Washington Foundation News

Donors Give $2.9 Mln to Train BC’s Future Shipbuilders

The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, in conjunction with Seaspan, announced today a multi-year, multimillion dollar investment in the future of British Columbia’s marine industrial sector. The commitment totals $2.9 million and includes a three-year, $900,000 donation by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation to three institutional trades training programs in Canada. This donation has been given in support of the Industrial and Regional Benefits Policy program under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).

President and Proprietor of TOTE Passes Away

Robert B. "Bob" McMillen, born July 10, 1935, died October 12, 2002 at his home in Bellevue, Washington, following an extended illness. VanHorn officiating. Seahawks Coach Emeritus, Chuck Knox. Ocean Trailer Express 20 years ago in October, becoming Totem Resources Corporation, then SaltChuk Resources. "First, he was totally committed to the business," referring to Bob's 17 years as TOTE's president until 1993 and executive of TOTE's holding company until his death. you. "Bob understood that you only succeed by working with other people," said Stan Barer, another 20-year owner of TOTE. Coach Knox shared how his former players would always ask about Bob when he began experiencing health problems. dad's pharmacy. Ohio, in 1957 and a stint in the U. career in the transportation industry.