1. future generations today.
“JA is a great experience for young
people and opens a new world to Mentors
them. We encourage all students Learning from business leaders
to participate and business people Helping provide youth real-life experience and
to pass on the lessons they have understanding of financial literacy, entrepreneurship and
learned.”
work readiness skills.
- Paul Ayotte
Chair of the Board
Junior Achievement fills a gap
in Canada’s education system
when it comes to financial
literacy and encouraging
entrepreneurship.
Youth
Preparing for the future by learning and
experiencing business today
Providing youth with experiences that promote financial
literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness skills.
Business
Providing experience, guidance and generosity
Partnering to provide learning experiences to discover
financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness
of Peterborough, Lakeland, Muskoka skills.
News 2011/2012
Junior Achievement of Peterborough, Lakeland, Muskoka Region

2. Look who’s making an .
GE Peterborough volunteers deliver success Here are the people in your
for students! community making an impact:
Bank of Montreal • Bell Canada • Cameco • CIBC
• Duke Engineering • GE Canada - Peterborough
• GE Worldwide • Glen Isle Farms • Kawartha
Credit Union • Kawartha Lakes Community
Futures • Kawartha Manufacturers’ Association
• Lakeland Power • Little Lake Cemetery
Company • Lioness Club of Lakefield • Muskoka
Home Builders • Paul and Mardi Ayotte
• Rotary Club of Bracebridge • Rotary Club of
Bracebridge - Muskoka Lakes • Rotary Club of
Brighton • Rotary Club of Gravenhurst • Rotary
Club of Huntsville • Rotary Club of Lake/Bays
On Friday, April 8, 2011 volunteers delivered “The Economics for • Rotary Club of Peterborough • Royal Bank of
Success” a Junior Achievement program delivered by GE volunteers Canada • Scotia Bank • TD Canada Trust • The
on an annual basis. This one-day program is taught to Grade 8 Black Horse • Tim Horton’s - Ashburnham St.
classes in the Peterborough area. The program is an activity-oriented Peterborough • Trans Canada Pipe
program that teaches students that every opportunity is a stepping-
stone for future success. The program focuses on four main themes:
success, independence, opportunity, and future career planning.
Through interactive games and discussion, the students are taught Here’s what they are saying
money management skills and the importance of staying in school.
Pictured from left to right: Stephen Valentine, Stephanie Cloutier, Kristen
about the Junior Achievement
Jones, Leanne McKinlay,Martin Choo, Mike DeBlock, Brooke Dean-Millar, programs:
Rahim Shaikh, David Summers, Sumin Baek, Rick Farley, Doug
Edmondson, Sheryl Albert and Eric McClenaghan. (Missing: Farooq
Saudagar, Josh Humber, Sarah Armstrong, Brad Calderone and Matt “This was a great experience and the mentors
Faulkner). opened my eyes to the real world.”
Over 65%
- Peterborough Grade 8 student
“I learned that living and paying for yourself is
alot harder than kids think, you have to have a
job that pays well.”
of participants indicate that Junior - Peterborough Grade 8 student
Achievement has a significant “The [Economics of Success] program is
impact on staying in high school extremely helpful for the students to go
through. The practical examples that are
and enrolling in post-secondary worked through with the students throughout
the daily activities clearly illustrate the benefits
education . of striving for a good education and provide
working exercises on items like budgeting and
planning. The active two-way dialogue that
occurs through the program allow the students
to understand the benefits of developing skills
as early as Grade 7, such as volunteer work,
part-time work, building a resume and
gathering references. It is a real eye opener
for all students to hear examples from other
students, teachers and the facilitator.”
- Colin Deans
Coordinator, Materials Handling
Cameco Corporation. Fuel Services Division.
Port Hope Conversion Facility

