Business and Education Together
In its 17th year, Best B.E.T. (Business and Education Together) has provided over $247,000 to develop classroom projects which address enrichment of the curriculum and promotion of student self-esteem, learning and motivation.
Partnering with Claremont Sunrise Rotary, Kiwanis Club of Claremont, Rotary Club of Claremont and the University Club, the Claremont Chamber of Commerce sponsors Best B.E.T. annually, accepting applications in September of each year.
Referred to as “mini grants”, each educator may request a maximum of $250 for his or her school project, however, a team of four teachers can combine their maximum grant amounts to receive more money towards a common goal. This year, over sixty applications were reviewed by a committee with a representative from each organization, culminating in the award of forty grants. Grants are awarded on a point system, the maximum achievable being on whether the application:
Fully addresses the objectives of the Mini Grant program in a clear and concise manner.
Answers each question with a logical convincing description, including appropriate details and evidence.
Fully describes plans to carry out the proposed project in a manner which assures improvement of daily learning of all students.
During the school year $25,000 representing approximately 40 mini grants will be awarded to local educators both in the public and private sectors during special presentations at their schools. Students will benefit from a vast range of the school curriculum as a result of the BEST BET program, ranging from, “Chefs in the Classroom”, at Chaparral; “Frogs! Frogs! Frogs!” at Mountain View; “Lights, Camera, Action! In Kindergarten” at Sumner/Danbury; “Lacrosse comes to El Roble”; “German Wintermarkt” at Claremont High; “DNA Base Pair Basics & Tracing Traits” at Our Lady of the Assumption School; “ Tolerance” at Oakmont; “Remediating Early Reading Issues” at Sycamore to “Manipulatives for Balancing Equations” at San Antonio High.
The Claremont Chamber acquires the funds it donates for Best B.E.T. exclusively from the Education Classic Golf Tournament held annually. For 2008 the tournament will be held May 5th at Western Hills Country Club, Chino Hills.
Thanks go out to all sponsors, with your help our children will connect with others, show growth and hopefully prosper with their knowledge for many years to come.
If you would like to contribute to this program, play or provide sponsorship in the annual golf tournament, please contact the Chamber.
