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Junior Achievement is fundamentally a volunteer organization where dedicated individuals give their time in the classroom to educate and inspire young people about business, economics and free enterprise. Volunteers are the hallmark of the organization. Junior Achievement supplies the business and economic education curricula to students in grades kindergarten through twelfth. Consider supporting your favorite school or class.
Volunteers Needed TODAY!     Hello everyone! First of all, thanks for those volunteering in the classroom. I appreciate the time you take away from your work to volunteer especially during these crazy times. But so worth it when you have 25 little people thinking you are the coolest! I love that part. We have several schools attending JA BizTown in the next 3 months and some of these schools need help with volunteers. Typically, the teachers recruit the volunteers for JA BizTown, which are parents of the students that will be attending. However, we do have about nine Des Moines Public Schools that need a little help. These parents might have trouble taking time away from their work or there might not be as much parent involvement in a certain class. The students are here from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You would answer questions and help direct them. You would be assigned to a business and have the same students all day long. There would be about 5-7 students in the business with you. These are 5th grade students. It is a great experience and every volunteer that has done, loves it! We have training already set up and once you decide if you are available to help out and picked a date/school then we will let you know the training date. If you are not able to make the training date, then we will set one up with you. It is a busy day and it flies by when you are out there. You will love it! If it works in your schedule, we would love to have you. Just let me know. Have a great day! Brenda Dryer, VP of Education 279-9602 ext 215 brenda@jadsm.com
Available Opportunities Wed, April 29th Jackson Elementary ** Financial Sponsor needed ** Mon, May 11th McKinley Elementary 3 volunteers needed **Financial Sponsor needed ** Tue, May 12th Brubaker Elementary 5 volunteers needed Sponsored by State Farm Mon, May 18th Moulton Elementary 3 volunteers needed Sponsored by Rent-a-Center Fri, May 29th South Union Elementary 2 volunteers needed **Financial Sponsor needed **		Sponsorship Levels        BizTown Classroom Sponsor:    $ 500                BizTown Day Sponsor:   $1,500        BizTown Day Plus Sponsor:   $2,250* * Includes recognition in BizTown magazine, JA website, Banner on Building, year-end Business Record acknowledgement, Plus Logo on T-shirts for every student on sponsorship day.
K-12 Programs   One child-at-a-time:   $ 55 1 student Educational 6-pack:   $ 330 6 students Educational 12-pack:   $ 660 12 students Educational Case:   $1,375 Full class - Based on an average of 25 students per classroom
Company Volunteers
Enriching, professionally rewarding learning experience for company employees as they work with the employees and consumers of tomorrow. Opportunity to "give something back" to the community by helping students understand business concepts and set future goals.  Spring & Fall 2008-09 opportunities: JA BizTown Volunteer Administrative Volunteer Event Volunteer In-classroom Volunteer
			“Wall Street Comes To Iowa” Stock Market Challenge Thursday, February 25, 2010 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Junior Achievement of Central Iowa - BizTown 6100 Grand Ave. ~ Des Moines Thirty of Iowa's top wealth management firms compete for the best portfolio at Junior Achievement of Central Iowa’s fictitious stock market fund-raising event.
Title Sponsor (1) $15,000 Ring the opening bell Participate in Welcome and Awards Presentation at event 1 Challenge team in VIP seating—one of two VIP areas available (which includes a personal floor trader, personal drink/food runner and Blue chip pkg. of stock market challenge tips) 1 Challenge team in a premium table location on trading floor with personal floor trader, drink/food runner and Blue chip pkg. of stock market challenge tips 4 VIP parking passes Full page advertisement in evening program Company recognized in advance promotional materials for the event Stock Listing-your company “stock” will be bought and sold in the stock market Challenge High School Event Sponsor (1) $10,000 Students will wear t-shirts with High School Sponsors listed on the back 1 challenge team in premium location on trading floor 4 VIP parking passes & 4 Spectator passes Half page advertisement in evening program Company recognized in advance promotional materials for the event Corner Stone Sponsors (4) $5,000 1 challenge team in premium location on trading floor Personal floor trader, personal drink/food runner, and Blue Chip package of Stock Market Challenge trading tips 2 VIP parking passes Prominent company name and logo on the Stock Market screen at event Half page advertisement in evening program Company recognized in advance promotional materials for the event Stock listing-your company “stock” will be bought and sold in the Stock Market Challenge Stock Traders (21) $2,500 1 challenge team is a table of four traders Company logo displayed on Stock Market screen at event Stock Listing-your company “stock” will be bought and sold in the Stock Market Challenge Challenge Teams (30) $1,500 1 challenge team is a table of four traders Companies already at Stock Trader Level may have additional teams at the Challenge Team level Hospitality Sponsor (2) In-kind donation or $2,000 Company logo displayed on all the Challenge Team tables 4 Spectator Tickets
Title Sponsor $15,000 Premiere Sponsor branding throughout event Two teams of 4 players (8 total players) Deluxe gift packages for eight players Tee Sponsorship with recognition sign Acknowledgement in Golf Classic program Company name featured in all promotional materials, television, radio, newspaper ads, and other media releases Two tables of eight to attend the award reception
Exclusive Luncheon Sponsor: $5,000 Listing in advertising and promotional materials, as well as on carts Promotional signage throughout Golf Classic, Award Reception, and lunch area Table of six guests to attend Celebrity Luncheon Table of six guests to attend award reception Celebrity Sponsor: $5,000 Listing in advertising and promotional materials Highly-visible promotional signage throughout JA Celebrity Golf Classic, including award reception Table of six to attend the Award Reception Award Reception Sponsor: $2,500 Listing in advertising and promotional materials Highly-visible promotional signage throughout JA Celebrity Golf Classic, including award reception Table of six to attend the Award Reception Tee Auction Package Sponsor - Various Opportunities Available Provide auction items or money to purchase unique gift package Unique high-end auction package at designated golf holes Listing in advertising and promotional materials Highly-visible promotional signage at the sponsored hole	Benefactor (foursome) Sponsor: $5,000 1 Team of 4 players Deluxe gift packages for 4 players Tee Auction Access Tee Sponsorship with recognition sign Acknowledgement in Golf Classic program Company name featured in all promotional materials, television, radio, newspaper ads, and other media releases Patron (twosome) Sponsor: $2,500 Includes Golf Classic and promotional benefits identical to Benefactor Package for 2 player entries. Cart Sponsor: $2,500 Listing in advertising and promotional materials Promotional signage throughout the JA Celebrity Golf Classic  Table of four to attend the Celebrity Luncheon & Award Reception
Whole School Partnership Your Company’s opportunity: Provide volunteers for classes Identify a volunteer coordinator to promote partnership & work with Junior Achievement staff Contributes funding for classes Junior Achievement’s opportunity: Recruits school to participate Trains all volunteers & teachers Provides curriculum for classes Services all volunteers & teachers Whole School Sponsorship Levels:     5-9 Classes & Volunteers $10,000 10-14 Classes & Volunteers $15,000 15-19 Classes & Volunteers $25,000 20-30 Classes & Volunteers $30,000 Schools ready for sponsorship for 2008-09: Tell us your school of preference first! Planned Giving Let’s talk about giving through your will or living trust; charitable gift annuity, life insurance plans; and retirements plans.	Findley Elementary Whole School Sponsor pictured left to right Brenda Dryer - JA Education Director James Israel - John Deere Credit President Peter Cownie - JA Executive Director