THURSDAY, February 1, 2006

Dear Leadership Utah Graduate —

You are cordially invited to attend a State Scholars Initiative training for business and community leaders on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Board of Regents Building, 60 S. 400 W. (The Gateway). Lunch will be served; if you have special dietary needs, please let us know.

Background & Overview
Utah Scholars is a simple, low-cost, high-impact program that motivates students to complete rigorous high school courses so they will be well prepared for college and employment.

Basic Elements of Utah Scholars
Utah Scholars brings business and community leaders into junior high and high school classrooms to motivate students to complete a rigorous course of study in grades 9-12.

The program is designed to educate students about the benefits of working hard in school. Among other things, it focuses on the income potential students can expect if they complete a rigorous core in high school and then go on to complete either an associateís or a bachelorís degree.

Business and community leaders are invited to partner with educators and parents to provide ongoing academic and financial support to students in participating schoolsóeverything from incentive programs for students, to mentoring and tutoring services, to scholarships and employment opportunities for students who obtain Utah Scholar status.

As a sponsor of Utah Scholars, your business or community organization will realize numerous benefits, including:

ï An opportunity to work with other companies and school leaders to collectively bring about measurable change.

ï The chance to improve the future workforce in your local community.

ï Improved employee morale from helping deserving high school students improve their academic achievement.

ï Positive public relations for your company from your association with the program.

We invite you . . .
We invite you to partner with the Utah K-16 Alliance in this exciting program for Utah students. If your business or organization has any interest in participating in, or sponsoring, Utah Scholars, you may obtain more information by visiting utahscholars.org, or by contacting us directly.

Please RSVP to Lauren Stimpson Oviatt, Utah Scholars Program Coordinator by phone (321-7154) or e-mail lstimpson@utahsbr.edu.


Barry Brundage
SVP, Wells Fargo Private Client Services
Leadership Utah Alumni Chair