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United Way Edition 2008One-on-One Bill KlessewithA Word from OUR LeaderOne-on-One with Bill KlesseOUR United Way–A Valero LegacyEmployees deliver lifeline of aid in 2008Having Fun at HeadquartersDay at the Zoo for 1,100?No problem for Valero VolunteersWest Coast CaringWilmington’s Way is a SuccessEast Coast SharingDelaware City DeliversOUR United Way NetworkValero’s United Way Faces,Coast to CoastGulf Coast OutreachGrowing Hearts and Minds in theGulf CoastMid-Continent MissionSpreading the United Way Spirit Acrossthe Mid-ContinentServing Up SupportRetail Volunteers Serve Up Friendshipand a SmilePledge of AllegianceA message from Kim Bowers,2009 United Way Company ChairThis year, you took on the role of United Way CampaignChairman for San Antonio and Bexar County. What isthe one message you hope to send this year when itcomes to United Way giving?Many people need help for a number of reasons. Whetherthey are mothers, teens, senior citizens, veterans, childrenor families, help from a United Way agency can make aluminous difference in someone’s life. By contributingfinancially to United Way, you know your generosity ismaking a difference. That should give us satisfaction thatwe are doing our part to help.With more challenging fundamentals in the refi ningbusiness at this time, and the rising cost of consumergoods across the nation, discretionary income is inshort supply as well. Where do you rank the importanceof giving to organizations like the United Way?It is true that our business is competitive and profits aredown from the recent past, but Valero is doing fine. We willcontinue to work on improving our assets, becoming moreefficient and investing in our people. By following a businessplan, United Way does an excellent job of optimizing yourfinancial contributions through agencies that executeeffectively. The needs of people continue to grow, and their resources are often very tight. How hard it mustbe for someone to go to bed hungry? How does someone improve his or her situation if they have no ideawhere their next meal will come from? Giving in times like these is more important. At Valero, we are acompany of people who are very generous and caring. This generosity and compassion are not discretionary.You have been a board member with the local Food Bank and an active supporter of CatholicCharities and other United Way organizations. What comes to mind when you think about thisyear’s United Way campaign theme—OUR United Way?We are one people. It is true there are differences among us, but we are all members of the human race.Clearly, as we have all experienced, we feel better when we help others in need. Everyone benefits in someway through community giving, involvement and service.About the CoverValero employees pose with United Way agency children and familiesduring a Day of Caring event at the San Antonio Zoo.In 2008, the company’s mission includes a Commitment to Excellence that covers job performanceissues as well as employee support and community service. What are your goals for Valero as acorporate citizen?Valero’s people have a 30-year legacy of giving back to their communities—an attribute that makes ourcompany unique. Commitment to Excellence in the Community means giving time, talent and resources tothe needy because it is the right thing to do. And not just when times are good. Employees pledged$8.5 million to United Way for 2008—$12.5 million after the corporate contribution. That amount of moneyis keeping much-needed agencies executing their missions all across our operations areas. Aside fromthe financial contribution our people make, they volunteer and serve on many charitable boards. Valeroemployees are directly involved in helping others. So, my goal is to know we are all doing our part to makethe world a better place.3

Valero Lines United Way Edition 2008Valero Fuels United WayNetwork of SupportHeadquarters HasFun Helping OutIt’s hard to pinpoint the moment when UnitedWay weaved itself into the fabric of Valero.Maybe it was the small band of dedicatedemployees who started this company nearly 30years ago. Maybe it was a community’s call forhelp. Maybe it was Valero’s unprecedented growthand the philanthropic muscle that came with it.Maybe it was just meant to be.The reality is that support for United Way andCentraide (Canada) exists in every communitywhere Valero has operations. From refineries inthe U.S. and abroad, to retail stores, pipelines andterminals, employees recognize the importance ofsocial responsibility. Valero