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The original documents are located in Box 2, folder "Education - Office of Indian
Education" of the Bradley H. Patterson Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 2 of the Bradley H. Patterson Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
786
70001 Ltd.
ROBSCOTT BUILDING
151 CHESTNUT HILL RD.
NEWARK
DELAWARE 19711
302-731-0750
September 27, 1976
Mr. Brad Patterson
Council on Indian Affairs
The White House
FORD & LIBRARY 07V839
Washington, D. C. 20004
Dear Brad,
It certainly was a pleasure talking with you last week about
70001 and how it might be applied to the needs of the Indians. I
followed-up with a call to Mr. Jollie. While I have been unable to
reach him, I am hopeful of setting up a meeting to discuss the program
fully with him.
As you suggested, enclosed are some materials on 70001 for your
information. I think it's particularly important to note 70001 is the
only program operating for high school dropouts that provides full-time
employment in the field of retail sales and distribution; related
vocational instruction; GED preparation; and, most importantly perhaps,
motivation through a vocational youth organization--SEVCA--the 70001
Career Association.
With seventeen programs in operation today, and under our Department
of Labor contract we hope to add at least eight more in the coming year,
70001 is the nation's newest and fastest growing manpower training
program. Particularly important, of course, to the Prime Sponsors at
the local level is the fact that the program averages about $1,250
per placement as opposed to the national CETA average of $3,200 per
participant. As you can see, it's a good "buy" for the Prime Sponsor.
Finally, there remains the fact that only 6% of all manpower
training funds under CETA are spent for on-the-job training. One of
the reasons we are funded by the National Programs Division is to help
turn those percentages around to some degree.
CORPORATE OFFICERS
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Chairman
Vice President
The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
The Hon. Pete du Pont
Dr. George B. McGorman
Mr. Joseph Trahan
Ms. Constance Newman
Mr. Roger Semerad
Mr. Dennis J. Savage
U.S. Senator, Delaware
U.S. Congressman. Delaware
Executive Secretary,
70001 Project Manager,
Vice President,
Assistant Secretary, H.U.D.
American Retail Federation
Secretary
The Hon. Bill Brock
Mr. Larry L. Loomis
Delaware Advisory Council on
St. Louis, Missouri
U.S. Senator, Tennessee
Ben Cotten, Esq.
Career Education
DE State Supervisor, Nebraska
Dean Owen F. Peagler
Ms. Holly Coors
Mr. Kenneth c. Rietz
President
Chairman, President's Advisory
Board of Regents.
The Hon. Lloyd Meeds
Mr. Ernest c. McMillan
Vice President
Mr. Kenneth M. Smith
Council on the Education of
American Technological Univ.
U.S. Congressman, Washington
President, Proud. Inc.
Mike Curb Productions
Disadvantaged Children
Mr. Brad Patterson
- 2 -
September 27, 1976
We've gotten an excellent response as we've moved around the
country, and believe there is a real demand for this kind of program.
Hopefully, we can offer our services to the Indian population as
well.
Thank you so much for your time and attention to our program. I
do hope you'll let us know if you have any questions on it. In the
near future, I hope to be able to come by and talk to you more fully
about the program.
Sincerely,
KSZ Kenneth M. Smith
President
KMS: ehs
Enclosures
CC: Roger Semerad, Chairman of the Board
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
Oltd.7 ORD is
Earning, Young People Ltd.70 GEEAT
Learning
And Developing
Together.
Ltd.7
Ltd.
Ltd
Young People
70001 is designed specifically to meet the needs of peo-
ple in the 16-22 age bracket who generally 1) have left
school before completing twelve grades, 2) are un-
employed, and 3) are unable to obtain regular employ-
ment. Many of them are economically, socially, or
educationally disadvantaged. Ninety percent are receiv-
ing some form of public assistance. Between 750,000
and 1 million people leave high school before graduation
every year, swelling that segment of the American pop-
ulation with the highest and most chronic rate of un-
employment. 70001 can sharply reduce this tragic waste
Youth comprise our most valuable national resource.
of our most valuable national resource
our youth.
Earning
The typical enrollee is guided into immediate full-time un-
subsidized employment. 70001 trains a person in a job
rather than for a job that may disappear by the end of the
training period. Coordinators, working closely with the
enrollee and employer, provide the guidance to help the
enrollee upgrade his skills and meet his responsibility to
the employer. Over 2/3 of 70001 enrollees have been
placed on a job and half of the balance are preparing for
employment. Our pilot project over three years disclosed
71 percent of enrollees still on the job for a year or more.
As one satisfied employer told a 70001 evaluation team
70001 members have many types of jobs, primarily in the area
"Whatever you're doing, it's working."
of distribution, ranging from stock clerk to managerial positions.
Learning
70001 effectively closes the gap between education and
work. Enrollees during off-hours prepare for their high
school equivalency diploma (GED) under the guidance,
where necessary, of special remedial instructors in the
basic skills such as math and communications. The
employer frequently provides added incentive to the
enrollee by awarding raises or promotions upon comple-
tion of the GED. An audio-visual instructional program
specially developed by 70001 for the jobs held by its
members helps prepare the enrollee for employment and
to upgrade himself in the job.
Individualized self-pacing audio-visual instructional materials
are an integral part of the 70001 program.
And Developing
Together
70001 combines the on-the-job work experience and
classroom instruction with a structured program of youth
activities designed to provide personal motivation for the
vocational development of the enrollee. The youth ac-
tivities introduce a pattern of successes to replace the
pattern of failures so common in the experience of the
enrollees. Once the attitude and self-confidence is right,
success follows. The activities program is a critical dis-
tinguishing element in insuring the long-term employ-
ment, educational motivation, and sound career prepara-
tion for the 70001 enrollee
the first step on the ladder
Crucial to the success of 70001 is the spirit of competition and
towards a productive and rewarding career.
personal achievement which is developed by the 70001 Career
Association.
The Role of 70001 Ltd
The Record
A 70001 program is operated locally usually
funded
from CETA or vocational funds to a local educational institution.
Other agencies, however, can also operate a program. 70001
Ltd. then subcontracts with the sponsoring (operator) agency
to:
franchise the use of the 70001 name and all of its
By January of 1976, 70001 had grown 400% to 17 programs
copyrighted materials to the business, governmental and
and 2,000 enrollees in nine states in just two years, and the
educational communities.
bulk of that growth came in the face of the worst economic
depression since the 1930's.
help select the proper headquarters site and set it up for
Over 25 state and local governments have individually ap-
maximum effectiveness.
proved 70001 for operation in their areas.
assist in the recruitment and selection of capable and com-
As of December 1, 1975, over two-thirds of those who had
petent staff.
enrolled in 70001 had been placed on the job, 50% of the
provide on-site and remote intensive pre-service and inser-
remainder were preparing for employment.
vice staff training in all elements of the 70001 program.
80% of the total were enrolled from February 1, 1975, to
distribute to local business firms the endorsements of 70001
November 15, 1975, reflecting the sharp increase in program
from supporting companies, to help open the door to local
capacity during 1975.
business support of the program.
During the three-year pilot program, fully 71% of the
develop jobs locally through the mobilization of 70001 Ltd.
enrollees were still on the job after a year or more.
support from the American Retail Federation and related
national business firms.
50% of all employed to December 1, 1975, had surpassed
the CETA "permanent placement" regulation (90 con-
provide on-site job development assistance by the
secutive days of employment).
professional staff of 70001 Ltd.
70001 costs much less than the average manpower training
make presentations to community groups to build support for
program under $1,250 per job placement and under $1,-
the local program.
000 per participant, even in the first year of operation, com-
pared to the $3,087 average cost nationally per CETA par-
implement the 70001 Ltd. specially developed audio/visual
ticipant.
instructional program and other related programs of instruc-
tion supported by the 70001 Business Associates.
And 70001 provides not just a job but the immediate poten-
tial of a productive and worthwhile career with excellent up-
establish a chapter of the 70001 Career Association for
ward mobility.
vocationally related youth organization activities at the local,
regional and national levels.
The average hourly wage of all 70001 enrollees was over
$2.50 per hour (all unsubsidized) on December 1, 1975, and
conduct the necessary evaluations to provide quality control
rising steadily as enrollees were being promoted and up-
leading to full national accreditation as a 70001 program.
graded in an improving economy.
provide on-site technical assistance in the complete im-
Through calendar year 1975, even with several programs at
plementation of all phases of the 70001 program as needed
only partial capacity until the last half of the year, enrollees
throughout the contract period.
earned more than $1 million and paid out approximately
$250,000 in local, state and federal taxes (discontinued
coordinate the overall national business, educational,
welfare payments are not included).
governmental and private support necessary for the achieve-
ment of a highly successful 70001 program.
The President, a dozen mayors, more than 30 members of
the Congress, and over 100 state and local elected officials
publish a quarterly national magazine, newsletter, brochure
have endorsed and supported 70001. (See next page.)
and audio-visual materials to recognize achievements and
activities of the local program and the national effort.
A 10-year projection of a 50-enrollee control group showed a
return of $1.5 million to society (paid back in taxes and
promote national, regional and local recognition of the local
foregone welfare payments, but not including other potential
program through the media, and provide influential speakers
public assistance costs) on an investment of $54,000. 70001
and presentations to national organizations.
doesn't cost, it pays!
70001 has
earned the
support of
leaders in
GOVERNMENT
BUSINESS
"Particularly impressive is Project 70001's unique amalgamation of
"The ARF has endorsed Project 70001 for a number of years and many
organized youth, free enterprise, government and education to assist
of our members actively participate at the local level
The
carefully
unemployed young people into a worthwhile and productive career."
designed and well-managed programs provide the proper balance
Hood R. Ford
between real experience in the retail industry and vocationally-oriented
education programs."
Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States
Roger D. Semerad, Vice President
"70001 will address one of the toughest problems confronting
American Retail Federation
educators and society - the high school dropout. While Minnesota for-
tunately has one of the lowest dropout rates in the nations, we are
acutely aware of the personal tragedy as well as the social costs
"I can't think of any undertaking I would rather be identified with by
70001 is another fine example of a working partnership between the
name than the work you and DECA are doing with these great young
public and private sectors."
people. I hope, someday, this program can turn into a hundred thou-
Wendell R. Anderson, Governor of Minnesota
sand job opportunities for people who need to know there is a place for
them in our economy and our society."
"70001 has provided unemployed and economically disadvantaged
Lawrence E. McGourty, President
high school dropouts with an opportunity to achieve career-oriented
Thom McAn Shoe Company
employment in the field of marketing The Department of Labor grant
to 70001 Ltd. can provide many other states and communities with the
opportunity to try this program and determine if it can help them to meet
"Our company has been working with Project 70001 since it originated.
their manpower objectives."
We feel the directors of this Project have been very helpful in helping us,
Christopher S. Bond, Governor of Missouri
the employer, develop the students into successful people in the
"In my judgment
70001 offers a uniquely effective approach to the
business world."
ancient problem of training the hard-core, young unemployed. Par-
Marguerite Engel, Personnel Manager
ticularly effective is the use of the vocational student organization - a
J. C. Penney Co., Inc., Wilmington
long neglected reservoir of talent, vocational expertise and
organizational skill."
Bill Brock, U.S. Senator
"I am very familiar with the program and have been following it since its
inception in Delaware a few years ago. This is undoubtedly the most
"The success of 70001 stems from its faith in young people and in our
meaningful program that has been developed to help bring disadvan-
free enterprise system. I am proud that it started in Delaware and that I
taged youth into the mainstream of economic life. You are to be con-
have had the opportunity to be actively involved."
gratulated on your efforts to bring the program to Gary."
Pete du Pont, Member of Congress
F. W. Archer, General Electric Company
"I wholeheartedly endorse your concept of career training for out-of-
Louisville, Kentucky
school young people. I am also pleased that 70001 and DECA will con-
tinue a close association."
William Lehman, Member of Congress
"I am very impressed with the three 70001 enrollees who are working
for us. We've promoted Olivia Cox to manager of the Snack Bar, and
"70001 has been effective in dealing with a wide range of community
Marcella Bridges, now on the sales floor, soon will enter our assistant
problems - dropouts, the hard-core unemployed youth, juvenile
manager training program. Louisa Parks is doing very well on the
offenders and other traditionally 'hard to reach' groups
I
can
counter. Your people are motivated and seem to work harder. Whatever
enthusiastically urge that communities undertake this program
you're doing, it's working."
Thomas C. Maloney, Mayor of Wilmington
Charles Eason, Manager
Eckerd's Drug, Montgomery, Alabama
AND
EDUCATION
"I know of few other programs that have been as effective as 70001 in
standing examples in the United States. I wish you well. Any help I can
bridging the gap between education and work, and successfully
give you I certainly want to do."
motivating young people to develop the skills and attitudes needed to
Dr. Kenneth B. Hoyt, Director of Career Education
U.S. Office of Education
achieve productive and rewarding careers."
T.H. Bell
"The Council is impressed with your record and with the way in which
U.S. Commissioner of Education
you have opened up a new avenue of approach to vocational educa-
"Most important, you provide a vehicle by which youth can understand
tion. We commend this type of endeavor on the part of vocational stu-
both who they are and why they are through the accomplishments your
dent organizations and would like to extend best wishes to Project
So far as I'm concerned, Project 70001
70001 for continued success."
project allows them to attain
really represents career education in action. It is one of the most out-
National Advisory Council on Vocational Education
The Story of 70001
70001 Ltd. was born in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1969. Concerned with
both the economic and social problems caused by out-of-school youth,
the Thom McAn Company asked the Distributive Education Clubs of
America (DECA) for help. The goal was to provide an avenue by which
those youth could receive immediate employment along with the on-
the-job training, education, personal motivation, and self-contidence
necessary to enter and advance in the field of marketing and distribu-
tion.
The program, dubbed Project 70001, was piloted at the Prices's Corner
Shopping Center and proved to be a remarkable success. During the
first three years, for example, it cost less than $1,000 per participant per
year, and 71 percent stayed on the job for a year or more.
Impressed, the Community Services Administration in 1973 awarded
DECA a $250,000 Research and Demonstration grant (supplemented
later with an additional $138,000) to present the 70001 program to state
and city governments. A major condition was that any municipality
wishing to start a project would manage and finance it, with 70001
"franchising" to them the special expertise and quality control
necessary to establish a successful program.
In fiscal 1976, 70001 had 17 programs operating in nine states serving
nearly 2,000 young people. This 400% expansion in two years came in
the face of the worst economic depression since the 1930's.
The people most closely involved in the program agreed that the time
had come for a major expansion effort and that 70001 could best
achieve its potential by becoming an independent, non-profit corpra-
tion separate from its parent organization, DECA.
The new corporation, 70001 Ltd., immediately submitted a proposal to
the Department of Labor calling for the establishment of at least 50
more programs over a four-year period, at which time 70001 Ltd. would
become basically self-sustaining for its services to local programs.
The DOL in February of 1976 awarded a $628,000 contract to help
finance the first year of the new expansion effort that is designed to
bring 70001 to every interested city in America by 1981.
70001 has, indeed, come of age.
CORPORATE OFFICERS: Chairman, Mr. Roger Semerad,
Vice President, American Retail Federation; President, Mr. Kenneth
M. Smith; Vice President, Mr. Dennis J. Savage; Secretary, Ben
Cotten, Esq. Treasurer, Mr. A. Edwards Danforth; MEMBERS
OF THE BOARD: The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., U.S. Senator,
Delaware; The Hon. Bill Brock, U.S. Senator, Tennessee; Ms. Holly
Coors, Board of Regents, American Technological Univ.; The Hon.
Pete du Pont, U.S. Congressman, Delaware; Mr. Larry L. Loomis,
DE State Supervisor, Nebraska; Dr. George B. McGorman, Ex-
ecutive Secretary, Delaware Advisory Council on Career Education;
The Hon. Lloyd Meeds, U.S. Congressman, Washington; Mr. Ernest
C. McMillan, President, Proud, Inc.; Ms. Constance Newman, Assis-
tant Secretary, H.U.D.; Dean Owen F. Peagler, Chairman,
President's Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged
Children; Mr. Kenneth C. Rietz, Vice President, Mike Curb Produc-
tions; Mr. Joseph Trahan, 70001 Project Manager, St. Louis,
Missouri
70001 Ltd. is ready when you are.
Write or Call: 70001 Ltd.
Robscott Building
151 Chestnut Hill Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
302-731-0750
The Story of 70001
Those are some of the reasons why you
70001 Ltd. was born in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1969. Concerned with
should hire members of 70001 Ltd. And
both the economic and social problems caused by out-of-school youth,
those reasons also tell you why we don't
the Thom McAn Company asked the Distributive Education Clubs of
it all adds
have to subsidize employers to hire our
America (DECA) for help. The goal was to provide an avenue by which
young people. They pay their own way, both
those youth could receive immediate employment along with the on-
the-job training, education, personal motivation, and self-confidence
on the job and in the taxes they return to the
necessary to enter and advance in the field of marketing and distribu-
community.
tion.
We've run out of space, but not out of
The program, dubbed Project 70001, was piloted at the Prices Corner
up to good
talented young people who are looking only
Shopping Center and proved to be a remarkable success. During the
for the opportunity we all need. the
first three years, for example, it cost less than $1,000 per participant
opportunity for a satisfying job and a career.
per year, and 71 percent stayed on the job for a year or more.
Impressed, the Community Services Administration in 1973 awarded
DECA a $250,000 Research and Demonstration grant (supplemented
BUSINESS
later with an additional $138,000) to present the 70001 program to
state and city governments. A major condition was that any municipal-
ity wishing to start a project would manage and finance it, with 70001
"franchising" to them the special expertise and quality control
necessary to establish a successful program.
In fiscal 1976, 70001 had 17 programs operating in nine states serving
nearly 2,000 young people. This 400 percent expansion in two years
came in the face of the worst economic depression since the 1930's.
70001
The people most closely involved in the program agreed that the time
had come for o major expansion effort and that 70001 could best
70001
achieve its potential by becoming an independent, non-profit coΓpoΓa-
70001
tion separate from its parent organization, DECA.
70001
The new corporation, 70001 Ltd., immediately submitted a proposal to
the Department of Labor calling for the establishment of at least 50
more programs over a four-year period, at which time 70001 Ltd. would
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
become basically self-sustaining for its services to local programs.
The DOL in February of 1976 awarded a $628,000 contract to help
finance the first year of the new expansion effort that is designed to
bring 70001 to every interested city in America by 1981.
70001 has, indeed, come of age.
MRC
CORPORATE OFFICERS: Chairmon, Mr. Roger Semerad, Vice President,
American Retail Federation; President, Mr. Kenneth M. Smith; Vice
President, Mr. Dennis J. Savage; Secretary, Ben Cotten, Esq.
MR
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., U.S. Senator,
70001 Ltd. is ready when you are.
Delaware; The Hon. Bill Brock, U.S. Senator, Tennessee; Ms. Holly
Coors, Board of Regents, American Technological Univ.; The Hon.
Pete du Pont, U.S. Congressman, Delaware; Mr. Larry L. Loomis,
s
DE State Supervisor, Nebraska; Dr. George B. McGorman, Executive
Secretary, Delaware Advisory Council on Career Education; The Hon.
For more information,
Lloyd Meeds, U.S. Congressman, Washington; Mr. Ernest C. McMillan,
write or call:
President, Proud, Inc.; Ms. Constance Newman, Assistant Secretary,
70001 Ltd.
H.U.D.; Dean Owen F. Peagler, Chairman, President's Advisory Council
on the Education of Disadvantaged Children: Mr. Kenneth C. Rietz,
151 Chestnut Rd.
Vice President, Mike Curb Productions; Mr. Joseph Trahan, 70001
Newark, DE 19711
Project Manager, St. Louis, Missouri.
(302) 731-0750
There are probably
What employers
What members of
70,001 reasons
have to say about
70001 say about
why you should
70001 Ltd.
hire members of
70001 Ltd.
"The ARF has endorsed Project 70001 for a
joined Project 70001 because I couldn't get along in
number of years, and many of our members
70001 Ltd.
actively participate at the local level. The
high school. I found a whole new learning experi-
carefully designed and well-managed pro-
ence
now have a steady job."
grams provide the proper balance between
Ronnie Sayers
real experience in the retail industry and
But we only have room
vocationally-oriented education programs."
''70001 helped me to learn how to
Roger D. Semerad, Vice President
dress for my job interview and how to
to list a few of them:
American Retail Federation
fill out my application I love to come
to work in the morning. I learn about
"I've been working with 70001 since 1969 and deal with about 25 of
cooking and food storage and a little
Our young people want to work and they want to
their members each year. It's about time somebody did something for
about business management."
succeed. Seventy-one percent of them stay on the
those kids who have dropped out of school. And as an employer, it's
Callie Scott
worthwhile to hire 70001 kids because they perform as well as, and
job for a year or more, compared to a 50 percent
sometimes better than, other employees.'
retention rate for the average retail employee.
Ms. Nancy Stapleford, Personnel Manager
"It's the best thing going to help someone that got me
Almart, Wilmington, Del.
right on the job, and everything is cool. I think the
world of my coordinator."
70001 is the only manpower training program that
Tyler Wash
has its own youth organization-the 70001 Career
"I am very impressed with the three 70001 enrollees who are working
Association-which provides the motivation, person-
for us. We've promoted Olivia Cox to manager of the Snack Bar, and
Marcella Bridges, now on the sales floor, soon will enter our Assistant
"I'd recommend 70001 to other kids
al and vocational development and self-confidence SO
Manager Training Program. Louisa Parks is doing very well on the
who have dropped out of school,
necessary
for
success
and for good employees.
counter. Your people are motivated and seem to work harder. Whatever
because it has helped me. It helped
you're doing, it's working."
me to find a job and has helped me to
Charles Eason, Manager
Before a 70001 member sets foot in your door, he or
Eckerd's Drug, Montgomery, Ala.
get a high school education.'
she knows how to fill out a job application, how to
Mike Santiago
handle a job interview, and what the responsibilities
"The track record of successful retention of
'Project 70001 has made me feel more secure and has
of a worker are. Our young people are prepared.
participants in 70001, already operating
given me something to look forward to. I was out of
And after they start working, they continue receiving
throughout the country and state, should
prove it to be a very definite asset to the young
work and 70001 found me a good job. The
70001 instruction on their own time-developing the
people in Poplar Bluff."
coordinators.
make me feel like an adult, instead of
competencies they need to upgrade their skills SO
Allan Jackson, Executive Vice President
some dropout kid."
they can do a better job for you.
Greater Poplar Bluff (Mo.)
Karen Cinconte
Area Chamber of Commerce
They also study for their GED high school equiva-
"A lot more young people should get
lency degree because with them, it's more than a
"So far I've hired about 40 members of 70001. I've found the odds are
involved in 70001. If you're shy, it
job. It's a career.
much better hiring through 70001 because these young men and
helps you come out of it. It helps in
The 70001 coordinator works closely with you, the
women are prepared, are willing to work, and because the coordinator
the GED, helps with the job. 70001
employer, and with the employee to avoid problems
follows through."
helps you become a better person."
and assure maximum job performance. The coordi-
William Beegle, Plant Superintendent
Olivia Cox
National Cup Co., Dover, Del.
nator's job is to help the employee succeed in his or
"The reason I quit high school was because I found it
her job.
"We have a moral obligation to give that individual who has dropped
very boring, uninteresting and a waste of my time .1
You will be asked for periodic verbal and written
out of school an opportunity to succeed. At the same time, we benefit
found that I truly enjoyed Project 70001 much more
evaluations on the progress of your employee. 70001
because these are good employees."
than regular high school."
helps train your employees the way you want them
Ms. Lorene King, Director of Personnel
Maria Moore
J.C. Penney, St. Joseph, Mo.
trained.
"That first step into the life of 70001
When you hire a 70001 member, you are not only
is a step I could never forget for it
"We, at Thom McAn and Melville Corporation, highly endorse the
helping your business; you're also helping your
changed my entire life. I am now
concepts and programs of 70001 Ltd."
community to solve the social and economic
assistant manager at Jr. Foods. And
Lawrence E. McGourty, President
problems caused by unemployed school dropouts.
Thom McAn
I am working for a higher position.''
Marilyn Thomas
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 3, 1976
JUL 8 1976
Dear Ken:
Having followed with interest the progress of
Project 70001 Ltd:, I was pleased to receive
your letter of May 24 enclosing the first issue
of Going Places! and to read of the continued
growth and success of 70001 Ltd.
From all reports, you have done an excellent
job of motivating young people to improve
their academic base and develop skills which
enhance their opportunity for meaningful
employment. Your success in providing unsub-
sidized employment leading to productive and
worthwhile careers for young people who are
no longer in school will certainly be an
inspiration to others.
Keep up the good work and please convey to all
those involved in 70001 Ltd. my warm good
wishes.
Sincerely,
Herold R. And
Mr. Kenneth M. Smith
President
70001 Ltd.
Robscott Building
FORD is LIBRARY DERALD
151 Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, Delaware 19711
781
SPECIAL ISSUE
70001 Ltd.
Newark, Delaware
March 1976
New Corporation Formed: 70001
Ltd.
A new non-profit corporation called
70001 Ltd. has been incorporated under
the laws of the State of Delaware to handle
the national expansion of 70001.
The Board of Directors of the new
corporation held its first meeting on
January 20, 1976, in Washington, D.C.; ap-
proved the articles of incorporation and
the bylaws; elected officers; and authoriz-
ed submission of a funding proposal to the
U.S. Department of Labor.
Elected were: Chairman - Roger
Semerad, Vice President of the American
Retail Federation: President Kenneth M.
Smith, formerly National Director of Pro-
ject 70001; Secretary - Benjamin Cotten,
Esq., partner in the firm of Cotten & Day;
Treasurer - A. Edwards Danforth, Board
Chairman, Farmers Bank of the State of
Roger Semerad (right) Board Chairman of 70001 Ltd. and Ben Cotten, Secretary (left) listen as
Delaware.
President Ken Smith makes a point at the new corporation's organizational meeting.
The Board designated Smith as Chief
Executive Officer and approved his
Funding Proposal Approved
recommendation of Dennis J. Savage, who
also was on the 70001 staff, to the position
of Vice President of 70001 Ltd. Smith's con-
By Department of Labor
tract as President and Chief Executive Of-
ficer extends to February, 1978.
Bulk of the meeting was devoted to a
The U.S. Department of Labor has ap-
In its introduction, the proposal
discussion of the DOL proposal, especially
proved a contract that will fuel major ex-
reviews 70001's early beneficial association
the section dealing with the program ob-
pansion of 70001 Ltd. to any point in the
with DECA and states that "in the opinion
jectives and work schedule. President
nation.
of those most closely involved in 70001, it
Smith was also authorized to submit
The one-year federal contract will
is time to initiate major national expansion
related proposals that may be necessary
launch a four-year effort aimed at es-
of the program - a process most efficient-
prior to the Board's next meeting on
tablishing a minimum of 50 programs ser-
ly and effectively done by an indepen-
March 8.
ving at least 12,500 young people aged 16-
dent, non-profit corporation."
22, according to Kenneth M. Smith, Presi-
The proposal stresses, however, that
Meet The Directors
dent of 70001 Ltd.
"close, professional ties with a youth ac-
At the end of the four-year period,
tivities program similar to DECA's would
Pages 2, 3, 4, 5
70001 would then be in a position to con-
remain an integral and crucial part of
tinue its progress even without major
70001."
Project 70001 was a special project of
federal support.
The substantial growth of 70001 dur-
the Distributive Education Clubs of
ing a time when the nation's economy was
America. The decision to form an in-
The 12 month proposal details an am-
in its sharpest depression since the 1930's
dependent corporation separate from
bitious schedule that includes ap-
is proof that "70001 works - and works
DECA was deemed necessary in order to
proaching at least 150 interested com-
well," Smith said. Essential components of
permit major national expansion of the
munities and establishing a minimum of 10
the program are:
program and to explore the implementa-
new programs in the first year, and laying
tion of the concept into new vocational
the foundation for starting at least 20 new
Highlights of
disciplines.
programs in the following year.
Proposal on Page 6
Harry A. Applegate, Executive Direc-
tor of DECA, said that "We at DECA are
extremely proud of the part we played in
During that first year, 70001 also
1) immediate full-time employment in en-
would establish a new national youth
try level jobs in a distributive occupa-
the birth and growth of Project 70001.
Now that the time has come for 70001 to
organization and revise and improve
tion (retail, sales, general distribution)
push off on its own, we wish you every
national services to the existing 17
2) after-hours instruction in job-related
success. We share your happiness and ex-
programs, according to the proposal.
areas through a specially developed
citement and look forward to close
In addition, at least 2,500 new clients
audio-visual program, remedial group
cooperation in the future."
would be added during the first year and a
instruction, and GED preparation
In discussing the new corporation,
minimum of 1,400 would be placed on the
3) a structured program of vocationally-
President Smith said that "the outstanding
job.
related youth activities designed to
people who have agreed to serve on the
build job skills and, perhaps most im-
"These are minimum goals, and for a
portantly, to stimulate personal self-
Board of Directors are one more indica-
program with nearly unlimited potential,"
confidence, achievement, and motiva-
tion of the broad national support that
Smith said, "our work is cut out for us."
tion
70001 has developed over the years. Their
(Continued on Page 6)
(Continued on Page 3)
Meet the Directors
Roger D. Semerad
Ben Cotten
A. Edwards Danforth
Sen. Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Senator Bill Brock
Holly A. Coors
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Joe Biden likes to quip that, at age 32,
Bill Brock believes that "the role of
Holly A. Coors of Golden, Colorado,
he is regarded as the United States
government should be to help, not
received a Presidential appointment to the
Senate's "token young person."
hinder, people from being productive and
National Advisory Council on Vocational
Mr. Semerad, Vice President of the
An attorney, Mr. Cotten is a partner in
Mr. Danforth is President, Board
useful." This people-oriented approach
Education in 1970 and served until 1973,
American Retail Federation, has had ex-
the Washington, D.C. law firm of Cotten
Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of
tensive experience in both the public and
the Farmers Bank of the State of Delaware.
He was only 29 when he won election
has guided Senator Brock through his 15
participating in the work of many of the
and Day and formerly was associated with
the firms of Wheeler & Wheeler, and
to the Senate. Enthusiasm, energy, and an
years of public service and an early active
Council's committees. She currently is a
private sectors. From 1974 to January 1976,
His career in the banking and investment
business started upon his graduation from
uncanny bluntness combined with a sense
association with 70001. From the begin-
member of the Board of Regents of the
he served Presidents Nixon and Ford in
Brault, Graham, Scott & Brault. He is also a
the positions of Staff Assistant with
of humor and a sensitivity to citizen
ning of our national expansion, he has
American Technological University in
college instructor-lecturer-tutor in the
Yale University in 1949 when he joined
been in the forefront of encouraging the
Domestic Council responsibilities for
areas of political science and sociology
Hayden Miller & Co., investment bankers
problems characterize Senator Biden's
Killeen, Texas, and in 1975 was Colorado
education and labor, and later Executive
style.
establishment of new programs.
State Chairman of the Executive Spon-
and is former legal counsel to the National
in his native city of Cleveland, Ohio.
Senator Brock was a successful
soring Committee, FFA.
Director of the President's Advisory Com-
Citizens Committee on Revenue Sharing.
As a member of the Senate Foreign
businessman (Vice President of Marketing
Deeply involved in hospital activities,
mittee on Refugees.
Educated at American University
Relations Committee, he has frequently
for Brock Candy Co.) before becoming
she has served as President of St. Luke's
(A.B., J.D., and M.A.), Mr. Cotten has forg-
Prior to his government service, Mr.
