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i V-M Monsanto From: S. J. Henderson, 1760, (1500) Date: Subj: To: October 12, 1994 cc: J. F. Queeny 1995 Community Plan M. A. Hartnett - B2NC K. S. Cahill - G4WD R. N. J. J. E. L. D. J. T. R. G. E. Jones - G5NA Kennedy - 1760 Tuckson - 1760 Podgurski - 1760 Vennemann - 1760 Wiley - 1760 The Queeny Plant has been a shrinking plant since the mid-1980's. During the last twelve months, approval has been received to fundamentally restructure the plant. This restructuring provides the potential of a longer term focus for the plant. With the downsizing that has occurred, Queeny is now one of the smaller operations (the smallest Chemical Group site) in the St. Louis area. Consistent with this smaller size the community strategy has been reevaluated. 1995 will mark some initial change in direction and focus on: 1) Continued Right-to-Operate 2) Worst Case Scenario Cartnunications 3) Culture changes in the plant and the hiring of new employees and skills over the next three years. The focus of the effort is the south St. Louis neighborhoods in which we operate. These include zip code 63104 and the 7th Aldermanic Ward of the City of St. Louis. Our neighbors include a number of businesses and manufacturers east of Seventh Street and the Soulard neighborhood west of Seventh. In support of the plan, the plant would sustain regional memberships in organizations focused on Right-to-Operate issues and the development of personnel. Actions m the local community are directed toward Right-to-Operate, being a good industrial citizen, and emerging manpower needs. Communication and education will be important aspects of corrmunity involvement. Unfortunately, several organizations which have been supported by Queeny and greater Monsanto for a number of years will be missing or phased out of the Queeny Monsanto Fund support. These include the regional scouting programs and the South Side YMCA. The former has been supported through both donations and involvement in fund drives. It is recommended that this be dropped as not instrumental to our focus. Queeny along with Carondelet has _ supported the Southside YMCA for a number of years. This YMCA is moving to a new facility in the next few years which will be further away from the plant. Queeny will be withdrawing from the Board of the Southside YMCA consistent with this relocation and DSN 135908 STLCOPCB4035877 J. F. Queeny Comnunity Plan October 12, 1994 Page 2 our smaller size. Due to the long term relationship with the YMCA it is recommended that a significant Monsanto Fund contribution be given jointly by Carondelet and Queeny during the 1995-1996 building fund drive for this new facility. The revised community plan for Queeny includes communications, education and community involvement. (1) Pursue the formation of a comnunity Advisory Panel. Consistent with Worst Case Scenario communications education in the neighborhood is a priority. We would look to our Alderperson (Phyllis Young) and potential joint efforts with other businesses (Rhone-Poulenc, Inc.) to provide assistance in this effort. (2) Enhance ccmnunications through regulatory and city agencies. This will involve continued work with several groups including: (a) St. Louis Fire Department and LEPC (R. Aquadro) ; (b) MSD and environmental regulators (C. Dorow) ; and (c) regional groups such as RCGA, Mo. Chemical Council, and CMA. (Plant Manager and Staff) . (3) Support and comnunication with various local comnunity groups: (a) Soulard Business Men's Association; (b) Soulard Restoration Society; and (c) Near South Side Economic Coalition. (4) Expanded effoils with local education. This effort is directed toward educating the comnunity as to what is happening at Queeny and providing a pool of talent for future hiring. Details of this plan are attached in the Comnunity Plan and Monsanto Fund Budget for 1995. DSW 135909 STLCOPCB4035878 John F. Queeny Plant 1995 Community Relations Han '? Goal #1: Increase two-way communication with the community emphasizing the outreach concerning worst case scenarios. Objective A: Organize a Community Advisory Panel during 1995. 1 Audience Message Tactics Residential neighbors Commercial neighbors Community leaders The Queeny Plant wants to be an open and honest neighbor that seeks to improve communications with the community 1. Identify and gain commitment of a diverse panel of community members community. 2. The advisory members will define a group charter. 3. Create an atmostphere that facilitates open communication. 4. Plant meetings and tours as approriate. Resources Plant personnel / Outside resource Personnel Time $ Time of personnel Timetable/ Responsibilities 1st Qtr. 1995 Evaluation Formation of Citizen Advisory Panel Costs Plant /Rmd $1500 (P) 2nd Qtr. 1995 Charter in-hand 3rd Qtr. 1995 Feedback and level of dialogue. 2nd Qtr. 1995 Feedback $500 (P) STLCOPCB4035879 o </5 IU o Objective B: Maintain and enhance relationships with local governmental agencies. 