Newsletter no. 6 - September 2014

1The newsletter is published by: Employee Foundation of the VKR Group The Secretariat Breeltevej 18 2970 Hørsholm, Denmark

Contact:Tel: +45-3969 1144E-mail: employee@vkr-holding.comWeb: www.employeefoundation.com

Applications for the Employee Foundation board meeting in December, must be received by the secretariat by 10th November 2014.

We thank the recommendation committees for your nominations for the Villum Kann Rasmussen Award 2015, which will be presented on 23 January 2015. Companies that missed our deadline on 1 August are welcome to submit nominations for the 2016 award presentation.

Closing dates

Michelle Chance, the daughter of Michael E. Chance, an employee in VELUX America, proudly presents the proof of the scholarship for her natural science studies at the University of Missouri, Columbia

The Employee Foundation’s purpose:

1. To provide financial support to present and retired employees and their immediate families.

2. To provide financial support to non-profit projects in the vicinity of business locations of the VKR Group.

3. To present the Villum Kann Rasmussen Award to employees for outstanding achievements reflecting the VKR Group’s values.

An example of a donation for an employee purpose:

Newsletter no. 6 - September 2014

2The newsletter is published by: Employee Foundation of the VKR Group The Secretariat Breeltevej 18 2970 Hørsholm, Denmark

Contact:Tel: +45-3969 1144E-mail: employee@vkr-holding.comWeb: www.employeefoundation.com

‘Cycling is a fun and healthy activity’ was the verdict of the 1,905 entrants who in 2014 set off on the 105 km ride around Ringkøbing Fjord in the far west of Denmark. This sportive in June is a social event, and the success of the event is largely down to the 120 volunteer event-makers. The volunteers include representatives of the homeguard with doctors, women’s institutes serving meals, IT experts, roadside wardens, warehouse workers, police officers, road authority officials etc.

Over the 24 years in which this cycling sportive has been held there have fortunately been very few accidents, and lots of happy riders and crowds of spectators. In 2014, the route featured new signage to warn road users of the many cyclists – the new signage was purchased with financial support from the Employee Foundation.

Examples of donations for local projects: New signage for bike ride event

In 1978, the association Théâtre en Fes-tival in Saint Valery sur Somme, France, was established by a young 20-year-old actor. Since the establishment, more than 10,000 people have seen the many shows. Classic theatre, cabaret, circus and street theatre etc. are part of the program.

The performances are always open-air shows, and local volunteers assist in the preparations. A new tent of 98 m2, financially supported by the Employee Foundation of the VKR Group, can shel-ter the audience in case of bad weather.

Théâtre en Festival