When: Ongoing educational sessions to start Spring 2008
Where: Malphrus Construction Company, Inc.
http://www.malphrus.com/
Who: Construction crew employees
What: From Controller and SCACPA member Bruce Kenner, CPA:
I work for a construction company headquartered near Bluffton/Beaufort. We have about 1,000 employees and would love our employees to learn more about financial literacy. Another area you may want to consider when “searching for opportunities” is the public library. I know that my Beaufort County branch library periodically provides seminars of interest to patrons.
From Allison Caldwell after calling Bruce for more information:
They’ve never offered anything like this before, so it’s no immediate rush, but he'd like to explore setting up a program of a dozen or more generic topics to gauge interest, then schedule sessions preferably on a Saturday so that it’s a non-paid event. The company is willing to rent a local facility and provide refreshments. With further support he's willing to eventually present himself. Very nice guy – seems genuinely concerned and wants to do something positive to educate and benefit his employees long-term.
How: Confirm interest and availability with staff liaison Allison Caldwell at acaldwell@scacpa.org. I’ll put you in touch with Bruce for more details and provide additional resources as available.
Suggested topics: Good credit habits, reducing/eliminating debt, balancing a checkbook, preparing a home budget, saving for the future, etc.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
HARTSVILLE - Spring 2008: Bank employees
When: Ongoing educational sessions to start Spring 2008
Where: Heritage Community Bank, Hartsville
Who: Bank employees (50-60% participation expected among approximately 40 employees)
What: The bank hopes to start an ongoing Financial Literacy program for their employees with topics to include proper use of credit, retirement plan savings, household budgeting, funds needed for retirement, etc. They are asking for SCACPA’s help with planning suggestions, speakers/presenters and reference materials.
VP of Operations Shannon Morrison was referred to us by SCACPA member Marvin Odom, CPA.
How: Confirm interest and availability with staff liaison Allison Caldwell at acaldwell@scacpa.org. I’ll put you in touch with Shannon for more details and provide additional resources as available.
Where: Heritage Community Bank, Hartsville
Who: Bank employees (50-60% participation expected among approximately 40 employees)
What: The bank hopes to start an ongoing Financial Literacy program for their employees with topics to include proper use of credit, retirement plan savings, household budgeting, funds needed for retirement, etc. They are asking for SCACPA’s help with planning suggestions, speakers/presenters and reference materials.
VP of Operations Shannon Morrison was referred to us by SCACPA member Marvin Odom, CPA.
How: Confirm interest and availability with staff liaison Allison Caldwell at acaldwell@scacpa.org. I’ll put you in touch with Shannon for more details and provide additional resources as available.
CATAWBA CHAPTER CPE - May 2008
When: Friday, May 16, 2008
Where: TBA
Who: CPE attendants at a special session presented by SCACPA’s Catawba Chapter
What: Chapter officers seek an area Ambassador to provide a 20-30 minute Financial Literacy presentation during lunch. Jared Cottrell from AICPA will be the CPE leader that day.
How: Confirm interest and availability with staff liaison Allison Caldwell at acaldwell@scacpa.org. I'll put you in touch with Catawba Chapter officers for more information.
Where: TBA
Who: CPE attendants at a special session presented by SCACPA’s Catawba Chapter
What: Chapter officers seek an area Ambassador to provide a 20-30 minute Financial Literacy presentation during lunch. Jared Cottrell from AICPA will be the CPE leader that day.
How: Confirm interest and availability with staff liaison Allison Caldwell at acaldwell@scacpa.org. I'll put you in touch with Catawba Chapter officers for more information.
COLUMBIA - April 2008: Middle School students
When: 7am-2pm Friday, April 11, 2008
Where: Dent Middle School Gymnasium,
2721 Decker Boulevard, Columbia 29206
Who: Middle school students
What: Richland District 2 Annual Career Fair
Globalization of Careers: Personal Pathways to Success
Career Fair organizers seek industry-specific business professionals to participate. This might be a good team effort for two or more Ambassadors to join together, or split the time between morning and afternoon.
