JA Connections

MISSION

To support the efforts of Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay through financial efforts via fundraising or other financial resources, volunteer recruitment and awareness.

DESCRIPTION

The JA Connections Board consists of individuals recognized as leaders and emerging leaders within both the business and education communities by supporting Junior Achievement’s programs through fundraising and volunteer activities.

GOALS

To raise dollars through our existing JA Bowl, corporate gifts, special events, and support new fundraising events.

Recruit and retain classroom volunteers for special education events and traditional JA classroom activities.

Promote awareness of Junior Achievement programs within the business and education communities.

2012 - 2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Board Meetings:
o August 21st at 8am at Raymond James Stadium Press Box, Bowl-A-Thon Kick off to follow.
o October 9th at 8am at T. Rowe Price
o December 12th at 8am at T. Rowe Price
o February 20th at 8am at T. Rowe Price

JA Diploma-see Day:
o Diploma-see Day is October 4th

JA Happy Hour at the Blue Martini:
o October 18th starting at 6:00

JA Stars & Strikes Bowl:
o February 2nd in Tampa
o March 9th in Tampa
o April 13th in Tampa
o May 18th in Tampa
o June 2nd in Pinellas

Celebrate JA Luncheon:
o Thursday, November 1 at A La Carte in Tampa

The JA Holiday Auction & Dinner:
o Friday, November 30th at the TECO Plaza Atrium

Pasco County 5K Road Race on February 2nd

The Great JA Connections Board Teach In:
o Rolland Park Elementary - Spring Date TBA

The Hall of Fame Dinner:
o February 28th at Busch Gardens

The Bright House Networks JA Invitational:
o April 28th and 29th

2012 - 2013 BOARD MEMBERS

Board Chair
Brian Adamski
Chief Financial Officer
American Traditions Insurance Company
7785 66th Street
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
727-489-9163
727-507-7596
adamskib@westpointuw.com

Immediate Past Chair
Scott Denman, Vice President
AAA Auto Club South
1515 N. Westshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607
813-289-5033
813-289-5015
sdenman@aaasouth.com

SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF MEMBERS BY CLICKING HERE.