Dec 07, 2005
Oak Brook, Ill., - Sharpie brings its "Autographs for Education" effort -
or in this case "Autographs for Aviation Education" - as part of the Grand
Opening at the Future of Flight Aviation Center December 17. During the
opening month, each visitor will be asked for their autograph. In return
for each signature, Sharpie will donate $1, up to $5,000, to the Future of
Flight Foundation in Everett, Washington.
"We are eager to unveil the Future of Flight and with the help of
Sharpie, we can also raise money to support the future of the center's
education program," said Gary Evans, Education Committee Member. "The
Future of Flight Foundation, The Boeing Company and Paine Field Airport
are helping to educate Greater Seattle the importance of commercial
aviation," said Wendy King of Sharpie. "We're proud to support this
worthwhile initiative."
All signatures will also be counted towards the Sharpie "Autographs for
Education" campaign aimed at donating $1 million in school supplies and
funds based on collecting one million signatures across the country.
Sharpie has gathered more than 920,000 signatures to date.
About Sanford®, Makers of Sharpie®
Sharpie is the popular brand of permanent markers long-associated with
the autograph experience for more than 40 years. Sanford, maker of
Sharpie, is a division of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE: NWL), a
worldwide leader in the manufacturing and marketing of writing
instruments, art products and office organization, including such well
known brands as Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Parker®, Waterman®, EXPO®,
Foohy®, uni-ball®, and Rolodex®, among others.Sanford makes more than
6,000 products, ranging from markers, pens and pencils to professional
art products, fine writing instruments and office organization products.
Visit sharpie.com or sanfordcorp.com for more
information.
About Future of Flight
The Boeing Company, Future of Flight Foundation, Snohomish County Public
Facilities District and the Snohomish County Airport sought to create a
unique interpretive center to help visitors look into the future of
commercial aviation. By incorporating and expanding the existing Boeing
Tour, the Future of Flight offers an opportunity to see both commercial
jet production today and the direction aviation is headed in the future.
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