“Nothing in this world is so powerful as an idea whose time has come.”
  - Victor Hugo

The FPA of Greater Phoenix celebrates Financial Planning Week and the value of financial planning by sharing powerful ideas, financial decision-making tools and information that enables individuals to exercise their rights to live life on their terms in the pursuit of happiness.
   

Local Financial Planning Week events are scheduled below.

Financial Planning Week 2008 – Plans Announced, Volunteers Needed

 This year our chapter is developing three initiatives to touch the community with the best in class of unbiased, objective, and professional financial literacy during Financial Planning Week, October 6-12.  You can plan an important part by sending your interest in helping to Mciribassi@bankerstrust.com

 1.  3^rd Annual Capitol Days scheduled for October 6 & 7.      We are looking for the following volunteers:

· Workshop Presenters

· One-on-One Financial counselors (for 15-20 minute meetings with Arizona State employees)

· E-Mail Bank participants (we will have specific “subject lines” so you can pick which emails you want to respond to)

· Booth Attendants (we will have our FPA Booth stocked with brochures, etc., and for questions)

 Contact Mary Zimmerman at Maryz1@cox.net or (480) 664-6008 to sign up.  This is a great opportunity to give back to the Valley, and the camaraderie of the FPA

volunteers who show up is fabulous.  Please join us.

2. Life Events Planning Clinics – Dealing with Credit and Foreclosures issues.  Taking care of a sick parent, buying your first home, living in retirement – are subjects to be offered to the public in three local libraries, followed by pro-bono counseling after each presentation.

3.   Fall Phone Bank with Arizona Republic—A public call-in event on the evening of Tuesday, October 7 has been tentatively approved.

Volunteers needed:  Library Team Leaders, Advisors for one-on-one counseling, phone bank participants, friendly planners to man the info tables, behind-the-scene organizers, presenters, etc.  There’s never a dull moment being a part of making history in the lives of others.  Don’t miss your chance to join us – email Mciribassi@bankerstrust.com today!

For more information, please visit the FPA National website!