology platform vision where we enter data only once and maintain a single version of our data truth that is visible and useable by all, and integrated with powerful 3-D Building (and Bridge) Information Management (BIM) tools. High Concrete is already developing customer-facing uses for this new powerful platform
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
High Concrete is developing ThinCast Rainscreen Panels to fill a need in the market for a more durable and affordable rainscreen option with the beauty and permanence of concrete.
GEOGRAPHIC GROWTH
High Steel committed to growing its presence and share in Southwest markets (VA, WV, OH), winning 9 projects in 2018.
BRIGHT METALS GROWTH
High Steel Service Center achieved 125% growth in stainless steel and aluminum tons sold.
BUILT HIGH
ENERGIZING GREENFIELD CORPORATE CENTER
We developed and began executing a plan to further energize Greenfield Corporate Center, including adding amenities, pursuing 6 exciting new development projects, addressing future traffic concerns, and enhancng the marketing of the campus.
BE A LEADER IN OUR COMMUNITIES
SUPPORTING CHILDREN
High Transit supported the Make-A-Wish Foundation Mother’s Day convoy and High Construction raised $52,860 for Children’s Miracle Network and Penn State Children’s Hospital during its 10th annual charity golf outing.
UNITED WAY
High co-workers and retirees gave generously, exceeding High’s United Way Campaign goal by raising over $263,000. Thank you for Living United!
BROAD SUPPORT
In 2018, we touched 246 organizations through monetary contributions and/or volunteering our time and skills.
BRIDGE TO OPPORTUNITY
Co-workers volunteered 1,500 hours and reached 6,200 K-12 students, and companies invested $242,000 related to our Bridge to Opportunity focus area.
SUPERCHARGE ORGANIZATIONAL AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
155 co-workers completed inhouse leadership development courses, investing 2,000 hours in themselves and their teams.
HEALTH MANAGEMENT
90% of co-workers participated in biometric screenings. A total of 702 health coaching sessions were held for 96 co-workers or medical dependents.
SAFETY RESULTS
2018 marked another record year and substantial improvement in our safety results. Every single co-worker plays a critical role in their safety and that of others. Thank you for your diligence!
GOOD MEASURE
9 co-workers or teams were chosen to receive the Good Measure Award. During the 2018 High Forum, 2 co-workersone from High Real Estate Group (Jim Baxter) and one from High Industries (Mark Stout) - were awarded Grand Prizes.
HIGH ACHIEVERS
8 co-workers earned degrees using the company-assisted tuition support program.
CO-WORKER ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and helping to make us even better! We had a record 93% participation. Results showed positive progress in key areas and are helping us prioritize where to focus going forward.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
7 High Hotels co-workers are participating in a 2-year program designed to help bolster skills and career development.
HIGH STEEL UNIVERSITY
Williamsport’s HSU training site opened in July, and 275 skills courses were completed overall. The impact is showing in quality and service!
PLAYING HARD
More than 4,500 co-workers and family members participated in a wide range of family-oriented social events. Loved seeing you out there!
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
HSS Wins All PA Turnpike Southern Beltway Contracts
High Steel Structures LLC was awarded contracts totaling over 16,000 tons of steel for the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s $800 million Southern Beltway project. This new-capacity project is broken down into nine construction sections, seven of which contain steel bridges. Construction lettings for the projects began back in 2013, with the final project bidding in December of 2018.
The U.S. Route 22 to I-79 project is the middle section of the Southern Beltway project. It begins at the southern terminus of the Findlay Connector at the U.S. Route 22 Interchange, and proceeds 13 miles southeast to an interchange with I-79 and a local connection at Morganza Road near the Allegheny/Washington County line.
Traffic is scheduled to begin using the Southern Beltway in the Fall of 2021, and all will be open in 2022.
HREG Announces a New Residential Community in Kennett Square
On January 31, 2019, High Real Estate Group LLC acquired 14 acres of land in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, with plans to develop a residential community. This project will consist of three four-story buildings with a total of 175 units and 23 underground parking spaces. High Associates Ltd. is collaborating with Greenfield Architects Ltd. and High Construction Company for the design and construction of this community. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held in May, with completion scheduled for Fall of 2020.
A rendering of a multi-family building to be constructed at Kennett Square.
Beltway over SR 980, 55B.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
Exciting Things Are Happening at The Crossings at Conestoga Creek
The Crossings at Conestoga Creek, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a $120 million mixed-use development by High Real Estate Group LLC that includes retail space, a 127-room Residence Inn hotel, and an apartment community. Since ground was broken for the project in 2017, a great deal of progress has been made!