He moved next to the First National
expressed a special concern for the needs
the first Republican in 42 years to be
Hospital Auxiliary, President of Spalding
ed an energetic and versatile career span-
Semerad was a federal relations and
ning the legal profession, civic affairs, and
City Bank of New York, National and
of emerging nations. He is also a member
elected to the U.S. Congress from
Rehabilitation Center, and Trustee of the
management consultant as President of
International Divisions, including two
of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in
Children's Hospital in Denver. Since 1963,
political activities. Honors and awards in-
Committee, the new Senate Budget Com-
1962. He was reelected to the House for
Mrs. Coors also has been assistant to the
Dumbarton Associates, Inc. He also has
clude Outstanding Young Man of America
years in Argentina, as Assistant Vice Presi-
served as Executive Director and
mittee, and the Senate Democratic Steer-
four terms before winning election to the
Chaplain at St. Luke's.
in 1966-67, Perle Mesta Law Scholarship,
dent. Then Mr. Danforth served as
Secretary/Treasurer of University
and National Honor Society.
Treasurer of the Bunge Corp., New York
ing Committee. He authored the Urban
Senate in 1970.
In 1968, she was appointed by
Associates, Inc., and Director of the Office
City, and Senior Vice President and
Homesteading Act of 1974, which is
The most well-known Brock success
Secretary of State William Rogers to a
For seven years he served as Chairman
of Federal Programs, American Associa-
Treasurer of Colonial Bank & Trust Co. in
designed to transfer deteriorating urban
story is his four-year fight to pass the
Public Opinion Advisory Committee of
and Vice Chairman of the Debutante
tion of State Colleges and Universities. He
Waterbury, Conn., before assuming his
housing to prospective homeowners at a
Congressional Budget Reform Act. Signed
the State Department. She currently is ser-
has served as consultant to over 150
Cotillion (Benefit of Damon Runyon
Cancer Fund); has served as a director of
present position in 1970.
modest cost for renovation. He also has
into law in 1974, the Act increased the
ving as a Trustee of Christian Ministry in
government agencies, corporations, in-
strongly supported improved federal
previously diluted ability of Congress to
the National Parks and is a member of St.
stitutions and school systems.
the American University Alumni Associa-
education programs and campaign
develop a budget which would more
Philip and St. James Episcopal Church.
tion; member of the Foster Parents
reform.
closely reflect the view of the American
She is married to Joseph Coors, Ex-
A graduate of Union College in
Program; Chairman of the Downtown
Mr. Danforth's civic activities include
public. His interest in young people has
ecutive Vice President of Adlph Coors Co.,
Schenectady, New York, Mr. Semerad was
Jaycees Law Day observance; and a Friend
membership on boards of directors of
A graduate of the University of
ranged from fighting for the voting rights
and they have five sons.
an Administrator with the State University
of DECA.
many organizations, including the Boys'
Delaware, he received his law degree from
of eighteen-year-olds, to being the first
of New York for several years following
Mr. Cotten's professional affiliations
Club of Wilmington, United Fund and
Syracuse University and was a Wilmington
member of Congress to ever address a
New Corporation
completion of military duty in 1962. He
include the District of Columbia,
Council of Delaware, National
trial attorney before his election to the
National DECA Conference.
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went to Washington in 1966 as a Fellow
Maryland and American Bar Associations,
Conference of Christians and Jews, Grand
Senate. A widower, Senator Biden lives
The junior Senator is a member of the
involvement is a tribute to the hard work
with the U.S. Office of Education.
American Judicature Society, American
Opera House Association, and the Greater
with his two sons in Newark, Delaware,
powerful Senate Finance Committee, a
and dedication of many people, and it
Sociological Society, American Behavioral
Wilmington Development Council. He
and commutes the more than 100 miles
Presbyterian, and a family man with four
places an even greater responsibility on all
He is married and lives with his wife
Scientists Association, and the American
also is Chairman of the Wilmington "Take
between his home and Washington on
children. He is deeply committed to mak-
of us to continue putting forth our best ef-
and daughter in Kensington, Md.
Political Science Association.
Stock in America" Campaign.
most days when the Senate is in session.
ing government work for the people.
forts for the success of 70001."
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A graduate of the University of
Ernie McMillan is President and
Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from
Kenneth C. Rietz
Nebraska, he holds a B.A. in Distributive
Publisher of Proud, a magazine emphasiz-
Bates College, and the "Who's Who"
Mr. Rietz is Vice President and
Education and a Master's Degree in Educa-
ing employment opportunities for
rosters of American Women, American
General Manager of Mike Curb Produc-
tion Administration. Mr. Loomis has
minorities. A professional football player,
Politics, Government, Black Americans,
tions, a record and film production com-
published a number of articles, including a
he has been offensive tackle with the St.
and The World Who's Who of Women.
pany that has over 40 artists associated
Guide for the Establishment of Adult
Louis Cardinals and, more recently, the
A graduate of Bates College and the
with it. He was producer of the TV special,
Education Courses and a Facilities and
Green Bay Packers. He has won All-Pro
University of Minnesota Law School, Ms.
"Fifth International Tchaikovsky
Equipment Handbook for Distributive
honors three times and Pro Bowl on four
Newman is a member of Executive
Competition" and is President and
Education.
occasions.
Women in Government, Syracuse School
member of the Board of Continental
He is active in a number of
A strong supporter of 70001, Mr.
of Management Advisory Council, Ad-
American Films.
professional organizations, including the
McMillan has spoken at a number of
ministrative Conference, Council of Black
A native of Appleton, Wisconsin, Mr.
Nebraska Council on Occupational
employer-employee banquets sponsored
Appointees, and Board of Directors,
Rietz attended George Washington
Teacher Education (Vice President, 1975),
by various projects throughout the coun-
United Black Fund.
University and majored in Political
the Nebraska and American Vocational
try. He also has served as Secretary of
Science. Upon completion of his studies,
Associations, National Association of State
Work Opportunities Unlimited, Co-
he became involved in organization,
Supervisors of Distributive Education, and
Chairman of Recreation Committee for
management, and public relation aspects
the National Association of Distributive
Challenge of the 70's, Co-Chairman of the
of political campaigns. In 1968 he joined
Education Teachers. He was elected in
U.S. Youth Games Committee, a member
the public relations firm of
Congressman Pete du Pont
1975 to the National Board of Directors of
of the Mass Transit Committee for the St.
Allison/Treleaven as an associate and was
A long-time supporter of 70001, Pete
DECA.
made full partner in 1970.
du Pont is in his third term as Delaware's
Dr. George B. McGorman
Louis, MO, Chamber of Commerce, and
Married, Mr. Loomis lives in Lincoln,
Honorary Chairman of Dental Health
Ken is a former Vice President for
lone voice in the U.S. House of Represen-
Dr. McGorman has served as Ex-
Nebraska.
Week.
Business Affairs of MGM Records and
tatives.
ecutive Secretary of the Advisory Council
on Career Education, State of Delaware,
A graduate of the University of Illinois
currently is a member of the Board of
Since going to Congress in 1971, he
since 1969 and prior to that was State
with a B.S. degree, Mr. McMillan has been
Governors of the Charles Edison Founda-
has served on the prestigious International
Relations Committee, the Merchant
Supervisor of Business, Office, and
a substitute teacher in Chicago Public
tion. He resides in Los Angeles, California,
Marine and Fisheries Committee, the
Distributive Education with the Delaware
Schools, a salesman with the Falstaff Brew-
with his wife, Angie, and son, Kenneth, Jr.
Select Ad Hoc Committee, and the Outer
Department of Public Instruction.
ing Co., and on the personnel staff of A.
Continental Shelf Committee which is
He has held a wide variety of manage-
O. Smith. He was host of the Proud Televi-
ment and consultant positions in both the
sion Show in St. Louis from 1973-75.
grappling with legislation to safeguard the
coastal states during offshore drilling.
public and private sectors. He was recently
In working closely with young people,
elected as an Associate with the Smithso-
Pete established Delaware's first sutdent
nian Institute. A Major in the U.S. Air
intern program in Washington and was the
Force Reserves, Dr. McGorman is Liaison
first member of Congress ever to address
Officer with the Air Force Academy. He
Delaware DECA's State Conference, and
has authored many articles and initiated a
the first Congressman to hold a press con-
number of special projects, including
ference on behalf of 70001.
creation of the 70001 pilot program in
He is also a leader in the area of con-
Wilmington, Delaware, in 1969 for the
gressional reform. His voluntary program
Congressman Lloyd Meeds
Thom McAn Company.
of limiting contributions to his campaign
A past president and board chairman
Since his election to Congress in 1965,
to $100 or less is now being used as a
of DECA, Dr. McGorman received DECA's
Congressman Meeds has been a consis-
Outstanding Service Award in 1968. Other
Owen F. Peagler
model by other office-seekers around the
tent critic of the House seniority system
country. As a fiscal conservative, he has
distinctions include Pennsylvania Teacher
Dean Peagler heads the School of
and outdated House procedures. He was
Continuing Education and the Division of
received the Watchdog of the Treasury
of the Year, National Education Associa-
appointed to a Special Select Committee
tion (1965); first recipient of the Delaware
Evening Administration at Pace College
Award.
on Committees to design major internal
DECA Great Distributor Award; and the
and went to Pace in 1969 from the Position
Joseph M. Trahan
A graduate of Princeton University
reforms in the House, and he has worked
Outstanding Service Award of the Penn-
of Deputy Director of the New York State
Mr. Trahan has been Project Manager
and Harvard Law School, Pete and his wife,
successfully to make committees and com-
sylvania Association of DE Teachers.
Office of Economic Opportunity, in
of the 70001 project in St. Louis, Missouri,
Elise, live near Wilmington with their four
mittee chairmen more responsive.
children.
Dr. McGorman received his B.S. and
charge of the metropolitan area.
since November of 1974 and has also been
A member of the House Education
M.S. degrees from Drexel Institute of
He has been an elementary and
involved in national job development for
and Labor Committee, Congressman
Technology and his doctorate in educa-
secondary teacher, guidance director,
70001.
Meeds has been an early supporter of
tion from Temple University. Married, he
Constance B. Newman
adult education director, and education
His earlier career was with General
70001. His concern was also demonstrated
lives with his wife and three children in
Ms. Newman, who since 1973 served
consultant to the National Head Start Of-
Foods Corp., starting as a maintenance
when he introduced legislation to provide
Dover, Delaware.
as Vice Chairman of the Consumer
fice and the Federal Office of Economic
engineer in 1958 at its Maxwell House
for the education of adults who did not
Product Safety Commission, was recently
Opportunity. In 1964 he was voted "Young
Division in Houston, Texas, and rising
complete high school. He was co-founder
named Assistant Secretary of the Depart-
Man of the Year" by the New York State
through the positions of coffee packer,
of a Youth Conservation Project that
ment of Housing and Urban Develop-
Junior Chamber of Commerce.
machine operator, office services clerk
provides healthful outdoor work on
ment.
Dean Peagler has been Chairman of
and plant foreman. In 1969, Mr. Trahan
public lands of the State of Washington for
Since joining the federal government
the President's Advisory Council on the
transferred to the St. Louis plant as Sales
young people from all walks of life.
in 1962 as a personnel management officer
Education of Disadvantaged Children
Representative and was Sales Account
His major legislation has included the
in the Department of Interior, Ms. New-
since 1974 and was recently reappointed
Manager when he left to join 70001 in
Vocational Education Amendments of
man has moved through a series of
by the President to serve three more years
1974.
1961, the Youth Conservation Corps of
progressively more important
as Chairman. He also serves on the Board
An athlete, Mr. Trahan won the
1970, and the Emergency Employment Act
assignments, such as research analyst for
of Directors of the Day Care Council of
Korean Armed Forces Middleweight
of 1971. His many honors include awards
the National Advisory Commission on
Westchester, and the Welfare Research
Championship in 1954, conducted recruit-
from the American Vocational Associa-
Civil Disorder; Chief of the Midwest Sec-
Corporation, Inc., of the State Department
ment and training clinics, and was selected
tion, the National Coordinating Council
tion, Migrant Division, Office of Economic
of Social Welfare.
as first-team running back from the Far
for Drug Abuse Education, and the
Opportunity; Special Assistant to the
A native of New Milford, Conn., Dean
East Armed Forces Championship Football
Larry L. Loomis
National Council of Local Administrators
Secretary of Health, Education and
Peagler received his B.S. degree from
Team.
Mr. Loomis is State Director of
of Vocational Education and Practical Arts.
Welfare; and Director of VISTA and
Western Connecticut State College and
Mr. Trahan attended Texas Southern
Distributive Education for the Nebraska
A native of Montana, Congressman
ACTION.
his M.A. and 6th year diploma at New York
University and has worked extensively
State Department of Education and has
Meeds received his law degree from Gon-
Her considerable talents have been
State University. At Pace, he is also Chair-
with impoverished youth. He also was a
served four years as an administrator in the
zaga University Law School in 1958 and
recognized by a number of honors --
man of the Committee on Minority
special minority recruiter for General
Department. He has teaching experience
was a Prosecuting Attorney before his
selection as one of the Outstanding Young
Concerns and a member of the University
Foods. Married, he lives with his wife and
in high school and adult education.
election to Congress.
Ernest C. McMillan
Women of America in 1969, recipient of an
Senate.
four children in Ferguson, Missouri.
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"Our work is cut out for
Funding Proposal
The Story of 70001
Here are highlights of our proposal for national expansion:
(Continued from Page 1)
Noting that between 750,000 and 1 million people leave
MAJOR OBJECTIVES OF FIRST-YEAR
Program Development
high school before graduation every year, the proposal says
70001 Ltd. was born in Wilmington,
the project will effect a "marriage of: 1) the field with the
Delaware, in 1969. Concerned with both
Approach 100 interested communities and ask them to con-
greatest number of jobs, and 2) the population with the
the economic and social problems caused
sider 70001, and then follow up with on-site presentations
highest and most chronic rate of unemployment - out-of-
by out-of-school youth, the Thom McAn
in at least 35 locations by July 1, 1976.
school, unskilled, unemployed 16-22 year olds."
Company asked the Distributive Education
From those 35, we will negotiate the establishment of at
70001 costs under $1,250 per job placement - less than
Clubs of America (DECA) for help. The
least 10 new 70001 programs.
the average manpower training program - and is "clearly in
goal was to provide an avenue by which
From Oct. 1 through Jan. 30, approach another 50 com-
the best interests of the country," the proposal concludes.
those youth could receive immediate
munities and lay the foundation for the establishment of at
"The hundreds of thousands of out-of-school young people
employment along with the on-the-job
least 20 new programs in the second year.
who fill the welfare rolls and walk the unemployment lines
training, education, personal motivation,
President Smith and Vice President Savage
Make an additional 30 presentations to state, regional, and
need, and desperately want, more than a public service job
and self-confidence necessary to enter
National Organizations.
and more than a handout. They need a real job that offers the
and advance in the field of marketing and
Establish a new youth organization tailored specifically to
prospect of rapid advancement into a career. They need to be
distribution.
Team of Smith and Savage
the needs of 70001 enrollees.
stimulated and constructively motivated toward that career."
Will Continue Guiding 70001
Program Improvement
The program, dubbed Project 70001,
The operations of 70001 Ltd. will be
He was chosen as one of the Outstan-
Revise and improve national services to the existing 17
THE RECORD
was piloted at the Price's Corner Shopping
headed by the same team that guided the
ding Young Men of America in 1972 and
programs.
Center and proved to be a remarkable
growth of Project 70001 over the past three
has also received the National Merit of
Renegotiate funding, national affiliation, and new contrac-
success. During the first three years, for
years.
Commendation, the New York State
tual franchising arrangement with existing programs.
example, it cost less than $1,000 per par-
Expand at least three of the existing programs.
ticipant per year, and 71 percent stayed on
Kenneth M. Smith, President and
Regents Scholarship, the Kiwanis Club An-
nual Scholarship Award, certificates of
70001 has grown 400% to 17 programs and 2,000 enrollees in
the job for a year or more.
Chief Executive Officer of 70001 Ltd., serv-
ed as National Director of 70001 and
merit and appreciation from DECA
Client Services
nine states in just two years, and the bulk of that growth
came in the face of the worst economic depression since the
Director of Special Projects for DECA.
organizations, and the 1975 Great
Add at least 2,500 new clients.
Distributor Award of Delaware DECA.
Place at least 1,400 on the job and upgrade 400 of those
1930's.
Impressed, the Community Services
Since August of 1973, Project 70001 under
his direction more than tripled in size,
Prior activities include a B.A. degree
currently placed.
Administration in 1973 awarded DECA a
in International Relations from American
The national, and over 25 state and local governments have
$250,000 Research and Demonstration
from five programs serving 250 young
all individually approved 70001 for operation in their area.
grant (supplemented later with an ad-
people to 17 programs serving more than
University's School of International Ser-
vice, administrative positions in both the
In Addition
ditional $138,000) to present the 70001
2,000 young people in nine states.
1968 and 1972 Presidential campaigns,
Revise and implement new contract between 70001 Ltd.
Over two-thirds of those who have enrolled in 70001 have
program to state and city governments. A
Dennis J. Savage, Vice President of
Director of the 1973 Inaugural Concerts,
and local programs.
been placed on the job, and 50% of the remainder are
major condition was that any municipality
70001 Ltd., was second in command of
and 2½ years on the White House staff
Expand and improve individualized instructional program
currently preparing for employment.
wishing to start a project would manage
Project 70001 as Associate Director of
preparing daily news briefings for the
Develop comprehensive coordinator training program
and finance it, with 70001 "franchising" to
Special Projects for DECA. Dennis started
President.
Develop business and outside support
80% of the total have been enrolled from Feb. 1, 1975, to
them the special expertise and quality
with 70001 in 1970 and served as Program
Dennis, who started. in a teaching
Develop new public information materials, including a
Nov. 15, 1975, reflecting the sharp increase in program
control necessary to establish a successful
Manager of the Wilmington Project until
career, in 1973 was designated as one of
quarterly magazine.
capacity.
program.
his appointment as Associate Director in
the Outstanding Young Men of America.
early 1975.
He received his B.S. in education from
FOUR-YEAR PROJECTION
During the three-year pilot program, fully 71% of the
As President and Chief Executive Of-
Cheyney (PA) State College in 1966 and
To successfully implement the nation's first "franchised"
enrollees were still on the job after a year or more.
In fiscal 1976, 70001 had 17 programs
ficer, Ken will have responsibility for the
took graduate courses at Temple Universi-
manpower training program in private enterprise through
operating in nine states serving nearly 2,-
overall administration of 70001 operations.
ty in research, development, and modern
active participation at every level of institutions of govern-
50% of all employed to date have surpassed the CETA "per-
manent placement" regulation (90 consecutive days of
000 young people. This 400% expansion in
Dennis will be responsible for implemen-
theories of distributive education. In 1970,
ment, education, business, and organized young people.
two years came in the face of the worst
ting all contractural obligations with the
he received his Pennsylvania Teacher's
To establish a minimum of 50 programs and have a
employment).
economic depression since the 1930's.
various projects.
Certificate.
minimum of 50 programs operating by the end of fiscal year
Both men have brought a wide range
Along the way, Dennis acquired work
1981.
70001 costs much less than the average manpower training
of experience to the 70001 effort. Each
experience in retail stores, appropriately
To successfully employ and provide the skills, attitudes, and
program - under $1,250 per job placement and under $1,-
The people most closely involved in
area of Ken's broad background in
enough, and as an insurance underwriter.
aptitudes necessary to retain a job to a minimum of 7,500
000 per participant, even in the first year of operation -
compare this to the $3,087 average cost nationally per CETA
the program agreed that the time had
government, politics, education, and
He also served as a Neighborhood Youth
out-of-school young people 16-22 who will be permanent
come for a major national expansion effort
youth was put to full use as he secured
Corps Counselor at Haverford (PA) State
placements in the free enterprise system. A total of at least
participant.
and that 70001 could best achieve its
federal government support for national
Hospital and as a playground director.
12,500 young people will be served during this period.
And 70001 does much more by providing not just a job but a
potential by becoming an independent,
expansion of the program by working
After teaching basic education for
To develop an income level from franchising fees, leasing
productive and worthwhile career with excellent upward
non-profit corporation separate from its
effectively with state and local
three years with the Greater Chester (PA)
and sales of instructional materials, business contributions,
mobility.
parent organization, DECA.
governments, educators, and businessmen
Movement, he taught in Wilmington
and other sources so as to become entirely self-supporting
to forge a unique partnership of the public
public schools before joining the original
by fiscal year 1981.
The average hourly wage of all 70001 enrollees is now over
and private sectors.
70001 pilot project at the Price's Corner
In addition, Ken formed the "Friends
Shopping Center in 1970. Dennis was
National Office Has Moved
$2.50 per hour (all unsubsidized) and is rising steadily as
The new corporation, 70001 Ltd., im-
enrollees are promoted and upgraded.
of DECA," a group of influential business
Program Manager when he was tapped for
mediately submitted a proposal to the
70001 Ltd. has moved from Dover, Del. to larger quarters
and government leaders, and the 25-
the Associate Director position in 1975.
In fiscal 1975, again at only partial capacity until the last half
Department of Labor calling for the es-
near Newark, Del.
member DECA Congressional Advisory
Both Ken and Dennis are members of
of the year, enrollees earned more than $1 million and paid
tablishment of at least 50 more programs
"Our national expansion program will réquire a larger
Board in an effort that significantly
the American Vocational Association,
out approximately $250,000 in local, state, and federal taxes
over a four-year period, at which time
staff and a more accessible location," explained Kenneth M.
broadened national recognition of DECA
Delaware Association of Distributive
(discontinued welfare payments are not included).
70001 Ltd. would become basically self-
Smith, President and founder of 70001 Ltd. The new offices
and culminated in personal meetings with
Education Teachers, and National Associa-
sustaining for its services to local
President Ford.
are located near Interstate 95, a direct link to the Philadelphia
tion of DE Teachers.
A dozen mayors, more than 30 members of Congress, and
programs.
Airport.
over 100 state and local elected officials have endorsed and
The national offices of 70001 have been located in Dover
2nd Annual Report Being Distributed
since the inception of the program.
supported 70001.
The DOL in February of 1976 awarded a
The second annual report of Project
covers the period from October 15, 1974
Our new address is:
A 10-year projection of a 50-enrollee control group showed
$628,000 contract to help finance the first
70001 has been completed, and com-
to November 15, 1975.
70001 Ltd.
302-731-0750
a return of $1.5 million to society - paid back in taxes and
year of the new expansion effort that is
plimentary copies are being distributed to
Robscott Building
foregone welfare payments with no consideration of other
designed to bring 70001 to every in-
all projects and sponsors.
Additional copies of the report are
151 Chestnut Hill Road
potential public assistance costs on an investment of $54,-
terested city in America by 1981.
Entitled "Report on the Second Year
available from National Headquarters at a
Newark, DE 19711
000. 70001 doesn't cost; it pays!
70001 has, indeed, come of age.
of National Expansion," the document
cost of $4.95 each.
6
7
The Final Test
On May 5, I was called to
program called Project 70,001, a
The final test of any program
come in to begin my G.E.D. clas-
special program of DECA. My
is the effect it has on the young
ses, which are held on Monday
first contact with the program
people it serves. The following
and Wednesday, with DECA
was with a man named Walter
articles tell the story of 70,001
meetings every Monday follow-
Martie, a coordinator who im-
far better than anyone else
ing the G.E.D. class. I found that
could. The story of 70,001 is the
pressed me as a person whose
I truly enjoyed DECA and Pro-
story of Maria Moore, Ronnie
prime interest was in helping the
ject 70,001 much more than reg-
Sayers, Karen Ciconte, Danny
youth of the community. This
ular high school. To tell the whol
man helped guide me in the di-
Earhart, Raynard Cummings, and
whole truth, the reason I quit
rection of furthering my educa-
others from all across our
high school was because I found
tion and then finding employ-
country who have found a new
it very boring, uninteresting, and
ment for me.
opportunity in Project 70,001.
a waste of my time. Most of the
(Excerpts from an article in the February
subjects I had were in my opin-
1976 issue of The DECA Distributor)
ion insignificant, or the teacher
just didn't turn me on. My teach-
er for G.E.D. classes was Tom
Raynard Cummings
Giess whom I've come to respect
The first thing Project 70,001
as a teacher because he didn't
did for me was to find me a good
just give me or anybody else an
job. It made me look at life the
assignment without individualiz-
right way, but most of all Mr.
ing that person's assignment. Be-
Lawson, our coordinator made
cause of Mr. Giess' efforts and
me see the light. When I first
patience, I was pronounced a
joined the program all I wanted
high school graduate on Septem-
was a job - now I want to be in
ber 9, 1975.
the program and work to make it
the best program going. I want to
try and help others learn about
the program so it can help them
too.
Maria Moore
I first heard about DECA's spe-
cial project, Project 70,001 from
Mrs. Doris Whiteside and from
what she told me about the pro-
gram, I fell in love with it. She
told me of the many activities,
state and national competitions,
job training and acquiring my G.
E.D., which I was very interested
in obtaining. On April 18, 1975,
I submitted my application to
Karen Cinconte
enter Project 70,001. I was
screened by Al Gardner one of
Project 70,001 has made me feel
the St. Louis Project 70,001 co-
more secure and has given me
ordinators, who is now my coor-
something to look forward to, I
dinator. Mr. Gardner gave me the
was out of work and 70,001
same information that Mrs.
found me a good job. I am also
Ronnie Sayers
Whiteside did, but with a little
Secretary of our DECA Chapter
and that makes me proud of
I joined Project 70,001 because I
more spice to it. He informed me
myself. The coordinators of the
couldn't get along in high school.
that 70,001 was a program for
high school dropouts, from the
program, Mr. Larry Lawson and
I found a whole new learning ex-
perience in Project 70,001 and
ages of 16 to 22. He also said
Ms. Mary Jones make me feel
the DECA activities. I now have
that DECA had many projects
like an adult, instead of some
a steady job and have had the op-
lined up such as social, civic, and
drop-out kid.
portunity to do some public rela-
fund raising affairs, which I
tions work for the program. I'm
wanted very much to be a part.
glad I was fortunate enough to
He mentioned that the G.E.D.
Danny Earhart
find out about the 70,001 pro-
classes had not started yet but
gram. As far as my future. I real-
should start within two or three
Upon arriving in St. Joseph, Mis-
ly don't know exactly what I
weeks. I was on pins and needles
souri after a two year absence, I
want to do - I'm learning so
just waiting to be called.
learned from my father about a
many new things everyday!
update
781
News From 70001 Ltd.
Volume I No. 1
Newark, Del.
June, 1976
New Youth Organization Is Established:
The 70001 Career Association (SEVCA)
The foundation has been laid for the
new 70001 youth organization.
It will be called the 70001 Career
Association (SEVCA).
The tagline: "Young People Earning,
Learning, and Developing Careers
Together."
Its members will be called "associates"
who will be members of the local
"chapters" which in turn will belong to
state "associations."
The official colors: the main color will
be light blue, secondary color navy blue.
SEVCA will hold regional and national
conferences featuring recognition of out-
standing associates, leadership training,
survival skills workshops, and competitive
events selected by and designed for the
70001 associates.
Those are some of the basic
decisions reached at an intensive
series of workshop meetings that
started at the DECA Career Develop-
Bob Richmond, National Director of SEVCA, gestures as he makes a point during two-day
ment Conference held in Chicago
workshop held at 70001 Ltd. Headquarters in Newark, Del. Standing behind Bob is President Ken
May 9-13, and concluded with a
Smith. Seated at table are 70001 associates Theresa Williams (partially hidden by Bob's hand); and
two-day planning institute May 25
Christine Ford.
and 26 at the National Headquarters
of 70001 Ltd. in Newark, Del.
Approximately 30 associates and 25
coordinators were involved in the plan-
ning sessions that featured workshops
covering specific areas such as
organizational structure, competitive
events, recognition and certificates, and
personal development. The discussions
were based on results of questionnaires
sent to each 70001 program.
"Their hard work and enthusiasm
were contagious," said 70001 President
Ken Smith. "Their response was especially
gratifying because the youth organization
is the most unique element of 70001."
Bob Richmond, National Director of
SEVCA, said that "I was very pleased at the
results. We covered a lot of ground in a
comparatively short period of time. The
only reason we could make so much
progress was that everyone really pitched
in and worked to get the job done.
Everyone did a great job!"
The first national SEVCA conference
will be held next February and will be
Here's another session. From left around the table are Darrel Ashlock, coordinator from St.
preceded by regional conferences in Oc-
Joseph, Mo.; Bruce Stokes, McKean High School DE coordinator; Larry Loomis, DE State Supervisor
tober. The National Conferences will in-
from Nebraska and a member of the 70001 Ltd. Board; Glenn Glass, coordinator from Knoxville,
clude elections of national officers, com-
Tenn,; Beverly Baker, Sears Personnel Manager; Leila Smith, associate from St. Joseph, Mo.; and
petitive events, workshops, and social and
Maria Moore, associate from St. Louis, Mo.
career related activities.
(see SEVCA on page 2)
SEVCA
National Award
(from page 1)
The area or regional conferences will
include "how to" workshops, competitive
Going Quarterly
events, and officer training sessions.
The 70001 National Recognition Award
Considerable time was spent dis-
has been so well received that it will be
cussing the various awards and
recognitions SEVCA associates will
presented on a quarterly basis.
"The opportunity to recognize an out-
receive. For example, associates will
be eligible for recognition for stay-
standing 70001 associate has proven attrac-
tive to both associates and coordinators,"
ing on the job for certain periods of
time, for being promoted on the
explained Bob Richmond, National Direc-
tor of SEVCA. "It has been decided that
job, for demonstrating leadership,
70001 Ltd. should present the award on a
for participating in regional or
quarterly basis as long as it is possible to do
national conferences, for winning
so."
competitive events, and so on.
The first recipient of the award was
The competitive events will include
Thomas "Danny" Earhart, President of the
Starting from left and going clockwise around the table are Dr. Jim Koeninger, Coordinator of
both individual and team competition.
St. Joseph, Mo. SEVCA Chapter. The
Personnel Development; Perry Kendall, Director of the St. Joseph program; Ethele Hanners of Poplar
Among the individual events will be
Bluff; Louise Wright of St. Louis, Shirlee Hubble of Independence and Walter Martie of St. Joseph.
presentation of the Certificate of National
decision-making and human relations, job
Recognition was made in April by
application and interview, public com-
Missouri Gov. Christopher Bond. Danny
The SEVCA planners split up into small work groups assigned specific topics. Here is National Field
munication, sales demonstration, and job
also received a $100 U.S. Savings Bond.
Manager Mike Goolsby and associate Chris Ford
manual. Team events will include radio
Future winners each will also receive a
commercial, chapter exhibits, and out-
certificate and Savings Bond.
standing chapter awards.
Criteria for selection of the out-
Non-competitive events will feature
standing associate is based on his or
survival workships, and talent show. The
her performance on the job,
survival workshops will concentrate on
progress through the 70001 and GED
personal development of the associates.
instructional program, participation
Topics will include how to rent an apart-
in SEVCA Chapter activities, and
ment, basic business and survival law,
general involvement in the program.
family planning, physical fitness, how to
June 1 was the deadline for submission
use a telephone, insurance, and general
of nominations and documentations for
consumer information.
the second quarter award. The next
Mr. Richmond stressed that while
deadline, for the third quarter, is Sept. 1,
many basic decisions have been made,
and Dec. 1 is the deadline for the fourth
there is much more to be done. "It's like
quarter.
