Empowering young people to own their economic success.

BIZ Bowl “FUNdraiser” to Benefit

Upstate K-12 students

What is Junior Achievement?

We are the nation’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success.

We deliver programs in Upstate SC. These programs are relevant, hands on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.

What is BIZ Bowl?

Teams representing Upstate businesses, schools, organizations, families and individuals come together for a few hours of fun bowling, door prizes, good-natured competition, and the support of a great cause.

Join us for BIZ Bowl 2012

• Where and When: – Greenville-Star Lanes

• Friday, February 24th and Friday, March 2nd

6:30-8:30pm and 9:00-11:00pm

– Spartanburg-Paradise Lanes • Friday, March 9th 6:30-8:30pm and 9:00-11:00pm

How does BIZ Bowl Help JA ?

Money raised from this event helps provide students with the necessary materials for volunteers to teach JA programs.

$33 – provides one JA program for 1 student$100 – pays for JA program materials for 1 class$500 – provides JA program materials for entire grade$750 – sponsors the entire cost of conducting 1 program

for 1 class$1,500 – completely funds 2 JA classes$5,000 – provides JA program for an entire grade$10,000 – supports “JA in a Day” for an entire school

How do teams raise money for BIZ Bowl?

Bowlers:– Sell drawing tickets– Ask everyone to donate

• Business contacts, vendors, and coworkers • Family, friends, and neighbors• Civic and sports affiliations

– Office bake sale, jeans day, sell school houses– Company sponsorships – Set up a Firstgiving page which is a secure online fundraising tool

BE Creative and Have Fun!!

FUN Teambuilding opportunities with BIZ Bowl• A fun outing outside of the office

• Most Spirited Team• Most Creative Attire

• Best Decorated Bowling Pin

Incentives for fundraising efforts• Gift cards from $25 to $300

• Gift certificates which include: hotel stays, restaurants, services and stores.

• Logo items and many more • BIZ Bowl t-shirt

• Contributing to our futureworkforce

How do I sign up?

Step 1: Form a Team of 5 bowlersStep 2: Fill out a Team Registration form and fax or email it to JAStep 3: Set and record a personal goal of $100 or moreStep 4: Start selling tickets and get pledgesStep 5: Set up your firstgiving page to get online donationsStep 6: Collect money and turn it in at your Scheduled BIZ Bowl timeStep 7: Show up at your scheduled BIZ Bowl timeStep 8: Have a great time!!

Questions?????