How: For more information or to register as an exhibitor, contact:
Joyce Simons, 803.699.2750 x.72198 or jsimons@dm.richland2.org
Sylvie Golod, 803.699.2750 x.72167 or sgolod@dm.richland2.org
Please confirm participation with Allison at acaldwell@scacpa.org
Suggested topics: Varied career choices and salary potential within the profession, financial literacy basics no matter what career they choose
Directions:
From Charleston: Take I-26 West to I-77 North to Charlotte. Take exit 12 to Decker Blvd. Continue down Decker Blvd. through 6 traffic lights. School is on the left at the intersection of North Trenholm Rd. and Decker Blvd.
From Greenville-Spartanburg: Take I-26 East to I-20 East to Florence. Take Exit 74, Two-Notch Rd. Turn right onto Two-Notch Rd. Go to second light and turn left onto O’Neil Court Rd. At the next light turn right on to North Trenholm Rd. Extension. Dent is on the left at the intersection of North Trenholm Rd. and Decker Blvd.
From Florence: Take I-20 West to Exit 74, Two-Notch Rd. Turn right onto Two-Notch Rd. Go to second light and turn left onto O’Neil Court Rd. At the next light turn right on to North Trenholm Rd. Extension. Dent is on the left at the intersection of North Trenholm Rd. and Decker Blvd.
Where: Dent Middle School Gymnasium,
2721 Decker Boulevard, Columbia 29206
Who: Middle school students
What: Richland District 2 Annual Career Fair
Globalization of Careers: Personal Pathways to Success
Career Fair organizers seek industry-specific business professionals to participate. This might be a good team effort for two or more Ambassadors to join together, or split the time between morning and afternoon.
How: For more information or to register as an exhibitor, contact:
Joyce Simons, 803.699.2750 x.72198 or jsimons@dm.richland2.org
Sylvie Golod, 803.699.2750 x.72167 or sgolod@dm.richland2.org
Please confirm participation with Allison at acaldwell@scacpa.org
Suggested topics: Varied career choices and salary potential within the profession, financial literacy basics no matter what career they choose
Directions:
From Charleston: Take I-26 West to I-77 North to Charlotte. Take exit 12 to Decker Blvd. Continue down Decker Blvd. through 6 traffic lights. School is on the left at the intersection of North Trenholm Rd. and Decker Blvd.
From Greenville-Spartanburg: Take I-26 East to I-20 East to Florence. Take Exit 74, Two-Notch Rd. Turn right onto Two-Notch Rd. Go to second light and turn left onto O’Neil Court Rd. At the next light turn right on to North Trenholm Rd. Extension. Dent is on the left at the intersection of North Trenholm Rd. and Decker Blvd.
From Florence: Take I-20 West to Exit 74, Two-Notch Rd. Turn right onto Two-Notch Rd. Go to second light and turn left onto O’Neil Court Rd. At the next light turn right on to North Trenholm Rd. Extension. Dent is on the left at the intersection of North Trenholm Rd. and Decker Blvd.
MYRTLE BEACH - February 2008: Business Educators
When: Thu-Sat, February 21-23, 2008
Where: Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach
Who: Members of South Carolina Business Education Association (SCBEA)
What: SCBEA Annual Convention, http://www.scbea.org/
Approximately 200 business educators representing a cross section of educational levels from middle to post-secondary will gather for a weekend of fact-finding, gathering information and having fun. These are the persons who influence the purchasing decisions for equipment, software, textbooks and fund-raising activities for the business education departments in their respective schools and districts. These SCBEA members are eager to meet and to review the materials you have to offer. SCBEA has specifically asked if any SCACPA members would be available to present an “interest session” during this conference.
How: Confirm interest and availability with staff liaison Allison Caldwell at acaldwell@scacpa.org. I’ll put you in touch with Exhibitor Coordinator Peggy Bozard for more details.
Suggested topics: Financial Lit resources for students of all ages (to include AICPA resources, potential classroom presentations, school-wide financial lit efforts like partnering with PTAs for parent training, etc.), specific SCACPA resources for Accounting educators (to include scholarships, student and educator memberships, etc.)
