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From Our Backyard to the World’s Stage
Delivering More Sustainable Solutions for the
Olympic Games and Beyond
As a 30-year contributor to the Olympic Games, Dow is very proud to power performance through
deeper involvement. In 2010, Dow became an official Worldwide Partner and the Official Chemistry
Company of the Olympic Games through 2020. Through this sponsorship as a Worldwide Partner,
Dow seeks to further enhance the Company’s commitment to global sustainability, scientific
excellence and addressing world challenges.
In fact, the London 2012 Olympic Games featured a variety of more sustainable, higher-performing
and safer solutions containing Dow technology.

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Olympic Stadium
Dow Solutions: Roofing and Stadium Wrap
London’s Olympic Stadium was “wrapped” with fabric
panels produced by Dow and made with Dow resins.
Roofing insulation materials from Dow offer moisture
resistance and structural strength.
Olympic Stadium
Dow Solution: Track
Polyurethane binders from Dow were used in the 5,000
meters of track underlayment at the Olympic Stadium,
helping protect the track from wear and provide a safe
surface for athletes.
Riverbank Arena
Dow Solution: Turf
Resins from Dow helped provide a durable, soft and safe
field for the 380 athletes competing in more than 75 field
hockey matches during the Games.
Televised Coverage of the Games
Dow Solutions: Electrical and Telecommunications
Products from Dow helped protect cables and efficiently
transmit and distribute broadcast signals to the more than
4 billion global viewers who tuned into the London 2012
Olympic Games.
Olympic and Paralympic Village
Dow Solution: Roofing
Insulation from Dow was used in the Olympic and
Paralympic Village apartments to protect 17,000 athletes
and officials from the elements.
Olympic Park
Dow Solution: Banners
Dow’s innovative VOC-free dispersion was used in
producing recyclable banners for digitally printed
advertising for the London Organising Committee of the
Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).
Westfield Shopping Centre and Parking Deck
Dow Solutions: Roofing and Flooring
Insulation materials from Dow helped ensure long-term
moisture resistance and durability of the Shopping Centre’s
roof and parking deck.
Streets and Roadways
Dow Solution: Road Markings
Quick-drying waterborne traffic markings from Dow helped
London traffic follow the temporary street patterns needed
for the Olympic Games.
Eton Manor Sports Complex
Dow Solution: Flooring
A low-VOC curing agent from Dow enabled the design
of tough, durable and slip-resistant resin floors for this
aquatics training facility.
Olympic Park
Dow Solution: Recycle Waste Bins
Dow resins were used in the design and production of
3,600 litter and recycling bins that were used at more than
30 Olympic venues throughout London. The Dow resins
helped meet LOCOG standards for strong, durable plastics
needed to withstand heavy usage and exposure to sunlight
during the Games. Coca-Cola supported the development
of the three-bin system that includes colorful hoods (black,
orange, and green) that made it easier for the general
public to identify each category of recyclables.
International Broadcast Centre, Main Press Centre
Dow Solution: Roofing
Insulation materials from Dow helped provide energy
efficiency and moisture resistance to protect 20,000 media
members and hundreds of thousands of visitors for these
media hubs.

Velodrome
Dow Solution: Coating Materials
Flexible coating materials from Dow were used to apply the
logos that covered the cycling track’s indoor flooring surface,
helping to protect the logos from cracking and peeling.
Diamonds in London
Dow maximized its presence in London by using a
visual identity designed specifically for the Games on
taxicabs and billboards.
• Taxis: Approximately 500 iconic London taxis were
colorfully “wrapped” in the Dow London 2012 Olympic
Games’ visual identity. Dow’s fleet was one of the largest
in the city – and, where appropriate, they were placed at
strategic venues for extra visibility.
• Westfield Stratford City: Dow was showcased in this
premier location on a 1,600-foot banner – made from
the same material used to “wrap” the Olympic Stadium.
Westfield is directly across the street from the Olympic
Park, a location that was enjoyed by millions
of spectators.
An Olympic Dream
Dow also introduced Hopeiary, who represents the
planet’s hopes and dreams for a sustainable future.
Hopeiary appeared in a commercial and the campaign’s
theme was “Even the Planet Has an Olympic Dream.”
Hopeiary also made appearances at:
• Heathrow Airport: Millions of excited fans were greeted
in London’s Heathrow Airport by multiple billboards
featuring a 24-by-16-foot Hopeiary.
• Tip-Ups: Dow cab tip-up seats were dressed in Hopeiary
seat covers throughout the Games.
• Digitally: At Hopeiary’s interactive website,
Hopeiary.com, visitors could grow and care for their own
Hopeiary by answering simple questions about their own
sustainability awareness and habits.
• Your TV: A “Hopeful” television spot featuring Hopeiary
aired in North America throughout the Games.
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Dow Showcase for Sochi 2014
Dow also was able to showcase capabilities for
the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at the Sochi
Pavilion in London. Tens of thousands of visitors could
experience three bobsled simulators, a bobsled photo
opportunity area and a 3D fly-through video of Sochi’s
coastal cluster that highlighted where Dow products
would be found in the Sochi 2014 venues.
Recognizing Excellence
In addition to Dow’s hospitality program, Dow proudly
hosted the Transformation in Action (TIA) Best of the
Best Award recipients. These individuals were handpicked
by Dow Chairman and CEO Andrew Liveris for
their embodiment of Dow’s Core Competencies.
Learn More!
This is just of taste of Dow’s involvement in the
Olympic Games. To learn more about Dow’s Worldwide
Partnership, visit www.dow.com/olympicpartnership.
Dow Hopeiary

Boundless Energy:
McKayla Maroney,
U.S. Gymnastics
Olympic Champion
Before she could walk, McKayla Maroney was literally
running on her hands and feet. At 18 months, her parents
enrolled this athletic toddler in a gymnastics class where
she could put her boundless, spirited energy to good use.
The gym quickly became her home away from home,
and, by age 15, Maroney had captured two gold medals
for the USA in international competitions.
Now at age 16, Maroney recently made a childhood
dream come true: She competed with the U.S. Women’s
Gymnastics team at the Olympic Games, helping them
win gold in the women’s team competition and also
taking silver in the individual women’s vault competition.
“McKayla has worked very hard for this, and
we’re very proud and excited for her,” says her
grandfather, Larry Sullivan, a Dow retiree.
“My biggest goal [has been] to compete for the
USA at the Olympic Games,” said Maroney. “That’s
such an honor in itself. I remember watching Carly
Patterson compete in the Athens 2004 Olympic
Games and seeing the whole team in red, white and
blue competing for USA. I knew I wanted to be one
of those girls competing for my country. I just started
training in baby steps, and, if you believe, something
can happen.”
Athlete Profile
Olympian: McKayla Maroney
Hometown: Long Beach, California
Education: High school sophomore
Future Plans: Continue to compete in gymnastics
Employee Profile
Dow Connection: Larry Sullivan, Dow retiree and
Maroney’s grandfather
Dow Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Job Title: Manager of Import/Export Operations
Years with Dow: 38
Other Dow Connections: The late Colleen Sullivan,
former nurse for Dow Medical and Maroney’s
grandmother; Ed Johnson, Dow retiree and
Maroney’s uncle, Specialty Monomers, Midland,
Michigan, 30 years
“The challenges you face make reaching your dream
even better,” said Maroney. “Bumps in the road
make you a stronger athlete. What doesn’t kill you
makes you stronger! When things happen, you just
have to push through it, and that’s what makes you
a better person and a better athlete.”

