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Home My WebLink AboutHandouts_Regular_Any Other Matters_12/11/2008' ~r= -, A ~ G F ~ ~ ~F December 6, 2008 f__ ~ F ~~_.__l.J Village of Tequesta ~ ~ 345 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, FL 33469 Dear Michael: For some months now, economic news has dominated the headlines and public discourse. Who can guarantee that future generations will be prepared to face the future? Who is teaching our children to live within their means and make sound financial decisions? Who is teaching our children the value of an education, and expending every effort to stem the skyrocketing drop out rate (now approaching one out of three nationally)? The answer is simple: Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches! For nearly 90 years, Junior Achievement has taught financial literacy, work-force readiness and entrepreneurship. Here in Palm Beach, Martin and Hendry Counties, over 27,000 students (K through 12) annually participate in Junior Achievement programs. I have enclosed a letter of support from Dr. Art Johnson, Superintendent of the School District of Palm Beach County, and one of Junior Achievement's most vocal advocates. Dr. Johnson eloquently speaks to the importance of Junior Achievement in the classroom. With the economic downturn, school districts and corporations have had to make difficult choices. Funding for programs like Junior Achievement is being reduced, or in some cases, eliminated. Having experienced a period of steady growth, we do not want to see our educational programs slashed. We need the support of the local business community now more than ever before. We are turning to you! Junior Achievement is not another charity asking for a donation. We are your business partner asking you to invest in your future. Your contribution today will ensure a trained work-force and an educated consumer base tomorrow! We are asking members of the business community to make abudget-friendly, tax-deductible gift of $1,000.00. Businesses that contribute at the $1,000 level will receive special recognition as our "Business Achievers". Throughout the year, your business will be recognized at all Junior Achievement events. Businesses that contribute at the $500.00 level will receive recognition as our "Business Partners." Businesses that contribute $300.00 will receive recognition as our "Business Supporters." You may also make a personal donation at any level you deem appropriate. In return for your tax-deductible donation, we will include your company's name on our JA Website. In addition, your company will be listed on an attractive Donor Recognition Wall to be prominently displayed at our Junior Achievement offices, where some 8,000 students, parents, teachers and volunteers pass through annually. Join us today. Partner with us today. Consider the future... and then consider returning your donation to Junior Achievement in the self-addressed envelope we have provided. With respect, James S. Gavrilos, President ~~ °~°~~~~, ~ ~ Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches, Inc. ~ ®~~ ~6'?~~IY'~~'iG~~® ~~1 ~r ~~n s GHOOL DI S TWE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA ~ ~ , '~ Z SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE H ~ -1 3340 FOREST HILL BOULEVARD, C-316 . ~ ~ X WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406-5869 d c 74*raeACt+cou~ {561}434-8200 FAX: (561) 434-8571 ARTHUR C. JOHNSON, Ph.D. WILLIAM G. GRAHAM SUPERINTENDENT CHAIRMAN PAULETTE BURDICK VICE CHAIRMAN MONROE BENAIM, M.D. MARK HANSEN CARRIE P. HILL DR. SANDRA S. RICHMOND DEBRA L. ROBINSON. M.D. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION November 24, 2008 RE: Junior Achievement To Whom It May Concern: It is my pleasure to write this letter of endorsement on behalf of Junior Achievement. As one of our key curricular programs within the Palm Beach County School System, the purpose of Junior Achievement is multi-dimensional. First, this program teaches students the economic principles underpinning our free enterprise system of economics. Second, the provision of hand-ons activities allows students to experience first hand concepts such as marketing, management, sales, profit and loss, and entrepreneurship. Junior Achievement continues to deliver an important skit! set to some 27,000 of our 170,000 students and support and expansion for this program is greatly appreciated. We encourage businesses to sponsor classes and/or an entire school. With these thoughts in mind, !give Junior Achievement my highest endorsement without any reservation. Si Art Jnson) Ph.D. Supe ' tertdent Palm Beach County Schools PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOLS -RATED "A' BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - 2005, 2QO6 AND 2OQ7 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Wb'JW.PALMaEACH.KIZ.FL.US Busch ~1~ild~li e Sanctuary In partnership with the Loxahatchee 1~iver district 2500 Jupiter ~ark~rive, Jupiter, ~Floricfa 33458 ~lLain Office: (561-575-3399 ~F'acsimiLe: (561}744-5288 Dear Friend of the Sanctuary, November 20, 2008 Season's greetings! It has been another busy year for us at the Sanctuary. Our wildlife hospital treated over 4,500 sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals ranging from songbirds to bald eagles, deer, otters, bobcats, squirrels, turtles and much more. Over 100,000 children and adults visited the Sanctuary and participated in our education programs, exhibits, and tours. Enclosed, please find our current newsletter that will update you on our latest activities. We have all felt the crunch of the current economy, experts say that it will get better soon and not to panic. We have made our own cutbacks and tightened our expenses, but there simply is no way to stop the injured animals from coming in. We can't ignore the owl that was hit by a car, the pelican tangled in fishing line, the orphaned baby fox, or the rabbit that was attacked by a dog. Even during these tough times, the animals still need our help. We need your financial support in order to be able to treat the animals and get them back out into the wild where they belong. It is exciting to see how much the Sanctuary accomplishes each year. However, we are only able to do so with the help of our friends and members. Remember, the Sanctuary is not a government funded facility; our support comes from caring people just like you! In order for us to continue to provide our valuable services to the community, we need your support! Your involvement is essential to the success of the important work we do to help injured animals. Your generosity will go a long way in helping the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary fulfill its mission. Your tax- deductible contribution will allow the Sanctuary to care for the increasing numbers of injured animals we see each year, and to continue to provide educational opportunities to children and adults. The Sanctuary has earned its reputation as one of the country's top wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education facilities. Please continue supporting the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary by donating just $25, or more if you can. Your donation will have a value that will affect thousands of injured animals, and reach hundreds of thousands of children and adults through our education programs. Just imagine what it would be like if there was no place to bring injured wildlife, or what would happen to the hundreds of animals that have found refuge at the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. We need your help; the animals need your help! Thar_k you for your interes± ar_d support in preserving Florida's wildlife and natural resources! Sincerely, ~~~~ David Hitzig Executive Director P.S. Even ifyou can't help now, please return the attached form to us with your answer so we can avoid troublingyouu with more requests in the, future. Thanks! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Z Membership Information ~ ~ ~- ~~ ~~,; Please PYlnl F[eax Ma}x A rc•r,trib~ltion Today. Name: Address: City Phone wumber(s j: Home: State: Work: Zip: I wish to continue my support, please accept my contribution. ~"`_~ :} ,~"'_ Sorry, I can't help at this time, please remove my name `.~, ~~ from the Sanctuary's mailing list. _ '=. Membership Categories Friend $25 Family $50 Parent $100 Guardian $250 Corporate $500 Lifetime Member $2,500 Other $ Please return this portion wit{z your donation and any nafne and/or address corrections to: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter, Florida 33458 2Tie Busch `Wife Sanctuary is a non profit S01(c)3 organization deJuatecLto the protection an~f conservation of ~Florufa's wiCdCife an~f naturaC resources. A copy of the Sanctuary's officiaCregistration andfinancutCinformation may 6e o6taineeffrom tfie ~F'loricfa Division of Consumer Services. ~~YY1 ~'~-4~15