A DM
a p pl a u d s
local
education
achievements
As we begin a new school year,
ADM is proud to congratulate the organizations, schools, parents
and students who have contributed to powerful educational
accomplishments in Decatur and the Central Illinois area:
•A
14.6 percent increase in graduates for Decatur
public high schools over the past three years
•O
ver $5 million in college scholarships given to 2010
graduates of all Macon County high schools combined
• A 45% increase in Kindergarten Camp participation since 2008
•T
he participation of over 432 children in the Decatur Public
Library’s summer reading program, with over 24,000 books
checked out in June
ADM donates
$1.3 million
to support
education
funding recipients
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
and Museum (Springfield, Ill.)
Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School
District #1
Baby Talk
Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Central Illinois
Boy Scots of America - Lincoln Trails
Council
In recognition of these accomplishments and to support
the continued momentum of these great efforts, ADM has
contributed $1.3 million to support schools and education
initiatives in Macon County and throughout Central Illinois.
Boys & Girls Club of Decatur
We applaud those who are making it possible for our students
to accomplish great things. And we’re proud to join them in their
commitment to making Central Illinois a great place to live, work
and go to school.
Decatur Family YMCA
Cerro Gordo Community Unit School
District #100
Children’s Museum of Illinois
Decatur Area Education Coalition
Decatur Park District
Decatur Public Schools
Decatur Public School Foundation
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
IAA Foundation (Bloomington, Ill.)
Illinois 4-H (Champaign, Ill.)
Jobs for Illinois Graduates
l o ca l l y :
Decatur has been home to the ADM Corporate
Headquarters since 1969 and has over 50 locations
and employs more than 4,600 people within the
community. ADM is committed to making central
Illinois a great place to live and is a proud supporter
of education. We recognize that young people are the
future of our community and are vital to the success
of our company. Our employees donate hundreds of
volunteer hours each year, and through ADM Cares,
our corporate social investment program,
we support and fund hundreds of educational
initiatives for children and young adults.
©2010 ADM
g l o b a l ly:
Every day, the 28,000 people of Archer
Daniels Midland Company transform
crops into renewable products that
meet the demands of a growing world.
At more than 230 processing plants,
we convert corn, oilseeds, wheat and
cocoa into products for food, animal feed,
chemical and energy uses. We operate
the world’s premier crop origination and
transportation network, connecting the
harvest to the home in more than 60
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Junior Achievement
of East Central Illinois, Inc.
Maroa-Forsyth School District #2
Meridian Community Unit School
District #15
Millikin University
Mt. Zion Community Unit School
District #3
Mt. Zion Fletcher Park
Project Success
Richland Community College
Warrensburg-Latham
School District #11