Learn More About Maroney’s Success!
2012: USA Gymnastics Bio
https://usagym.org/pages/athletes/
athleteListDetail.html?id=135334
2012: McKayla Maroney Website
http://mckayla-maroney.com/mckayla.php
June 2012: McKayla Maroney Returns to the Gym
http://espn.go.com/olympics/gymnastics/story/_/
id/8073389/vault-champion-mckayla-maroneyback-gym-concussion
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2012: Visa Championships
http://universalsports.com/video/2012-visachampionship-day-2-mckayla-maroney-forced-toleave/
London 2012: Games of the XXX Olympiad
http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/
athlete=mckayla-maroney/index.html
2012: McKayla Maroney Montage
http://youtu.be/CZ3jJ-2uSUQ

Dow Announces New Business Structure, Executive
Leadership and Business President Appointments
On September 4 and 5, 2012, Dow announced a new business
structure, executive leadership and business president
appointments. Effective immediately, the Company eliminated
the current Business Division structure and moved to a Global
Business Unit model with business presidents. The business
presidents are fully accountable for generating increased
earnings and the accelerated advancement and execution
of the Company’s strategy.
The business presidents report to a newly formed Executive
Committee of the Company. The Executive Committee sets the
overall direction and strategy for Dow, monitors and delivers
results, and optimizes resource deployment across
the businesses.
Executive Committee Formed
Members of the Executive Committee include:
Andrew N. Liveris, chairman and CEO.
James R. Fitterling, executive vice president, has executive
oversight of Feedstocks, Performance Plastics, Asia and
Latin America.
Joe Harlan, executive vice president, has executive oversight
of Chemicals, Energy and Performance Materials.
Howard Ungerleider, executive vice president, has executive
oversight of Advanced Materials, which includes Coatings and
Infrastructure Solutions and Electronic and Functional Materials.
Bill Weideman, chief financial officer and executive
vice president, has executive oversight of Finance, Dow
AgroSciences and Corporate Development.
The functional leadership of the Company will provide the
support for the CEO and the Executive Committee. These
leaders will report to the CEO.
Each of the functional leaders will also be accountable to the
CEO and Executive Committee to deliver functional expertise
across the Company, and facilitate the development and
implementation of functional strategies in the geographies.
They will be called upon by the Executive Committee for
functional expertise in their areas of focus.
The functional leaders include:
Bill Banholzer, chief technology officer, New Business
Development and executive vice president.
Matt Davis, corporate vice president, Public Affairs and
Government Affairs.
Gregory Freiwald, chief human resources officer, Aviation,
Corporate Affairs, and executive vice president.
Heinz Haller, chief commercial officer, president of Dow
Europe, Middle East and Africa, and executive vice president.
Chuck Kalil, general counsel, corporate secretary, and
executive vice president.
In related functional leadership moves:
Carol Williams, executive vice president and vice president
of Manufacturing and Engineering, will add Supply Chain and
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Operations responsibilities
to her role.
Dave Kepler, chief sustainability officer, chief information
officer, Business Services and executive vice president, will
retain responsibilities for Sustainability, Information Technology,
Purchasing and Business Services. In addition, Kepler will be the
key leader for the Company’s restructuring activities, engaging
with and taking direction from the Executive Committee.
“To accomplish our strategic objectives and deliver increased
results in the next stage of Dow’s transformation, it will require
a different business organization and operating structure than
the one that has taken us to where we are today in Dow’s
transformation,” said Andrew Liveris, chairman and CEO. “We
continue to adapt our business model to take advantage of the
changing dynamics in the global marketplace. Moving forward,
we will have less structure at the top of the Company with more
deployment and implementation in the markets and out in the
field. We will have less centralization and more decentralization.
We are putting in place the optimal structure for the next phase
of our strategy that will better enable us to intensely focus on our
customer and on developing markets around the world.”
Liveris added, “Streamlining our business and leadership structure
will result in a more agile, flexible and customer-focused company.
We have made steady progress in our businesses and have a
tremendous foundation to build on as we advance our strategy
and achieve our future vision for Dow.”

13 Business Presidents Appointed
The 13 business president appointments are as follows:
Reporting to James R. Fitterling:
Feedstocks:
• Brian Ames, business president for Olefins and Aromatics
• Raja Zeidan, business president for Feedstocks
Performance Plastics:
• Diego Donoso, business president for Polyethylene and
Packaging, which includes polyethylene, specialty films,
elastomers sold into packaging, adhesives and functional
materials, PV films and the Licensing and Catalyst business
• Kim Ann Mink, business president for Elastomers, Electrical
and Telecommunications
“Our Hydrocarbons and Feedstocks teams will continue their
progress in driving Dow’s strength in cost-advantaged regions
– directly supporting profitable growth for our derivatives
business,” Fitterling said. “In addition to supporting our current
growth projects, we will place a strong effort into improving
our position in Europe, as the region adjusts to changing
macroeconomic and competitive dynamics.”
“And in both Packaging and Elastomers, as well as Electrical
and Telecommunications, we will continue to drive forward
on the strength of both businesses’ strong, complementary
customer-centric innovation and operational excellence culture,”
he added. “These are extremely well-managed operations, with
strong price volume management and a streamlined, responsive
organization that is focused on market leadership.”
Reporting to Joe Harlan:
• David Blakemore, business president, EO Derivatives
(Amines, PS&F, Oxygenated Solvents), GCO (Global Chlorinated
Organics), and Plastics Additives
• Mauro Gregorio, business president, Energy Solutions,
including Oil, Gas and Mining, Dow Solar, and the Energy
business (excluding energy policy)
• Noelle Walsh, business president, Chemicals and Propylene
Oxide (PO)
• Glenn Wright, business president, Polyurethanes and
Formulated Systems
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“This new structure of Chemicals, Energy and Performance
Materials brings together the full strength of Dow’s
integrated envelope management and diversified product
offerings to our customers,” Harlan said. “This exciting
organization will drive our transformation to the next level
and ensure we continue on the path of continued growth
and competitiveness in the marketplace.”
Reporting to Howard Ungerleider:
• Neil Carr, business president for Functional Materials and
Dow Water & Process Solutions
• Carol Eicher, business president for Dow Coating Materials
and Dow Building & Construction
• Pat Gottschalk, business president for Performance
Monomers and Epoxy
• Dominic Yang, business president for Electronic Materials
“These market-driven, downstream businesses are a core pillar
of Dow’s transformational growth agenda and are critical for our
future success,” said Ungerleider. “Tremendous progress has
been made over the last several years in our market and value
chain intimacy. We must keep the momentum going and raise
the bar even higher on our performance.”
Reporting to Bill Weideman:
• Antonio Galindez, business president and CEO of Dow
AgroSciences
• Torsten Kraef, corporate vice president, Strategy
Development, and secretary to the Executive Committee
“Dow AgroSciences continues to serve as an important
growth platform for our Company, and the business’ laser-like
focus on successfully commercializing new technologies and
delivering profitable growth has served Dow well – and will
continue to do so in the next phase of our transformation,”
Weideman said. “In addition, our focus on corporate
strategy will be critical as Dow continues to accelerate the
advancement and execution of our Company’s next level of
earnings growth and profitability.”
Read Dow’s two press releases: http://tinyurl.
com/downewstructure and http://tinyurl.com/
dowbusinesspresidents.

Dow News Summary
Tate Named to Savoy Magazine’s Top 100 Most
Influential Blacks in Corporate America
Jeff Tate, vice president, Finance, Dow Performance
Plastics, has been named to Savoy magazine’s Top 100
Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America 2012 issue.
Savoy is geared toward African-American business
professionals and profiles prominent African-American
business leaders. With 100,000 readers per issue,
the magazine serves as a premier forum for issues of
workplace diversity and lifestyle features.
Dow Launches Global R&D Center for Electronic
Materials
Dow announced the inauguration of its Dow Seoul Technology
Center, a global research and development (R&D) center
with focus on technological advances in display technologies
and semiconductor-related applications. The Dow Seoul
Technology Center is located in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do,
a strategic and important location to serve semiconductor
and display customers. The site is expected to employ
approximately 300 people at capacity in a five-story building
that spans total floor area of more than 23,700 square
meters. With the addition of the new R&D Center, Dow has
invested more than $400 million in Korea over the last decade
to establish advanced manufacturing sites for semiconductor,
display and LED technologies and to further new business
development in the area of electronic materials.
Dow Announces Coatings Manufacturing
Investment in Saudi Arabia
Dow announced plans to invest in a new manufacturing
facility for its Dow Coating Materials (DCM) business unit
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. DCM is the premier supplier of
products and technologies to architectural and industrial coatings
manufacturers. The planned facility, which will be located at the
Jubail Industrial City, will manufacture a wide range of coating
materials for both the Kingdom and export markets worldwide.
Dow Officially Opens Complex at Asia Industrial
Estate; Marks 45th Anniversary of Dow in
Thailand and 25th Anniversary of SCG-Dow Joint
Venture
Dow announced the grand opening of its new production
complex in Asia Industrial Estate (AIE), Ban Chang, Rayong
province. This comes at the same time as Dow marks its
45th anniversary in Thailand and the 25th anniversary of
the SCG-Dow partnership, part of the SCG-Dow Group. A
portion of an investment totaling more than $3 billion, the
new production complex is a joint venture project between
Dow, SCG and Solvay S.A. under the Thai Growth Project.
The project, which was announced in 2006, has involved
the building of world-class production facilities including
an advanced naphtha cracker plant operated by Map Ta
Phut Olefins Co., Ltd. (a joint venture between Dow and
SCG Chemicals), and downstream facilities to produce
polyethylene (SPEII), specialty elastomers, propylene oxide
and hydrogen peroxide, operated by Solvay. With the
successful completion of all plants under the Thai Growth
Project, Thailand is now Dow’s largest manufacturing base
in Asia Pacific.

