Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Partnerships topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Torrance Refinery donates $17,000 for Girls in STEAM program and supported regional Innovation Festival
Summary
Justina Lafitte of the Torrance Refinery Company presented a $17,000 donation to Torrance Unified for Girls in STEAM Cardboard Regatta and noted a $60,000 contribution to the California Invention Convention/Innovation Festival; trustees thanked the company and community partners.
The board recognized a corporate donation and community partnership: Justina Lafitte, community relations advisor for Torrance Refinery Company, presented a $17,000 check as the presenting sponsor of the district’s Girls in STEAM Cardboard Regatta and noted the company had provided $60,000 to support the California Invention Convention and Innovation Festival held over the weekend.
"On behalf of our company, the Torrance Refinery Company, I'm pleased to present the check in the amount of $17,000 as the presenting sponsor of this year's Girls in STEAM Cardboard Regatta," Justina Lafitte said when she addressed trustees. She described the refinery’s interest in promoting STEAM careers and thanked district staff and community partners, including El Camino College, for hosting the festival.
Trustees and staff thanked the company and noted strong student participation at the Innovation Festival.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 131, topfinish SEG 244.
