The Schneider National Foundation, Inc. has awarded a $750 grant to the Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps. The grant required submitting a Contribution Request detailing the focus areas of Art & Culture and Education. The purpose of the PFDC is to preserve our nation's musical heritage; to enrich the musical experience of the members; and to educate the community through performances at parades and patriotic celebrations. The Plymouth Fife & Drum Corp will apply the $750 grant toward the purchase of a new uniform for Corps members.

The Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, consists of young people ranging from 12-18 years of age from various local communities performing approximately 40-50 times per season. They are dressed in replicas of the Continental uniform of George Washington's personal Lifeguard (white wool breeches and waistcoat, a blue wool Continental coat trimmed in red with 64 pewter buttons. Uniforms weigh 10 lbs).

Since it's inception in 1971, the Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps has appeared in hundreds of parades and festivals throughout Michigan, the Midwest, New England and Canada. For additional information, to make a non-profit donation, or to book a performance with the Corps, please reference: www.pfdc.us

To be a responsible community member, the Schneider National Foundation, Inc. was established in 1982 to provide support for charitable and non-profit organizations. The Foundation considers requests for money, time, services, and in-kind contributions from a variety of local and national organizations. Schneider National, Inc. is committed to being a positive force for change as a responsible member in the communities in which our associates live and work. They believe that demonstrating strong social responsibility benefits all of our stakeholders. This is the Schneider Way. For additional information, please reference: http://www.schneider.com/About_Schneider/Schneider_Foundation/index.htm

In this photo: Michelle Holmes (parent & employee at Schneider), Robbie Holmes (Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps member), Steve Kovacs (General Manager of Schneider Logistics)

Contact Information:
Sue Momano, Business Manager
Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps
Pickles65@wowway.com


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