Kick off a new school year with Junior Achievement!
September 2008 |
It's all about the kids!
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Inside the
President's Corner
with
Trent Klingensmith
JA and Vanderbilt: Partnering for the greater good.
Dear JA Supporters,
Last month it was announced that Junior Achievement is a
recipient of a 2008 Vanderbilt Health at One Hundred Oaks grant for our
programs at Glencliff
High School. With this
grant we will be able to implement JA programming across the whole school;
increasing our impact on students' lives.
We have had great feedback from teachers. After a presentation last week, Andy Schenck, our Director of Programs, said that "Glencliff teachers are really excited to get their classes signed up for JA." Along with classroom programs, we will also promote Job Shadow opportunities to Glencliff students.
At the high school level,
a JA program assists students in seeking a career, realizing their life
potential, perfecting financial planning principals, and fostering ethical
decision-making through engaging and fun techniques.
Vanderbilt's partnership with the One Hundred Oaks area is
proof that they are committed to this community and its residents. Their
approach is an example for others who come into this area on how to be good
neighbor and responsible resident.
Warm Regards,
Trent |
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JA says
"Thank You"
to the following sponsors for their generous support!
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Donation of $12,000
Scarlett Family Foundation
Donation of $10,000
JA President Trent Klingensmith with Tom Parrish of Scarlett Family Foundation
Publix Super Markets
Gift-in-Kind
Publix Super Markets representatives (pictured with Beth Torres, JA Vice President of Events & Funding Development, and Trent Klingensmith) donated 24 cases of bottled water to JA of Middle Tennessee.
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JA Staff
Operations
Trent Klingensmith
President
Rachel Dyer
Director of Operations
Cathy Green
Operations Assistant
Marketing
Beth Torres
VP, Events & Funding Development
Laura Lovell
Special Events Manager
Jessica Bowers
Marketing Associate
Betsy Burkett
Executive/Marketing Assistant
Programs
Andy Schenck
Director of Programs
Caroline Bizot
Programs Manager
Karen Boom
Program Manager
Holly Houston
Programs Manager
Travonda Taylor
Programs Assistant
Charlisa Pugh
Program Manager, Job Shadow
JA BizTown
Rachel Dyer
Director of JA BizTown
Leona Cherry
Instructional Manager
Lisa Erdman
Instructional Manager
Bethany Peterson
Instructional Manager
Freya Ross
Instructional Manager
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About JA
We believe in
the boundless potential
of young people.
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Dear JA Partner,
As the seasons start to change, we look forward to fall, football, and fun with JA classroom programs. JA has already created partnerships across Middle Tennessee with the OASIS Center, YES, the Martha O'Bryan Center, and Vanderbilt University, and we are looking forward to what the rest of the year brings! Thanks for your help in kicking things off to a great start!
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Rutherford County
Bowl-a-Thon
October 17-19, 2008
It's a Hoe Down
Bowl Down!
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We need Y-O-U!
Help us make our first-ever Fall Bowl-a-Thon a success!
JA will bowl
over Rutherford County this October...don't miss out on this opportunity to
help provide JA programs to thousands of students in Rutherford County.
Contact Laura Lovell to get your
company involved or to help spread the word about this exciting event!
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Rock the Vote for JA!
Earlier this summer
Wells Fargo asked the public to share their financial "Someday Story" hopes and
dreams. Subsequently, five finalists have been selected and will have the chance
to win the grand prize and make their "Someday Story" a reality.
From
September
17 - November 10 the public can vote
for their favorite "Someday Story" finalist and for their
favorite
nonprofit at the same time.
Junior Achievement is one of three nonprofits identified by Wells Fargo as
aligning with their strategic objectives.
The cause with the
most votes will receive a donation of $250,000 from Wells Fargo and
the JA
office who drives the most votes could receive up to
$20,000!!
Vote for your favorite
nonprofit NOW!
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Opportunities for Education
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Do you know students who belong on
Music Row?
Encourage them to participate in Junior Achievement's Music
Row Job Shadow.
Music Row Job Shadow allows 9th through 12th grade
students to see the music industry firsthand on Friday, October 24th.
Now students can stop simply dreaming about a career in
music and actively take the first step towards making those dreams a reality.
Students will spend the day shadowing the
best of the best music industry movers and shakers. Apply online (Apply Here) or contact Charlisa Pugh for more information.
Deadline for Applications:
September 26, 2008
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Opportunities for Appreciation
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Representatives from Caterpillar Financial Services accept their Community Impact Award from JA President Trent Klingensmith.
(L-R) Ami Harvey, Suzanne
Cravens, Nancy Goins,
Klingensmith, and Jeff Sampson
JA recognizes local businesses for
dedication
to community
Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee
recently recognized twelve local businesses for their contributions to the
community. These companies received the prestigious Community Impact Award at a
back-to-school luncheon held Aug. 21. The Community Impact Awards are
presented in recognition of the number of JA classes taught by employee
volunteers during the 2007-2008 academic term. Caterpillar Financial Services
took the top award for the most JA classes taught by employees, totaling 133
classes last year.
Participants and award recipients were
treated to lunch in JA BizTown, where they heard presentations from JA
President Trent Klingensmith, JA Volunteer of the Year Ami Harvey, and JA
Corporate Liaison for Deloitte John Doerge. Doerge gave ideas for companies to
recruit JA volunteers, while Harvey
shared the passion she feels for JA, which led her to volunteer in 10 classes
during the 2007-2008 school year.
Companies that were recognized include:
Caterpillar
Financial 2,833
students impacted by 68 employees
Deloitte
& Touche 1,768
students impacted by 49 employees
Publix
Super Markets, Inc. 1,576 students impacted by 46
employees
Ford
Motor Credit 1,438
students impacted by 28 employees
Bridgestone
Americas 1,021 students impacted by 34 employees
State Farm
Insurance 968
students impacted by 35 employees
HCA 907
students impacted by 30 employees
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Company 790
students impacted by 27 employees
HSBC 595
students impacted by 19 employees
Ingram
Industries 358 students impacted by 14
employees
Ernst
& Young 315 students impacted by 10
employees
Gaylord
Entertainment 296 students impacted by 11
employees
To get your company or
community organization involved with Junior Achievement, please contact Andy
Schenck, Director of Programs, at andys@janash.com or 615-627-1186.
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Mrs. Bingham Goes to Washington
Suzanne Bingham, a long-time JA volunteer, was invited by President Bush to attend his Remarks on Volunteering event held Monday, September 8, on the South Lawn of the White House. Bingham was invited after receiving a President's Volunteer Service Award in 2007 based on her service and involvement with JA of Middle Tennessee.
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Suzanne Bingham and her husband pose in front of the White House.
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Suzanne on the South Lawn of the White House for the Presiden'ts Remarks on Volunteering. |
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Buzz of the Biz
JA BizTown is buzzing with anticipation as citizens gear up
for their visit! With fall teacher
training workshops completed, volunteers will be next in line to experience
hands-on training in preparation for the arrival of the first students of the
2008-2009 year on Monday, September 29.
Three new staff members have joined the team and will be
working with the citizens as they operate their businesses, publish newspapers,
produce TV shows, shop and do the many other tasks involved in running the JA
BizTown economy!
Over 55 schools have already signed up to the program and we
are hoping to add another 20 schools in the spring semester. If you know of a
5th grader who would benefit from the experience of JA BizTown,
please encourage the school to contact us and we can provide all the
information they need! Please call or email Rachel Dyer, Director of JA BizTown, at 615-627-1194.
With the continued support of Middle Tennessee sponsors,
schools, and dedicated volunteers, the 2008-2009 school year will prove to be an
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