Welcome New Members February 2008 This month The Center welcomes the following new members: Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC and its parent company, SUEZ LNG NA, are leading importers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the U.S. today. Since receiving its first shipment in November 1971, Distrigas has been a driving force in the adoption of LNG throughout parts of North America. In the 1970s, for example, Distrigas employed LNG to mitigate New England’s regional energy crisis. In 2000, the company introduced LNG to Puerto Rico. Today, as the demand for LNG as a clean fuel source increases, Distrigas is building on its reputation for developing innovative, flexible solutions that readily meet the energy needs of a growing and diverse customer base. Distrigas's community relations and corporate contributions efforts focus on three giving areas: children's health and education, energy assistance, and environmental awareness and sustainability. For information about Distrigas and its affiliate companies, visit http://www.suez.com. NetJets Inc. NetJets Inc. is the pioneer and worldwide leader in fractional aircraft ownership. NetJets began in 1964 as the first aircraft charter company. NetJets’ Chairman Richard T. Santulli invented the concept of fractional ownership with the launch of the NetJets program in 1986. Fractional aircraft ownership allows individuals and companies to enjoy all the benefits of owning their own jet at a fraction of the cost. NetJets is committed to serving the community, environment, and its stakeholders through a variety of programs. NetJets looks to its partnership with the Boston College Center to help improve and expand its philanthropic programs, environmental campaigns, and stakeholder relations as well as to provide an avenue for networking with peers. To learn more about NetJets, visit them online at http://www.netjets.com/. West Marine, Inc. West Marine, Inc. is the country's largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, with 372 stores in 38 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. The company's successful catalog and Internet channels offer customers approximately 50,000 products - far more than any competitor - and the convenience of being able to exchange catalog and Internet purchases at its retail stores. The company's Port Supply division is one of the country's largest wholesale distributors of marine equipment serving boat manufacturers, marine services, commercial vessel operators and government agencies. West Marine works together with its customers, vendors and employees to initiate programs to reduce its impact on the environment and to improve and protect marine habitats. West Marine is committed to sustainability and both its customer support center and local stores are involved in a number of environmental initiatives, including fish line recycling, beach clean-ups and Community Days for local and select national environmental organizations. With the Boston College Center, West Marine hopes to connect with companies who have like-minded goals. It also hopes to learn from the thought leaders who have made positive impacts in their community and world. For more information on West Marine, visit http://www.westmarine.com. View more February 2008 articles >