Junior Achievement of San Diego & Imperial Counties News
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Big Easy Bowl Is Easy in 2011
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It's time for MARDI GRAS and Junior Achievement is excited to bring the Big Easy to San Diego. Join us for the 26th annual JA Bowl-A-Thon, Big Easy Bowl. Bowl-A-Thon is a great way to build camaraderie while supporting Junior Achievement in a fun and easy way!
Here's how it works: companies or groups assemble teams of 5 who raise money for JA. Then on a specified date, they come together for raffles, prizes, fun and, of course, BOWLING! Not a good bowler? That's OK. Prizes are awarded for bowlers that raise $150 or more so you don't have to feel bad about not hitting any pins.
Click here to read more about JA Bowl-A-Thon's Big Easy Bowl.
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Summer Camp Is Open!
Did you know January is the perfect time to plan for summer? We just opened online registration for BizTown Summer Camp 2011.
Visit www.jasandiego.org/camp right away because registrations for our 160 slots are already coming in. Campers get to ...READ MORE...
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Junior Achievement Hits the Jackpot!
And you can be a winner too! On Friday, April 29, 2011 6:00pm-10:00pm Junior Achievements' CDAG (Community Development Advisory Group) will once again host the 2nd Annual Casino Night.
From Bingo to Blackjack there is something for everyone! (All attendees MUST be 21 years of age to enter.)
Come out and enjoy an evening of unlimited fun, drinks and hors d'oeuvres, chances to win prizes such as a private plane ride to Catalina or a charted, 3-hour cruise on The Enterprise yacht, while all proceeds go to benefit the students of San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Mark your calendars and grab the hottest ticket in town! If you purchase your ticket by Feb. 14th you will get a Sweet deal - Tickets only $45 each. (Tickets normally $50, so buy now!) Contact events@jasandiego.org for more information.
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Board Member Profile: John Collins
Poway Unified School District Superintendent John Collins is a new member on the JASD board, but in his short six months tenure, he has become an effective fundraiser and tireless supporter.
Since joining, John has ...READ MORE... |
Voices of Volunteers:
Kiwanis Clubs of South Bay
"Volunteering for Junior Achievement was an incredible experience. If you haven't volunteered yet, it was an amazing experience that I highly recommend you put on your calendar for the upcoming months. The children are excited and eager to learn. I left the classroom smiling from ear to ear."
Minerva Garcia, President, Kiwanis of Chula Vista and Keller Williams Real Estate Agent: Minerva.Kiwanis@gmail.com.
 "Working with 4th graders is amazing! They're smart, energetic, eager to learn, and sometimes surprising. I'm always smiling when I leave the classroom. What a blast!"
Bill Sears, President, Kiwanis of Bonita: bill.sears@cox.net.
Ready to volunteer? Kids are waiting for your experience. Volunteer now.
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Alumni Profile: Robin Stark
Business owner and community advocate for children's education, Robin Stark gives credit to the Junior Achievement experience she had in high school.
"I learned more about business from Junior Achievement than I did from four years of majoring in economics at one of California's top universities," Stark said. ...READ MORE...
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JA Rings In New Digital Program Strategy at NASDAQ Closing Bell
 Junior Achievement USA™ rang the closing bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square on January 19 and announced a new digital Program Strategy, which will provide a blueprint for relevant, responsive, and innovative programs that build young people's capacity to spur economic development and contribute to America's global economic competitiveness.
Read more about JA's Digital Program Strategy here.
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Reserve Your Spot in the Bill Casper Golf Classic
 Billy Casper's Golf Classic is taking reservations now for their tournament at the venerable San Diego Country Club on May 9th. The long-running tournament with Hall of Fame golfer Billy Casper has benefitted Junior Achievement of San Diego & Imperial Counties for more than 10 years. Please save the date to play with Billy Casper.
Other beneficiaries include Boys & Girls Clubs of San Diego, The Music Machine and other non-profit organizations improving children's lives.
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 President's Message  Every January, my New Year's resolutions include: focus on my health, exercise more, and eat right. My guess is many of you do the same. But this year, with economic challenges still with us, resolving to be financially fit also has serious merit. So here is Junior Achievement of San Diego and Imperial Counties' New Year's resolution: to ensure that our young people fundamentally understand personal finance, entrepreneurship and workforce readiness. This is not only our serious resolution but it's also attainable (unlike loosing those last 10 pounds!). All we need is your continuing or new support, financially and as volunteer role models in the classroom of our students. Please help us by sponsoring and inspiring our JA students. Your investment will change kids' lives - we see the "ah ha" moments every day and you will also! Thank you and best wishes for a productive and positive 2011!  |
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Board News
The meeting minutes and documents from the January 20 board meeting will be online in the password-protected area of our website: www.jasandiego.org/board. The next board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2011. |
 IN-CLASS VOLUNTEER NEEDS: North County- La Costa Canyon High School
(Carlsbad) - Diegueno Middle School
(Encinitas) - San Pasqual High School
(Escondido) - Stone Ranch Elementary
(Poway)
Central- Roosevelt Junior High School
(Balboa Park)
East & South County - Cajon Valley Middle
(El Cajon) - Hillsdale Middle
(El Cajon) - San Miguel Elementary
(Lemon Grove) - Hilltop High
(Chula Vista)
JA Days (typically 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.) - Feb 23: Libby Elementary
(Oceanside) - Feb 25: Linda Vista Elementary
(Linda Vista/Kearny Mesa) - Mar 30: McMillan Elementary
(Chula Vista)
For more information, please contact Jenna McKnight at jmcknight@jasandiego.org or 619-906-4917.
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TELL A STORY & WIN A PRIZE! Tell us your best story about your experience as a JA volunteer and we will award the three best storytellers with a JA special edition coffee mug. The very best story will be featured in our February newsletter.Coffee and fame! Email your stories to volunteer@jasandiego.org by February 1st to be considered.
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BIZTOWN VOLUNTEER NEEDS:We could use you in BizTown on these dates:
Contact Jen Menkov, jmenkov@jasadiego.org or at (619) 906- 4914 to volunteer in BizTown.
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Volunteer Orientation
Join us at our next monthly
In-Class Volunteer Orientation:
WHERE: Junior Achievement Office
WHEN: Tuesday, February 8th
TIME: 11:30-1:00 pm (bring lunch)
ACTION: Please fill out our Volunteer Interest form online, and we will be in touch with you to confirm your RSVP.
Contact Jenna McKnight via email or at 619-906-4917 if you would like to volunteer but cannot make it to the upcoming orientation.
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Upcoming JA Events- Feb. 8: JA Koffee with Kids
- Apr. 20: JA Koffee with Kids
- Apr. 29: Casino Night
- May 9: Billy Casper Golf Tournament
- June 15: JA Koffee with Kids
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