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Socialpreneur Leadership Course Class 001 Graduates

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You’re invited to the Socialpreneur Leadership Course Graduation/Guest event December 1, 2009.

Come celebrate with Tucson’s newest Socialpreneurs!

- See how 6 local business owners and non-profit leaders are reshaping their enterprises to be more collaborative and sustainable.

- Find out why“social problems” represent the greatest source of economic opportunities for our time and how you can profit from them.


WHEN

Dec 1, 2009 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Tuesday)

WHERE
49er Club Association Club House
12058 Claim Jumper Square
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School District Hits Jackpot with Upscale Consignment Shop

Sequel's Consignment Shop

Sequel's Consignment Shop

Schools are always raising money for books, supplies, equipments, etc. The same is true for schools in Arizona’s Amphitheater School District.

However, what makes this school district unique is something I recently learned about while eating lunch at my most recent Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon.

The Amphitheater School District has implemented the principles of empowerment and Social Entrepreneurship to create a Cash Machine.

Instead of focusing on bake sales and car washes that only generate a few hundred bucks at a time. The schools in this district have forged alliances with each other and their community to start Sequels, an upscale Consignment boutique.

Sequels offers it’s clients the best in reused name brand fashion at reduced prices. Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Chicos, Hollister are just a few of the brands you’ll find on their racks.

Community members that like name brand clothes, love discounts and appreciate the idea of supporting area high schools shop at Sequels religiously.

This business model has Sequels shoveling in so much cash until they are in the process of looking for a larger location.

The money earned by Sequels will be used to design 21st century classrooms fully equipped with Smart Boards, projectors and internet capability.

Now this is what I call fundraising.

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Education for Social Entrepreneurs

The world is Your Classroom

So exactly where does one go to learn how to change the world? Really, anywhere in the world he or she chooses.

There are several opportunities to learn about Social Entrepreneurship by finding and filling needs in your own neighborhood.

SE Education is more about being in action and creating results as opposed to simply passively hoping some great guru will come along and teach you something.

In all reality, the world doesn’t need “changing” because there is nothing “wrong” or “right” about it. The world just is…period. As a SE your work is to assist others in find opportunities that allow them to fulfill on the dreams, goals, and desires that are most important to them.

Now, this may mean assisting or supporting others in an effort to do some things differently. However, this is not about changing them or their life, or the world, it is simply about being present to support the natural growth and development of humanity.

I’ve seen many people profess to be SEers but they are only out to fight against something they don’t agree with (again nothing “wrong” here). However, there power is  limited to their anger or frustration.

Full power, self-expression and freedom become available when the  mind and heart are  set upon being in the action of allowing  one’s natural goodness to unfold in a way that adds value to your life and lives of others.

You may look for opportunities to make a difference in many ways. You may travel the world, pay close attention to current events, attend seminars, participate in personal development programs or attending a major university.

The key is to find a need and fill it in true win-win-win fashion. The people you serve win, you win, and the world as a whole wins.

The list below will give you an idea of some of the schools that provide social entrepreneurial education. CAUTION: If you’re serious about making a difference consider the avenues above before you mortgage you future at a major school.

Noting wrong with school, I strongly believe in education, and even hold a Master’s degree. However, I’ve seen it used as a hideout and an excuse for inaction.  If you see a need that can be filled now.  Get to work!

There is no need to procrastinate your greatness.

Nevertheless, the schools below all offer Social Entrepreneurship programs. Visit their sites, visit the campuses, call admissions and let me know what you you liked or disliked. I’m eager to learn about your experience.

Alfred University
Austin Peay State University
Babson College
University of California, Los Angeles
Case Western Reserve University
Clarkson University
Colorado State University
Concordia University
University of Dayton
East Carolina University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Georgetown University
Grand Valley State University
Harvard University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
Kennesaw State University
University of Kentucky
La Salle University
Loyola College in Maryland
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Missouri-Kansas City
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Northwestern University
University of Oklahoma * GO SOONERS!
University of Oregon
Saint Joseph’s University
Samford University
San Diego State University
The University of Texas at Austin
Wake Forest University
Washington University
Warwick Business School

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