Grace and Dow to Develop Next-Generation
Catalysts for Polypropylene Production
W. R. Grace & Co. announced that it has entered into
an agreement with Dow to develop new catalysts for
polypropylene production. The catalysts, which use one
of Dow’s non-phthalate internal donor technologies and
Grace proprietary catalyst expertise, will be sold by Grace
under the HYamPP brand. HYamPP catalysts are
non-phthalate catalysts with industry-leading activity and
performance benefits, and they represent sixth-generation
technology. They enable producers to make resins that
improve the performance of plastics, including better clarity,
stiffness and impact strength, providing a pathway to new
applications requiring more demanding properties that
cannot be met by current generation catalysts. Customers
can use the resins in a broad range of applications such as
films, high-performance pipe, automobile parts, household
appliances and household containers. Grace expects to begin
commercial production of the new catalysts in this year.
Dow Introduces SEALUTION Peel Polymers to
Bring More Reliability and Versatility to
Easy-Open Packaging
Dow announced the expansion of its line of SEALUTION
Peel Polymers for the performance packaging market
with the addition of the SEALUTION 210 Peel Polymer.
Founded on the pillars of reliability, versatility and ease of
use, the complete lineup of these fully formulated, polyolefinbased
sealants offer consistent peel strength over time and
temperature while remaining reliable during processing and
end use. SEALUTION Peel Polymers, including the new
SEALUTION 210, offer benefits across the board with
processing efficiencies for the converter, packaging line
speed and sealing confidence for packagers, and easyopening
convenience for the consumer. Dow developed the
ready-to-use, single-pellet formulations to require no online
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blending, which helps to reduce errors, defects and scrap
and offers the potential for both time and cost reductions.
The easy-opening seals can help reduce package defects
such as splitting, tearing, shredding and stringing.
Dow Introduces New Experimental Fiber-Grade
Resin for Spunbound Hygiene and Non-Woven
Applications
Dow Europe GmbH announced the introduction of a new
experimental linear low-density polyethylene resin (LLDPE)
for mono- and bi-component spunbound hygiene and nonwoven
applications. The new XZ 89461.00 Experimental
Polyethylene Fiber Grade Resin is well-suited for infant
diapers, feminine hygiene and adult incontinent articles
as well as medical gowns and drapes. The XZ 89461.00
Experimental Polyethylene Fiber Grade Resin extends the
ASPUN Fiber Grade Resin portfolio from Dow, with a
resin specifically designed to address industry demand for
excellent cloth-like haptics and softness while also offering
increased throughput and easy processability.
Dow Opens New Polyurethane Systems House
in Saudi Arabia
Dow Formulated Systems, a business unit of Dow,
inaugurated the latest addition to its global systems house
network in partnership with the new Arabian Chemical
Polyurethane Systems House, a branch of Juffali Chemical
Products Co., Ltd. This new systems house is well positioned
to provide innovative and tailored solutions to customers
in the Kingdom and neighboring Gulf states in a variety of
markets and applications. Dow operates a customer-intimate
systems house model, which provides dedicated service
and speed with local flexibility. Customers are advantaged
by this model by the fast turnaround time that the local
business provides, as well as the team’s knowledge of local
applications, trends and opportunities.

DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingle Awarded
Gold for Best New Product by Edison Awards
DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingle was awarded Gold
for Best New Product by the internationally renowned 2012
Edison Awards. Made in the United States and backed by
a 20-year warranty from Dow, the POWERHOUSE Solar
Shingle is a revolutionary new roofing solution that combines
the performance and protection of a conventional asphalt roof
with an integrated photovoltaic system that powers the home
and saves the homeowner money. It is designed to install,
look and function in a way that has never been done before
and has received seven performance and safety
certifications ensuring its performance as both a roofing
and a solar product.
Dow Named to Hay Group’s List of the Best
Companies for Leadership
Dow recently announced that it has been named to Hay
Group’s seventh annual list of the Best Companies for
Leadership. The annual study, conducted by Hay Group,
a global management consulting firm, ranks the best
companies for leadership across the globe and examines
how those companies nurture talent and foster innovation in
their ranks. Hay Group has researched the Best Companies
for Leadership since 2005.
Dow Announces $2.16 Billion Award in K-Dow
Arbitration
The International Court of Arbitration of the International
Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recently released its findings
in the arbitration case between Dow and Petrochemical
Industries Company of Kuwait (PIC) relating to the K-Dow
transaction. The ICC award holds that PIC was liable and
awards damages to Dow of $2.16 billion, not including
interest and costs. Dow and PIC mutually agreed to resolve
their contractual disputes through arbitration before the
ICC, which is comprised of preeminent legal experts with
experience in high-value commercial litigation. The award
is final and binding.
Dow AgroSciences Named a Best Place to Work
in the Life Sciences Industry
Readers of The Scientist magazine ranked Dow AgroSciences
seventh in the publication’s 10th annual “Best Places to Work
in Industry” survey. This is a six-position gain from 2011.
Dow AgroSciences LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow.
The survey was completed by more than 2,000 readers of
The Scientist magazine representing life sciences companies
worldwide. Respondents were asked to assess their working
environment according to criteria in categories such as job
satisfaction, benefits, training and integrity.
Heinz Haller Named President of Dow Europe,
Middle East and Africa; Retains Chief Commercial
Officer Responsibilities
Heinz Haller, executive vice president and chief commercial
officer of Dow, has been named president of Dow Europe,
Middle East and Africa. His new responsibilities were effective
August 1, 2012.
Andrew Liveris Presented Inspired Leadership
Award from the Performance Theatre
Andrew N. Liveris, chairman and chief executive officer of
Dow, was presented with the 2012 Inspired Leadership
Award (ILA), a recognition that honors visionary leaders
who combine outstanding business performance with
values and behaviors that strengthen the human and
natural environments in which their organizations operate.
The award was announced in London at the annual
gathering of The Performance Theatre, which brings
together CEOs and chairmen with leaders and thinkers
from across disciplines, geographies and philosophies.
Its purpose is to debate ways of creating a new model
for growth and generate value across disciplines and
generations, for both business and society.

Dow Declares Omega-9 Healthy Oils as
“Breakthrough”
Dow recently announced Omega-9 Oils as its first
“Breakthrough to World Challenges,” addressing one of
the Company’s 2015 Sustainability Goals in the area of
health. Since 2005, the use of Omega-9 Oils has eliminated
more than one billion pounds of trans and saturated fat
from the North American diet. Trans and saturated fat have
been shown to increase the risk of heart disease and type
2 diabetes. As part of its 2015 Goals, Dow committed to
achieving at least three breakthroughs that will significantly
help solve world challenges in the areas of energy and
climate change, water, food, housing and health.
Dow’s 2011 Annual Sustainability Report
Earns “A+” Rating
Dow issued its 2011 Global Reporting Initiative
(GRI) Sustainability Report with UN Global Compact
Communication on Progress. Dow utilizes GRI’s reporting
guidelines to communicate the Company’s sustainability
efforts and achievements. Through a consistent and
balanced summary on progress on Dow’s 2015 Goals,
this report underscores the Company’s commitment to
addressing social and environmental challenges through
chemistry and innovation. For the fifth consecutive year,
the report achieved an “A+” designation. The “A” signifies
that the report reaches the highest level of completeness
and the “+” assures stakeholders of the report’s accuracy
through verification by an external third-party. The GRI
framework assists reporters in basing their communication
on the following principles: balance, comparability, accuracy,
timeliness, clarity and reliability. This year marks the eighth
time Dow has published a report using the GRI framework.
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Dow and Aksa Announce Formation of Joint
Venture for Carbon Fiber and Derivatives
Dow, through its wholly owned subsidiary Dow Europe
Holding BV, and Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.S¸., a worldleading
acrylic fiber company, announced the official
formation of DowAksa Advanced Composites Holdings
BV (DowAksa), a joint venture (JV) to manufacture and
commercialize carbon fiber and derivatives. Aksa and Dow
had previously signed a definitive agreement to form the JV
on December 20, 2011. DowAksa will develop and globally
market a broad range of products and technical service
support in the rapidly expanding carbon-fiber composites
industry. The JV will have a particular focus on bringing
solutions to market that reduce overall costs, thereby
enhancing economics and driving adoption in a broader
array of markets. Emphasis will be on bringing cost-effective
solutions to industrial market applications for energy,
transportation and infrastructure globally.

