Archive for ‘Finance’

Does Accountability Scare You?

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

March 9th, 2011 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

San San Sy, Project Coordinator – Charity Central

Please note that this session will be recorded!

Find your way on the road to accountability. This interactive workshop will explore accountability practices of registered charities and non-profit organizations. Using a self-diagnostic tool, you will assess your organization’s current accountability practices and start to develop an action plan. A toolkit containing a self-diagnostic pack, a handbook, tip sheets and checklists will assist you. Be prepared to surprise yourself with the accountability practices that your organization may already have.

If you are a board member, Executive Director or a senior manager of a non-profit or charitable organization, this workshop is for you.

Revised January 12th, 2011: A poster for this session is available here in Word format and here in PDF format .

Participating RISE Locations (updated Mar 8th, 2011 at 1:27 PM):
Arrowwood Municipal Library
Bow Island Municipal Library
Delia Municipal Library
Medicine Hat Public Library
Millarville Community Library

ADDED April 26th, 2011
Here is a recording of this videoconference session



Survey for Library Staff

Does Accountability Scare You?

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

February 17th, 2011 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

San San Sy, Project Coordinator – Charity Central
Find your way on the road to accountability. This interactive workshop will explore accountability practices of registered charities and non-profit organizations. Using a self-diagnostic tool, you will assess your organization’s current accountability practices and start to develop an action plan. A toolkit containing a self-diagnostic pack, a handbook, tip sheets and checklists will assist you. Be prepared to surprise yourself with the accountability practices that your organization may already have.

If you are a board member, Executive Director or a senior manager of a non-profit or charitable organization, this workshop is for you.

Revised January 12th, 2011: A poster for this session is available here in Word format and here in PDF format .

PARTICIPATING RISE Locations (updated Jan 14th, 2011 at 11:10 AM):
Brooks Public Library
Claresholm Municipal Library
Foremost Municipal Library
Okotoks Public Library
Vulcan Municipal Library

Survey for Library Staff

Building Your Own Personal Retirement Plan

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

November 18, 2010
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Presented By: Joanne Metzger, Investment and Retirement Planner
Hosted By: Lethbridge Public Library

Everyone needs a roadmap to help you plan for retirement. How much money do you need? How do you figure that out? What’s important in building a plan?? Remember a retirement plan must consider your lifestyle and priorities before any planning can begin. Join Joanne Metzger, Investment and Retirement Planner as she walks through what to consider when building a plan that’s right for you.

This program will only be available at the following libraries: Brooks Public Library, Lethbridge Public Library, Okotoks Public Library, Picture Butte Municipal Library, Bassano Memorial Library, Raymond Public Library, Champion Municipal Library, and Hays Public Library.

Cutting Out Lattes to Meet Long-term Goals (or Budget really isn’t a four-letter word!)

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

October 28, 2010
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Presented By: Joanne Metzger, Investment and Retirement Planner
Hosted By: Lethbridge Public Library

It is amazing what learning to budget can do for reaching your goals. Everyone’s budget should consider your budget “personality” and what’s important to you. Learn what’s important when budgeting, things to make the process easier and what the end result can be. Join Joanne Metzger, Investment and Retirement Planner as she walk you through some budget concepts.

This program will only be available at the following libraries: Brooks Public LIbrary, Lethbridge Public Library, Okotoks Public LIbrary, Picture Butte Municipal Library, Graham Community Library (Ralston), Raymond Public Library, Champion Municipal Library, and Hays Public Library.

So Which is Best??? – Pay Down Your Mortgage or Invest???

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

September 23, 2010
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Presented BY:: Kendra Jensen, Mortgage Specialist and Joanne Metzger, Investment and Retirement Planner
Hosted By: Lethbridge Public Library

Join Kendra Jensen, Mortgage Specialist and Joanne Metzger, Investment and Retirement Planner as they walk you through what to consider when you are deciding whether to pay down your mortgage or invest. This lunch hour session will give you lots of food for thought so you can make the decision that works best for YOU!

This program will only be available at the following libraries: Brooks Public LIbrary, Lethbridge Public Library, Okotoks Public LIbrary, Picture Butte Municipal Library, Taber Public Library, Raymond Public Library, Champion Municipal Library, and Hays Public Library.

Investment Strategies with Derek

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Tuesday July 27, 2010
7:00 – 8:30 PM

Speaker: Derek Foster
Hosted by: Okotoks Public Library

Learn the investment strategies of Canada’s youngest retiree, Derek Foster. His simple investing approach allowed him to become a millionaire by his mid-30s – and his strategies can be followed by anyone. Take this rare opportunity to learn these strategies as they are revealed by Derek in person – and ask him any questions you want. This presentation may change your financial future!

This program will be available at: Brooks Public Library, Okotoks Public Library, Hanna Municipal Library, Drumheller Public Library, Carbon Municipal Library, Irricana Municipal Library

Investment Strategies with Derek

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Monday July 26, 2010
7:00 – 8:30 PM

Speaker: Derek Foster
Hosted by: Okotoks Public Library

Learn the investment strategies of Canada’s youngest retiree, Derek Foster. His simple investing approach allowed him to become a millionaire by his mid-30s – and his strategies can be followed by anyone. Take this rare opportunity to learn these strategies as they are revealed by Derek in person – and ask him any questions you want. This presentation may change your financial future!

This program will be available at: Lethbridge Public Library, Okotoks Public Library, Graham Community Library (Ralston), Standard Municipal Library.


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