Hello, My name is Don Lee and I am a high school junior involved with the Junior State of America (JSA). JSA is a non-profit organization run totaly by students all accross the united states. As a state cabinet member in the southern california region I am the telecommunications director. It is my job to setup and weekly update webpages about JSA. It has come to my attention that JSA would benifit greatly if it had a mailing list. It would make it easier for the leaders and members to communicate eficiently. However to establish a mailing list it requires money, and as a students we do not have the funds to start a mailing list. Therefore we need to find an individual, organization, or company who would be willing to become our sponsor. If it is possible that you, your organization, or your company would be willing to provide us with a mailing list we would truly be greatful. If it is possible for anyone to sponsor our club with a webpage please contact me at my private address [log in to unmask], because I do not follow this discussion group. Thank You. Below I have included a brief discription of JSA. Professor Ernest Andrew Rogers, the founder of the Junior Statesmen of America, felt that the best way to learn about and develop an understanding and appreciation of our democratic system was to partake in it first hand. This principle of education though participation is the foundation upon which the Junior State of America was built upon. The Junior State has established it’s own internal governmental structure and elects and appoints students to run every aspect of the organization. This allows students to gain an understanding first hand, how government really works. There are numerous political organizations for high school students that attempt to teach young people about government, democracy, and current events. However while students do play large roles in some organizations, the vast majority of them are really run by adults. The Junior State is distinctly different in this regard. It is the largest student run high school nonpartisan political organization in the country. Its elected and appointed student leadership determine the course of the organization every step of the way. Our leaders bring about out organization’s successes and failures. Professor Rogers felt that the best way to learn whether our system is to try it yourself and see what works and what does not. Democracy must be experienced in order to be appreciated and understood. Our student leaders are therefore given as much freedom as possible to steer the organization in the direction they feel is best. It is their sincerest dedication to the organization and endless work that prevents it from going astray. Every decision made in the Junior State is made by someone who is directly or indirectly entrusted by the members to make that decision. The success of every aspect of the state from the conventions to the chapters affairs program, all depend on the wisdom and dedication of these student leaders Traditionally , the Junior State has found the best possible people to be it’s leaders – people with experience, wisdom, leadership skills, and tremendous dedication. Every member of the Junior State needs to understand that it is up to them to make sure this tradition continues. The Junior State is a democracy; it is up to the people to ensure its success. Sincerely, Don Lee SC Telecommunications director North Hollywood High School Chapter President ************************************************************* I AM THE CENTER OF MY UNIVERSE EVERYONE ELSE IS EITHER A STAR, A BLACKHOLE, OR AN INSIGNIFICANT SPECK OF USELESS MATTER © The Otakunizer E-Mail [log in to unmask] http://members.tripod.com/~Otakunizer *************************************************************