2017 Jumptart National Educator Conference

MFEC is offering two scholarships for Montana Teachers (PreK-12) to attend the Jump$tart National Educator Conference, November 3-5, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

 

What, When and Where?

This conference, November 3-5, 2017 in Washington, D.C., offers classroom educators an opportunity to see, learn about, and try financial educational resources to integrate immediately into current lesson plans; to attend informative financial education workshops under three different strands—advocacy, curriculum/content, and personal growth; to meet with leaders from finance and education; and to network with colleagues from across the country.

View the conference details: http://www.jumpstart.org/nec17.

How to apply for the scholarship

To apply for one of two MFEC scholarships that will cover the registration fee ($425) and transportation (up to $575) applicants must submit the following in letter format: (limit of 2 single spaced pages).

1. Applicant’s name, position, school (with a brief description of responsibilities).

2. Number of years of teaching.

3. Titles of courses taught during the past three years. Please specify which courses include personal finance.

4. Statement describing how the applicant anticipates using the information from the conference in their classroom.

5. Attach a letter from administrator with approval to attend the conference.

6. Submit application to Megan Vincent, mvincent2@mt.gov, by Friday, September 29, 2017.

How does the applicant share what was learned with the MFEC and other educators?

Applicants are asked to share what they learned with two follow-up activities.

1. Write a short article for CTE e-newsletters highlighting one concept you learned and will be implementing directly into your classroom to be shared with Montana CTE secondary educators. Due by December 1, 2017.

2. Pick of the following two options:

a. Prepare a presentation to share what you learned at the conference during one of the quarterly MFEC Board meetings (December 2017, March 2018, or June 2018). May be done in person in Helena or via technology.

b. Prepare and facilitate a workshop using the material learned at Jump$tart at an in-state professional development opportunity as agreed to by the MFEC Executive Board. Due by June 30, 2018.

Penny Money Matters For Montana Women Conference In Billings

On August 23, 2016, Montana’s Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Monica J. Lindeen will bring women together for a free, one-day workshop to talk about money: no financial experience necessary.

At Penny, attendees will learn about how women think, spend, and invest money differently. They’ll also get the chance to build their own financial confidence and skills through practical breakout sessions designed to meet the needs of women at different stages-of-life.

 Sign up to stay in touch about Penny HERE!

 

The Penny conference will be hosted at the MSU Billings Library. At Penny, attendees will build financial confidence, competence, and networks through:

  • Inspirational and energizing personals stories from people who have made life-changing financial decisions;
  • Practical break-out sessions from designing budgets to salary negotiation;
  • Discussions on the unique strengths of women who invest, and how to avoid fraud; and
  • So much more (check it all out here.)

Register today!

 

Three New Projects Funded By Wfm In 2015

The Women’s Foundation of Montana (WFM) funded three new projects throughout 2015 with a focus on financial capacity building: the Prosperity Club (sponsored by Rural Dynamics), Start Smart wage negotiation and financial education workshops for young women, and the upcoming Penny Conference for women in Missoula, MT on January 20, 2016.

Prosperity Club is a group of highly motivated, goal-oriented individuals and their families who come together to give and receive support from their peers who share in the same goals of family financial security, to increase their skills and knowledge, and to take part in a free, family-style meal. RDI staff and guest speakers from the community provide educational presentations, information on resources in the community and referrals.

Start Smart workshops prepare college women who are approaching the job market with the confidence, knowledge, and skills they need to negotiate salaries and benefits. This AAUW-MT Grant Project supports Montana Governor Bullock’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Task Force mission to eliminate the gender pay gap in Montana. Nationally and on average, women presently earn 78 cents for every dollar that a man earns. In Montana the average is between 67 cents to 71 cents, well below the national average. This project, funded for another year by a second grant from the Women’s Foundation of Montana provided workshops during the last academic year (2014-15) and is also providing workshops during the current 2015–16 academic year. Additional project funding was also received from the Montana Governor’s Commissioner of Higher Education (OSHE), the Presidents’ Offices at MSU and UM, and the MSU Women’s Center.

The Penny Conference will be held in Missoula, Montana on January 20, 2016 at the University of Montana School of Business Administration. This conference focuses on helping women grow their wealth one penny at a time. This free event will run from 7 am to 5 pm.

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It’s inspiring to see these events available to the women of Montana. Thank you, Women’s Foundation of Montana, for providing enriching financial educational programs throughout our state!

Save The Date The Penny Conference Money Matters For Montana Women

On January 20, 2016, Montana’s Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Monica J. Lindeen will bring women together for a free, one-day workshop to talk about money: no financial experience necessary.

At Penny, attendees will learn about how women think, spend, and invest money differently. They’ll also get the chance to build their own financial confidence and skills through practical breakout sessions designed to meet the needs of women at different stages-of-life.

 Sign up to stay in touch about Penny HERE!

 

The Penny conference will be hosted at the University of Montana’s School of Business Administration in Missoula. At Penny, attendees will build financial confidence, competence, and networks through:

  • Inspirational and energizing personals stories from people who have made life-changing financial decisions;
  • Practical break-out sessions from designing budgets to salary negotiation;
  • Discussions on the unique strengths of women who invest, and how to avoid fraud; and
  • So much more (check it all out here.)

Want to stay in touch on Penny and be first-in-line when registration opens? Sign up here.

