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Ed Grenier
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President and CEO
Junior Achievement of
Greater Washington
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Two weeks ago, five exemplary business leaders were inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame. It was a magical evening that celebrated lifetime achievements and inspired the next generation to reach for their potential.
Since then one of our five honorees, Joe Robert, passed away. Joe’s legacy remains forever in the lives of those whom he so generously touched over the years, and his contributions to the community, especially for the kids of Greater Washington, will not be forgotten.
Junior Achievement holds up Joe and the four Laureates as role models to our local youth. We hold up their hard work, their integrity, and their vision.
Have a terrific holiday season.
Laureate Robert J. Stevens, Chairman and CEO, Lockheed Martin
Laureate Warren M. Thompson, Founder and President, Thompson Hospitality
Laureate Gloria Bohan, President & CEO, Omega World Travel
Laureate Alan L. Meltzer, Founder and CEO, The Meltzer Group
Joseph E. Robert III, accepting the award on behalf of his father
Emcee Leon Harris, ABC 7
Carolyn Berkowitz, Capital One, Sponsor
Ed Grenier, President & CEO, Junior Achievement
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Empowering young people to own their economic success
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Washington Business Hall of Fame
Honors Inspirational Laureates
and Raises $1.1 Million
Last month Junior Achievement, Washingtonian, and the Greater Washington Board of Trade inducted five outstanding leaders into the Washington Business Hall of Fame. This year’s laureates were Gloria Bohan, Omega World Travel; Alan L. Meltzer, The Meltzer Group; Joseph E. Robert, Jr., JER Partners; Robert J. Stevens, Lockheed Martin; and Warren M. Thompson, Thompson Hospitality. Pictured with four of the laureates is Event Chair Chris Simmons of PwC.
Over 1,100 attended and raised $1.1 million for Junior Achievement's financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs for youth. To view photos and videos from the event, please visit www.WashingtonBusinessHallofFame.org.
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Bethesda Students Experience
The World of Work
Over 110 students from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School participated in the 18th annual Career Day job shadow event. In partnership with the BCC Chamber, volunteer mentors from 36 local businesses and organizations helped students gain firsthand experience in a career field of their choice.
To learn more about JA Job Shadow, visit www.myJA.org/programs/high/
ja_job_shadow.html.
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2011 Annual Report
Details Successful Year
Junior Achievement's new 2011 Annual Report reviews the organization's many successes this past year.
To download your copy, please visit www.myJA.org/about/publications/annualreport/.
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Give the Gift of Financial Literacy
This Holiday Season
Because of supporters like you, Junior Achievement improves graduation rates and introduces students to real-world opportunities by providing invaluable financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship education.
As you make year-end gifts, please consider supporting Junior Achievement's youth. Your tax-deductible contribution of $47 per student or $1,000 per class will provide the JA experience to more local students, many of whom are at risk of dropping out.
Please give to area youth this holiday season at www.myJA.org/donate/.
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Parent Tip
Talking with your children about finances is important at all ages. Junior Achievement provides parents with the tools to begin.
To download a free JA $ave, USA program today and begin preparing them for the future, please visit www.myJA.org/
programs/saveusa/.
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