is a leader at all levelsfor United Way.The company is recognized nationally for its 94percent participation rate. For the 2008 pledge drive,99.98 participated in San Antonio alone. Six refinerycampaigns celebrated participation at 97 percentor better. And the Three Rivers Refinery proudlycapped the year with 100 percent participation!Over the past six years, the Valero family hasgiven over $60 million to United Way. This year’semployee goal: $8.7 million—all dedicated tosupporting programs for child care, education,health and human services, senior care, medicaloutreach, reading fundamentals and more.Valero employees are leaders in their annualcampaign efforts. Beyond this monetary support,employees’ fingerprints are truly all overUnited Way:When a group of Houston Asphalt Terminalemployees recently volunteered at the HoustonFood Bank, no one imagined the impact theywould have. On July 30, the Houston FoodBank received $100,000 for a new facility,courtesy of the Valero Energy Foundationand Asphalt Terminal volunteers.At the Jean Gaulin Refinery in Quebec, Canada,coordinators used a little creativity—and somepiped-in snow—to stage an event to raise moneyfor Centraide. A maple syrup producer arrived atthe refinery to create maple popsicles—hot syrupwas poured on clean snow and stuck to woodensticks. The result was a sweet way to do some goodfor Centraide!Meanwhile, the Benicia Refinery earnedhonors from the United Way of the BayArea—a “Silver Award” for its commitmentto excellence in volunteering throughoutthe year, and an “Anchor Award” for havingthe strongest community support throughcorporate giving and employee contributions.From East Coast to West Coast and everywherein between, the stories of Valero’s impact goon and on. Within the pages of this magazine,you’ll see just how far employees have goneto change lives for OUR United Way. Enjoy.Valero’s contributionsthrough the years$6.5 Million$7.5 Million$9 Million$12 Million$13 Million$12.5 MillionA New Record!2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009With the muscle of hundreds of Valero employeesbehind them, more than a dozen United Wayagencies treated their clients to some much-neededattention this summer.On a hot San Antonio day, families arrived by thedozens to enjoy a day at the zoo.Approximately 1,100 adults and children fromseveral United Way agencies hit the zoo trails withT-shirts, backpacks and water bottles for a chance toenjoy a rare outing. For many families, a trip to thezoo is simply too costly.“Many of these families had never been to the zoo,”said Kim Bowers, Senior General Counsel for Valeroand chair of the company’s 2009 United Way pledgecampaign. “Our executives and Valero Volunteerswere honored to share in their special day.”Families also were treated to lunch, school supplykits and luggage tags for their new packpacks.“We wanted to provide every child with a fun andeducational experience, as well as the materials theyneeded for a great start to the upcoming schoolyear,” Bowers said.Valero CEO Bill Klesse handed out his share of thebackpacks, and patted the backs of hundreds ofchildren who, until that day, had never consideredworking for a major company.“We have a responsibility in this life to shareour good fortune with others, and United Wayis one of the best ways to do that,” Klesse said.“I’m proud of all of our employee volunteerswho take time throughout the year to help.”Valero Volunteers get their hands dirty in July 2008 for a good cause—a San Antonio children’s home in much need of repair.San Antonio families enjoy their day at the zoo.When the zoo festivities ended, volunteers didn’twait long to turn attentions to another needy UnitedWay organization. This time, it was a long-supportedchildren’s home in downtown San Antonio. TheSt. Peter-St. Joseph’s Children’s Home Day of Caringevent brought more than 100 Valero employees andtheir families to the site for a day of hard labor—clearing brush, demolishing an old pool, preparinglunch and entertaining teens throughout the day.The to-do lists seemed endless, but employees wereup for the challenge.In an overgrown walking trail area, chain sawsroared. Near the dormitories, another crew removeda rusted, above-ground pool that had not beenused in years. Volunteers teamed up carrying heavymaterials, and hooked up their pick-ups to removeconcrete posts and a wooden deck.After that, it was time to entertain the teens—including a volleyball tournament, dunking booth,moon bounce and much more. Klesse spent sometime on the dunking booth chair—and made it intothe water several times.“These projects that we knocked out in just onemorning have been on the agency’s wish list forover two years now,” Bowers told employees. “Youall clearly demonstrated that the Valero approach tothe United Way is about Valero employees making adifference in the community every day.”45

