Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley 2018-2019 Annual Report by JA Mahoning Valley

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Board of Directors 2018-19

September 9, 2019

Ryan Pastore PNC Bank / JA Board Chair Vito Abruzzino Harrington, Hoppe, & Mitchell Michael Alexander Chemical Bank Tarik Awad Cohen & Company Frank Balog HBK CPAs and Consultants Katie Barca Thompson Insurance Group, LLC Cheryl Basista Retired, Youngstown City Schools Matthew Brophy 7 17 Credit Union Maureen Drummond TRu Consulting Megan Factor Beta Gamma Sigma, YSU Jonathon Fauvie Mercy Health Garrett Francis Vallourec Star Heather Fronk Huntington National Bank Julie Greene Greene Enterprises, LLC Kristina Herrmann Covelli Enterprises Chris Jaskiewicz HopeStar, LLC Ruthie King The Youngstown Chapter of the Links, Inc. Mike Kurish Associated School Employees Credit Union Betty Jo Licata Youngstown State UniversityWilliamson College of Business Administration Melissa Maki The Middlefield Banking Company Kelly Mavar Walmart George McDonnell Team Vets Cleaning Service Brian Mellott The Muransky Companies Brittany Mendez Sherman Creative Promotions Teresa Miller Mahoning Valley Development Corporation Kathy Mock United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley Sarra Mohn Jet Creative Chaney Nezbeth Youngstown State University Foundation Daniel Palmer Kent State University Trumbull Richard Palmer Farmers National Bank Maria Pappas Youngstown City Schools Genna Petrolla Eastgate Council of Regional Governments Amber Scimone Walmart James Sebastian Home Savings Bank Greg Sinchak D.W. Dickey & Son Hilltop Energy Inc. Elijah Stambaugh Illuminate Education Rajiv Teneja Rajiv Teneja, D.M.D., Inc. Chad Vavpetic AXA Advisors, LLC Holly Welch McGuffey PK-8 School Kathleen Worhatch KeyBank

Dear Friends, As we reflect on the past year, very few organizations make it 100 years, even fewer continue to grow and thrive as Junior Achievement has. We’re energized by what we’ve accomplished thanks to your investment. Junior Achievement has experienced incredible innovation and success. We’ve impacted 12,192 students, joined with new educators and schools, and partnered with more volunteers. We’ve piloted two programs-JA Inspire and JA Innovation Challenge-to equip students with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce and start a business. We are always looking for new ways to motivate young people to envision a successful future and to gain the skills needed to be contributing members of our community. Our partners are instrumental in keep us relevant, innovative, and engaging! Today’s youth are our future; their success is our success. As we look forward, we’re excited by what’s ahead. In 2019, we have established the inaugural JA College, Career and Trades Conference. A timesaving opportunity for 3,500 middle and high school students to conveniently gather information in one day. Over 250 representatives from local businesses, colleges and trades will be on hand to answer key questions ranging from college acceptance policies, job shadowing, internships, and employment. Together, we are building a generation of fiscally responsible, innovative, and workforce-ready young adults who are prepared to enter the real world with the skills and confidence needed to succeed. Let’s build! Sincerely,

Michele L. Merkel President

Ryan Pastore 18-19 Board Chair

Junior Achievement Staff Michele Merkel, President Nicole Fond, Program Manager Patty Stone, Ashtabula County District Manager Kim Urig, Program & Special Event Coordinator Brooke Lissy, Intern Jacob Guy, Intern

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley / Northwood Center 1601 Motor Inn Drive #305 Girard, Ohio 44420 phone: 330.539.5268 fax: 330.539.9550 email: michele.merkel@ja.org / web: http://warren-youngstown.ja.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/JAMahoningValley / Twitter: http://twitter.com/JAMV

Our Promise

Our Impact

Junior Achievement is one of the world’s largest nonprofits dedicated to addressing fundamental social and economic challenges of young people by educating and empowering them to transform their future and own their economic success.

HOURS OF JA CURRICULUM

Through the delivery of cutting-edge, experiential education in financial literacy, college and career readiness and entrepreneurship, JA enriches the ability of today’s youth to both engage in their own economic development and contribute to the strength of their families, communities and economies.

EDUCATIONPARTNERS

At Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, our vision is to give the next generation hope for the future. We connect our region’s young people with volunteer role models who guide them through relevant, hands-on learning experiences. We equip them with the skills needed to navigate success in an increasingly complex economy, like how to manage money, how to prepare for a career, and how to open and run a business. Together, we can help prepare the next generation to succeed. 2018-2019 School Year Warren-Youngstown.JA.Org

PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS

SCHOOLS

Our Students STUDENTS

12,192 UNDERSERVED STUDENTS*

8,492 COMMUNITY PARTNERS

373 Ashtabula

Columbiana

Mahoning

2,563 1,550 4,360 * Students attending schools with more than 70% free and reduced lunch .

Trumbull

3,719

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley reached 12,192 students in 604 classrooms during the 2018-2019 school year. Over 584 volunteers gave 87,252 contact hours of their time and talents to work with the young people in our community. These passionate volunteers, investors, educators, and local leaders are individuals who care enough to make a difference in a child’s life through the enrichment with the JA experience. For many children, experiencing JA is seeing an activity and visualizing a future where their dreams can become reality. We would like to thank all of our donors, volunteers, educators, board of directors and special event participants for helping to make our program year a success. We are grateful for the volunteers who devoted time and resources out of their busy work schedules to make a connection from the business world to the classroom. We appreciate their commitment to Junior Achievement. And of course, a very special thank you to all of our donors who made a financial contribution to Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley! Levels are determined by contributions received through Personal and In-Kind Contributions, Grants, Special Events, Sponsorships, and Volunteer Support July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019

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Platinum $10,000+

^Monetary Contributions / * In-Kind donations /BM) indicates JAMV Board of Directors __________________________________________________________________________________

The Ashtabula Foundation ^ Burton D. Morgan Foundation ^ Huntington Bank ^ The Youngstown Foundation ^

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation ^ FactSet Research Systems, Inc.^ Fibus Family Foundation ^ First Place Community Fund ^ Frances Schermer Charitable Trust ^ Gasser Chair Company ^ *

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Gold $5,000-$9,999

^Monetary Contributions / * In-kind donations/ (BM) indicates JAMV Board of Directors __________________________________________________________________________________

AT&T ^ Chemical Bank ^ The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley ^ Gazette Newspapers ^ * Home Savings Charitable Foundation ^ Inspired Catering by Kravitz * John F. Hynes and John D. Finnegan Foundation ^ Kent State University at Ashtabula * Lake City Plating ^ Nordson Corporation Foundation ^ The Pollock Company Foundation ^ Robert S. Morrison Foundation ^ The Thomases Family Endowment of the YAJF ^ Uber ^ Wells Fargo Foundation ^ William M. Neckerman Jr. Foundation ^ __________________________________________________________________________________

Silver $1,000-$4,999 ^Monetary Contributions / * In-Kind donations/ (BM) indicates JAMV Board of Directors __________________________________________________________________________________

7 17 Credit Union ^ Aimee and Lulu Seidel Foundation ^ Anne K. Christman Fund ^ ASHTA Chemicals, Inc. ^ Associated School Employees Credit Union ^ * A-Tech ^ AXA Foundation ^ Butech Bliss ^ The Cafaro Foundation ^ Centofanti Charitable Foundation ^ Citizens Charitable Foundation ^ Clyde and Marian Sluhan Memorial Foundation / Toledo Community Foundation ^ Cortland Bank ^

Taneja, Dr. Rajiv (BM) ^ * United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley ^ Urig, Chris and Kim ^ * Vavpetic, Chad, AXA Advisor (BM) ^ Walmart Supercenter #2369 ^ * Walter E. and Caroline H. Watson Foundation ^ Warren Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation ^ The Warren P. Williamson, Jr. Fund ^ Western Reserve Jr. Service League ^ William J. Bruder Trust ^ The Youngstown Foundation Support Fund ^ YSU Wean Summer Internship ^* YSU Williamson College of Business Administration ^ * ______________________________________________________________________________

Bronze $500-$999 ^Monetary Contributions / * In-Kind donations / (BM) indicates JAMV Board of Directors __________________________________________________________________________________

GDP Group Employees Foundation, Inc. ^ HBK CPAs and Consultants ^ Helen and Walter Bender Memorial Fund ^ Hot Dog Shoppe, Inc. ^ I.J. Van Huffel Fondation ^ Jane F. Lamb Charitable Foundation ^ The Jeff and Kimberly Simon Fund of The Youngstown Foundation ^ Kent State University at Trumbull * KeyBank Foundation ^ Kister Properties ^ Mayernick, Holly ^ * Merkel, Michele * The Muransky Companies ^ * Nancy Van Fossan Family Foundation ^ Patterson's Family Eye Care ^ Pizza Joe’s ^ * PNC Foundation ^ Rotunno, Kristine and Michael ^ Rotary Club of Boardman ^ Salem Community Foundation ^ The Schmutz Family Foundation ^ Sebo, Bob and Linda ^ Seeds, Joslin * Senator Maurice and Florence Lipscher Fund ^ Sokolov, Richard and Susan ^

Applebee’s Grill + Bar, Ashtabula ^ Chris Brecht State Farm Insurance ^ Cohen & Co. ^ Community First Credit Union ^ Conneaut Dairy Queen *

CoreCivic, Inc. ^ Covelli Enterprises, LLC * Cragon, Dawn ^ * DeBartolo Corporation ^ Douglas A. Emery Agency, Inc. ^ Fireline Inc. ^ Geneva-Liberty Steel Ltd. ^ Greenwood Chevrolet ^ InfoCision ^ Interstate Gas Supply (IGS) ^

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Bronze $500-$999 (continued)

^Monetary Contributions / * In-Kind donations / (BM) indicates JAMV Board of Directors __________________________________________________________________________________

Jet Creative ^ J R Hofstetter Family Jeweler * Kiwanis Club of Youngstown ^ Licata, Betty Jo (BM) ^* Molly Maid of Mahoning and Trumbull ^ * Nils and Janet Johnson Foundation ^ RT Vernal Paving, Inc. ^ Rotary Club and Foundation of Warren ^ Schwebel Family Foundation ^ Warren Kiwanis Club ^ Worhatch, Kathleen (BM) ^ YSU Cliffe College of Creative Arts ^ Yurchyk and Davis CPAs ^

Burger, Debra ^ Canteen Service of Steel Valley ^ Cardinal Credit Union ^ Carson, Christina ^ Charles MFG Co. ^ Clark Electric, Plumbing & HVAC ^ Coaches Burger Bar *

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Partners $100-$499

^Monetary Contributions / * In-Kind donations / (BM) indicates JAMV Board of Directors __________________________________________________________________________________

ABA Therapy Solutions, LLC ^ Abruzzino, John M. and Phyllis M. ^ Abruzzino, Vito (BM) ^ Advantage Video Production ^ Alexander, Michael (BM) ^ Allen's Pharmaserv ^ Andrews, Caroline R. ^ Andrico, Katherine ^ Apicella, Dr. Salvatore and Mrs. Alma ^ Armstrong * Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners ^ Ashtabula County Medical Center ^

Ashtabula County YMCA ^ Ashtabula Giant Eagle * Ashtabula Insurance Center^ Avalon Inn Resort and Spa * Awad, Tarik (BM) ^ Ballet Western Reserve * Balog, Frank (BM) ^ Barbati, Suzanne ^ Better Business Bureau of Mahoning Valley ^ Boardman Printing * BOC Water Hydraulics ^ Brant’s Apple Orchard ^ Brophy, Matthew (BM) ^ Bucci, Dave * Bula Auto Sales ^

Community Counseling Center ^ Compco Industries ^ Condo, Inc. ^ Conneaut Moose Lodge 472 ^ Conneaut Savings Bank ^ Coombs, Frederick and Janet ^ Corlett, Roger ^ Costello, Thomas and Janet ^ Country Club Rehabilitation Campus at Ashtabula ^ Crawford, Angela ^ Dawson, Jenny ^ Dechellis, Enzo ^ Delta Railroad Construction, Inc. ^ Demshar Eaton CPA ^ DeSalvo Construction ^ DiYorio Charitable Foundation ^ Doliber, William ^ Dudley, Linda ^ EDM Management, Inc. ^ Eyster, David and Dianne ^ Feather, Carl * FirstEnergy Foundation ^ Fitness Together * Fleming, Atty. Alfred and Mrs. Suzanne ^ French, David and Patty ^ Frimerman/Stone, Larry and Patty ^ * Fronk, Heather (BM) ^ Giant Eagle #4018 Boardman ^ Giant Eagle #4051 Howland ^ Giant Eagle #4056 Jamestown ^ Giant Eagle #4075 Boardman Community ^ Giant Eagle #4078 Austintown ^ Giant Eagle #6385 Canfield ^ Giant Eagle Inc. (Corporate) ^ Gildone, Stephanie * Girl Scout Troop 80361 ^ Goll, Atty. Geoffrey ^