Dow Awarded $9 Million Grant from U.S.
Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $9 million to
Dow to develop novel, low-cost carbon fibers for highvolume
commercial launch. The grant is intended to
support American leadership and global competitiveness
in manufacturing.
Carbon fiber can be used in many applications that would
benefit from its unique combination of high strength
and low mass. In particular, there are great advantages
for manufacturers of automobiles and commercial
transportation vehicles. Until recently, however, carbon
fiber materials have been far too costly for use in highvolume
applications. This project is designed to
change that.
Dow looks forward to working with its partners, Oak
Ridge National Laboratory and Ford Motor Company, to
bring low-cost carbon fibers to market.
Growing Concern Over Liquid Natural Gas Exports
The shale gas revolution has created a massive
competitive advantage for the United States and
presents Dow with new U.S. growth opportunities. Dow’s
Government Affairs and Energy Business teams have
been working to ensure policymakers recognize the role
that abundant supplies of affordable natural gas and gas
liquids is playing in creating a renaissance in American
manufacturing. Because of our work, the resurgence of
U.S. manufacturing as a result of low feedstock/energy
costs has been recognized in influential circles within
media and government.
Low-Carbon Fibers and Energy Efficiency
Dow believes that energy efficiency is an essential
part of a comprehensive energy policy and that the
development of low-cost carbon fibers will potentially:
• Reduce the production cost of carbon fibers by 20
percent
• Decrease the total carbon dioxide emissions per unit
of carbon fiber output by 50 percent
• Create 135,000 jobs by 2036
• Achieve net energy savings equal to 2 million barrels
of oil per day annually
• Deliver solutions that will become more widely
available than current technologies
• Help manufacturers meet vehicle weight and fuel
efficiency standards (CAFE)
• Reduce our dependence on imported energy sources
• Maintain global safety standards
Due to a short-term oversupply that has kept natural gas
prices low, there has been a push by gas producers to
export natural gas in liquefied form. Dow, as a supporter
of free trade, is not opposed to Liquid Natural Gas
(LNG) exports, but Dow is also pro-manufacturing growth
and believes that indiscriminate LNG exports are not in
the national interest. Any decisions to permit LNG exports
should take domestic consumer and manufacturing impact
into account. We will continue explaining to policymakers
and the media the benefits of abundant, affordable supplies
of natural gas – specifically cleaner air, more high-paying
manufacturing jobs, a growing middle class, increased
value-added exports and energy security.

Supreme Court Decision on the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act
In June, the United States Supreme Court handed down
a landmark decision stating that the individual mandate
in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is
constitutional. Given the importance of the mandate
to the structure of the Act, this decision cleared the air
so that the federal government could continue to issue
guidance, but also the decision gave those in Congress
who oppose the Act more latitude to urge passage of
legislation for its repeal.
Dow remains committed to providing quality health care
solutions for its employees, retirees and dependents.
Government Affairs, working with the HR and Health
Services teams, continues to engage directly with
congressional members and the Obama administration
on both implementation as well as legislation to ensure
the best outcomes for our plan beneficiaries. However,
we do not anticipate any major changes to the law before
the November elections.
Dow has long considered the health and wellness of
its employees and retirees a top priority, and some
of the mandates in this Act – such as no exclusions
for pre-existing conditions – have long been a part of
the Company’s health strategy. Accordingly, the Act to
date has had little impact on the design of our plans.
However, by 2014, when most of the Act’s changes are
implemented, the requirements may add $28 million
per year, and possibly more, to health care costs borne
by Dow and its employees and retirees. This represents
approximately 6 percent of our annual spend. While it is
too early to know what the specific costs will be, we will
need to continue evaluating the impact of the Act on our
plans as additional guidance is released.
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Some of the provisions that apply to our company’s
health plans took effect January 1, 2011. Many other
provisions will not take effect for a couple years. The
provisions that took effect in 2011, and their impact on
the Dow plans, include:
• Coverage for Adult Children – Coverage has been
extended to eligible adult children of Dow U.S.-based
employees and retirees up to age 26. Previously, adult
children had to be full-time students and unmarried to
be eligible for this benefit. This expansion of coverage is
not taxable to the employee or retiree. The only time the
Dow plans will not cover your adult children is if they are
eligible for coverage through another employer – either
their own, their spouse’s or their domestic partner’s.
• Pre-existing Conditions – The law provides that there
will be no exclusions for pre-existing conditions. This
does not affect Dow, since the Company has never had
a pre-existing condition exclusion in its medical plans.
• Emergency Room Care – No prior authorization is
needed for emergency room care. This is not a change
for the Dow plans.

i’m Turning 65 Soon ... What Do i Need to
Know About U.S. Retiree Benefits?
For most of us, turning 65 can come with a number of
questions – about medical coverage, finances and benefits.
Here are some tips to help answer those questions.
Your Medical Benefits
Are you eligible for or enrolled in retiree medical benefits
through Dow, the Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) or
Rohm and Haas? If so, once you turn 65, Medicare
becomes primary coverage, and you can, if you choose,
enroll for supplemental (or secondary) coverage from the
Company. You must:
• Enroll in both Medicare Parts A and B (hospital and
medical) to receive the maximum level of benefits.
• To enroll in Parts A and B, you must contact your local
Social Security office before you turn 65 and complete
the required forms. For more information about
enrolling in Medicare, please call 1-800-MEDICAR
(1.800.633.4227).
• Under the retiree medical plan rules, you may not be
enrolled in Medicare Part D and a Dow, UCC or Rohm and
Haas medical plan at the same time (except for Medicare
Advantage HMOs). Please note that if you enroll in a
Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, your coverage
under a Company plan will be discontinued.
• Watch your mail! In the month that you turn 65, Dow will
send you a “Retiree Age 65 Notice” and an enrollment
worksheet that contains the plans for which you are
eligible and your new premiums. Keep in mind that some
plans are not available to employees or spouses age 65
and over – and for some of you, there will be new options
to choose from.
Making Sure You’re Insured
Depending on your retiree life insurance plan, your life
insurance coverage may decrease with your increasing
age. Any age-related decrease in life insurance allows you
to convert the amount of coverage you are losing to an
individual life insurance policy through Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company (MetLife) without proof of insurability.
If you are interested in converting or porting your life
insurance, call the Dow Retiree Service Center at
1.800.344.0661 to obtain the appropriate form(s) during
the month in which you turn age 65. Upon receipt of
the form(s), contact the MetLife Conversion Group
at 1.877.275.6387 to file your form or obtain further
information on converting to an individual policy or at
1.866.492.6983 to apply for portability and discuss
payment options.
Renewing Beneficiary Information
Although not required, with all the other benefit changes
occurring when you turn 65, this is the perfect opportunity
to review your beneficiary information to ensure it is up to
date. To update your life insurance beneficiary information,
please visit the DowFriends website at
http://www.dow.com/friends/contact/forms.htm.

U.S. Benefits Enrollment Coming in November
Mark your calendar! The annual enrollment period for
benefits will be November 6-20, 2012. Eligible retirees
will receive their “What’s New” Benefits Enrollment
newsletter before the enrollment period begins. At the
start of annual enrollment, retirees also will receive
an enrollment worksheet that lists all medical plans
available along with 2013 costs. Enrollment information
will also be available on https://dowbenefits.ehr.com,
www.dowfriends.com and dowfamilyhealth.com.
Dow Benefits Website Available Anytime,
Anywhere!
The Dow Benefits website gives U.S. retirees access to
their benefits quickly and easily, anytime, anywhere! With
the website, you have access to benefit decision support
tools throughout the year and can enroll for benefits
during annual enrollment.
The Dow Benefits website offers you:
• Benefits information that is easy to find
• Resources that make it easy to understand your
benefit choices
Through the Dow Benefits website, you have access to tools, modelers and calculators
designed to help you make the right benefit choices for you and your family.
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• Tools that make it easy to:
o Compare benefit coverage
o Choose the best plans for you and your family
o Review your current benefit elections
o Access information about your benefits
o Add/remove dependents
o View benefits billing information
o Have your monthly benefit premium(s) automatically
deducted from your personal bank account, if
premiums are not deducted from
pension payments
If you have questions, please call the Retiree Service
Center toll free at 800.344.0661, or in Midland or outside
the continental U.S. at 989.636.0977, or email
retiree@dow.com.
New Menu Options for Calling the Retiree
Service Center
When calling the Retiree Service Center, a one-stop shop for
information about benefits and pensions, you will hear a new
list of menu options. Effective November 1, 2012, the new
prompts will be:
• Retiree medical or life insurance including benefits billing, press 1
• Start pension or request a pension estimate, press 2
• Pension check, update address and phone number or report a
death, press 3
• 401k savings plan, elective deferral plan or stock, press 4
• Aetna medical claims, press 5
• All other questions, press 0 or remain on the line
• To repeat options, press #
For verification purposes, you will also need to enter your
Social Security number. The phone number for the Retiree
Service Center is: 1.800.344.0661. For callers outside the
continental U.S., the number is 989.636.0977.
The hours for the U.S. Retiree Service Center are: 8:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. (ET) Monday – Friday. You can also email the Center
at retiree@dow.com.

