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Robots Help Students Build a Future by Betty Newman April 24, 2013 12:24 PM Bionic Barons - representing Andover & Lahser High Schools, Bloomfield, MI. How many hours do you think it takes to build a working robot? Okay, I don’t know the answer either, but I know the people who do! Ten Michigan high school teams, and one Canadian team, are “goin’ for the gold” at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition Championship in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri, April 24-27. Spurred on with team names like “Killer Bees,” Bionic Barons” and “More Martians,” these... Tags: Chrysler Foundation Share Comments [0] Permalink
Chrysler Employees Share Their Hearts and Hands for Thanksgiving by Betty Newman November 15, 2012 4:34 PM Turkey, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, stuffing and, of course, pumpkin pie. Ummmm! Makes your mouth water just thinking about these traditional delights of Thanksgiving we’ll be sharing with family and friends next week. And again this year, thousands of people in Southeastern Michigan, Ohio and Illinois, for whom hunger is a daily reality, will be sitting down next week to this traditional holiday feast, thanks to the helping hands and hearts of Chrysler Group employees sharing their time and their compassion. See how this sharing tradition at the Chrysler Group is helping make a difference! <a href="blog.do;jsessionid=0C37619B892ACA1D21CD65433DC9701E?id=1962&p=entry" ><img src="images/read_more.gif" alt ="read more" /></a></div> </div> <!-- END POST BODY --> <div class="posttags"> <div class="tag_container">Tags: <span class="tagsize"><a href="blog.do?p=tag&tag=113">Chrysler Foundation</a></span>   </div> </div> <div class="postshare"> <!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --> <div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style"> <a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=xa-4ae5fca22ddef786" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a> </div> <!-- AddThis Button END --> <div class="comment"><a href="blog.do;jsessionid=0C37619B892ACA1D21CD65433DC9701E?id=1962&p=entry#comments">Comments [0]</a></div> <div class="permalink"><a href="/entry/1962/chrysler_employees_share_their_hearts_and_hands_for_thanksgiving">Permalink</a></div> </div> <!-- category --> <div class="postline"></div> </div> </td></tr> <tr class="odd"> <td align="left" valign="top"> <div class="postitem"> <h2>Chrysler Foundation Donates $50,000 to AmeriCares for Flood, Tornado Victims</h2> <h4>by <a href="/bio.do;jsessionid=0C37619B892ACA1D21CD65433DC9701E?p=view&id=263">Mike Driehorst</a></h4> <!-- START POST BODY --> <div class="postcontent"> <span class="postdate">June 9, 2011 3:16 PM</span> <p> </p> <p><img width="532" height="160" align="left" alt="" style="" src="http://images.thefirehouse.biz/general/2011_Chrysler_Foundation_CJDR_3D.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.chryslergroupllc.com/en-us/community/Pages/Overview.aspx" target="_blank">The Chrysler Foundation</a>, the charitiable arm of Chrysler Group, recently made a $50,000 donation to <a href="http://www.americares.org/aboutus/" target="_blank">AmeriCares</a> to help the countless victims of the recent floods and tornadoes in the U.S. South and Midwest.</p> <p> </p> <p>Why go with AmeriCares? Two reasons: Instant access and stretching the dollar.</p> <p> </p> <p>AmeriCares, founded in 1982 and based in Stamford, Conn., is firmly established in the communities devastated by the recent natural disasters. Therefore, our contribution can have a more immediate and positive impact.</p> <p> </p> <p>Another reason is more bang for the buck. Historically, for every $100 donated to AmeriCares,... <div id="readmore"><a href="blog.do;jsessionid=0C37619B892ACA1D21CD65433DC9701E?id=1439&p=entry" ><img src="images/read_more.gif" alt ="read more" /></a></div> </div> <!