September 2008 eNewsletter

Dear Friends:

As summer comes to an end and our students head back to school, I want to let my constituents know that September is "College Savings Month." College can be expensive, but it is the investment of a lifetime. This fall, many students plan to apply to colleges and universities, and some will need help in affording higher education.

Saving money-- little at a time--goes a long way toward helping to pay for tuition and living expenses. The key to paying for college expenses, which continue to increase, is to start saving now. Please visit the Democratic Caucus' 'Preparing for College' website for tips and information on paying for higher education: http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/issues/studentcenter/

I wish everyone a good start to the coming school year.

Sincerely,

Wilmer Amina Carter

In This Issue : What Makes September Special? - Besides September marking the end of the summer, and the beginning of the fall, did you know that it is also National Hispanic Heritage Month? Scholarship Winners Honored at State Capitol - On August 6, Assembly Member Carter joined fellow legislators in addressing a group of high-achieving high school students from all over the state. Assembly Member Carter Hosts High School Students in Capitol - On August 1, Assembly Member Carter hosted Clifton Jordan Alexander of Cajon High School; Brandon Ellsworth of Fontana High School; Timyesha Nelson of PAL Charter School in San Bernardino; and Robert Brayan of Fontana High School. Fontana Job Fair Showcases Employment Opportunities - On July 26, the Fifth Annual Community Assistance Resource and Job Fair brought together government agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions and employers to showcase employment resources available to the public. Assembly Member Carter had a booth at Jack Bulik Sports Pavilion. Rialto Student has Sacramento Leadership Experience - Eisenhower High School student Samantha Duarte participated in the 2008 Sacramento Leadership Experience, a conference in early August presented by Excellence in Presentations. Legislative Updates - In the 2008 legislative calendar year thus far, Assembly Member Carter has had several bills signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Assembly Member Carter Welcomes Six Summer Interns to the Team Carter District Office - For the summer, Assembly Member Carter selected six new students to join Team Carter, and work in the district office. Assembly Member Carter Welcomes Two Interns to the Capitol Staff in Sacramento - There are two new additions to Assembly Member Carter's Capitol Office. Charlie Lawlor joined Team Carter as part of the Sacramento Semester Program, a joint program between the California State University and the State Capitol. Carter in the Community - Photographs from around the district.