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1 CALIFORNIA C O N N E C T I N G C O M M U N I T I E S 2010 California Hall of Fame Live on Comcast Hometown Network Honoring Extraordinary Californians The Spirit of California Awards were presented by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver, during the fifth annual Hall of Fame tribute honoring California s legendary trailblazers who embody the Golden State s innovative spirit. The California Hall of Fame is a great way to honor amazing Californians whose dedication, determination and courage have helped shape this state, said Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. continued on page Dreamers Challenge Scholarship Winners Sarah Nicole Williams & Thomas Anderson Keller The California Museum, home of the California Hall of Fame, partnered with Comcast to challenge California high school seniors to tell us how their dream would leave a lasting mark on the state, nation and the world at large. Seeking out California s next generation of trailblazers, like Walt Disney, Cesar Chavez and Alice Walker, the Dreamers Challenge Scholarship asked students to think creatively by submitting paintings, poems, video productions, music, essays or whatever format that allowed them to best answer the challenge in their own distinct voice. In response, The California Museum received over 200 thoughtprovoking, imaginative entries from all over the state. continued continued on on page page 44 DECEMBER 2010 ISSUE: California Hall of Fame Dreamers Challenge Comcast California California Hall of Fame continued Dreamers Challenge continued APAPA & Comcast Computer Center....6 Vision New America Black Men Honor Comcast C-SPAN Rolls into California

2 C O M C A S T C A L I F O R N I A COMCAST CALIFORNIA 2010 As we prepare for 2011, Comcast California reflects on the milestones of 2010 that made tremendous impact in the lives of millions of Californians. Comcast California s commitment to our communities is reflected throughout the year in our investment in youth, education, volunteerism, and broadband/digital initiatives (partial list shown). Comcast CA Leaders & Achievers Comcast California gave over $200,000 of scholarships to 175 lucky Northern California high school seniors to fulfill their dreams of a higher education at a special ceremony at the State Capitol. Cable in the Classroom Comcast donated more than $1.2 million worth of video and High Speed Internet services to over 3,000 California schools. Comcast Cares Day One of the largest singleday corporate volunteer initiatives in the Nation, with more than 60,000 Comcast volunteers participating on this annual day of service. In California, more than 3,000 employees, family and friends volunteered 22,000 hours at 14 California schools creating safer, cleaner and better environments for thousands of children to learn and prosper. 2

3 D E C E M B E R COMCAST CALIFORNIA 2010 continued Comcast Digital Connectors Teaching youth digital literacy and leadership skills is instrumental to the success of our State. The Comcast Digital Connectors program launched in Stanislaus County and is coming to communities throughout Northern California in Comcast Connecting Businesses Supporting small and micro businesses with the tools to grow their businesses through technology, Comcast California opened computer centers with partner Anew America in the Fruitvale District in Oakland and downtown San Jose, and in East Palo Alto with partner Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center. Comcast Investment in School2Home Ensures students and parents are equipped both in school and home with computers, training, and support to succeed. School2 Home is a comprehensive program to assist low-performing California middle schools in implementing cost-effective, technology-based strategies to improve student educational outcomes and digital literacy. These strategies center on providing each student with a computing device to use in the classroom and at home with his or her family. 3

4 C O M C A S T C A L I F O R N I A 2010 California Hall of Fame Live on Comcast Hometown Network continued from page 1 For the first time ever, Comcast Hometown Network aired a live broadcast of the ceremony honoring the 14 extraordinary men and women who were presented with the Spirit of California Award. The inductees were: Governor-Elect Jerry Brown, accepted on behalf of his father, inductee Governor Edmund G. Pat Brown Blockbuster film-maker James Cameron Silicon Valley visionary investor John Doerr The family of A. P. Giannini, father of modern banking and founder of Bank of America Country music legend Merle Haggard Author and activist Anne Lamott Former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz Historian Kevin Starr The family of businessman and philanthropist Levi Strauss Screen and music icon Barbra Streisand Celebrated artist Wayne Thiebaud Comedienne Betty White International tennis champion Serena Williams Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg The 2010 inductees join 51 fellow Californians who have made extraordinary accomplishments in science, philanthropy, sports, business, entertainment, literature, fitness, technology, activism and politics. Conceived and initiated by Governor Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver in 2006, the California Hall of Fame highlights a broad range of accomplishments achieved by California residents who have not only broken barriers in their field or talent, but have also impacted the world with their courage, determination and creativity. I am so honored to be able to recognize this incredible roster of people who are not only an inspiration to me but to others across California and beyond, said First Lady Maria Shriver. They represent the diversity, innovation and creativity that overflow from our amazing state. The broadcast, with co-hosts Lisa Ling and E! News Jason Kennedy, is now available on Comcast On Demand at Channel One>Get Local>Comcast Hometown Network>California Hall of Fame. 4