Anti-Aging Supplements –
the Best Strategy?
Vitamins and herbal supplements are increasingly
marketed to older adults for their anti-aging properties.
Anti-aging supplements claim to be able to fight chronic
disease, improve physical performance and maintain
overall health and wellness. But how effective, and how
safe, are these “anti-aging” products?
Unfortunately, none of these products is required to be
tested for efficacy or safety. The Dietary Supplement
Health and Education Act of 1994 prevents the Food &
Drug Administration from interfering with the marketing
of any product defined as a dietary supplement, including
vitamins, minerals, herbals, botanicals and amino acids.
In fact, until 2007, the government did not even require
manufacturers to report serious adverse events to the
FDA. Consumer Reports on Health advises readers to
“ignore or view with extreme skepticism the claims of
dietary supplement ads, especially the ones that turn up
when you use a Web search engine.” 1
Do the Research
Before taking any supplements, research them on
trustworthy websites such as:
• National Center for Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (http://nccam.nih.gov/health/aging)
• Food & Drug Administration (http://www.fda.gov/
Food/DietarySupplements/ConsumerInformation/
default.htm)
• MedlinePlus (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
druginfo/herb_All.html)
You also may want to discuss supplements with your
healthcare provider. They may know how supplements
will interact with prescription and over-the-counter drugs
or whether they have side effects that can mimic those of
prescribed drugs.
Appreciate Aging
It is important to remember that aging is a natural process, not
a disease. With aging comes wisdom and perspective, seeing
children and grandchildren flourish, and time to help others
and to enjoy life. In fact, adults over the age of 65 demonstrate
the highest sense of well-being of all age groups, according to
the Gallup-Healthways Wellbeing Index. 2
Form Healthy Habits
Unfortunately, society equates aging with poor health and
disability, leading to the quest for ways to “combat” aging.
Our fear of aging makes us susceptible to “graywashing,”
a term coined by International Council on Active Aging CEO
Colin Milner to refer to “the act of misleading consumers
regarding any purported age-associated benefits of a
product or service.” 3
But this approach is misguided: The diseases associated
with aging, such as arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes,
heart disease and cancer, are not an inevitable part of
aging. Instead, they are more likely to be the result of
lifestyle factors such as poor diet, lack of physical activity
and chronic stress. If you have yet to experience these
types of health problems, start your “anti-aging” strategy
by adopting healthier lifestyle habits that reduce your risk
for chronic illness. Even if you are already experiencing
health difficulties, it is never too late to adopt these “antiaging”
habits to improve your health and well-being.
1 Consumer Reports on Health, June 2012
2 http://well-beingindex.com/findings.asp
3 http://www.icaa.cc/media/press2011/graywashing.htm

“Click” Your Way to a Healthy Weight!
Dow Health Services is committed to helping you achieve
your weight-loss goals and improve your overall health! Dow
has joined forces with Weight Watchers to bring you special
savings on a valuable and convenient weight-loss solution.
Receive 20 Percent Savings on Weight Watchers
Online!
For only $15.15/month, you can follow the Weight
Watchers plan step-by-step entirely online with interactive
tools and resources like a weight tracker, progress charts,
mobile apps, restaurant guides and much more. Weight
Watchers Online is available in two versions – each
specifically designed for men or women – with tailored
content that speaks directly to each audience. Retirees
and spouses are eligible for this special Dow discount!
Dow Stade Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Dow Stade recently celebrated the 40th anniversary
of the location’s first plant startups in 1972. Retirees,
leaders and even a number of the original Dow employees
attended the event.
Five men – Max Anacker, Charlie Hickl, Pete Laux, Maurice
Oubre and Ed Rainwater – were part of the 26 original
Dow employees who transferred from the United States.
These 26 individuals, as well as 50 European employees,
helped manage the design, construction and startup of the
first plants. They were joined at the event by the widow
of Sid Brunson and the widow and brother of Bob Oubre,
who also were part of the U.S. start-up group.
“This was an emotional event,” said Anacker. “Out of
nothing, a chemical plant came to life.”
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How Do I Get the Discount?
It’s easy! Simply visit https://wellness.weightwatchers.com
and enter the following information to receive your special
Dow discount:
• Dow Chemical ID: 61116
• Dow Chemical Pass Code: ww61116
If you experience any problems with this Weight Watchers
site, please call the Weight Watchers Wellness Hotline at
866-204-2885.
Note: Pre-Medicare retirees and their family members
enrolled in MAP Plus may be eligible for reimbursement for
weight management expenses. For more information, visit
http://www.dow.com/familyhealth/discounts/aetna/weight.
htm.
The event was focused on
recognition and celebration. It
included a tour of the site and
a presentation on the current site plans by Responsible
Care ® leader Rolf Nettersheim, as well as a dinner hosted
by current Dow Stade site leader Arnd Thomas. Dow
retirees presented a plaque to Thomas commemorating
the names of the 76 men as “pioneers” for their efforts
in launching the Stade site. The current vice president of
Dow Texas Operations, Earl Shipp, also wrote a letter of
congratulations, which was read by former vice president
of Texas Operations Ed Rainwater.
Max Anacker (right), one of the 26 Dow U.S.
“pioneers” who launched the Stade site,
presented a plaque commemorating the
startup to Arnd Thomas, Dow Stade site leader.
Retirees Chandler Malkani and Frank Schollemann
organized the event, as they themselves were part of
the first group and still reside in Stade today.

Going Social: Facebook Helps Keep
Retirees Connected
With social media on the rise, more Dow plants and offices
are starting their own Facebook pages and encouraging
retirees to connect with them. These pages are a great
source for keeping up to date with announcements, finding
information about what is going on at the plants and around
the community, and more.
“Regional Public Affairs professionals have used their
Facebook pages to stay connected with local community
members like Dow employees, retirees and their families in
various locations since 2010,” said Jessica Owens, social
media specialist at Dow. “It provides a venue for community
members to communicate with Dow in a way never possible
before and at a very local level.”
“We use social media to promote and highlight events, often
posting pictures afterwards,” said Jordan Tremblay, Public
Affairs manager for St. Charles Operations. “We also use it to
communicate major business announcements, sponsorships
and collaboration projects.”
Current sites with Facebook pages include Michigan
Operations, Louisiana Operations, St. Charles, Freeport,
Seadrift and Canada.
Some sites, like those in Texas, have developed Facebook
pages for specific retiree events like the Dow Honor Flight.
“The Dow Honor Flight was one of the greatest things I’ve
had the opportunity to do,” said Trish Thompson, Public Affairs
manager for UCC Seadrift and Texas Operations.
The Dow Honor Flight took a group of World War II veterans
who were also Dow retirees from Texas Operations to
Washington, D.C. for a one-day trip, with 80 retirees the first
year and 40 the second. The Dow Honor Flight Facebook page
generated more than 1,500 “Likes” and was viewed more
than 20,000 times on the day of the Honor Flight. The team
posted photos from the trip as well as the veterans’
service photos.
Check out the Facebook sites below to learn more
about what’s happening at these Dow locations.
Dow Louisiana Operations – Plaquemine, La.:
https://www.facebook.com/DowLouisianaOperations
Dow St. Charles Operations – Taft, La.:
https://www.facebook.com/DowStCharles
Dow Canada:
https://www.facebook.com/DowChemicalCanada
Seadrift Operations in Texas:
www.facebook.com/SeadriftOperations
Michigan Operations:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/DowMiOps
Dow Texas Operations (Freeport):
https://www.facebook.com/DowTexasOperations
Dow Corporate:
http://www.facebook.com/TheDowChemicalCompany