From left are Walter Martie, Stewart Jenkins of Independence, Darrel Ashlock of St. Joseph and Dr.
building a house," he explained. "We've
Mr. Richmond said that recommen-
Koeninger.
got the foundation. Now we must build on
dations of nominees for the award will be
that foundation. We will be calling on
accepted from coordinators, ad-
associates, coordinators, employers, and
5 Take In-Service Training
ministrators, employers or others having
friends of 70001 for ideas and help."
an interest in 70001. Judging will be by a
Five new coordinators from three
The program was under the direction
selected group of national 70001 sup-
70001 programs in Missouri attended an
of Dr. Jim Koeninger, Coordinator of Per-
SEVCA Leadership
porters, and the winners will be an-
Orientation and In-Service Training Ses-
sonnel Development for 70001 Ltd.
nounced 30 days after the deadline.
sion from May 18 to 21 at the 70001 site in
Topics covered included the
Conf. Set in July
Supporting documentation should
St. Joseph, Mo.
philosophy of the 70001 program; staff
clearly detail the associate's performance
They are: Ethele Hanners of Poplar
organization; facilities, equipment, and
SEVCA will hold its first National
in each of the program's areas and include
Bluff; Sue Ann Nothstine of Maryville;
supplies; the local Professional Associates
Leadership Training Conference on July 12
Coordinator Curtis Coleman and associate Theresa Williams
letters of support from appropriate in-
Louise Wright of St. Louis; and Shirlee
Council; intake system; support services
and 13 at 70001 Ltd. Headquarters in
dividuals. A photograph of the nominee
Hubble and Stuart Jenkins of
and community involvement; basic public
Newark, Del.
also should be enclosed.
Independence.
relations; organizing the 70001 Career
Participants will be members of the
Association; and services of 70001 Ltd.
National Leadership Committee, a group
2nd Annual Training Institute
The new coordinators were assigned to
that will serve as national officers until
work with various members of the St.
elections are held at the first SEVCA
Joseph 70001 staff in specific areas -
conference in January or February. The
To Be Held Aug. 4-8 in Memphis
Walter Martie for GED, Perry Kendall for
committee is comprised of one associate
vocational related instruction, and Darrel
from each of the eight states which have
The Second Annual National 70001
ing which coordinators can share ideas
Ashlock for coordination and job
70001 programs. Creation of the interim
Coordinator Training Institute will be held
and experiences.
development.
committee was recommended by
August 4-8 in Memphis, Tenn. at the Hyatt
The Institute is being planned by Dr.
The new coordinators became in-
participants at earlier SEVCA planning
Regency Hotel.
Jim Koeninger, Coordinator of Personnel
volved in actual interviews of new
conferences held in Chicago and Newark.
Registration forms already have been
Development. Any suggestions regarding
applicants seeking admission to the St.
sent out to the local programs, and a final
the Institute should be directed to Dr.
Joseph program. They also made job
Richmond Joins Nat'l Staff
agenda will be issued by July 1.
Koeninger, President Ken Smith or Vice
development and follow-up calls.
Among the areas to be covered will be
President Dennis Savage.
Ms. Hanners went to Maryville to work
Robert J. Richmond has joined the
enrollee recruitment techniques, job
with Ms. Nothstine since the Maryville
70001 Ltd. national staff to serve as Direc-
development, national business support,
70001 Ltd. again will pay the costs of
program is more similar to the one being
tor of the 70001 Career Association.
on-the-job coordination, the 70001 Career
presenting and coordinating the Institute,
established at Poplar Bluff.
Bob, who officially assumes his new
Association (SEVCA), instructional
while local programs will pay costs of
Other areas of interest included the
duties July 1, was a DE teacher-coordinator
materials, CETA relations, what business
transportation, food, and lodging for their
management information system used at
with the Newark (Del.) High School and
looks for in an employee, and enrollee
staffers.
the St. Joseph program.
formerly served as Manager of the
counseling.
Persons planning to attend the Institute
The coordinator training sessions are
Distributive Division of the Greater Water-
In addition to the structured presen-
are urged to return their reservations as
among the services provided to local
Beverly Baker of Sears and 70001 program manager Manera Constantine
bury (Conn.) Chamber of Commerce.
tations, there will be "swap shops" dur-
soon as possible.
programs by 70001 Ltd.
2
3
2 More Programs Open In Mo.
70001 Ltd.
NON-PROFIT ORG.
151 Chestnut Hill Rd.
U.S. POSTAGE
Newark, DE 19711
PAID
Two new programs have joined the
the coordinator.
70001 family in Missouri.
NEWARK, DE
One is in Independence, and the other
The new program in Poplar Bluff is an
PERMIT NO. 289
is in Poplar Bluff.
expansion of the 70001 program in Cape
The Independence project, which will
Girardeau, about 70 miles away. The
officially open June 28, is a 50-placement
Poplar Bluff program is headed by Coor-
program that will be administered by Blue
dinator Ethele Hanners and calls for 25 job
Valley Community Services, Inc. and fund-
placements. Both of the Southeast
ed through the Office of Manpower and
Missouri (SEMO) locations are under the
Balance of State funds.
administration of the Cape Girardeau
Ms. Shirlee Hubble is Director of the
Vocational Technical School. The Cape
Independence staff, and Stuart Jenkins is
program has a goal of 50 job placements.
4 Workshops Feature
70001 Activities at
CDC in Chicago
Approximately 60 persons - including
associates, coordinators, administrators,
and members of the local and national
staffs - attended the 70001 special events
program held during the National DECA
Career Development Conference in
Chicago last month.
The 2½ days of 70001 events featured
four workshops that covered a variety of
topics including the new youth organiza-
tion, instructional materials and GED
procedures, orientation and pre-
employment training, and proposed per-
sonnel training procedures.
The opening session on Sunday, May 9,
Dr. John Elias, 70001 consultant who is developing coordinator training materials, struck a humorous
was chaired by Walter Martie, coordinator
note during one of the Chicago sessions.
of the St. Joseph, Mo., program. President
Photos by Louise Wright
Ken Smith then gave an overview on the
past, present, and future of 70001 Ltd. and
urged all 70001 representatives to become
involved in the workshops to contribute
their ideas and suggestions.
Bob Richmond, Director of the then
unnamed youth organization, emphasized
that it would be operated from the "grass
roots" of the local programs and would re-
main flexible and adaptable to local needs.
He identified five main services that
70001 Ltd. would provide to local
programs through the youth organization
- career information, survival skills
material, national publicity, an awards and
recognition program, and an
organizational handbook.
He promised that the organizational
charter, membership cards and com-
petitive events specifications would be
available by July 31.
Other speakers and workshop leaders
included Vice President Dennis Savage;
Dr. Jim Koeninger, Coordinator of Per-
sonnel Development; Mike Goolsby,
National Field Manager; Dr. John Elias,
consultant who is devetoping coordinator
training materials; Melinda Massaro, St.
Walter Martie, Coordinator of the 70001 program in St. Joseph, Mo., was chairman of the opening
Louis coordinator; and Gay Howell, GED
session.
instructor from Minneapolis 70001.
4
update
Report on the Institute
7001
News From 70001 Ltd.
Vol. I, No. 2
Newark, Del.
September, 1976
This issue of Update is devoted entirely
to a major service of 70001 Ltd.: the 2nd
Annual National Coordinator Training
Institute held Aug. 4-8 in Memphis, Tenn.
Participants included 27 coordinators
from 13 programs - Hartford and
Norwalk, Conn.; Wilmington, Newark and
Dover, Del.; Minneapolis, Minn.; St.
Louis, St. Joseph, Maryville, Cape
Girardeau, Poplar Bluff and
Independence, Mo.; and Knoxville, Tenn.
Also involved were representatives of a
new program starting in Memphis.
The Training Institute included scores
of speakers, panel discussions and
workshops. The Institute was under the
direction of Dr. Jimmy G. Koeninger,
Ph.D., of the University of Houston, who
serves 70001 as Coordinator of Personnel
Development.
These Institutes provide not only a
highly professional inservice opportunity
but also a wealth of background briefings
on areas critical to the long-term success
of a 70001 program. 70001 Ltd. will provide
an additional inservice training opportuni-
706
ty at the first SEVCA National Conference
in February, so please feel free to offer any
suggestions you may have for it.
70001
Photos by Louise Vright
From left are Mayor Chandler, 70001 President Ken Smith and Vice President Dennis Savage.
70001 Works Through Private Sector
Welcome
70001 is a "perfect example of what can
with a future rather than expensive, make-
be done" through the private enterprise
work jobs which do not help provide a
system to attack the unemployment
skill or solve the long-term problems of
problem, U.S. Sen. Bill Brock of Tennessee
unemployment.
To Memphis
told Institute participants.
The Senator, a member of the 70001
"The largest unemployed group in the
Board of Directors, said that "for every job
nation is our youth. They want jobs and
Memphis Mayor Wyeth Chandler
that can be created by government, the
they want a future. We can provide it if we
welcomed participants with the an-
will use the system which has sustained us
private sector can create 20 at the same
nouncement that his city would have its
cost."
for these many years.
own 70001 program in operation within a
"Competition
He suggested a measure that would
few weeks. The 100-placement program
and productivity are
work through the private sector to give
serving about 150 young people will be
necessary if we are to
small businesses a tax incentive to hire and
administered by Gerald L. Crowder, Direc-
maintain a strong
train new employees in real, lasting jobs.
tor of the City's Department of Youth Ser-
economy and low
Through his proposal, small business
vices, the prime sponsor.
unemployment,"
would be able to hire up to seven new
Brock said. "But we
employees per year and receive a tax
"It's my opinion that this is as good a
must act, and 70001 is
credit of up to 15%. The employees hired
program as any that I know of in this area,"
a perfect example of
would "have the opportunity to learn a
Mayor Chandler said. "There's no ques-
what can be done."
skill
get to know their trade and ex-
tion in my mind that there is a direct link
70001, he said, is
pand their horizons. They would finally
between crime, between learning
the type of program
have something to look forward to rather
problems, between unemployment, and
which can be
than looking for a job again in six months
between the fact that we have a number of
beneficial in
without a skill."
dropouts who just simply have never been
providing long-term
Brock said that "if I had my way, we
given the opportunity to work and to go
employment and
would institute programs like 70001 in
back to school and to better themselves
hope. He said our
every community that we can and supple-
and to produce all that they're capable of
national goal should
ment their efforts with my jobs incentive
producing as adult citizens of our city or of
Senator Bill Brock
be to provide jobs
bill."
other cities throughout the country."
Attitude Key
Hoyt Says 70001 Is Career Education In Action
Hiring Factor
"70001 is an illustration of career
education in action," Dr. Kenneth Hoyt,
A "positive attitude" is one of four
Director of the Office of Career Educa-
major qualities that an employer looks for
tion, U.S. Office of Education, told
in interviewing job applicants, said Libby
Institute participants at the closing
Harrison, College Relations Manager from
luncheon on Sunday.
the J. C. Penney Co. office in New York.
Dr. Hoyt, describing himself as "all ex-
Ms. Harrison, whose topic was "Work-
cited, really turned on and all gung ho"
ing with the Local Retailer," said that get-
about 70001, cited five factors about the
ting to work on time and taking a job
program that are "right in line with what
seriously are evidence of a positive at-
we're trying to do in career education."
titude. Employees who are frequently late
and treat their job "as a lark" contribute to
1. 70001 is a "perfect example of local
a "very high turnover rate" in retailing,
community effort," and the fact that
she said.
each program is different reflects
Other qualities sought by employers
the varying local efforts.
are:
"Learning ability": the ability to
2. It operates under a "what's do-able
learn how to use a cash register, for
now" philosophy and a "pragmatic
example, and to learn the basic com-
idealism" that Dr. Hoyt admires.
munication skills.
"People orientation": the ability to
3. "I like 70001's direct approach to the
Roger Semerad
"relate and work well" with other
payoff question in terms of jobs and
people.
work 70001 provides an action
"Responsibility and maturity": being
approach." The young adults served
able to accept constructive criticism
by 70001 "don't need sympathy;
and, again, being on time for work
they need action."
are evidences of these qualities.
From left are Dr. Hoyt, Al Gardner of St. Louis 70001, and Dr. Jimmy Koeninger.
For office occupations, Ms. Harrison
Photos by Carl Mims
4. The program is a "demonstration of
Coordinator Follow-up Makes 70001
said, persons with clerical and numerical
abilities are sought by employers.
DOL Impressed by Wide Range
faith in those we are trying to help,
and faith in ourselves."
Different from Traditional Programs
of 70001 Services to Youth
5. 70001 effectively handles the
"changing relationship between
The Department of Labor supports
task is to "convince State and local CETA
education and work" by emphasiz-
70001 because it serves disadvantaged
sponsors that the 70001 method for help-
ing "adaptability skills."
The biggest difference between 70001
The Presentors
young people "before the job, during the
ing dropouts is workable and economic."
job and after the job," a senior DOL official
He said that cooperation between 70001
He urged 70001 to participate fully in
and the traditional manpower training
Dr. Phil Lewis, Associate Professor, Oklahoma State University:
told Institute participants.
and local prime sponsors is critical to
the Commissioner's National Conference
programs is "the constant supervision,
"Managerial Effectiveness" "Decision-Making Styles" "Communication"
"DOL's faith in this program is
success.
on Career Education to be held Nov. 7-10
follow-up and guidance provided by the
Dr. Stuart Beasley, Clinical Psychologist, Central State Univ., Edmond, Okla.:
founded" upon more than its ability to
Coyne noted that the Office of
in Houston, Tex.
coordinators after they have helped the
National Programs constantly receives
enrollee find a job," said Roger Semerad,
"Professional Counseling Techniques"
place a youth into a job, said Rodger
Vice President of the American Retail
Ms. Libby Harrison, College Relations Mgr., J. C. Penney Co., Inc., New York:
Coyne, supervisor of the Employment and
queries from the public and various
"I want you . at the conference and
"Working with the Local Retailers"
Training Administration's Office of
government officials about the progress of
spreading the word about 70001 hope
Federation and Chairman of the 70001 Ltd.
Board of Directors.
Mr. Leo Presley, Vice Pres., Educational Resource Associates, Inc.:
National Programs.
CETA-funded programs. "Our answers
you see with me that 70001 is an essential
"Memory Development Techniques" "Effective Listening Techniques"
"It's founded upon the counseling,
will depend on how you are doing,"
and integral part of the career education
Pointing out that the ARF represents 50
Mr. Fred Koch, Personnel Director, Goldsmith Dept. Store, Memphis:
personal motivation instruction, the GED
Coyne concluded.
concept."
state retail associations, 32 national trade
"Preparing the 70001 Associate for the Job Interview"
classes, the various youth activities, the
associations and numerous corporate
Dr. John Elias, Chairman, DE Department, Univ. of Missouri:
members, Mr. Semerad said that retailers
OJT, the upgrading objective, the follow-
support 70001 because they are finding it a
"Job Development Techniques"
up after job placement, the focus on a
Ms. Jo Ann Reeves, Inst. Materials Specialist, Univ. of Texas:
"source of competent manpower and
career job," Coyne said. He cited the sup-
"Individualized Instructional Resources"
good employees." Although 70001 offers
port of national retailers, congressmen,
Mr. Bob Atkins, Director, Human Services, City of Memphis:
and local and state officials.
unsubsidized employment, "retailers are
"The Political Environment and 70001"
perfectly willing to pay a good day's pay
"These things make the 70001
for a good day's work," Mr. Semerad
Dr. Jimmy G. Koeninger, University of Houston:
"Team Building Techniques" "Business Decision-Making Games" "The 70001 Philosophy"
program supportable," he said. "But
stated.
you, who are the staff, make it
Mr. Gene Hendriksen, Director, American Compliance Society, Inc.
He predicted that while 70001 is
workable."
primarily in retailing, the program ul-
"CETA Guidelines and Regulations"
Mr. Charles E. Swann, Graphic Sales, Inc.:
The comprehensive services were
timately will expand into other industries.
"LaBelle Projector Maintenance"
significant factors in DOL's decision to
"The presence of the Mayor and Senator
award a CETA contract to 70001, Coyne
Brock this morning is very important" to
said. "Given the thrust of Title III and the
70001 "because it illustrates the commit-
70001 National Staff Participation
Secretary's Special Funds at the Federal
ment of local and federal and other
level, the 70001 program goes to the heart
government agencies to teaming up with
of this manpower legislation," he added.
private businesses for solving national
Kenneth M. Smith, President; Dennis Savage, Vice President; James H. Buford,
He said DOL also is impressed with the
problems," Mr. Semerad said.
Director of Program Development; Douglas C. Watsabaugh and Michael Goolsby,
quality of 70001 services and the
"This mutuality of interest will ul-
National Field Managers; Robert J. Richmond, National Director SEVCA; Jerry Sapienza,
professionalism of its staff.
timately be measured in the success of the
Director of Public Information and Instructional Materials Coordinator; Ulric D. Moore,
70001 provides "an answer and a good
young people working through 70001," he
Manager of Contracts and Financial Resources; Ann Campbell, of the Executive
one" to the problem of unemployment
said.
Secretarial Staff, Institute Coordinator.
barriers facing disadvantaged youth. Its
Rodger Coyne
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70001 Ltd.
NON-PROFIT ORG.
151 Chestnut Hill Rd.
U.S. POSTAGE
Newark, DE 19711
PAID
NEWARK, DE
PERMIT NO. 289
SEVCA Support
Photos above and below provide glimpses of
the coordinator training sessions. The agenda
also included idea "swap shops" at which
Group Named
AI Gardner Elected
various coordinators and national staffers
presided.
President of NASCO
A five-member SEVCA Planning and
Photos by Carl Mims
Review Committee has been appointed by
Al Gardner, a 70001 coordinator in St.
Al Gardner, President of the National
Louis, Mo., was elected President of the
Association of 70001 Coordinators.
National Association of 70001 Coor-
The committee members, and the
dinators (NASCO) at an election held dur-
locations of the 70001 programs they serve
ing the Institute.
as coordinators or program managers, are:
Darrel Ashlock of St. Joseph (Mo.)
Wally Campbell, Minneapolis, Minn.;
70001 was elected Vice President, and
Curtis Coleman, Dover, Del.; Glenn Glass,
Shirlee Hubble of the Independence
Knoxville, Tenn.; Mindy Massaro, St.
(Mo.) program was elected Secretary-
Louis, Mo.; and Steve Jones, Hartford,
Treasurer.
Conn.
The association, comprised primarily of
Mr. Gardner announced the ap-
70001 program directors and coordinators,
pointments during the annual Training
has been formed to promote 70001 and to
Institute held in Memphis.
further the professional goals of its
The committee, which held its first
members. Educators and others who may
meeting Aug. 18, will help SEVCA (70001
be interested in affiliating with NASCO
Career Association) to coordinate regional
may join as associate members. However,
and national conferences; advise and sup-
only the active members - certified 70001
port members of the National Leadership
directors and coordinators - may vote or
Team; identify potential judges for con-
dinators and the National Director of
hold office.
ferences; serve as a vehicle of com-
SEVCA; and assist and encourage coor-
NASCO will meet twice each year,
munications between local program coor-
dinators in implementing the SEVCA
holding its Business Meeting during the
program of activitivities.
70001 Coordinator Training Institute, and
Committee members will serve until
its Professional Meeting during the 70001
Take A Bow, Jim
the 1977 National Coordinators Training
Career Association (SEVCA) National
Institute.
Leadership Conference.
Compliments are continuing to
roll in about the Institute in general
and Dr. Jimmy Koeninger in par-
ticular.
Among those who took the time
to write letters of praise to Institute
Director Koeninger or 70001 Ltd.
President Ken Smith were: Glenn
Glass, Special Manager of U.T. 70001
Knoxville, Tenn.; Gerald L. Crowder,
Manager, Department of Youth Ser-
vices, City of Memphis; Diane E.
Ross, DE teacher-coordinator, New
London, Conn.' Earnestine Hunt,
Memphis Urban League, Inc., and
Joseph M. Trahan, Program
Manager of St. Louis, Mo., 70001 and
a member of the 70001 Ltd. Board of
Directors.
New NASCO officers are, from left, Shirlee Hubble, Darrel Ashlock and Al Gardner.
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4,500 Young Workers
American Retail Federation and other national
business firms that have endorsed the
program.
Getting Jobs, Training
Nationally, 70001 costs about $1,000 per
"The first thing Project 70001 did for me
participant and $1,250 per job placement --
was to find me a good job. It made me look
even in the first year of operation. (The
at life the right way, " a young man recalls.
average yearly cost for a CETA Title I
participant in the first half of FY 1976 was
A relative newcomer to the youth employ-
$3,183.) 70001 grew during the 1974-75
ment and training field, 70001 Ltd. emphasizes
period 400 percent. There are now 16 pro-
full-time placement in entry-level, unsubsidized
grams with a total of 2,000 enrollees in eight
states (see box).
jobs as soon as possible usually one to four
weeks after recruitment -- with national and
regional retailing chains and local stores. Jobs
Sites of the 10 (or more) new projects plan-
are primarily in sales, merchandising,
ned for this year under national DOL funding
marketing, and distribution.
have not all been selected. During the last few
months of the current contract, project staff
Fourteen cities currently operate 70001
will begin laying the foundation for at least 20
programs. Under a $628, national contract
more new programs.
with the Department of Labor, 70001 Ltd, of
Newark, Del., is expanding its educational and
Prime sponsors interested in funding a
training programs for jobless high school drop-
project -- this year or in the future who have
outs to at least 10 more cities and revising and
not yet been contacted by a 70001 Ltd. staff
improving national services to existing pro-
member may obtain further information
grams. This means serving 2,000 already in
from Project headquarters. Write: 70001 Ltd.,
the program and 2,500 new participants by
Robscott Building, 151 Chestnut Hill Road,
February 1977.
Newark, Del. 19711. Attn: Jerry Sapienza,
director of public information. The phone is:
The one-year contract, effective February
(302) 731-0750.
15, 1976, and financed with CETA Title III
funds, launches a four-year effort aimed at
establishing a minimum of 50 programs for at
least 12, 500 young adults 16 to 22 years of
The Story of 70001
age.
Project 70001 was established in 1969 as
Components of 70001
a special project of Distributive Education
Clubs of America (DECA). The idea was to
Besides immediate employment providing
provide economically disadvantaged, out-of-
on-the-job training, the other major compo-
school youth, aged 16 to 22, with immediate
nents of a 70001 program are: (1) remedial
employment, along with the training, educa-
tion, and personal motivation needed to
group instruction, GED preparation, and in-
advance in the field of marketing and distri-
struction in job-related areas through a
bution. The project was originally assigned
specially developed audio-visual program, all
the accounting number 70001 from which it
of which are given during off-hours, and
took its name.
(2) a program of vocationally-related youth
The Community Services Administration
activities, designed to do such things as build
(successor to the Office of Economic Opportun-
job skills, increase self confidence, and
ity) in 1973 awarded DECA a $250, 000research
strengthen motivation for achievement.
and demonstration grant (supplemented later
with an additional $138,000) to present the
70001 program to state and city governments.
A typical local 70001 program is funded
A major condition was that any municipality
with CETA Title I funds through an educational
wishing to start a project would manage and
institution. (A few cities use vocational educa-
finance it, with 70001 "franchising" to them
tion monies and in one city a CAP agency, not
special expertise and quality control.
a school board or college, is the operating
In early 1976, 70001 Ltd. was formed -- a
agency.)
new, non-profit corporation separate from the
parent organization, DECA. People closely
70001 Ltd. then subcontracts with the oper-
associated with the program agreed that the
ating agency to franchise the use of the 70001
time had come for a major expansion effort
name, instructional materials, training serv-
and that 70001 could best achieve its potential
ices, and youth organization activities. Other
by becoming an independent corporation.
technical assistance provided under the fran-
70001 projects currently operate in these
chising arrangement and national contract
cities: Montgomery, Ala.; Hartford and Nor-
include subscriptions to 70001 periodicals, help
walk, Conn.; Wilmington (three programs),
in recruiting and selecting competent staff,
Dover, and Newark, Del.; Waukegan, Ill.;
Minneapolis, Minn.; Jackson, Miss.; Cape
evaluation reviews to provide quality control,
Girardeau, Maryville, St. Joseph, and St. Louis,
local job development, and promotion of
Mo.; and Knoxville, Tenn.
national job development efforts by the
Reprinted from ETA Interchange U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, June 1976, Vol. II, No. 6.
Reprinted from County Manpower Report, National Association of Counties Research Foundation, June 1976, Vol. 5, No. 3.
70001 Ltd.
Local government officials who
and scores of governors, con-
are seeking the most "bang for
gressmen, mayors, businessmen,
their bucks" in manpower train-
educators, and other officials in
ing programs are giving increas-
the public and private sectors.
ing attention to 70001 Ltd. for
"There are many reasons for
unsubsidized jobs in private
this," says 70001 President
enterprise.
Kenneth M. Smith, "and one of
A relative newcomer to the
the most important is that we are
manpower scene, 70001 costs
not just another on-the-job
nationally about $1,250 per job
training program. We are the
placement and $1,000 per partici-
only one with a youth organiza-
pant-even in the first year of
tion aimed at the most crucial
operation-less than one-third of
part of manpower training-
the average national cost per
personal motivation, the only one
CETA participant ($3,087).
nationally using educational insti-
Although 70001 deals with one
tutions to deliver the program,
of the most chronic areas of
the only one operating under a
unemployment-the 16-22 year-
national franchising concept.
old high school dropout-the
program has developed an
"We provide a comprehensive
enviable record of success in job
program of rapid employment,
placements-in the face of the
on-the-job training and personal
worst economic recession since
motivation with the immediate
the 1930 s-thanks to an effective
potential of a productive and
partnership with national em-
worthwhile career providing ex-
ployers such as Sears and Pennys
cellent upward mobility in the
and hundreds of regional and
field of retail sales and distribu-
local stores.
tion."
Add to that the fact that 70001
70001 Ltd., a private non-profit
is locally-funded and locally-run-
corporation headquartered in
and it is easy to understand why
Newark, Delaware, currently has
over 25 state and local govern-
16 programs operating in nine
ments have individually approved
states. A recent contract with the
70001 for operation in their areas
National Programs Division of
in the past two years alone.
the U.S. Department of Labor
It also has the personal
has launched a vigorous major
endorsement of President Ford
national expansion with a goal of
7
at least 50 programs and 12,500
and vocationally-oriented educa-
members over the next four
tion programs.
years.
Smith says that in order to
The typical 70001 program is
retain the confidence and en-
usually funded from CETA or
dorsement of national employers,
vocational monies through a local
"we must have standardization in
Employers
are
educational institution, although
programs throughout the coun-
other agencies such as CAP's can
try. That is done through the
also operate a program. 70001
franchise. It provides us with the
Ltd. then subcontracts with the
capability we need to be able to
sponsoring/operating agency to
impressed by the
guarantee to the employers that
franchise the use of the 70001
the 70001 associates they hire
name, instructional materials,
meet our standards-and theirs."
training services, youth organiza-
Employers are impressed by
careful training and
tion activities, etc. 70001 Ltd.,
such factors as the high retention
in essence, serves as the "quality
rate of 70001 employees. During
control" agent to ensure delivery
the three-year pilot program, 71
of the 70001 concept supported
per cent of the youth were still on
by the nation's businesses.
preparation given
the job after a year or more. As
The dollars available through
of last December 1, fifty per cent
the DOL contract are for the
of all 70001 associates had sur-
"promotion and development" of
passed the CETA "permanent
to 70001 members.
new 70001 programs, while the
placement" regulation of 90
dollars produced through the
consecutive days of employment.
franchising operation are for the
A recent report by Richard G.
servicing and maintenance of
Goldberg, State Director of 70001
established programs.
programs in Missouri, noted a
It is particularly significant
similar 71 per cent retention rate
also that our members work in
in the 18-month-old St. Louis
unsubsidized jobs in the field of
program, while statewide, 65 per
retail sales and distribution. "Our
cent of the 70001 members
young people work for what they
achieved the CETA "permanent
get," Smith explains. "In their
placement" category.
off-hours, our members study to
Such impressive statistics are
complete their high school educa-
the result of careful pre-employ-
tion through GED, and concur-
ment preparation and selection
rently participate in a related
procedures conducted under the
instructional program and youth
close supervision of 70001 coordi-
activities designed to upgrade
nators.
their career skills and strengthen
Charles Eason, Manager of
their character."
Eckerd's Drug in Montgomery,
As for the employers, they are
Ala., has three 70001 members
impressed by the careful training
on his payroll. "I am very
and preparation given to 70001
impressed," Mr. Eason said
members-called 70001 associ-
recently. "We've promoted Olivia
ates-and by the follow-up
Cox to manager of the Snack Bar,
supervision and guidance provid-
and Marcella Bridges, now on the
ed by the 70001 coordinators.
sales floor, soon will enter our
Roger D. Semerad, Vice Presi-
assistant manager training pro-
dent of the American Retail
gram. Louisa Parks is doing very
Federation, is Board Chairman of
well on the counter. Your people
70001 Ltd. "The ARF has
are motivated and seem to work
endorsed 70001 for a number of
harder. Whatever you're doing,
years and many of our members
it's working."
actively participate at the local
One of the things 70001 has
level," Mr. Semerad explains.
done is to well learn the formula
"The carefully designed and well-
of how to motivate young people
managed programs provide the
and prepare them for careers.
proper balance between real
The teacher was the Distributive
experience in the retail industry
Education Clubs of America
8
(DECA) which founded 70001 as a
during the most difficult eco-
materials.
special project in 1969, and which
nomic period this nation has
Educators and the DOL are
has a long record of success in
experienced in 30 years.
impressed with 70001's success in
motivating youth. By January of
A major indication of the
motivating youth and preparing
1976, the "baby" Project 70001
success of 70001 in Missouri has
them for careers.
had grown to the point where it
been the strong support of Gover-
"I know of few other programs
was time to leave the DECA
nor Christopher S. Bond. "70001
that have been as effective as
home. The formation of the new
has provided unemployed and
70001 in bridging the gap
corporation, 70001 Ltd., followed
economically disadvantaged high
between education and work, and
and it submitted the contract
school dropouts with an oppor-
in successfully motivating young
proposal to DOL.
tunity to achieve career-oriented
people to develop the skills and
Perhaps the best testimony to
employment in the field of
attitudes needed to achieve
the soundness of the 70001
marketing," the Governor said
productive and rewarding
concept is that the bulk of its
recently. "The Department of
careers," says Dr. Ted Bell, U.S.
growth-by 400 per cent in four
Labor grant to 70001 Ltd. can
Commissioner of Education.
years to 17 programs and 2,000
provide many other states and
A wide range of public officials
enrollees-came in the face of the
communities with the opportuni-
see 70001 as helping to solve
worst economic depression since
ty to try this program and
some of society's toughest prob-
the 1930's.
determine if it can help them to
lems. "70001 offers a uniquely
Besides the four programs in
meet their manpower object-
effectively approach to the
Missouri, 70001 projects are in
ives."
ancient problem of training the
Knoxville, Tenn., Waukegan,
Through calendar year 1975,
hard-core, young unemployed,"
Ill., Hartford and Norwalk,
even with several programs at
according to U.S. Senator Bill
Conn., Wilmington, Newark, and
only partial capacity for the first
Brock of Tennessee. "Particularly
Dover, Del., Montgomery, Ala.,
six months, 70001 enrollees
effective is the use of the
Jackson, Miss., and Minneapolis,
earned more than $1 million and
vocational student organization."
Minn.
paid out approximately $250,000
President Ford sent a personal
As of last December 1, over
in local, state, and federal taxes.
letter of endorsement of 70001's
two-thirds of those who had
That did not include savings
"unique amalgamation of organ-
enrolled in 70001 had been placed
achieved through discontinued
ized youth, free enterprise,
on the job and more than 50 per
welfare payments for those
government, and education to
cent of the remainder were
associates who moved off the
assist unemployed young people
preparing for employment.
welfare rolls. (A ten year
into a worthwhile and productive
In his February report cover-
independent projection of a 50-
career."
ing Missouri's four programs,
enrollee control group showed a
President Smith, who is Vice
Director Goldberg pointed out
return of $1.5 million to society
Chairman of the National Advis-
that nearly nine out of ten of the
through taxes and foregone
ory Council on the Education of
257 associates were working or
welfare payments.)
