Summary

Proposal to host Page 1 of 4

Networking Event

Junior Achievement seeks upscale restaurants and bars to host business

and social networking events held monthly.

Charity: Junior Achievement of South Florida

When: 2nd Wednesdays, one per month
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Audience: Professionals, aged 30 to 55
Attendance: 100 to 200 guests each month

Summary
For over 9 years, Professional Connection have
been held on the second Wednesday of every
month at various locations throughout South Flori-
da. We try to book these events at least 3 months in
advance to allow for maximum marketing benefits.
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Venue is asked to provide:
April 9, 2008
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm q Hors d’oeuvres, passed or buffet
Riley McDermott’sLauderdale
401 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort q Two drinks per guest
Avenue
Valet parking on SE 4th
parking garages
Self parking in adjacent

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q Venue keeps all additional food and beverage

revenue generated by event guests. JA collects a
$10 to $30 admission donation.
(Venue owners and managers are advised to consider the socials as cost-effective promo-
tional activities and opportunities to support a great community cause - but some revenue
can be anticipated from the event.)

q Venue is prominently mentioned in all press

releases which are sent each month to the society
sections of local newspapers and magazines.

q Events (with name of venue) are listed on Liv-

ingFLA, Blacktie South Florida, and other event
websites popular in the South Florida market.

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 Needs

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Summary
JA needs marketing materials from the venue owners
or their agencies to help promote the event and show
the venue in the best possible manner.

q Company LOGO in “EPS” or Adobe Illustrator

formats. JPG’s are inferior but usable IF the other
formats are unavailable.

q Quality photographs of the interior and/or

exterior of the facility - if available.

q Written driving directions or map in

electronic format like EPS or JPG - if available.

q Parking instructions.

q A small table to help with guest registration on

the night of the event.

All materials should be forwarded to:

Richard Rosser
richard@rossermarketing.com
954-234-8518

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The Cause
JA programs are funded by businesses and individuals, and are de-
signed to be taught in the classroom by business, parent, and com-
munity volunteers. Classroom volunteers make economic concepts
relevant, fuel the entrepreneurial spirit, and challenge the students to
excel. JA’s unique delivery system provides the training, materials,
and support necessary to ensure a positive experience. Our materials
include curriculum for elementary, middle and high school students.
Most non-profits do not have externally verifiable data on the effec-
tiveness of their programs. But Junior Achievement has contracted
with an independent research firm which concluded that students
have a better understanding of economics and business after partici-
pating in JA programs and they understand the connection between
education and success. Students improve their critical thinking and
problem solving skills, are better leaders and communicators. On
the other hand students have virtually no understanding of the free
enterprise system without participation in JA programs.
Key Findings from the National 10-Year Evaluation Studies

· Students understand the connection between education and success after participating in JA

· Students have a better understanding of economics and business after participating in JA

· Students that participate in JA improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills

· Students that participate in JA are better leaders and communicators

· Students have virtually no understanding of the free enterprise system without participation in JA

· Teachers “love” JA

· Volunteers “love” JA

· The volunteer serves as the critical role model that creates the effectiveness of JA programs

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· Students report that JA has a major influence on their lives, both in and out of academic areas

· JA impact influences student lives long after JA participation