Celebrating Good Memories: Dow Atlanta Sales
Office Reunion Dinner
Submitted by Cammy McDonald Wagner
On Saturday, May 19, 54 retirees of the Dow Atlanta
Sales Office and current Dow employees and their
spouses held a reunion dinner at the Capital City Club
in Atlanta, Ga. They were joined by Franca Oreffice, Bill
and Linda Stavropoulos and Maryann Heidbreder.
This was the first reunion held since the Atlanta Sales
Office closed in 1998. It was inspired by the memory of
Keep Building Your Legacy by Living United
Fall is here, and our annual United Way campaign
is kicking off. For many years, Dow employees and
retirees across North America have built a legacy of
extending a helping hand to neighbors and sharing
their resources as part of the “Live United” effort.
This year, as in years past, United Way is working to
advance the common good in three important areas:
education, income and health. In these difficult times,
progress relies heavily on the support of community
and agency partners.
page 20 • DowFRIeNDS • STAYiNG CONNECTED
Carl Heidbreder, former general sales manager of the Atlanta
Sales Office, who passed away in January. Several of those
attending his funeral thought it would be a good idea to have
a reunion dinner for Dow personnel who were once affiliated
with the Dow Atlanta Sales Office.
The attendees at the dinner had such a good time that they
are already planning a second reunion in two to three years.
Donate Today!
You can donate to your local United Way by visiting
www.dowfriends.com and clicking on the United Way link.
Registering on the contributions website is secure and allows
you to make your donation through pension deduction.
As always, your donation is strictly voluntary. If you have
any questions, please contact Pledge Processing at
989.633.0870.
Please consider making a difference in the life of a neighbor
in need by giving a monetary gift or a gift of your time.
Even the smallest gifts can touch a heart and have a
lasting impact.

Dow Canada Retirees Help Share Solutionism
at Fort Saskatchewan Trade Show
Five Dow Chemical Canada retirees joined current employees
to help organize the Dow Today Solutionism booth at the
Annual Fort Saskatchewan Trade Show and Sale held at the
Dow Centennial Centre over the April 20-22 weekend.
The employees and retirees greeted and talked to more
than 6,100 community members who attended the show.
Retirees were a very welcome addition to the booth, and their
volunteerism was appreciated during the busy turnaround
period at the Fort Saskatchewan site.
Wil VandenBorn, former Government Affairs and Human Resources leader for Dow
Canada, helps man the Dow Today Solutionism booth.
A Gold Medal for Dow Retiree
Dr. Do Ik Lee Named 2012 TAPPI Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award Winner
Dow retiree Dr. Do lk Lee was named the recipient of
TAPPI’s 2012 Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award – the
highest honor that the Association can bestow upon an
individual. The award was presented to Dr. Lee at the
2012 PaperCon Conference Awards Dinner on April 24
in New Orleans.
Established in 1928, the Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal is
granted to those “who have made preeminent scientific
and engineering achievements of proven applied benefit
to the world’s pulp, paper, board and forest product
industries.” It is named for former TAPPI president and
Gold Medal winner Gunnar W. E. Nicholson and includes
a cash honorarium.
“TAPPI is very pleased to announce Dr. Lee as the recipient
of this prestigious award in recognition of his many
important contributions to latex technology research,
Website for Dow Canada Retirees
In an effort to improve our services to you, we invite you
to check out the new DowFriends in Canada website
(www.dowfriendsincanada.com), your online resource for
medical and life insurance information.
development and applications,” said Larry N. Montague,
president and CEO of TAPPI. “During a long and distinguished
career he has made notable contributions that have been of
great benefit to the industry and advanced the knowledge,
science and use of this key coating and papermaking
technology. He’s served the industry, TAPPI and its members
with great integrity and distinction in many roles.”
“Receiving this prestigious Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal
Award is the greatest honor in my professional career,” said
Dr. Lee. “My 40-year-long journey with TAPPI has been filled
with very rewarding and enriching experiences. I am truly
grateful to TAPPI for all it has provided to me. I also was
nurtured by many people and given opportunities to grow to
my fullest potential throughout my industrial career at Dow.
Because of these opportunities, who I am today as a scientist
is largely owed to Dow. My sincere thanks to my former Dow
colleagues and The Dow Chemical Company!”

Award. The award is the highest honor that the Asso
award will be presented to Dr. Lee at the 2012 PaperC
An on Illustrious April Career 24, 2012 in New Dr. Lee’s Orleans.
awards and recognitions include:
Dr. Lee received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical
engineering from Seoul National University in Korea and
both “TAPPI Master of Science is and doctoral very degrees pleased in chemical to for announce Outstanding Advancement Dr. and Promotion Lee as of the re
engineering from Columbia University in New York City. He Chemical Sciences in 1989
has recognition been a TAPPI member since of 1972. his many important • Named a TAPPI Fellow contributions in 1991 to lat
Dr. Lee joined Dow in 1967, retiring from the Company
• Charles W. Engelhard Medallion
in applications,” 2002. Currently, he is an adjunct professor notes in the Larry • Korea N. TAPPI Montague, Distinguished Service Award president an
Department of Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering
• One of the first two inductees into the Dow Latex
distinguished career he has made notable contribution
and Imaging at Western Michigan University. Dr. Lee also
Hall of Fame
teaches latex technology at the annual Davos short courses About TAPPI
industry and advanced the knowledge, science and us
on “Advances in Emulsion Polymerization and Latex TAPPI is the leading association for the worldwide pulp,
Technology” (sponsored by Lehigh University). He serves as
technology. He’s served paper, the packaging industry, and converting industries TAPPI and publisher and its m
Scientific Advisor for EcoSynthetix Inc., producing renewable of Paper360° and TAPPI JOURNAL. Through information
biopolymer-based in many nanoparticle roles.” latexes for paper coating and exchange, events, trusted content and networking
adhesives applications.
Dr. Lee’s research interests include all aspects of latex
technology, Dr. Lee emulsion obtained polymerization, dispersion a rheology, B. S. and degree more cost-effective in Chemical ways of doing business. Enginee
It has
paper coating technology and many others. He has published provided management training and networking to the
more Korea than 50 peer-reviewed and both papers and made M. numerous S. and industry’s doctoral leaders for more degrees than 95 years. Visit in Chemic
presentations. He holds 27 U.S. and more than 100 www.tappi.org.
international patents.
in New York City. He has bee
He joined The Dow Chemical
2002. Currently he is Adjunct
Engineering, Chemical Engin
University. Dr. Lee has been a
Lehigh University and Davos
Emulsion Polymerization and
Scientific Advisor for EcoSyn
biopolymer-based nanoparticle latexes for paper coat
page 22 • DowFRIeNDS • STAYiNG CONNECTED / RETiREE PROFiLES
• 1986 TAPPI Coating & Graphic Arts Division Award
• American Chemical Society Midland Section Award
opportunities, TAPPI helps members elevate their
performance by providing solutions that lead to better, faster

Centenarian Celebrations
Helen Coffman
By Dave Clash, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Carbide Retiree Corps
Helen Coffman celebrated her 100th birthday on April 15,
2012, at an open house luncheon organized by her family
in Clyde, Ohio. Approximately 150 people attended and
at Helen’s request, brought gifts for the Clyde Backdoor
Food Pantry.
Dave Clash, president and chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Carbide Retiree Corps, presented Helen
with a blanket with the Union Carbide logo and framed
letters from Dow Chairman and CEO Andrew Liveris and
Clash. Because Coffman also worked for Energizer, she
also received her own Energizer Bunny.
Helen worked at the Union Carbide Battery Products
Division plant in Fremont, Ohio, for 20 years. She started
in 1956 and retired in 1976. She served as secretary for
the Industrial Engineering Department.
Stanley Gain
By Ed Ballard, Regional Director, Carbide Retiree Corps
The Marshville Community Building was full of life on
June 3, 2012, as family and friends gathered to celebrate
Stanley Gain’s 100th birthday. Many of his direct relatives
were present, sharing delicious food and many stories.
Stanley’s family extends to children, grandchildren, great
grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Friends
from the plant also stopped by to join the celebration.
Stanley and his family were surprised and pleased
that he was remembered and appreciated by the
Carbide Retiree Corps. Stanley was presented with
a congratulatory letter from Dow Chairman and CEO
Andrew Liveris as well as a letter from Dave Clash, CRC
president. The blanket will be put to good use when
cool weather comes, maybe in his Kawasaki Mule while
visiting in the neighborhood.
You will not find Marshville, W.Va., on the map, but it is
a nice rural community near Clarksburg, where Stanley
worked for more than 30 years at the Carbon Products
Plant. He began work in what was known as the “labor
gang” and worked in various jobs until he found his
calling as a machinist. He continued to utilize skills he
picked up at work on his farm after retirement. He added
carving to his activities but has substituted visiting with
neighbors as his main activity today. He uses his new
“Mule” to get around in the neighborhood. He also likes
to go to the local Wal-Mart and shop in the motorized
carts and sample the foods they offer.