Disadvantaged Children, says
preparing for employment. A
"70001 doesn't cost; it pays!"
that 70001 succeeds "because of
total of 114, or 44 per cent, were
says President Smith. He said
the tremendous potential in the
on the job, and 121 (47 per cent)
that the franchise approach
young people it serves. We
were in pre-employment orienta-
enables 70001 Ltd. to assure
merely provide the key to unlock
tion.
program quality and effective-
and help direct that potential."
The Missouri programs are at
ness. The national staff helps the
The typical young person
St. Joseph, Maryville, St. Louis,
sponsoring agency select and
served by 70001 is in the 16-22
and Cape Girardeau. Only two of
establish a proper headquarters
age bracket and an unemployed
them were in operation during
location; recruit, select and train
school dropout. Many of them
the entire 15-month period
staff; and build employer and
are economically, socially or
covered in the report. Even so,
community support and sets up
educationally disadvantaged.
Mr. Goldberg reported that of
the 70001 Career Association
Ninety percent are receiving
the 555 young people accepted
youth organization. 70001 Ltd.
some kind of public assistance
into the programs during that
also makes available specially
before joining 70001.
time, 265 or 48 per cent were
developed audio-visual instruct-
Originally, 70001 enrollees
placed in jobs. The highest
ional materials and related
were members of the DECA
placement rate, 86 per cent, was
instructional programs, provides
youth organization. With the
in Maryville.
technical assistance and periodic
creation of 70001 Ltd., a new
All four of the programs are
evaluation of the program, and
youth organization called the
now either over-loaded or near
publishes a national magazine,
70001 Career Association is being
capacity. Again, these programs
newsletter, brochures, and other
formed. Its members will be
were organized and rooted
informational and promotional
known as associates. Although it
will retain some of the basic
becomes an associate of. 70001.
elements of DECA, the Career
Next comes Pre-Employment
Association will be tailored to
Orientation. Project 70001 has
It is not
meet the specific needs of 70001
developed special audio-visual
associates. Until the new
instructional materials that help
association is in operation, 70001
prepare enrollees for employ-
chapters will continue following
ment. Topics range from basic
a "hand-out"
DECA procedures.
good grooming lessons, to how
One way to explain how 70001
to prepare for a job interview.
manages to "unlock that poten-
Another lesson takes the enrollee
program.
tial" is to follow a typical 70001
step-by-step through an employ-
member through the program.
ment application with the enrol-
He may have heard about it
lee actually filling out a form used
through a school guidance coun-
by a leading retail chain. Still
There is
selor, the local employment
another lesson discusses the
service, or from youth already
importance of personal dynamics
enrolled. Interested in learning
in a job interview. All of this
no free lunch.
more, the potential member goes
happens before the enrollee sets
to 70001 headquarters, usually
foot in the personnel office.
conveniently located in or near
As soon as possible-usually
shopping centers--close to where
from one to four weeks-the
the jobs are.
enrollee is placed in a job. More
The 70001 coordinator gives
than 35 national retailing
the prospect a frank, no-nonsense
chains-along with over 100 local
introduction to the project. It is
stores and regional chains-
not a "hand-out" program.
employ 70001 members.
There is no free lunch. 70001 will
The coordinator works closely
help the enrollee get a job and
with the employer and employee
train him on the job so he can
-advising and counseling, alert
have a shot at raises and
for potential problems. For ex-
promotions leading to a product-
ample, most projects have their
ive career. Also, 70001 helps the
own mini-buses or other vehicles
enrollee get the education needed
to assure that members have
for a high school diploma,
transportation to work during
associate's degree, or both.
the critical early weeks of
In turn, the enrollee must stick
employment.
to the job and all its responsibil-
The enrollee usually spends
ities and also be willing to work
one evening a week on the
after hours on related training
instructional program and a
and instructional programs and
second evening on the youth
70001 Career Association activi-
organization activities. The
ties designed to help him do a
instructional program is based on
better job.
GED preparation and frequently
In other words, each enrollee
involves remedial education in
must be willing to make a
math and communications skills.
personal commitment to the
If necessary, part-time instruc-
coordinator, the program and the
tors are engaged for special
employer. Most programs
disciplines.
require the enrollee to sign a
The 70001 audio-visual instruc-
written agreement to that effect.
tional program mentioned earlier
If the prospect is willing to
complements the GED and has
make the commitment, he or she
three components-a viewing
fills out a 70001 application and
projector that is operated by the
takes various intake screening
student, an audio-visual cart-
tests-attitudinal as well as
ridge, and a workbook. The
scholastic aptitude-which lay
program stops automatically to
the foundation for a comprehen-
allow the student to perform
sive educational and motivational
written activities in the work-
program tailored to his specific
book at the narrator's direction.
needs. And the enrollee then
When the student is ready to
10
resume the lesson, he re-starts
Another reason is the youth
waste of my time." In 70001, she
the program. Thus each enrollee
organization. "This powerful
has been "turned on" and has
learns at his or her own pace, and
component distinguishes 70001
earned her GED and is studying
during the hours that are
from other manpower training
for a career in law.
convenient.
efforts and provides the absolute-
"These young people are the
Besides the Pre-Employment
ly critical element of personal
heart of 70001, says President
lessons, there is a 15-unit series
motivation," says Smith. Once a
Smith. "We only succeed if they
on Salesmanship, and another
young person is motivated, the
succeed. And they do. They're
15-unit series on DECA activi-
rest--education, on-the-job train-
terrific."
ties. Additional materials will
ing, etc.--comes with relative
help enrollees prepare for and
ease."
advance in other entry-level
The 70001 enrollee also re-
Editor's Note: This article was
occupations, such as food service,
ceives medical, legal, day care,
prepared by the staff of Project
warehousing, clerical, and trans-
and other support services as
70001 Ltd. Readers desiring
portation.
needed-usually through existing
additional information about
The second evening, which is
community resources.
70001 Ltd. may contact Kenneth
devoted to activities of the
Meanwhile, the employer is
M. Smith, President, at 70001
youth organization, is again
asked to evaluate periodically
Ltd., Robscott Building, 151
supplemented by the audio-visual
the progress of the enrollee-
Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE
materials. The topics range from
both verbally and in writing-to
19711. The telephone number:
the history of distributive educa-
help the coordinator keep the
302-731-0750.
tion, to leadership, duties of
program in tune with the
officers, how a committee fune-
enrollee's needs on the job. When
tions, and parliamentary proced-
the enrollee is promoted-or is
ure. There also are lessons on
promotable in the opinion of the
how to plan and conduct
coordinator, employer and
successful activities such as
enrollee-then he or she is
employer-employee and fund-
graduated from 70001 Ltd.
raising functions and how to
Many enrollees advance to
prepare for state and national
mid-management and manage-
competitive events.
ment training positions within six
Besides providing intensive
months to a year. Since 1969,
counseling, the coordinator also
70001 has redirected hundreds of
has the critical task of prescrib-
dropouts and disadvantaged
ing the proper blend of on-the-job
youth into productive and re-
training, instructional program
warding jobs.
and 70001 Career Association
The most important evaluation
(SCA) activities needed to maxi-
of the effectiveness of 70001
mize the enrollee's job perform-
comes from the young people it
ance.
serves.
For instance, an employer says
"Project 70001 has made me
his 70001 enrollee shows poten-
feel more secure and has given
tial for promotion from the
me something to look forward
stockroom to the sales floor but
to," says a girl in the Newark,
lacks confidence and cannot
Delaware program." I was out of
express himself very well. The
work and 70001 found me a job
coordinator promptly puts to-
The coordinators of the
gether a program combining
program, Mr. Larry Lawson and
remedial instruction in communi-
Ms. Mary Jones, make me feel
cation skills, with 70001 audio-
like an adult, instead of some
visual lessons on how to sell. The
drop-out kid."
coordinator also guides the
A young man recalls that "the
enrollee into competitive activi-
first thing Project 70001 did for
ties in sales demonstrations and
me was to find me a good job. It
public speaking. The result is a
made me look at life the right
comprehensive educational pack-
way."
age geared to the specific needs
And a young woman in St.
of that enrollee and that
Louis: "the reason I quit high
employer. Such flexibility is a
school was because I found it
key reason for 70001's success.
very boring, uninteresting and a
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TEN FACTS ON 70001
2/15/76 - 5/31/76
The first analysis of 70001 members, based on reports from the 16 local pro-
grams (14 sites), since the inception of the Department of Labor contract on
2/15/76 shows that through 5/31/76 (10 weeks)
1. 532 young people entered 70001 during that period. While they continue the
previous 50/50 approximate breakdown between male and female (48% male: 52%
female), there has been a rather dramatic shift from a previous 50/50 ratio
between minority and white to a 65% white; 35% minority enrollment through
May 31. (This is at least in part the result of the capacity operation of
the programs in St. Joseph, Minneapolis, Knoxville and Cape Girardeau, which
have nearly completely white programs due to their geographical locations.)
2. Some 93% of the enrollees during this period were 20 or under.
3. Nearly 80% of these young people had received a 10th grade education or less.
Only 1% made it to 12th grade.
4. Over one-third of our young people were receiving direct public assistance
with over 60% classified as "economically disadvantaged".
5. Similar to previous statistics, nearly one-quarter--23%--of the young people
have had one or more arrests with some 16% having one or more convictions.
6. Nearly 70% of those accepted into 70001--337--have been placed on the job.
On May 31, 1976, 452 were actively on the job (this includes some that were
in the program as of the 15th of February).
7. 70% have graduated or been positively terminated in those ten weeks. While
111 dropped out or left the program in a non-positive fashion.
8. There has been a steady increase in upgrading activities among 70001 members:
(A) 50 have been promoted or given a raise; (B) 70 have received their GED;
(C) Over 330 have completed one or more Series of 70001 instructional
materials; and (D) As of May 31, 450 young people were in GED preparation or
Adult Basic Education.
9. As of May 31, approximately 60% of all the young people in 70001 were on the
job while the remaining 40% were preparing for employment or were between
jobs. (Overall, that is significantly higher than the year before reflecting
the improving economy as well as the moreexperienced efforts of our coordina-
tors.)
10. Finally, the average hourly wage for 70001 enrollees has been moving up
sharply and now is $2.76. This is an increase of 22% over the last available
figures in August 1975 ($2.26).
The significant improvements in jobs and wages, plus those gains in skill and
educational attainment, point up the results of: (1) added national support;
(2) the greater experience of local coordinators; and (3) the improving economy
and business support.
A minimum of ten new programs are expected to begin operation by October 30,
1976.
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1976
CONTENTS
Mr. Ken Smith
4
Editorial
70001 LTD.
President of 70001 Ltd. touches upon the proud past and points the way to a challenging
P. 0. Box 464
future.
Dover, Delaware 19901
By Kenneth M. Smith
5
Mixed Emotions
Dear Ken:
DECA started it all back in 1969, and now the time has come for parting.
By Harry A. Applegate
Congratulations on the formation of 70001 LTD. and on receiving a
6
Why Retailers Back 70001
grant from the Department of Labor. The prospect of a vigorous
The American Retail Federation is impressed by the calibre of our young people and by
acceleration in the expansion of 70,001 is indeed exciting to me
the follow-up of coordinators.
and to all educators who are familiar with the concept.
By Roger Semerad
7
Job Development
I know of few other programs that have been as effective as 70,001
Some tips on one of the most important responsibilities of the 70001 coordinator.
18
in bridging the gap between education and work, and successfully
By Joseph M. Trahan
motivating young people to develop the skills and attitudes needed
8 Making the Scene
to achieve productive and rewarding careers. The 70,001 achieve-
A look at what's doing at 70001 programs around the country, from candy sales to
16
ment is especially significant because you are working primarily
fashion shows and mini-conferences.
with youth who have dropped out of school and are beyond the reach
16
'More than just deserved national
of traditional educational institutions.
recognition'
At the same time, 70,001 is matching the population having the
Governor Kit Bond presents the National Recognition award to Danny Earhart.
greatest chronic unemployment--the out-of-school, unskilled, and
17
Missouri 70001 Reports
jobless 16 to 22 year-olds--to that area of the economy with the
Highlights of a report by State Director Dick Goldberg covering 15 months and four
programs.
greatest number of potential jobs--the area of distribution.
Your understanding of the needs of employers has, I am sure,
18
Getting It Together
been a key to your success.
This is what makes it all worthwhile
young people going places.
21
Staff Development
Again, Ken, congratulations and good luck to 70,001! Please feel
New coordinators attend an In-Service Training Institute in St. Louis.
free to call upon the Office of Education at any time for assistance.
22
Meet the National Staff
22
This is about the only way you'll see them all together, since someone is always out on
Sincerely,
the road.
26
The Contract with DOL
Mosele
DOL official gives 70001 Ltd. Board of Directors some insight into DOL decision.
27
New Youth Group Will Be Formed
T. H. Bell
Here's an opportunity for you to help build it.
U.S. Commissioner
Front cover photo by R. Thompson
of Education
Large back cover photo by Pete Thompson
70001 Ltd. CORPORATE OFFICERS: Chairman Mr. Roger Semerad, Vice President, American Retail Federation;
President Mr. Kenneth M. Smith; Vice President Mr. Dennis J. Savage: Secretary Ben Cotten, Esq. MEMBERS OF
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THE BOARD: The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., U.S. Senator, Delaware; The Hon. Bill Brock, U.S. Senator, Tennessee: Ms.
Holly Coors, Board of Regents, American Technological Univ.; The Hon. Pete du Pont, U.S. Congressman, Delaware; Mr. Larry
L. Loomis, DE State Supervisor, Nebraska; The Hon. Lloyd Meeds, U.S. Congressman, Washington; Dr. George McGorman, Ex-
ecutive Secretary, Delaware Advisory Council on Career Education; Mr. Ernest C. McMillan, President, Proud, Inc.: Mr. Joseph
Trahan, 70001 Project Manager, St. Louis, Missouri; Mr. Kenneth C. Rietz; Vice President, Mike Curb Productions; Ms.
Constance Newman, Assistant Secretary, H.U.D.; Dean Owen F. Peagler, Chairman, President's Advisory Council on the Educa-
tion of Disadvantaged Children
Going Places! is published periodically by 70001 Ltd. non-profit corporation with offices at 151 Chestnut Hill Rd., Newark, Delaware,
19711. Publisher, Kenneth M. Smith; Editor, Jerry Sapienza. Annual subscription $3; separate issue. $1. For advertising information
APR
8 1976
contact Editor at above address or tel. (302) 731-0750. Copyright 1976 by 70001 Ltd.
While 70001 Ltd. is funded in part through Contract No. 99-6-621-425 with the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S.
Department of Labor, none of those funds are used in the publication of this magazine. Articles that appear in Going Places! do not
necessarily represent the opinion or policy of the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Inaugural Issue
Mixed Emotions
Editorial
By Harry A. Applegate
By Kenneth M. Smith,
President, 70001 Ltd.
It is my personal privilege to open
1. In the next four years to reach a
8. To develop new instructional
WE
IN DECA have mixed
portunity to see how much potential
this Inaugural Issue of the national
level of 50 operating programs.
strategies geared to directly
emotions over the departure
exists for mutually beneficial coopera-
70001 magazine - the initial highlights
relating skill development with on-
of 70001. On the one hand, we are cer-
tion between the public and private
of the newest and potentially the
2. To provide 7.500 full-time perma-
the-job training.
tainly pleased that the program is em-
sectors. We sincerely hope that these
largest manpower training program
nent placements in the free enter-
9. To forge a closer alliance between
barking on a new phase of its growth
recent years have laid a sound founda-
for young people in the nation.
prise system.
educational and other institutions
and development. We share the pride
tion for exploration of future joint ven-
as program operators using CETA
and excitement of the 70001 staff.
tures between DECA and the federal
In just two and a half years. 70001
3. To serve some 12,000 young people
funds to deliver 70001 manpower
On the other hand, it means a
government.
has grown from four model programs
and to provide them concrete
training programs.
change in a relationship that has been
Most importantly, however, was the
serving 200 young people. to 17
assistance in preparing for careers
10. To accomplish all of this as the
extremely gratifying and rewarding.
fact that DECA was able to sponsor
programs that will serve over 2,000
in the field of retail sales and dis-
most efficient and effective unsub-
While we will continue to be suppor-
the first opportunity for out-of-school
young people this fiscal year. We have
tribution.
sidized manpower training
tive of 70001 in the future, it won't be
youngsters to get involved in a
moved swiftly from a concept to reali-
program in the nation.
quite the same.
vocational youth activities program.
ty despite the hardest economic times
4. To develop the 70001 Career
Back in 1969, when it all started,
This was a source of deep personal
Association as the nation's newest
since the 1930's.
DECA was faced with both a challenge
satisfaction to me and the DECA staff.
youth organization to serve all
This set of goals certainly
and an opportunity. The challenge was
DECA was the first among all the in-
70001 members.
70001 has a proud past, and a
demonstrates that we have our work
to design a program that would meet
school student groups to demonstrate
challenging future. We are inheriting a
cut out for us! As challenging as these
the needs of those young people who
what an existing group could do -
5. To expand the concepts of 70001
30-year legacy of personal and career
goals are. however, they are ones that
leave high school before graduation.
given the opportunity.
beyond distribution to other
motivation for young people from
can be more than met if we are able to
The opportunity was to get out-of-
DECA exists to help prepare young
vocational disciplines and to in-
DECA, and we have been offered a
apply the same dedication, hard work
school youth involved in the DECA
people for productive and rewarding
tegrate the necessary new instruc-
rare opportunity by the federal govern-
and commitment to program quality
youth activities program that we knew
careers. 70001 gave us the opportunity
tional programs and youth ac-
ment to sponsor a new, national man-
that has characterized 70001 to date.
had a tremendous impact on develop-
to apply the DECA formula to those
tivities into the broader 70001
power training effort. We have on our
You have the pledge of the Board of
ing personal self-confidence and
young people who leave school before
structure.
Board of Directors and in other sup-
Directors and the Staff that we'll be
vocational skills.
graduation. That it worked so
porting positions. deeply concerned
6. To bring the nation's business
doing all in our power to continue that
Thanks to the dedication and hard
successfully is a tribute to the faith and
Americans of national influence who
community into even more direct
record.
work of many people, DECA seized
persistence of many people, especially
have placed their trust and faith in us.
relationship with 70001 - in-
On behalf of the Board of Directors
that challenge and realized the oppor-
the youngsters themselves.
Finally. and most importantly, un-
cluding active participation in job
and all of us associated with 70001,
tunity. We were privileged to be part
Now 70001 stands on the threshold of
counted thousands of young people
development, and development of
then, I welcome you to the 70001 Ltd.
of an effort that has sprouted from
an exciting new venture. There is no
who could benefit from our program
the instructional and youth ac-
team. Let's make 1976 a truly special
obscurity to national prominence in
doubt in my mind that you will
need to be reached in the coming
tivities programs.
year that achieves expansion to every
the span of a very few short years.
succeed beyond what we had ever im-
years.
corner of the nation and the delivery of
At the same time, this was a period
agined. We in DECA are proud of the
7. To create new career opportunities
the most effective possible program of
of real significance for DECA. For the
part that we played in the birth and
and more sustained upward
employment, training and motivation
first time, we as an organization work-
growth of 70001, and we shall applaud
Mr. Applegate is Executive Director of the
to America's out-of-school young peo-
Distributive Education Clubs of America,
Our goals over those coming years
mobility for 70001 members
ed on a project sponsored by the
loudly as you move forward in the
Inc. 70001 started as a special project of
are set high:
through participating firms.
ple.
federal government. We had the op-
future. Good luck!
DECA in 1969.
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Why Retailers
Job
Back 70001
Development
By Roger Semerad
By Joseph M. Trahan
70001 Ltd. helps meet the manpower
The carefully designed and well-
d
OB
DEVELOPMENT in
related youth activities. All are essen-
ficiently skilled in salesmanship, is
needs of the retail industry. That, in a
managed programs provide a good
70001 Ltd. is the ability to pre-
tial to success. Furthermore, 70001's
confident and feels comfortable about
nutshell, is the reason why the
balance between real experience in the
sent to the business community a
71% on-the-job retention rate is a far
responding on the spot.
American Retail Federation has en-
retail industry and the vocationally-
positive image of an innovative
better record than the businessman
The Business Approach calls for
dorsed 70001 for a number of years and
oriented education programs.
program of employment, training and
will have in hiring through his regular
good speaking ability and preparation
is looking forward to working with the
The result is employees who who are
education that will insure job
channels even though he requires a
in order that he may address civic,
program even more closely in the
interested and motivated.
placements. Job development, without
high school diploma, a good work
business and other community groups.
years ahead.
a doubt, is one of the most important
record, and a passing score on a par-
The Letter of Introduction is
Although 70001 offers unsubsidized
responsibilities of each and every 70001
ticular test or examination.
probably the best and most-used ap-
The retail industry presently ac-
employment, retailers are perfectly
Coordinator.
The reason 70001 can produce such
proach. A letter of introduction,
counts for over 12 million employees
willing to pay a good day's wage for a
In order to insure success, a 70001
an outstanding record is because of
followed by a phone call to set up an
nationally. There is a strong and cons-
good day's work. In 70001, business has
Coordinator must in addition to his
you, the Coordinator, and the support
appointment with regional managers
tant need for entry-level employees.
found young people who are willing
other assigned responsibilities be a
that you will give to the participant
and local personnel staff, usually
Those who are willing to work hard
and good workers.
good salesman - persuasive but not
and to the employer. You will appear
works to a Coordinator's advantage. In
and able to learn have excellent oppor-
The job retention rate of 70001
pushy, courteous but not condescen-
regularly to observe the participant's
every case, a thank you letter should
tunities to move quickly into middle-
employees has, for example, often ex-
ding, confident but not conceited, well
work, discuss the participant's job per-
follow immediately after an appoint-
management positions leading to at-
ceeded that of other entry-level
groomed, neat in appearance and
formance with the supervisor and have
ment has been fulfilled.
tractive careers.
employees in the retail industry. It is
professional.
follow-up counseling sessions with the
It is a good policy to always start at
Many of our ARF members par-
not surprising, therefore, that 70001
Mr. Semerad is Vice President of the
American Retail Federation and Chairman
One of the first things to remember
participant. It makes good sense
the top with any business. Unless you
ticipate in 70001 at the local level
enrollees are moving steadily into
of the Board of Directors of 70001 Ltd.
is that the best policy in developing
economically to the businessmen to
are able to convince the top person
because they find the program to be an
management training programs.
jobs is always to be honest and open
hire 70001 participants.
with the company to support the
excellent source for productive,
The motivational and personal
with the potential employer. Give the
What do you want from the
program, you will seldom get anyone
reliable employees.
businessmen? First of all, you do not
guidance that these young people
potential employer as much informa-
placed in the job. You may also con-
receive is crucial if they are to con-
tion as you can about your participants
want a guarantee or a contract for a
tact personnel managers, operation
Perhaps the biggest difference
tinue to be productive, successful
in general and about the specific ones
specific number of jobs. All you want
managers, department heads, super-
between 70001 and traditional man-
who will be interviewed.
members of our society. The vehicles
is a chance for your participant to get a
visors and experienced employees and
power training programs is the cons-
for this guidance are the youth
Why would businessmen hire 70001
job. All you are asking for is that they
solicit their cooperation and support.
tant follow-up supervision and
organization and the coordinators
participants? One of the major
be interviewed and judged on their
Even though all of the officers and
guidance provided by the 70001 coor-
themselves. The ARF, therefore, is
reasons, of course, is altruism - the
own merits, ability and potential.
management personnel of a particular
dinator after he or she has helped the
businessman's humanistic motives to
pleased that it will be participating in
What kind of jobs? Distributive oc-
company may be supportive and
enrollee find a job. While many
the development of both the youth ac-
help his fellow man. Another reason is
cupation jobs. Full or part-time,
enthusiastic about 70001, one ex-
traditional programs consider their
tivities and coordinator training
the desire of businessmen to develop
preferably full time. Distributive oc-
perienced employee could ruin a train-
work done when their enrollee is plac-
program. In this way we will be able to
and maintain an image and reputation
cupations are those in which the
ing station for you by refusing to
ed in a job, that's when the 70001 coor-
accept the name of 70001 as insuring
within the community as a positive
worker is primarily engaged in retail
cooperate in the training and work of
dinator begins.
force in helping the community. And
and wholesale trade, finance, in-
the kind of services, training and sup-
your participant. So, start at the top,
After the 70001 enrollee starts work,
port necessary for capable employees.
yet another reason is that 70001
surance, real estate, services and ser-
but then proceed in an orderly and
provides good workers.
vice trades, manufacturing, transpor-
logical fashion all the way down to the
the coordinator stays in touch with the
With the economy in a definite up-
70001 trains its participants in a job
tation, utilities and communications.
job in which your participant will be
enrollee and the employer. The even-
turn and retail sales increasing all the
rather than for a job that may never
Several approaches may be used in
placed.
ing GED classes and the individualized
time, our manpower needs will con-
exist. 70001 provides the pre-
job development calls. Introduction
Of course, there's much more that a
audio-visual instructional program are
tinue to grow accordingly. In the
employment training, individual
through a mutual friend allows the
Coordinator should know about job
meshed with the vocationally-related
months to come, we will look for ad-
counseling, job orientation, on-the-job
Coordinator and potential employer to
development, but these certainly are
activities of the youth organization to
ditional ways in which the ARF can
Mr. Trahan has been Project Manager of
supervision, general educational
relax as a friend of a friend.
70001 in St. Louis, Mo., since November of
some of the key points to keep in mind
build the necessary skills for job reten-
provide visibility and industry
1974 and has also been involved in national
development for promotion and
Cold Turkey is probably the most
as we strive to help our youngsters
tion and advancement.
assistance to 70001 Ltd.
job development for 70001.
growth, and a program of vocationally
difficult unless a Coordinator is suf-
prepare for jobs and careers.
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hartford
the
scane
Making
the scene
Stephen C. Jones
joined the Hartford
70001 program as a
coordinator on Feb. 1
and spent a week in
Wilmington, Del. for
dover
orientation and train-
The Hartford Chapter of the 70001 Career Association is meeting regularly under the direc-
ing.
STEVE JONES
tion of Steve Jones, Chapter Advisor. During one of their March meetings, the members es-
The Capital 70001 program in Dover won
BEVERLY BROOKS
BRENDA JONES
Mr. Jones graduated from Emporia,
tablished committees for Leadership, Civic Projects, Public Relations, Social Events,
four of the five first place awards at the
Kansas State College, earning a B.S. in
Finances, and Employer Appreciation Event. Pictured are some of the Hartford members:
first annual State-Wide Mini-Conference
from left, Advisor Jones, Cynthia Williams, Robert Wilson, Walter Woods, Maverick Manns,
Education. He has teaching experience as
held Feb. 19 at Delaware State College.
Darryl Wilson, James Mills, and Val Surrey.
an English instructor in the Bloomfield
Members from 70001 projects in
804
Middle School in Bloomfield, Conn.; then
Wilmington, Newark, and Dover competed
advanced to the Urban League of Greater
HARTFORD
in events such as Shadow Box Display,
Hartford as an alternative learning instrue-
Salesmanship, Public Speaking, Job Inter-
tor before joining 70001 Ltd.
view, and Public Relations Posters.
Steve has a marked ambition toward
The events and winners from Capital
community awareness and self improve-
were: Job Interview, Melissa Mickens, 3rd,
ment. In his leisure time, our confirmed
PRODUCT
Becky Christ: Public Speaking, 1st,
bachelor enjoys relaxing in his apartment,
Sheldon Weiner, 3rd. Becky Christ; Sales
listening to good sounds, reading good
Demonstration. 1st. Orrin Teat. 2nd.
books, etc. He is also a spectator sportsman
Sheldon Weiner: Shadow Box Display, 1st
and enjoys socializing with peers and en-
Josephine Tatman. Honorable Mention,
couraging youngsters not to give up but to
Jerome Frank: Public Relations Poster,
keep trying for self improvement.
1st. Melissa Mickens, 2nd. Jerome Frank.
Steve predicts great new successes for
REBECCA CHRIST
ANTHONY HARMON
the Hartford program.
We, the Hartford 70001 program,
welcome Steve Jones to the staff. He's
Students and advisors from Hartford 70001 Ltd. attended the Connecticut DECA CDC in
Capital 70001 held a highly successful
already proven a well-needed asset.
Hartford on March 17-18. Members baked a huge cake and gave slices of it to visitors who
Spring Fashion Show in March at the
Tanaka Stewart has been elected Presi-
visited their career exposition booth. The goodwill-informational gesture gave the chapter
William Henry Middle School Auditorium.
a lot of visibility. Students received certificates of participation from the Connecticut DECA
dent of the DECA Chapter. Other officers
Association. Shown with their certificates are, from left, Robert Wilson, Maverick Manns,
The show. entitled "Getting into the
are: Debra Evans, Vice President;
Coordinator Steve Jones, and Director Annie Warren.
Spirit of 76 with Spring Fashions,"
Claudette Roberts, Secretary: Freddie
featured styles by Simons Department
Shumate, Treasurer: and Maverick Manns,
Store and its subsidiary. American Jeans,
Parliamentarian.
and Sears. Roebuck and Co.
The club meets every Friday in the of-
Models were Rebecca Christ, Beverly
fice. Mr. Jones is in the process of
Brooks. Brenda Jones, Melissa Mickens,
reorganizing the club and its activities.
Debbie Ryan, Sheldon Weiner. and
A Parents' Meeting was held Feb. 25. It
Anthony Harmon. They have since receiv-
ed invitations to model at other fashion
provided an opportunity to introduce the
shows.
parents to our staff and office, and to in-
form them of past endeavors and future ex-
Miss Lynette Somerville was Mistress of
BEVERLY BROOKS
Ceremonies, while Coordinator Curtis
MELISSA MICKENS
pectations for our 70001 program. We also
sought the parents' advice and aid in mak-
Coleman served as Producer and Director.
Members of the stage crew were
at the Sheraton Inn near Wilmington:
deliveryman. We realize that "the initiative
ing 70001 beneficial for their youngsters.
Josephine Tatman, Mike Johnson, Stanley
Beverly Brooks, Job Interview: Orrin Teat,
to progress, is the key to success," and
Henry Fuqua was elected Chairperson of
Stanford, Yolanda Massey, Franklin
Sales Demonstration: Josephine Tatman,
these students along with the other par-
our 12-member Advisory Council at its
Coleman, Coordinator Wayne Meluney,
Shadow Box: and Sheldon Weiner. Public
ticipants at the Capital Project 70001 are
meeting Feb. 19. Mrs. Patricia Wilson was
and Elreta Yelverton, Secretary.
Speaking.
continually doing their best for themselves
elected Co-Chairperson and Secretary. The
Hartford 70001 Ltd. Advisory Committee meets the fourth Wednesday of each month to
Tickets and posters were donated by the
as well as for the 70001 Program.
