The Society of Free Enterprise

As we struggle to understand the cost, we have gained a much greater appreciation of the value.

We have the responsibility, as Americans, to protect and preserve our free enterprise system.  In this tiem of crisis, our young people are watching our collective response as this economic situtation continues to unfold.  What we do right now will demonstrate to them our values and our commitment to their futures.  Children will follow where adults lead them.  The choice, then, becomes ours.

One way to help our young people understand and appreciate the tremendous value of our system of commerce is through Junior Achievement (JA).

Junior Achievement is about the American dream.  It's about the entrepreneural spirit.  It's about free enterprise.  Please think about the lasting impact you can have on thousands of young people...and millions of dreams.

Many people like you - who have thrived in the free enterprise system - share this vision with Junior Achievement and have been looking for a wya to help perpetuate the system for future generations.

Please join or increase your membership in JA's Society of Free Enterprise.  There are four levels of membership in The Society ranging from $25,000 to $1,000.  Your contribution can be made as a one-time gift or over your lifetime.

For more information about The Society of Free Enterprise or planned giving contact: Junior Achievement of Greater Reading and Lehigh Valley at 610.373.3500 or email.

"Junior Achievement has been a part of the Graffius family since 1974.  My daughter Kim joined the program that year and the next year I was invited to be the first woman business person on the Board.  We have watched the program evolve over the last 30 years and it now reaches millions of young people worldwide opening their minds to their potential and preparing them for the workplace.  there is a group of Community Leaders who have committed to support JA through the Society of Free Enterprise.  I invite you to join us at one of the membership levels that fits your budget to make a difference in our workforce of tomorrow."

     ~ Sandy Graffius, Controller, County of Berks, Founding Member, Society of Free Enterprise

Founders: 
  Lisa M. Ciotti, Esq.
  Sandra L. Hoffman
  Anthony F. Grimm
  Robin Costenbader-Jacobson
  Dr. James E. Morrell
  P. Michael Ehlerman
  James W. Pruzinsky, CPA
  Alan B. Carman, CPA
  Mark N. Wolfe
  Patricia A. Schuster
  Sandra M. Graffius
  Howard O. Beaver, Jr.
  Irvin Cohen