2 >? Audience . St. Louis LEPC Message 1. Plant's proactive approach to improving environmental, safety, and health conditions. 2. Queeny plant is trained and is prepared to address worst case scenarios. Tactics 1. Active participation on the LEPC Resources Personnel Time 2. Invite LEPC members to plant for presentation and tour. Timetable/ Responsibilities On-Going Evaluation Feedback from Fire Dept, and LEPC. 2nd Qtr. 1995 Feedback and cooperation on response Costs Plant /F\md Local Legislators St. Louis Fire Department MSD 1. Plant's proactive approach to improving environmental, safety, and health conditions. 2. Queeny plant is trained and is prepared to address worst case scenarios. 1. Plant's proactive approach to improving environmental, safety, and health conditions. 2. Queeny plant is trained and is prepared to address worst case scenarios. 1. Plant's proactive approach to improving environmental, safety, and health conditions. 2. Queeny plant is trained and is prepared to address worst case scenarios. 1. Invite legislators to plant Personnel for presentation and tour. Time 2. Meetings with individual legislators. 1. Joint training with local emergency response personnel. Personnel Time 1. Invite key contacts o plant for presentation and tour. 2. Meetings with key contacts. Personnel Time 2nd Qtr 1995 Acceptance of invitation. On-going Feed back from Legislators. 3rd Qtr. 1995 Participation in joint training/exercises Feedback and publicity $1000 (P) 2nd Qtr. 1995 On-going See above visits. Would expect to combine some tours. Feedback from regulators and results of inspections/ audits. DSW 1 3 5 9 1 1 Page 3 Goal #2: Increase the Queeny Plant's identity as a resource for science and environmental information in the local community. Objective A:"Establish a network of science educators for the exchange of information. Audience Elementary Schools Message Science and Environmental education is important to the Queeny Plant, Monsanto, and community. Tactics 1. Send three science teachers to TIE seminars. 2. Meetings at the plant with guest speakers. Resources Tuition Personnel Time Timetable/ Responsibilities 3rd Qtr. '95 Evaluation Feedback from teachers and Mo. Chemical Council survey . Gusts Plant / Fund $600 (F) High Schools / Colleges 1. Speakers bureau that would visit classrooms. Personnel Time 2. Science exchange between teachers and plant 3. Donations of surplus equipment. Personnel Time / $ Supplies Personnel 4. Scholarship program for minority student (St. Louis Public Schools) interested in Science/Engineering. Personnel $ 4th Qtr. '95 4th Qtr. '95 4th Qtr. '94 1st Qtr. '95 Feedback and positive response from students $3000 (F) Positive feedback from schools Feedback from schools and hiring of minoirty technical person. $10,000 per student (F) DSW 1 3 5 9 1 2 Community Non Profit Agencies iff . 1. Provide seed money to initiate science is fun programs in the local community. Personnel $ 2. Develop a community project around environmental awareness and Earth Day. Personnel $ 3. Support Queeny Plant personnel in thier volunteer efforts with charatilbe organizations. Personnel $ 4th Qtr. '95 --i------------------------Volunteers yvorking at local schools $2500 (F) 2nd Qtr. '96 1st Qtr. '95 Positive publicity and feedback in community $2000 (F) Improved employee morale and positive feedback from the community. $2000 (P) Goal #3:Enhance the community's positive view of the Queeny Plant as a responsible and good neighbor. Objective A: Communicate the plant's interest in improving the environment in the local community. Audience 'T Message Tactics Resources Community/ Neighbors in the 63104 Zip Code Area Queeny Plant is a leader in improving the community and the environment. Media 1. Funding of local youdi organizations. - Boy's Club of St. Louis - Youth Education Health in Soulard - Near Southside Employment Monsanto Fund Timetable/ Responsibilities 1st Qtr. '95 Evaluation Costs Plant / Fund Feedback from community groups $12,500 (F) $2000 (F) $2000 (F) 2. Participating on Boards of Local Organizations. - Boy's Club of St. Louis - Near Southside Employment Personnel Time On-going Political and business contacts and positive press. $2000 (P) 3. Actively participating in the Soulard Business Association. Dues and membership On-going Commuity contacts and work on new project $500 (P) 4. Promote Monsanto and the Plant by participating in community activities. (Mardis Gras, Bastille Days, and Soulard Improvement Organization) - Compton Heighths Band Monsanto Fund On-going Positive publicity $2000 (F) S. Active participation in the Soulard Restoration Group and recycling projects. Personnel Time 2nd Qtr. '95 Document savings and participation 6. Develop a communication package highlighting Queeny Plant. Plant Funding 2nd Qtr. '95 Feedback from internal external audiences $1000 (P) Total Plant Costs Monsanto Fund $8500 $36,600