Council voted upon and approved the
review all aspects of the program. Shown at the March meeting are, from left, Ad-
Alice Faye Reid of Capital 70001 is being
ministrative Assistant Nanch Jackson, Dr. John LeConche, Chairperson Henry Fuqua, Co-
Farmers Bank of the State of Delaware.
following goals: to formulate policies, to
interviewed at a local store here in Dover
HUMAN SERVICE FAIR
Chairperson, and Secretary Patricia Wilson, and William Ortiz. Members of the Advisory
and the art work was done by Stanley
evaluate program staff, to review needs,
for a possible job placement as a salesper-
Capital Project 70001 participated in the
Committee not present for the picture are Robert C. Cowie, Irving Schein, Maggie Alston,
Fisher, a student at Dover High School.
strengths and weaknesses, to contribute ad-
Human Service Fair on April 14 at the Blue
Bruce Bidwell, Raymond Blanks, John Harrington, Jean Kearney, and Bruce Shapiro.
son. Alongside of their involvement in the
vice and service, and to approach both
activities at the Project 70001, Ron Cantrell
Hen Mall. The purpose of this fair was to
academic and DE programs. The Council
We're moving along at a much greater
are not easy. The staff (three full time, one
and Jeff Hoote are also presently
make the community aware of the services
also felt they should be included in any ac-
rate since our staff has been increased with
part-time) is putting in more hours than
The following students from Capital
employed. Ron works at the Dover Air
available to Delawareans. THEME:
tivity of Hartford 70001 and to be kept
Mr. Jones joining Mrs. Annie Warren, our
paid for. Why? Because we believe in a
70001 Ltd. participated in the State Career
Force Base Bookstore: while Jeff is
"HELPING PEOPLE - A PART OF
knowledgeable of negotiations for the fiscal
other coordinator. Even though we have
program called 70001 Ltd.
Development Conference on March 21-22
employed by the Nichols Dept. Store as a
OUR HERITAGE."
contract year starting July 1.
renewed vitality and enthusiasm, our tasks
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the
scene
montgomery
DID
RIBUTIVE
EDUCATION
northwest mo.
Coordinators James Nuckles and Linda
Smith were interviewed on the Loretta
CLUBS OF
AMERICA
Bacon Show. It proved a tremendous
success and produced a large response
from young people wanting to enroll in
0,001
Project 70001.
Members of the 70001 Advisory Com-
mittee are: Larry Laws, Chamber of
Commerce: Willie Peak, City Councilman:
Paul Smith. Lerner's: Larry Ward,
Hardee's: Buddy Rogers, McDonald's:
Ron Mayhew, Sears' J. E. Wyrosdick. Pro-
ject Director: and Harry Jones, Project
Manager: Buddy Rogers is temporary
Chairman and Paul Smith is temporary
Vice Chairman.
It's a happy family at Hardee's in Montgomery. From left are Head Cashier Sheila King,
Manager Mike Warwick, and Elaine Garner, a member of Montgomery 70001. Sheila helped
HUCKWAGON
train Elaine in operation of the cash register. Elaine said she interviewed for the job on her
HOT DOG
first day in 70001 after a crash course in pre-employment orientation. She is saving money
to buy a car.
Louisa Parks works at the lunch counter at
Eckerd's in Mongtomery and received a $25
bonus at Christmas. Asked which of the
audio-visual instructional units she found
most helpful she said, "I went through that
whole thing before I got the job. The ones
about how to dress for a job interview and
how to fill out my application helped me the
T. JOSEPH and Maryville youths
Jim Brand is presented a plaque and penholder by the students at his going-away party.
most."
participated Feb. 29 in Missouri
The surprise party was held over the lunch hour for Jim, who has accepted a position with
70001 DECA competition at Columbia.
Hillyards Chemical Company. The students and staff will miss their coordinator.
Wining recognition were: Sales
Lori Hovey (left) sharpens up for State High
David Callery (left) entered the poster competition and received an honorable mention cer-
Demonstration. 1st place, Mike Dooley,
School Competition at the Lodge of the
tificate. Paul Jenks received a third place trophy and a medallion for his shadow box dis-
Maryville, and 2nd place, Danny Earhart,
Four Seasons in the Lake of the Ozarks.
play. The Mini-Conference was a preparation for the state-wide Career Development Con-
in March.
St. Joseph: Job Skills, 1st place, Lori
Lori won first place in Job Skills at Missouri
70001 competition in Columbia on Feb. 29.
Hovey, St. Joseph, and 3rd place, Kenneth
newark
Lori is showing fellow participant Tammy
Arn, St. Joseph: Job Interview, 2nd place,
Berkshire the principles of applying
Tina Weston. St. Joseph, and receiving
makeup.
honorable mention, Mike Dooley and Terre
Blessington, both of St. Joseph; Adver-
Lorene King, Personnel Director of St.
Two members of Newark 70001 par-
tising, honorable mention, Candi Chalupa.
Joseph J.C. Penney Co., spoke at the DECA
Chapter on the topics of Job Interview and
ticipated in Delaware's first 70001 Ltd.
St. Joseph; Public Speaking, 1st place,
the J.C. Penney Co. Mrs. King explained the
Mini-Conference which was held at
Tina Weston, St. Joseph; Display, 3rd
opportunities available and emphasized
Delaware State College in Dover on Feb.
place, Tina Weston, St. Joseph, and
that by 1980 there will be 9,000 new
19.
honorable mention, Charles Staniford,
management positions within the J.C.
Penney Co. and 35% of these positions will
Two Newark 70001 students were recent-
Maryville.
be for females.
Tina Weston, President of the Missouri
ly hired by Gaylords as general
maintenance men. David Shimmelbush
70001 Project. presided at the awards
and Kenneth Stoppi assumed the duties of
presentation banquet.
keeping the store neat and clean along with
Tom Reed, liaison between Department
knoxville
other various tasks necessary for daily
of Labor and Missouri Manpower Planning
Commission. was the featured speaker.
Nine members of Knoxville 70001 started
operations. Leonard Goldman is manager
of Gaylords.
Awards were given by Richard Goldberg,
in jobs during March.
State 70001 Director, and Gordon Kutcher,
They are: Sandra Dickey, at Claxton
Allen Smith has started working at Shop
Executive Director of the Missouri Ad-
Head Start: Michael Andrews. at
Rite Supermarket as a Butcher Trainee at
visory Council on Vocational Education.
MeDonald's: Donald Lewis and Ronald
$173.50 per week. Upon successful comple-
As a result of the competition, Lori
Smith. Patent Moulding Co.: Sue Wolfen-
tion of the training period. the salary will
Hovey, Terre Blessington, and Candi
barger. Pizza Palace: Virginia Benson and
increase to $188. and then the employee
Chalupa represented the area 70001 group
Bruce King. Shoney's: and Brenda King
also becomes eligible for periodic raises.
in competition against high school DECA
and Deborah Cullom, Standard Knitting
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district winners.
Mills.
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The Missouri 70001 State District
Conference conducted by the 70001 State
Director. Dick Goldberg, and Tiger DECA
DISTRIBUTIVE
FRUCA
(University of Missouri) at the Ramada
CLU
Inn, Columbia, proved to be very rewar-
ding for Coordinator Mindy Massaro and
the St. Louis Program as five students won
Halding
nine of the 18 trophies awarded for com-
S
the scans
petitive events.
southeast mo.
Missouri Programs competing were St.
Joseph, Maryville, Cape Girardeau, and St.
Roth's, Inc., located in the Town Plaza
In February, the SEMO DECA Club had
Louis. Prior to the conference, Coordinator
Shopping Center, is an enthusiastic backer
a fun night for its members. Hamburgers
Mindy Massaro conducted a workshop on
of Project 70001 in Cape Girardeau.
were barbecued in front of the site by Coor-
all competitive events.
Manager Ed McCormick, his wife, Ronnie,
dinators Miller and Ourth for the students.
The results:
and Assistant Manager John Misenhimer
A short meeting was held to discuss the
Maria Moore, 1st place, Job Interview,
have played a very decisive role in placing
District 70001 competition in Columbia.
2nd, Public Speaking: Bruce Ranciglio, 1st
70001 enrollees at Roth's. This manage-
Jim Brand. coordinator from St. Joseph,
place, Advertising, 3rd, Sales Demo; Kathy
ment team is professional in their selection
was a guest and talked about last year's
Miriani, 1st place, Display, 3rd Adver-
techniques and job skill training.
competition.
tising: Valerie Seals, 2nd place, Adver-
tising, 3rd. Job Interview; Tyler Wash, 2nd
A Roth's employee must be clothes con-
place, Job Skills Demo.
NEW EMPLOYEES
scious and wear the fashion of the times.
St. Louis Coordinators Al Gardner and
Cash awards are presented to employees
Mindy Massaro did an outstanding job of
Richard Dienno is now a mechanic ap-
with successful display and promotional
placing ten students on jobs in a one week
prentice at Weiser Motors; Ralph Cordia
ideas.
period. Stations include Sears, Target,
has started to work at Pasquale's Pizza;
United Parcel System. and Heller
Danny Lowes has started his first selling
Distributing Company.
St. Louis 70001 was honored by a visit from Dr. Kenneth B. Hoyt, Director of Career Educa-
SEMO Project 70001 salutes Roth's of
job ever at Roth's Department Store in the
tion, U.S. Office of Education. Dr. Hoyt and GED instructor Gwendolyn Wright observe stu-
Cape Girardeau.
Recent speakers at chapter meetings
Jeans Department; Debbie Hentchel
dent Janet Taylor (left) working with Coordinator Melinda Massaro.
were Mr. Caruso of Bi-State Transportation
started with a bang at Roth's Department
System Public Relations, and Ms. Rose
Store - $1,500 in sales the first week; Don
Lynn Sokol from St. Louis Family Planning
louis
The SEMO Project participated in the
Friese has begun a new job with Cape
Division.
district 70001 competition in Columbia on
Electric in the warehouse. Cape Electric is
in the youth organization. Pepsi has the
Feb. 22. This was our first competition and
Two recreational nights for coed
a top employer.
contract for providing soft drinks at the
Making
we did not really know what to expect.
volleyball and basketball were held at
site. In attendance were Coordinator Min-
the scene
Those participating in the competition did
Forest Park College in March.
dy Massaro and students Bruce Ranciglio,
quite well and were most enthusiastic in
St. Louis 70001 students are currently
Glen McBride, Assistant Manager of
Kathy Miriani, Michelle Henderson, and
bringing the word back to the other
engaged in producing buttons and key
members.
After the meeting, everyone went to the
Montgomery Wards, was a guest speaker at
Elizabeth Elliott. Although the St. Louis
chains as a marketing project. A Bicenten-
school gym for some volleyball and basket-
the March 3 SEMO-DECA meeting. Glen's
Blues lost the game, the students had a
nial button, designed by student Mike Ber-
blast.
ball.
main topic was enthusiasm. He emphasized
nard, has captured the eye of many buyers.
the need for enthusiasm in your job and
CITIZEN OF THE DAY
Key chains made with pictures have been
minneapolis
life. Glen wanted people who were
the leading profit maker. Other activities
On Feb. 12. Program Manager Joe Trahan
enthusiastic about being a success. He
include the production of name tag
was proclaimed St. Louis Citizen of the Day
A surprise "welcome back" party com-
emphasized the need to do the best job
Bicentennial buttons for the St. Louis Com-
by Radio Station KKSS. The award is
plete with signs and refreshments greeted
possible.
munity College Presidents and District Of-
presented to outstanding leaders involved
Coordinator Bev. Smerling on her return
A selected part of the discussion dealt
fice Conference. This was secured through
in community affairs in the St. Louis Metro
from a one-month trip to Communist
with job responsibility. Glen was quick to
Phil Carlock, Dean of Research and
East Area.
China. Bev shared her slides on China and
point out that jobs were lost not from in-
Development.
talked about the poor conditions that still
ability, but from lack of job discipline by
Contact was made with Ms. Shirley
exist there.
the employee.
Devonshire of the Military Personnel
Rodney Miller presented Mr. McBride a
Records Center to allow 70001 students to
certificate of appreciation and a sincere
set up a button/key chain "Shop for a
Two softball teams have been fielded by
thank you for his help with DECA.
Day. Ms. Devonshire is a friend of 70001.
Coordinators Terry Lovick and Lynne
Carper. They have played each other and
St. Louis 70001 students are looking into
the feasibility of conducting an M.D. dance
next may challenge the bus squad. It's fun
CLUBS
Richard Dienno and Callie Scott were
marathon with proceeds going to help fight
competition for members of Minneapolis-
elected to fill vacancies in the offices of
the disease. Students Gary Young and
Suburban Hennepin Project 70001.
President and Secretary. Rick's first duty
Melba Bryant contacted the local M.D.
as President was to get a money-making
representative, Kent Hornburger, who
Folk singer Barbara Friedman donated
Those receiving honors were:
project going. Numerous suggestions were
came in to talk with students about M.D.
CANDY SALES PROJECT
her services at a fish fry held at the 70001
Richard Dienno, 3rd place, Public Speak-
During National Vocational Week,
made and a car wash was selected. Rick
and the marathon.
Program Manager Joe Trahan makes first
quarters. Judy Dockman, who recently
ing: Janice Gilkey, 2nd place, Display;
SEMO 70001 set up a booth at the
and Callie were selected to attend the
On Feb. 24, Pepsi Representative Ruben
purchase from Co-Chairperson Valerie
joined the staff as secretary, brought in the
Gallie Scott, Job Interview, District
Vocational School. The booth was manned
DECA State Conference on March 21 and
Torres awarded tickets to attend the St.
Seals to kick off sales project. Profits were
used to send students to the Missouri State
sole, scallops, clams, and an electric frying
Honor: and Ann Biler, Advertisement,
by 70001 enrollees to assist in passing out
22, the Lodge of Four Season, Lake of the
Louis Blues-Montreal Canadians Hockey
C.D.C. March 21, 22, 23, held at the Lodge
pan. The chapter members did the cooking
Honor Award.
information and to answer questions.
Ozarks.
Game to four outstanding students active
of the Four Seasons, Lake of the Ozarks.
and most of the eating.
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wilmington
Education; Dr. Luna Mishoe, Pres.,
Haking
the scane
Delaware State College; Paul K. Weather-
ly. Pres., Delaware Technical and Com-
waukegan
munity College: Nelson Freidly, Jr.,
Newark School District; and Raymond
N THURSDAY, Feb. 19, the
Granfield. teacher-educator, Delaware
Lawrence E. McGourty Chapter
State College.
of 70001 Ltd. competed in a state-wide
mini-conference held at Delaware State
College in Dover.
Laura Bonner has been elected President of
Norwalk 70001 chapter. She is working as
head cook at Long John Silver Restaurant
and would like to have her own restaurant
some day.
Standing rear left George Williams, Harry
Jones, Christine Ford
Front left Joe Riddle, Diana Williams,
Cornelius Walker
Areas of competition included
salesmanship, public speaking, job inter-
view, poster and shadow box displays. All
Christine Ford, President of Lawrence E.
required skills related to a career in the
McGourty Chapter of 70001 Ltd.
fields of retailing, marketing and distribu-
tion. Local representatives of retail
business, industry and Delaware State
The welcome address was given by
Christine Ford, President of the
College distribution majors served as
Wilmington Chapter, 70001 Ltd. The in-
judges.
troduction of judges and guests was given
The following Wilmington students were
Vice President Shirley Fagan is on her way
by Mr. Dennis J. Savage, Vice President,
winners: Job Interview, 1st place,
to a committee meeting. Shirley is
70001 Ltd. The guest speaker was Ms.
employed in the Food Service Department
Christine Ford: Public Speaking, 2nd
Renee Brummel, DECA National Officer,
of Norwalk Hospital.
place, Cornelius Walker; Sales Demonstra-
High School Division and a student at
Д
tion, 3rd place, George Williams;
Hampton Institute, Va. Closing remarks
ACK FORD, son of the Presi-
Honorable Mention, Joseph Riddle;
were given by Mr. Kenneth Smith, Presi-
dent, had the rapt attention of
Shadow Box Display, 2nd place, Harry
dent, 70001 Ltd.
70001 members on a recent visit to the
Jones: and Public Relations Poster, 3rd
Waukegan program. The young Ford was
place, George Williams.
introduced by Keith Finney, Program
Manager, to the assembled group of local
John Williams, who
officials, community leaders, enrollees,
also is Vice President
and the press.
of Norwalk 70001, works as a leather-
craftsman apprentice at Swank, Inc.
Jack praised the young adults' decision
to enter the job market and described
70001's approach as a "step beyond the Job
Corps."
At a short and informal reception, Jack
mingled with officials of the city, CETA,
and the College of Lake County. Also pre-
Lynne McKee, Sec-
sent, of course, were about two dozen
retary, is employed by
Harry Jones, reporter, preparing his
Mr. Tom Welch, State DE Supervisor, ac-
young 70001 participants and Keith's
Dollar-Day-Rent-A-Car and plans to enter
shadow box on British Sterling for
ting as customer in sales demonstration
staffers - Louester Petty, Greg Bantin,
college after graduation from 70001.
Statewide Mini-Conference.
given by George Williams, trainee.
and Priscilla Long.
Other Delaware chapters represented
Wilmington chapter advisors present
were Capital of Dover and Newark 70001
were: Ms. Manera A. Constantine,
Ltd. of Newark.
Program Manager; Wilbert L. Cooper and
norwalk
Competition was held from 9:30 a.m. to
Pete Thompson, Program Coordinators.
12:30 p.m. followed by a luncheon and
Norwalk 70001 students now have a comprehensive "pre-GED" exam designed by instruc-
Prior to leaving Dover, the Wilmington
Treasurer Perrilee
tors Joann Virgil (standing left) and Edward Miller (right) in cooperation with the 70001
awards presentation from 1-2:30 p.m.
Mims is employed as
students made a tour of The Green, the
staff. The intent of the exam is to measure the student's academic development and give
a cashier at the Norwalk Food Cooperative
Special guests included: Jimmie V. Morris,
Governor's office, Senate and House,
both the student and staff further insight.
and looks forward to owning her own store
Wilmington Public School District; Conrad
Dover Air Force Base and Radio Station
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one day.
C. Shuman, State Director of Vocational
WKEN.
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70001
NATIONAL
RECOGNITION
AWARD
DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION
CLUBS OF
AMERICA
70,001
This is the foreword to State
Director Goldberg's report.
Since the expansion of Missouri 70001 in
November of 1974, the program has
qualitatively and quantitatively reinforced
the value of the Comprehensive Employ-
ment and Training Act of 1973. Although
Here are a few of the principals in Missouri's highly-successful 70001 effort; from left, State
70001 Director Dick Goldberg; Jim Buford, former St. Louis coordinator and now a member
the demographics and program descrip-
of the National Staff; AI Gardner, St. Louis cordinator; and Dean Otis Bolin of Forest Park
tions contained within this report may
Community College.
allude to numbers served, one cannot dis-
regard the fact that each number
more than
represents a human being. Both CETA and
70001 were established to provide
After receiving his award and con-
meaningful employment and services for
just deserved
gratulations from Governor Bond, Danny
Earhart reciprocated a moment later by
people. The foresight of Governor
presenting the Governor with an Honorary
Christopher S. Bond, his staff, and the par-
national recognition
Life Membership in the Northwest Missouri
ticipating Manpower Offices in Missouri,
70001 Chapter.
have been the catalyst for the success of
MISSOURI 70001 REPORTS
Missouri Project 70001.
"This certificate represents more than
oriented organizations. He completed his
Here are some highlights of
tations to civic and community
just deserved national recognition, Danny.
GED test in May of 1975 and was elected
organizations including the Optimists and
Missouri's progress.
It acknowledges that Project 70001 works
Chapter President during the summer. He
Sertoma Clubs and received a proclama-
and is highly successful in placing
is currently employed at the Father &
tion of DECA Week from Mayor William
economically disadvantaged persons in
Son Shoe Store, St. Joseph, as Assistant
Bennett of St. Joseph. Danny also has
good jobs."
Manager."
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provided the leadership for successful sales
early nine out of ten of the 257
and start-up period even though it occurred
Here are some statistics drawn from
"Danny" is Thomas Daniel Earhart,
It was appropriate that the Governor,
projects and other activities. In addition,
members of Missouri 70001 programs were
during the most difficult economic period
Director Goldberg's report:
President of the St. Joseph, Mo., 70001
who has been a key supporter of 70001,
Danny has been appointed a voting
working or preparing for employment as of
in four decades. All four of the 70001
Chapter and recipient of the National
should present the award.
member of the Area Manpower Planning
the end of February, reports State Director
programs in Missouri are now either over-
*701 applicants were interviewed during
Recognition Award presented by 70001
Danny, 21, was selected for the award
Board.
Richard G. Goldberg.
loaded or near capacity.
the 15-month period. Their average age
Ltd. to its outstanding enrollee.
from several outstanding nominees. In ad-
Danny, who quit school in the 10th grade,
A total of 114, or 44 per cent, were on the
The statistics involve four programs -
was 18.8, education 9.8 years, 52% male,
The speaker was Missouri Gov.
dition to the framed certificate, he receiv-
joined 70001 because he was "tired of doing
job. and 121 (47%) were in pre-
St. Joseph and Maryville in Northwest
48% female, 61% white, 39% black, and
Christopher S. Bond, who presented Danny
ed a $100 Savings Bond from 70001 Ltd.
nothing" and wanted to "make something"
employment orientation, he said.
Missouri, St. Louis, and Cape Girardeau in
.9% American Indian.
with the award in ceremonies at the St.
A member of St. Joseph's 70001 program
of himself.
Southeast Missouri. Only two of them were
*93 (13%) were referred to other agen-
Joseph 70001 office on April 1.
"Only 22 or 8.5% of the 257 active par-
since January of 1975, Danny's first job
He's making it.
in operation during the entire period
cies.
ticipants are classified as unemployed,' he
Approximately 100 persons were present,
through the program was with Hirsch's
covered in the report.
*53 (8%) were refused admittance.
added. "An unemployed classification
including civic, business, and educational
Clothing Co. as a stock-delivery boy and
means that the individual has been placed
Even so, Mr. Goldberg reported that of
*27 passed their GED tests.
leaders and 70001 members and staff.
maintenance worker. From there he went
but has been terminated from the job."
the 555 young people accepted into the
In his report, Mr. Goldberg points out
Among the most interested spectators were
to Father & Son Shoe where he is now
programs during the 15 months, 265 or 48%
that 70001 achieved many firsts in Missouri
Danny's wife, who is expecting a child, and
Assistant Manager.
This is a reminder to all programs that
Mr. Goldberg's comments are part of a
were placed in jobs.
- development of the first state 70001 of-
his parents.
The Manager, Bob Angle, says that
nominations are being accepted for the
comprehensive 57-page report citing the
Of those placed, 171 (65%) achieved the
fice, the first time CETA 4% Special
"Danny is very easy to work with and con-
next recipient of the National Recognition
"The recipient of today's award," the
history and development of 70001 programs
CETA "permanent placement" category of
Grants were used to establish a program in
Governor said, "has been with the
tributes to the efficient operation of the
Award. The deadline for submission of all
in Missouri during the 15-month period
at least 90 consecutive days of employ-
a local Prime Sponsor's territory (St.
Northwest Missouri project since the
store. Danny would be an asset to any
documentation is June 1, 1976.
from December of 1974 through February
ment.
Louis), establishment of the first regional
beginning. Danny Earhart has been a
organization he worked for."
of 1976.
The highest placement rate - 86% -
70001 program (Northwest Missouri), and
leader who has carried the message of
As President of the St. Joseph Chapter,
The data indicate that Missouri 70001
was in Maryville while St. Louis experienc-
development of the first rural 70001
70001 to numerous civic and community-
Danny has been active in making presen-
has successfully completed its organization
ed a 71% retention rate on the job.
program (Maryville).
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SHRIMP
ONGRATULATIONS go to Jodi
Lamma, a student of Capital
Project 70001 Ltd., who recently was
promoted to Assistant Manager of Arthur
Treacher's Fish-n-Chips in Dover, Del.
Jodi, who is 17, has completed all the high
school requirements and has passed the
GED test. Her future plan is to attend
Delaware State College and major in
business.
Congratulations to Ron Cantrell, Alice
Faye Reid. and Jeff Hoote of Capital 70001
in Dover. Del., for successfully completing
and passing the General Educational
Development test. They are just three of
the countless numbers of students that
have put forth the effort and the great will
to advance themselves toward much better
goals for their future endeavors.
"I'm happy here," says Olivia Cox.
And it shows!
'Here'' is Eckerd's Drug, in
Olivia explained. She is working on her
Montgomery. where Olivia has been
GED and plans to study bookkeeping.
promoted to Manager of the Snack Bar.
Her work wins high praise from District
Of the audio-visual instructional
Manager Mike Cooper and Store Manager
materials, she found the job interview unit
Charles Eason.
most helpful. "It made me feel that the
"Olivia had only been here two months
boss is not a monster who is going to jump
On March 23, Marilyn Thomas of
at Christmas," Mr. Cooper recalled. "If she
on you," she said with a smile. As for
Montgomery 70001, was promoted to Assis-
had been an average person, she wouldn't
Manager Eason. he said that 70001 job
tant Manager of Junior Food Stores, a retail
get anything. We gave her a $50 bonus."
applicants "seem pretty well prepared. I've
grocery chain. Ms. Thomas is delighted at
interviewed four. We've hired three of the
Shortly after. she was promoted to
the chance to move into management. She
four."
hopes one day to be Manager of her own
Manager.
store. Her new responsibilities are for the
Olivia joined 70001 about a year ago after
What does Olivia think of 70001? "I think
operation of the store. She will receive a
learning about it through a letter posted in
it's a good club. A lot more young people
better salary, plus 5% of the sales made at
the Food Stamp Office. Her first job was at
should get involved in it. If you're shy. it
the store.
a fast-food restaurant where she cooked,
helps you come out of it. It helps in the
served. and mopped floors. "I wanted a
GED. helps with the job. It is a good pro-
better job and Coordinator Linda Smith
ject. 70001 helps you become a better per-
brought me over here in September."
son."
Insurance Job For
Top GED Students
Mike Dooley
Honored by SEMO
Mike Dooley of Maryville 70001 has
To give more recognition to the enrollees
accepted a position with Union Fidelity
and a boost in motivation. the SEMO 70001
Life Insurance.
Project has initiated a GED Student of
Mike's position becomes much more
the Month award.
significant when you consider that Union
Fidelity's College Master's Policy states
Each month coordinators, secretary, and
that all salesmen are to be college
tutors evaluate time spent and progress
Marcella Bridges, of the Montgomery
graduates.
70001, was promoted on March 29 to Assis-
made. Numerical values have been assign-
Mike is a recent first place winner in
tant Manager of Eckerd's Drugs, a national
ed time and progress for consistent recor-
Missouri 70001's district DECA conference.
retail chain. Ms. Bridges, who is delighted
ding. A prize is given to the winner.
at the chance to move into management,
He won the Sales Demonstration competi-
hopes one day to be a store manager for
tion in Columbia, MO. on February 29. Due
The winners are: Richard Dienno,
Eckerd's. She is now earning $135 per
to the training and confidence Mike has
January GED Student of the Month; and
week. Ms. Bridges, 20, will be taking her
received from 70001, he is in line for a $12.-
Ann Biler, February GED Student of the
GED test in May.
000 to $15,000 first-year salary.
Month.
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gettingLogether
Enlists
Ms. Cheryl Borah, a recent G.E.D.
RIBUTIVE
EDUCA
Staff Development
recipient and 70001 graduate, has enlisted
in the United States Army. Cheryl is
currently stationed at Fort Leonard Wood,
CLUBS
AMERICA
Missouri. She was employed at Sears,
Northwest Plaza, as a restaurant cashier.
Promoted
LOV
ISS
Janet Roper of Knoxville 70001 has been
promoted from temporary to permanent
employee at Miller's in the West Town
VIKING
Mall.
GED Recipients
The following members of Minneapolis-
Suburban Hennepin Project have been
awarded their GEDs in recent weeks:
Robert Arvidson, Greg Scrutin. Shelley
Johnson. Jim Olson, Laurie Bowton, Craig
Brothen, Todd Evavold. Bev Geno, Ron
Goebel. Mark Goldstein, Lois Harder,
Wishing Cheryl continued success are, from left, Coordinators AI Gardner, Jim Buford
Leslie Newby, and David Rice.
(now on the national staff), and Program Manager Jo Trahan.
IN-
SERVICE
From left are Melinda Massaro and AI Gardner, St. Louis Coordinators who were among
speakers at the training session, and Program Manager Keith Finney and Coordinator Greg
TRAINING
Bantin of Waukegan.
INSTITUTE
An In-Service Training Institute for
new coordinators was held January 21-
22 in St. Louis, Mo.
The two-day session was for new
staffers in programs at Jackson, Miss.,
Waukegan, Ill., and Cape Girardeau.
Mo.
Speakers included Ms. Cornelia
Morgan. Manpower Specialist, St.
Louis Manpower: Dr. Jim Koeninger,
teacher/educator of Oklahoma State
University: Joseph Trahan, Program
Manager. and Coordinators Melinda
Massaro and Al Gardner, all of St.
Louis 70001: and Dennis J. Savage.
Vice President of 70001 Ltd.
Topics included: CETA and its
relationship to 70001. administrative
OPEN HOUSE
responsibilities of the program
manager. how to develop a program of
Elaine Elliott, 16-year-old member of
youth activities, basic job development
Wilmington 70001, chats with President
techniques, the 70001 instructional
Ken Smith at an open house held April 23 at
program. formation and effective use
From left are Dennis J. Savage, Vice President of 70001 Ltd.; Richard Bacon, Director of
70001 Ltd.'s headquarters in Newark, Del.
Vocational and Adult Education for schools in Jackson, Miss.; Paul Russell, Jackson's
Elaine is a part-time employee of the
of local advisory boards. and public
Program Manager; Corrine Burcham, Jackson Coordinator; and Richard Ourth, Coor-
national staff.
relations.
dinator from Cape Girardeau.
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meet
NATIONAL STAFF
As President and Chief Executive
leaders, and the 25-member DECA
Officer, Ken Smith has the respon-
Congressional Advisory Board in an ef-
sibility for overall administration of
fort that significantly broadened
Here is the heart of the executive secretarial staff at the National Office. From left around the table are Eileen Simpson, Joan Lygate, Ann
70001 operations.
national recognition of DECA and
Wedemeyer, Emma Best and Ann Campbell.
Ken has been at the 70001 helm since
culminated in personal meetings with
Photo by Jim Everett
August of 1973, when he became
President Ford.
National Director of Project 70001 and
He was chosen as one of the Outstan-
also Director of Special Projects for
ding Young Men of America in 1972
Dennis Savage, as Vice President, is
theories of distributive education. In
DECA. Under his leadership, Project
and has also received the National
in charge of implementing all contrac-
1970, he received his Pennsylvania
70001 more than tripled in size, from
Merit of Commendation, the New
tual obligations with the various pro-
Teacher's Certificate.
five programs serving 250 young peo-
York State Regents Scholarship, the
jects and the corresponding delivery of
Along the way, Dennis acquired
ple to 17 programs serving more than
Kiwanis Club Annual Scholarship
services to them, and also handles the
work experience in retail stores, ap-
2,000 youth in nine states.
Award, certificates of merit and ap-
negotiations for refunding of the pro-
propriately enough, and as an in-
preciation from DECA organizations,
When the decision came this year to
jects.
surance underwriter. He also served as
and the 1975 Great Distributor Award
separate from DECA and form an in-
a Neighborhood Youth Corps
of Delaware DECA.
As Associate Director of Special
dependent, non-profit corporation,
Counselor at Haverford (PA) State
Prior activities include a B.A. degree
Projects for DECA, Dennis was second
Ken played the key role in creation of
Hospital and as a playgound director.
in International Relations from
in command of Project 70001 during its
the new organization and the
After teaching basic education for
American University's School of Inter-
earlier growth. He started with 70001
successful contract negotiations with
three years with the Greater Chester
national Service, administrative
in 1970 and was Program Manager of
the Department of Labor.
