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BizKid$ to Air in February
BizKid$
is a multi-media, multi-faceted initiative that shows
young people how to make and manage money, while
inspiring them to pursue their passions.
Underwritten by America's Credit Unions,
BizKid$ includes a customized curriculum being
developed by JA Worldwide that corresponds with each
episode. It is being produced by the Emmy
Award-winning creators of the PBS series "Bill Nye the
Science Guy."
The initiative is aimed at school-aged children and
includes:
Public TV
Series: The show is fun, fast-paced, and
features compelling stories from real-life young
entrepreneurs. KLRN, the local PBS affiliate is
scheduled to air BizKid$ on each Monday at
5:30 PM starting February 4, 2008!
Classroom
Activities: JA-created lessons reinforce
the content of each television episode and supplement
existing JA Programs.
Website: Includes fun
content for students - blogs, games, video clips,
opportunities to become part of the BizKid$
community and more! Also available on www.jabizkids.com are the downloadable
lessons for classroom volunteers, educators and
parents.
eNewsletter: The
Vault is a monthly eNewsletter which offers ideas
on how kids can start their own businesses, hints on
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Upcoming Events
San Antonio Business Hall of
Fame
presented by Humana
March 10, 2008
Celebrate
the best of the free enterprise system and join
distinguished community leaders as JA honors:
· Carlos
Alvarez, The Gambrinus Company
· The Cavender
Family, The Cavender Auto
Family
· Marty
Wender, Wender & Hall LLC
JA Golf
Classic
April 16, 2008
Captain
a team for this client development-customer appreciation
opportunity at The Quarry Golf Club. This
tournament promises to be a competitive and fun event
complete with a great prize package for each
participant.
Wild West
Auction
presented by Citi
May 17, 2008
Join JA
at scenic Knibbe Ranch for the annual Wild West
Auction. Donate, or bid on, unique items including
autographed memorabilia, golf packages, vacations, and
other fantastic gifts.
For more information on how you can support JA of
South Texas through these events, please contact Debbie Merchant, Vice President
of Administration, at 210.490.2007
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Love Your Job?
Share it with a Kid!
Excited about what you do? Pass it
on. As a Junior Achievement volunteer you can bring your
enthusiasm to the classroom and give a few kids a little
something extra to get excited about...their
future.
Your commitment could vary from a single
school day to a weekly visit of one hour each for five to
seven weeks. It all depends on the grade level of the
program you choose. You can select your classroom based
on a number of factors. We're flexible!
To learn how you can make a difference, please
contact Veronica Avila, Vice President of
Programs, at 210.490.2007
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CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
Seguin/New Braunfels
Bowl-A-Thon
February 22, 2008
Corpus Christi
Bowl-A-Thon
February 23,
2008
San Antonio
Spring Bowl-A-Thon
February 29,
2008
March 1,
2008
April 16,
2008
Laredo
Business Hall of Fame
May 1,
2008
Corpus Christi
Business Hall of Fame
May 14,
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