How amazing were their results? If the team were a country, at ! Congratulations to each of our athletes! We are incredibly proud to be associated with this fine group of elite performers.

Letter from U.S. Ski Team and U.S Snowboarding highlighting Shaklee sponsorship

PLEASANTON, Calif., March 5, 2010 – Shaklee Corporation, the leading natural nutrition company in the U.S., would like to congratulate the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding for taking home an astounding 21 medals, including six Gold medals at the Games in Vancouver.  Since 1980, Shaklee has been the exclusive nutritional sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding to help these world-class athletes achieve peak performance through optimal nutrition.

Comprised of 14 different men’s and women’s national teams, the U.S. Ski Team, which includes leading athletes across Alpine, Cross Country, Disabled, Freestyle and Jumping/Nordic Combined categories, and U.S. Snowboarding have long trusted Shaklee Nutrition. This 30 year partnership is a natural fit because both the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding are aligned with Shaklee’s dedication to scientific research, quality control and science-based products.

“I am so proud to be associated with a company whose heritage has always been about improving people’s health and their ability to reach personal goals”. It’s very exciting to be a part of this wonderful achievement.”

“What makes our partnership so successful is our unwavering commitment to nutritional standards and product safety” says Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO of Shaklee Corporation. “By conducting over 80,000 quality tests each year, we guarantee the purity and effectiveness of each and every product our athletes and consumers use.”

Working to optimize the athletes’ health and performance, the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding Sport Science Director, Troy Flanagan, works closely with Shaklee to create a nutritional regimen that helps to give them an edge over the competition. “Shaklee products are invaluable to our U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding,” says Troy Flanagan, USSA Sport Science Director. “By working with the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., we’re confident that we’re providing our athletes with the best, cutting-edge products to help ensure optimal body conditioning.*”

To help maintain health and wellness, the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding nutrition teams recommend that their athletes take several Shaklee nutritional products to boost their immune systems, whether they’re pushing through jet lag, harsh temperatures, tough training or the stress of competition. As the skiers and snowboarders travel four to five months straight each year, the Shaklee nutrient, energy and hydration products help them to perform at the highest level despite rigorous conditions.*

For more information, contact Timothy A. Schneider at schneider.timothy@gmail.com .

About Shaklee Corporation

Founded more than 50 years ago, Shaklee has been a leading provider of premium-quality natural nutrition products, personal care products, and environmentally friendly home care products. In 2000, Shaklee became the first company in the world to be Climate Neutral^tm certified to totally offset its CO2 emissions, resulting in a net-zero impact on the environment. With a robust product portfolio, including more than 50 patents and patents pending worldwide, Shaklee has more than 1.25 million Members and Distributors around the globe and operates in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China. For information about Shaklee, visit Shaklee.com.

A pioneer in environmental stewardship and in support of social causes, Shaklee has a 50-year legacy of sustainable and socially responsible business practices. Shaklee introduced one of the very first biodegradable household cleaners in 1960, and has supported numerous Polar expeditions to measure the impact of climate change. Even the corporate headquarters, an award-winning building featuring energy-efficient designs and sustainable resource materials, reflects the company’s commitment to protecting the environment.

Shaklee’s environmental stewardship has earned the organization numerous awards. In 2001, Shaklee received the Savings by Design Energy Efficiency Integration Award, co-sponsored by the American Institute of Architects and California Council. In 2002, Shaklee received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Protection Award—as well as the Environmental Stewardship Award from Social Accountability International for efforts on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.In 2000, Shaklee became the first Climate Neutral” certified company in the world by offsetting 100 percent of GHG emissions from company operations through fossil fuel reduction programs.
Recent fossil fuel emission reduction projects that Shaklee has sponsored include:

- Fossil Fuel Displacement. Replaced kerosene lamps and diesel generators with solar photovoltaics (PV) that reduce GHG emissions and improve health for residents of Sri Lanka, India. Over the 20 year lifetime, one household 35 Watt solar PV system will prevent more than 6 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.

- Fuel Conversion — Natural Gas. Converted boilers in the Portland School District from oil to natural gas. The retrofit also reduced energy costs for the school district.

- Wind Energy. Supported construction of The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Wind Turbine—the first large-scale Native American owned and operated wind turbine. The turbine interfaced with the country’s highest CO2—emitting grid at that time.

- Fuel Conversion – Biodiesel. Converted San Bernadino County, California school buses from petroleum-based diesel fuel to biodiesel fuel (formulated from recycled cooking oil). The retrofit not only decreased GHG emissions, it also reduced tailpipe emissions of pollutants that aggravate asthma in children. Reducing pollutants in this school district was particularly important since its air pollution levels exceeded those in Los Angeles.

- The Shaklee World Headquarters building was designed to conserve energy. Its building management system turns on heating or air conditioning when the building is occupied. Sensors in all cubicles shut off task lighting and peripherals if the occupant is away for more than 5 minutes. Motion sensors are located throughout the building for overhead lighting. If the sensor does not sense movement for three to five minutes, the overhead lights will shut off, leaving only emergency lighting illuminated.

- Further, the building is set in an East/West orientation to use maximum sunlight. Electronic shades control light and heat with sensors. Exterior light shades draw light into the workspace and provide shade from southern sun.

- Shaklee has been able to reduce natural gas use by 10 percent in company operations.

- In partnership with 2004 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai, Shaklee launched “A Million Trees. A Million Dreams.” to raise awareness of climate change

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