Empowering young people to own their economic success.

Oscar Night BIZ Bowl 2014“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 train volunteers to deliver programs in Upstate SC classrooms. These programs provide 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 businesses, organizations and families 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 2014

Where and When: Greenville: Star Lanes Bowling Alley

Friday, February 28 and Friday, March 7 6:30-8:30pm or 9:00-11:00pm

Spartanburg: Paradise Lanes

Friday, March 14 6:30-8:30pm

How does BIZ Bowl Help JA ?

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

$40 1 JA program for 1 student$100 books and materials for 1 class$500 books and materials for 1 grade$750 1 JA program for 1 class$1,500 2 JA programs for 2 classes$5,000 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 tickets

One lucky sponsor will win a $1000 gift card– Ask everyone to donate

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

– Have mini office fundraisers– 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

• Best Leads in a Spirit Contest

• Best Costume Design(creative attire)

• Best Decorated Bowling Pin

Incentives for fundraising efforts

• Gift cards from $25 to $300

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

• Plus knowing that your participation empowers the next generation to succeed.

What do I do now?

Step 1: Form a Team of 5 bowlers

Step 2: Fill out a Team Registration form and fax or email it to JA

Step 3: Set and record a personal goal of $100 or more

Step 4: Start selling tickets and get pledges

Step 5: Set up your firstgiving page to get online donations

Step 6: Collect money and turn it in

Step 7: Show up at the bowling alley

Step 8: Have a great time!!