Junior Achievement of San Diego & Imperial Counties News
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Business Hall of Fame Update
 | | Join us in celebrating our 2010 Laureates |
The good news is that we only have one last sponsorship left to sell for our San Diego Business Hall of Fame. The Dessert Sponsorship offers its benefactor great visibility when our guests are already feeling good, and 4 tickets to the VIP Reception. Ticket sales for our Silver and Bronze Tables, and individual seats, are available on our website. Click here to buy your tickets now. This year's event will be on Friday, November 5th at the Hotel del Coronado. We are thrilled to honor Bob and Delores McNeely, Tom Nassif and Steve Williams for their community contributions in both business and philanthropy. Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of 4 remarkable role models for San Diego and Imperial County kids. Thank you to our event sponsors: Jack in the Box, Bridgepoint Education, The San Diego Union Tribune, Comerica Bank, Echo Construction and The UPS Store. Sponsorships are still available-contact the JA special events team for more details. |
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JA Alumni: From
Company Program to Board Chairman
JA Alumnus Brian Cahill was a sophomore at Pennfield High School, near Battle Creek, Mich., when a business volunteer came to his class to teach about entrepreneurship and business. His experience with the JA Company program got him excited about business.
"We created a ... READ MORE |
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JASD Benefactor, Billy Casper, Earns PGA Distinguished Service Award
 Legendary Golfer and JA Supporter, Billy Casper has been named the recipient of the 2010 PGA Distinguished Service Award for his work with his organization, Billy's Kids, which contributes annually to Junior Achievement of San Diego.
"As impressive as Billy Casper was on the golf course, perhaps his greatest talents come from his ability to ... READ MORE
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Thank You, Teachers!
It's that time of year again - time to thank the teachers of San Diego and appreciate them for their dedication to both students and parents alike. We just kicked off our 3rd Annual " I'm Thankful for My Teacher" campaign on October 12th. Now, everyone can go to any Cox Communications office or Mission Federal Credit Union branch to fill one out a thank you note in honor of your or your child's favorite teacher. The top six classes will receive a JA program, all thanks to our partnership with Mission Federal Credit Union and Cox Communications. See? Thanks can go a long way. Please contact Vietca Do at 619-906-4915 or vietca@jasandiego.org.  Click here to read more about the " I'm Thankful For My Teacher" campaign and to share your own thanks. |
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JA Day Takes Over Johnson Elementary
 Johnson Elementary School, just south of the 94 freeway, hosted its first Junior Acheivment Day on Friday, October 1, 2010 for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Thank you to the volunteers from the following organizations who partiticated: - Cajon Valley School District Offices
- Church of St. Luke Members
- Junior Achievement Staff
 National Neighborhood Bank- San Diego State University Students
- Union Bank
- USE Credit Union
Thank you to Principal: Regula Schmid, Coordinator & Parent Liaison: Janett Morton, Superintendent & Junior Achievement Board Member: Janice Cook |
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New BizTown Shop Opens
 Junior Achievement is pleased to welcome US Bank as a JA BizTown shop. US Bank will have students in the roles of CEO, CFO, Savings Officer and Teller each simulation day. We are proud to have US Bank as part of the JA BizTown Chamber of Commerce. |
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Student Feature:
A Promise Comes True
Eight years ago a student from Parkview Elementary was asked to introduce a San Diego business legend, Mr. Malin Burnham  , as he was inducted into Junior Achievement's San Diego Business Hall of Fame. Zachary Ennenga was honored to be selected to represent JA students and was excited to speak in front of 400 guests at the Hotel del Coronado. What Zachary didn't realize as he walked onto the stage was that this opportunity was setting the stage for his future. For in that small moment, a life-changing moment happened as Mr. Burnham was so impressed by Zachary that he ... READ MORE. |
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Welcome Our New Staff Members
The hard work of our staff and supporters has allowed us to, and required us to, add to our staff roster. We welcome the newest members of our team:
 Christopher Thach, Customer Service/ Database Associate. Chris will greet guests at our front desk and oversee our database.
 Kelly Luedke, BizTown and Summer Camp Coordinator. Kelly participates in the daily activities of running BizTown, and will lead the promotion and coordination of BizTown's Summer Camp.
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Have Your Say at JA
What Did You Say? New Volunteer Feedback Forum in October
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As we strive to provide top quality volunteer stewardship, we would love your feedback regarding your JA experience. Positive, negative, suggestions, questions....we want it all! October 26th will be our first Feedback Forum here at JA (from 11:30am-1pm). We are excited about providing an opportunity for you to chat with us in an informal, candid setting. We will use all feedback we receive to improve your future experiences!