• Wegmans (left) opened on September 23, 2018. This 120,000 square-foot supermarket anchors The Crossings, and employs approximately 475 people.
• Miller‘s Ale House, a casual sports restaurant and bar, opened in October 2018. Occupying a 7,232 square-foot building, Miller‘s is located in the Main Street retail area of The Crossings.
• On November 10, 2018, the first of the apartment buildings at The Crossings opened for resident move-ins. In addition, the clubhouse was completed, and some garages were available. The community will ultimately consist of 258 upscale apartments. Photos at left show an apartment kitchen area and the clubhouse interior.
• MassageLuxe makes its Pennsylvania debut at The Crossings. Located on the Main Street area, this massage therapy spa chain offers a variety of massage therapies, as well as facial and waxing services.
• Orrstown Bank (below left) opened in February along The Crossings Main Street. The 1,400 square-foot facility is the bank‘s seventh Lancaster County location.
• Reel Cinema is scheduled to open in Spring 2019. This seven-screen complex will show first-run movies where customers can order food and beverages that are delivered right to their plush leather recliners.
There‘s much more to come at The Crossings. Watch for more news on this exciting project!
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
Video Highlights HCG’s Role in Statue of Liberty Museum Project
High Concrete Group LLC was privileged to provide insulated architectural precast panels for the Statue of Liberty Museum. Set on Liberty Island opposite Lady Liberty, the 26,000 square-foot museum houses a large walk-through theater and gallery space, interactive displays, and the Lady’s original torch. The project is on track for a May 2019 Gala event opening.
A video was produced to capture design and construction testimonials about HCG from key members of the project team. Featured are representatives from the following groups involved in the project, who highlighted their experience working with HCG, as well as what this iconic project means to them: FXCollaborative, architect; Phelps Construction Group, general contractor; Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, owner; and SBI Consultants, the owner’s representative.
To view the video, visit HCG‘s home page, www.highconcrete.com.
StructureCare’s PSU Capstone Team Wins “Best in Showcase”
Penn State University’s College of Engineering holds Capstone Design Showcases in the Spring and Fall. Organizations have an opportunity to submit applications describing a problem specific to their business. Students select a project, form teams consisting of students from various engineering majors, and begin developing solutions. This year, StructureCare® applied.
The Challenge: StructureCare was in search of a tool to improve efficiency in parking garage inspection and reporting. Students were asked to develop a cloud-based mobile application that would increase the level of automation and standardization with which inspection data is collected, organized, consolidated, and communicated. The Process: During the 15-week project, students worked closely with StructureCare’s Mat Birney and George Savant, holding weekly video calls to discuss project updates and perform test trials. Mat and George traveled to PSU’s
StructureCare’s George Savant (back row right) with the winning Capstone Project Team.
main campus four times to visit various parking garages, enabling students to learn and understand the inspection process as performed in the field.
The Result: Of the 68 projects presented, the StructureCare student team won “Best Project in Showcase.” The Site Inspection Automation app they developed is capable of digital PDF mark-ups, image capturing, and selective exporting. Its functionality includes the ability to digitally note and assign issues on site, eliminate handwritten markups, increase data collection, assign condition priorities, capture images on site, filter by condition type, and select the images to use in reporting. Though it was tested prior to the Showcase, field engineers began utilizing the app in early 2019.
StructureCare submitted another problem and was again selected by a team of students for the Spring 2019 showcase. We hope to make further advancements leveraging automation and AI technology.
HSSC and ASC Share Values and Commitment to Quality Products
Abbottstown Stamping Co. Inc., located in Hanover, Pennsylvania, is a familyowned business established in 1986. Holding itself to the highest quality and precision for its stamped metal products has enabled ASC to establish a three decades-long relationship with its primary customer, Schindler Elevator. In order to maintain the level of quality Schindler requires for its products, ASC, under the leadership of Dan Altoff, President, recognized the need to partner with key suppliers that share its philosophy and commitment to excellence.
In 1995, ASC and High Steel Service Center LLC established a business relationship that endures to this day. Initially, HSSC provided them with ¾-inch square and 11-gauge CR strips. During the ensuing 24 years, HSSC earned ASC’s trust by providing excellent quality and service, resulting in ASC awarding HSSC all of its slit coil business, as well as purchasing sheet and blanks.
