October 17, 2017
ABOUT JA EVENTS PROGRAMS
3 WEEKS LEFT
Limited Partnership Dinner


Time is running out to get your tickets to this SELL OUT event! This is an excellent way to impress your clients and network with south Florida's most impressive CEO's in the stunning oceanfront ballroom at Marriott Harbor Beach. Cigar smoking will be available on the Lanai. 
  
Limited Partnership Dinner
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
6:30 PM
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa

We are proud to announce 
Gary Ellis
as the Cigar Seller Sponsor

For more information, contact Kellie Hensley at  954-979-7124 or [email protected]


JA Welcomes New Board Members



In August, the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement welcomed new members Nick Kaniaris, PNC Bank; Andrew Koenig, City Furniture; Matt Verga, KPMG; Meaghan Ryan, Seminole Gaming; and Mary Balsi, City of Coconut Creek, to their first meeting. 

Thank you to the Executive Committee for agreeing to take on their roles and lead JA through another amazing year!

Executive Committee: Amy Allen, Avison Young, Board Chair; Peter Anderson; Raymond James, Chair Elect; Franki Schmidt, American Express, Secretary; Geoffrey Horst, Deloitte, Treasure; John Ray, Sonitrol, Past-Chair; Kathy Foster, Bluegreen Vacations, Program Chair; Mark Walter, QEP, Audit Chair; Ronnie Medina, BB&T, Innovation Chair; Stu Morris, Morris Law Group, Development Co-Chair; Tim Hogans, FPL, Governance Chair; Tim Rubin, Kaufman Rossin, & Co., Development Co-Chair 
JA World Uncorked Auction is Heating Up
 
One of South Florida's most popular events is back for its 8th year - JA World Uncorked! presented by Breakthru Beverage.

The Uncorked Experience, a 21+ event, includes four hours of food, libations, and fun with complimentary valet provided to all our guests.

Saturday, January 20, 2018 
6:30pm to 10:30pm 
JA World Huizenga Center at Broward College

Auction items already include:
  • 2 round trip vouchers on JetBlue
  • 4 gift certificates for Dolphin Exploration or Sunset Celebration Cruise from The Tropics Boat Tours
  • Cooper's Hawk Wine Club Cooper's Hawk Winery
  • Sea plane to Bimini on Ocean Airways 
Tickets and sponsorships are on sale now.

Get your tickets now and save! 
Ticket prices increase on December 1st to $175!

For more information, contact Diana Metcalf at 954-979-7120 or [email protected]
NEW RESTAURANTS OF THE WEEK
3030 Ocean
4 Rivers Smokehouse
Zona Fresca Coral Springs
Check out
for a full listing of all the participating restaurants to date!

Nova, Refreshed!
 

If you haven't visited JA World in awhile, you have missed some of the changes in Patten Family Foundation JA Finance Park!  Take a look at the beautiful new Nova Southeastern University storefront that was recently renovated. Students who visit NSU learn how making smart educational decisions will impact their earning potential in the future!

Take a sneak peek of the new look! Thank you, NSU for your continued partnership!
 
PNC Makes the CEO Connection

Cressman Bronson, PNC with Laurie Sallarulo JASF President and CEO and Peter Anderson, JASF Board Chair-Elect. 
Thank you, PNC Bank for your visionary leadership and support as the Presenting Sponsor of JA's CEO Council.  This advisory group is more than just a first-class network of top CEOs and entrepreneurs. Members of this invitation-only circle will act as a source of information and knowledge to JA on South Florida workforce and business issues so that we continue to provide relevant, creative programs to better prepare our youth for the work world.   
 
Junior Achievement of South Florida inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a competitive, global economy by providing real world training in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness.
Thank You Storefront Partners

Dave & Lorraine Thomas











Broward Health








FPL








Metro Signs



Publix



Junior Achievement of South Florida
JA World Huizenga Center at Broward College
1130 Coconut Creek Blvd, Coconut Creek, FL 33066 
954-979-7100 
JASouthFlorida.org