Great Clips, Canfield * Harrington, Hoppe and Mitchell, Ltd. ^ Hays Enterprises Inc. ^ HD Davis CPAs LLC ^ Holloway Insurance, Inc. ^ Holloway, Denise R. and John C. (BM) ^ Hull, Tina ^ Jean A. Wrightnour, O.D., Inc.^ Jet Stream International ^ Jones, Laura * Kaydo, Judy ^ Kehres, Tim ^ Kennsington Grille ^ King, Ruthie (BM) ^ Kiwanis Club of Boardman ^ Know Your Neighbor Block Watch ^ Kurish, Mike (BM) ^ Landis, Julie * Lantern of Saybrook ^ Leadership Ashtabula County, Inc. ^ The Links, Inc. Youngstown Chapter ^ The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake * Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation ^ Maki, Melissa (BM) ^* Marino, John and Lucille ^ McCorkle, Rhiannon ^ McCulloch, Robert ^ Mellot, Brian (BM) ^ * Mercy Health * Miller, Teresa (BM) ^ Mock, Kathy (BM)* Murphy's Consultants, Inc. ^ Nassief Auto Group ^ * Network for Good ^ Nezbeth, Chaney (BM) ^

OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology ^ * Old Firehouse Winery * Painseville Dental Group ^ Palmer, Daniel (BM) ^ Pappas, Maria (BM)^ Park, Kaitlin ^ Pastore, Ryan and Autumn (BM) ^ Patterson, Rep. and Mrs. John ^ Pintaric, Rachael ^ PNC Foundation Matching Gift Program ^

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Partners $100-$499 (continued) ^Monetary Contributions / * In-Kind donations / (BM) indicates JAMV Board of Directors __________________________________________________________________________________

Prodigal Media ^ Richmond Transportation ^ Ringer Screen Print ^ Rotary Club of Salem ^ Runyan, Jeralyn ^ Ryser, Thomas and Jeanette ^ Schaab, Phyllis and David ^ Sebastian, James (BM)^ * Seuffert, Christine ^ Sherman Creative Promotions, Inc. ^ Sherman, Bruce and Carol ^ Simon Morris and Esther Family Foundation of the YAJF ^ Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal ^ Sinchak, Gregory (BM) ^ Spread Eagle Tavern and Inn * State Road Occupational Medical Facility, LLC ^ Sublet, Rhonda ^ Team Office Technologies ^ Team Vets Cleaning Service, LLC ^ Thiry, Amanda ^ Thomas Fence Company ^ Thomas, Atty. James ^ Thompson Insurance/ Gibson Insurance ^ Torchlight Youth Mentoring Alliance ^ Transamerica Financial Advisors, Deanna Marchionda ^ TRu Consulting ^ Vallourec Star ^ Whitacre-Charles, Veronica ^ Widomski, Barbara and Phillip ^ Williams, Erin ^ Willner, Dr. Bruce ^ Women United! United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley ^ Woodforest National Bank ^ Youngstown Lions Club ^ Ziegler Heating ^ Zorn, William and Barbara ^ _____________________________________________________________________

Friends < $99 ^Monetary Contributions / * In-Kind donations / (BM) indicates JAMV Board of Directors _____________________________________________________________________

A. Louis Supply ^ Ambiance * Andover Bank ^ Adventure Zone * Angelo, Marcy ^ Baer Bigly, Linda S. ^ Baird Brothers * Barca, Katie (BM)^ Barto, Sherry ^ Basista, Cheryl (BM) ^* Bendis, Todd ^ Best Choice Products * Billig, Carol ^ Brown, Denise ^ Bruce, Dr. Martha Irene ^ Bulatko, Deborah ^ Camplese, Tricshia ^

Chasebi, Shanna ^ Chow Down Catering ^ Cintas ^ Coblitz, Stephanie ^ Coleman, Anne ^ Coller, Mary ^ Coloscimo, Brittany ^ Come Stay and Play Pet Resort * Costello-Barnes, Marcy ^ Crowe, Diane ^ Dale, Dawn ^ Davis YMCA * DeBaltzo, Michelle ^ Deltondo, Denise ^ DiPiero, Anzietta ^ Dobran, Emily ^

Drummond, Maureen (BM) ^ Dutton, Teri ^ Edelman, Debbie ^ Fauvie, Jonathon (BM) ^ Fersch, Shirley L. ^ Filipovich, Susan M. ^ Flake, Col. Mark ^ Fond, Nicole * Foust, Beverly ^ Gottron, Joshua ^ Greene, Julie (BM) ^ Grove, Elizabeth ^ Gullia, Jeannie T. ^ Gunger, Julia ^ Halcyon, A Harbor Speakeasy * Halman, Mary ^ Hennigan, Lavette E. ^ Herman, Jennifer ^ Hiltz, Tammy ^ Hines, Susan ^ Hoskens, Kristy ^ Iarocci, Atty. Nicholas ^ ID Networks ^ Jackson, Amanda ^ Johnston, Kristina ^ Jones, Darla ^ Kaydo, Carrie ^ Kelly, Liz ^ Kirk, Jessica ^ Kothera, Jack and Elaine ^ Lizzy James Jewelry* Lowery, William and Darlene ^

Lucente, Sondra ^ Mahoning County Juvenile Court ^ Mahoning Valley Scrappers * Manteghi, Jennifer ^ Marshall's Tire and Automotive, Inc. ^ Maruszak, Carol ^ McCleery, Tom and Laura ^ McCorkle, Carol ^ McCorkle, Cyndi ^ McCorkle, Riqui ^ McGinnis, Kellie ^ Miku, David and Beckie ^ Mills, Jodi ^ Mitcham, Michelle ^ Montero, Aurea ^ Morris, Caz ^ Nicholas, Patricia ^ Opera Western Reserve * Oriental Trading Company * Ortiz, Jamie ^ Palo, Brita ^ Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel ^ Petrolla, Genna (BM) ^ Phantoms Hockey * Playall Awards and Engraving * Presjak, Carol ^ Putt, Louise ^ Ramunno, Louis A. ^ Reid, Tiffany ^ Rennick Meat Market * Richman, Angela ^ Ridgway, William ^ Robles, Zach ^ Rotary Club of Canfield ^ Route 20 Auto Sales ^ Rowbothan, Sharon ^ Sechler, Dawn ^ Sedorchak, Geri ^ Sees, Marylyn J. ^ Slimmer, Lori ^ Sylak, Wilma ^ Tapolcsanyi, Michelle ^ Tee's Dental Laboratory ^ Toot, Josh and Jami ^ Torres, Miquel ^ Van Loocke, Diane ^ Van Loocke, Rebecca ^ Vaughn, Tiffani ^ Vavpetic, Nick and Christine ^ Vrable-Bryan, Kathi ^ Wintz, Ryan and Amber ^

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JA Volunteers 2018-2019 Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley reached 12,192 students in 604 classrooms during the 2018-2019 school year. We salute our dedicated business and community mentors who so graciously give of themselves in the classroom and at our special events. Their impact on the students is measurable and offers a rich learning experience. Many thanks to these incredible volunteers and to the companies at which they work, and the institutions they attend. 584 volunteer mentors gave 87,252 mentorship hours of their time and talents to work with the young people in our community. *JA Board Member Abbott, Cathy; AT&T Abruzzino, Vito; Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd. * Adduci, Robert; Illuminate Education Adolphsen, Leann; Chemical Bank Aeppli, Lori; Community Volunteer Alexander, Michael; Chemical Bank * Allen, Chris; Vallourec Star Allison, Lindsay; FactSet Al-Sharif, Raneem; Liberty High School Andamasaris, Heather; Mahoning Valley College Access Program Andre, Jennifer; Heritage Cooperative Andrico, Katherine; Community Volunteer Armstrong, Stanley; Woodforest National Bank Asbury, Reece; Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Awad, Tarik; Cohen & Company * Bacon, Carlee; Springfield High School Baker, Pam; Girard Intermediate School Baker, Samantha; Liberty High School Baldwin, Eric; Citizens Bank Balella, Judin; Youngstown State University Balentine, Tracie; Community Volunteer Balog, Frank; HBK CPAs & Consultants * Barber, Allana; Liberty High School Barber, Dale; Roth, a Sodexo Company Bardol, Melanie; Liberty High School Barkley, Kristine; Huntington National Bank Battaglia, Lorie; Lake-Geauga United Head Start, Inc. Bayne, Clemon; Chemical Bank Beach, Rebekah; Business Equity Advisors, Inc. Beaudis, Lisa; Diabetes Center Begalla, Julianna; Cortland Bank Behon, James; Huntington National Bank Bendis, Todd; Lake City Plating Benedict, Brian; Youngstown Pipe & Steel, LLC Benedict, Michelle; Community Volunteer Benkowski, Krystin; Federated Investors, Inc. Bennett, Jason; Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Bertuzzi, Becky, VEC, Inc. Bianco, Tracy; 7 17 Credit Union Bidwell, Brian; City of Conneaut Blake, Gabrielle; Howland High School Blake, Toussaint; Chemical Bank Bledsoe, Kennedy; Cardinal Mooney HS Blews, Aubrey; Cardinal Credit Union Bogardus, David; Erie Bank Boivin, Thomas; Huntington National Bank Bonanno, Eugene; Community Volunteer Bonnema, Jami; Huntington National Bank Boros, Karen; Associated School Employees Credit Union Borza, Jessica; Thomas P. Miller & Associates Boyce, Ryan; Real Surrounding Beauty, LLC Braden, Mary; Lakeview Federal Credit Union Bradley, Shelly; AT&T Brantley, Riley; Liberty High School Brazile, Tonya; Huntington National Bank Brecht, Chris; State Farm Insurance Briell, Jason; Hubbard Middle School Brophy, Matthew; 7 17 Credit Union * Brown, Jennifer; Community Volunteer Brown, Noah; East Palestine High School Bucci, Melissa; Community Volunteer Bundy, Amanda; Huntington National Bank Burch, Rachel; Conneaut Savings Bank Burdette, Katie; Vallourec Star Burgess, William; Kent State University Burton, Jill; AT&T

Butto, Dana; Trumbull County Educational Service Center Camplese, Alex; Community Volunteer Cann, William; Litco International, Inc. Cannon, Bonnie; Huntington National Bank Capezzuto, Jennifer; The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods Caputo, Samuel; Mahoning County Educational Service Center Carbon, Mary; Community Volunteer Carcelli, Jared; Poland Seminary High School Carpenter, Stephen; Huntington National Bank Carroll, Ashley; Community Volunteer Cecil, William; Liberty High School Centofanti, Macy; Springfield High School Chahine, John; Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Charles, Ronni; Henderson Memorial Public Library Chopp, Carly; Youngstown State University Christian, Carmella; University Hospitals Christie, Melanie; Cortland Bank Church, Greg; Greater Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce Clark, Elaine; Springfield High School Clark, Jemmell; Huntington National Bank Clark, William; Roth, a Sodexo Company Cleghorn, Julie; Chemical Bank Cohol, Amanda; AT&T Colangelo, Tom; Pizza Joe's Corporate Center Coleman, Anne; FactSet Coleman, Harlie; Crestview High School Coleman, Sophawnia; United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley Conkle, Terra; Community Volunteer Coombs, Frederick; Community Volunteer Coombs, Janice; Community Volunteer Cooper, Carrie; YMCA - Ashtabula Cope, Cami; Giant Eagle Costello, Christina; Youngstown State University Coulter, Nicole; Warren Police Department Courville, Aaron; IGS Energy Cox, Lexie; Liberty High School Cragon, Dawn; Ashtabula County Creed, Dan; Mega-Byte Computer Services Cross, Connilyn; Kent State University Crown, Melissa; Chemical Bank Cruz, Ricardo; General Motors Company Cumberworth, Kathy; 7 17 Credit Union Cummins, Jessica; Citizens Bank Cunningham, Ernest; Edward Jones Czajkowski, Alexis; Liberty High School Dana, Richard; Kent State University Danyi, Joseph; Youngstown Computer, LLC D'Apolito, Melissa; Community Volunteer Darocha, Robyn; Associated School Employees Credit Union Davidson, Edith; Community Volunteer Davis, Mary; Crestview High School Dawes, William; Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Dawson, Sara; Woodforest National Bank DeBee, Aaron; Community Volunteer DeCenso, Nicole; First National Bank DeLauder, Kristy; Community Volunteer Delluomo, Gianna; Community Volunteer Delluomo, Jeff; Community Volunteer Denham, Christina; Citizens Bank Denman, Kelli; The Avalon Inn Detwiler, Roseann; Chemical Bank

Diaz, Angelica; United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley DiMaiolo, Ava; Springfield High School Dobran, Emily; ACCESS Dolan, Amanda; Kent State University Doliber, Bill; SCORE Ducro, J.P.; Ducro Funeral Services Duncko, Joseph; The Event Discovery Company Duskey, Angela; HD Davis CPAs, LLC Early, Delaney; East Palestine High School Eazor, Deborah; Cortland Bank Ebert, Zachary; Springfield High School Ebling, Sharon; Associated School Employees Credit Union Eddy, Samuel; Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Edwards, Diana; Chemical Bank Edwards, Lori; Associated School Employees Credit Union Edwards, Nathan; Citizens Bank Eggleston, Robert; Mahoning County Educational Service Center Elliott, Connor; East Palestine High School Elouaddi, Fatima; Liberty High School Elston, Patricia; Citizens Bank English, Ken; Edward Jones Estafen, Tom; IGS Energy Ethridge, Amara; Liberty High School Evans, Joel; University of Mount Union Fabian, Nancy; Associated School Employees Credit Union Fader, Jenna; Liberty High School Fairbanks, Chrystal; Erie Bank Fambro, Shareda; Chemical Bank Fauvie, Jonathon; Mercy Health * Favre, Camille; 7 17 Credit Union Fernholz, Patrick; AT&T Figley, Timothy; Community Volunteer Fond, Nicole; Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc. Foote, Carl; Aflac Ford, Kaneesha; United Methodist Community Center Foster, Jessica; Cohen & Company Foster, Jim; The Middlefield Banking Company Foster, Kimberly; Chemical Bank Frantz, Ryan; Roth, a Sodexo Company Fronczak, Karen; Community Counseling Center Fronk, Heather; Huntington National Bank * Fuscoe, Rita; Citizens Bank Fusillo, Deanna; Sassy Girl Media, LLC Gabriela, Simone; FactSet Gady, Jillian; Springfield High School Gaetano, Jean; Vallourec Star Gallagher-Schranz, Amber; Community Volunteer Garcia, Matthew; East Palestine High School Gasser, Jennifer; Gasser Chair Company, Inc. Geffert, Judith; Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Geidner, Cheryl; Associated School Employees Credit Union Ghiz, Paula; Kent State University Gibbs, James; Eastern Gateway Community College Gibbs, Janel; Citizens Bank Gilbert, Kimberly; Associated School Employees Credit Union Gilbert, Noah; Youngstown State University Gilchrist, Nysa; Liberty High School Gildone, Stephanie; Conneaut Public Library Gilk, Natalee; Cortland Bank Gilliland, Timber; IGS Energy Gist, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keal; NYO Property Group

