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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>For those of you who may not receive this…there are some really
good suggestions in the body of this email to address this time of economic downturn
and possible enrollment decreases<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Be well, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:blue'>Lorraine <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
color:windowtext'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext'> ExchangeEveryDay
[mailto:exchangeeveryday@ccie.com] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 17, 2009 5:32 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> lkk@mycccc.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Opportunity Abounds<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#666666'>March 17, 2009 </span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
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the alphabet by which you may spell character.</span></i></strong><b><i><span
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<em><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Johann Kasper Lavater</span></em><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Dennis
Vicars has upbeat advice on dealing with current economic challenges in his
article, "<a href="http://mail.ccie.com/go/eed/3184"><strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Times are Tough... and
Opportunity Abounds!</span></strong></a>" in the new issue of<strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> Exchange</span></strong> (March/April
2009). Here is an excerpt from this article that can be read in its
entirety at <a href="http://mail.ccie.com/go/eed/3184">ChildCareExchange.com</a>.<br>
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"Hard times are just that — hard. For most, sticking their head in the
sand and ‘waiting this thing out’ is a plan of survival. For others,
keeping your head up with eyes wide open for opportunities is a chance to
succeed abundantly. Here are a few opportunities, which might be available:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Staff is on board with a full understanding of
the financial demands and current economic reality of the
school/center. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>All staff is committed to absolute excellent
service, school/center cleanliness, and frugality.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
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school/center on a daily basis — both internally and externally.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>All operational procedures are analyzed for
greater efficiency with marketing activities tracked daily.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Vendor contracts are reviewed for possible
reductions or renegotiation, including landlords.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Vendors are on board with increased quality, especially
janitorial.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Parent communication is increased through
personal contact and Internet communication.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>The program is interviewing for higher-quality
staff.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>You offer ‘enhancement’ part-time schedules
for parents losing jobs.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>As director/owner, daily marketing is your
number one priority. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>You increase the number of ancillary services
offered to help families (i.e., morning coffee, ‘free’ parent’s night
out, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>You increase weekend events at the
school/center such as organizing a job fair for parents.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>You become politically active at the local
level.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>You increase your school/center’s profile
through community activities with staff participation.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>You personally attend various community groups
as the ‘expert’ in early care and education.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>You commit to being a little bit better in
everything you do instead of being the best in one thing.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
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vendors.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
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to families, where possible.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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href="http://mail.ccie.com/go/eed/3185"><strong><span style='font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Exchange Stimulus Package — Time Running Out</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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on March 5 we announced the $10,000 "<strong><span style='font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'><a href="http://mail.ccie.com/go/eed/3185">Exchange
Stimulus Package</a></span></strong>". <strong><span style='font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Exchange</span></strong> and our advertising
partners, Community Playthings, Teaching Strategies, Inc., and Kaplan Early
Learning Company invite you to share your ideas on the steps your program
can take, big and little, to start reversing the downturn — one family, one
neighborhood at a time. In your next staff meeting, hold a brainstorming
session on what you can do to support each other, to help families weather
the storm, and to assist small businesses in your community to start
growing. We will award the 10 organizations contributing the most creative
ideas with $1,000 gift certificates. Then tell us about your best "<strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://mail.ccie.com/go/eed/3185">Make Change Happen</a></span></strong>"
idea on our web site by March 20, 2009.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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In the classroom, or on the playground, it’s portable, self contained, and
very affordable. Plumbing is NOT required. Have hot & cold running
water when you need it where you need it. Ideal for hand washing with young
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