Jim 'n Nicks Junior Achievement
08/16/2008 05:00 PM Jim ‘N Nick’s Junior Achievement
Bowling Classic Launches
Twenty-second Year
Birmingham, AL—Junior Achievement (JA) of Greater Birmingham is currently recruiting businesses to participate in the summer segment of the Twenty-second Annual Jim ‘N Nick’s Junior Achievement Bowling Classic to be held on August 9, 10, and 16, 2008 at Brunswick Riverview Lanes and Vestavia Bowl Family Fun Center. Nearly 60 companies and 2000 bowlers are expected to participate, raising more than $225,000.
To participate, a local business nominates a ‘Company Coordinator”, who then recruits team captains, who recruit bowlers for each team. Each team consists of one team captain and four bowlers. Each team is responsible for raising $500.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in the Bowling Classic, regardless of bowling ability. All bowlers have the chance to win fabulous prizes for their fundraising efforts, including a VIP trip to the 2008 SEC Football Championship in
The Bowling Classic funds will be used to help JA continue its mission of reaching 28,000 kids by 2009. Through a dedicated network of volunteers from the business community, Junior Achievement offers exciting, hands-on curriculum focusing on workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy designed to inspire and prepare them to succeed in today’s global economy.
The Twenty-second Annual Jim ‘N Nick’s Junior Achievement Bowling Classic is presented by Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ and generously supported by Golden Flake Snack Foods, Berney Office Solutions and McWane Science Center. Media partners include Bright House Networks, al.com, and The
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