First Command Educational Foundation Announces Volunteer Training.Speakers Bureau Conference Scheduled for May 7-9 FORT WORTH, Texas Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas, 18th-largest city in the United States[1], and voted one of "America’s Most Livable Communities. -- First Command Educational Foundation has announced plans for a spring Speakers Bureau training conference May 7-9 in Fort Worth, Texas. "We're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. volunteers who love to teach and motivate others to succeed," said Johnna Hicks Hicks , Edward 1780-1849. American painter of primitive works, notably The Peaceable Kingdom, of which nearly 100 versions exist. , presentation specialist of the foundation. "Joining the Foundation's Speakers Bureau is a great opportunity to teach sound financial principles that can help others make their dreams come true." The Foundation uses certified See certification. volunteer speakers to deliver the presentations and conduct the courses. At the Speakers Bureau training conference, volunteers will receive the instruction and support needed to be an effective speaker for the Foundation. They will learn about the Foundation's procedures and policies, meet the Foundation staff, receive training on presentation information, and explore important financial topics. On the final day, each attendee at·tend·ee n. One who is present at or attends a function. See Usage Note at -ee1. attendee Noun a person who is present at a specified event Noun 1. will complete their certification by delivering a portion of a presentation. Every step of the way, the Foundation will have current, experienced speakers available who will share their insights and personal experiences. Vickie Mauldin, executive director of the Foundation, said "speakers are needed all across the country, but the Foundation has a strong need for speakers in the Fort Worth area, as well as female and Spanish-speaking volunteers." All Foundation materials and services are provided worldwide at no cost to the public. All services are made possible through public donations of cash, stocks, employer matching gifts and other marketable Marketable are securities that can be easily converted into cash. Such securities will generally have highly liquid markets allowing the security to be sold at a reasonable price very quickly. assets. Having a professional staff of volunteers is paramount to providing these free services (O.Eng. Law) such feudal services as were not unbecoming the character of a soldier or a freemen to perform; as, to serve under his lord in war, to pay a sum of money, etc. See also: Free . Speakers Bureau volunteers do not receive any compensation for service, but they are reimbursed for travel, lodging Lodging or holiday accommodation is a type of accommodation. People who travel and stay away from home for more than a day need lodging mainly for sleeping. Other purposes are safety, shelter from cold and rain, having a place to store luggage and being able to take a and meals. The majority of current speakers came to the Foundation with a wide variety of financial planning Financial planning Evaluating the investing and financing options available to a firm. Planning includes attempting to make optimal decisions, projecting the consequences of these decisions for the firm in the form of a financial plan, and then comparing future performance against expertise as well as public speaking experience. Regardless of a speaker's level of experience, the Foundation staff will provide all necessary training. "Please join us in our pledge to help individuals and families understand what they can do to achieve financial success," Mauldin said. "First Command Educational Foundation and the people we serve need your help." If you are interested in becoming a volunteer member of the Speakers Bureau, contact Johnna Hicks at (817) 569-2758 or toll free at (877) 872-8289, ext. 2758. The registration deadline for the May conference is March 30. First Command Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. It was founded in 1983 and serves the public through three separate programs: scholarships, financial education presentations, and professional development courses for financial counselors and educators. For more information regarding First Command Educational Foundation, go to www.firstcommand.org, or e-mail edufoundation@firstcommand.org. |
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