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University of Tennessee CSEE

Earlier this year, our own Executive Director Frank Graffeo was chosen to participate in the Consortium for Social Enterprise Effectiveness at the University of Tennessee. The title may be a mouthful, but the opportunity for Frank — and the School — is great. This is a 10-month program designed to help nonprofit leaders apply business practices to their organizations. There are a couple of dozen participants from many different types of groups. So far it’s been “a wonderful learning experience” that ought to pay big dividends both in the short-term and over time, says Frank. His tuition is being funded largely by contributions from board members and other friends of the School. “I’m most grateful,” he adds.


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The Burger Benefit

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The Joy of Music School got four nights “on stage” at one of Knoxville’s premier restaurants in August – and made the most of it. We were part of the Kobe Burger Mondays at the Orangery series, in which the restaurant generously donates $5 to charity for each American Kobe beef burger it sells. Over the course of the month, scores of volunteers, board members and friends of the School (new and old) enjoyed a fun night out and delightful live music. “We were impressed with the turnout, and the musical guests thrilled everyone,” says Rebecca Bonano, the Orangery’s catering sales manager. So, too, DID the burgers. Many thanks to the Orangery for supporting our School!