Edith Larkin
By John Durkin, Midwest Director, Carbide Retiree Corps
Edith Larkin celebrated her 100th birthday with her
many friends, two children and several grandchildren
and great-grandchildren on March 28, 2012, in Apache
Junction, Ariz. Edith worked for the Union Carbide Battery
Products Plant in Red Oak, Iowa, for 29 years. She
worked in various roles and retired as an inspector at the
age of 65 in 1977. She was married to Clarence Larkin,
a railroad engineer, for 67 years. Together they traveled
to all 50 states in their Airstream motor home. They even
drove to Alaska and back to Iowa in 10 days.
In 2002, she moved from Red Oak to live with her
daughter, Eloise Larson, in Creston, Iowa. Eloise says
that Edith is a joy to live with. Edith is still in good health,
taking only four medications each day. She has a positive
disposition and never complains. She is the sweetheart
of the “Snowbird Club” in Apache Junction, where she
spends the winter. Edith was appreciative of the attention
she received from the Carbide Retiree Corps and Dow on
her birthday.
Myrtle Strickland
By Ed Ballard, Regional Director, Carbide Retiree Corps
May 5 was a day of celebration at Stonegate Circle in
Summersville, W.Va., as friends and family came to visit
with Myrtle E. Strickland, who turned 100 on May 10.
As people came and went, Myrtle’s children showed
their devotion and admiration as they shared tales and
remembered old times.
Myrtle has three children – Joyce, Sam and Kenneth –
who have blessed her with many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren
and a great-great granddaughter who was
born earlier this year. Five generations were present at
the celebration.
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Ed Ballard, Carbide Retiree Corps (CRC) regional director,
and his wife, Lee, joined in the celebration and were
welcomed as part of the family. Ed presented Myrtle with
a blanket with the UCC logo as well as letters from Dow
Chairman and CEO Andrew Liveris and CRC President
Dave Clash, recognizing her contributions and milestone.
Myrtle began working at the Alloy Metals Plant in 1944
in the packing group, where she removed slag from the
metal and then cleaned and packed the product. She
later transferred to the scale room, where she worked
until she took disability retirement in 1970.

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Arizona
J. O. Jowers Jr.
Arkansas
Garland E. Bull
Billy G. Cozart
John R. Milburn
California
T. Ambrosini
S. P. Anello
M. C. Brazeel
H. R. Campbell
F. A. Giordano
A. G. Granberg
Kenneth C. Jones
W. A. Jones
Paul J. Sprenkle
J. R. Wirt
Colorado
John Hodge Jr.
Conneticut
A. R. Carpenter
Florida
Walter C. Anderson
Leslie R. Carr
Raymond E. Engel
Robert G. Otting
R. R. Sentenat
Lyle G. Treat
Georgia
Doris Donaldson
Illinois
Marvin E. Booi
Matthew J. Dailey
Henry Lawniczak
Indiana
Fayetta B. Coons
Anne B. Edwards
Aria E. Fraley
Jeffrey A. Gunsher
Loy L. Hawes
Charles W. Hunter
Raymond J. McFadden
M. Catherine Snyder
Pearl L. Steagall
Willard L. Steagall
R. E. Stettler
Iowa
Bob R. Hayes
Kansas
A. C. Shoults
Kentucky
Darold L. Bushue
Dudley B. Young
Louisiana
Richard E. Brownfield
Eugene A. Domingue
A. D. Elledge
Ernest D. Graves Jr.
James H. Hardison
Gesner J. Leblanc III
W. H. Mooney
James C. Sciortino
Louis G. Witty Jr.
David G. Zimmerman
Maryland
William K. Suddith
P. Bruce Walker
Michigan
Donald H. Adams
William J. Bader
Conrad F. Balazs
Leo B. Bartos
Robert F. Beadle
H. D. Bidlack
Kenneth D. Bloom
Gerald H. Brandt
Ralph N. Brickner
Leonard J. Bublitz
Francis L. Burrell
Lawrence K. Butterfield
Vic J. Caldecourt
Berkley M. Calkins
Alice O. Clarke
O. D. Cochrane
Orville Conrad
Richard P. Cookenmaster
M. E. Cozat
Albert L. Day
Owen J. Devet
Harold L. Dopp
R. C. Fetters
Lawrence E. Fick Sr.
Bruce A. Geisert
Ernie J. Gillard
Everett J. Greenacre
Charles R. Groulx
C. W. Haggart
Marland D. Haggart
Daniel H. Haigh
Clarence A. Hall
Margo M. Hardy
Don E. Hartwick
H. E. Hebel Jr.
Jack W. Howard
Clayton C. Huff
John D. Huntley
George A. Johns
Donald R. Kaczmarek
Alan D. Kanouse
G. A. Klumb Jr.
Stephen Konopnicki
Keith K. Kuse
Luella D. Lapointe
Nancy F. Leigeb
James D. Leland Sr.
Kenneth D. Lumbert
Rex G. Martin
John R. Mathieson
Margaret W. McComb
W. F. McFarland
Joyce C. McLaughlin
R. J. Mesler Jr.
Patric J. Miller
H. J. Miller Jr.
Frank A. Morse
Joseph D. Murphy
Luella G. Myers
Trinidad Ortiz
Frank E. Oskvarek
Robert C. Owen
M. E. Owens
Rhoda M. Palmateer
Earl Peters Jr.
C. L. Pompea
Donald E. Prange
Edward L. Pudvay
Robert J. Pueschner
Reuben Reist
Roy A. Rittenour
T. D. Saylor
Karl A. Scheurs
Arnold L. Schofield
H. O. Senkbeil
L. H. Sherman
Donald R. Stein
H. F. Stenger
Melvin L. Stern
Graham T. Stevenson
K. L. Thomas
Hiram D. Thornton
D. H. Thurston
Edward A. VanWert
Raymond C. Walker
L. A. Warren
Elizabeth G. Weiger
Dale J. Whitehead
J. R. Whittington
Robert B. Williamson
Donald G. Willman
George H. Worton
Lois M. Yack
Minnesota
Douglas R. Engum
Mississippi
Howard B. Fern
Missouri
John L. Aitken
James J. Ellis
New Jersey
Jane B. Anlian
Louis Ashton
Ohio
Winston W. Fike
F. S. Hillman
Robert S. Nemeth
Edith Phillips
Frances M. Pletz
J. Seith
James T. Smith
Mary J. Whittaker
Oklahoma
Edward A. Ernst
Boyd A. Ireland
R. B. Mitchell
Walter R. Otey
W. M. Zingg
Pennsylvania
Ken R. Cirullo
Harold W. Croisant
Robert A. Ryan
South Carolina
Gladys L. Alexander
Reba J. Granger
Bertha M. King
James Qualls
Major J. Stansell
Nell A. Tolbert
Tennessee
Barbara L. Newton
Texas
G. A. Aldridge
Carlos R. Amos
Frank Aranza Jr.
Robert L. Ball
Herman H. Bell
John R. Birdwell
V. F. Blair
Richard F. Brawner
Darryl W. Cannon
Raymond C. Cisneros
N. Cornelius
George O. Crist
Richard B. Davidson
Luther L. Davis
Linda J. Davis
R. M. Davis Jr.
Hoyett Donahoe
Albert N. Duke
Donnis P. Ellis
Barbara J. Fisher
William R. Foote
B. W. Frazier
R. E. Gaines
Benny B. Gammill
F. S. Garcia
C. L. Goffnett
G. N. Greer Jr.
J. B. Guthrie Jr.
William P. Horn
Bob G. Hudzietz
Jerry D. Huffman
Leroy Jones
Wesley Jones
L. R. Knodel
J. M. Lankford