Gonzales, Valerie; Kent State University Goodnight, Christina; Andover Bank Goodson, Collette; YMCA - Ashtabula Gottron, Josh; U.S. Bank Greene, Imani; Howland High School Greene, Julie; Community Volunteer * Griffin, Annette; YMCA - Ashtabula Grilli, Virginia; Community Volunteer Grinstein, Deborah; Farmers Trust Company Grossen, Marcy; Youngstown State University Gulley, Christopher; Liberty High School Gullia, Jeannie; The Color Cut Bar Salon Studios Gushura, Amanda; North American Dental Group Guy, Jacob; Youngstown State University Guy, Schaelee; East Palestine High School Hall, Christina; Chemical Bank Hamper, Michael; Lemire and Hamper, LLC Hanley, Mikayla; Springfield High School Hanuschak, Elena; Chemical Bank Hardman, Rachael; Community Volunteer Harman, Mark; AT&T Harper, Heidi; Champion Local School District Haustman, Leah; Woodforest National Bank Haynie, Steven; Weathersfield Local School District Heck, Kyla; Springfield High School Helco, Alyssa; Liberty High School Hickman, Karen; Chemical Bank Hiltz, Nick; Community Volunteer Hiltz, Tammy; Community Volunteer Hlaudy, Sarah; Liberty High School Hochschild, Jamie; Andover Bank Hoffman, Megan; Springfield High School Hoffman, Owen; FactSet Hohos, Ashley; Community Volunteer Holdridge, Shannon; Community Volunteer Hollis, Georgia; Walmart Holloway, Denise; Trumbull County Educational Service Center * Holt, Denise; GPD Group Hooley, Justin; East Palestine High School Horvath, Madison; Springfield High School Houck, Alison; Simon Roofing Hovis, Stephanie; Hovis Image War, LLC Hryb, Jacob; Poland Seminary High School Huff, Kristen; Community Volunteer Hull, Sherri; Cortland Bank Huston, Sandy; Community Volunteer Iarocci, Nicholas; Ashtabula County Courthouse Izzo, LuAnne; Huntington National Bank Jackson, Richard; ASHTA Chemicals Janis, Heidi; IGS Energy Javersak, Noreen; Woodforest National Bank Jerome, Alexander; AIM Transportation Solutions Jewell, Lori; Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Johnson, Alexa; Giant Eagle Johnson, Christy; Cortland Bank Johnson, Darlene; East Palestine City School District Johnson, Jennifer; Community Volunteer Jones, Jennifer; Home Savings Jones, Scott; Home Savings Jordan, Helene; Hubbard Middle School Jordan, Pam; Erie Bank Josef, Mark; First Energy Corp Kalil, Eli; Kent State University Karman, Melissa; Community Volunteer Karzmer, Jonah; The Karzmer Insurance Agency, LLC Kassawat, Zachariah; Poland Seminary High School Keene, Janet; Lyle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. Kennedy, Jennifer; Cortland Bank Kennedy, Reilly; Liberty High School Kerns, Rachel; Habitat for Humanity International Khoury, Agata; Community Volunteer King, Ruthie; The Links, Incorporated, Youngstown * Klapac, Andrew; Youngstown State University

Klempay, Elaine; Apria Healthcare Kliem, Mackenzie; Springfield High School Klindworth, Deana; Community Volunteer Klotz, Tyler; Roth, a Sodexo Company Knight, Jared; Poland Seminary High School Knowles, Jeremiah; S & B Floor Covering Koch, Niki; Chemical Bank Kosek, Kylee; Springfield High School Kowal, Karen; Citizens Bank Koziel, Kyle; Poland Seminary High School Kozlowski, Casey; Ashtabula County Krajewski, Thomas; Applebee's Grill + Bar Kramer, Daniel; Poland Seminary High School Kravitz, Solomon; Kravitz Deli Krawchyk, Jordan; Community Volunteer Kreatsoulas, Debbie; Community Volunteer Kristan, Stephen; AT&T Krisuk, Kamila; Hubbard Middle School Kukla, Justin; Springfield High School Kurish, Michael; Associated School Employees Credit Union * Lamp, Leslie; IGS Energy Landsberger, Judith; Springfield High School Larabee, Donald; Kent State University Lariccia, Natalie; Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Larson, Judy; Huntington National Bank Latronica, Gianna; Springfield High School Latva, Amanda; Conneaut Public Library Lebzelter, Bob; Community Volunteer Leedy, Rachel; HBK CPAs & Consultants Leetch, Susan; Chemical Bank Lehtonen, Amanda; Conneaut Savings Bank Leipply-Caban, Sarah; Springfield High School Leitza, Tyler; CrossFit Southern Park Leonelli, Kaitlyn; Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC Lewis, Danyell; Citizens Bank Liddle, Julie; Community Volunteer Lilly, Nicholas; Kent State University Lima, Raphael; FactSet Lindesmith, Rachel; First Energy Corp Lissy, Brooke; Youngstown State University Lister, Dustin; Jimcor Agencies Lister, Shelby; The Horace Mann Companies L'Italien, Patti; Community Volunteer Loboy, Debra; Community Volunteer LoCastro, Angelo; 7 17 Credit Union Loew, Jaime; Woodforest National Bank Luke, Karen; Chemical Bank MacDonald, Juliet; Community Volunteer Mady, Tara; Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau Magni, Shelley; Commercial Metal Forming Maki, Melissa; The Middlefield Banking Company * Malone, Maggie; Liberty High School Mancini, David; Huntington National Bank Marchionda, Deanna; Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Maro, Beth-Ann; Cafaro Marzano, Dina; Community Volunteer Mason, Mary; Springfield High School Masters, Stephanie; Chemical Bank Mavar, Kelene; Walmart * Mayernick, Holly; Infinity Resources Mayle, Brandon; Roth, a Sodexo Company McAuley, Jeffrey; Poland Seminary High School McBride, Laura; Springfield Local School District McBride, Makenzie; Liberty High School McCale, Cheryl; Citizens Bank McCallum, Karen; Boardman Park McCauley, Melissa; Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities McClain, Karla; Community Volunteer McCkeery, Tom; CR Electric, Inc. McConnell, Beth; Huntington National Bank

McCoy, Emmitt; Cortland Bank McDonald, Cheryl; Andover Bank McDonnell, George; Team Vets Cleaning Service * McIntosh, Amanda; First Energy Corp McIntosh, Brinton; First Energy Corp McNickle, Sarah; Youngstown State University McTrustry, Caitlyn; East Palestine High School McTrustry, Mark; Centenary United Methodist Church McVoy, Angel; State Road Medical Medina, John; Avanti Medical Solutions and Distribution, LLC Mellott, Brian; The Muransky Companies * Melnik, Sean; Kent State University Merkel, Michele; Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Inc. Metzinger, Michael; HBK CPAs & Consultants Miller, Jeffrey; Walmart Miller, Sydney; Springfield High School Miller, Teresa; Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corp. * Miller, Trina; Huntington National Bank Milligan, Matt; Advantage Video Production Milone, Alicia; Liberty High School Mistovich, Joyce; The Butler Institute of American Art Mixon, Jaliyah; East Palestine High School Mock, Kathy; United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley * Mock, Michael; Chemical Bank Modelski, Chris; Roth, a Sodexo Company Mohn, Sarra; Jet Creative * Mohney, Caitlin; East Palestine High School Mohney, Joshua; East Palestine High School Mollenkopf, David; Crabb Insurance Agency, Inc. Mollette, Cynthia; Lake City Plating Moncrief, Dominique; Country Club Rehabilitation Montella, Jennifer; Chemical Bank Montgomery, John; Huntington National Bank Moore, Brian; East Palestine Police Department Moran, Joseph; Youngstown Police Department Morehead, Deanna; Vallourec Star Morrow, Erica; AT&T Mullen, Nathan; Morris Financial Group Mumaw, Jason; Turning Technologies Muoio, Brian; Huntington National Bank Murray, Andrea; Hubbard Middle School Myers, Cassie; Community Volunteer Nakley, Anthony; Youngstown State University Narducci, Michael; ProHelp Narducci Realty Needs, Julie; Sustainable Opportunity Development Center, Inc. Newman, Julia; Community Volunteer Nichols, Chelsea; Cardinal Credit Union Nielsen, Mandy; Citizens Bank Nittoli, Judy; Mercy Health Nitzsky, Nicole; Chemical Bank Norris, Teresa; Chemical Bank Norton, Joanie; Conneaut Middle School Null, Audrey; Salem High School Alumni Association Nungesser, Randy; Huntington National Bank Oakes, Samantha; Eagle Loan Company Ocasio, Grimilda; Community Volunteer Oesch, Jennifer; AT&T Olenych, Jeff; New York Life Insurance Company O'Nesti, Ryan; FactSet Opencar, Karyssa; Roth, a Sodexo Company Ortiz, Jamie; American Electric, LLC O'Shaughnessy, Braeden; Poland Seminary High School Owens, John; United Methodist Community Center Palguta, Rachel; Huntington National Bank Palmer, Daniel; Kent State University * Papa, Christine; Roth, Blair, Roberts, Strasfeld & Lodge Parente, Rocco; Poland Seminary High School Parsons, Nick; Youngstown State University

Pasha, Ginny; United Way of Trumbull County Pastore, Ryan; PNC Bank * Pastore, Sylvia; Cortland Bank Patrick, Nicole; Citizens Bank Patrone, Antonello; IBM Corporation Patrone, Marisa; Liberty High School Patrone, Marrissa; Community Volunteer Patterson, Judee; Chemical Bank Pegues, Kyowa; Chemical Bank Pelyak, Vicki; Associated School Employees Credit Union Perts, Raymond; Lake City Plating Peterson, David; First Energy Corp Petrolla, Genna; Eastgate Regional Council of Governments * Petrony, Mari; Community Volunteer Pham, Thao; Youngstown State University Piacquadio, Joe; Chemical Bank Pickett, Madyson; East Palestine High School Platt, Stephanie; Financial Services Outsourcing Solutions Pleasant, Jolena; IGS Energy Poindexter, Rhonda; Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Politsky, Elaine; Thompson Insurance Group Powell, John; Youngstown State University Powers, Justin; United States Polo Association Pratt, Chris; The Middlefield Banking Company Prior, Madyson; Springfield High School Purola, Wynona; KeyBank Ranelli, Lauren; Springfield High School Rankinen, Danielle; Conneaut Savings Bank Raskin, Marlon; IGS Energy Ratican, Sean; Ashtabula County Port Authority Raver, Daniel; Youngstown State University Ray, Thomas; AT&T Reeher, Amy; Trumbull County Soil & Water Conservation District Reel, Lisa; Chemical Bank Reinhardt, Lauren; Huntington National Bank Rhein, Abbey; Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd. Rice, Lindsey; Kent State University Richardson, Amanda; First Energy Corp Ritter, James; Kent State University Robin, Theresa; AT&T Ross, Sarah; Liberty High School Rossi, John; Youngstown State University Rossi-Dailey, Hayley; Citizens Bank Rotunno, Kristine; Community Volunteer Ruane, Max; Lake City Plating Rummel, Elisa; AT&T Ruozzo, Kayla; Huntington National Bank Rupert, Jean; Cortland Bank Russell, Victor; Apprisen Russo, Jennifer; Community Volunteer Rutushin, Sara; Roth, a Sodexo Company Sabatini, Michael; Youngstown State University Sabrin, Jeffrey; Community Volunteer Sahli, Heather; Mahoning Valley Scrappers Sahli, Susan; Youngstown State University Salter, Lisha; United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley Sanders, Kara; Woodforest National Bank Sandison, Carol; Huntington National Bank Sandusky, Allison; Huntington National Bank Sangregorio, Brenna; The Avalon Inn Santell, Tim; Performance Commmunications, LLC Schippert, Kristina; Chemical Bank Schmitt, Melissa; Chemical Bank Schneider, Kimberly; Hubbard Middle School Schranz, Amber; Community Volunteer Schrock, Michael; Chemical Bank Scimone, Amber; Walmart *

