Lawrence Livermore National Security LLC
LLNS 2009 Corporate Gift Program Award Recipients


I am pleased to announce the recipients for the 2009 LLNS Community Gift Program. These gifts, totaling $100,000 reflect LLNS’ commitment to being a good neighbor and making a positive contribution to local communities. We received 73 applications totaling nearly $750,000 in requests. Twenty-one applications were selected for awards through a committee review process. The majority of these awards serve children in the Tri-Valley and San Joaquin County, with a focus on science and math education and cultural arts. We thank all of the agencies that expressed an interest in receiving funds.

Organization Name

Program Description

Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Livermore High School
Engineering Pathway Program
San Ramon Valley Unified School District Teacher Professional Development
Dubin Unifed School District Dublin High School Biotech Program
Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center WOW Science
Tracy Unified School District
Merrill F. West High School
Space & Engineering Academy
Robotics Program
Las Positas College Biology Program
American Association of University Women
(Livermore - Pleasanton - Dublin Branch)
Science Camp Scholarships
Axis Community Health Foundation Health Care Services
Basic Necessities Nosotras en Control
Give Every Child A Chance Tutoring Program
Liberty Union High School District Chemistry/Physics/Biology Program
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District VII Indian Education Program
Playing at Learning Robotics Program
Tri-Valley Regional Occupational Program Alternative Energy Books and Equipment
Dublin Partners in Education Reading Program
City of Livermore, Civic Center Library Job Center
City of Pleasanton, Library STEM Collection
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Rancho Las Positas Elementary
Science Supplies
Rotarian Foundation of Livermore Dictionary for Young Scholars
Search Rescue Dream Center Green Initiative to Harvest Food for Donation
Valley Dance Theater Chidren's Performances for Women’s Shelter

George Miller addresses 2009 gift recipients
 
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Onetime LLNS GIFT RECIPIENTS from 2008

Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS) awarded a check in the amount of $25,000 to the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. From left are Tom McLaughlin, school board trustee; Anne White, trustee; Brenda Miller, district superintendent; Susan Houghton, director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory�s Public Affairs Office; Bill Morrison, trustee; Bill Dunlop, board president; and Kate Runyon, trustee.
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Tracy Unified School District
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS) awarded a check in the amount of $25,000 to the Tracy Unified School District. From left are Tom Hawkins, school board trustee; Kelly Lewis, trustee; Bill Swenson, trustee; Ann Willoughby, Lab Community and K-12 Education manager; James Vaughn, board president, Gregg Crandall, trustee; Ted Guzman, board vice-president; Joan Feller, trustee; and James Franco, district superintendent.
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California Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS) awarded a check in the amount of $25,000 to the California Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA).
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Grand gift for Tracy
In support of the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS) awarded a check in the amount of $10,000 to the City of Tracy in January. From left are Rod Buchanan, Tracy deputy director of Parks and Services; Susan Houghton, director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory�s Public Affairs Office; Livermore Mayor Brent Ives; and Linda Trocki, of LLNS Parent Oversight.
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Valley Children�s Museum
A gift for the children In December, Lawrence Livermore National Security presented a gift of $10,000 to the Valley Children�s Museum. From left: Rick Beaumont, outgoing museum board president; Linda Trocki, LLNS Parent Oversight; Wolfgang Stoeffl, a museum board member; Julie Benbow, museum executive director; Ann Willoughby, Community Relations Manager for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; and Bill Schaub, the museum�s incoming board president.
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A gift to the performing arts
Len Alexander (left), executive director and CEO of the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, accepted a $10,000 check presented by LLNS President and LLNL Director George Miller in October.
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