We look forward to seeing you and hearing what you have to say.
If you are interested in attending the Feedback Forum on October 26th, please contact Jenna McKnight via email or 619-906-4917 to RSVP or provide feedback about JA programs.
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  There is nothing more valuable than time and effort in our line of work, and if you have the time to give, consider sharing a little bit with our future leaders as a classroom Junior Achievement volunteer.
Join us at our next monthly In-Class Volunteer Orientation:
WHERE: Junior Achievement Office
WHEN: Tuesday, November 9th
TIME: From 11:30-1:00 pm (bring lunch)
WHAT: This orientation is the first step to volunteering for us in the classroom. After this orientation, you will be prepared to teach JA curriculum for grades K-12.
NEXT STEP: Please fill out our Volunteer Interest form online, and we will be in touch with you to answer any questions and confirm your RSVP at the Volunteer Orientation session.
Contact Jenna McKnight via email or at 619-906-4917 if you would like to volunteer but cannot make it to the upcoming orientation or if you have other questions.
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I N-CLASS VOLUNTEER NEEDS: Monarch SchoolJunior Achievement and the Monarch School are  looking for a very special volunteer! Butterfly Enterprises, a Junior Achievement Company, is looking for a new volunteer to take the helm and we're hoping that you are just the person for the job! This experience is a very unique opportunity for someone who would like to give back in a meaningful way to a very special school. If you would like to learn more or see a full volunteer description please contact Elyssa Jeter via email or at 619-906-4906 for additional information. North County- La Costa Canyon High, Encinitas (Personal Finance)
- Diegueno Middle, Encinitas
(Economics for Success Program) - San Pasqual High, Escondido
(Success Skills Program)
Contact Elyssa Jeter via email or at 619-906-4906 for additional information. - Crawford High School, College Area (Success Skills Program)
- Julian Charter School, College Area (Global Marketplace)
- Montgomery Middle School, Linda Vista (Economics for Success Program)
- Roosevelt Junior High School, Balboa Park (Global Marketplace Program)
- Kearny High School, Kearny Mesa (Business Ethics Program) *begins week of Nov 8th
- Hamilton Elementary, City Heights (JA Day from 8am-12pm on February 4, 2011)
Contact Bunmi Esho via email or at 619-906-4910 for additional information. Palomar Elementary (Chula Vista) JA Day (8am - 12pm): November 9, 2010 - Arroyo Vista Charter School, Chula Vista (JA Day from 8:25 am-12pm on Dec. 3, 2010, grades K-6)
- Wolf Canyon Elementary, Chula Vista (JA Day from 8:25 am-12pm on Jan. 20, 2011, grades 3-6)
- San Miguel Elementary, Lemon Grove (Traditional JA, grades K-6)
Contact Chayo Moreno via email or at 619-906-4916 for additional information. Coach high schoolers through a simulated business competition game. Top student teams go to competition for great prizes:
- Central San Diego
- South Bay
Contact Elyssa Jeter via email or at 619-906-4906 for additional information. BIZTOWN VOLUNTEER NEEDS:We could use you in BizTown on these dates:
- Nov.10
- Nov. 15
- Nov. 17
- Dec. 6
- Dec. 13
Contact Jen Menkov via email or at (619) 906- 4914 if you would like to volunteer in BizTown.
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Upcoming JA Events - Oct. 29: Volunteer Feedback Forum
- Nov. 5: Business Hall of Fame
- Nov. 9: Volunteer Orientation
- Dec. 1: Holiday Happy Hour
- Dec. 14: Volunteer Orientation
- Dec. 15: JA Coffee Break
- Dec. TBD: Titan Competition
- Jan. 12: Bowl-a-Thon Kick Off
- Feb. 8: JA Coffee Break
- Apr. 20: JA Coffee Break
- Apr. 29: Casino Night
- May 9: Billy Casper Golf Tournament
- June 15: JA Coffee Break
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Weaving a New Website
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You may have noticed we look a little more chic, a little more modern. And we updated our website, too.
Our site is organized now so our various constituents, parents, teachers, supporters, volunteers, alumni and board, can easily find their way around to the areas and activies that are the most relevant to them.
Take a look and let us know what you think: www.jasandiego.org. Thanks to Cielo Marketing for a site to help us serve our mission.
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We wish...we wish...
We really wish we had:
- High Resolution 35MM Digital Camera with Telephoto Lens
- 3 Flip Camcorders
- Restaurant-Grade Ice Machine
Thank you for your support. Any operational expenses we are able to save allows more resources for educating children about financial literacy. |
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