-- END POST BODY --> <div class="posttags"> <div class="tag_container">Tags: <span class="tagsize"><a href="blog.do?p=tag&tag=13">Good Works</a></span> ,  <span class="tagsize"><a href="blog.do?p=tag&tag=113">Chrysler Foundation</a></span>   </div> </div> <div class="postshare"> <!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --> <div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style"> <a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=xa-4ae5fca22ddef786" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a> </div> <!-- AddThis Button END --> <div class="comment"><a href="blog.do;jsessionid=0C37619B892ACA1D21CD65433DC9701E?id=1439&p=entry#comments">Comments [0]</a></div> <div class="permalink"><a href="/entry/1439/chrysler_foundation_donates__to_americares_for_flood_tornado_victims">Permalink</a></div> </div> <!-- category --> <div class="postline"></div> </div> </td></tr> <tr class="even"> <td align="left" valign="top"> <div class="postitem"> <h2>Potential of $300,000 Donation for Japan Relief from Chrysler Foundation, Employees, Dealers</h2> <h4>by <a href="/bio.do;jsessionid=0C37619B892ACA1D21CD65433DC9701E?p=view&id=263">Mike Driehorst</a></h4> <!-- START POST BODY --> <div class="postcontent"> <span class="postdate">March 18, 2011 11:13 AM</span> <p> </p> <p><img align="left" alt="" style="width: 492px; height: 148px;" src="http://images.thefirehouse.biz/general/2011_Chrysler_Foundation_CJDR_3D.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.chryslergroupllc.com/community">Chrysler Foundation</a>, the philanthropic arm of Chrysler Group LLC, is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross targeted for <a target="_blank" href="http://en.wordpress.com/tag/japan-earthquake-march-2011/">Japan disaster relief efforts</a>. The foundation also announced it will match donations* to the ARC from employees, contract employees and dealers up to another $100,000 bringing the potential for a total donation of $300,000.</p> <p> </p> <p>"We are confident that Chrysler employees, contractors and dealers will once again respond to help others in need, which is why the foundation will match their generous contributions," said Jody Trapasso, president... <div id="readmore"><a href="blog.do;jsessionid=0C37619B892ACA1D21CD65433DC9701E?id=1346&p=entry" ><img src="images/read_more.gif" alt ="read more" /></a></div> </div> <!-- END POST BODY --> <div class="posttags"> <div class="tag_container">Tags: <span class="tagsize"><a href="blog.do?p=tag&tag=13">Good Works</a></span> ,  <span class="tagsize"><a href="blog.do?p=tag&tag=113">Chrysler Foundation</a></span> ,  <span class="tagsize"><a href="blog.do?p=tag&tag=72">Corporate Business</a></span>   </div> </div> <div class="postshare"> <!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --> <div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style"> <a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=xa-4ae5fca22ddef786" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a> </div> <!-- AddThis Button END --> <div class="comment"><a href="blog.do;jsessionid=0C37619B892ACA1D21CD65433DC9701E?id=1346&p=entry#comments">Comments [0]</a></div> <div class="permalink"><a href="/entry/1346/potential_of__donated_for_japan_relief_from_chrysler_foundation_employees_dealers">Permalink</a></div> </div> <!-- category --> <div class="postline"></div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <span class="copy1"></span>   </div> </div> <div id="rightcontent"> <div id="recentpostscont"> <h1>Recent Posts</h1> <div id="recentposts"> <div class="recentpost"> <h4><a>May 15, 2013</a></h4> <h2><a href="blog.do;jsessionid=0C37619B892ACA1D21CD65433DC9701E?p=entry&id=2079">How to Get the Perfect Dodge Dart: Even Easier</a></h2> </div> <div class="recentpost"> <h4><a>May 13, 2013</a></h4> <h2><a href="blog.do;jsessionid=0C37619B892ACA1D21CD65433DC9701E?p=entry&id=2077">PentaStars Profile: 'Sold on the Mopars With the 300'</a></h2> </div> <div class="recentpost"> <h4><a>May 10, 2013</a></h4> <h2><a href="blog.do;jsessionid=0C37619B892ACA1D21CD65433DC9701E?p=entry&id=2076">Jeep Awards 'Sweep' at NEMPA</a></h2> </div> <div class="recentpost"> <h4><a>May 9, 2013</a></h4> <h2><a href="blog.do;jsessionid=0C37619B892ACA1D21CD65433DC9701E?p=entry&id=2075">'Fast & Furious 6:' The Cars are the Stars</a></h2> </div> <div class="recentpost"> <h4><a>May 9, 2013</a></h4> <h2><a href="blog.do;jsessionid=0C37619B892ACA1D21CD65433DC9701E?p=entry&id=2072"> How Does Ram's Stop-Start Technology Save MPG?