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Inside the President's Corner
with
Trent Klingensmith
Dear JA Supporters,
Last week, JA hosted its annual Franklin American Mortgage
Golf Classic presented by Gaylord Entertainment benefiting Junior Achievement.
The event was a success, thanks to all of the local
businesses that donated items for the silent
and live auction and the more than 200
people who came out in support of JA during the 2-day event.
I want to extend a special thank you to Franklin
American Mortgage for their sponsorship of the event. Their generous
contributions and participation in this event makes it possible to for us to serve the
Middle Tennessee community each year.
I would also like to thank the staff at Gaylord Entertainment and Gaylord
Springs Golf Links who helped make this event run so smoothly for our guests.
These hardworking individuals met us early in the morning and stayed late into
the evening to ensure the players were well-fed, hydrated, and having a good
time. I and the JA staff appreciated their enthusiasm and dedication.
The partnership with Gaylord and
Franklin American Mortgage extends off the golf course as well. Franklin American Mortgage supplies JA with funding
throughout the year, as well as classroom and JA
BizTown volunteers and Board Members. And not only does Gaylord
Entertainment co-sponsor the golf tournament each year, but the company also supports
JA through grants, fundraising with the Bowl-a-Thon, volunteering in the
classroom, and serving as members of the Board of Directors.
As another successful school year comes to a close and we
look ahead to a new fiscal year and a new school year, I would like to thank
each organization and individual who helps Junior Achievement thrive year after
year. The value of our programs is increasingly more relevant in today's world,
and I commend each of you who understand JA's impact enough to share your
resources to help fulfill our mission here in Middle Tennessee.
Thanks again and have a great summer!
Sincerely,
Trent
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Opportunities for Exploration
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JA BizTown Welcomes Visitors for Annual Open House
On May 26, JA BizTown had an Open House for
students to share with their friends and family members what they did when
visiting the Town during the school year.
Clusters of
students bounded through the doors with their friends and family in tow. It did not take
long to realize the students were in charge! There were enthusiastic conversations about selling and pricing
products, how to pay off loans, visiting the JA BizTown Bank to open a checking account,
making bank deposits, balancing checkbooks, and the importance of setting goals
to be successful.
The students talked
about how hard they worked and how they understood why their parents were so
tired at the end of the day--priceless!
After the JA BizTown experience, students displayed confidence, aptitude, and the
ability to communicate work readiness skills.
The importance of teamwork, returning from breaks on time, and being
courteous to customers were mentioned to family members in their student-led
tours.
Parents also shared stories their
children told them about their favorite businesses in the town, how fun it was
to visit the restaurant and to shop during their breaks, and placing song
requests from the Radio Station.
As another school year has come to a close at JA BizTown, it
has became evident that the students are the driving force behind the success of the program. They are in charge and they can
tell you all about it. Just ask and if you don't believe it, come see for yourself! JA BizTown's doors are always open for tours.
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Internship Opportunities Available Now at JA
Junior Achievement currently has four internship positions available.
Data Entry & Administrative Internship: Duties for this short-term internship consist primarily of data entry and administrative assistance. Must be willing to provide general staff support and available to work 10-15 hours per week.
Project Management Internship: Duties for this long-term internship include: organizing JA programs activities, managing the JA Job Shadow program, and assisting with events. Must be organized, willing to help in other areas when needed, and available to work 10-20 hours per week.
All internships are unpaid and open to anyone over the age of 18.
Anyone interested in applying should send a resume and cover letter toJessica Bowers by Thursday, July 2.
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Opportunities for Recognition
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JA students Receive College Scholarships from Comdata Corporation
Five students in Davidson & Williamson Counties were awarded college scholarships last month. This week, Comdata Corp., who partnered with JA for the program, hosted the students for a recognition luncheon.
 Tracey Power, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Comdata Corporation; with JA President Trent Klingensmith; winners Kaylie Matson, Keely Morrow, and Adam Wright; and Comdata Corporation President Brett RodewaldCongratulations to the winners! |
Generous Thanks!
JA says "Thank You"
to the following sponsors for their generous
support:
Franklin American Mortgage
Gaylord Entertainment
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Tricia & Mark Murray
Hiram Cox
HCA
Joe Perdue
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Looking for a Photographer?
Consider using
David Schenk
a JA alum who takes wonderful pictures and who generously donated his talents to capture the 2009 Golf Classic in film.
Thanks, David!
Visit David's Web site!
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About JA
JA believes in
commitment
to the principles of market-based economics and entrepreneurship.
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JA Staff
Operations
Trent Klingensmith
President
Rachel Dyer
Director of Operations
Patrice Godshalk
Administration & Operations Assistant
Marketing
Beth Torres
VP, Events & Funding Development
Laura Lovell
Special Events Manager
Jessica Bowers
Marketing Associate
Programs
Andy Schenck
Director of Programs
Karen Boom
Program Manager
Holly Houston
Program Manager
JA BizTown
Rachel Dyer
Director of JA BizTown
Leona Cherry
Instructional Manager
Freya Hearn
Instructional Manager
Bethany Wynns
Instructional Manager
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Recycle Your JA Kits!