5 D E C E M B E R Dreamers Challenge Scholarship Winners continued from page 1 The Northern California Grand Prize winner is high school senior Sarah Nicole Williams, who attends Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton. Her heartfelt essay detailed the successful implementation of a program to provide California s foster care children with a bit of Christmas comfort and was entitled, A Blanket of Their Own. The Southern California Grand Prize winner is high school senior Thomas Anderson Keller, who attends Granite Hills High School in El Cajon. His inspiring essay recounted his personal mission to encourage students to excel in math and science courses and was entitled, Where Have All the Students Gone? First Lady Maria Shriver, along with Johnnie Giles, Vice President, Government Affairs for Comcast California, presented both Sarah and Thomas with a $5,000 scholarship for college at a press conference prior to the California Hall of Fame celebration. Comcast is proud to once again aid the mission of the California Hall of Fame and First Lady Maria Shriver in saluting the Dreamers Challenge scholarship winners, said Giles. Comcast has a long history of supporting education and building tomorrow s leaders, and that is why we re pleased to partner with the California Hall of Fame to honor these students golden dreams for the Golden State. We are thrilled to share the excitement and weight of this historic moment with Comcast s viewing audience of over 2 million subscribers. To witness the collective wisdom, creativity and innovation of these individuals is to truly be an inspired and proud American. Claudia French Executive Director The California Museum The winners and honorable mentions will each receive a letter from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger congratulating them for their achievement. The honorable mention winners are: Northern California Samantha Billings, Oroville Joseph Cartwright, Antelope Catherine Chen, San Jose Alex Darrow, Auburn Monika Darwish, Sacramento Sarah Dittmore, Danville Tam Duong, San Jose Katherine Leigh, Granite Bay Ariana Wong, Rocklin Vishal Yadav, Fremont Southern California Kristen Albers, Bakersfi eld Daniella Camarillo, La Cresenta Chelsea Carpenito, El Cajon Anna Casalme, Chino Cardy Huyhn, Long Beach Juliet Johnson, Long Beach Sandy Le, San Bernardino Maggie Montague, Fallbrook Jaclyn Valdez, Corona Julissa Villatoro, Los Angeles Jocelyn Wong, Chino 5

6 C O M C A S T C A L I F O R N I A APAPA & Comcast Computer Center Opens The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA) opened its national headquarters office in Sacramento in December. APAPA had plenty to celebrate, including an announcement from Johnnie Giles, VP Government Affairs Comcast California, of a two year $50,000 Comcast Foundation grant for the newly created APAPA and Comcast computer center housed within the new headquarters. The grant also supports APAPA s digital literacy programs to serve its 8,000 members, including its college chapter, interns, small business owners and the community-at-large. Vision New America Receives Comcast Foundation Grant Ralph Martinez, Comcast Area Vice President South West Bay, presented Vision New America with a $20,000 Comcast Foundation grant to expand its successful Youth Leadership and Civic Engagement (YLCE) program. The funds will support the program that recruits, trains, and places high school and college students in government offices to provide them with an opportunity to gain insight and exposure to governmental affairs and public policy; to build bridges between the community and public officials; and to encourage Asian Pacific Islanders and other underrepresented groups to participate in mainstream politics and community service. Comcast is proud to partner with Vision New America to invest in our future leaders, stated Martinez. There is no greater investment than the investment in the education of our youth. This year s class of interns of 24 students (20 local high school and 4 college students), a majority of whom have Asian and/or Latino/Chicano ancestry, interned in the offices of U.S. Congressman Mike Honda, U.S. Congressman David Wu, Assembly Member Paul Fong Assembly Member Joe Coto, Assembly Member Jim Beall, Assembly Member Sandré Swanson, Senator Elaine Alquist, Senator Joe Smitian, Senator Ellen Corbett, San Jose City Council Member Ash Karla, San Jose City Council Member Kansen Chu, and Strong Neighborhood s Initiative of the City of San Jose. Vision New America is a non-partisan, non-profit, grassroots organization established in Silicon Valley in 1996 to promote the civic participation of underrepresented ethnic groups, starting with the Asian Pacific American (APA) community. For more information about VNA visit Vision New America Presents Award to Comcast V ision New America bestowed upon Comcast its Corporation of the Year award for its significant contribution to the growth and sustainability of the mission and vision of Vision New America. With the support of Comcast, we have been able to impact hundreds of students who now serve in leadership roles throughout Northern California from City Mayor s to Board of Education, stated Lilliana Li, Executive Director,Vision New America. We value the tremendous contribution of Comcast, from employees volunteering their time to mentor students, to your investment in the growth of the organization. 6