(PA) Movement, he taught in
positions in both the 1968 and 1972
the Wilmington Project until his ap-
Wilmington public schools before join-
Ken's broad background in govern-
Presidential campaigns, Director of
KENNETH M. SMITH
pointment as Associate Director in ear-
ing the original 70001 pilot project at
ment, politics, education, and youth
the 1973 Inaugural Concerts, and 2½
President
ly 1975.
the Price's Corner Shopping Center in
activities was put to full use as he guid-
years on the White House staff prepar-
Dennis, who started in a teaching
1970. Dennis was Program Manager
ed national expansion of the program
ing daily news briefings for the Presi-
career, in 1973 was designated as one
when he was tapped for the Associate
by working with federal, state and
dent.
DENNIS J. SAVAGE
of the Outstanding Young Men of
Director position in 1975.
local governments, educators, and
He is a Vice Chairman of the
Vice President
America. He received his B.S. in
He is a member of the American
businessmen to forge a partnership of
President's Advisory Council on the
education from Cheyney (PA) State
Vocational Association, Delaware
the public and private sectors.
Education of Disadvantaged Children,
College in 1966 and took graduate
Association of Distributive Education
In addition, Ken formed the
member of the American Vocational
courses at Temple University in
Teachers, and National Association of
"Friends of DECA," a group of in-
Association, and of the Delaware and
research, development, and modern
DE Teachers.
fluential business and government
National Associations of DE Teachers.
Photo by Nelson Brooks
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As Executive Assistant to the Presi-
When Ken Smith was named
Dr. Koeninger is Assistant Professor
Education Forum and the Journal of
dent and Chief Executive Officer,
National Director of Project 70001 in
of Distributive Education in the
Industrial Teacher Education. He has
Merrilyn is Ken Smith's strong right
early 1973, Merrilyn became his
College of Business Administration,
been a director or presenter at more
arm. Besides helping him with his
secretary and later Administrative
Oklahoma State University, and is ser-
than a dozen workshops and institutes.
many administrative responsibilities,
Assistant. She was promoted to Ex-
ving 70001 Ltd. on a part-time basis.
For five years, he was a manage-
Merrilyn manages the office
ecutive Assistant with the formation of
As Coordinator for Personnel
ment trainee with Montgomery Ward
operations. She maintains contacts
70001 Ltd. in January of this year.
Development, he oversees the training
and has had varied occupational ex-
with the 70001 programs and with the
of all staff of the 70001 programs, in-
periences in retailing and distribution.
various offices at the Department of
Merrilyn was an Executive Secretary
cluding arrangements for the National
He has also devised curriculum
Labor.
with the State of Delaware Planning
Training Institute.
packages in retail buying, marketing
Merrilyn has been with 70001 since
Office for three years before joining
Dr. Koeninger has an extensive
research, and advertising layout.
the Advisory Council staff in 1970.
its inception as a pilot project in
background in teaching, lecturing,
Dr. Koeninger received his B.A.
Wilmington, Del. in 1969. At that time,
A graduate of Caesar Rodney High
writing and research, and has also
from Central State University in Ed-
she was a secretary to the project coor-
School in Camden, Del., Merrilyn
originated a number of simulations
mond, Okla., his M.S. from Oklahoma
dinator, Dr. George B. McGorman,
received her stenography degree from
and games in distributive education in-
State University, and his Ph.D. at the
Executive Director of the Delaware
the Cornett School of Business in
structional materials. His writings in-
Ohio State University. He was a
Advisory Council on Vocational and
Roanoke, Va. She also studied at the
MERRILYN MORRIS
clude books on marketing and DE
member of the 70001 National Task
JIMMY G. KOENINGER, Ph.D.
Career Education.
University of Delaware.
Executive Assistant
training, and articles in the Business
Force.
Coordinator of Personnel Development
As Manager of Contracts and Finan-
Prior to his City of Wilmington
Upon Jim Buford's shoulders falls
Before becoming part of the 70001
cial Resources, Rick Moore is in
assignment, Rick was Assistant Con-
the responsibility for overseeing
charge of budget control and servicing
troller of Miller's Furniture Industries
effort, Jim was a professional sales
development of all new 70001
local contracts and the Department of
in Wilmington from 1971 to 1973, and
representative for Smith, Kline &
Labor contract.
for the two preceding years was Senior
programs. Most of his time is spent
French Laboratories of Philadelphia
Rick comes to 70001 Ltd. from the
Auditor with Marcel E. Murrell, CPA,
"on the road" giving presentations and
for more than two years. From 1970 to
City of Wilmington, Del., where since
in Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies.
coordinating staff efforts in the field.
1972, he was a retail representative and
1973 he was Assistant Manager-
Rick received his Associate of Arts
then a territory representative for the
Financial Analyst for the city's
Degree in Business Administration
Jim joined the national staff after
Warner-Lambert Corp. of Morris
Federal Fiscal Program Administra-
from Goldey Beacom College in
nearly a year as coordinator with the
Plains, N.J. For five years, Jim was in
tion. His duties included analysis of
Wilmington, where he majored in Ac-
St. Louis 70001 project of Forest Park
industry, as a resident engineering
contracts with federal agencies, super-
counting, and his B.S. degree from
Community College. He was a member
clerk with the Ford Motor Company.
vision of accounting functions and
Widener College in Chester, Pa. He
ULRIC D. MOORE
of the 70001 National Task Force and
A native of New Orleans, he was
preparation of reports to federal agen-
plans to start work on his Master's
Manager of Contracts and Financial
also was elected president of the Coor-
brought up in Missouri and received
cies and office management.
Degree this summer.
Resources
dinator Training Institute last
his Associate of Arts Degree from
summer. He has been selected as a
Forest Park Community College. He
JAMES H. BUFORD
member of the Outstanding Young
also attended the University of
Director of Program Development
Men of America.
Missouri at the St. Louis campus.
As National Field Managers, Mike
among the Outstanding Teenagers of
Goolsby and Doug Watsabaugh have
American in 1972.
the responsibility of providing services
Doug Watsabaugh, of Maryville,
to local programs in all areas and to
Mo.. joined the national staff after a
Jerry Sapienza has the overall
of Consumer Relations for the
make the necessary presentations for
year as 70001 Coordinator for Missouri
responsibility for development and dis-
Delaware Health Services Authority,
promotion of new programs.
Western State College. As Coordinator.
MICHAEL L.
semination of public information and
an experimental health services
Mike, a native of Oklahoma, was
he was responsible for counseling
GOOLSBY
the 70001 instructional materials.
delivery system, and launched a state-
graduated from high school in 1972 and
enrollees, developing jobs, and main-
National Field Managers
He started with 70001 in November
wide monthly health newspaper.
attended Oklahoma State University
taining working relationships with
of 1974 as a consultant and in March of
for 3½ years. He was a member of
Earlier, from 1968-1972, he served as
various agencies, and preparing
1975 became coordinator of a project.
Collegiate DECA and in 1975-76 served
enrollees for GED tests and DECA
sponsored jointly by DECA-70001, the
Press Secretary and then Executive
as National President of DECA's
competition.
Assistant to former Gov. Russell W.
Capital School District in Dover, Del.,
Alumni Div. At OSU, he received the
A 1974 graduate of Northwest
Peterson of Delaware.
and the Delaware Department of
President's Council Scholarship and
Missouri State University, Doug ma-
Public Instruction. The project
A graduate of the University of
was a charter member of OSU Am-
jored in business management. He also
resulted in the adaptation of 70001
Connecticut with a B.A. in English,
bassadors and recipient of the
was President of his pledge class at
audio-visual instructional material for
Jerry has nearly 20 years of experience
American Farmer Degree.
Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and its
use by disadvantaged students in
as a newspaper reporter in Connec-
He was extremely active in high
Engineered Leadership Director. He
DOUGLAS C.
vocational education.
ticut. Pennsylvania, and Delaware and
school DECA and FFA and was also a
was a member of the College Union
WATSABAUGH
JERRY SAPIENZA
Prior to joining 70001, Jerry served
has received public service reporting
Director of Public Information
member of Who's Who in American
Board. on the Dean's List and a
nearly two years as Associate Director
and feature writing awards.
Coordinator, Instructional Materials
High Schools in 1971 and 1972. and
member of the Optimist International.
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The
Here's an opportunity
Contract
with
for you to help build.
DOL
Plans for the coming year were discussed at a recent Board of Directors meeting. Starting
at left and moving clockwise around the table, the persons whose faces are visible are Jim
Buford, of the National Staff; Directors Constance Newman and Ken Rietz; Chairman Roger
Semerad; President Ken Smith; Secretary Ben Cotten; and Director Larry Loomis.
New Youth Group
Will Be Formed
A new youth organization for 70001 will be formed this summer,
according to Ken Smith, President of 70001 Ltd.
All programs should continue with their DECA Chapter activities
until the end of the school year, he said.
The new organization will be called the 70001 Career Association
and will, like DECA, be designed to help its members succeed in a
career and in life. The Association will be tailored to the specific
needs and objectives of current 70001 members as well as to encom-
Rodger Coyne and Nancy Stang of DOL.
pass future additions to the program.
"We are looking for suggestions and ideas on how the new
organization should be structured," Mr. Smith said. "For example,
"You have a very unique, viable, and
Accompanying Mr. Coyne at the
vantaged school dropouts aren't being
feasible program, and you have the in-
meeting was Ms. Nancy Stang, Office
reached through programs like yours.'
what types of competitive activities should we have in the
gredients that make it work."
of National Programs, assigned as the
Association? The persons best qualified to answer that are you,
The comment is especially signifi-
Labor Deparment's Federal Represen-
He said that the Department of
coordinators and program managers out in the field, in discussions
cant because it comes from Rodger
tative to the 70001 project.
Labor, Commerce, and HEW have es-
with your young people."
Coyne of the Employment and Train-
tablished an inter-agency committee to
He also invited suggestions from any persons interested in con-
ing Administration's Office of National
"The Office of National Programs is
promote the concept of forging
Programs, Department of Labor. At a
unique in that we deal directly with
stronger links between education and
tributing ideas on the new youth group.
recent meeting of the Board of Direc-
contractors like you,' Mr. Coyne ex-
work. He also said this is another area
tors of 70001 Ltd., Mr. Coyne also tick-
plained. "We have hundreds of re-
in which 70001 is proving effective.
RESPOND TO:
ed off a number of factors that figured
quests from organizations to fund
DOL will be constantly asking
in DOL's decision to sign a contract
programs. But the funds we have are
whether there is "real employer com-
70001 Ltd.
with 70001.
limited and we are very careful in
mitment" to the program. Mr. Coyne
"You deal with an area of great need
negotiating and awarding contracts in
said, because it is "most essential to
Robscott Building
- the disadvantaged school dropout.
line with the legislation and
have jobs as the end objectives of all of
151 Chestnut Hill Rd.
Your GED preparation component is
regulations."
these services. We're thinking jobs,
Newark, Delaware 19711
another key ingredient. Another is the
He pointed out that "you have com-
training. jobs. jobs. jobs.`
promotion of program funding from
petitors. Every local prime sponsor in
Mr. Coyne said his office will work
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local and state CETA prime sponsors,
the United States has X dollars to sup-
closely with 70001. "We pledge our full
and you are promoting on-the-job
port needed employment and training.
assistance in the implementation of
training." Mr. Coyne said.
But we know that in some areas disad-
your contract."
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was
HELP AMERICA
1776 1976
200th
"Our 70001 goal is to Crrto
E stanger foundation
BIRTHDAY
nation" Mstruct a better
1
DELAWARE
LIGOING
PLACES
!
70001 Ltd. National Magazine
Summer, 1976
PLACES GOING
!
1 / 1 /
/
CLAIMS
70
/
Going Places! It Really is
Page 2
SEVCA: Born in the Spirit of '76
Page 4
College Students 'Join' 70001
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$1.00 SINGLE COPY
GOING PLACES!
Vol. 1, No. 2
AUGUST 1976
CONTENTS
STATE OF DELAWARE
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
******* TWIBHITT
4 SEVCA: Born in the Spirit of '76
STATE OF TENNESSEE 1976
June 1976
History is made as the 70001 Career Association becomes the first youth organization
JUN 1976
specifically for the school dropout.
June
JUN
Mr. Kenneth M. Smith
by Robert J. Richmond
5
President
70001 Ltd.
Robscott Building
151 Chestnut Hill Road
5 Chris Ford of Wilmington wins National Recognition
Newark, Delaware 19711
Dear Mr. Smith:
Award.
Smith
151 Ches Dear the Smith: This add 19711 you extend taking most personal Coressive. appreciation keep Blentos would
Thank you for your letter of May 25, 1976,
and the Inaugural Issue of the 7001 Ltd. magazine.
8 70001 Expansion Update
"Going Places.'
A report on how 70001 Ltd. is meeting the challenge to open at least 10 new programs
found the issue most interesting, and
certainly appreciate your thinking of
this year.
by James H. Buford
Helping the Community College Reach More
fore
Thank
the
Ray
Sherman W. Tribbitt
Governor
People
The president of a community college tells how 70001 is having an impact on the college
SWT:hba
environment
by Dr. Ralph H. Lee
Kenneda
10 Making the Scene
10
OFFICE June
Rap sessions, rock concerts, job fairs and conferences dot the horizon of 70001
N.
Dear
programs.
Delawareit
Smith,
JUN
1976
Thank
19/185
1,978
22 College Students 'Join' 70001
11/6808
Maryville innovates to better utilize personnel resources of nearby Northwest Missouri
you
State University.
POSTADE
for
anss!
your
23 70001's Kathy Bokay Graduates to Tutoring
kind
A St. Joseph associate is hired as a tutor to other associates.
your
Proud
°f
1000L
24 Getting It Together
1no
Associates on the rise
FORT
into new careers and new challenges.
5210339
70001
The inaugural issue of Going
Sincerely
to
program.
26 An Open Invitation to Join 70001 by One of Its
the
Associates
23
Places!attracted a wide range of in-
THE WHITE HOUSE
keep
by Marilyn Thomas
terest - from 3-year old David
WASHINGTON
2UI
Maevers (cover), son of a 70001
28 Don't Shortchange Students, Use Audio-Visuals
July 3, 1976
associate in Cape Girardeau, Mo., to
Reading instructor tells how he uses 70001 materials.
the President of the United States. We,
JUL 1976
by Edward W. Fields
on the 70001 Ltd. staff, are extremely
Dear Ken:
Two New Series Ready
and sincerely gratified at the warm
by Jerry Sapienza
UNVER
Having followed with interest the progress of
response to our new National
Project 70001 Ltd., was pleased to receive
Magazine and will do our utmost to
your letter of May 24 enclosing the first issue
Cape Girardeau offers incentives
of Going Places! and to read of the continued
assure that Going Places! will con-
growth and success of 70001 Ltd.
"Student of the Month" award is designed to encourage associates in GED studies.
tinue to merit your interest and sup-
From all reports, you have done an excellent
job of motivating young people to improve
30 Happenings
port.
their academic base and develop skills which
enhance their opportunity for meaningful
News and tid-bits.
-The Editor
employment. Your success in providing unsub-
sidized employment leading to product and
26
worthwhil careers for young people who are
no longer in school will certainly be an
inspiration to others.
70001 Ltd. CORPORATE OFFICERS: Chairman Mr. Roger Semerad, Vice President, American Retail Federation;
Keep up the good work and please convey to all
President-Mr. Kenneth M. Smith; Vice President Mr. Dennis J. Savage: Secretary-Ben Cotten, Esq. MEMBERS OF
those involved in 70001 Ltd. my warm good
THE BOARD: The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., U.S. Senator, Delaware: The Hon. Bill Brock, U.S. Senator, Tennessee; Ms.
wishes.
Holly Coors, Board of Regents, American Technological Univ.: The Hon. Pete du Pont, U.S. Congressman, Delaware; Mr. Larry
Sincerely,
L. Loomis, DE State Supervisor, Nebraska; The Hon. Lloyd Meeds, U.S. Congressman, Washington; Dr. George McGorman, Ex-
ecutive Secretary, Delaware Advisory Council on Career Education: Mr. Ernest C. McMillan, President, Proud, Inc. Mr. Joseph
Trahan, 70001 Project Manager, St. Louis, Missouri; Mr. Kenneth C. Rietz; Vice President, Mike Curb Productions Ms.
Constance Newman, Assistant Secretary, H.U.D.; Dean Owen F. Peagler, Chairman, President's Advisory Council on the Educa-
tion of Disadvantaged Children
Mr. Kenneth M. Smith
President
70001 Ltd.
Robscott Building
151 Chestnut Hill Road
Going Places! IS published periodically by 70001 Ltd., non profit corporation with offices at 151 Chestnut Hill Rd., Newark Delaware.
Newark, Delaware 19711
19711 Publisher Kenneth M. Smith: Editor, Jerry Sapienza, Editorial Assistant, Emma Best Annual subscription $3, separate issue $1
For advertising information contact Editor at above address or tel. (302) 731-0750. Copyright 1976 by 70001 Ltd.
While 70001 Ltd. is funded in part through Contract No. 99-6-621-425 with the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S.
Department of Labor, nune of those funds are used in the publication of this magazine Articles that appear in Going Places! do not
necessarily represent the opinion or policy of the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor
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SEVCA: 70001 CAREER ASSOCIATION
SEVCA: 70001 CAREER ASSOCIATION
SEVCA: 70001
SEVCA
Born
in
the
SPIRIT
OF
76
by Robert J. Richmond
Thalin, and Tomi Yanta from
With a budget in the works and
National Director of SEVCA
Minnesota; Archie Salsbury,
the final organizational details be-
Steve Bowman, Tina Weston.
ing hammered out, SEVCA is real-
Valerie Seals, Maria Moore, Deb-
ly on its way. Within the month
In Chicago, Ill., on May 9, 10, 11,
bie Hentchel, Pam McLain, and
every 70001 associate will have
1976. a delegation of 70001
Callie Scott from Missouri: Robert
the opportunity to become part of
enrollees from seven states met to
Wilson. Tanaka Stewart, Cynthia
this new and, we believe, great
form a new union - a union of
Williams, and Val Surrey from
youth organization.
young adults - proud of
Connecticut: Marian Taylor and
Ultimately we will be an
themselves. their backgrounds
Kim Kinder from Illinois; and
association where the 70001
and their ability to earn. learn.
Sheila Osborne from Alabama.
associates can merge all of their
and develop careers together; to
From this planning session, we
experiences both in and out of the
Participants in SEVCA planning institute held May 25 and 26 at 70001 National Headquarters in Newark, Del., included, from
left: Larry L. Loomis, DE State Supervisor from Nebraska and a member of 70001 Ltd. Board of Directors; Associate Leila
make themselves, their families,
have moved rapidly. Now, less
70001 program. It will be a place
Smith from St. Joseph Mo.; Bruce Stokes, DE coordinator from McKean High School in Wilmington, Del.; Susan Satterfield,
their employers and their nation
than two months later, we are
where associates can develop
Executive Secretary to SEVCA Director Bob Richmond; Missouri 70001 State Director Dick Goldberg: National Field
better for all.
ready to begin SEVCA chapters in
together the ability to set career
Manager Mike Goolsby (rear); St. Louis Coordinator Melinda Massaro (partially hidden); St. Louis Associate Maria Moore
The delegates thought. talked.
all of our local programs. We have
goals. develop the skills to get a
(white pants suit); St. Joseph Coordinator Darrel Ashlock; Wilmington Associate Christine Ford; Knoxville, Tenn. Coor-
argued, suggested, and finally
reached this point through hard
job. and as importantly, learn to
dinator Glenn Glass (rear); Youth Specialist Nora Bennett Smith (partially hidden); Beverly Baker, Sears Personnel
produced the foundation of ideas
work on the part of coordinators.
work with one another in a per-
Manager; Wilmington Associate Elaine Elliott: Wilmington Coordinator Wilbert Cooper (rear): Newark Associate Theresa
Williams: and Dover Coordinator Curtis Coleman.
that has led to the birth of SEVCA
associates. and national staff
sonal and meaningful way,
- the 70001 Career Association -
members.
whether through rap sessions, life-
the first national organization for
Taking the fundamental ideas of
oriented workshops or talent
Nat'l award highlights leadership conference
young adults who have dropped
the Chicago conference, a
shows. It will be a place where
out of high school.
representative group of 70001
they can meet, help and learn
Associates attending this con-
coordinators, associates, and staff
from people from every possible
ference were: George Williams,
spent two intense days in May put-
walk of life, improve themselves
Joe Riddle, Christine Ford.
ting the ideas on paper to get the
individually, but yet, build as a
Cornelius Walker, and Harry
association started. The result of
group. In SEVCA. associates will
Jones from Delaware: Mark
this activity was an eight-page
be able to share their goals, in-
Goldstein. Tony Bennett. Laurie
document setting forth the struc-
terests. ambitions. and successes.
Bowton, Scott Anderson. Cindy
ture of SEVCA. the individual and
This kind of experience and
team program of activities and
togetherness will help develop
SEVCA
competitions, and the recognition
and prepare our associates to live
system.
and make their own way in this
Young people guthered
Agreed upon at both con-
society.
For growth and development
ferences was the idea of the for-
In the spirit of '76. we in 70001
A "High School Dropout"
Being no Detriment.
mation of a National Leadership
believe that the start of the 70001
Team which would act as the
Career Association will aid all
A youth organization
national officers until the first
people of our society by providing
Ready for Building
national conference when elec-
the high school drop-out, often
Photo
Young hearts and hands
tions will be held. The Leadership
neglected. an opportunity to
Strong, Eager. and Willing
Christine Ford (center). President of
ment. Tanaka was unable to attend the
SEVCA's first national conference
Team. comprised of one associate
develop careers and take part in
the Wilmington 70001 Chapter, happi-
conference. SO his award was
early next year.
An objective or goal
from each 70001 state, met in
civic affairs and social reforms.
ly receives the National Recognition
accepted for him by Robert Wilson,
SEVCA representatives from six
Within reason and sight
Newark on July 11-13 for
We believe this will be the first
Award presented during the first
another Hartford 70001 associate. The
states attended the leadership con-
A burden to curry
leadership training and to make
attempt to use the many talents of
National Leadership Conference held
presentations were made by Ken
ference. Others were Kimberly
Be it heavy or light.
final decisions on the structure.
the 16-22 year-old high school
by SEVCA July 11-13 at Newark. Del.
Smith. President of 70001 Ltd.
Kinder of Illinois and Lawrence Fran-
Here are the people
proposed constitution. and com-
dropouts. to give them a chance to
The award includes a $100 U. S.
cis of Tennessee.
To see the job done
petitive event specifications.
make lasting contributions to
Savings Bond.
Maria was elected National
The workshops at the conference
For all who can see
These new leaders are: Christine
themselves and to the betterment
Runnersup Maria Moore, 70001
Chairperson and selected as her alter-
dealt with such topics as the history
See they are number one!
Ford. Delaware: Maria Moore.
of our country. We intend to make
President in St. Louis. Mo., and
nates David Rice of Suburban
and growth of 70001, the SEVCA
Missouri: Bob Wilson, Connec-
this the best and most worthwhile
Tanaka Stewart of Hartford. Conn.
Hennepin and Chris Ford. They will
Constitution, conduct codes, recogni-
70001, received certificates of achieve-
serve until officers are elected at
tion and awards.
(Written during the Chicago conference by
ticut: David Rice, Minneapolis:
youth organization in the nation -
Jim Rossbach. Project Manager, Suburban
Lawrence Francis. Tennessee:
both for our associates and for our
SEVCA: 70001 CAREER ASSOCIATION
SEVCA: 70001 CAREER ASSOCIATION
SEVCA: 70001
Hennepin 70001 in Minneapolis.|
Kim Kinder, Illinois.
country.
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SEVCA: 70001 CAREER ASSOCIATION
SEVCA: 70001 CAREER ASSOCIATION
SEVCA: 70001
applications and going through
More About SEVCA
practice interviews with local
employers.
Public Communication - start to
prepare by practicing with small
groups of adults as judges. Topics.
SEVCA. 70001 work, education. etc.
As the associates of the 70001 Career
Leadership training learning to
Sales Demonstration - start to
Association move toward the first
manage and make decisions.
prepare by selecting product or ser-
SEVCA Regional and National
Community improvement projects.
vice, and practice with professional
Robert J. Richmond
Conferences. the key to their in-
Recognizing associates' positive
sales people.
dividual and chapter success is
achievements.
Job Manual - start to prepare by
INFORMATION.
Survival Skills learning to be self-
getting information about a specific
To Direct SEVCA
This article does not give all the
supporting and independent in
job.
answers, but it points out what you the
society and family life.
SEVCA associate or advisor needs to
Career information activity.
Team Events:
know and where and when you can
Job and leadership related com-
Radio Commercial - one hour to
get the answer.
petitive events (individual and team
produce a 30-second commercial
events).
about 70001. Contact local radio an-
What Is SEVCA?
nouncer.
The 70001 Career Association
When Does My Chapter Start Doing
Chapter Exhibit - a display of job
Robert J. Richmond
(SEVCA) is the only national youth
Things?
placement. GED. vocational train-
organization to serve the specific
Now right now today this minute
ing. career training. chapter ac-
The major task of organizing and
of the Year" awards from the
region.
employment and educational needs of
you can plan
tivities. and survival skills informa-
guiding the new youth organization
Delaware Department of Public
Feeling the need for additional
high school dropouts and to recognize
An activity to recognize employers
tion. Begin to plan a booth.
falls upon the shoulders of Robert J.
Instruction and the Delaware Associa-
business experience, Bob in August of
their positive economic, educational
who hire your chapter's associates.
Outstanding chapter awards - as
Richmond. National Director of the
tion of DE Teachers.
1967 accepted a position as Manager
and social achievement.
A social or recreational activity for
mentioned above.
70001 Career Association.
A native of Waterbury. Conn., Bob
of the Distributive Division of the
your associates.
With an extensive background in
received his bachelor's degree in Ac-
Greater Waterbury Chamber of
An activity through which your
ADVISORS: Your responsibility is to
distributive education, Bob has had
counting and Finance from Bryant
Commerce. He held that position for
associates contribute time and ef-
be sure your associates know and un-
wide experience in working with
College in Rhode Island. After three
two years before returning to teaching
When Was SEVCA Formed?
fort (not money) to make your com-
derstand the rules. specifications,
young people. Since 1969, he has heen
years as an instructor in the Army
as DE coordinator at Newark High.
During the 1975-76 school year. the
munity a better place or help a
rating sheets and how to plan their
DE coordinator and DECA advisor at
Signal Corps. including a year in
Bob did his graduate studies at the
young adults enrolled in 70001 con-
group in your town.
time and activity to prepare for par-
Newark (Del.) High School. For five
Korea, he entered the University of
University of Connecticut and Central
tinued to be served through the
To bring in a speaker or display of
ticipation in a contest.
consecutive years, the Newark
Bridgeport (Conn.) and received his
Connecticut State College. completing
Distributive Education Clubs of
information on a career or how to
Chapter placed in the top five in
B.S. in Business Education in 1963. His
requirements for a Master's Degree in
America (DECA) program of youth ac-
get a job.
What About Conferences!
national Chapter of the Year competi-
first teaching position was at Water-
Distributive Education at Temple
tivities. At the close of the DECA
To bring in a speaker or display of
Regional Conferences - October
tion.
town (Conn.) High School where he
University in May 1973. He is married
National Career Development
survival skill information on such
1976 (specific dates and locations will
In 1972 and 1973. Bob won "Teacher
started the first DE program in that
and has two children.
Conference on May 12, 1976, the
topics as "Renting An Apartment,"
be announced by August 31).
newly-established 70001 Career
"How to Buy Insurance," "How to
National Conferences - January or
Association (SEVCA) became the of-
Get Credit,". etc.
February 1977 (specific date and loca-
ficial professional organization for
To bring in a graduate of your
tion to be announced by November 30,
70001 associates.
program who can encourage your
1976.)
What's in it for me, the dropout?
associates to achieve.
Conference activities will include
Why Was SEVCA Formed?
Those activities will all count as
workshops on career information and
The prime goal of SEVCA is to en-
points toward being recognized as an
survival skills. competitive events,
courage the young adults of 70001
Outstanding SEVCA Chapter at your
recognition of outstanding associates
toward achievement. SEVCA is
regional conference in October. Take
and chapters, election of officers and
As a member of SEVCA, you will:
take field trips to learn "how to
chapter and your fellow associates
dedicated to serving the unique and
pictures of associates in action, get
social activities.
1. Show others how successful you
rent an apartment." "how to use
are important to you.
pressing needs of its associates and is
publicity and write up the details.
are.
credit," "how to buy wisely" and
11. Get your name in Update, Going
an integral part of the total 70001
Bylaws and Constitution?
2. Learn how to be a leader.
other survival skills.
Places!, and other publications for
program of employment. training,
What About Contests?
The draft of the SEVCA Constitu-
3. Help other people in your town
7. Attend meetings and conferences
your positive hard work.
education. personal motivation and
Contests are being written now; you
tion and Bylaws was reviewed by the
through community projects held
with associates from 70001
12. Meet new people. see new places
development. All activities, programs
will have received the details, rules,
National Leadership Team July 11, 12
by your chapter.
programs in other cities and
and have a good time.
and projects are designed to comple-
how-to's, and sample rating sheets by
13. The final draft will be published
4. Have a chance to win trophies.
towns.
ment and reinforce competencies that
July 31. What are the contests?
following approval by the 70001 Board
awards and certificates through
8. Meet employers and community
GET INVOLVED!
are essential for success in our socie-
Individual Events:
of Directors.
your job. G.E.D., contests and
leaders.
SEVCA IS FOR YOU.
ty.
Decision-Making and Human
other SEVCA activities.
9. Work with others to get a job done
Relations - start to prepare today
More Information!
5. Learn about jobs and careers.
- learning to work cooperatively.
SAY "I'LL TRY"
What Activities Does SEVCA Sponsor
by learning the decision-making
If you have questions or need help,
6. Hear speakers. see materials or 10. Learn you are important to your
NOT. "I CAN'T."
or Encourage?
process.
contact the Director of SEVCA, Bob
On the local, state, regional, and
Job Application & Interview start
Richmond, or Susan Satterfield, at 1-
SEVCA: 70001 CAREER ASSOCIATION
SEVCA: 70001 CAREER ASSOCIATION
SEVCA: 70001
national levels. SEVCA encourages:
to prepare by completing
800-441-7550.
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Editorial
70001 Expansion
Update
by
James H. Buford
I am happy to report that 70001 is
newsletters. and brochures to prime
produce a climate conducive to
individual motivation, self-confidence
Conference, and National Association
proach another 50 communities. make
growing. and growing fast!
sponsors throughout the country ex-
an additional 30 on-site presentations
successful program operation.
and a sense of personal achievement.
for the Advancement of Colored Peo-
To start from the beginning. in
plaining in detail the story of 70001.
What do communities find most at-
and lay the foundation for the es-
And last but not least - our programs
ple.
February of this year, 70001 Ltd. mail-
clientele served. program operation,
tractive about 70001? One feature is
tablishment of at least 20 more
are funded and administered locally,
Our efforts already have born fruit
ed 200 informational packets con-
the role of 70001 Ltd., and the es-
the cost to the prime funding agency to
with assistance from national 70001
with the establishment of a new
programs.
sisting of the Annual Report.
tablishment of the first national
establish a program - only $1,250 per
Ltd.
Well. in some cases, we're about
program in Independence, Mo., and
vocational youth organization design-
two years ahead of ourselves! For ex-
70001 placement compared to $3,183
In conjunction with state and local
the opening of a new program in
ed specifically for school dropouts.
ample, we've approached 216 com-
per CETA Title I participant. Another
on-site presentations. we have attend-
Poplar Bluff. Mo., as an expansion of
The response was overwhelming
munities and made 80 on-site presen-
the Cape Girardeau program.
from Bremerton, Wash.. to Miami,
On behalf of the National Staff. I
tations. more than we originally ex-
Fla., and From Portland, Me., to San
pected to achieve in two years. It is
want to take this opportunity to
Diego. Calif. Perhaps the best way to
our judgment that we will also eclipse
"in some cases, we're about
welcome these new programs into the
measure the response is by comparing
our original objectives in the area of
fast-growing 70001 family. I feel confi-
our original objectives in program
new programs.
two years ahead of ourselves."
dent that they will have the same
development with our performance to
For instance. we are negotiating
dedication and commitment to quality
date.
with 21 communities for establish-
that has characterized 70001 to date.
