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04
Chairman’s Letter
Jeff M. Fettig
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
HELPING TO SHAPE A BETTER WORLD
Whirlpool has a strong history of serving communities to shape
a better world. By providing time and resources, Whirlpool
employees around the world help improve the lives of others.
In 2006, we strengthened our ongoing global support of Habitat
for Humanity International. We were a sponsor of the Jimmy
Carter Work Project in India, during which Whirlpool employees
helped build 100 homes in a village near Mumbai.
We also started a program called Building Blocks, which
recognizes an outstanding U.S. Habitat for Humanity affiliate.
The program unites local residents with Whirlpool employees
and volunteers to build 10 homes. We are looking forward to
building 10 more homes in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2007.
Our people are a living example of Whirlpool values. We were
named one of the 100 best corporate citizens by Business
Ethics magazine for the seventh consecutive year. In Mexico,
we received the “National Award for Ethics & Values,” and in
Poland we were honored with the 2005 Benefactor of the
Year award for our employees’ work with Habitat for
Humanity International. The U.S. Ambassador to the Czech
Republic also named Whirlpool a top corporate philanthropist
for our employees’ efforts to improve the lives of children in
that country.
IN CLOSING
Whirlpool Corporation continues to be well-positioned for
future growth and success. I am pleased with our
accomplishments in 2006. Our brand value creation strategy
is working and the execution of that strategy continues to yield
great results and opportunities for our company. I know that
our employees’ commitment and dedication will continue to
enable Whirlpool to achieve success. As always, our focus
remains on creating value for our shareholders, trade
customers, consumers and employees. I look forward to
delivering on that commitment in 2007.