Scudier, Michael; Chemical Bank Urig, Kimberly; Junior Achievement of Mahoning Segool, Daniel; Chemical Bank Valley, Inc. Seminara, Joe; Pizza Joe's Corporate Center Valentin, Lindsay; Chemical Bank Seminara- DeToro, Katie; Pizza Joe's Corporate Valerio, Beth; Home Savings Center Vallas, Lisa; Chemical Bank Seminara-Tomczky, Jessica; Pizza Joe's Corporate Valsi, Leslie; Chemical Bank Center Varian, Dylan; IGS Energy Senor, Eric; Andover Bank Varney, Nik; Lake City Plating Sergi, Marisa; Red Head Wine Vavpetic, Chad; AXA Advisors, LLC * Serra, Gianna; Youngstown Business Incubator Vendemia, William; Youngstown State University Shaffer, Kathleen; Ducro Funeral Services Villani, Joey; Poland Seminary High School Shaffer, Lindsey; Community Volunteer Vinion, Christine; Roth, a Sodexo Company Sharif, Raneem; Liberty High School Vogrin, Felisa; Woodforest National Bank Shelton, Christine; Youngstown State University Vogrin, Patricia; Woodforest National Bank Sherry, Parker; East Palestine High School Volpini-Hann, Stephanie; Youngstown State Shirley, Daniel; Woodforest National Bank University Sigler, Jennifer; AT&T Vrable-Bryan, Kathleen; Mahoning County Soil & Silvashy, Ryan; Falcon Foundry Water Conservation District Simerlink, Justin; Arconic Niles Operations Vukovich, Trisha; Chemical Bank Simpson, David; Community Volunteer Wagner-Buckley, Megan; Vallourec Star Singer, Justin; Erie Bank Walsh, Kaitlyn; Mahoning Valley Scrappers Slater, William; J.M. Verostko, Inc. Wardle, Sean; Roth, a Sodexo Company Smith, Lindsay; Springfield High School Warner, Gregory; North Star Critical Care LLC Smith, Maddie; YMCA - Ashtabula Warren-Tolios, Dana; Chemical Bank Smith, Melanie; HD Davis CPAs, LLC Waters, Terry; Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Smith, Natalie; Chemical Bank Weinreber, Madison; Liberty High School Smith, Nathan; Pelorus Financial Werle, Simon; Huntington National Bank Smith, Whitney; Community Volunteer Wessell, Stefanie; Gazette Newspapers Smolnik, Amy; Giant Eagle Whalen, Brandy; Citizens Bank Solvesky, Katie; Merrill Lynch Wealth Management White, Megan; J.M. Verostko, Inc. Srivastava, Chirag; FactSet Williams, Robert; AT&T Stabi, Jennifer; Community Volunteer Williamson, Kristin; Community Volunteer Stambaugh, Elijah; Illuminate Education * Williamson, Shar'Da; Liberty High School Stanko, Kennedy; Youngstown State University Wilms, Scott; Cohen & Company Steer, Matthew; Youngstown State University Wilson, Kristina; Chemical Bank Steines, Joseph; GPD Group Winchell, Mark; AC 503 Corp. Stephens, Brad; Salem Public Library Winch-Korff, Mary; Stratos Wealth Partners Stephens, Kristina; The Middlefield Banking Wintz, Amber; ASHTA Chemicals Company Wolfe, Jessica; Community Volunteer Stevens, Megan; Sherman Creative Promotions Wonner, Lexi; Springfield High School Stevenson, Kasie; Community Volunteer Woodin, Morgan; Kent State University Stickle, Jessica; Turning Technologies Woods, Asyria; Liberty High School Stinson, Jordan; Woodforest National Bank Woods, Katherine; Chemical Bank Stockburger, Richard; Tech Belt Energy Innovation Worhatch, Kathleen; KeyBank * Center Yacovone, Ernie; Roth, a Sodexo Company Stone, Patricia; Junior Achievement of Mahoning Yacovone, Steve; Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Valley, Inc. Consolidated Strawbridge-Foerster, Kimberly; Citizens Bank Yaist, Deena; AT&T Stress, Jonathan; Huntington National Bank Yanacos-Clark, Lori; Choffin Career & Technical Strong, Adelaide; Community Volunteer Center Strong, Brad; Community Volunteer Yasin, Maysoon; Woodforest National Bank Sullivan, Hailey; Roth, a Sodexo Company Young, Dylan; Liberty High School Sullivan, Sherri; Family Pride of Northeast Ohio Young, Nadiya; Cardinal Credit Union Sybelnik, Frank; PNC Bank Zador, Christopher; FactSet Sykes, Lamar; Defense Finance and Accounting Zappitelli, Joseph; AXA Advisors, LLC Service Zickefoose, Robin; Chemical Bank Sylak, Daniel; Youngstown State University Zigdon, Donny; Lake City Plating Taafe, Tim; Hubbard Middle School Zillenger, Jacob; Advantage Video Production Tabus, Jocelyn; HD Davis CPAs, LLC Zito, Jessica; State Road Medical Taddei, Vince; DICK's Sporting Goods, Inc. Zuvic, Vesna; Community Volunteer Tadlock, Ruth; AT&T Taneja, Rajiv; Rajiv Taneja DMD, Inc. * Thomas, David; Ashtabula County Thomas, Hannah; Kent State University Thompson, Justin; Ferrante Winery Tipton, Lindsay; Vallourec Star Tobin, Kelly; Huntington National Bank Tobin, Matthew; FactSet Trenn, Jordan; First Federal Lakewood 1601 Motor Inn Drive # 305 | Girard, OH 44420 Trotter, Laurie; Mahoning County Educational Phone: 330.539.5268 Service Center Visit our website: warren-youngstown.ja.org Tsudis, Athena; Community Volunteer

Participating Schools

2018-2019 Academic Year

Ashtabula County

Trumbull County

Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus (1) Conneaut High School (1) Conneaut Middle School (27) Geneva High School (1) Geneva Middle School (12) Grand Valley High School (1) Grand Valley Middle School (10) Jefferson Area Junior High School (8) Jefferson Area Senior High School (2) Lakeshore Primary School (5) Lakeside High School (1) Lakeside Junior High School (20) Pymatuning Valley High School (6) Pymatuning Valley Middle School (8) Wallace H. Braden Middle School (10)

Badger High School (1) Champion High School (9) Champion Middle School (2) E.J. Blott Elementary School (4) Girard Intermediate School (18) Girard Jr./Sr. High School (12) Howland High School (2) Howland Middle School (7) Hubbard High School (1) Hubbard Middle School (24) John F. Kennedy Catholic School (4) LaBrae High School (2) LaBrae Intermediate School (8) Lakeview Elementary School (5) Lakeview High School (7) Lakeview Middle School (2) Liberty High School (17) Lordstown High School (6) McDonald High School (6) Mineral Ridge High School (2) Niles McKinley High School (1) Niles Middle School (1) Prospect Elementary School (11) Southington Local School (8) STEAM Academy of Warren (4) Trumbull Career & Technical Center (1) Victory Christian School (1) W.S. Guy Middle School (24) Warren G. Harding High School (1) YWCA Mahoning Valley-Warren Branch (3)

Columbiana County

Beaver Local Elementary School (5) Beaver Local High School (5) Buckeye Elementary School (19) Crestview Elementary School (4) East Palestine High School (1) East Palestine Middle School (24) McKinley Elementary School (5) Southeast Elementary School (12) United Local Elementary School (4)

Mahoning County

Akiva Academy (3) Austintown Elementary School (16) Austintown Fitch High School (39) Boardman Center Intermediate School (1) Boardman Glenwood Junior High School (16) Boardman High School (11) Campbell Memorial High School (2) Canfield High School (2) Cardinal Mooney High School (1) Chaney High School (5) Choffin Career & Technical Center (3) Holy Family School (13) Jack and Jill of America, Inc.-Youngstown Chapter (1) Jackson-Milton Elementary School (2) Lowellville Jr./Sr. High School (3) Martin Luther King Elementary School (5) McKinley Jr./Sr. High School (2) Paul C. Bunn Elementary School (2) Poland Middle School-McKinley Elementary School (17) Poland Seminary High School (10) Poland Union Elementary School (5) South Range High School (1) Springfield Elementary School (11) St. Charles School (2) Stambaugh Charter Academy (6) Struthers Elementary School (7) Struthers High School (10) Struthers Middle School (12) United Methodist Community Center (1) Valley Christian School (1) Warriors Inc. (2) Western Reserve Local School (1) William Holmes McGuffey Elementary School (5)

( ) Number of JA programs Over 70% of students served by JAMV last year were LMI

2018-2019 Summary # of Students

Value to County Schools

Mahoning

4,360

$130,800

Trumbull

3,719

$116,400

Columbiana

1,550

$47,400

Ashtabula

2,563

$68,759

TOTAL

12,192

$363,359

# of Programs

# of Students

Elementary School

189

3,919

Middle School

240

5,239

High School

175

3,034

TOTAL

604

12,192

Mentorship Hours JA Volunteers

87,252 584

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley / Northwood Center 1601 Motor Inn Drive #305 Girard, Ohio 44420 phone: 330.539.5268 / fax: 330.539.9550 / email: michele.merkel@ja.org web: warren-youngstown.ja.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/JAMahoningValley / Twitter: @JAMV / Instagram: @JAMahoning

2018-19 Board of Directors Cheryl Basista, Cardinal Mooney High School

EXECUTIVE

Matthew Brophy, 7 17 Credit Union

Board Chair

Maureen Drummond, TRu Consulting

Ryan Pastore, PNC Bank

Megan Factor, Beta Gamma Sigma

Chair Elect

Jonathon Fauvie, Mercy Health

Melissa Maki, The Middlefield Banking Company

Garrett Francis, Vallourec Star

George McDonnell, Team Vets Cleaning Service

Heather Fronk, Huntington National Bank

Chris Jaskiewicz, Hopestar, LLC

Julie Greene, Greene Enterprises, LLC

Vice Chair

Kristina Herrmann, Covelli Enterprises

Chad Vavpetic, AXA Advisors, LLC

Denise Holloway, Trumbull County Educational Service Center

Vice Chair

Mike Kurish, Associated School Employees Credit Union Brittany Mendez, Sherman Creative Promotions Teresa Miller, Mahoning Valley Economic Development Vice Chair Corporation Melissa Maki, The Middlefield Banking Company Treasurer

Ruthie King, The Youngstown Chapter of the Links, Inc.

Greg Sinchak, D.W. Dickey & Son Hilltop Energy, Inc.

Betty Jo Licata, YSU Williamson College of Business Administration

Co-Treasurer Tarik Awad, Cohen & Company

Kelly Mavar, Walmart

Secretary

Brian Mellott, The Muransky Companies

Kathleen Worhatch, KeyBank

Kathy Mock, United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT STAFF Michele Merkel, President Nicole Fond, Program Manager Kim Urig, Program & Special Events Coordinator Patty Stone, Ashtabula County District Manager Brooke Lissy, Intern

Sarra Mohn, Jet Creative Chaney Nezbeth, YSU Foundation Daniel Palmer, Kent State University Trumbull Richard Palmer, Farmers National Bank Maria Pappas, Youngstown City Schools Genna Petrolla, Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Amber Scimone, Walmart

Jacob Guy, Intern

James Sebastian, Home Savings Bank Elijah Stambaugh, Illuminate Education

DIRECTORS

Rajiv Taneja, Rajiv Taneja DMD, Inc.

Vito Abruzzino, Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd.

Holly Welch, McGuffey PK-8

Michael Alexander, Chemical Bank Frank L. Balog, HBK CPAs & Consultants Katie Barca, Thompson Insurance Group, LLC

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley / Northwood Center 1601 Motor Inn Drive #305 Girard, Ohio 44420 / phone: 330.539.5268 fax: 330.539.9550 / email: michele.merkel@ja.org / web: warren-youngstown.ja.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/JAMahoningValley / Twitter: http://twitter.com/JAMV

Job Shadow AT&T JOB SHADOW PROGRAM 

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AT&T Aspire, a $100 million initiative to promote high school success and workforce readiness, includes the AT&T/JA Worldwide Job Shadow Initiative — a landmark commitment to inspire students to succeed in school, leading to success in careers and in life. An alarming number of students with passing grades are dropping out of high school. They simply don’t see the relevance of their school work today to their future life success. AT&T is working with Junior Achievement to execute a five-year national job shadow initiative, giving 100,000 students a chance to see firsthand the types of careers are within their reach and job skills they will need to succeed. The AT&T effort is the largest corporate job shadowing partnership that Junior Achievement has launched.

On March 27 2019, 88 high school students participated in an AT&T Job Shadow workshop at the Trumbull County Educational Service Center. The day-long program began with a breakfast and welcoming ceremony, after which the groups had four different breakout sessions, learning about how to write resumes, going on job interviews, a safety lesson about cell phone usage, and then a visit to learn about the cell tower engineering. The day wrapped up with lunch followed by a Family Feud-style review of the sessions.

Cathy Abbott, Shelly Bradley, Jill Burton, Amanda Cohol, Patrick Fernholz, Mark Harman, Stephen Kristan, Erica Morrow, Jennifer Oesch, Thomas Ray, Theresa Robin, Elisa Rummel, Jennifer Sigler, Ruth Tadlock, Robert Williams, Deena Yaist

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS Chalker High School Champion High School Hubbard High School Joseph Badger High School Lakeview High School Lordstown High School Mineral Ridge High School Niles High School

Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA in a Day Beaver Local Elementary On April 26th, 2019, five Kindergarten classes of 112 Students at Beaver Local Elementary received the JA Ourselves program. JA Ourselves introduced the students to the intersection of financial literacy and early elementary grades social studies learning objectives. Through hands-on classroom activities, the program provided students with an introduction to personal economics and the choices consumers make to meet their needs and wants. It also introduced students to the role of money in society while providing them with practical information about earning, saving, and sharing money.