Valero Lines United Way Edition 2008Wilmington’s Way is a SuccessDelaware CityDelivers:A Meals on Wheels Success StoryValero Volunteers from the Wilmington Refinery power wash For the Child’s mobile counseling unit, in addition to many other projects.On a sunny Saturday in Long Beach, 67 WilmingtonRefinery volunteers traded a day off for a day ofcaring on behalf of a United Way agency.For the Child, an agency dedicated to servingchildren and families affected by child abuse, wasbadly in need of repairs for its treatment facility.Valero’s caring hearts were there to lend a hand,spending much of the day painting, installingoffice equipment and beautifying the building andsurrounding areas.“The last thing these vulnerable children andfamilies need is to come to a place that is rundown and depressing,” said Denise Dahlhausen,Development Director of For the Child.The agency has been nothing short of a blessingfor clients such as Annie and her twin brother,Joseph. The twins felt safe and comfortable awayfrom a home where drug abuse, neglect and violenceoften occurred.“Both children were jumpy, had troubleconcentrating and hoarded food like they wouldnever have enough to fill their hunger,” Dahlhausensaid. “Our program provided individual play therapyfor each sibling, helping them cope with and recoverfrom the emotional and behavioral problemsresulting from early, chronic and profound neglectand abuse,” she said. “Both children have madesignificant progress.”Throughout the day, Valero Volunteers cleaned andpainted—and even brought a power washer to finishthe job.“When the faculty saw this, they asked if wewouldn’t mind washing their RV for them,” saidMarigold Dooley, Valero I/S Specialist and a UnitedWay coordinator. The colorful, 36-foot mobile unitprovides counseling and psychological therapy tochildren at school. “We were more than happy to dothis for them and so happy they asked,” Dooley said.With 99 percent participation and over $388,639raised during the 2008 United Way campaign,the Wilmington volunteers continue to make adifference. For the Child had been waiting severalmonths for the repairs.“They couldn’t thank us enough,” said Rod Quines,Valero Environmental Associate and volunteercoordinator. “They even had a ‘Thank You Valero’cake for us. The day’s work was incredible, and wecouldn’t have been happier to be part of such awonderful program.“This year’s United Way Commitment to Caring isone event that we all will treasure not only for all thefun and wit and camaraderie and team support thatwe all experienced but also for the endless gratitudewe got from For the Child.”Sharing lunch with the elderly is part of the dailyroutine for the Delaware City Refinery volunteers.Employees have been donating time away from theirown lunch hours for years in order to supply theelderly in their community with meals through theMeals on Wheels program, a service that providesmeals to homebound senior citizens. Every day, fourto six volunteers work on three different deliveryroutes around the city.In June 2008, Payroll Coordinator and ValeroVolunteer Cindy Parker was working her regularMeals on Wheels route when her delivery turnedout not to be so “regular.”Parker had expected to see her Meals on Wheelsclient sitting on her front porch, ready to greether, as she had for the past three years. But on thisparticular day, the woman was nowhere to be found.“I knocked on her front door, and when I didn’thear a response, I went in,” Parker said. “I found hercurled over. She told me she was having chest pains,and I immediately called 9-1-1.”Parker stayed on the line with the emergencyoperator and waited with the client until anambulance arrived.“She said to me that I shouldn’t stay and I have otherpeople to deliver food to, but I waited with her untilthe paramedics arrived,” Parker said.UNITED WAY2008 KICKOFF CALENDARDelaware City Volunteers take their lunch to helpthe elderly.Cindy Parkerhelped save a lifeon her Meals onWheels route.Parker ultimately learned her elderly client hadsuffered heart spasms and was placed into intensivecare for a few days. Had she not been on her routineMeals on Wheels delivery, Parker wonders what mayhave happened to her.The woman eventually went home, and Valeroemployees in Delaware have since resumeddelivering meals to her.In addition to the employee and companycontributions to Meals on Wheels Delaware, ValeroVolunteers raised $321,688 for the 2008 United Waycampaign, and donate nearly 2,000 hours a yeardelivering meals throughout the community.Ardmore October 1 Memphis September 17Benicia August 25 Paulsboro September 17Bill Greehey August 25 Port Arthur September 3Corporate August 13 St. Charles August 14Delaware September 18 Texas City July 30Houston September 11 Three Rivers August 5Jean Gaulin September 25 Wilmington August 25McKee September 8 Amarillo Credit Card Center August 2667