Our major objectives. as outlined in
ment of programs. I feel confident that
We, on the National Staff, will be do-
our contract with the Dept. of Labor,
we will not only meet but exceed our
ing all in our power to help continue
for the first year were to approach 100
is the factor of full-time unsubsidized
ed national conferences and
that tradition.
original goal of 10 new programs in
interested communities and then
our first year.
employment in the private sector.
presented the 70001 story to such
As 70001 President Ken Smith stated
follow up with on-site presentations in
Our on-site presentations consist
Other features are the significant
organizations as the National Alliance
in the inaugural issue of Going
at least 35 locations by July 1, 1976.
mainly of contacts with prime funding
services provided by 70001 Ltd. to
of Businessmen, Southern Conference
Places!, "our work is cut out for us,"
From those 35, we would negotiate the
agencies, potential administrators,
local programs, such as technical
of Black Mayors. American Retail
but I am proud to say we have
establishment of at least 10 new 70001
local business people, and Chambers
assistance and instructional materials,
Federation, Recruitment and Training.
accepted the challenge and with it the
programs from Oct. 1. 1976, through
of Commerce. Our objective is not
resulting in effective as well as quality
Programs. Inc., National League of
tremendous opportunity to help many
Jan. 30, 1977.
only to establish new programs but
70001 programs: and use of a
Cities, U. S. Conference of Mayors,
thousands of young Americans find
Mr. Buford is Director of Program
Development, 70001 Ltd.
In the second year. we were to ap-
also to build local support and
vocational youth organization to instill
National DECA Career Development
productive and rewarding careers.
Helping The Community College Reach
More People
by Dr. Ralph H. Lee
degrees. With this in mind. we have
70001 program.
found 70001 to be an effective vehicle
Additionally, scholarship and finan-
college's responsibility to all people,
St. Louis Community College at
in helping to reach young people who
cial aid have been made available to
we commend the major sponsors of
Forest Park continuously strives to
would not necessarily be exposed to
qualified St. Louis 70001 associates. St.
CETA and the U. S. Department of
assist its constituents in achieving up-
the many aspects of a community
Louis Community College at Forest
Labor for the support of 70001.
ward mobility by offering educational
college environment. Through the
Park is proud that it is able to provide
Moreover, we commend 70001 Ltd. for
services to the community which will
70001 program in St. Louis, many
such comprehensive services to the
its direction. leadership. and initiative
further personal enrichment and
youth are learning how to become
population served by 70001. 70001 has
in bringing the program to St. Louis.
career development.
more involved with society and its
not only helped young people achieve
But above all, we commend the
As a public institution created for
functions, and the formerly un-
full-time meaningful employment, but
dedicated 70001 coordinators.
individuals who can benefit from our
employed are becoming economically
it has opened the door to a new way of
program managers, and the associates
educational opportunities and com-
independent. Presently. we have in-
life. and for many, this included a
for making a significant commitment
munity services. we recognize the
dividuals enrolled at Forest Park who
heightening of social awareness and
to themselves, and to the thousands of
Dr. Lee is President of St. Louis Communi-
need to reach all segments of society,
were products of the basic skills and
civic conscience.
youth who will benefit from 70001 - a
ty College at Forest Park, Missouri.
not only those working toward college
vocational training components of the
Understanding a community
vigorous and exciting program.
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Making
the scene
Sunny Social
in
connecticut
April 25 was a rainy day in
Hartford, but that didn't stop Hartford
70001.
Tom Louisy is a new-
The smile belongs to
hartford
Instead of canceling a picnic
comer to 70001 and
Donnie Keel, recent
because of the weather, the event was
the U.S.A.
Norwalk associate
Delegates in Chicago
held in the home of Sharon Heyman,
norwalk
part-time instructor of the GED com-
The flight was sensational. the
Delegates of 70001 were present at
ponent.
Recent activities of the Norwalk
people, motivating, and Chicago,
two DECA banquets and found the
Even though it was gray outside, the
motivational level of all concerned
attitudes indoors were bright and full
Project included a fund raising ticket
something else!
Anthony Brown was
of sunshine. Everyone attending con-
sale to "Boogie of '76," a rock concert
chief fund raiser for
Not long after Hartford 70001
electrifying. Viewing the Career Ex-
held in New York City. Chief fund
delegates and advisors arrived Satur-
hibition and several competitive
tributed some type of savory dish.
Norwalk 70001.
raiser was Anthony Brown, currently
day, May 8, at the Conrad Hilton, the
events produced a consensus among
It was a time for good food, socializ-
the Hartford group that "we can do
ing, and building closer relationships.
employed by the Norwalk Housing
group toured Chi-Town and enjoyed
Authority as a carpenter assistant.
some excellent cuisine.
this and darn well." Time will tell.
The Norwalk Project welcomes its
The following day, 70001 coor-
When asked what most impressed
two newest associates, Donnie Keel
dinators and associates met for the
them about the conference, Hartford
Hartford 70001
and Tom Louisy. Donnie, in addition
first workshop of the DECA Career
delegates gave the following replies:
Advisory Council
to studying hard in GED classes, is
Development Conference. Tanaka
Tanaka Stewart - The high amount
working 60 hours weekly at the Ferro
Stewart and Val Surrey joined
The Hartford 70001 Ad-
of motivation and unity among
Corporation. Tom not only is a recent
representatives from other 70001
strangers with things in common.
visory Council, consisting
arrival at the Norwalk Chapter but
programs to speak on the theme
of 14 distinguished citizens
also is a recent resident of the United
"What 70001 Meant to Me."
Val Surrey ----- It's hard to point out
of the Greater Hartford
States. He comes here from the
The rationale of the various
one thing: I'm just glad I attended.
Community, has brought
French West Indies, where, he says
workshops was to permit local coor-
Cynthia Wiggins - Oh, wow,
about several positive
there are no 70001 programs. Hmmm.
dinators and associates to have as
Jerry Sapienza of the
everything was a trip!
changes through the im-
The project also welcomes the re-
national staff dis-
much input in the construction of a
plementation of the local
cent visit of Public Information Direc-
cusses instructional
new group of competitive events as
Robert Wilson - The ample amount
70001 program.
tor Jerry Sapienza in June. He discuss-
materials with
the national staff.
of foxy chicks.
The Council is presently
ed 70001 instructional cartridges with
Norwalk Counselor
working on goals for up-
staff members.
Carol Schachat.
grading the Hartford 70001
Enjoying the flight to the national DECA Career Development
program. With that pur-
Conference are Hartford's Robert Wilson, associate, and Nancy
Sharon Heyman (bottom left), instructor, volunteered her home for Hartford 70001 social
pose in mind, an Ad Hoc
Jackson, administrative assistant (left photo) and associates (1.
when weather prohibited outdoor event. Among those present were Director Annie
Committee was formed
to r.) Cynthia Wiggins, Tanaka Stewart and Val Surrey.
Warren (right) with her daughter Annika, 70001 associate.
with Raymond Blanks as
Chairman (Administrative
Assistant of Amistead
House), assisted by Mrs.
Maggie Alston (Director of
Low Income Planning
Agency) and Robert Cowie
(Administrator of Per-
sonnel Department, Aetna
Life & Casualty).
Hartford
70001
associates and staff wish to
thank the Hartford 70001
Advisory Council for its in-
terest and diligent work in
making the local program a
successful and viable
organization.
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JOB
Making
CORNER
the scene
...in delaware
There was fun and harmony at Delaware picnic.
Chuck Little, a counselor from Dover Drug Abuse Clinic, presented a film
and discussion on drug abuse at Capital 70001 weekly rap session.
wilmington
between down-state and up-state
by Ken Smith. President. 70001. on the
teams and later between coordinators
past, present and future of 70001 Ltd.:
The Capital 70001 associates and
Capital Project also participated in
and students.
by Bob Richmond. SEVCA Director,
dover
coordinator meet every Wednesday
the recent Human Service Fair in
Statewide Picnic
and by Dennis Savage. 70001 Vice
night for a rap session. The purpose of
which various state agencies were
Five Attend CDC
President, on instructional materials
the session is to bring about
represented. Many favorable com-
Lums Pond was the site for the 70001
and national publications. Mr. Savage
togetherness. to introduce the
ments were received from visitors to
statewide picnic on Saturday. June 8.
moderated a panel discussion
associates to key persons in the com-
the 70001 display.
All three Delaware chapters
Five students of Wilmington 70001
between youths and adults in which
munity, to discuss jobs and to make
June activities included a picnic at
(Dover, Newark and Wilmington)
attended the recent DECA 30th
Wilmington President Christine Ford
plans for the year.
Lums Pond with other state projects
were well represented at the picnic.
National Career Development
participated.
present. Representing the Capital
Coordinators Wilbert Cooper and
Conference in Chicago.
Other topics of discussion were
Parting from this routine, Capital
Project were Doug Chavis, Beverly
Mike Webb served as chefs with menu
With one exception. the students
proposed personnel training
70001 and Wilmington 70001 associates
Brooks. Vida Anderson, William Wat-
consisting of hamburgers. hot dogs,
had not been airborne, and, as ex-
programs. improved GED component,
visited Radion Station WANN in An-
son. Sheldon Weiner, Laura Perkins
potato salad, macaroni salad. baked
pected. there was excitement from
orientation and pre-employment
napolis, Md., where they participated
and Elreta Yelverton. secretary, all of
beans. cake and soda. National Presi-
departure to arrival.
training. youth organization planning
in an on-the-air community awareness
whom thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
dent Ken Smith greeted students and
The group was awarded observance
session (competitive events, structure,
rap session. The primary purpose of
Also in June, the project continued its
guests.
status and allowed to participate in
etc.), and national staff reaction pan-
the visit however was to produce a
worthwhile clothing drive which
After lunch. volleyball was played
70001 workshops. Enjoyed were talks el.
tape promoting 70001.
delivers garments to needy families.
Charles Miller talks to Associates Beverly Brooks and Millicent
Capital 70001's Sheldon Weiner
Sulder at Human Services Fair.
loads bus with clothing for needy.
Dover Coordinator
Curtis Coleman (r)
and Associate Yolan-
da Massey (above)
cut promotion tapes
for 70001.
DISTRIBUTIVE
EDUCA AMERICA ATION
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12
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13
in minneapolis, minnesota
Minneapolis Project 70001 proved
to prepare for the State Pilot Program
When awards were handed out,
its excellence to the entire state of
competitive events. Two of the events
70001 members collected their share:
Minnesota at the recent DECA State
were new and run by Project 70001
Scott Anderson won two 4th places
Leadership Conference.
coordinators Lynne Carper and Terry
and one sixth overall in Petroleum
Its 10 representatives arrived early
Lovick. The preparation and schedul-
Management; Cindy Thalin won an
ing of Project 70001 participants was
8th in Food Service Master Employee;
handled smoothly by Assistant
and David Rice won a 4th in Food Ser-
Manager Lynda Goodwin, DECA Pres.
vice Master Employee and an 8th for
Patricia Proctor and University Intern
"overall." Considering the hundreds
Janet Nydahl.
of contestants competing in the events,
Having confidently completed these
these wins were outstanding ac-
events. associates looked elsewhere
complishments.
for activity. They took advantage of
Perhaps the most surprising activity
special business tours as well as
was this project's participation in
created a tour of their own to see the
State DECA politics. The associates
Mike Suntiago, an associate of
Halding
noteworthy display techniques used
were instrumental in creating a
the scene
Capital 70001 in Dover, Del.,
by Daytons. Among the seven
sophisticated political bloc that got all
gets some pointers from his
members competing in the District
officers in the Hennepin County sub-
boss, John Bozman, Manager of
competition, three placed. They were
urban area elected. Mark Goldstein.
Delmarva Sporting Goods, on
jackson,
Laurie Bowton. Ist in Math: Barbara
who engineered the move. is perhaps
the art of selling tennis rackets.
Hagberg. 2nd in Business Letter
the first person ever to serve as a
mississippi
Writing: and Tony Bennett, 4th in
campaign manager for a student from
Radio Script.
another school.
Haking
the scene
in
waukegan, illinois
Coordinator Greg Bantin does
some job developing with
American Motors represen-
tative at the Job Fair.
Virginia Lewis and Donald
Warner, both employed at
Waukegan 70001 par-
Women's Hospital, are two
ticipated in a Job Fair
of 15 Jackson associates
Roger Semerad, Chairman of the Board, 70001 Ltd., was the
held in June by the Lake
recently placed in full-time
principal speaker at an open house held by Waukegan 70001.
County Urban League.
jobs. At far right, Virginia
Others in the photo are, from left, Madeline Neville, chapter
The Job Fair provided an
receives instruction in sur-
president, and associates Janie Stegall and Debra Johnson.
excellent opportunity to
gical preparation from Opel
reach more young people
Moorehead. Donald, far left,
and employers with the
works as a shipping and
receiving clerk under the
story of 70001 and its
supervision of James
benefits and thus boosted
Madison. Donald was inter-
efforts to recruit
viewed and hired on his first
associates
and
day with 70001.
employers. Approximate-
ly 10 more young people
Since Jackson 70001 began its
his superior in another state wanted to
criticism. assisting and encouraging
were recruited by
program in February, 38 young men
see a similar program instituted there.
one another with the GED prepara-
Waukegan in june.
and women have enrolled, 15 have
Some of the business concerns hiring
tion. and organizing group activities.
Doug Watsabaugh,
been placed in full-time jobs, and the
70001 youths have been K-Mart. GTE
Such activities have included an OC-
70001 national field
majority are either in GED prepara-
Sylvania, Inc. (Zinsco Co.). McGehee
casional picnic, music sessions. a field
manager, and Tom
tion classes or nearing the point of ob-
Moving & Storage, Woman's Hospital,
trip to the Museum of Natural Science
Welch, a member of the
taining their diplomas.
Piccadilly Cafeteria and Piper In-
to aid in GED science studies, and the
Professional Associates
Of the 200 businesses thus far con-
dustries, Inc.
participation of several associates and
of 70001. visited the
tacted within the Jackson area, the
Jackson's 70001 coordinators are
coordinator Corinne Burcham in the
program in June and
majority have expressed enthusiastic
very proud of the associates' in-
"Walk for Mankind," which benefited
provided some helpful
approval of 70001 and feel this is a
tragroup cooperation as demonstrated
70001 Ltd.
advice on job develop-
worthy enterprise. One manager of a
by their working out one another's
Those who have been placed on
ment and recruitment.
local convenience store indicated that
problems. providing constructive
jobs have expressed their continued
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Jackson (continued)
interest in remaining a part of the
70001 group - even after graduation.
Immediate plans call for relocation
Making
northwest mo.
of the 70001 Ltd. office to a larger
facility which can provide more flex-
the scene
in missouri
ibility and better accommodate ex-
maryville
tracurricular activities and participa-
tion in the 70001 Career Association.
cape girardeau
Maryville 70001 has moved into new
Advice and support have come from
offices at the west edge of the
other University departments in the
Northwest Missouri State University
areas of guidance and counseling.
Callie Scott. 16, an associate from
little about business management
I
campus. The new facilities will have
agriculture, biology. education, home
Cape Girardeau 70001, likes her job as
love to come to work in the morning. If
room for a baby-sitting clinic for night
economics. business and economics,
cook at Burger Rich. "I learn a lot
I can save enough money or can get a
school. a recreation room for
mathematics. and speech therapy.
about cooking and food storage and a
grant. I want to go to college and major
associates, and meeting rooms for
Some University faculty have even
in business administration."
Ethele Hanners enjoys her coordinator's
future SEVCA gatherings.
given tutoring time, some have inter-
Richard Schmidt, owner of Burger
desk at new Poplar Bluff site.
Maryville 70001 owes special thanks
viewed associates for jobs, and some
Rich. is as pleased with Callie as she is
to Northwest Missouri State Universi-
have helped us in locating student
with her job. "When she came in for
ty for its cooperation and helpfulness
tutors.
her interview, she was hesitant." he
both in the recent move and in general
Maryville 70001 looks forward to a
recalled. "Nervous. I had my doubts.
program support. The University
continuing close and mutually
But now I'm very glad I hired her
through the office of the business
beneficial relationship with the
because she does a real fine job. Ex-
manager has gone out of its way to see
University.
cellent."
that 70001 feels welcome. For exam-
ple. the University has helped locate
New Members
extra needed furniture.
New members welcomed to the
Also, the University through the of-
Maryville 70001 chapter recently are
fice of Physical Plant Director over the
Lela Stuart, Anna Rosenbaum, Kathy
past year has placed four 70001
Wilmes. Vickie Carroll. David LeMar.
Cape Girardeau associates who were ab-
associates on the custodial and
sent from a recent Chapter meeting receiv-
Gary Emery, and Rick Emery.
ed a neatly written card a few days later. It
buildings and grounds crews. The
Four Associates have been placed in
said they were missed at the meeting and
University radio station. KXCV.
jobs: Vickie Carroll, Hitchin Post;
could they please try real hard to attend
cheerfully broadcasts our public ser-
Bob Ebrick and Danny Dooley,
Callie Scott and
the next one? The idea came from
vice spots and has retaped and provid-
NWMSU staff: and Mike Dooley,
owner Richard
associate Terry Maevers, shown below
ed other professional help at no cost.
Farms Master in Shenandoan, Iowa.
Schmidt at the
writing the cards. "I'm anxious to see how
Burger Rich deep fry.
it's going to turn out," she said.
New Fathers
Mike Morton and Gary Emery are
new fathers.
New Contest
The chapter has just initiated a new
contest. entitled "Student of the
Month." which is designed to
challenge members to study hard and
attend classes regularly. The student
with the highest score at the end of
each month will receive a prize and
recognition in both the classroom and
in the newspaper.
Taking pride in their work, Callie
Scott and Debbie Hentchel
produce Project 70001 radio spots.
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16
st. joseph
That's what's happened to Chapter
Photo by Chris Ziebold
the
President Danny Earhart. His new
daughter was born on his birthday -
May 7. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 1/2
ounces, and has been named Mary
Jean.
Jerry Ham has joined the Northwest
Missouri staff as a coordinator at St.
The Northwest Missouri 70001
Joseph 70001. Jerry received his
chapter in St. Joseph recently said
Bachelor of Science and Education
goodbye to one of its staffers.
degree from Missouri Western State
secretary Virginia Witte. Virginia's
College and his Master of Science in
husband took a medical retirement
Secondary School Administration
from Chevrolet Motor Division as a
from Northwest Missouri State
disctrict sales representative. The
University.
conple's plans now call for traveling
Before joining 70001. Jerry taught at
across the country in search of the
high schools in Nortonville, Kansas,
ideal area to settle in retirement.
and Lawson. Mo. He and his wife, Dix-
"Ginny" has been succeeded by Mona
ie. have two sons.
Warner. who, by coincidence, was
employed by a local Chevrolet dealer.
How many people do you know
At the going away party given by
lucky enough to receive a child as a
chapter associates, Program Director
birthday present?
Perry Kendall was on hand to present
Coordinator Jerry Ham (standing) at work.
Ginny with a plaque of appreciation
and his well wishes.
st.louis
Louise M. Wright was promoted to coor-
dinator at St. Louis 70001.
St. Louis Celebrates
celebration was held at the 70001 site,
First Anniversary
with tables and chairs in the activities
room moved out of the way, in order
On May 17. the St. Louis associates
that everyone could dance to the
gave a one-year anniversary party for
music provided by associate George
their GED instructors. Gwen Wright
Murphy. A delicious cake, which
and Tom Geiss. The party CO-
featured an open book design, was
chairmen were associates Mary
prepared by Ms. Georgiane Tulenko,
Wilderness and Shirley Coleman. The
secretary to Dean Carlock, the ad-
A surprised Ginny
ministrator of the St. Louis Communi-
White accepts ap-
Coordinator Al (The Voice) Gardner purchases a fishing rod from
ty College at Forest Park.
preciation plaque
70001 associate Debra Williams during a follow-up visit. Debra has
from Program Direc-
been employed in the Sporting Goods Department of Sears, N.
Shirley Coleman summed up the
tor Perry Kendall.
Kings Highway since April 22, 1975.
feelings of the group by saying: "We
wanted to show Tom and Gwen that
we appreciated all their efforts and
attention. I only hope that we can put
into action what they've taught us."
DISTRIBU
NE.EDUCATION
DECA Nat'l Conference
Chapter President Maria Moore and
CLUBS 00
AMERICA
Vice President Valerie Seals were the
St. Louis representatives to the DECA
*0.001
National CDC in Chicago. They were
accompanied by coordinators Melin-
da Massaro and Louise Wright.
Besides attending the youth activities
planning sessions, the group visited
the Sears Tower and the Disco Club -
"The Dingbat." Special "Project
70001" buttons were made up and sold
at the conference by Maria and
Valerie.
Louise Wright Promoted
Northwest Missouri
Project members in
Louise Wright began her career
St. Joseph held
with the St. Louis Community College
farewell reception
at Forest Park's Project 70001 in
for secretary Ginny
December of 1974 as an instructional
White.
assistant. Her responsibilities were
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Ltd
St. Louis (continued)
administrative assistant to the
Program Director. secretary.
counsellor. student orientation, stu-
State
dent interviews, and assisting coor-
dinators in job development. Through
her sincere dedication and hard work
she has recently been promoted to
Program Coordinator. Congratulations
Weegie!
St. Louis Spring Expo
On June 8, the St. Louis Community
College at Forest Park's Project 70001
held an Exposition at the site head-
quarters. Dr. Richard K. Greenfield,
70001 ITA
Chancellor of the St. Louis Communi-
ty College, was among the many dis-
70001 Ltd. operated a promotion booth in the exhibits area
tinguished guests who toured the
of the conference. Pictured are Louise Wright, St. Louis,
70001 facilities. Other visitors includ-
and Dennis Savage, 70001 Ltd., attending to questons.
ed employers, Advisory Board
members. educators. parents and
community leaders.
70001 St. Louis Associate Valerie Seals
VICA
Featured on display were
proudly displays Employment Poster.
educational and vocational materials.
Valerie works at Target Department Store
South Hampton as a cashier.
associate-designed employment
Other Employment Posters by associates
posters. competitive events trophies
featured J. C. Penney, Brown Shoe Com-
in tennessee
Haking
and showcases depicting button-
the scene
pany, Garlands, Sears, United Parcel Ser-
making projects and simulated store
MISSOUR
vice, Thom McAn and Malcolm X Day Care
displays. Refreshments were served.
Center.
70c
Associate hostesses for this event
Gerald Lutz, Manager of The Thom McAn
were Michelle Henderson, Toni Pero,
knoxville
Shoe Store River Roads and 70001 Advisory
Valerie Seals, and Mary Wilderness.
Board Member, is all smiles as he views
display of Thom McAn merchandise done
by 70001 associates. Mr. Lutz furnished the
merchandise for the exposition.
Sam Stone, Coordinator of
Institutional Development at St.
Louis Community College, visits
with 70001 associates Mary
Wilderness and Michelle
Henderson.
Photos by Louise Wright
Friendly
Place
Program Director and
Member of 70001 Ltd.
Board of Directors
Joseph Trahan receives
Inaugural Board
Lawrence Francis
Meeting Award from
Coordinator Melinda
The coordinators at U.T. 70001 Ltd.
Massaro. Approving is
selected Lawrence Francis to serve as
Dr. Richard K. Green-
State Representative on the 70001
field, Chancellor of the
National Leadership Team which met
St. Louis Community
July 12 and 13 for workshops in
College.
Newark, Del.
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Associate Debbie
Brewer does her
science studies under
the watchful eye of
Gigi Denton, a new
70001's Kathy Bokay
tutor and recent
college graduate.
Graduates to Tutoring
A member of Northwest Missouri
Martie. "It has been our experience
training, she "tested out with a very
70001 has been hired by the program
that these college students are very
excellent score of 291."
as a tutor for associates seeking their
capable and can reach the young
He added that the tutors themselves
GED.
associates with almost immediate rap-
"find the work most rewarding and
port."
fulfilling, and the result is a beautiful
Kathy Bokay, who started with St.
Joseph 70001 last fall entered Missouri
working relationship which develops
In Kathy's case, "she has a very
between associates and tutors.
Western State College this spring and,
special rapport with associates since
"We strive to keep our tutoring load
after a successful term, was among
she has gone the route. In addition,
on a 4 to 1 ratio. We provide tutoring
eight State College students hired by
her outgoing personality and
service from 10 to 12 in the morning, 1
the program to serve as GED tutors.
academic skills make a winning com-
to 3 in the afternoon, and 7 to 9 on
bination."
"We use students from Missouri
Tuesday and Thursday evenings. We
Western State College who are on
Mr. Martie said that it is ap-
find that this gives good coverage and
work study to do the tutoring," ex-
propriate for Kathy to be tutoring
meets the needs of the associates with
plained St. Joseph Coordinator Walter
because upon completion of her GED
their varied work schedules."
College
Students
Join'
70001
Course Credits Substitute for Dollars
The tutoring program at the
Five of the university students
students and also provides on-the-spot
Northwest Missouri program at
currently are working with Maryville
counseling if necessary.
Maryville has provided experimenta-
associates, explained Coordinator Sue
"Such individualized assistance and
tion with some new ideas on how to
Nothstine. One is getting credit for
interest has benefited both the college
better utilize personnel resources
student teaching: another for a child
students and the associatés," said Ms.
available through nearby Northwest
psychology course. "It's working out
Nothstine.
Missouri State University.
great," Ms. Nothstine enthuses.
Another innovation will begin this
One new wrinkle has Northwest
The tutors include a student in
fall when the program will start offer-
Missouri students earning course
speech therapy. Maryville also has in-
ing free baby-sitting services. A un-
Associate Kathy
credits while tutoring 70001 associates.
itiated a tutor-supervisor for night
iversity student tutor will design the
Bokay tutors another
The tutors are not paid for those ac-
school classes when the coordinator is
room, the toys and activities, and thus
associate at St.
tivities which earn them teaching
not readily available. The tutor is in
earn credits for her course in child
Joseph 70001.
credits.
charge of classwork, contacting absent
development.
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getting.together
New Careers
George enjoys dinner
menu at National
Maryville Members
Van Dusen and Mike Morton.
Convention.
Start New Careers
Final congratulations go to Richard
Freemyer who has just acquired a
chauffeur's license which should
Several members of the Maryville,
prove a great asset in his work at the
Mo. 70001 program have begun new
Paul Moyer Farm.
jobs in recent weeks.
Congratulations are extended to
Jackson's Newly Hired
George Williams Becomes 70001 Spokesman
Don King for starting work in the
GED Recipients
carpentry field and for obtaining a
by Wilbert L. Cooper
driver's license. Wishes for a speedy
Congratulations go to Jackson 70001
The Northwest Missouri Program at
recovery also go to Don who was
associates Cornelius Carroll, Stanley
St. Joseph boasts an 80 percent success
During the past four months. George
both a local and national basis.
Most recently. he was on a radio
recently involved in an accident.
Cates, Jo Ann Hudson, Pam Jones,
rate in its GED program. In recent
Williams has displayed ability,
George was one of five students
talk show and on Channel 12 televi-
Rick Sticken and Bob Ebrecht have
Donna McFarland and Glen Myers,
weeks 14 participants have been
dedication and loyalty in an outstan-
from the Wilmington chapter to attend
sion. The radio show informed the
found new positions in the construc-
who have all been employed by Piper
awarded certificates: Diane Bennett,
ding manner to the Lawrence E.
the 30th National DECA Career
local youth about the program and the
tion field. Fellow 70001 associate Gary
Industries and who all are well on
Cindy Bradley, Warren Rogers. Kathy
McGourty Chapter in Wilmington and
Development Conference in Chicago.
television show as a national promo-
Emery. who received his GED in May,
their ways to obtaining their GEDs.
Salisbury, Sharon Sontheimer, Vicki
the National 70001 Ltd. program.
By attending this conference. he was
tion of 70001 Ltd.
has also begun work in the construc-
In addition, congratulations are also
Taylor, James Thurman, Lori Hovey,
It all started last February. After
able to contribute to the formation of
We salute you. George. for your
tion field.
extended to James Watts of Jackson
Debbie Goldizen. Terre Blessington,
competing and winning in the state-
the 70001 Career Association.
progress and dedication to 70001 Ltd.
Taking on new assignments with
who is working for James McGee
Neta Thom, Gloria Griffin, Sandra
wide mini-conference. George
Reigel Textiles are associates Kris
Construction at $3.55 an hour!
Green. and Anita Storbakken.
reevaluated himself. He participated
in the State DECA conference and
demonstrated a good selling display of
Cape Girardeau recent GED recipients are (pictured from left) Jim Walter, Debbie
tennis rackets and accessories.
Hentchel and Callie Scott with her tutor Mike Sheppard.
Immediately following the State
DECA conference, George was hired
in the shoe stock department at Sears.
He has since received outstanding job
evaluations from his supervisor.
On May 4. George went to An-
napolis. Md. where he helped
produce a spot promotion tape. This
tape is currently being aired on radio
stations WANN, WILM. and WDEL.
This tape expresses the student's
thoughts of the 70001 Ltd. program on
George Williams (c) takes time out
from radio spot promotion to chat
with Morris H. Blum (r), president
of WANN, and Carl Snowden, sta-
tion moderator.
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WILLIAM BROCK CHAPTER
"At first I was reluctant
Now I have too much pride to step down.'
Charlie Lawson is a far different person today from the one he was
of a year ago when he first joined 70001. He is now head attendant
An Open
for Allright and serves (center of photo at right) as secretary-
treasurer of his local 70001.
Invitation
To Join 70001
Charlie Lawson:
By One
A 70001 Success Story
Of Its
At the time of his enrollment in U.T.
The head attendant of the lot soon
single-family residence. In addition,
Associates
70001 Ltd. in Knoxville, Tenn., Charlie
recognized what a conscientious
he has demonstrated leadership
Lawson and his father were living in a
worker Charlie was and not long
abilities while serving as Secretary-
Marilyn Thomas with Larry Cannon, Division Manager, Jr. Food Stores.
motor van. Today, father and son live
thereafter offered him a job parking
Treasurer of the local 70001 chapter.
in a comfortable single-family house.
cars.
Admired by associates and CO-
Charlie entered the 70001 program a
Today. Charlie is the head day-time
workers alike, Charlie exemplifies the
year ago in August. He had dropped
attendant of the lot. a position which
success which can be achieved in
out of high school during the 11th
has enabled yet another move into a
70001 Ltd.
grade in order to support himself and
his father. who had been dismissed
from work because of poor health.
After completing the Pre-
On March 4, 1975, 1 stepped into the life of Project
became SO involved in it that I overcame my personal
Employment Training offered by
70001. I finished the orientation period. was accepted
"phobia" of meeting people.
70001. Charlie was placed on a job at
on April 4, 1975, and in return was given another
Since I have been associated with the project. I
Nan Denton's. a fast food restaurant in
chance to correct one of the greatest mistakes of my
have had many thrilling experiences, and met many im-
downtown Knoxville.
life: the mistake of dropping out of high school.
portant people associated with the project such as the
Charlie proved to be a most depen-
At first entrance to the project I was reluctant,
Mayor of Montgomery, Mayor Jim Robinson: Mr.
dable employee, receiving excellent
reluctant of acceptance, and accepting. Then I met my
Wyrosdick, who is the Director of Vocational Education
progress evaluations from his super-
coordinator, Mrs. Thelma Burton. a person whom I'll be
of Montgomery School System; Mr. Ken Smith and Mr.
visor. The job security enabled
ever grateful for. She showed me the project's connec-
Dennis Savage. Through the project, I've become a
Charlie and his father to move into a
tion with the ladder of success, and how with a little ef-
member of the Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery Man-
modest two-room apartment.
fort and work on my part, 1 could become a part of this
power Consortium.