I like how the program has been developed to be child friendly. It is developmentally appropriate. Thank you! ~Kindergarten teacher

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Kristy DeLauder, Community Volunteer; Ashley Carroll, Community Volunteer; Melissa McCauley, Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities; Kasie Stevenson, Community Volunteer, Julia Newman, Community Volunteer

Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA in a Day Guy Liberty Junior High School On May 22th, 2019, 190 seventh and eight graders received Junior Achievement programming. The seventh grade had JA Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Future and the eighth grade had JA Economics for Success. JA Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Future offers middle school students practical information to help prepare them for the working world. Students developed the personal-branding and job-hunting skills needed to earn a job. JA Economics for Success gives students the information needed to build strong personal finances, a cornerstone to a happy, secure life. Students learned the importance of exploring career options based on their skills, interests, and values. They also learned about spending money within a budget; saving and investing wisely; and using credit cautiously.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Tracie Balentine, Community Volunteer; Aubrey Blews, Cardinal Credit Union; Jonathon Fauvie, Mercy Health*; Jennifer Gasser, Gasser Chair Company, Inc.; Jacob T. Guy, Youngstown State University; Heidi Janis, IGS Energy; Elaine Klempay, Apria Healthcare; Rachel Leedy, HBK CPAs and Consultants; Brooke Lissy, Youngstown State University; Anthony J. Nakley, Youngstown State University; Ryan Pastore, PNC Bank*; Jolena Pleasant, IGS Energy; Melanie Smith, HD Davis CPAs, LLC *JAMV Board of Directors Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA in a Day Blott Guy Elementary School On May 22nd, 2019, 25 Liberty High School students taught Junior Achievement programs to 180 5th and 6th grade students at Blott Guy Elementary School as part of the JA High School Hero program. The High School Heroes program is a service learning project that provides high school students the opportunity to become role models by teaching and empowering elementary students within their school district. High School Heroes work in teams to mentor students with hands-on, interactive lessons to students centered around work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. This experience is not only fun, but helps high school students learn and practice soft skills needed to get a job! Fifth graders received JA Our Nation, where students were provided with practical information about the nation's free market system, and how it serves as an economic engine for businesses and careers. Sixth graders received JA Global Marketplace, where students learned to provide practical information about the key aspects of the global economy, what makes world trade work, and how trade affects students' daily lives.

THANK YOU TO OUR LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL HEROES Samantha Baker Allana Barber Melanie Bardol Riley Brantley William Cecil Lexie Cox Alexis Czajkowski Fatima Elouaddi

Amara Ethridge Jenna Fader Nyssa Gilchrist Chris Gulley Alyssa Helco Sarah Hlaudy Reilly Kennedy Maggie Malone Makenzie McBride

Alicia Milone Marisa Patrone Sara Ross Raneem Al Sharif Madison Weinreber Shar'Da Williamson Asyria Woods Dylan Young

Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Future Boardman Glenwood Junior High On October 8th, 2018, 366 seventh grade students received JA programming at Boardman Glenwood Junior High School. JA Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Future provided students with practical information about preparing for the working world. Students explored potential careers, discovered the four factors to consider in choosing a career, and recognized basic job-hunting tools. Volunteer mentors from the community donated their time to visit the classrooms and teach the Junior Achievement programs. The program was underwritten by a donation from the Boardman Rotary and refreshments were provided by the Boardman Glenwood Junior High PTA.

I enjoyed JA a lot and like the kind of stuff we did to help me plan for my future. I learned how to make and use a resume. ~Ben H. BGJHS

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Vito Abruzzino, Harrington, Hoppe, & Mitchell, Ltd.; John Chahine, Merrill Lynch; Ernest Cunningham, Edward Jones; Edie Davidson, Community Volunteer; Sam Eddy, Merrill Lynch; Carl Foote, Aflac; Jennifer Gasser, Gasser Chair Co.; Timber Gilliland, IGS Energy; Julie Greene, Green Enterprises, LLC; Ruthie King, Links Incorporated; Heidi Janis, IGS Energy; Natalie LaRiccia, Merrill Lynch; Leslie Lamp, IGS Energy; Shelby Lester, Horace Mann; Elaine Klempay, Apria Healthcare; Karen McCallum, Boardman Park; Joyce Mistovich, Butler Institute of American Art; Marlon Raskin, IGS Energy, Abbey Rhein, Harrington, Hoppe, & Mitchell, Ltd.;Katie Solvesky, Merrill Lynch; Gregory Warner, North Star Critical Care, LLC; Vesna Zuvic, Community Volunteer

Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

Business 2020 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Marisa Sergi Owner & Founder of RedHead Wine

November 6th, 2018, twelve high schools from Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties attended Business 2020 at Youngstown State University. Business 2020, started by Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration in conjunction with Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, hosted 341 high school students. They participated in breakout sessions about careers in business, financial literacy, and skill assessment to prepare for the job market. Twenty leaders from various segments of academia and business offered insight and information during the panel sessions.

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS Austintown Fitch High School Campbell Memorial High School Chalker High School East Liverpool Jr./Sr. High School Jefferson High School JFK Catholic School Lakeview High School Pymatuning Valley High School Trumbull Career and Technical Center Struthers High School Valley Christian School Warriors, Inc.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Rebekah Beach, Business Equity Advisors, Inc.; Becky Bertuzzi, VEC ;William Cann, Litco International; Carly Chopp, Beta Alpha Psi, YSU; Christina Costello, Youngstown State University; Angela Duskey, HD Davis CPAs LLC; Camille Favre, 717 Credit Union; Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keal Gist, NYO Property Group; Marcy Grossen, Beta Alpha Psi, YSU; Alison Houck, Simon Roofing; Jennifer Johnson, Aqua Ohio; Andrew Klapac, Beta Alpha Psi, YSU; Shelly Magni, Commercial Metal Forming; Beth-Ann Maro, The Cafaro Company; Michael Metzinger, HBK, LLC; Deanna Morehead, Vallourec Star; Anthony Nakley, Beta Alpha Psi, YSU; Nick Parsons, Beta Alpha Psi, YSU; Justin Simerlink, Arconic Niles; Jessica Stickle, Turning Technologies; Lamar Sykes, Defense Finance and Accounting Service Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

Children’s Business Fair On August 17th, 2018, 19 students from the United Methodist Community Center held a Children’s Business Fair at Perkins Park in Warren. Leading up to the fair, students participated in the JA More than Money program which introduced them to financial literacy and entrepreneurship, and to social studies learning objectives that include moneymanagement skills, goods and services, and global markets. Through hands-on activities and a JA cast of characters serving as symbols for financial literacy and entrepreneurship concepts, students learned a practical approach to starting a business and making smart decisions about managing money. Their lessons culminated in the Children’s Business Fair which was open to the public as they put all their lessons to practice in a real world scenario.

THANK YOU TO OUR UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CENTER VOLUNTEERS Kaneesha Ford and John Owens

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Job Shadow

ON November 14th, 2018, 47 LaBrae High School students attended the Coca Cola distribution center in Youngstown, for a first-hand look at career opportunities beyond high school. JA Job Shadow offers students a unique opportunity: a visit to a professional work environment and insights into how to find and keep a fulfilling career. They were introduced to careers available at Coca-Cola through the one-day site orientation. Students will be able to recognize career clusters and potential job positions; understand the importance of researching the requirements needed to earn a position; and develop job-hunting tools, such as networking, resumes, and interviewing skills. Participants acquired and applied the skills needed in demanding and everchanging workplaces. Following lunch and a tour, the event wrapped up with a Family Feud style competition review of the information presented.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Reece Asbury, Judith Geffert, Terry Waters, Steve Yacovone

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JA in a Day East Palestine Middle School On May 9th, 2019, 321 middle school students in 24 classes received JA programming taught by 30 volunteers. The fifth grade JA Our Nation program was taught by East Palestine High School students who participated in the JA High School Heroes program. Sixth grade received JA Global Marketplace. Seventh grade received JA Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Future. Eighth grade received JA Economics for Success. JA High School Heroes is a service learning project that provides high school students the opportunity to become role models by teaching and empowering elementary students within their school district. High School Heroes work in teams to mentor students with hands-on, interactive lessons to students centered around work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.

THANK YOU TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL HEROES Noah Brown, Delaney Early, Connor Elliott, Matthew Garcia, Schaelee Guy, Justin Hooley, Caitlyn McTrustry, Jaliyah Mixon, Joshua Mohney, Caitlin Mohney, Madyson Pickett, Parker Sherry

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Jennifer Andre, Heritage Cooperative; Stanley Armstrong, Woodforest National Bank; Krystin Benkowski, Federated Investors, Inc.; Terra Conkle, Community Volunteer; Aaron DeBee, Community Volunteer; Robert Eggleston, Mahoning County Educational Service Center; Timothy Figley, Community Volunteer; Darlene Johnson, East Palestine City Schools; Scott Jones, Home Savings; Mark McTrusty, Centenary United Methodist; David Mollenkopf, Crabb Insurance Agency, Inc.; Brian Moore, East Palestine Police Department; Justin Powers, United States Polo Association; Kara Sanders, Woodforest National Bank; Daniel Shirley, Woodforest National Bank; Jordan Stinson, Woodforest National Bank; Megan Wagner-Buckley, Vallourec Star; Maysoon Yasin, Woodforest National Bank

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JA Economics Blended Learning Pilot Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley was the first of five areas in the nation to pilot the national JA Economics curriculum at Austintown Fitch High School with teacher Jill Martin. 236 students in 10 classes were able to offer their insight throughout the pilot phase. Since Fitch was the only school in the United States participating in the fall semester pilot, JA executives from Colorado and Florida visited the building in January and April to discuss the curriculum with the students. Our local success and input resulted in national recognition and credit as a contributor to the national curriculum. The JA Economics curriculum that was piloted at Austintown Fitch High School garnered the attention of the local media and was used in the training videos for the other 105 Junior Achievement areas across the United States. JAMV Program Manager, Nicole Fond, presented on the success of the program at the JA National Leadership Conference.

JA Economics reinforces concepts of micro- and macro-economics by having students explore the basic characteristics of the U.S. economic system and how economic principles influence business decisions. The program also introduces students to career opportunities and consumer issues, and it helps reinforce important academic and leadership skills, including research and data analysis, problem solving and critical thinking. JA Economics is a one-semester course that connects high school students to the economic principles that influence their daily lives as well as their futures. It addresses each of the economics standards identified by the Council for Economic Education as being essential to complete a high school economics course. Through a variety of experiential activities presented by the teacher and a volunteer, students better understand the relationships between what they learn in school and their successful participation in today’s global economy.

“JA Economics has the technology built into it, which is necessary in today’s society to keep the student’s attention and it’s a good look at our economics system today.”

Implementation of this program was made possible in part by the financial support of The Thomases Family Endowment of The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation.

- Jill Martin, Educator

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JA Ethics Day On November 29th, 2018, 310 high school students at Austintown Fitch, Boardman, Champion and Liberty High Schools participated in JA Ethics Day. Nine volunteer mentors from the community shared the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ethics Under Pressureâ&#x20AC;? lesson from the JA Excellence through Ethics program. Students answered ethics questions and compared their responses to a national poll, sponsored by Junior Achievement and Deloitte. Then students engaged in role-playing scenarios to practice ethical decisionmaking in situations where there is pressure to act unethically. This program grows the critical soft skills employers seek by focusing specifically on decision-making, business ethics vs. personal ethics, and facing difficult decisions with honor, among others.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Julianna Begalla, Cortland Bank; Nicole Fond, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley; Kimberly Gilbert, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Julie Greene, Community Volunteer; Sherri Hull, Cortland Bank; Ruthie King, The Links, Inc., Youngstown; Melanie Smith, HD Davis CPAs, LLC; Jocelyn Tabus, HD Davis CPAs, LLC; Gregg Warner, North Star Critical Care, LLC Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA Excellence through Ethics Pilot During the month of April 2019, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley was able to participate in the national pilot of a new JA Excellence through Ethics program. JA Excellence through Ethics is part of the JA Work and Career Readiness Pathway. 101 students in grades 8-12 at Champion High School, Liberty High School, and Lowellville Jr./Sr. High School participated in the 60- to 90- minute learning experience. They met with local business mentors who taught them about the importance of ethics in the workplace and in everyday life. Through interactive exercises, students were able to define ethics, evaluate personal values in ethical dilemmas, articulate and identify the steps necessary to make ethical decisions, and recognize the importance of identifying and understanding personal values as a means of avoiding unethical choices. The program was implemented at both the middle and high school levels, with activities varying based on grade level.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a fantastic experience teaching the JA Excellence through Ethics program at Lowellville Jr./Sr. High School. Watching the students think through their options, respectfully debate their points of view within the class and evaluate the repercussions of their actions demonstrated the impact of teaching this program and the development of their critical thinking skills. I am looking forward to teaching the program again.â&#x20AC;? - Ryan Pastore, JAMV Board Chair and PNC Bank

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Sherri Hull, Cortland Bank; * Ruthie King, The Links, Inc. Youngstown; * Ryan Pastore, PNC Bank *JAMV Board Member

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The Associated School Employees Credit Union, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, and Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration sponsored the eleventh annual Financial Starting Points Seminar on February 19th, 2019 at YSU’s Kilcawley Center. 340 high school students and educators from eleven area high schools received education and hands-on experience in three critical areas of financial literacy including understanding how credit works, investing in their future, and creating and managing a personal budget.

Twenty-nine area business and community leaders offered insight and information during the three concurrent sessions.