Bill Zimmerman, ASC’s General Manager, appreciates that HSSC is a family-owned, privately-held company, and feels that this makes both companies more accountable. Bill said, “Our relationship and the service that we get from HSSC is top-notch. I rely on them 100 percent for their quality material and delivery.”
HSSC is committed to providing quality products that enable ASC to manufacture precision parts for customers like Schindler Elevator. HSSC is also proud to be ASC’s steel supplier of choice and looks forward to continuing and building upon this valued relationship!
HSSC’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Jim Cunningham (third from left), with members of the Abbottstown Stamping Co. Team.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
She Gives Good Measure
Courtney L. Ashby
Project Coordinator
High Construction Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Nominator: Brittani K. Fry
Courtney started with HCC in January 2018 and quickly hit the ground running. For starters, Courtney has energized Project Management’s teamwork by identifying areas for improvement, initiating conversations, and implementing agreed-upon action plans for four areas of the job cycle. Her efforts resulted in better project financial reporting, material documentation, and contract accuracy, as well as improved communication through video of jobs, meetings, and training sessions.
In the case of a retirement community project, the customer’s inconsistent communication of customized selections resulted in confusion. Courtney developed a selection sheet showing available options, a big improvement over the customer’s fill-in-the-blank form. She also streamlined the preliminary cost process and organized it by unit and type of selection.
In another instance, Courtney saw the Project Management Team struggling with a subcontractor. Because she has knowledge of both contractor and subcontractor rolls, she helped co-workers understand how the sub was interpreting the documents. She then intervened and initiated meaningful conversations that significantly improved these relationships.
By increasing her knowledge of the construction process, initiating beneficial processes, building better relationships between customers and co-workers, and regularly going beyond the scope of her job responsibilities, Courtney demonstrates commitment to The High Philosophy and consistently gives Good Measure.
High Honors
Kenneth Glidden
…earned a Masters degree in Project Management from Northeastern University College of Professional Studies. Ken joined High Steel Structures LLC in 1986, and serves as Manager of Project Management.
Charles V. Hanfman
…earned a Professional Engineering License in the State of Pennsylvania from the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Chuck, who serves as Design Engineer, joined High Concrete Group LLC in 2013.
Michelle Lorick
…graduated from the 2018 National Apartment Association Leadership Lyceum program. Michelle joined High Associates Ltd. in 2001, and serves as Community Manager for Plantation Oaks in Charleston, South Carolina.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
Matthew L. Malloy
…earned a Professional Engineering License in the State of Pennsylvania from the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Matt joined High Concrete Group LLC in 2014, and serves as Associate Design Team Leader.
Mary H. Sheir
…received the Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) designation from the National Apartment Association. Mary joined High Associates Ltd. in 2013, and serves as Community Manager for The Reserve at Greenfield.
Robert C. Vasko
…earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Pennsylvania State University. Rob joined High in 2006, and serves as Supply Chain Specialist.
Gregory M. Weitzel
…earned an Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering from Harrisburg Area Community College. Greg joined High Steel Structures LLC in 1995 and serves as Lead Supervisor.
Deena R. Wolf
…earned the National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) designation from the National Apartment Association. Deena, who joined High Associates Ltd. in 2017, serves as Marketing Representative for Barrcrest Manor, Greenview Terrace, and Village Green apartment communities.
High Awards
High Associates Ltd.
…was awarded the 2018 Property Management Company of the Year during the Pennsylvania Apartment Association’s Best of Living Awards ceremony. Following are individual and community awards presented at the event:
l Tina L. McGinnis was awarded Regional Manager of the Year. Tina, who joined HAL in 2001, serves as Regional Manager for its residential portfolio.
l Joshua M. Supplee was awarded Maintenance Supervisor of the Year. Josh joined HAL in 2013, and currently serves as Residential Maintenance Leadperson for The Crossings.
l Kathryn S. Sylvia was awarded Property Manager of the Year. Kathryn joined HAL in 2010, and serves as Community Manager for Orchard Ridge.
l Barrcrest Manor: Star Performer for Curb Appeal Excellence, Maintenance Excellence, Leasing and Marketing Excellence, and Overall Excellence.
l Bentley Ridge: First Place for Curb Appeal Excellence, Maintenance Excellence, and Overall Excellence.
l Greenfield Estates: First Place for Curb Appeal Excellence and Maintenance Excellence.
l Greenview Terrace: First Place for Curb Appeal Excellence and Maintenance Excellence; Star Performer for Overall Excellence.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
l Orchard Ridge: Property Excellence, First Place; Leasing Excellence, Second Place; Overall Community in Greater Philadelphia, Third Place.
l The Reserve at Greenfield: Star Performer for Maintenance Excellence and Leasing & Marketing Excellence.
l The Summit at Mill Creek: First Place for Leasing & Marketing Excellence, Curb Appeal Excellence, and Overall Excellence; Star Performer for Maintenance Excellence.
l Village Green: Curb Appeal Excellence and Overall Excellence, Star Performer.