Interested in being a part of Penny? Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Email esamhammer@mt.gov for more information.

 

 

Conversations With The Fed Understanding Inflation

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is hosting an educational community event in Great Falls, MT about inflation.  The event, Conversations with the Fed: Understanding Inflation, is a great opportunity to learn about this key element of our economy. 

 

Part of the Federal Reserve’s mandate is to promote price stability. How are price stability and inflation measured? What factors affect inflation? And why is price stability important for the economy?

Join Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Senior Vice President and Director of Research Sam Schulhofer-Wohl on September 30 at 6:30pm in Heritage Hall at Great Falls College MSU for answers to these questions. Doors will open at 6:00 pm.

Interested in attending? Register HERE.

Scholarships Are Available For Upcoming Jumptart National Educator Conference

We love an opportunity to further financial education, so we’re happy to share this scholarship opportunity offered through National Jump$tart to attend their National Educator Conference!

 

 

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Through the generosity of two national Jump$tart partners — Experian and U.S. Bank — scholarships for Pre-K through 12th grade classroom teachers are available to attend the Jump$tart National Educator Conference, Nov. 6-8, 2015, in National Harbor, Md., just outside of Washington, D.C.

Learn more about the conference at www.jumpstart.org/nec15

The scholarship covers registration for the conference,  six meals (from Friday evening through Sunday noon), two nights in a private room at the Gaylord National Resort & Conference Center, and materials and full participation in the conference.

Click HERE for details and how to apply.

Serving Our Rural Veterans Barriers Challenges And Needs

The Army OneSource Resource Center Combat to Communities Web Events feature top experts in planning and delivering programs and
services that provide support for Service members, Veterans and their Families.

Each web event is a ninety-minute presentation, with expert discussions and interactive components designed to advance state and local efforts.

Targeted to state and local policy makers, association leaders and key volunteers, programs directors and collaborative community efforts.

Serving Our Rural Veterans: Barriers, Challenges and Needs

Recent research shows an increase in the number of rural Veterans, to include a growing rural, female Veteran population.

As Service members reintegrate into rural communities, it is vital that local agencies and providers partner to identify their barriers, challenges and needs in order to build support and services that adequately serve our Military community.

Join this FREE web event to explore issues impacting rural Veterans and strategies to build a community of support and care to address their needs.

Presenters will explore:

  • Rural Culture: A History of Service to the Nation
  • Changing demographics of rural Veterans
  • An increasing female Veteran population
  • Challenges and barriers impacting access to services
  • Strategies and resources to support rural Veterans

Want to participate? You can register or invite someone to participate HERE.

A Point In Time Survey Because Everyone Counts

On January 29th, at 6:30pm we invite you to join Challenge Helena in the “point in time” survey in partnership with the United Way of Lewis and Clark Area. We will gather on the lower level of the Carroll College Commons (directions here), then disperse throughout assigned neighborhoods in Helena to conduct community canvasing on the night of January 29th. This effort is a part of a national campaign (learn more here). We will conduct a 15-20 question survey and make sure that “Everyone Counts.”

3 reasons we are doing this to address Homelessness:

  1. The Practical Reason: Because the total number of individuals and families that we count is directly connected to the amount of federal funding distributed. The federal government distributes funding to organizations in our state and community that work hard every day to alleviate poverty and homelessness. It is important that they receive the appropriate and adequate amount of funding to sustain and grow their work.
  2. The Philosophical Reason: Because the way that we define the problem determines the scope of our imagination for creative solutions. By conducting a comprehensive survey, we will be able to paint an increasingly realistic picture of the scope of homelessness in our community and contribute to the conversation locally and nationally about how we define homelessness and, in turn, imagine and implement solutions.
  3. The Real Reason: Because everyone counts. Volunteers matter because we can never have enough community champions to advocate for those experiencing homelessness. Most important, the people that we are seeking to count- veterans, children, families, men and women young and old – are part of our community and they matter.

Training is required; contact Penny Cope at 406-841-2846 or pcope@mt.gov to arrange training or with any questions.
www.challengehelena.org

 

Conversations With The Fed The Federal Reserve Act

Why was the Federal Reserve formed 100 years ago? Are you curious about the evolution of the Fed’s roles and responsibilities over time? Ever wonder how the Federal Reserve Bank cities were chosen? What exactly does the Federal Reserve Act say about the Fed’s roles in areas like monetary policy, discount window lending, and banking supervision? And what part does the Helena Branch play in fulfilling the responsibilities of the Federal Reserve? For answers to these questions and more, join Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Niel Willardson at the Helena Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis on August 5 for an educational presentation on the Federal Reserve Act in commemoration of the Fed’s Centennial.

Click here for a sneak preview of Niel’s presentation.

Prior to Niel’s presentation at 7:00 pm, there is an optional building tour:

6:00 pm Building Tour Participants will view the Bank’s collection of Montana art, enjoy historical exhibits and will also visit the Cash area. While the Cash department will not be operational at this time, the tour concludes with an informative video of the Cash operations.

 August 5 7:00 pm Register here
The event is free, but seating is limited. Those interested in attending must register for the event. Walk-in visitors will not be accepted. Doors for the event will open at 5:45 pm. If you plan to attend the tour, please arrive by 6:00 pm.

Register here