Are you REALLY willing to make a difference?

[Pamela Treacy]

You are receiving this invitation because you have shown an interest in education and workforce development.



WE ARE STARTING A MOVEMENT!



Our goal is to engage our colleagues, families, and neighbors in a dialogue about the vital role of an excellent public education system.

We need you to help start that dialogue and keep it going by giving 10 presentations.

The message is being created using the following content:

· Changes in our global Economy and how that applies to education

· Education Crossroads information provided by Dr. Matt Murray, UT

· Dr. McIntyre’s vision for Knox County Schools; the plan for our community

· New Tennessee State Education Standards and Requirements (Tennessee Diploma Project) are a start





We can reach nearly half of Knox County through this grass roots approach. Here are the numbers:



100 volunteers who offer to give 10 presentations with 20 people each. That’s 20,000 people.

At each of those presentations, 1 volunteer commits to give 10 presentations;

That makes 200,000 people - Half of Knox County!





The attached commitment letter outlines the time commitment and the requirements.



The DEADLINE to sign the letter and send it to us is Friday, October 3rd, 2008.





Will you be able to say, "I helped change Knox County, forever?"





Please forward to anyone you believe wants to be One of the Hundred.







Jennifer D. Evans

Director, Workforce Development and Education

Knoxville Chamber

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