• The 3M Foundation has donated $250 to the Groton Area School District in recognition of Peter Jewett's commitment to the community through the school's participation in the MathCounts program.  Mr. Jewett is a resident engineer of 3M Aberdeen, the sponsor of MathCounts events in the Aberdeen area.
• "3M employees and retirees generously give their time and skills to help others," said Robin Torgerson, vice-president, 3M Community Affairs.  "We are pleased to recognize their commitment to their communities." 
• As part of the 3M Volunteer Match, the 3M Foundation will donate $250 to eligible non-profit organizations for which a 3M employee volunteers 20 hours or a 3M retiree volunteers 25 hours or more per calendar year.  For more information on this program, please contact 3M Community Affairs at 651-733-0144.
• M Community Giving consists of product donations and cash grants by 3M and the 3M Foundation and bolstered by employee and retiree volunteerism.  In 2011, over $60 million was awarded to education and charitable organizations.  Since 2000, Volunteer Matches totaling over $4 million have gone to over 2,600 schools or non-profit organizations in 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
• MathCounts is a nationwide coaching and competition program that promotes excellence and challenging enrichment for middle school mathematics students. 
• The Groton Area School District appreciates the awarding of this grant and the ongoing and generous support given by 3M Aberdeen and the 3M Foundation.