James O. Ledford
Bob W. Lindsey
Coky M. Loving
Robert M. Mariam
George O. McDaniel Jr.
E. N. McKee
A. Moritz
A. N. Murrell
Frank L. Myers
J. O. Norris
Bobby L. Page
Billy R. Parsons
T. M. Patrick
Leroy Pennock Jr.
J. V. Perry
Madeline G. Phillips
Donald A. Rikard
Gilbert G. Salazar
Burhl D. Sanders
Heigo Sari
Joseph Sheehan Jr.
J. E .Strachn
L. H. Sumlin
J. D. Teague
Epigmenio G. Trevino Jr.
Tommy W. Weeks
Elliott B. White
Wylie J. Williams
Richard M. Willy Sr.
Nancy R. Woodall
C. F. Zelko
Washington
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Wisconsin
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Canada
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Gregg A. Hansen
Albert L. Hedley
Lubomyr S. Kmetyk
Bruce Owens
British Columbia
George R. Surerus
Georg A. Woldenga
Ontario
William A. Carson
James G. Chambers
Albert E. Churchman
Hadley E. Cole
Murray G. Dewart
Ivan K. Hillier
Ahamed Khanbhai
Douglas F. Kirton
William W. Laprise
Glen M. Love
Leo J. Menard
John Moser
Lloyd T. Pressnail
William T. Sanders
Cornelis E. Schieman
Steve W. Wiwcharuk
Quebec
Bernard Berger
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Alabama
Thomas W. Moody
Madge R. Scharber
J. D. Tankersley
Joyce A. Wingo
Arizona
Carol Adamovitch
Edward W. Bultman
Arkansas
Edwin V. Lee
Jerry Overland
Lyman I. Raper
William C. Reed
California
Harold R. Charette
Thomas F. Emerson
Joseph A. Faucher
Richard Fetty
Richard J. Nielsen
James R. Shevalier
Colorado
Teddy G. Earley
Delmar A. Lenard
George A. Salazar
Connecticut
Richard B. Cuddeback
Daniel G Jarlenski
Janice M. Sipperly
Roger B. Staub
Florida
Russell E. Aageberg
Robert C. Allman
Hugh V. Bray
Walter G. Farrell
Nathan Forstein
Ruth R. Loane
Daniel H. Martine
Richard J. Price
Rhodes S. Rucker
Denzel B. Smith
Florence K. Stehle
E. E. Tarika
Thomas Trippon
Anne P. Turansky
Georgia
Lefes N. Bray
William Conn
Otis E. Dunn
Daisy P. Durrah
Raymond J. West
Illinois
Justine A. Fleming
Anna M. Holec
Jerry Koutsky
Wilma J. Newsome
William R. Zimmerman
Indiana
Oliver H. Davis
John W. Houser
John H. Johnson
Francis J. Klepek
Audrey E. Surber
Iowa
Mary L. Dinville
Lola J. Moffatt
Wilma M. Myers
Larry G. Tosone
Kansas
George W. Hardwick
Milton E. Harmony
Stanley Norwalk
Kentucky
Edward T. Breedlove
Louisiana
Richard W. Alexander
Letson H. Farrell
Shelby T. Harrell
Cletus E. Martin
Larry T. Martin
Jack W. Tipton
Larry L. Wagner
Massachusetts
Ciro Camerota
Robert L. Norum
Ann E. Reeves
Maryland
Winston Bradshaw
Charles R. Carder
Valentine Osinski
Harrison B. Rhodes
Michigan
M. T. Bolmer Jr.
Mississippi
Willis O. Cummins
Missouri
Vivian T. Bohannon
Nebraska
Dale A. Bush
New Jersey
George W. Andrews
John J. Bielak
Carl R. Campitelli
James G. Cortelyou
Raymond R. Duzick
Marcial G. Estela
Margaret M. Fischer
Anthony P. Giammarco
Fred L. Healy
Chester E. Kinal
William M. King
Fred A. Koehler
Mary Lestrange
Roy A. McDonald
Carmela Perna
Stephen Preteska
Louis P. Sementi
V. K. Steinmetz
Salvatore Sudano
Michael S. Telatnik
Charles E. Thul
Thomas M. Tyrrell
Frederick C. Van Liew
Walter W. Volker
Robert M. Zikoski
New Mexico
Agnes T. Benzing
Joseph L. Haberstock
New York
Ruth C. Barbee
John J. Behen Jr.
John J. Cincotta
Aldo J. Cozzi
Patricia A. Cwik
Alfred M. Czikk
Tod O. Ganzer
Adam D. Giles
Francis J. Golomb
Norman F. Grimm
John J. Harte
Gayle A. Headley
Joseph J. Hess
Frank A. Lynch
William Mrozinski
Richard C. Orcutt
Donald G. Parker
Jostein J. Vadla
North Carolina
George W. Bird
Gussie S. Bunting
Joseph J. Fedor
George W. Fowler
Wilbur L. Garris
R. W. Harvey
Henry S. Hill Jr.
Coy L. Hunt
Nancy H. Kinley
George G. Madgwick
Ronald S. Parker
Ohio
Charles P. Ellison
Julius J. Erdelyi
Julie Heringes
Andrew P. Kroft
Ralph S. Mooney
Norman C. Romstadt
Violet M. Rosich
Shirley E. Settle
David E. Shean
Jonas W. Sparks
Donald N. Woods
Oklahoma
Jimmie D. Martin
Oregon
Robert C. Batty
Ilo M. Richmond
Pennsylvania
Charles G. Carte
Gordon G. Harkreader
Marie C. Lunz
Edward L. Milliren
Thelma G. Russell
William T. Walton
Marjorie M. Wilkes
Puerto Rico
William Gonzalez
South Carolina
Lou E. Griffin
Mattie M. Hamrick
Kenneth O. Kirkland
Christine E. Lobue
Ann M. Margadonna
Norma P. Robinson
Vincent A. Scherrep
Edward R. Weiler

Tennessee
Mildred L. Bledsoe
Harry D. Clayton
Leona B. Miller
Clarence C. Pigg
Pearl E. Russell
Brenton R. Ward
Texas
Robert J. Adams
Theresa M. Aglieri
Claude L. Akers
Curtis L. Anderson
John E. Barlow Jr.
Truman O. Blum
Allen A. Braun
Reginald A. Butler
Betty J. Carpenter
Jimmie R. Culak
Hazel B. Davis
Samuel F. Downs
John E. Eisman Jr.
Charles R. England
William T. Epperson
Jerry B. Fussell
William E. Gray
Mack M. Guthrie
Jerry C. Harkreader
Merlyn B. Hartman
Andrew G. Henderson
Peter A. Hickey
William M. High
Elton D. Howard
Mack C. Ivy
Harry C. Jarvis
Larry J. Knebel
Edward K. Lambert
Grover A. Lee
Dennis Leveron
Frank W. Loescher
Rita D. Marcoulides
Eugene F. Matejka
Warren F. Merritt Jr.
Dennis E. Newton
Monte C. Salyer
Charles A. Sawey
Dick A. Touchstone
Stanley W. Van Horn
Ruby T. Wesley
James D. White
John D. Williams Jr.
James W. Wilson
Vermont
Edward W. Chmielewski
Raymond P. Gladden
James E. Lane
Harry R. O’Lena
Lila M. Sorensen
Virginia
William C. Brister
Genevieve M. Gregory
Gomer Grim
Lee Lander
Robert G. Moyer
Frank Sipusic
Catherine M. Skaggs
West Virginia
Joseph O. Beverly
Bruce A. Bias
Charles V. Bonham
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Rodney A. Buckley
Lonnie D. Campbell
Danny J. Canterbury
William L. Carnell
Witaya T. Chaowadee
John C. Chaty
Nancy C. Clark
Walter P. Cline
James H. Cook
James W. Dillon Jr.
John S. Duffy
Leon G. Edgell
Walter H. Ferguson
Frank J. Fragmin
Carroll D. Garnes
Lenn E. Greenleaf
James L. Hays
Judith L. Hostetter
William K. Kennedy
Mildred L. Kinder
Donald J. Larch
William R. Lutman
Harless A. Mahaney
James E. Martin
Emil D. Mc Commack
Rosalie D. Mc Daniel
John S. Meadows Jr.
Okey Miller
Herbert H. Miller Jr.
B. D. Mollohan
Richard L. Morgan
Archie E. Mullins
Francis M. Nogoda
Gene A. Norman
Lewis E. Patton
Howard C. Paxton
Emmett A. Petry
Bruce E. Petry
Randall V. Poling
Willis C. Racer
Gerald G. Ransom
Manuel R. Ray
Andy R. Rogers
John D. Rollins
Robert L. Sargent
Milton C. Smith
Charles F. Stark
Joseph S. Stephenson
Kenneth L. Stewart
Foster O. Stidd
Richard F. Thewes
Edwin H. Thomas
Mark E. Trivison
Harold W. Turley
Gene T. Waggy
Denzil R. Walker
Harry Weese
John M. Wheeler
Roy C. White II
Harvey J. Williams
Faris M. Zain
Wisconsin
Paul H. Frey
Wyoming
Clifford P. Burns Jr.
Anthony J. Genoff
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