JA Board meeting 22 November 2011 HP premises

 Approval of the agenda  Approval of the minutes from May 30, 2011  Recognition of Honorary Chairperson – Dimi Panitza JA Board meeting 22 November 2011

 Welcome of new Board members  Perspective applicants JA Board meeting 22 November 2011

 Review of JAB application under JEREMIE 009/5 Potential for expanding JA portfolio outreach Engaged as a partner in four partners consortium Secured support from university program partners Secured support from mentors Prepared program modules and curricula for training of entrepreneurs Conducted meetings with partners Results JA Board meeting 22 November 2011

 Budget and financial report (see attachment)  JA-YE Europe and JAW update New JA Worldwide entity registered in July 2011 JA-YE Europe negotiating fee protocol for Europe New fee structure begins July 2012 JA-YE Europe (or ROC – regional operating center) is to pay annual fee equal to 1% of the gross revenues from all the member nations in their region The new fee scheme for Europe to be decided in the beginning of 2012 JA Board meeting 22 November 2011

Goals for academic year  Development of strategy for the next three years (JAB staff strategy meeting – Dec 2011 and proposal to be followed by a Board meeting)  Program portfolio: development and priorities in view of cooperation with MEYS national goals Elementary programs – excellent prospects, no competition, best practice, challenges High school programs – best brand programs, legacy impact, opportunities for new add-ons related activities, change in sponsors priorities University program – high interest, higher cost per student, short term outcomes, investment potential  Broader community outreach programs – trainings for teacher qualification and regional structures; HP LIVE (micro enterprise institute); etc. JA Board meeting 22 November 2011

Goals for academic year  Activity and event portfolio Several branded core JA events – MFD, Youth Business Forum “Rising stars” Review of potential and format  Project development – EU and national funding Opportunities for international impact and network Need for upfront investment  Fundraising opportunities and goals Core business fundraising (America for Bulgaria Foundation, BCAF, etc.) Events (corporate and institutional partners) Projects (different EU and public institutions grant opportunities, e.g. Norwegian Embassy, Albanian Foundation for Development, etc.) Revenue generating activities  Staff development Personal development Alumni in-kind support JA Board meeting 22 November 2011

 Presentation by Bulgarian Charities Aid Foundation  Next Board meeting JA Board meeting 22 November 2011