1st Isaac's Community Night a SUCCESS!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our first ever Isaac's Community Night on Thursday, September 18th.  Because of you, Junior Achievement of South Central PA received a $235 contribution from Isaac's Restaurant and Deli. 

Junior Achievement of South Central PA will be doing another Isaac's Community Night involving different locations across our six county area.  Please check back later for the date of this night!

Junior Achievement honoring volunteers with the Presidential Service Awards

Junior Achievement has teamed up with the White House to become a Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a national program recognizing Americans who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service. Established in 2003, the Award was created by President George W. Bush to give Presidential recognition to individuals, families and groups who meet requirements for volunteer service, measured by the number of service hours performed over 12-months or a lifetime of service. 

Junior Achievement is one of thousands of organizations that have joined forces to deliver the President’s Volunteer Service Award and honor the volunteers who strengthen our Nation. As a Certifying Organization for the Award, Junior Achievement is responsible for verifying service hours, nominating potential recipients and delivering the Award.  We are currently awarding an volunteer who has conducted 7 or more JA In-Class Programs since 2003. 

JA is honored to recognize our most outstanding volunteers with the President’s Volunteer Service Award.  Our volunteers are role models in our community, donating their time, energy and talent to educating students in grades K-12 on financial literacy, work-readiness, and entrepreneurship. The Award is our way of thanking these volunteers and encouraging everyone in our community to take the next step and make volunteer. 

The Award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, a group convened by President George W. Bush to help foster and encourage a culture of volunteer service and civic participation among Americans. Chaired by two-time Super Bowl Champion Darrell Green, with former U.S. Senators Bob Dole and John Glenn as honorary co-chairs, the Council is composed of leaders in government, media, entertainment, business, education, nonprofit and volunteer service organizations and community volunteering.

For more information about volunteering with Junior Achievement, visit www.jascpa.org (Volunteer Page) or call (717) 843-8028. For more information on the President’s Volunteer Service Award and to find out how to identify additional volunteer opportunities in this area, visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov or call 1-866-545-5307.

Concert to benefit Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania

Robin Spielberg is one of America's most beloved pianist composers.  With an impressive tour schedule and hundreds of thousands of recordings sold, this Steinway Artist has been winning the hearts of listeners around the world with her compelling melodies and sensitive piano technique since debuting her first recoding of original solos for piano, "Heal of Hand."

Spielberg will begin her fall concert tour and celebrate the release of her new recording in a concert at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 4th, and 7:30pm.  Proceeds raised from the concert will benefit Junior Achievement of South Central PA. 

Concert-goers purchasing $45 VIP tickets through Junior Achievement will also have the opportunity to attend a special champagne "Meet the Artist" reception at the Pullo Center.  Tickets to the concert are currently on sale and can be purchased online at www.pullocenter.edu or by calling the box office at (717) 505-8900.  Seats are $25 & $20.

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JA Welcomes two new Board of Trustees Members

Junior Achievement is pleased to announce that Jeff Poet, President of Quality DOT, and John Saich, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Select Medical Corporation, have joined Junior Achievement of South Central PA’s Board of Trustees.

Founded in 1981, Jeff Poet has grown Quality DOT to a full team of professionals who provide digital office technology solutions throughout South Central PA. Jeff’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for education have been assets to Junior Achievement. He has served on JA’s regional council for 14 years, and has been a JA volunteer for more than 12 years in the Dallastown Area School District. Quality DOT has been an instrumental supporter of JA for many years, offering copier and IT support in addition to being the premiere sponsor the Global Tasting event each spring.

John Saich will represent Select Medical Corporation on Junior Achievement’s Board of Trustees. Prior to his new role, John served two years on JA’s Harrisburg Regional Council, helping to increase awareness of JA throughout the greater Harrisburg area. Select Medical is a leading provider of specialized health care encompassing long-term acute care, inpatient medical rehabilitation, outpatient physical rehabilitation and contract therapy.  The company operates hospitals and outpatient centers in 42 states. Select Medical Corporation is an advocate and an outstanding JA supporter both locally and nationally.

For more information on Quality DOT, please visit www.qualitydot.com, and for more information on Select Medical Corporation, please visit www.selectmedicalcorp.com.

Introducing JA's new York Regional Council Members:

Bob Strickler, a Training Manager from New Standard Corporation, is responsible for scheduling, delivering, and tracking trainings of all associates.  He is a native to the Pennsylvania area attending high school in Elizabethtown and graduating from Penn State with a Masters Degree in Vocational Education.  Bob became involved with the York Regional Council because, “I see many young people completing high school knowing very little about the world of work. Through Junior Achievement, students have an opportunity to learn about and experience the world of work through the involvement of volunteers.”  As a junior at Elizabethtown High School, Bob was involved with an after school Junior Achievement program, learning how a company worked.  As an Industrial Arts teacher he used the models he learned as a junior to teach his students.  Now Bob is an in-class program volunteer in addition to serving on the Regional Council. 

Heather Maxfield is a Branch Manager for the Westgate Office for Fulton Bank.  She too is a native to the York area.  Heather graduated from Northeastern High School and attended Kutztown University graduating with a B.S. in Business.  She joined the Regional Council because of her belief in and support of what Junior Achievement provides to the community.  Heather has had “fulfilling interactions and experiences” volunteering in the classroom JA BizTown.  She believes that, “JA programs start at an early age to reinforce the importance of community involvement and money. These two examples are important throughout one’s entire life.” 

Rick Lillo is the Chief Operating Officer at Memorial Hospital in York.  Graduating from Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote, PA and receiving his B.S. from Temple University along with his Masters from Seton Hall University, Rick loves how his current job is always exciting and challenging.   Rick joined the Regional Council because, “I believe in the mission of JA and hope to be able to provide direction and support in furthering the programs.”  Rick started teaching a JA program in the late 80’s.  The experience was rewarding, but after touring JA BizTown, he was “awe struck by what JA has become and the exposure it provides to our area youth”.  He is a strong believer in what JA programs demonstrate to students and how their studies translate to the real world. 

Stacey Farrell, a Recruiting and Training Manager for Shipley Group, is responsible for managing the recruiting and hiring process for Shipley Energy Company, Shipley Fuels Marketing, Shipley Propane, Shipley Stores, and Convenient Ventures, as well as, developing and conducting training.  She attended Penn State University where she received a B.S. in Business.  Stacey was asked to represent Shipley on the Regional Council by Bill Shipley III because of her active role and participation with Junior Achievement’s activities and events including the Cra-Z Bowl and the Wine Tasting event.  She believes that “JA teaches our future leaders financial responsibility which, unfortunately, is lacking in today’s curriculum.” 

Junior Achievement relies heavily on the support of the local community.  Thank you to all our Regional Council members for helping us in our mission to create more financially literate and well-prepared future community members.  If you are interested in becoming involved with Junior Achievement, please contact (717) 843-8028.

Letter to the Editor, from JA Supporter

Spring "In Class" Programs are finishing with a Bang!

This is the time of the year when hundreds of volunteers are in the classroom.   April and May account for about 80% of our in class programs.   It is an exciting time!    This year we will reach nearly 30,000 student in the classroom.   Thanks in no small part to the hundreds of JA volunteers who take time out of their busy days to go in to the classroom to put a smile on a young child's face.