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Dear JA Supporter,
While the torch at Vancouver's Olympic Games has been extinguished, the sense of accomplishment and pride in the performances will carry on for long to come. JA staffers have been filled with the Olympic spirit, and we're sure that you were similarly inspired by the athletic feats and the sense of national unity that was ignited at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
With thirty-seven medals won by the U.S. Olympic Team, our athletes represented some of the best talent in the world, demonstrating the power of perseverance and believing in one's ability to succeed. Imagine our nation's potential for growth and achievement if we applied the same commitment to our young people's education. Just as athletes excelled at the Olympics through diligent training and honing their skills, at JA of Chicago we want the next generation to go for the gold and attain adulthood
success by understanding finances and what their futures may hold at a young age.
Excellence in almost any discipline requires dedication, practice, and repeated exposure to material early on in life. JA's programs are founded on this principle - we're helping young Americans perform at their best by teaching them the skills needed for success.
Olympic triple gold medalist Wilma Rudolph once said, "Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. The potential for greatness lives within each of us." I'm confident that our next generation will surpass expectations and achieve inspiring performances in the future if we provide them with a strong foundation in economic education today.
Sincerely,
Sandy Daffé
President
Junior Achievement of Chicago
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JA of Chicago wins gold!
Just as many American athletes recently stood atop the podium at the Winter Games, six members of the JA Chicago staff recently elevated their game and "won the gold!" In true Olympic fashion, JA Worldwide recently held a JA Staff Titan Competition, pitting JA offices from around the world against one another in a
 friendly challenge to see who could demonstrate the most successful business strategies and investing skills in the
JA Titan program.
Offered to high school students,
JA Titan is one of our most popular programs. Through an online computer program, JA Titan teaches students about important business practices and simulates tough economic decision-making scenarios.
After several rounds of play in the JA Staff
Titan Competition, JA of Chicago's team triumphed, prevailing over 30 teams to win the competition. As champions of hard work and preparing for the future, JA staffers love to see determination and a commitment to economic education being rewarded. We'd like to congratulate the JA of Chicago team, as well as all other JA staff who participated!
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Win $10,000 for charity by nominating a great volunteer!
Remember an especially remarkable performance by a JA volunteer? Do you know someone who has taught JA in the classroom and is the winning combination of inspirational, fun, and charismatic? Maybe you're one of these exceptional volunteers...
Whatever your experience may be, we're sure you've come across a JA volunteer who stands out, and we want these phenomenal people to be recognized in a big way. Nominate an outstanding volunteer for the
University of Phoenix Volunteer Leader Award and they may be on their way to receiving $10,000+ to donate to the charity of their choice.
While we will be grateful for the service of our dedicated volunteers for years and years to come, there are only 10 days left to nominate a volunteer for the
University of Phoenix Volunteer Leader Award. The online nomination form
must be completed by March 10th, so submit a nomination today and help us show thanks for the wonderful work of JA's volunteers!
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JA scholarships still available
JA of Chicago is pleased to announce that we have several scholarship opportunities and college tuition grants available to high school seniors who are currently participating in a JA program or who have participated in an elementary, middle, or high school program at anytime in the past.
Every year, numerous JA high school seniors in the Chicago area receive over $100,000 in scholarships, thanks to our friends in the business, professional, and educational communities. With their support and belief in higher education, our scholarship winners are granted a terrific opportunity for future success.
Be sure to check out all of our fantastic
scholarships being offered, which include the University of Phoenix First Chance Scholarship and the Colonel Henry Crown Scholarship. Encourage students to download the
JA scholarship application and apply!
The deadline to submit applications to JA of Chicago is March 12, 2010, so act fast!
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Connect with JA!
Stay connected with JA of Chicago and see what is happening
as we continue to teach local students about the importance of
entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness, and
share in their success.
 
Enjoy what you've read or know of someone else who may be interested in JA's Shared Success? Please consider sharing or forwarding to a friend.
To ensure you receive Shared Success, make sure to add JA of Chicago to your "safe senders" list. Here's how.
To tell us what you think, submit an idea to feature, or just share your JA experience, connect with us using the social networks above or email us at info@jachicago.org.
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Other Ways to Support JA Programs
Whether you use your Discover Card for groceries, travel
or entertainment, all your purchases will feel a little sweeter
when you direct your Cashback Bonus to JA because
Discover will add an additional 20% to your Cashback Bonus
donation. You spend. We all win.
 Find out how to donate through
Discover's
charitable Cashback
program!
JA and Papa John's have developed a partnership to deliver a
little something extra when you order online! It's easy! Visit
www.papajohns.com to order online, click "Online Specials"
to find the "JA Coupon" and continue your order.
It's that simple to raise money for JA!
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