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Valero Lines United Way Edition 2008Growing Hearts and Minds in the Gulf CoastFrom the Louisiana bayou to the coast of CorpusChristi, the support Valero employees give to UnitedWay is a true commitment to excellence.Bill Greehey RefineryThe Bill Greehey Refinery holds its 5th annual car show in the parking lot. Severalhundred attended during their lunch hour to raise money for local schools.Over a single lunch hour, Bill Greehey Refineryemployees and contractors in 2008 raised $2,500 forOperation S.O.S. and two local elementary schoolsduring their 5th annual car show and luncheon.More than 25 specialty cars were proudly displayedby employees and contractors, drawing hundreds ofspectators to the April event.Operation S.O.S. is a program run through theUnited Way of the Coastal Bend, which assists 37school districts in the Coastal Bend area withschool supplies.“We want to make sure that from day one thechildren have what they need to be successful,” saidAmy Towery, Resource Development Director of theUnited Way of the Coastal bend.In 2007, more than 2,000 students received schoolsupplies from Operation S.O.S.HoustonThe Community Family Center of Houston (CFC)continues to make positive change in the lives ofmany residents with help from Valero HoustonRefinery volunteers.The CFC provides low-income families andindividuals with services to enrich and strengthentheir lives. From mental health counseling to earlychildhood education, the CFC has served thecommunity for more than 37 years.“The focus [of the CFC] is education—to break thecycle of poverty,” said Fred Newhouse, CFC BoardChairman and Valero Director of Regional PublicAffairs in the Houston-Texas City area.Last year, the CFC was a Texas Open Benefit forChildren Foundation recipient and more recentlywas awarded $20,000 from the Houston Refinery tosupport existing programs. In addition, employeescontributed time by volunteering for programs suchas food distribution for the Houston Food Bank.The refinery proudly celebrated a 99 percentparticipation rate for 2008, and its per capita givingwas ranked sixth out of 3,000 companies in theHouston area.Port ArthurEmployees from “Team Valero” pose for a photo at the Port Arthur Cook-off.Employees at Valero’s Port Arthur refinery displaytheir culinary skills for a great cause every year,participating in an annual Port Arthur GumboCook-off that directly benefits Girls’ Haven.Girls’ Haven Inc. was founded in 1994 by a smallgroup of citizens who sought safe living conditionsfor girls victimized by abuse, abandonment, neglectand/or severe family dysfunction. Girls’ Haven islicensed to provide care for up to 32 girls, ages6 to 17.In their first year of cook-off participation (2006),Valero Volunteers captured awards in severalcategories. In 2008, the volunteers plan to enteragain, and also have additional fundraisers to raisemore money for Girls’ Haven.St. CharlesThis year, the Valero St. Charles Refinery’s annualfishing tournament raised $17,003 for the St.John United Way. This daylong event united thecommunity in a movement to benefit the 24 agenciesand programs affiliated with the local United Way.The tournament included 249 entries with prizesgiven in various categories. Everything in thetournament is donated by local vendors andcontractors, said Steve Marse, a Valero-St. CharlesPlanner and event chairman. This tournamentbegan in 2001 and has become one of the refinery’slargest fundraisers.