PARTICIPATING HIGH SCHOOLS Austintown Fitch, Campbell Memorial, Chalker, Lordstown, McDonald, McKinley (Sebring), Pymatuning Valley, Struthers, Victory Christian, Warren G. Harding, and Western Reserve

“I liked how we did the budget and how much money we have and only had a certain amount to spend and decide what you would buy.” -Christian T., Austintown Student

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Jason Bennett, Transamerica Financial; Karen Boros, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Robyn Darocha, Associated School Employees Credit Union ; Nicole DeCenso, FNB Corporation; Sharon Ebling, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Lori Edwards, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Ken English, Edward Jones; Nancy Fabian, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Cheryl Geidner, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Kimberly Gilbert, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Noah Gilbert, Youngstown State University; Heidi Janis, IGS Energy; Alexa Johnson, Giant Eagle; Michael Kurish, Associated School Employees Credit Union; Leslie Lamp, IGS Energy; Deanna Marchionda, Transamerica Financial; Sarah McNickle, Youngstown State University; Anthonly Nakley, Youngstown State University; Michael Narducci, ProHelp Narducci Realty; Jeff Olenych, New York Life; Rhonda Poindexter, Transamerica Financial; Elaine Politsky, Thompson Insurance Group; John Powell, Youngstown State University; Victor Russell, Apprisen; Heather Sahli, Mahoning Valley Scrappers; Susan Sahli, Youngstown State University; Chris Shelton, Youngstown State University; Amy Smolnik, Giant Eagle; Kennedy Stanko, Youngstown State University; Patty Stone, Junior Achievement of Ashtabula County; Kaitlyn Walsh, Mahoning Valley Scrappers

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JA Get Smart About Credit Day On October 18th, 2018, 264 high school students at Austintown Fitch, Champion, and Liberty High Schools received the JA Personal Finance lesson, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Credit Choicesâ&#x20AC;?. The lesson addresses the importance of credit and how to use it wisely and includes how to manage a credit card, how to protect personal financial information and recognize the signs of overspending. Students discussed credit myths and facts as well as the different types of credit including student loans and co-loans. Students learn to recognize the importance of credit as part of personal finances.

THANK YOU TO OUR CHEMICAL BANK VOLUNTEERS Michael Alexander*, Melissa Crown, Diana Edwards, Susan Leetch, Karen Luke, Missy Schmitt, Natalie Smith, Lindsay Valentin, Dana Warren, Robin Zickefoose *JA Board of Directors

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JA in a Day Girard Junior High School On May 16, 2019 255 seventh and eight graders at Girard Junior High School received Junior Achievement programming. The seventh grade had JA Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Future and the eighth grade had JA Economics for Success. JA Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Future offers middle school students practical information to help prepare them for the working world. Students developed the personal-branding and job-hunting skills needed to earn a job. JA Economics for Success gives students the information needed to build strong personal finances, a cornerstone to a happy, secure life. Students learned the importance of exploring career options based on their skills, interests, and values. They also learned about spending money within a budget; saving and investing wisely; and using credit cautiously.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Eric Baldwin, Citizens Bank; William Burgess, Kent State University; Jessica Cummins, Citizens Bank; Christina Denham, Citizens Bank; Carl Foote, Aflac; Rita Fuscoe, Citizens Bank; Danyell Lewis, Citizens Bank; Brooke Lissy, Youngstown State University; Sean Melnik, Kent State University; Daniel Palmer, Kent State University*; Nicole Patrick, Citizens Bank; James Ritter, Kent State University; Rajiv Taneja, Rajiv Taneja DMD, Inc.;* Brandy Whalen, Citizens Bank *JAMV Board of Directors Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

Junior Achievement at Holy Family School In the Spring of 2019, the entire student body K-8 of Holy Family School in Poland received JA programs. Due to the tremendous support of the community, 252 students in 13 classrooms received important lessons about work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. The K-5 elementary school students had the traditionally formatted weekly lessons in JA Ourselves, JA Our Families, JA Our Community, JA Our City, JA Our Region, and JA Our Nation. On April 15th, the 6-8 middle school students received the JA in a Day program for JA Global Marketplace, JA Economics for Success, and JA Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Future. I loved everything that we did. We did building, we were business people. There is so much that we did! ~3rd grade student

I felt that I had great presenters with interesting and fun lessons. This program was thought-provoking and made me look forward to the future. ~8th grade student

I learned that taking risks sometimes is okay. The fun activity was the hot dog game. ~4th grade student

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Tracie Balentine, Community Volunteer; Melissa Bucci, Community Volunteer; Deana Klindworth, Community Volunteer; Jordan Krawchyk, Community Volunteer; Debra Loboy, Community Volunteer; Juliet MacDonald, Community Volunteer; Dina Marzano, Community Volunteer; Julie Needs, Sustainable Opportunity Development Corp.; Grimilda Ocasio, Community Volunteer; Christine Papa, Roth, Blair, Roberts, Strasfeld & Lodge; Antonello Patrone, IBM Corporation; Mari Petrony, Community Volunteer; Kristine Rotunno, Community Volunteer; Athena Tsudis, Community Volunteer; Stephanie Volpini-Hann, Youngstown State University; Jessica Wolfe, Community Volunteer Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

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Junior Achievement collaborated with programs at OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology to complement the STEM education with a career readiness component. On May 1st, 2019 JAMV participated in celebrating National Skilled Trades Day, established by local manufacturer, City Machine Technologies. Students from the Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown and United Way’s Success after 6 spent the afternoon exploring careers and opportunities. In the early summer, 23 students participated in the YWCA Mahoning Valley Y-Girls STEAM camps. They received JA Our Nation programming which provided practical information about the need for employees who can meet the demands of the 21st century job market, particularly high-growth, high-demand jobs. The STEAM camps were part of the statewide Summer Manufacturing Institute, from Senator Sherrod Brown’s office. Students learned skills, especially in science, technology, engineering, and math, that will make their futures brighter.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Imani Greene, Howland High School Hero Kim Urig, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley

“OH WOW! very much appreciates our partnership with JA. Career exploration is such an important consideration for children of all ages, and with JA, we are helping to improve our students' knowledge of career options, encouraging them to develop and work toward future goals.” - Suzanne Barbati, President & Executive Director, OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology

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JA Be Entrepreneurial During the 2018-2019 school year, 43 students at Chalker and Champion high schools participated in the JA Be Entrepreneurial program. JA Be Entrepreneurial challenges students, through interactive classroom activities, to start their own entrepreneurial venture while still in high school. The program provides useful, practical content to assist teens in the transition from being students to productive, contributing members of society. Champion High School students and staff sampled four different flavored “coolattas” at lunch on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2019, as part of an entrepreneurship marketing activity by students in the JA Be Entrepreneurial program. The students worked with Junior Achievement to develop a business plan and strategies to see if the idea was worth pursuing. Before buying the equipment, they wanted to find out what students like. The winning flavor of the day was “S’Mores”!

After completing the JA Be Entrepreneurial program, Chalker High School seniors in the Personal Finance class hosted an Entrepreneur Fair on May 16, 2019.

“Being in Junior Achievement, we wanted to come up with something to make the school better. We thought this would be a fun opportunity.”

The Junior Achievement curriculum gave me the confidence to teach my students about Entrepreneurship. My students learned how to put together a business plan, budgets, make pitches, create advertisements, host an event, and calculate profits.

-Champion sophomore Adam F. Special thanks to: Heidi Harper, Champion Local School District and Rebecca Baxter, Physical Science/STEM teacher

The Entrepreneur Fair event taught the students what it takes to run a small business. A variety of products were sold to the district students and staff. Some of the businesses they started included Jiggy Jello, Poppin’ Toppin’ Popcorn, Rainbow Bakery, and Cold Brew Boys.

- Chalker Business Teacher, Renee Karr

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JA Company Program During the 2018-2019 school year, 172 students from five high schools started their own companies after receiving the JA Company curriculum and advice from local entrepreneurs. JA Company Program unlocks the innate ability in high school students to fill a need or solve a problem in their community by launching a business venture and unleashing their entrepreneurial spirit. The program focuses on Company Ops, the majority of meeting time, where students build and manage their business. Meeting-specific, student-friendly materials and resources increase student interaction and emphasize JA’s experiential approach to learning. BOARDMAN HIGH SCHOOL’S LOGO CUPS

CANFIELD HIGH SCHOOL’S CARDINAL CAFE

CHOFFIN CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER CULINARY ARTS CATERING

LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL’S DOG POUND

POLAND SEMINARY HIGH SCHOOL’S SPIRITWEAR

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Deanna Fusillo, Sassy Girl Media, LLC Stephanie Hovis, Hovis Image Wear, LLC Jack Kravitz, Kravitz Deli Jason Mumaw, Turning Technologies

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JA Innovation Challenge On December 14th, 2018, 43 teams of 152 fifth and sixth grade students took part in the JA Innovation Challenge program at Kent State University at Trumbull. JA Innovation Challenge immerses middle school students in the world of business by challenging them to develop a new type of pizza for Pizza Joe’s, targeted for a market of their peers.

They were guided by volunteers from FactSet, YSU’s Pi Sigma Epsilon, and other businesses in the community. They had to work together to practice entrepreneurial thinking and experience the creativity, sense of accomplishment and excitement that comes with solving a real-world business challenge. The workshop concluded with a pitch competition to “Pizza Joe” Seminara, corporate representatives and local Pizza Joe’s franchisees. The winning concept pizza was then introduced to the public at local pizza cook-off competitions, where it captured the prize for the Best Gourmet pizza by a panel of independent judges at the Mahoning Valley Pizza Cook Off. The winning team from Lakeview consisted of Ava Bacon, Lucas Easton, Isabella Isenberg, and Will Kirila. They sold the panel of judges on “The Italian Philly” pizza, with the tagline, “It’s not just made in Philly.”

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS Champion Middle School Howland Middle School Lakeview Middle School Niles Middle School

The flavor was put into production by the company with a portion of the proceeds returning to JAMV.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Lindsay Allison, FactSet; Judin Balella, Pi Sigma Epsilon, YSU; Bill Burgess, Kent State University at Trumbull; Anne Coleman, FactSet; Fritz Coombs, Community Volunteer; Janice Coombs, Community Volunteer; Julie Greene*, Greene Enterprises, Inc.; Owen Hoffman, FactSet; Ruthie King*, The Links, Inc. Youngstown; Raphael Lima, FactSet; Sarra Mohn*, Jet Creative; Ryan O'Nesti, FactSet; Dan Palmer*, Kent State University at Trumbull; Ryan Pastore*, PNC Bank; Genna Petrolla*, Eastgate Regional Council of Governments; Daniel Raver, Pi Sigma Epsilon, YSU; Michael Sabatini, Pi Sigma Epsilon, YSU; Chirag Srivastava, FactSet; Kennedy Stanko, Pi Sigma Epsilon, YSU; Rick Stockburger, Tech Belt Eneregy Innovation Center; Dan Sylak, YSU; Matthew Tobin, FactSet; Gregg Warner, North Star Critical Care; Christopher Zador, FactSet *JAMV Board Member

Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA Inspire On November 16th, 2018, 88 seventh and eighth grade students took part in the JA Inspire program at Kent State University at Trumbull. The day long event featured three break-out sessions with lessons from JA It’s My Future about building a personal brand, career planning, and getting and keeping a job. Through interviews, self-reflection, and creation of a personal logo, students explored the importance of building a positive personal brand for the future, starting in middle school. The next session explored how to use life experiences to develop work skills to map a path to employment goals. The third session focused on the difference between technical and soft skills and the role their personal behavior has on their ability to succeed in a job. Following the workshops, the students were able to conduct an “Career Scavenger Hunt” and talk to industry professionals in the designated career clusters of Agriculture, Business & Finance, Engineering, Government, Health Science, Hospitality, IT, and Manufacturing.

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS Champion Middle School Howland Middle School Lordstown High School

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Tracy Bianco, 7 17 Credit Union; Matthew Brophy*, 7 17 Credit Union; Katie Burdette, Vallourec Star; Bill Burgess, Kent State University; Nicole Coulter, Warren Police Department; Nicole DeCenso, First National Bank; Kelli Denman, The Avalon Inn and Resort; Joe Duncko, The Event Discovery Company, LLC; Jonathon Fauvie*, Mercy Health; Jean Graetano, Vallourec Star; Nicolas Lilly, Kent State University; Kelene Mavar*, Walmart; Daniel Palmer*, Kent State University; Amy Reeher, Trumbull County Soil & Water Conservation District; Jim Ritter, Kent State University; Brenna Sangregorio, The Avalon Inn and Resort; Tim Santell, Performance Communications LLC; Amber Scimone*, Walmart; Will Slater, J.M. Verostko, Inc. Consulting Engineers; Megan White, J.M. Verostko, Inc. Consulting Engineers; Kathleen Worhatch*, KeyBank *JAMV Board Member

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JA Inspire On May 13th, 2019, 143 middle school students from Akiva Academy and Stambaugh Charter Academy took part in the JA Inspire program at Williamson College of Business Administration. The day long event featured three break-out sessions with lessons from JA Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Future about building a personal brand, career planning, and getting and keeping a job. Through interviews, self-reflection, and creation of a personal logo, students explored the importance of building a positive personal brand for the future, starting in middle school. The next session explored how to use life experiences to develop work skills to map a path to employment goals. The third session focused on the difference between technical and soft skills and the role their personal behavior has on their ability to succeed in a job. Following the workshops, the students were able to conduct a Career Scavenger Hunt and talk to industry professionals in the designated career clusters of Agriculture & Environmental Systems, Arts & Communication, Business Administration, Education & Training, Construction Technologies, Engineering & Science Technologies, Finance, Health Science, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services, Information Technology, Law & Public Safety, Manufacturing, Marketing, Transportation & Logistics.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Chris Allen, Vallourec; Heather Andamasaris, Mahoning Valley College Access Program; Judin Balella, Pi Sigma Epsilon, YSU; Frank Balog *, HBK CPAs and Consultants; Jason Bennett, Transamerica Financial; Megan Buckley, Vallourec Star; Jenn Capezzuto, The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods; Samuel Caputo, Mahoning County Educational Service Center; Anne Coleman, FactSet; Tom Estafen, IGS Energy; Simone Gabriela, FactSet; Jennifer Gasser, Gasser Chair Company, Inc.; Denise Holt, GPD Group; Heidi Janis, IGS Energy; Alex Jerome, AIM Transportation Solutions; Ruthie King *, The Links, Inc., Youngstown; Karen Kowal, Citizens Bank; Kaitlyn Leonelli, Sweeney Chevy Buick GMC; Tara Mady, Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau; Melissa Maki *, The Middlefield Banking Company; Cheri McCale, Citizens Bank; Brian Mellott *, The Muransky Companies; Matt Miligan, Advantage Video Productions; Joseph Moran, Youngstown Police Department; Michael Sabatini, Pi Sigma Epsilon, YSU; Joseph Steines, GPD Group; Megan Stevens, Sherman Creative Promotions; Laurie Trotter, Mahoning County Educational Service Center; Kathi Vrable-Bryan, Mahoning County Soil & Water Conservation District ; Jacob Zillenger, Advantage Video Productions *JAMV Board Member

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JA Launch Lesson NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK: NOVEMBER 12-16, 2018 During National Entrepreneurship Week, 227 students at 8 local high schools received the JA Launch Lesson, a point-of-entry program delivered by community entrepreneurs. Students gained firsthand knowledge about starting a business and the entrepreneurial journey.

