To our valued supporters,
Junior Achievement of
British Columbia (JABC) is pleased to release
our 2008-2009 Annual Report. We
are proud our buisness education programs continue
to impact young people in communities
throughout the province.
The Annual Report is a way to
highlight the activities of the past year, but it
is also our opportunity to thank the countless
volunteers, educators, donors and community
partners who dedicate their time and resources to
inspire our future workforce.
On behalf of all of us at JABC, I
would like to express my sincere thanks for
guiding and educating young
people. I encourage you to download this
year's Annual Report and take pride in
your contribution.
Sincerely,
 Jan
Bell-Irving
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Dr. Donald Rix Leadership Gift
JABC Student Ambassadors pose
with Dr. Rix in 2008. Photo by Kim
Stallknecht
Junior Achievement of British Columbia
(JABC) is thrilled to announce Dr. Donald Rix has
again taken a lead role in BC's philanthropic
community by contributing $400,000 in support
of strategic business education programs for BC's
youth. His generosity includes an inaugural
endowment donation of $200,000 to establish the
"Dr. Donald Rix Inspiring Business Excellence"
Endowed Scholarship Fund. Awards will be
given annually to top Junior Achievement students
from rural communities or to Aboriginal or
immigrant students to further their post secondary
education. An additional $200,000 was given in
support of JABC's educational program delivery
over the next four
years.
"A truly
rewarding part of my career is encouraging and
coaching young scientists and entrepreneurs", says
Dr. Rix, "I believe they are the future of BC and
that we must draw on our youth from around the
province to ensure a strong and vibrant economy.
Many of these fine future leaders live in more
remote or difficult circumstances and I wanted to
partner with Junior Achievement to support them in
their educational pursuits."
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JA Students Attend BC
Legislature
Grade 12 students attend BC
Legislature in Victoria in October to celebrate
small business month. Photo by Chuck
Groot
On October 5, 2009, fifteen
grade 12 students from Spectrum Community School
attended the Legislative Assembly of British
Columbia in celebration of Small Business Month.
The group, who participate in
JA's Titan Business Game program, meet with a
number of Ministers to discuss the importance of
Junior Achievement and the rewards of a career in
business. Later in the day the students where
invited into the viewing Gallery and introduced to
the
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New Hall of Fame Home Unveiled
(L-R) Business Laureates, Joseph Segal,
Chester johnson, Wendy McDonald, Ike Barber and
John MacDonald attend the unveling. Photo by
Tallulah Photography
Business leaders and supporters from across
British Columbia gathered at the Vancouver
Convention Centre October 22, for the official
unveiling of the Business Laureates of BC Hall of
Fame Wall. Conrad
Pinette, Business Laureates of BC Gala Cabinet
Co-Chair, emceed the event, which included an
official unveiling with the help of Business
Laureates Michael Audain, O.B.C.; Irving (Ike)
Barber, O.C, O.B.C.; Chester A. Johnson, C.M.,
O.B.C.; Wendy B. McDonald, C.M., O.B.C; John S.
MacDonald, O.C.; and Joseph Segal, C.M.,
O.B.C. "BC has such a rich
history of business men and women who were true
pioneers in their respective fields", said Conrad
Pinette, Business Laureates of BC Gala Cabinet
Co-Chair, "Their achievements are extremely
impressive but even more so are the legacies
they've left. Thanks to the Vancouver
Convention Centre and the generosity of our
donors, today we unveil the long awaited and much
anticipated Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame
wall."
The new wall consists of
a permanent display and an interactive Kiosk that
has traveled to both Victoria and Prince George
over the past two years. Visitors to the
wall will have the opportunity to view biographies
and videos of the Laureates inducted each
year. View or virtual Hall of Fame at www.businesslaureatesbc.org
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| I'm a JA
Volunteer...
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I am also a JA
donor. Like you, I have been in the
classroom and have seen first hand the amazing
impact JA programs have on our youth. I hope
you will also consider making a donation so that
as many students as possible can participate in
these important business
education programs.
Just $40
enables one student to
participate. Please go on-line and make a one time gift or
join the Monthly Giving Program.
Alex Read, CMO
The Business Growth
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