“We enjoy our relationship with Valero,” said DeanTorres, Executive Director of the St. John UnitedWay. “Everybody knows the need to give back tothe community, and the St. Charles Refinery does agreat job of doing that.”The St. Charles Refinery raised nearly $522,000 forthe 2008 campaign.Texas CityIn June 2008, the refinery’s 9th annual Open HeartsGolf Tournament raised an incredible $290,000for the local Mainland United Way in Texas City.Employees coordinate the event every year tosupport more than 30 different agencies in the area.Volunteers from the refinery also assist with manydifferent programs and projects in the community,such as Helping Residents Achieve, or HRA Village.This organization provides safe, affordable housingfor adults with mental and/or physical challenges. Italso promotes residents to maintain a healthy, happyhome that fosters community involvement andindependent lifestyles.Employees support the group through planting days,painting days and other repairs throughout the year.In 2008, the Texas City refinery celebrated a 98percent participation rate with their United Waycampaign and pledged $395,464.Employee and Coach Michael Upton takes a “timeout” to visit with son,Michael Thomas.Three RiversA refinery that proudly celebrated 100percent participation in 2008, Three Riversand its volunteers are a winning team for thecommunity. But for one agency in particular,employees have found a special calling.Three years ago, Valero employees Michael Uptonand Arlee Bowerman approached the Boys and GirlsClub of Live Oak County to start a league.“Our league is not about competition. We tryto teach them the fundamentals of basketball,teamwork and sportsmanship—with competitionsecondary to that,” said Michael Ginster, ChiefProfessional Officer of the Boys and Girls Club ofLive Oak. “That’s the real mission of our league.”Thanks to the brainpower and motivation ofBowerman and Upton, the program began with 165kids and has increased to 234 kids last season.“No kids are denied,” said Upton, a Maintenanceemployee whose daughter and son are active in theclub. “All kids play and get an award; even coachesget them.”1011

Valero Lines United Way Edition 2008Spreading the United Way SpiritAcross the Mid-ContinentMemphis Refinery Volunteers spend the day repairing Knowledge Quest,a youth after-school program.McKeeEvery year, the United Way helps give monetarysupport to deserving families in need, includingthose we hold closest to our hearts.For Hilary Cox, daughter to Amy McPherson,McKee Procurement and Contract AdministrationAnalyst at Valero’s McKee Refinery, the supportshe received from the United Way provided her amoment of happiness in a time of despair.Cox and her husband anxiously awaited the arrivalof two new additions to their family—twin girls tobe delivered in late August. They couldn’t have beenmore excited.On Mother’s Day 2008, however, Cox’s world turnedupside down when she went into premature labor.She delivered Kambria, 1 pound 6 ounces, andKadence, 1 pound 7 ounces, that very day.“Early that next morning, we lost Kadence,” Coxsaid. “Kambria fought for her life every single day,and I am amazed at the miracles that allowed herto be here with us for those 46 days. For me it was amoment I will cherish for the rest of my life.”Little did she know that a child of two pounds wouldchange her life forever. “I thought I would neverland on my feet,” she said. “I was overwhelmedwith responsibilities and decisions, not to mentionconstantly barraged with doctors, nurses, specialists,tubes, monitors and tests.”Almost immediately, Cox was confronted withmounting medical bills. But in the devastation camethe support of a United Way agency—the PanhandleChildren’s Foundation—who sent her a check tohelp financially and offered her support.“I don’t know what we would have done withoutthe help we received from PCF,” Cox said. “I am sothankful for Panhandle Children’s Foundation andorganizations like them, and for the help they offer.”“This was a difficult moment for me, watchinga person I love go through such a heartbreakingtime,” McPherson said. “It was an absolute blessingfor my daughter when she received help from thePanhandle Children’s Foundation. It gave her oneless thing to have to worry about when things wereso tough.”MemphisFor Valero Memphis Refinery Volunteers, takinga day to improve their community is all part ofan honest day’s work. Earlier this year, ValeroVolunteers took time to repair Knowledge Quest,an after-school program in one of the most povertystrickenneighborhoods in the nation.Volunteers installed a new playground for thefacility, assembled office equipment, repaired thechurch roof and steeple, repaired water damage totwo mobile units, and much more.“They have done so much to improve KnowledgeQuest,” said Shirley Brown, Knowledge QuestAdministrator. “It’s a huge help to Knowledge Questbecause Valero brings in an experienced work teamand provides the tools to complete the projects.The engineers and all of the volunteers areabsolutely wonderful.”