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS Austintown High School Boardman High School Champion High School Chaney High School Choffin Career & Technical School Lakeview High School McDonald High School Struthers High School

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Ernie Cunningham, Edward Jones; Joe Danyi, Youngstown Computer, LLC.; Jeannie Gullia, The Color Cut Bar; Jonah Karzmer, Karzmer Insurance; Jack Kravitz, Kravitz Deli; George McDonnell *, TeamVets Cleaning Service; Stephanie Platt, Financial Services Outsourcing Solutions; Tim Santell, Performance Communications LLC *JAMV Board Member

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2019 YSU Williamson College of Business Administration hosted the 10th annual JA Titan Business Challenge on March 14th for Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley. A total of 77 students (26 teams) from 14 high schools participated. Each team, consisting of 3 students, became the CEO of a Holo-Generator company with total control of company operations. The teams worked with a local business mentor who provided insight into personal career and business development as well as guidance for decision making processes applicable to the JA Titan game strategy. Student teams competed against each other by analyzing market conditions over a series of quarters applying information under time pressure to interpret data and make decisions for their "virtual company". All attendees also were invited to apply for the WCBA JA Titan scholarship.

2019 JA TITAN CHAMPIONS 1st Place ($500 scholarships each) Lordstown 1: Mary Harvey, Blaze Miller, Marty Nelder 2nd Place ($250 scholarships each) Champion 1: Alex Knepper, Nathan McKean, Beth Ramsey 3rd Place ($100 scholarships each) East Palestine 1: Connor Elliott, Colby Richeal, Parker Sherry

SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR

PARTICIPATING HIGH SCHOOLS

Home Savings Charitable Foundation

Cardinal Mooney Chalker Chaney Champion East Palestine Howland JFK Warren Lakeview Liberty Lordstown McKinley Mineral Ridge Pymatuning Valley Warriors, Inc.

EVENT SPONSORS YSU Williamson College of Business Administration The DeBartolo Corporation FactSet The Cafaro Foundation The Johnson Family Foundation Burton D. Morgan Foundation

TEAM SPONSORS Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PharmaServ Associated School Employees Credit Union Better Business Bureau of Mahoning Valley Cortland Bank HBK CPAs and Consultants Gibson Insurance Agency 7 17 Credit Union Yurchyk and Davis

IN-KIND DONORS Armstrong Associated School Employees Credit Union Panera Bread YSU Williamson College of Business Administration

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Jessica Borza Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition Elijah Stambaugh Illuminate Education

The JA Titan Business Challenge was a fantastic experience. I am very fortunate and thankful for the opportunity. The materials, participants, and educators added value to the program and I appreciate the Junior Achievement program. - Parker Sherry, East Palestine High School BUSINESS MENTORS & VOLUNTEERS Bob Adduci, Illuminate Education; Aaron Courville, IGS; Rick Cruz, General Motors; Ernie Cunningham, Edward Jones; Joe Danyi, Youngstown Computers, LLC; Lori Edwards, ASECU; Joel Evans, University of Mount Union; Nancy Fabian, ASECU; Tim Figley; Value Creators Network; Heather Fronk, The Huntington National Bank; Deborah Grinstein, Farmers Trust Company; Steven Haynie, Weathersfield Local School District; Ruthie King*, The Links, Inc., Youngstown; Michael Kurish*, ASECU; Rachel Leedy, HBK CPAs and Consultants; Mike Narducci, ProHelp Narducci Realty; Vicki Pelyak, ASECU; Thao Pham, Beta Gamma Sigma YSU; Michael Sabatini, Pi Sigma Epsilon YSU; Amber Scimone*, Walmart; Gianna Serra, Youngstown Business Incubator; Ryan Silvashy, Falcon Foundry; Elijah Stambaugh*, Illuminate Education; Kennedy Stanko, Pi Sigma Epsilon YSU; Matthew Steer, Beta Gamma Sigma YSU; Patty Stone, Junior Achievement of Ashtabula County; Vince Taddei, Dick's Sporting Goods; Rajiv Taneja*, Rajiv Taneja, DMD; Dylan Varian, IGS; William Vendemia, Beta Gamma Sigma YSU *JAMV Board Member

Learn more about Junior Achievement at http://warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA in a Day Lakeview Elementary School On May 23rd, 2019, 10 Cortand Bank volunteers taught 124 third graders at Lakeview Elementary School Junior Achievement programming. JA Our City featuring Cha-Ching introduces students to financial literacy and learning objectives for thirdâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;grade social studies, including how people manage their money and the importance of economic exchange within a city.

Everything is very organized, prepared, and planned. Activities to engage the kids (had a great time)! The volunteer was very pleasant and personable. JA is a valuable experience because it is important to understand how money works (wants vs. needs), all the components that keep a city running, and how to begin a business. - Lakeview Teacher

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Julianna Begalla, Melanie Christie, Deborah Eazor, Natalee Gilk, Sherri Hull, Christy Johnson, Jennifer Kennedy, Emmitt McCoy, Sylvia Pastore, Jean Rupert Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA in a Day McKinley Elementary School Lisbon On November 19th, 2018, 75 fifth grade students at McKinley Elementary school received JA Our Nation. Through hands-on classroom activities, the program provides students with practical information about the nation's free market system and how it serves as an economic engine for businesses and careers. The curriculum also introduces the need for entrepreneurial and innovative thinking to meet the requirements of high-growth, high-demand careers and the concept of globalization in business. The lessons were taught to the students by volunteers from FirstEnergy.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Mark Josef Rachel Lindesmith Amanda McIntosh Brinton McIntosh David Peterson Amanda Richardson

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JA in a Day Poland Union Elementary School On May 17th, 2019, 10 Poland Seminary High School students taught the JA Our Families program to 117 first grade students at Poland Union Elementary School as part of the JA High School Hero program. JA High School Heroes program is a service learning project that provides high school students the opportunity to become role models by teaching and empowering elementary students within their school district. JA High School Heroes work in teams to mentor students with hands-on, interactive lessons to students centered around work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. This experience is not only fun, but helps high school students learn and practice soft skills needed to get a job. JA Our Families explains how family members' jobs and businesses contribute to the well-being of the family and of the community. The program introduces the concept of needs and wants and explores the ways families plan for and acquire goods and services. Students analyze their own skills to determine ways they can support their families.

THANK YOU TO OUR POLAND SEMINARY HIGH SCHOOL HEROES Jared Carcelli Jacob Hryb Zachariah Kassawat Jared Knight Kyle Koziel

Daniel Kramer Jeffrey McAuley Braeden O'Shaunessy Rocco Parente Joey Villani

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JA in a Day Southeast Elementary School On May 24th, 2019, 313 students in 12 fifth and sixth grade classrooms received JA programs. 14 volunteer mentors from the local business community delivered the programs. Fifth grade received the JA Our Nation program that provides practical information about the need for employees who can meet the demands of the 21st century job market, particularly high-growth, high-demand jobs. Sixth grade received the JA Economics for Success which gives students the information needed to build strong personal finances, a cornerstone to a happy, secure life. Students learned the importance of exploring career options based on their skills, interests, and values. They also learned about spending money within a budget; saving and investing wisely; and using credit cautiously.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Cami Cope, Giant Eagle; Connilyn Cross, Kent State University; Kimberly Strawbridge-Foerster, Citizens Bank; Virginia Grilli, Community Volunteer; Leah Haustman, Woodforest National Bank; Jennifer M. Jones, Home Savings; Donald Larabee, Kent State University; Jaime Loew, Woodforest National Bank; Nathan Mullen, Morris Financial Group, Inc.; Lindsey R. Rice, Kent State University; Kara Sanders, Woodforest National Bank; Daniel Shirley, Woodforest National Bank; Hannah K. Thomas, Kent State University; Gregory S. Warner, North Star Critical Care, LLC Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

JA in a Day Struthers Middle School On November 21st, 2018, 262 students in grades seven and eight received JA programming at Struthers Middle School. All seventh graders received JA It’s My Future which offers practical information about preparing for the working world. Students explore potential careers, discover the four factors to consider in choosing a career, and recognize basic job-hunting tools. All eighth graders received JA Economics for Success which lays bare for students the heart of a successful economic life: choosing the right career and managing money properly. Following participation in the program, students will be able to explore their skills, interests, values, and the world of work to make informed education, career, and life decisions. The program also will expand their knowledge of personal finance—including smart budgeting, wise credit use, and minimizing financial risk—so they can apply strong financial management skills regardless of their income. 34 volunteer mentors from Huntington National Bank and Roth, a Sodexo Company, donated their time to visit the classrooms and teach the JA programs.

THANK YOU TO HUNTINGTON BANK

Kris Barkley

Heather Fronk

Randy Nungesser

James Behon

LuAnne Izzo

Rachel Palguta

Thomas Boivin

Judy Larson

Lauren Reinhardt

Jami Bonnema

David Mancini

Kayla Ruozzo

Tonya Brazile

Beth McConnell

Mandi Bundy

Trina Miller

Stephen Carpenter John Montgomery

THANK YOU TO SODEXO ROTH

Dale Barber

Karyssa Opencar

Will Clark

Sara Rutushin

Ryan Frantz

Hailey Sullivan

Tyler Klotz

Christine Vinion

Allison Sandusky

Brandon Mayle

Sean Wardle

Jonathan Stress

Chris Modelski

Ernie Yacovone

Kelly Tobin

Jemmell Clark Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

2019 Designer Bag Fundraiser Presented by: Lake City Plating Junior Achievement Ashtabula held two Designer Bag fundraisers this year. One at Saybrook Banquet Centre on November 8, 2019. The event sold out with over 300 people purchasing tickets to this event to raise money for Junior Achievement’s mission to empower young people to own their economic success. In addition to being a fun-filled event for co-workers, friends and family, the event was a successful fundraiser. JA hosted a spring Designer Bag Bingo on May 10th at Andrus Banquet Center. JA thanks all of the generous sponsors, attendees and in-kind donors for making both events successful. We are grateful for you!

Thank you to Dave Bucci of Dave Bucci Voice Talent, LLC for volunteering to be the emcee for the evening. Joining Dave was Stephanie Gildone. Dave and Stephanie kept the evening lively and the bingo calling rolling! Thank you also to Carl Feather, published NE Ohio author and photographer, for sharing his talents by volunteering to photograph this event. THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR IN-KIND DONORS Hofstetter Jewelers Touchstone Jewelry: Stephanie Gildone Waterpark tickets: Bill Creed, Gazette Door Prize sponsor: Bill Creed, Gazette Like New Purse donors: Joslin Seeds, Laura Jones, Thelma Chaffee and Patty Stone Applebee’s, Halcyon, Harbor Perk, Rennick’s, The Lodge at Geneva on the Lake, Nassief Auto Group Ad Donation: A. Louis Supply, Chow Down Catering, Rte 20 Auto Essentials, Sarah’s on 11th, Thrifty Designer

TABLE SPONSORS Community First Credit Union ACMC Country Club Rehabilitation Applebee’s Gazette ASHTA Chemicals Jefferson Dental Group Ashtabula Insurance Lantern of Saybrook AXA Advisors Leadership Ashtabula Bula Auto Sales Torchlight Youth Mentoring Cardinal Community Credit Union Clark Electric YMCA

BINGO ROUND SPONSORS Brant’s Apple Orchard State Road Medical Nassief Auto Group Torchlight Youth Mentoring Richmond Transportation Wrightnour Optometry Ringer Screen Print Ziegler Heating Ronni Charles

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JA Innovation DQ Blizzard Challenge On May 21, 2019, 349 middle school students, 41 Conneaut Middle School teachers and staff and 27 JA community volunteers participated in Ashtabula County’s first JA Innovation DQ Blizzard Challenge Event. There were 78 student teams mentored by the teachers and volunteers presenting JA curriculum about market research, product development and how to prepare a pitch to an investor. Teams created their pitch based on their idea for a new flavor for a DQ Blizzard. Pitch contest elimination rounds led to nine top teams that presented their pitch to four judges: Keith Schreiber, owner of the Conneaut Dairy Queen and his son Jacob, Lori Riley, Conneaut Superintendent and Carl DiFranco, Conneaut Municipal Court Judge. Three finalists were selected. The three top teams had their Blizzards created for a community Blizzard Day at the Conneaut DQ. The top selling blizzard would be announced the winner! The winning team’s flavor will be sold this summer at the local Dairy Queen store. The team’s name will be engraved on the DQ Blizzard Trophy and the students received prizes supplied by the Gazette.