</a></h2> </div> </div> </div> <!-- START CALENDAR --> <div id="calendarcont"> <div id="calendarframe"><iframe allowTransparency="true" src="/calendar.do" width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"> Related Links Allpar AutoBlog AutoBlog Green Automobile Automotive Design and Production Autoweek Car & Driver Car Design News Dodge Forum Edmunds’ InsideLine Jalopnik LeftLaneNews MotorTrend PickupTrucks Road & Track The Car Connection Winding Road Car Gurus Fiat 500 USA Autobytel Popular Tags 1500 200 2500 300 3500 4500 500 5500 Abarth Accolades and Awards Advertising ALMS Alternative Fuels Aspen Auto Industry News Auto Review Auto Shows Automobility Avenger Business Plan 2014 Caliber Call of Duty Canada Cargo Van (C / V) CES Challenger Charger Charger Pursuit Cherokee China Chrysler Chrysler Cares Chrysler Foundation Commander Compass Corporate Business Crossovers Customer Service Dakota Dart Dealers Design Talk Detroit Commitment Diversity Dodge Dodge Motorsports Dodge Viper Cup Durango Engineering ENVI Express Fiat Fred Diaz Fuel Economy GEM Going Green Good Works Grand Caravan Grand Cherokee Happenings HEMI Heritage Hot Rides Hybrids I'm a PentaStar Innovation Insider Outlook International Growth Jeep brand Jeep Girls Journey Laramie Letters for Lyrics Liberty Live Chat LX architecture Mack Engine Plant Magnum Media Microsoft Minivans Mopar Motorsports Museum NASCAR NHRA Nitro No Bull Outdoorsman Panda Patriot PentaStars Program Power Wagon Powertrains Pre-Owned Vehicles Presidential Visit Product Passion ProMaster Van Proud to Work Here PT Cruiser Pure Michigan Quality Ralph Gilles Ralph Nader Ram Recalls Reid Bigland Retail Sales Safety Sales and Marketing Sebring SEMA Sergio Marchionne SHAP Small Business Social Media Speaks SRT SRT SRT Motorsports Suppliers Targa Newfoundland The Suits TORC Town & Country Tradesman Trenton Engine Plant Truck of the Year Twitter UAW UAW Uconnect Under the Pentastar Vehicle Care Veterans Day Viper VOTS Warren Truck Plant WCM Wrangler Wrangler Unlimited Yahoo! 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Robots Help Students Build a Future

by Betty Newman

April 24, 2013 12:24 PM

Bionic Barons - representing Andover & Lahser High Schools, Bloomfield, MI.

How many hours do you think it takes to build a working robot?

Okay, I don’t know the answer either, but I know the people who do!

Ten Michigan high school teams, and one Canadian team, are “goin’ for the gold” at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition Championship in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri, April 24-27.

Spurred on with team names like “Killer Bees,” Bionic Barons” and “More Martians,” these...

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Chrysler Employees Share Their Hearts and Hands for Thanksgiving

by Betty Newman

November 15, 2012 4:34 PM
Turkey, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, stuffing and, of course, pumpkin pie. Ummmm! Makes your mouth water just thinking about these traditional delights of Thanksgiving we’ll be sharing with family and friends next week.

And again this year, thousands of people in Southeastern Michigan, Ohio and Illinois, for whom hunger is a daily reality, will be sitting down next week to this traditional holiday feast, thanks to the helping hands and hearts of Chrysler Group employees sharing their time and their compassion.

See how this sharing tradition at the Chrysler Group is helping make a difference!

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