Where: Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach
Who: Members of South Carolina Business Education Association (SCBEA)
What: SCBEA Annual Convention, http://www.scbea.org/
Approximately 200 business educators representing a cross section of educational levels from middle to post-secondary will gather for a weekend of fact-finding, gathering information and having fun. These are the persons who influence the purchasing decisions for equipment, software, textbooks and fund-raising activities for the business education departments in their respective schools and districts. These SCBEA members are eager to meet and to review the materials you have to offer. SCBEA has specifically asked if any SCACPA members would be available to present an “interest session” during this conference.
How: Confirm interest and availability with staff liaison Allison Caldwell at acaldwell@scacpa.org. I’ll put you in touch with Exhibitor Coordinator Peggy Bozard for more details.
Suggested topics: Financial Lit resources for students of all ages (to include AICPA resources, potential classroom presentations, school-wide financial lit efforts like partnering with PTAs for parent training, etc.), specific SCACPA resources for Accounting educators (to include scholarships, student and educator memberships, etc.)
CHARLESTON - February 2008: College students
When: Any Monday evening in February (except 2/4)
Where: Strayer University
Who: College Accounting students
What: SCACPA On Campus Champion Damon Hilton seeks a CPA to speak to his class on a Monday evening in February. Class period runs 6-10pm, and he’s willing to block off an hour or so during that time for an informal presentation.
How: Confirm interest and availability with staff liaison Allison Caldwell at acaldwell@scacpa.org. I’ll put you in touch with Damon for more details and provide additional resources as available.
Suggested topics: Potential careers within the profession, suggested courses of study, landing an internship, benefits of SCACPA and AICPA student membership
Where: Strayer University
Who: College Accounting students
What: SCACPA On Campus Champion Damon Hilton seeks a CPA to speak to his class on a Monday evening in February. Class period runs 6-10pm, and he’s willing to block off an hour or so during that time for an informal presentation.
How: Confirm interest and availability with staff liaison Allison Caldwell at acaldwell@scacpa.org. I’ll put you in touch with Damon for more details and provide additional resources as available.
Suggested topics: Potential careers within the profession, suggested courses of study, landing an internship, benefits of SCACPA and AICPA student membership
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Welcome, SCACPA Ambassadors!
SCACPA Ambassadors are committed to sharing their knowledge and expertise to make a positive difference in the lives of others. With a mission to increase financial literacy for all South Carolina citizens, SCACPA Ambassadors are active in seeking teachable moments for children and teens, young adults, singles, families, seniors -- anyone who might benefit from better financial habits.
Whether speaking to business or civic groups, attending a high school career fair, contributing as an expert to local media or presenting an object lesson to children, hundreds of opportunities surround us every day.
Here on The Ambassador Update blog you'll find public presentation requests, suggestions for making connections in your own community, tips for making timely media pitches and resources for creating a persuasive message for any audience.
By posting comments and questions, you can brainstorm and share with other Ambassadors what works, what doesn't, and creative inspiration for making a positive impact.
We also want to recognize a job well done, so please let us know as connections are made and we'll post your accomplishments here for all to see. Not only will this help us track the success of this program and provide appropriate press coverage, but hopefully also inspire and encourage others to get involved as well.
Thank you for being a SCACPA Ambassador -- we appreciate your commitment to the profession, your association and the cause of financial literacy. Now go forth and prosper!
Whether speaking to business or civic groups, attending a high school career fair, contributing as an expert to local media or presenting an object lesson to children, hundreds of opportunities surround us every day.
Here on The Ambassador Update blog you'll find public presentation requests, suggestions for making connections in your own community, tips for making timely media pitches and resources for creating a persuasive message for any audience.
By posting comments and questions, you can brainstorm and share with other Ambassadors what works, what doesn't, and creative inspiration for making a positive impact.
We also want to recognize a job well done, so please let us know as connections are made and we'll post your accomplishments here for all to see. Not only will this help us track the success of this program and provide appropriate press coverage, but hopefully also inspire and encourage others to get involved as well.
Thank you for being a SCACPA Ambassador -- we appreciate your commitment to the profession, your association and the cause of financial literacy. Now go forth and prosper!
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