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The big news at the Center for Companies That Care is our upcoming benefit, on June 18th, where we will pay Tribute to Steve Casey of the MacArthur Foundation, test the mettle of CEOs against our VERY smart 9th graders, and hear directly from an AIMHigh participant. Please see below for information on how your can participate in this event .... whether you are local or not!
We look forward to hearing from you with input, suggestions, words of wisdom...just write.
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UPCOMING EVENT: CENTER FOR COMPANIES THAT CARE ANNUAL DINNER
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Date: June 18, 2008
Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Where: Union League Club
(65 W. Jackson St. Chicago)
Honoring: Steve Casey, MacArthur Foundation
We are thrilled to announce our First Annual Dinner. We will host "Are You Smarter Than a 9th grader"...a game show that will pit area CEOs against AIM High students. Scholarships and internships are at stake.
Please mark your calendars and think about who you want to invite to attend with you!
We hope you'll join us for what promises to be a meaningful and FUN evening.
In conjunction with the Dinner, to celebrate the AIM High Education Initiative, enable enhancements of our other current programs, and to prepare for our future, Center for Companies That Care is hosting its first fundraiser, an online Silent Auction. We will be sending more information on the auction soon.
And, even if you can't attend, there are plenty of opportunities to be a sponsor. Please click here to see the sponsorship opportunities.
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2008 Best Practices Book Now Available
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 2008 Best Practices of Companies That Care
Attendees at our May 7th Honor Roll recognition event were blown away by the stories of what their fellow Honor Roll participants are doing to fulfill the 10 Characteristics of a Company That Cares.
And now, you can read about their accomplishments by ordering your own copy of 2008 Best Practices of Companies That Care.
The return on your investment will be immeaserable.
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Companies That Care Leaders Recognized with the First Annual Bonnie Dayan Award
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 John Anthony Meza (KPMG LLP) and Brenda Maday (Opto Technology, Inc.) receive First Annual Bonnie Dayan Award
Bonnie Dayan's company, Triangle Printers, has been named to the Companies That Care Honor Roll every year since its inception. Bonnie directed her boundless energy toward encouraging employers (her own company, her customers, and others) to engage in business practices that supported individuals, families and communities.
The Bonnie Dayan Memorial Award is awarded each year to an Honor Roll employee who, like Bonnie did, drives the mission of Center for Companies That Care in their daily business practices. The award recipient:
- Works to make his/her own organization follow the 10 Characteristics of a Company That Cares and ensures his/her organization actively engages in strengthening the local community and provides a positive work environment in which employees thrive.
- Continually raises the bar and further enhances programs and practices for employees and service to communities.
- Encourages other employers to be a Company That Cares by:
- Talking about why an employer should be a Company That Cares,
- Increasing awareness of the 10 Characteristics, and
- Introducing other caring employers to Companies That Care.
Congratulations to John Anthony and Brenda. |
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CAREDAYS08: TERRIFIC TALES |
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Terrific Tales has been a Terrific Success.
Over 18 companies participated in this year's CAREDAYS, Terrific Tales. Some are wrapping up their programs and will be delivering books to students this month. Others have partnered in their communities to start the school year off with the bang. We, in the meantime, are busy filling orders and will share the stats, stories, and pictures, with you in next month's newsletter.
Please call Center for Companies That Care with questions at 312-661-1010. |
AIM High is on YouTube!
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Center for Companies That Care created the Aim High Education Initiative to ensure that vulnerable, low-income students graduate from high school and college, and are prepared for tomorrow's workplace. For more information on Aim High, click here or go to www.companies-that-care.org/education.
 AIM High students are on YouTube! To see the program in action, go to Introduction to AIM High
and AIM High Virtual Career Fair.
This past month, Aim High students celebrated CAREDAYS08: Terrific Tales by reading to children at neighboring schools and donating books to their classroom libraries.
Currently we are preparing for our Year End Recognition to take place on June 6, 2008. Here, we will bring mentors, students and families together to celebrate our students' achievements from year one of this unique program.
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| Do you support Center for Companies That Care's mission that all companies are companies that care? If so, read on! |
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 We encourage you to join the Community of Caring. Becoming a member of the Community of Caring not only entitles you to many benefits, but, more importantly, by becoming a member you declare your interest in, and commitment to, making our world a better place to live. The investment is minimal, your vote for caring will be HUGE! Please join our Honor Roll Companies as members of the Community.
Community of Caring Benefits
Participate in collaborative community building initiatives with other members
Attend Center for Companies That Care educational programs (Best Practices Road Shows, Bi-Annual Symposiums, etc.) for a discounted registration fee
Participate in mentoring programs for a discount
Participate in the Virtual Book Club -- free
Purchase tools (surveys, starter kits, etc.) at a discount
Receive advance notice of all educational and community building programs with limited participation
Submit nominations (including self-nominations) for Center for Companies That Care committees and Board of Directors
Receive a CARE bumper sticker and a Community of Caring seal for your website
Participate in the Community of Caring listserv and consult/collaborate with other Community of Caring members
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