7 D E C E M B E R Black Men of the Bay Area Honor Comcast The 100 Black Men of the Bay Area presented its highest honor the 2010 Corporate Achievement Award to Comcast at its 22nd Annual Awards Gala in San Francisco. During 2010, Comcast played a vital role working with the 100 Black Men to inspire and mentor youth throughout the Bay Area. In addition, Comcast supports the organization s mission to improve the quality of life within our communities, and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans. 100 Black Men of America, Inc. seeks to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing their diverse talents to create environments where children are motivated to achieve, and to empower people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve. In the photo, left to right: Carl Hackney, 100 Black Men of Bay Area Board Member Dwight Grayson, Comcast-Philadelphia Stephen Alexander, Comcast-East Bay Ellis Foots, Comcast-East Bay Ken Maxey, Comcast-Government Affairs Director of East Bay Dennis Jones, Comcast-Director of Tech Ops Sacramento George Mageria, Comcast-East Bay Derek Jamison, Comcast-Sacramento Thomas W Piggee II, Comcast-Region 7

8 C O M C A S T C A L I F O R N I A New C-SPAN Digital Bus Rolls into California COMCAST CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS TEAM Scott Adams Government Affairs Manager, North Bay (707) Scott_Adams5@cable.comcast.com Philip Arndt Director of Government Affairs, Sacramento, Central Valley and South Valley (209) Philip_Arndt@cable.comcast.com Linda Crayton Senior Director of Government Affairs (925) Linda_Crayton@cable.comcast.com Johnnie Giles VP of Government Affairs (925) Johnnie_Giles@cable.comcast.com John Gutierrez Director of Government Affairs (925) John_Gutierrez@cable.comcast.com First stop for the C-SPAN Digital Bus was Modesto California to allow the Comcast Digital Connectors the opportunity to be the first to tour the new 45 customized Prevost coach. The Comcast Digital Connectors experienced C-SPAN s unique public affairs content across high-tech platforms, such as HD-TV, the Internet, and radio, encouraging customers to follow Washington, your way. The hands-on demonstrations feature the C-SPAN Video Library and the network s social media offerings, with special resources for civics teachers and their students. C-SPAN Digital Bus toured throughout Northern California with over 600 students having the unique experience to tour the bus. Lennies Gutierrez Director of Government Affairs, Peninsula and South Bay (408) Lennies_Gutierrez@cable.comcast.com Jack Hall Manager of Government Affairs, South Valley (559) Jack_Hall2@cable.comcast.com Alice Kessler Director of Government Affairs, North Bay and West Bay (415) Alice_Kessler@cable.comcast.com Ken Maxey Director of Government Affairs, East Bay (510) Ken_Maxey@cable.comcast.com Lee-Ann Peling Director of Franchising (415) LeeAnn_Peling@cable.comcast.com Sam Rodriguez Director of Statewide Government Affairs (916) Sam_Rodriguez@cable.comcast.com For mailing list updates, or to receive an electronic copy of this newsletter, please contact Lori Herington at or Lori_Herington@cable.comcast.com 8 COMCAST CALIFORNIA Publisher: Andrew Johnson, California Regional Vice President of Communications Editors: Lorena Hernandez, California Director Community Investment/Communications Lorena_Hernandez@cable.comcast.com Lori Herington, California Education Project Coordinator Lori_Herington@cable.comcast.com

Two Lucky High School Students receive $10,000 founders Scholarship

Two Lucky High School Students receive $10,000 founders Scholarship c o m c a s t CALiforniA c a l i f o r n i a ComCast California Government affairs team c o n n e c t i n g 2010 Comcast California Leaders & Achievers Honored 175 high school seniors named Comcast Leaders