“I’m glad Valero can lend our expertise and ahelping hand so children can continue to receive aninvaluable learning experience,” said Lisa Wheeler,Valero Memphis Refinery Public Affairs Manager.Retail Volunteers Serve UpFriendship and a SmileRetail store managers Linda Boueri and Ute Risperlook forward to breakfast with a few hundred goodfriends every month. Along with a group of Valerovolunteers, Boueri and Risper help prepare, cookand serve warm meals to guests at the Marian HouseSoup Kitchen, a United Way agency in ColoradoSprings, Colo.The third Sunday of each month is “Valero Day,”when 12 to 18 Valero employees prepare and servebreakfast to 300 people in need. “I rarely missthis opportunity,” Boueri said. “It has become thebackbone of our volunteer efforts in the ColoradoSprings area.”Frank Mora, Volunteer Coordinator at the MarianHouse, said he was approached by Valero employeesto arrange one day a week for them to volunteerat the kitchen. “People are going through hardtimes right now,” Mora said. “Right now, we areexperiencing our highest numbers, serving morethan 600, so you can see how important ourvolunteers are to help meet this need.”For five years, Valero employees like Boueri andRisper have devoted time and effort to making theMarian House a better place for their community.Recently, the family room at the Marian House wasremodeled from ceiling to floor. Valero employeeshelped raise funds for the project and volunteeredduring the renovation.“We only have one chance in this world to makea difference,” Boueri said. “I try to get everyoneto volunteer once a month.” In 2007, Boueri’scommunity spirit motivated her to spend 275volunteer hours at various community projects.Earlier this year, she was selected as the Valero 2007Retail Volunteer of the Year.Linda Boueri, Store Manager at Store No. 4065, and Ute Risper, Store Manager at Store No. 694, devote their time and efforts to make the Marian House a betterplace in their community.About the Marian House Soup KitchenThe Marian House Soup Kitchen has been serving the hungry in downtown Colorado Springs since 1985. Many of theguests include struggling families, seniors on a fixed income, the working poor, veterans, the disabled, unsupportedteens, and the homeless. The kitchen operates year-round and is staffed by the local Catholic Charities organizationand volunteers.1213

Valero Lines United Way Edition 2008Women’s Leadership CouncilPledge of Allegiance: OUR United WayFor centuries, women have answeredcalls to support their communitiesthrough donations of time and talent.Through collaborative efforts, oftenunder adverse conditions, they haveprovided food and clothing for theneedy, built churches and schools, anddirected resources and volunteerismfor the betterment of society.To address such issues in present day,the United Way Women’s LeadershipCouncil (WLC) has been createdto keep this mission of service andsupport alive for other women,children and families. A United Waypartner since 1999, WLC chaptersnationwide offer women and otherdonors the opportunity to becomeimportant forces of change. They tackle the critical issues of society with a motivation to improve lives. Andthey celebrate the power of women to bring positive change through philanthropy and community service.As a member of the San Antonio Women’s Leadership Council and Valero-San Antonio’s 2008 UnitedWay Loaned Executive, I have seen first-hand how my dollars, my voice and my passion for philanthropyCAN make a difference. The money I devote to United Way through the Leadership Council stays in mycommunity and supports the three critical areas at the heart of the WLC mission: Women Helping Women,Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, and Early Childhood Education.Through “Women Helping Women—Strengthening Families,” the Council targets programs that establishlasting economic security for women and their families. Donations support women and families by teachingthem skills to better compete in the marketplace.Through “Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect—Helping All Children Have a Great Start,” the Councilsupports at-risk families with programs that teach parenting skills in homes with very young children.Through “Early Childhood Care and Education—Successful Children and Students,” the Council works toincrease the availability of quality child care and access to health care services and health insurance as itexpands programs that involve parents in early childhood education.Participation in the WLC occurs in three ways—by making a gift of $1,000 or more to your local UnitedWay; by learning about the WLC’s focus areas and the issues facing our community; and by becoming avisible and vocal advocate for women and their families.Your participation might be geared to one aspect of the Council’s mission—whether it’s financial, literacyfor women and families, child abuse prevention or early childhood education—but the end result of yourinfluence is vast. You inspire, nurture and empower generations of San Antonio women and children—andfullfill a promise that no one can afford not to make.Remember: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”—Mahatma GandhiKari L. WaclawczykMember, Women’s Leadership CouncilFounding Member, WLC Next GenerationKari Waclawczyk of Valero’s Corporate Development department stands with Rhonda Spurlock Dahlkeof the Women’s Leadership Council of San Antonio and Bexar County.Thirty years. Thousands of lives touched. Millions raised.In a matter of words, Valero’s legacy with the United Way is clear. From mentorship and companionship tononprofit board service and volunteerism, Valero employees willingly pledge their support to United Wayyear after year.Companywide for 2008, employees pledged a record $8.6 million—$12.5 million with the corporate match.This generosity is nothing short of incredible, and yet, it is just a piece of Valero’s support of United Way.Nationwide, our company is a regular supplier of “Loaned Executives” to the United Way—people wholeave their Valero posts to work for United Way full time for more than three months. And beyond thesewonderful people, Valero employees also find time to volunteer.With true dedication, each of you has helped us make United Way be OUR United Way. We as employees dothis not because we seek public accolades, but because we care deeply about our communities. And dollarfor dollar, United Way ensures our money is well spent.When you think about all of the need that exists in our community, and how each of us can make adifference through our support of United Way, the decision on whether to help is clear. The United Wayexists to make a difference in people’s lives, and so does Valero.For 2009, our companywide pledge goal for employee contributions is even more ambitious than lastyear—$8.7 million.The past few years have been pretty remarkable for Valero, and our support for United Way has beenstrong throughout. But as we all know, this year is different.You can’t pick up the newspaper or turn on the news without hearing aboutthe challenging economic times we face in our communities. But withthis year’s campaign, we have the chance to show communitieseverywhere what we already know—that Valero’s legacy ofsupport for OUR United Way and our commitment to giving areunwavering. As they say: When the going gets tough, the toughget going. And that’s what we can do this year. But it will takeeach and every one of us—100 percent participation—tomake that message heard loud and clear throughoutour communities.So please help Valero continue its commitment toexcellence in our communities. Find an agency to touror an issue to support. Mentor a child. Give just a littlemore than you did last year—anything to remind otherswhat a caring and committed company Valero is. Afterall, we’re not just pipes and steel and petroleum, we arepeople who care deeply about each other andour communities.Thanks for being part of OUR United Way.Kim Bowers2009 Companywide United Way Campaign Chair1415

Valero Energy FoundationThis year, we’ve given more than $10 million to charities in thecommunities where we live and work, and there’s more to come!Here are just a few of the worthy groups we have supported in 2008:ALS Association of South TexasAmerican Diabetes AssociationBaptist Child and Family ServicesBenicia Library FoundationBoys and Girls ClubsChild Guidance CenterCoastal Bend Wildlife & HabitatDriscoll Children’s HospitalDumas Education Foundation Inc.Family Service AssociationFamily Violence Prevention ServicesFisher HouseFood Bank Corpus ChristiGirls Inc.Habitat For Humanity Intl GloucesterHaven for Hope of Bexar CountyHistiocytosis Association of AmericaJunior Achievement of MemphisKuwait America FoundationLanda Gardens ConservanceLeukemia and Lymphoma SocietyMake A Wish FoundationMarines Helping Marines Inc.Meals on Wheels Delaware Inc.Salute to EducationShriners Hospitals for ChildrenSpecial Olympics New JerseySt. Jude Childrens HospitalUniversity Health System FoundationVietnam Veterans FoundationWindcrest Volunteer Fire DepartmentYMCA of Greater Houston AreaYWCA of Southern Oklahoma