Courtyard by Marriott-Lancaster, Pennsylvania
…earned the Silver Award from Marriott, placing it in the top 15 percent of all Courtyard hotels in the brand for outstanding quality and service for 2018.
High Concrete Group LLC
…was recognized for the 1200 Intrepid office building by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) during its Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Gala. High Concrete Group was awarded first place in the Mid-Rise Buildings category in this global competition. 200 Intrepid, located in Philadelphia’s Navy Yard, is known for its stunning multi-radius, load-bearing architectural facade.
High Construction Company
…was honored for its work by the Keystone Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors during its Awards Gala in October:
l Courtyard by Marriott, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Award of Merit, Commercial - $2 to $10 million, Dauphin County
l Fulton Bank Administrative Service Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Award of Merit, Commercial - $2 to $10 million, Lancaster County
l S. Dale High Leadership Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Award of Merit, Commercial - $2 to $10 million, Lancaster County
l SpringHill Suites-Allentown/Bethlehem/Center Valley, Pennsylvania
Award of Merit, Commercial - $10 to $25 million, Lehigh County
l The Reserve at Greenfield, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Award of Merit, Residential - New Multi-Unit, Lancaster County
Callie Mastoris
…was presented an Achievement Award from the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders during its National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration. Callie, who serves as Laundry Attendant for SpringHill Suites in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, joined High Hotels Ltd. in 2017.
Susan Steele
…was honored by Pennsylvania State University’s School of Science, Engineering and Technology at its Alumni Achievement Awards. Sue, who serves as Senior Design Engineer for High Steel Structures LLC, joined the company in 2001.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
HSS
Tests New Absorbent Product
We often hear the term “Environmental Sustainability,” but what does that mean to us at High? Environmental Sustainability is making decisions and taking actions that are in the interest of protecting the natural world, with particular emphasis on preserving the environment to support human life. It really comes down to two points:
1) Utilizing reusable materials and making an effort to avoid wasting energy; and
2) Taking steps to avoid contaminating the air, soil, and water.
High Steel Structures LLC has agreed to trial a product that will add to its environmental sustainability philosophy. The nature of HSS’s business periodically involves leaks and spills of fluids that might contain oils, coolants, or paints used in the production of our girders. Not only are these spills an environmental concern, they could also cause co-workers to slip or fall. A quality product to absorb these fluids is required.
An environmentallyfriendly mat is used to soak up fluid spills and leaks. The photo to the right shows an absorbent “sock.”
The current practice at the HSS plants is to use disposable pads commonly referred to as “pig mats.” This requires a high number of pads that are thrown away in the trash and eventually end up at the local landfill. The new product is a more robust pad, quilted to withstand HSS’s harsh working environment. Compared to traditional pads, this new product absorbs two-and-a-half times the amount of fluid, reducing handling and the resulting manpower required to change them. Pads can be walked on, and even driven on, if necessary. Soiled pads are placed in plastic drums.
What happens to the dirty
pads? The vendor collects and launders them at a facility which is designed to recover the oils and fluids that were absorbed. These fluids can then be used as fuel for other industries. Cleaned pads are returned for use in our HSS Plants. This cycle is managed by the vendor.
We will receive a waste reduction report annually that showcases our environmental achievement. Saving time and money while reducing waste in our landfills is certainly a win-win for both HSS and the environment!
High Foundation Sponsors 2018 Extraordinary Give
In the past six years, during more than 160 hours (7 days) of giving, the Lancaster County Community Foundation’s Extraordinary Give has raised in excess of $40 million to benefit more than 500 organizations in Lancaster County, many of which are supported by High Foundation. The 24-hour on-line event brings people together and engages them in the important act of supporting their community.
The impact and reach of the Extraordinary Give continue to grow each year and, once again, a new record was established in 2018, with $10.2 million raised in 24 hours. For those interested in statistics, this equates to: $425,000 per hour; $7,100 per minute; or $118 per second! Over the past six years, the number of individual gifts received has also increased from 11,600 in 2012, to 58,000 in 2018.