Finished teaching your JA class?
Have leftover materials?
Bring your JA kits to our office to recycle the extras or drop them off with your company coordinators.
Help us to be good stewards of the environment and of our donors' dollars by recycling your JA kits today! | |
June 2009  Enjoy your summer vacation and remember JA when school starts back again in August!
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Opportunities for Education
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JA in a Day Sessions are Successful
With 130 classes taught in its first year, our new JA in a Day
program has proven to be a very popular alternative to the traditional 5-session format with volunteers from some of Middle Tennessee's most
prominent corporations taking time out of their busy schedules to teach the JA
curriculum in just a matter of hours.
On Thursday, May 28th it was Deloitte's turn to shine
as their employees volunteered their time at Mt. Juliet Elementary School to teach the JA
economic programming to Pre-K
through 5th grade students in all 32 classrooms. In
addition to their day with the students, these employees spent an hour being
trained by our JA staff and preparing the curriculum on their own time to
ensure the JA in a Day would be a great success. Mr. Steve Brown, Principal of Mt. Juliet Elementary School,
kicked off the day with a presentation to thank the volunteers for their time
and dedication to the students.
Once again, thanks to our dedicated volunteers such as those from
Deloitte, students of Middle Tennessee schools are receiving this invaluable education which is needed to assist them in learning
to become successful adults in the business world.
In addition to the 130 JA in a Day classes over the past school
year, some other highlights from this year include the following:
- 10% increase
in JA BizTown students, representing the most students ever reached in BizTown!
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26% increase
in middle school programs
-
8% increase
in high school programs
- A grand
total of 1,187 classroom volunteers - representing a 24% increase from last
year and our highest volunteer participation ever!
Thanks again to all of our dedicated volunteers and teachers for
making this a very rewarding and successful year for the JA Programs
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Opportunities for Donation
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Mark Your Calendars
for a BIG Night Out at
The Big Bang
Join JA for a fun summertime event at The Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar located on Broadway in Downtown Nashville.
Tuesday, July 14
7-9 p.m.
Come celebrate the efforts of your JA team, meet your fellow JA volunteers, and enjoy a night out. Kindly donate the recommended cover charge and JA will buy your first drink!
Watch your inbox for more details!
Drink specials and complimentary appetizers will be available. For more information, email Jessica Bowers or Laura Lovell.
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2009 Hit a High Note for JA
Over 200 business leaders gathered to celebrate Junior
Achievement programming on June 11th at W.O. Smith School of Music. More than 160 silent
auction items, 8 live auction packages, high-level networking, a unique venue,
and delicious food made the evening memorable and fun for every guest. As a
special treat, Caitlin & Will, Season One winners of the CMT show Can You Duet, entertained attendees with
music from their new album. More than $29,000 was raised for JA programming!
Thanks to everyone who made the event a success! Special
recognition goes to Tricia Murray, auction chairman, for her tireless efforts
and support.
JA Board Chair Dave Olender with Auction Chair Tricia Murray, Golf Chair Mark Murray, JA President Trent Klingensmith, and JA VP Beth Torres
2009 Franklin
American Mortgage
Golf Classic
presented by Gaylord Entertainment
Beautiful weather greeted 200 golfers from across the
country who gathered at Gaylord Springs on June 12th to support
Junior Achievement. Participants were given $500 worth of
Nike products before both the morning and afternoon rounds of play, giving
everyone the opportunity to enjoy the latest in Nike Golf gear. Best golfers
were named after each round, and one golfer per foursome was given the
opportunity to putt for a $1,000 prize!
Thank you to the Golf Classic committee, led by Mark Murray
with Johnson Controls, Franklin American Mortgage, and Gaylord Entertainment.
Thanks to our Golf Classic Sponsors:
Bowl-a-Thon Chair Randy Shepard
and JA President Trent Klingensmith
Bowl-a-Thon coordinators from 40 companies gathered at JA
Headquarters on May 27 to celebrate the end of another fundraising
season. Awards were given to notable companies, and prize drawings were held to
reward hard working bowlers. Bowlers raised $200,000 for JA programming,
ensuring that Middle Tennessee students were offered valuable educational
opportunities at no cost.
 Trent Klingensmith presents the Top Fundraising Company of the Year award Sandra Balthrop and Lorilyn Meyer
Congratulations to all award winners!
Here are a few highlights:
Company of the Year: Caterpillar Financial
1st Place Fundraising Company: Caterpillar
Financial
2nd Place Fundraising Company: Ford Motor Credit
3rd Place Fundraising Company: Cracker Barrel
Coordinator of the Year: Lisa Payne, Alladin Temp-Rite
Spirit Award: Bridgestone Americas Holding
Best New Company: Reliant Bank
Most Improved Company: Square D/Schneider Electric
Your company can be a part of the Bowl-a-Thon this fall!
Just contact Laura Lovell for more information!
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Opportunities for Connection
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Stay in touch with JA on the Web!
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Hungry this Summer??
As the weather gets hotter, so do the deals! Order pizza online and support JA!
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