3. John McNutt Barbara White
General Manager Muskoka Coordinator
Now entering my fifth year with Junior Achievement in Junior Achievement in Muskoka for 2010-11. This was
this region I am pleased with the progress of the newly our best year ever, and we are preparing for the 2011-12
Incorporated Board, known now as Junior Achievement of school year with great anticipation! This year we will also
Peterborough, Lakeland, Muskoka. be expanding our program area to include Parry Sound
and the Burk’s Falls area.
The Board of Directors is comprised of a cross section
of knowledgeable successful business people that Financial literacy, work readiness skills and
understand the importance of the JA message. The board entrepreneurship are all topics that are often covered
will be lead by former Mayor Paul Ayotte as the Chair. in the media as necessary topics for students today.
His wealth of experience from being involved with our JA programs have been addressing these areas in our
business community will ensure us continued success. schools for many years. This past year we reached almost
Jamie Tompkins of TD Canada Trust remains on our 1000 students in Muskoka, with the grade 8, grade 5,
board as Past Chair. Jamie has been a long time Junior grade 3 and JA Titan the high school on line business
Achievement mentor and supporter and will provide that simulation. Educators and parents tell us the programs are
important continuity. relevant as well as informative. Student feed back is not
only positive but clearly indicates that they understand the
We are pleased to be supported by diverse businesses value of continued education.
and service clubs throughout our region that know JA
programs are an important investment in our communities. The success of JA programs would not be possible
It is mentors from these businesses and clubs that without the financial support of sponsors across Muskoka.
encourage students to look into the economic challenges Sponsors include local business and industry, service
of the future.. They are an inspiration to students and clubs and community members. Each program is delivered
challenge them to explore the many different avenues in by a trained volunteer mentor. Their interaction with
our global society. the students makes our programs meaningful as they
share their business and personal expertise, educational
Moving forward this year we will continue to work with experiences and provide hands on learning to the
our local school boards to ensure delivery of all program students. This year we were fortunate to add many new
requests. We also look forward to expanding our program sponsors and volunteers to our JA community in Muskoka.
delivery to many rural communities and those under
serviced areas in our region. Thanks to so many community minded businesses and
volunteers interested in the welfare of our local students,
Consider joining us in a most worthwhile venture. we look forward to another great year in our Muskoka
schools.
We challenge you to inspire our future leaders.
Where we are going:
Peterborough & Lakeshore Muskoka
Programs Students Programs Students
Our Community 10 300 Our Community 2 60
Our Business World 15 375 Our Business World 8 240
Economics for Success 65 1950 Economics for Success 30 900
Titan 4 100 Titan 3 75
Total 94 2725 Total 43 1275
What’s happening:
Watch for our fundraiser at The Venue in Peterborough this Spring!
*Reintroducing The Company Program sponsored by
Glen Isle Farms and Kawartha Manufacturers’ Association

4. Here’s how you can make an .
Inspire our youth by being an in-class mentor “Junior Achievement does a
great job of communicating
the importance of the free
enterprise system to
Support by investing in a classroom experience. students. They learn that
nothing much happens until
Your funds stay right here in our community. something is sold, and that a
Providing youth with experiences that promote financial literacy, career in business is a great
entrepreneurship and work readiness skills. career choice.”
Elementary Schools Business Basics - Stuart Harrison
Our Community - Needs, Jobs, Tools (Grade 3) General Manager
Your company’s investment in a young person’s future: $500 per classroom Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
Our Business World (Grade 5)
Your company’s investment in a young person’s future: $500 per classroom
Middle Schools:
ESIS Economics for Success (Grade 8)
Your company’s investment in a young person’s future: $500 per classroom
Secondary Schools:
JA Titan (High School)
Your company’s investment in a young person’s future: $1,000 per classroom
Believe in our future at a community level and
toegether we will inspire todays youth to discover and
explore our global society.
To learn more about how you can invest in a young person’s future, please contact us at:
of Peterborough, Lakeland, Muskoka
Peterborough Office: Muskoka Office:
250 Sherbrooke Street, Unit #4, Peterborough, ON K9J 2N4 816 East Waseosa Lake Road, R.R. 3, Huntsville, ON P1H 2J4
P: (705) 874.6960 • F: (705) 876.7560 P: (705) 788.7800 • F: (705) 788.7801
Email: johnemcnutt@sympatico.ca Email: bwhite@jacan.org
Board of Directors
Chair ~ Paul Ayotte
Junior Achievement of Peterborough, Lakeland, Muskoka Vice Chair ~ Cameron White
General Manager ~ John McNutt Past Chair ~ Jamie Tompkins
Administrative Assistant ~ Melissa Reid Secretary ~ Karen Munro
Muskoka Coordinator ~ Barbara White Treasurer ~ Blair Nixon
Fund Developer ~ Donna Williams Director ~ Donna Williams
Director ~ Alison Withey
Executive Secretary ~ John McNutt