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May 2022
2022 Hall of Fame Award Winners
Congratulations to our Hall of Fame Award Winners:

Company of the Year
EY 

Volunteer of the Year
Karen Blutcher, JEA 

Educator of the Year
LTC William Liptrot Jr., William M. Raines High School

Hall of Fame Inductee
Charlie Kauffman, Wells Fargo
 
23rd Thompson S. Baker "Solid As A Rock" Award
Richard Sisisky, The Shircliff & Sisisky Company

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters of the JA Hall of Fame event. A special thank you to Presenting Sponsor, THE PLAYERS, and to our Event Sponsors, Beaver Street Fisheries and Publix Super Markets Charities. The future at JANFL is bright – thank you for helping us to achieve our vision of a world in which young people have the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities!
Hall of Fame Award Winners
Left to Right: Jeremy Harris of EY, JEA's Karen Blutcher, LTC William Liptrot Jr. of Raines High School JROTC.
Richard Sisisky and Shannon Italia
Baker Award winner Richard Sisisky with JA of North Florida president Shannon Italia.
Charlie Kauffman speaking
Hall of Fame Inductee Charlie Kauffman, unable to attend, provided a video accepting his award.
2022 Hall of Fame Sponsors
Florida Blue employees speaking to students
UNF employee speaking to students
Fanatics employees posing for group photo at JA Day
From virtual lessons to in-class experiences, we thank our many volunteers for making this a successful, impactful spring!

Pictured, from top:

  • Duval Charter School at Baymeadows High School Career Fair

  • Fanatics volunteers group photo before teaching JA in a Day at Loretto Elementary

  • JA Career Speaker Series Virtual: Bob Ulanowicz from Mercedes-Benz and Charla Hamilton, a labor and delivery nurse, speaking to students at Fort Caroline Middle School

  • Fifth Third Bank volunteer Chris McGraw teaching as part of JA in a Day at Spring Park Elementary
Screenshot of volunteer speaking
Screenshot of volunteer speaking
Volunteer teaching in classroom
Thank you Arby's Foundation for making a difference
Proud Partners:

JA is honored to have received a $11,300 grant from Arby’s Foundation. These funds will help prepare students for the workforce through the JA Inspire Career Exploration Program. Thank you Arby's for supporting career preparation and work readiness in our region!
Day of the Girl
Only a few spots remain -- sign up soon!

Annual DAY OF THE GIRL Event
Friday, June 24, 2022
Adam W. Herbert University Center

Participants will be treated to a special day of fun and learning, with workshops focusing on topics such as STEM skills, career readiness, confidence, budgeting, and mental & physical health.
 
Sponsorships are available for this event -- view opportunities here.

Contact Stephanie Saman:
ssaman@janfl.org or call 904-398-9944 ext.231
JA of North Florida Golf Classic
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
JA of North Florida Golf Classic
San Jose Country Club

Daily's Food Truck • Titleist/FootJoy Pop-up Shop - Each golfer receives $150 gift card • Stretch & Massage Zone provided by San Jose Fitness Club • Unique Parting Gift Handmade by Golden Soul Golf

Only 10 foursomes left -- sign up soon!
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is #AAPI Month
This month we recognize the generations of Asian American and Pacific Islanders that helped and continue to enrich America's history. Head to our social media as we highlight several AAPI individuals!
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