Charlie attended 70001 GED classes
ladder.
These and many other experiences have happened
and, in time, passed the preliminary
After I became a part of the project, I was
through Project 70001. Without it I know I would have
requirements to take the test.
enlightened by the vast number of students the project
been in the class of citizens that society classifies as be-
Meanwhile, he continued to carry out
had helped before me. And with my personal will
ing uneducated: but with the project's help I have been
his many duties at the restaurant. one
power along with the help of my coordinator, I am
able to detour that road and step up to success. And
of which was to carry the trash to a
determined to become another example of success
now that I am stepping UP I have too much pride to step
central pick-up station. On the way to
from Project 70001. Success, the project taught me, was
DOWN. But just enough gumption to help a fellow per-
PROJECT 70.001
the station, Charlie had to pass
in oneself, and with the aid of the project I was able to
son UP.
through an Allright Auto Parking Lot.
recognize success within and make it work for me.
That first step into the life of 70001 is a step I could
Before I became a part of the project, my biggest
never forget for it changed my entire life. I am now
hang-up was facing the public and meeting people.
Assistant Manager at Jr. Foods. And I am working for a
On the day Charlie entered 70001,
When I became a part of the project, I met many people
higher position. I have Mr. James Knuckles to thank.
he and his father resided in this
and became very active in the public and as a result I
by Marilyn Thomas
van.
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Don't shortchange
students,use Audio-Visuals
by Edward W. Fields
I don't know how many of our 70001
personal dynamics. But do all of your
will give students the needed ex-
arrive any day. so I handed out the
time the trainee is asked questions on
programs are presently using the in-
students know what to expect and how
perience in filling out applications.
workbooks. which the students had
the material to see if learning has
dividualized. self-pacing. audio-visual
to carry themselves during a job inter-
Secondly. students are sent on job
assembled under my instructions, and
taken place.
vocational instructional materials, but
view?
interviews without knowing what to
using a LaBelle projector. began the
these materials should be an integral
The 300 series deal with different
do or expect. Doing well in a joh inter-
program working as a group. There
These methods are working for us at
part of all 70001 programs.
phases of marketing. sales, and dis-
view enhances the student's chance of
were a few complaints from the more
the 70001 Ltd. Wilmington Chapter,
I'm not suggesting that all of the 100
tribution. There are many valuable
getting a job and earning money. The
advanced students, but all complain-
but may need some innovation to fit
and 300 series be utilized by every stu-
personal and job related learning ex-
"Job Interview" tape will teach the
ing ceased when the individual
your particular need. The audio-
dent in your program, but if there isn't
periences that help prepare the
student what to do in a job interview
machines arrived. Every student was
visual instructional program was im-
a degree of utilization by every 70001
students for employment and to up-
and give him the equipment needed to
assigned a workbook and a checkoff
plemented at the Wilmington Chapter
program. "a well of wealth." if I may
grade himself in his present joh.
show the employer that he is right for
sheet which lists trainee's name, coor-
in February of this year. Since that
use a colloquial expression, is being
Now to enumerate several ways
the job.
dinator's names, titles of the 100 and
time more than 40 students, ranging in
Edward W. Fields is employed as a full-
left untapped, and our students are
students are being shortchanged if
I have presented my view of the
300 series tapes, date completed and
reading abilities of 2.5 to 10.8, have
time reading specialist with the
being shortchanged.
your 70001 program isn't using the
vocational instructional program: now
approved by.
seen all, or part of the 100 and 300
Wilmington (Del.) 70001 program. A resi-
The 100 series deal with different
vocational instructional materials.
dent of Clayton, N. J., he is Vice President
I would like to share my methodology
The trainees are held responsible
series tapes.
of the New Jersey Federation of Youth,
techniques used by potential
Firstly, students are sent to prospec-
with you.
for completing the 19 tapes and the
which strives for the mental, physical, and
employees to make a good first im-
tive employers and are expected to
When we first started the vocational
checkoff list gives a record of his or
If your 70001 program isn't presently
spiritual development of young people.
pression when seeking employment. It
complete an application without
instructions, the audio-visual room
her progress. After a trainee has com-
using the audio-visual instructional
Mr. Fields attended Southern Colorado
may be that your students are well
previous experience, which could pre-
was furnished with carrels, but lack-
pleted a tape. he writes the date in the
materials. now is the time for the im-
State College and has a B.A. in English with
groomed, know how to fill out
vent them from getting the job. The
ing in individual audio-visual
date completed column and brings his
plementation of this very important
a minor in reading.
applications. and are well versed in
"Application for Employment" tape
machines. The machines were to
workbook to me for approval. At that
resource.
Two new series ready
Cape
Girardeau offers incentives
by Jerry Sapienza
Coordinator, Instructional Materials
The above article by Edward W. Fields tells how one 70001 program is using
Cape Girardeau 70001 has come up
student," Rip said.
help explain the point system:
studying, for a total of 18 points."
the audio-visual instructional materials. It does not mean that all 70001
with a plan to encourage associates to
"A student spends one hour at the
The winner is announced at the first
2. One to 10 points for each hour spent
programs do or even should use the materials in exactly the same manner as
participate more fully in GED study.
site and is evaluated at 10. He will
youth organization meeting each
studying. "This is an evaluation
does Wilmington.
It's the GED
receive one point for the hour and 10
month. The winner's name is unveiled
made by the tutor and/or secretary
Each 70001 program is different, and the use of the audio-visual units must he
"Student of the
points for the hour spent studying, for
on the program's bulletin board.
tailored to the needs of the students involved. Since 70001 embraces a wide
as to how well the associate spends
Month" award
a total of 11 points.
The winner also gets a writeup in
his time studying."
variety of young adults - from inner city to suburbs, to small towns and rural
that is based on
"A second student spends three
Girardeau's newsletter - Bull Sheet.
areas - obviously the needs of those students will differ. So must the use of the
the following
hours at the site and is evaluated at 5.
The prize is movie tickets for two plus
3. One to 150 points per month on
materials differ.
point system, ex-
He receives 3 points for the three
hamburger or pizza money after the
progress evaluation. "This is done
However, there is no doubt that Wilmington 70001 is finding the materials
by the tutor. He evaluates the
hours and 15 points for the time spent
movie.
plains Coor-
effective and beneficial for its associates. We believe that as 70001 adds to the
dinator Richard
students' progress through their
variety of units available, the entire instructional system will grow in flexibility,
"Rip" Ourth.
completion of check points. If they
usefulness, and effectiveness.
Richard "Rip" Ourth
are beyond check points, he
Towards that end, two new series are being made available by National
evaluates them on progress in the
70001. The litles were selected on the basis of a survey made of coordinators in
1. One point per hour spent at the site.
books. they are studying. He
which they indicated subject areas they would find most useful. The new series
"The time is kept in our Roll Book
evaluates progress geared to each
and titles are as follows:
by the secretary or tutor on each
student's capabilities. This evalua-
400 Preparation for Entry Level Positions
tion also helps compensate for the
500 Survival Skills
(Fast Food/Restaurants)
student who does a great deal of
401 Smart Waitress I: Personal Appearance
(Personal Finance)
studying at home or outside of the
402 Smart Waitress 11: Attitude
501 Operating a Checking Account
site."
403 Smart Waitress III: Salesmanship
502 Balancing a Checking Account
Does your 70001 program have any motivational
404 Smart Waitress: IV: Teamwork
503 Keeping a Savings Account
504 Getting a Loan
The points for requirements 1. and
ideas that are working well for you? Pass them on
405 The Order Sorter (for short order cooks)
505 Using Credit Cards
2. are given daily and kept in the Roll
406 The Final Touch (making change. spotting counterfeits)
to us so we can share them with all programs for
506 Budgeting Payday to Payday
Book. The tutor will enter his progress
(Supermarket Training)
507 Borrowing Wisely
evaluation points at the end of the
the benefit of our associates.
407 Checkout Training
408 Customer Relations
508 Long-Range Financial Planning
month. The points are then totaled
(Consumer Education)
and the student with the highest total
(Warehousing)
509 Buying Basics: Food and Clothing
is the GED Student of the Month.
409 Orientation
410 Stocking, Letdowns & Inventory Control
510 Wheels and Deals: Buying Cars and Motorcycles
Rip gave the following example to
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Second Training Institute
Two New Programs
August 4-8 in Memphis
Two new programs have joined the
Approximately 100 persons are
70001 family in Missouri - at Poplar
expected to attend the 70001 Ltd. 2nd
Happenings
Bluff and Independence. Welcome
Annual National Coordinator Train-
aboard!
New Concepts
ing Institute to be held Aug. 4-8 at the
Hyatt Regency Hotel in Memphis,
70001 Works!
Tenn.
In the 10-week period from
in Sight and Sound by
graphic sales
Guest speakers will include U. S.
Sen. Bill Brock of Tennessee and
Third-Party Evaluation
inception of the Department of Labor
OF AMERICA, INC.
A new policy of "third-party
contract on Feb. 15 to May 31, a total of
Sight & Sound Products
Memphis Mayor Wyeth Chandler.
evaluation" has been inaugurated by
532 young adults joined 70001, and
The five-day Institute will include
70001 Ltd.
nearly 70% of them were placed on
scores of workshops, with some special
Under the new procedure, members
the job. The average hourly wage for
sessions directed to program
of the national staff no longer will be
70001 enrollees during that 10-week
We're proud to
managers. Topics will include team
members of the team that evaluates
period was $2.76, a 22% increase since
building and counseling. motivation
and evaluation techniques, the 70001
local programs. "We feel the third-
last August. These are just a few of the
significant statistics that are emerging
philosophy, transactional analysis and
party approach makes more sense,"
group dynamics techniques, job
explained Ken Smith, President of
from the 70001 programs.
"produce" for 70001 Ltd.-
development, communications, in-
70001 Ltd. "We believe this approach
will be more effective and will be
70001 Week?
structional materials. the 70001 Career
Association (SEVCA), and public in-
better both for the local programs and
for the national office."
formation. The program will include
an organization "that works".
panel discussions and "swap shops"
The first third-party evaluation was
for the exchange of ideas between
conducted June 21-22 at the 70001
various 70001 programs.
program in St. Louis, Mo. Members of
the evaluating team were:
Frenzel Chairs
Samuel Overfelt, Executive Vice
Cong. Associates
President, Missouri Retail Associa-
Congressman William Frenzel of
tion: Paul Weatherly. President,
Minnesota has been named Chairman
Delaware Technical and Community
of the Congres-
College. Dover, Del.: and Dr. George
sional Associates
B. McGorman. Executive Secretary,
of 70001, an or-
Delaware Advisory Council on Career
ganization de-
Education. Dover. Dr. McGorman also
voted to support-
is a member of the Board of Directors
ing the philoso-
of 70001 Ltd.
Mayor Legates with Beverley Brooks, Doug
phy and efforts of
Joseph Trahan. St. Louis program
Chavis
70001 Ltd. The
manager, said he was extremely
On Thursday, June 17, Coordinator
Congressional
Frenzel
pleased with the new "third-party"
Curtis Coleman of Capital Project
Associates will eventually total ap-
approach and that the St. Louis
70001, Doug Chavis and myself had an
proximately 20 members of Congress
program benefited greatly from the
interview with Charles Legates, the
who will be in mainly a supportive
evaluation.
Mayor of Dover, Del. We scheduled
role to 70001 -- visiting programs.
"I was very much impressed by the
the meeting with Mayor Legates for
providing letters of endorsement and
evaluators. by their knowledge and by
the sole purpose of finding out what
encouragement to 70001 and to the
their understanding of the problems
we could do to help Delaware
community, and helping provide the
involved," Mr. Trahan said. "This is a
celebrate the Bicentennial year.
critical element of recognition for the
definite improvement over the
Much to my surprise (and I am sure
UNIT
achievements of the young adults who
previous system."
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to Curtis' and Doug's surprise also).
comprise 70001.
the Mayor's attention was set more on
Congressman Frenzel recently dis-
What's in a Name?
his helping 70001 rather than 70001
tributed a copy of the inaugural issue
When you're talking to people about
helping him and the state.
of Going Places! to all members of
70001, it's just a matter of time before
We explained briefly the history
Congress along with an accompanying
they pop the question: "Where's that
and purpose of Capital 70001 and
memo explaining the basic purposes
name come from?"
70001 Ltd. Mayor Legates was im-
Our audio-visual division creates and produces sight-and-sound stories for education, training
of 70001.
70001 began as a pilot project in
pressed and suggested that we start
and sales programs. Let us tell your story with the interest and excitement of audio-visuals.
Wilmington, Del. under a grant from
procedures for a 70001 Day, "maybe
the Thom McAn Co. An account for
even a 70001 Week," which we felt
We also solve printing problems for our customers. We apply our knowledge of the graphics
Newsletters Started
the funds was established by the
was very inspiring. He told us that
and printing industries to their problems to produce printed paper products, as well as support
At least three local newsletters have
Delaware State Department of Public
after we got together on the dates, he
materials, including catalogs and advertising literature.
sprouted SO far, and more are on the
Instruction. The accounting code
would write a proclamation.
way. ECHO is spreading the news at
We're proud to be known by the companies we keep.
number was "70-00-1." Since the pilot
We left the Mayor copies of our
Knoxville 70001, while BULL SHEET
project had no name, it was referred
national magazine and brochures, and
does the job for Cape Girardeau at
to as "Project 70,001." and the number
I feel as though we made a favorable
Southeast Missouri. Another hasn't
quickly became symbolic of the "No. 1
impression upon him as 70001
got a name yet, but it's doing fine for
project for the 70s."
associates.
Suburban Hennepin at Minneapolis.
So the next time someone asks
by Beverley Brooks
graphic AMERICA sales
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Newark, DE 19711
151 Chestnut Hill Rd.
70001 Ltd.
SEVCA: Young people earning, learning and developing careers together.
This was the group involved in the initial planning for the new 70001 Career Association at the DECA Career Development
Conference held in Chicago May 9-13. From left, front row: Archie Salsbury, Maryville, Mo.; Tony Bennett, Minneapolis,
Minn.; Tanaka Stewart, Hartford, Conn.; Cornelius Walker, Wilmington, Del.; Bob Wilson, Hartford; center row, from left:
Sheila Osborne, Montgomery, Ala.; Debbie Hentchell and Callie Scott, Cape Girardeau, Mo.: Kim Kinder, Waukegan, III.;
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Steve Bowman, St. Joseph, Mo.; Tami Yanta, Minneapolis; Della Reese Taylor, Waukegan; rear row, from left: Nora Bennett
Smith, Youth Specialist, Newark, Del.: Laurie Bowton and Mark Goldstein, Minneapolis, Minn.: Pam McLain, Cape
Girardeau: Scott Anderson, Minneapolis; Chris Ford and Harry Jones, Wilmington; Mike Goolsby, National Field Manager,
Newark; and Joe Riddle, Wilmington.
September 30, 1976
Dear Mr. Fisher:
The President has asked me to thank you for your letter
of September 2. Please pardon the delay in responding.
The President requested a total of $42,055,000 for
Title IV in F.Y. 1977; the Congress has just voted
practically the full amount, with only a small
reduction: i.e., to $40,580,000.
I would like to have more information from you about
the education program you are running for Indian
children; would you send me some data about it?
Cordially,
Bradley H. Patterson, Jr.
Mr. Larry R. Risher
Cooperative Program Supervisor
Saginaw Intermediate School
District
6235 Gratiot Road
Saginaw, Michigan 48603
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September 30, 1976
Dear Mr. Fisher:
The President has asked me to thank you for your letter
of September 2. Please pardon the delay in responding.
The President requested a total of $42,055,000 for
Title IV in F.Y. 1977; the Congress has just voted
practically the full amount, with only a small
reduction: i.e., to $40,580,000.
I would like to have more information from you about
the education program you are running for Indian
children; would you send me some data about it?
Cordially,
Bradley H. Patterson, Jr.
Mr. Larry R. Risher
Cooperative Program Supervisor
Saginaw Intermediate School
District
6235 Gratiot Road
Saginaw, Michigan 48603
September 30, 1976
Dear Mr. Fisher:
The President has asked me to thank you for your letter
of September 2. Please pardon the delay in responding.
The President requested a total of $42,055,000 for
Title IV in F.Y. 1977; the Congress has just voted
practically the full amount, with only a small
reduction: i.e., to $40,580,000.
I would like to have more information from you about
the education program you are running for Indian
children, would you send me some data about it?
Cordially,
Bradley H. Patterson, Jr.
Mr. Larry R. Risher
Cooperative Program Supervisor
Saginaw Intermediate School
District
6235 Gratiot Road
Saginaw, Michigan 48603
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September 2, 1976
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Mr. President:
I am the cooperative Native American Program Supervisor, and I
represent 3012 Indian people.
I am very concerned that TITLE IV is under financial threat, when
it has just begun to bear fruit in our area.
We, the Native American people of Saginaw County, have struggled
to bring about a program that would supplement the lack of concern
shown by the predominant Non-Indian community insofar as education.
We are the results of 200 years of ineffective government policies
and insensitive programs. Is self-determination too much to ask in
order that we may survive? To cut TITLE IV monies at this time will
be proof that this government never intended to realize its respon-
sibilities to Native American people.
If we are to believe that education is the "key" to changes in the
socio-economic status of Indian people, then we expect to be given
the opportunity to utilize that "key".
Walk in balance,
Larry R. Fisher
Larry R. Fisher
Cooperative Program Supervisor
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Dear Mr. Harris, Mr. Whiteman and Ms. Daniels:
The President has asked me to thank you for your
letter to him of July 15 which I believe he received
during the meeting with Indian leaders.
I have checked and find that the Congress has
enacted the FY 1977 appropriation bill in its final
form, and that It does provide for $4,000,000 for
the Part "C" programs: "Special Projects for Indian
Adults". This is the same amount as was the FY 1976
appropriation.
I will send your letter also to the Office of Ed-
ucation 80 that they will be aware of the Araphhoe
Education Committee's specific interest in your
G.E.D. program.
Sincerely yours,
Bradley H. Patterson, Jr.
Mr. Leonard Harris, President
Mr. Charles M. Whiteman, Vice President
Ms. Annette C. Daniels, Secretary
Araphhoe Education Committee
PO Box 217
Fort Washakie, Wyoming 82514
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October 11, 1976
Bradley H. Patterson, Jr.
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20005
Dear Mr. Patterson:
Thank you for your response to my letter concerning Title IV. I think
that we both missed the point entirely, and evaded the fact that Title IV
has been cut from 57 million to the $40,580,000 figure you mention. This
is particularly frustrating for the Urban and Rural Indian people that I
represent. We are always the last to hear of programs and when we become
involved, the first to feel the budget cuts.
I run a unique office at the Intermediate level which assists 13 school
districts and most of these districts have never had the Native American
people counted correctly. We are only halfway with these districts and
have 5 Parent Committees organized. You can imagine the frustration these
people feel upon hearing that some of them may not get funded again because
of cuts in appropriations. Much of this news never even reaches us at the
local level until it's too late. Two of my organized districts want to
give up their programs entirely.
Urban and Rural Indian people view Title IV, Part A as the legislation
which most fully works for self-determination. In the state of Michigan,
Johnson-O'Malley, which was increased, rarely effects Urban and Rural
Indian people. Also, in the state of Michigan, as President Ford should
know, Urban and Rural Native Americans far out number those on reservations.
Title IV, Part A was and is our only avenue to fight the many problems of
Urban and Rural Indians. Education is the key to combating the Native
American Life Cycle. That cycle is substandard housing, poor health, low
educational achievement, and chronic unemployment.
I should also like to point out to you that there are differences between
reservation Indian people and Urban and Rural Indian people. One big
difference is that we have received little consideration and been given
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Edwin Kilbourn, Superintendent
6235 Gratiot Road, Saginaw, Michigan 48603
Telephone (517) 799-4733
Bradley H. Patterson, Jr.
October 11, 1976
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even less voice in funding and programs. We are grass roots people who
have much to learn about Washington. Let's hope we are given the chance.
Let's also hope that the Congress realizes learning works both ways and
Urban and Rural Indian people have the right to be heard.
Walk in balance,
Larry R. Fisher
Cooperative Program Supervisor
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September 20, 1976
Dear Ms. Randall:
The President has asked me to thank you for your recent letter
regarding the application of the Inter-Tribal Education Center,
Inc. submitted for funding under the Indian Education Act, Part B
of Title IV, Public Law 92-318, as amended by Public Law 93-380.
I have provided responses below to the questions you raised in
your letter. Please accept my apology for the delay in responding.
The grant review process employed by the Office of Indian Educa-
tion is one in which each application submitted under Part B was
reviewed and evaluated by a panel of field readers representing
the Native American community, the National Advisory Council
on Indian Education, and the Federal Government. This evaluation
consisted of rating the application directly against criteria as
established in the statute and in the published regulations.
In addition, there was a review by the National Advisory Council
on Indian Education and the staff of the Office of Indian Education
using the same criteria. Using a standard deviation process, a
percentile ranking was assigned to each application in relationship
to other applications evaluated by the panel. The applications were
then ranked by percentiles under each section of the statute as ap-
plicable to Part B. According to this procedure, the Inter-Tribal
Education Center's application received a percentile ranking of 18. 96%.
The Office of Indian Education has forwarded to you copies of the
three evaluation sheets which were used by the readers in evaluating
your application. The notations and summary analyses on these
evaluations detail the weaknesses in the application. If you desire
further explanation of the reader comments, please call Mr. Lloyd
Gaskins on (202) 245-7525, and he will provide them. The names
of the readers have been removed because disclosure would create
a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Unfortunately, because of this low percentile ranking, your application
was not among those selected for funding. Because of the nature of
the discretionary grant application process for Part B, we were
only able to fund those applications within the higher percentile
rankings.
LISBERTY SERALD A. FORD
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With regard to your comment that there are many more applications
than awards, we would agree that this is the case. It is, however,
not uncommon to have many applicants competing for scarce re-
sources in our programs. This tends to make the competition for
awards extremely keen.
You express concern that some local educational agencies have
elected not to participate in the program under Part A of the Indian
Education Act (20 U.S.C.A. 24laa-241ff). As in the case of most
Federal grant programs in the area of education, the recipient of
a Part A grant must carry out various conditions. A local educa-
tional agency which applies for an receives such a grant is bound
by these conditions. If a local educational agency does not wish to
be so bound, it may decline to participate in the program. Its
participation may not be compelled by the Federal agency which
administers the program, in this case, the U.S. Office of Education.
Comment made regarding actions by State and local educational
agencies which concern matters that are local in nature should
be directed to the appropriate offices of those agencies. We have
asked the Deputy Commissioner for Indian Education to review
the alleged nepotism in the Part A program in Union and to take
appropriate action.
The Office of Indian Education is including your name on the
mailing list so that you may be apprised of available information
and services concerning Indian Education. The Office of Indian
Education's staff and the Executive Director of the National Advisory
Council on Indian Education will be happy to talk with you about any
other issues you wish to discuss relating to the grant application
and award process and other related concerns.
If we may be of further assistance, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Bradley H. Patterson, Jr.
Ms. Okemah Randall
Inter-Tribal Education Center, Inc.
605 Mason Drive
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012
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November 19, 1976
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Attention: Mr. Bradley Patterson, Jr.
Dear Mr. Patterson:
Per our last telephone conversation and your letter of September
20, 1976 you stated that copies of the three evaluations on our
last Title IV, -B application were being forwarded to me.
As of this date (2 months later) I still have not received these
reports. Please have them sent by return mail.
Also, I am requesting the return of the copy of our proposal
that I personally sent to you (plus one copy) so that we can
prepare a new one. It is my only copy.
Thank you.
Very truly yours
Okemah Randall
Okemah Randall
605 Mason Drive
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012
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October 7, 1976
Ms. Okemah (Boudinot) Randall
605 Mason Drive
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012
Dear Ms. Randall:
This is in further response to your letter and subsequent telephone
call to you from Mr. Brad Patterson, of the White House, concerning
the Title IV, Indian Education Act, projects at Broken Arrow,
Oklahoma.
We appreciated the opportunity to review your detailed presentation
and viewpoints expressed in your letter. Mr. Lloyd Gaskins, Program
Specialist, of our office called you on October 4, and discussed
further steps to provide Title IV technical assistance to Indians
in Broken Arrow. Per his conversation, the Oklahoma Indian Education
Association is funded by this office to provide this assistance.
In regards to reimbursement for your advocacy efforts over the past
three years, we regret we are unable to be of assistance in reimburs-
ing you. Present staff members are not aware of a commitment, nor
would they have been able to do SO. I regret this misunderstanding.
In regards to the Part A public school project, it appears that all
nonjudicial courses have been followed. We share with you the
frustration of the slowness of resolving issues. The use of the
equipment still has not been resolved and is still under discussion.
We will hope for a resolution of the apparent conflicts which exist
so that the needs of Indian students may be addressed. We hope a
cohesive and supportive atmosphere will emerge both on the part of the
Indian community and the total community.
Concerning your Part B proposals, due to limited funding we were able
to fund only one out of every four proposals submitted. Since this
is a competitive process with published rules and regulations, we
cannot make a commitment to fund outside our procedures. However,
we do urge your organization to enter this competitive process with
another proposal.
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Thank you very much for your time and energy expended. I hope your
family health problems have improved. Despite the frustration and
disappointments, we wish you and your organization well as you work
on behalf of American Indian youth.
Sincerely,
& Job Pay
S. Gabe Paxton, Jr., D.Ed.
Acting Deputy Commissioner
Office of Indian Education
cc: Mr. Brad Patterson, White House,
Mr. Lee Antell, Part A, OIE
Ms. Gwen Shunatona, Part A, OIE
Mr. Lloyd Gaskins, Part B, OIE
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September 7, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO:
GABE PAXTON
OFFICE OF
FROM:
BRAD PATTERSON
Here is another letter from Mrs. Randall.
If you think that an answer should come from the
White House, please draft a response for my signature.
But it may be in this case that you should respond
directly, since this is a matter within HEW's purview.
If you agree, kindly send a response with a copy to me.
Thank you.
August 25, 1976
Mr. Milton E. Mitler
Deputy Special Assistant
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Mitler:
This is in reply to your letter dated August 4, 1976 relative to
Part A, Title IV Indian Education Act of 1972.
Since you were advised that Mrs. Anne Coleman Glenn (member of
NACIE) first brought our problems to the attention of the Office
of Indian Education, perhaps you could therefore obtain a copy of
her report for me. However, to my knowledge, Ms. Glenn has never
been to Broken Arrow, and I have personally
never met her.
Further, you state that the Office of Indian Education had provided
substantial technical assiglance to the Broken Arrow Public School
District and to the parent committee as well. OIE sent project
officer Chuck Emery to Broken Arrow three times and each time while
with our committee agreed we were right and should proceed with
what we were doing. He would ask that we document everything and
kept telling us to "keep up the good work". He advised the committee
that when he was with the school officials he had to tell them they
were doing great. What kind of "technical assistance" is this?
Our people have had enough double standards of this so-called justice.
Mr. Emery told Supt. Oliver that the OIE would not take legal action
against the school and at this point the superintendent became very
dictatorial in his role and we appealed to Wm. G. Demmert, Jr. and
the Native American Rights Fund, Inc. for legal assistance.
We have been unable to comprehend why we must bear the expense,
frustration, humiliation and the problem itself, thus, becoming the
"bad, militant Indians" in this community while the LEA continue to
break the rules and regulations, defy the Federal Government and
yet have no penalty imposed upon them. Meanwhile our children are
denied an education and a "right to read" due to ridialous loopholes
and non-enforcement of the law.
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Mr. Milton E. Mitler
August 25, 1976
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Mr. Mitler, we ask that you take the time and interest to look
at this situation from our standpoint. We have tried the slow,
legal process although within a year this program will most
likely be phased out.
We have been advised that we could take the school board to court
and most likely win but the only sentence would be a slap on the
wrist and they would be told to "not do this anymore". Many of
our Indian parents in this community would be able to purchase
school clothes and supplies comfortably if we were reimbursed
only for the postage, secretarial duties, stationery, documentation
of copies, travel, long-distant telephone calls and consultant
fees over these past three (3) years. And, at one time we were
advised that we would be reimbursed by OIE; however we have never
received a dime from the LEA nor the OIE.
Further, we have been denied an opportunity to examine the school
records and proposal (school copy) of Title IV. I have been
unable to obtain a copy of a letter dated April 19, 1976 to
Chief Claude Cox, Muscogee Nation (Creek Tribe) which supposedly
awards all Title IV Part A equipment from the Broken Arrow program
to them. The Indian Parent Committee recommended to Wm. Demmert
that all the Title IV equipment be removed from the Broken Arrow
School District and placed where Indian children would benefit
from the $63,000.00 worth of educational items. There is no
program benefitting Indian children in Broken Arrow and if the
superintendent has stated so, he is lying again.
I met with a group of Indian parents just last evening and they
all state their children are having reading problems with no hope
of help and are just being "passed" in school. I have spoken with
them and committed myself that I would indeed find help. Please
don't let me down. If you cannot, or will not help, it has been
suggested that we send out a call for assistance from the American
Indian Movement. This suggestion is the result of many months
of frustration and closed doors for these parents. It is no wonder
higher education is out of the question for such a high percentage
of our Indian youth when they cannot even read Secondary level.
Enclosed is an article which appeared in this weeks local news media
and makes your suggestion that we approach our local education
officials regarding federal assistance hardly a solution in this
community.
Mr. Milton E. Mitler
August 25, 1976
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Repeatedly, we have witnessed Supt. Oliver ordering school board
president, Earl Simmons, to sit down and observe when one of our
committee members directed questions directly to Mr. Simmons.
We realize schools cannot be forced to apply for federal funding;
however, they should have to provide certain standards and
provisions such as the one-to-one tutoring, remedial academics
(where needed) and other parental cost items that Title IV would
have provided once a school has applied and the grant approved.
I am enclosing a copy of our last Title IV-B proposal that was
rejected. With the resources of the federal government we are
requesting that some one with the expertise to correct, and/or
amend, or prepare a new proposal SO that we may apply one final time.
As stated before, the reasons for the original rejection are not clear
and was viewed only as a highly competitive program
I
would
like for you to see first hand just how impossible it is for our
"grassroots" Indians to be honest, truthful and remain interested
with a fair chance to be funded. It is getting more competitive and
political all the time. Perhaps we are too forthright.
My time personally will be limited in that my Mother has cancer and
demands much of my time. I would like however to talk with you as
it is very difficult to write all that has taken place here in the
last three years.
For all the technical assistance the OIE claims to have given, take
a long look at the end results. What have they accomplished or
really done. Basically, they stated we have rights, and the rules
and regulations, but no way to enforce them. IF the LEA misuses or
misspends the funds they will be sent a letter of reprimand.
We have asked for an audit June 2, 1975. Seven months later it
actually took place. We had hoped federal auditors from out of
state would conduct the audit. Now we are told the audit has been
finalized (since my last letter) and yet you state the preliminary
findings are being drafted. Is there any wonder we are suspicious
and doubtful of everything and everyone. There is obviously a
breakdown of communication (or none at all) in that we are told one
thing and apparently you are told another.
Again, we ask that you look into this situation and apply yourself
as an individual, your reliable sources and general professionalism.
Yours very truly,
Okemah R.Randall
Okemah (Boudinot) Randall
605 Mason Drive
Broken Arrow, Okla 74012