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The Ivy Leaf & Public Relations Reports Alpha Kappa Alpha Theta Theta Omega Chapter Saturday, January 3, 2004
1. Ivy Leaf Magazine:
We are preparing to send three articles inclusive of Sandy Elaine Stafford's Ivy Beyond the Wall article to the Ivy Leaf Magazine.
2. AKA/TTO Public & Private Websites:
Attach eb is a business carb with our website abbresses.
3. Theta Theta Omega Chapter Publicity:
Congratulations to the Money Matter$ Committee on getting publicity for their
December 13,2003 event.
2 / December 18, 2003
The LAS VEGAS SENTINEL-VOICE
Financial seminar teaches in, outs of money
By Lis Pierres Str eater Sentinel-Voice
To say money matters can x viewed in several ways, jut for a group of high school ;tudents taught by members jf Greek organizations, it was lown to specifics.
Alpha Kappa Alpha So- ority Inc., Theta Theta Dmega Chapter, and Omega Jsi Phi Fraternity Inc., Kappa Ki Chapter sponsored their ifth-annual “Money Matters •inancial Seminar" for high- Farm Insurance agent, choolers on Saturday, at the Community College of Southern Nevada, West Charleston Campus.
“I was so pleased about he turnout with all the young >eople," said Billie Rayford, resident of AKA Sorority nc.
“I think that this is an ex- ellent opportunity to get
them to become aware and informed consumers and future wealth builders, putting them on the right track to making good financial decisions," Rayford said.
. The program featured a series of workshops, including credit and debt management; employment skills; scholarships and financial aid; and understanding the tax system.
Leon- Pearson, a State
greeted each individual entering the seminar and handed them a grain of mustard seed.
“You are trailblazers today," Pearson said. “If you look around, many oh the things we are going to talk about, we are establishing a foundation for things that you won't get involved with for some time. As you go to
“We are asking each individual to look at the mustard seed and compare it to your brain," Pearson said. “The brain weighs approximately
roung participants listen intently during a forum at Saturday’s Economic Summit put on by the Las Vegas chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Omega Psi Phi fraternity. work, remember that half of future. No matter what your the people 18 to 65 never income bracket is or the type save any money. It’s impor- of job you have.” tant that you learn to save and A story came with the invest your money for the mustard seed.
three pounds. The mustard seed is miniscule in weight. The mustard seed, however, can grow up to be a large lifeproducing plant. The brain power that you have should be able to be an incredible resource, remembering that the brain stops growing around the age of 15, but the learning capacity continues to grow.”
Pearson challenged students to allow their brains to be raised to the next level, not accepting the minimal standards.
“If we use the faith of a mustard seed as we apply that to our financial future, then we have opportunity to be successful ecpnomically.”
Citibank Corp.’s LaSonya Maxie led the workshop on credit and debt management,
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Ivy LeafZPublic Relations Committee:
Annette Craighead
Virginia Ingram
Ethel Archibald
Quin Rivers
Marion Burns
Sharon Savage
Domini Calloway
Diane Stith
___ Nadine Reid-Hill
Rosalind Williams
______Jacquelyn Sweetner Caffey, Chair
Greeks — (Continued from Page 2) introducing students to credit and trust that goes with repayment of loans and credit card balance.
Another lesson learned by students is that it is important to invest in themselves by raking 10 percent of earnings and applying that to some type of savings plan for future use.
Henry Thomas of Makenzie and Thomas Financial Services conducted the workshop examining tax issues. He told students President Lincoln was responsible for establishing tax system during the Civil War as a way of funding the war. Today, the dollar, legal tender, is for al “debts, public and private and is not backed by any collateral, but comes with a promise to pay back a debt sometime in the future,” Thomas said.
Sharon Savage of Child Protective Services conducted the employment skills workshop. She emphasized involvement in school or
Alpha Kappa Alpha member Billie Rayford leads a forum at the Economic Summit.
Rayford, area superintendent of the Clark County School District, taught the scholarships and financial aid workshop. Students were taught budgeting their money is important. Students were told to seek out scholarship information from counselors, community organizations, non-profit entities and busi-
community activities that broaden the student. The ability to speak clearly, concisely and with command is an important skill, Savage said.
“Networking demonstrates that students can be team players,” she said. ‘Resumes should be proof read for accuracy. Arrive early for job interviews. Research the company to know what value you can add to the company and remembering to follow up your job interview with thank you note.”
nesses.
Research to know what financial assistance is available. This goes a long way to securing funding Rayford said.
Kaweeda Adams, a parent attending the seminar stated, “I think it’s very beneficial for our young people to learn about credit and debt management so they can understand the whole picture about their finances and position themselves for financial security.”
AKAs, Omegas praise 6th financial summit
Special to Sentinel-Voice
For the sixth consecutive year, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host their Economy Summit/Money Matters seminar. Established in 1998 as a way to educate minorties and minority groups in particular, on managing money and creating wealth, the seminar has blossomed into that has something for everyone.
Via a series of training workshops covering myriad financial topics, from real estate investment to starting a business, the annual summit educated and empowered attendees to pursue their financial goals.
This year’s seminar will be no different. Set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Charleston campus of the Community College of Southern Nevada, Building B, it will eature instruction from financial and educational professionals on such topics as managing credit and lowering debt, applying for college scholarships and financial aid, preparing for and mastering the job interview process, choosing the right credit card and resolving legal issues surround credit.
Piesenters include State Farm Insurance Agent Leon Pearson, Lasoma Maxie of Citibank’s Community Banking Relations department, Mike Holcomb and Enoch Wong of New York Life and Brian Ferguson CLU, managing partner of New York Life, Tina Rimmey, senior accountant at the Monte Carlo Hotel-Casino, and Daryl Daniels, assistant comptroller at the Bellagio, will discuss the various job opportunities available in the accounting industry. Urban Chamber of Commerce President Hannah Brown will deliver the keynote address.
Both the AKAs and the Omegas expressed excitement about the event.
It is imperative that we educate our youth about the importance of good credit and managing finances,” said Kaweeda G. Adams, co-chair for the event for the Theta Theta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha. “The Economic Seminar sponsored by these two outstanding organizations demonstrates the commitment each organization shares in the financial education of our community.”
Timothy McElroy, co-chair for the Kappa Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi added, “According to the U.S. Commerce Department, minority purchasing power in 2000 was projected at $1.3 trillion. That figure will only grow; therefore, it is necessary that we educate and empower citizens in our community on using their money to empower themselves.”