As a Presenting Sponsor, High Foundation, along with Rodgers and Associates, the Lancaster County Community Foundation, and other sponsors, created a stretch pool for every dollar received up to $500,000. Many High co-workers also took the opportunity to participate by both contributing and by joining fellow co-workers in a luncheon held at The S. Dale High Leadership Center the day of the event.
HAL’s Kim Long got in on some of the fun during the Extraordinary Give.
“We are delighted to join with the Community Foundation as a Presenting Sponsor of the Extraordinary Give,” said Robin Stauffer, the Foundation’s Executive Director. “This event is an important point of engagement for philanthropy that is producing meaningful results in Lancaster. We want to see it thrive.”
Bridge to Opportunity: Making a Difference in the Community
The High Companies and High Foundation have a long tradition of contributing throughout Central Pennsylvania and in the communities in which we do business. The generosity of the High Family, Corporate giving, and the donation of time and talent by High co-workers, together invest in organizations that provide vital support and services to individuals and families, and contribute to the enhanced economic vibrancy of our communities. To increase the impact of these philanthropic activities, High Companies and High Foundation are aligned with a common goal to support people on their paths to personal stability – a “Bridge to Opportunity.”
Each year, High Foundation invests in community benefit organizations that support positive change within areas of identified need. In 2018, the Foundation’s
COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
• Arch Street Center
• ASSETS of Lancaster County
• Bench Mark Program
• Blessings of Hope
• Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster
• Lancaster County Council of Churches
• Lancaster Downtowners
• Lancaster Equity Inc.
• Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine
• Bridge of Hope
• Children Deserve a Chance Foundation
• The Common Wheel
• Community First Fund
• Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services
• Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services
• Factory Ministries
• Fulton Theatre
• Housing Development Corporation Mid-Atlantic
• Hope Within Ministries
• IMPACT! Missions
• City of Lancaster
• Lancaster County Children’s Alliance
• Lancaster County Conservancy
• Lancaster Health Center
• LancasterHistory.org
• Lancaster Mennonite School
• Lancaster Science Factory
• Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
• Lancaster Theological Seminary
• Milagro House
• Mom’s House
• Music for Everyone
• New Person Ministries
• Partnership for Public Health
• PRIMA Arts Inc.
• Rock Ford Foundation
• Samaritan Counseling Center
• Spanish American Civic Association
• The Peyton Walker Foundation
• Water Street Mission
• A Woman’s Concern
• YWCA Board of Trustees continued its focus on eliminating poverty by supporting organizations focused on systemic change. The Foundation provided a bridge to sustainability and financial stability for many, and at the same time invested in Lancaster City aesthetics and neighborhoods.
Following is a sampling of a variety of organizations that benefited from the generosity of the High Family and High Foundation in 2018: High Foundation supported the purchase of Power Shear Equipment for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology’s new Greiner Campus.
According to Robin Stauffer, Executive Director of the Foundation, “Our niche has been to contribute mainly to capital ‘bricks and mortar’ projects that add to, or enhance, facilities and equipment for the long-term. Thanks to the ongoing
generosity of the High Family, many organizations and institutions have been able to provide vital services throughout the communities in which we live and work. Our vision is to continue this support for generations to come.”
For more information, please visit www.highfoundation.org.
HAL Co-Workers Lend a Helping Hand
During
the Holiday Season
High Associates Ltd. co-workers spread some holiday cheer for needy individuals and families in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, community:
• The Summit at Mill Creek Team in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, sponsored a community food drive. All food collected was donated to Water Street Mission, providers of food and shelter for the homeless in downtown Lancaster.
• The Greenview Terrace Team also held a food drive to benefit Water Street Mission. Contributions from staff and 112 homes in this residential community resulted in a total of 35 bags of food collected.
• High Associates Ltd. co-workers partnered with The Salvation Army for the Adopt-A-Family program. The HAL team was matched with a needy family and was provided with a wish list. Co-workers contributed gifts and monetary donations. Team members used the donated money to go on a shopping trip to purchase remaining items on the list. Gifts were taken to the organization for distribution to the adopted family in time for Christmas.
Thank you, HAL co-workers, for your caring and extra efforts in making the holiday a little bit brighter for those in need!
Food drives at Greenview Terrace and The Summit at Mill Creek helped support a local nonprofit organization.
Tara Gustafson, Steve Evans, Brenda Strausser, Brad Mowbray, Jennifer Soto, and Laura Seitz were just a few of the co-workers who wrapped gifts for HAL’s adopted family.