A wonderful program that clearly had a big impact. A very unique way for students to learn and something I was thrilled to be involved in. – JA Volunteer

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Chris Brecht, State Farm Insurance, Greg Church, Greater Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce, Carl DiFranco, Conneaut Municipal Court Judge, Emily Dobran, ACCESS, Nicole Fond, JAMV, Karen Fronczak, Community Counseling Center, Stephanie Gildone, Community Volunteer, Josh Gottron, Northwest Bank, Jacob Guy, JAMV, Nick Iarocci, Ashtabula County Prosecutor, Amanda Latva, Conneaut Library, Bob Lebzelter, Community Volunteer, Amanda Lehtonen, Conneaut Savings Bank, Brooke Lissy, JAMV, Cheryl McDonald, Andover Bank, Erica Merkel, Community Volunteer, Michele Merkel, JAMV, Joanie Norton, Conneaut School Board, Danielle Rankinen Conneaut Savings Bank, Lori Riley, Conneaut Superintendent, Keith Schreiber, Conneaut Dairy Queen, Jacob Schreiber, Conneaut Dairy Queen, David Simpson, Community Volunteer, Whitney Smith, Community Volunteer, Kim Urig, JAMV, Jessica Zito, State Road Medical.

Special Thanks to Jim Kennedy, Principal of Conneaut Middle School, and all of the teachers, staff and parent volunteers of Conneaut Middle School. Learn more about Junior Achievement at ashtabulacounty.ja.org

JA in a Day Lakeshore Primary School Conneaut Area City Schools On January 18, 2019, second grade students at Lakeshore Primary School in Conneaut, spent the day learning about financial literacy, work-readiness, and entrepreneurship. Volunteers from the Huntington Bank and other community volunteers donated their time to come into the classrooms to teach the second grade JA Our Community program. What is a community? Students learned how people in a community work together. They learned about a variety of careers and the special skills they require. Students experienced the world of work and how workers who produce goods and services earn money. They were exposed to the role and the importance of taxes. Students participated in a voting activity to understand the will of the majority. Finally, the students learned about money and how it moves through the community and how businesses in cities manage their money. Students also apply money-management strategies to personal and business accounts.

THANK YOU TO OUR HUNTINGTON BANK VOLUNTEERS Bonnie Cannon, Brian Muoio, Carol Sandison

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS Stephanie Gildone and Robert Lebzelter

Learn more about Junior Achievement at http://ashtabulacounty.ja.org

JA Programs—Ashtabula County During the 2018-2019 year, all 7th and 8th grade students in Ashtabula County local school districts received JA programs. JA It’s My Future program, provided seventh grade students with practical information about preparing for the working world. Students explore potential careers, discover the four factors to consider in choosing a career, and recognize basic jobhunting tools. JA Economics for Success program, presents to eighth graders the components of a successful economic life: choosing the right career and managing money properly.

Volunteer mentors from the community donated their time to visit the classrooms and present these programs. Participating Schools: Conneaut M.S., Geneva M.S., Grand Valley M.S., Jefferson Area Junior H.S., Lakeside Junior H.S., Pymatuning Valley M.S., and Wallace H. Braden M.S.

Thank You to Our Volunteers Lori Battaglia, Lake Geauga Headstart, Inc.; Jackie Beckwith, Lake City Plating; Todd Bendis, Lake City Plating; Brian Bidwell, City of Conneaut; Alex Camplese, ACMC; Ronni Charles, Henderson Memorial Public Library; Carmella Christian, University Hospital; Carrie Cooper, YMCA; Dawn Cragon, Ashtabula County Treasurer; Richard Dana, Kent State University Ashtabula; Deanna Dodge, Lake City Plating; Amanda Dolan, Kent State University Ashtabula; J.P. Ducro, Ashtabula County Commissioner; Chrystal Fairbanks, Erie Bank; Jim Foster, Middlefield Banking Company; Paula Ghiz, Kent State University; Tina Goodnight, Andover Bank; Collette Goodson, YMCA; Valerie Gonzalez, Kent State University Ashtabula; Annette Griffin, YMCA; Michael Hamper, Lemire & Hamper, LLC; Tammy Hiltz and Nick Hiltz, Community Volunteers; Jamie Hochschild, Andover Bank; Richard Jackson, ASHTA Chemical; Eli Kalil, Andover Bank; Jeremiah Knowles, S&B Flooring; Casey Kozlowski, Ashtabula County Commissioner; Thomas Krajewski, Applebee’s Restaurant;Amanda Latva, Conneaut Public Library; Bob Lebzelter, Community Volunteer; Amanda Lehtonen, Conneaut Savings Bank; Ali Macioge, Lake City Plating; Holly Mayernick, Infinity Resources; Cynthia Mollette, Lake City Plating; Dominique Moncrief, Country Club Rehabilitation Center; Joanie Norton, Community Volunteer; Jamie Ortiz, American Electric LLC; Ray Perts, Lake City Plating; Wynona Purola, Premiere Fitness and BSP; Danielle Rankinen, Conneaut Savings Bank; Sean Ratican, Ashtabula County Port Authority; Max Ruane, Lake City Plating; Kathleen Shaffer, Ducro Funeral Services; Eric Senor, Andover Bank; Nathan Smith, Perolus Financial Group; Maddie Smith, YMCA; Sherri Sullivan, Family Pride of NEO; Adelaide and Brad Strong, Community Volunteers; David Thomas, Ashtabula County Auditor; Justin Thompson, Ferrante Winery; Jordan Trenn, First Federal of Lakewood; Logan Updike, Lake City Plating; Nik Varney, Lake City Plating; Chad Vavpetic, AXA Advisors, LLC; Mike Violillo, Lake City Plating; Stefanie Wessell, Gazette Newspaper; Mark Winchell, AC 503 Corp; Amber Wintz, ASHTA Chemical; Morgan Woodin, Kent State University Ashtabula; Joseph Zappitelli, AXA Advisors, LLC; Donny Zigdon, Lake City Plating

Learn more about Junior Achievement at ashtabulacounty.ja.org

Teach Children to Save Chemical Bank volunteers gave presentations to 291 fourth graders in 12 different classrooms at EJ Blott and LaBrae Intermediate schools to teach them specifically about saving money. Volunteers taught the My Bank Account lesson from the JA Our City program, which introduces the importance of economic exchange, and how people and businesses in cities manage their money. Students learned how to manage a personal bank account through the interactive Piggy Bank Savings Game that provides children with real-world experiences such as saving money for future purchases and paying bills. The program teaches concepts about banking, deposits, interest, savings accounts, transactions, and withdrawals.

THANK YOU TO OUR CHEMICAL BANK VOLUNTEERS Leann Adolphsen

Karen Hickman

Kristina Schippert

Clemon Bayne

Stephanie Masters

Leslie Valsi

Toussaint Blake

Teresa Norris

Dana Warren-Tolios

Melissa Crown

Judee Patterson

Kristina Wilson

Shareda Fambro

Kyowa Pegues

Katherine Woods

Christina Hall

Lisa Reel Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

Young Women’s Mentorship Program The Young Women's Mentorship Program through United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley paired 21 sixth grade students up with professional female mentors. As part of the year long program, the students from Boardman Center Intermediate School received JA Economics for Success from JAMV Program Manager and Young Women’s Mentor, Nicole Fond. The most important part of this program is that the students go through these sessions with their mentors who attend the weekly sessions. This allows the two to form a positive relationship that often extends beyond the program. JA Economics for Success lays bare for students the heart of a successful economic life: choosing the right career and managing money properly. The program also expands their knowledge of personal finance including smart budgeting, wise credit use, and minimizing financial risk so they can apply strong financial management skills regardless of their income. Pre- and post- test numbers indicate that overall, the program had a strong educational impact on the students who participated. Students increased their scores from pre- to post- test by an average of 10%.

“I learned that you should budget your money wisely and appropriately and about the importance of education.” - BCIS Student

Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

Recognition Breakfast 2018 October 23rd, 2018 Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley hosted a recognition breakfast for over 70 volunteers, donors, and supporters at the Avalon Inn in Warren. The event is an opportunity for Junior Achievement to honor several individuals and organizations for their contributions and leadership supporting local programs. The guest speaker was Howland High School student, Imani Greene, who is also a JA High School Hero volunteer. The honorees inspire and foster the mission of JA to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

EDUCATION PARTNER Trumbull County Educational Service Center

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION Kent State University at Trumbull

PROGRAM AND SPECIAL EVENT PARTNERS Chemical Bank Pattersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eye Care

VOLUNTEERS Tracie Balentine, Community Volunteer Bill Doliber, SCORE Mentors Carl Foote, Aflac

JA USA CENTENNIAL AWARD Ryan Pastore PNC Bank and JAMV Board Chair Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

Bowl-A-Thon 2019 We had two Bowl-a-Thons this year with 226 bowlers participating at the events in February and May - all to raise money for Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley’s mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. In addition to being a fun-filled event for co-workers, friends and family, the event was a successful fundraiser for our organization. We are proud to announce that the 2019 All that Jazz Bowl-A-Thon raised over $23,000 for Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley. We would like to thank all of our t-shirt sponsors and prize donors for helping to make our event a success. We are grateful for our Bowl-AThon coordinators who devoted time and resources out of their busy work schedules to organize bowling teams and lead fundraising efforts. A very special thanks to all of our bowlers who raised money and bowled.

T-SHIRT SPONSORS 7 17 Credit Union Advantage Video Production Boardman Printing Coaches Burger Bar Citizens Bank Cortland Bank DeSalvo Construction FactSet Giant Eagle Harrington Hoppe & Mitchell, LTD. HBK CPAs & Consultants, LLC HD Davis CPAs Home Savings Foundation Inspired Catering by Kravitz The Links, Inc., Youngstown The Muransky Companies Sherman Creative Promotions Simon Roofing

PRIZE DONORS

MOST SPIRITED “ALL THAT JAZZ” AWARD February: Chemical Bank - Cornersburg and Austintown May: Elysabethe O’Hara - Associated School Employees Credit Union

BOWLING TEAMS Associated School Employees Credit Union, AT&T, Chemical Bank, Citizens Bank, Cohen & Co., Cortland Bank, First Energy, Giant Eagle, FactSet, HD Davis CPAs, LLC, HBK CPSs & Consultants, LLC, Home Savings Bank, Huntington Bank, IGS Energy, Kent State University at Trumbull, Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation, Team Office Technologies, Thompson Agencies, Woodforest Bank

Adventure Zone/Old Firehouse Winery Ambiance Baird Brothers, Inc. Ballet Western Reserve Comfort Suites, Belmont Covelli Enterprises, A Franchisee of Panera Bread Davis Family YMCA Dr. Rajiv Taneja, DMD Fitness Together Gasser Chair Great Clips, Canfield Mahoning Valley Scrappers Molly Maid OH WOW! Children's Center Opera Western Reserve Spread Eagle Tavern & Inn

RAFFLE WINNERS Fun Around Town: Katie Welton Treat Yourself: Renee Rouser Workin’ Again: Eric Grischaw Two Night Getaway: Judee Patterson Panera & Baird Brothers: Sharon Horkey

Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

Designer Bag Fundraiser 2018 Presenting Sponsor: Dr. Pattersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Eye Care On November 30th, 2019, the second Designer Bag Event was held at the MetroPlex Expo Center. Nearly 400 attendees enjoyed an evening of delicious appetizers from Inspired Catering by Kravitz, the emcee talents of Dave Bucci, and a dessert buffet provided by the JA Company students from Choffin Culinary Arts program. The event raised nearly $23,000 for Junior Achievement programs.

DESIGNER BAG SPONSORS

TABLE SPONSORS ABA Therapy Solutions Associated School Employees Credit Union Chemical Bank Cliffe College of Creative Arts & Communication Cohen & Company Compco Industries Cortland Bank Frosty Spoon Ice Cream Studio Gasser Chair Greenwood Chevrolet HBA CPAs and Consultants Huntington Bank Kennsington Grille KeyBank Molly Maid Prodigal Media TeamVets Cleaning Service Transamerica Financial TRu Consulting, LLC Vallourec Star Williamson College of Business Administration Women United! Yurchyk & Davis

DESSERT SPONSOR WITH CHOFFIN CULINARY ARTS

PACK YOUR BAG GRAND PRIZE DONORS Avalon Inn, Molly Maid, Come Stay & Play Pet Resort, Lizzy James Jewelry, Michele Merkel, Kim Urig Learn more about Junior Achievement at warren-youngstown.ja.org

The Thomases Family Endowment

John F. Hynes and John D. Finnegan Foundation

Robert S. Morrison Foundation

The William M. Neckerman Charitable Foundation

The Pollock Company Foundation LEARN MORE ABOUT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AT WARREN-YOUNGSTOWN.JA.ORG

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Cover photo: Ken Love Photography