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We have lots of "don't miss" opportunities for you. In this issue, you'll find:
- An invitation to hear Lori Healey, Mayor Daley's Chief of Staff at our October 14th Road Show, sponsored by KPMG: Best Practices Road Show
- An update on AIM High.This is the last call for mentors and sponsors for this unique, and highly acclaimed, program: AIM High
- Information on applying for the 2009 Honor Roll: 2009 Honor Roll
Please take note of the variety of opportunities you have to participate in Companies That Care activities....and join in.
We welcome your input, suggestions and thoughts. Call me at 312-661-1010!
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LAST CALL TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!
BECOME AN AIM HIGH MENTOR AND/OR SPONSOR FOR 2008-2009
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 Now is the time.
This is the last call for the 2008-2009 school year. We are recruiting AIM High sponsors and mentors for current 9th graders. Please contact David Fine (davidfine@companies-that-care.org) or call 312.661.1010 if you want to learn more or would like to:
Sponsor a Student...
with a tax-deductible contribution of $5000/year
for four years. Every student requires a
sponsor to be enrolled in the program.
Mentor a Student...
by organizing a team of dedicated volunteers
(3-5 employees per student). It takes
only 45 hours per year per team to
fully participate and make a critical difference in a student's life. Companies may mentor multiple students.
Here's what one mentor says:
"I deeply
believe that we can positively influence our student's lives. I recommend getting involved with
AIM High. Because it's a
four year program we're able to really connect with our students and stay
with them through their entire high school journey. The time
commitment is manageable. We meet with
the students every four to six weeks and email them in between. The team mentoring concept
works well. Although I was originally
skeptical, with everyone's busy schedules, it's good to know there's always other
people who can fill in for you. Because this
program directly addresses the educational "potholes" identified in a 2008 University of Chicago study, we know we're truly making a difference. And besides, mentoring is a
great way to get to know the people you work with."
Sponsor an Event...
Help support the AIM High program by sponsoring one of eight different events held each year.
Recruit a Colleague...
Forward this email to someone you know who might be interested in mentoring or sponsoring a student. If we all do a little, we can truly accomplish a lot!
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BEST PRACTICES ROAD SHOW OCTOBER 14th |
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KPMG to Host Chicago Road Show with Guest Speaker, Lori Healey, Mayor Daley's Chief of Staff
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
October 14th
303 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Register for the Road Show
- Hear why we need to care.
- Learn from and share Best Practices with other like-minded companies.
- Hear directly from the Mayor's office about the needs of our community and what you can do to participate in meeting those needs.
- Hear from Bruce Piller, Chicago Office Managing Partner about why KPMG chooses to be a Company That Cares.
- Meet people with whom you share common interests.
We look forward to continuing our string of successful Road Shows and thank KPMG for being a sponsor.
For more information on what promises to be a worthwhile learning and networking opportunity, please click here: Best Practices Road Show or call 312.661.1010.
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HONOR ROLL '09: APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1st |
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Are you a Company That Cares? Do you embrace the 10 Characteristics of a Company That Cares? Do you want to expand your talent pool and shout out your best practices? If so, you'll want to apply to be named to the Company That Cares Honor Roll. This national list is announced in the Wall Street Journal each year. The Companies That Care Honor Roll is unique. In keeping with our mission that ALL companies be companies that care, we don't limit the number of companies that can be on the Honor Roll. You are only competing against yourself.
If you are interested in learning more, but unable to participate in either webinar, we'd be happy to speak with you about the process. Just call us at 312.661.1010.
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SAVE DECEMBER 16th (12:00pm-1:00pm) FOR OUR NEXT VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB |
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On December 16th, we will discuss: Relentless Pursuit: A Year in the Trenches with Teach for America
"A revealing look inside a national phenomenon, Teach For America,
which, since its founding in 1990, has pursued one of the most
daring-and controversial-strategies for closing the educational
achievement gap between the richest and poorest students in the country."
This book is non-fiction that reads like fiction as it traces the lives of four teachers in their first year at Locke High School in Los Angeles.
Plan to join us!
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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. 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!
If you join now, your first benefit is a 20% discount to attend the Best Practices Road Show.
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