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Working together we can improve the financial literacy of Virginians! Named the 2008 State Coalition of Year, the Virginia Jump$tart Coalition is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization representing more than 90 individuals and organizations in business, government, association/nonprofit and education who have joined together to improve the financial literacy of Virginians. January 26 Membership Meeting: RSVP Today The next membership meeting of the Virginia Jump$tart Coalition will be held on January 26 from 1-3 p.m. at the offices of Virginia Society of CPAs (4309 Cox Road, Richmond, Va.). In addition to our quarterly member update, Virginia Jump$tart will provide a one-hour update on Virginia's new high school graduation requirement in economics and personal finance mandated by the Virginia Board of Education (VBOE) and approved by Gov. Tim Kaine. The new one-credit course becomes effective for all four diplomas (standard, standard technical, advanced studies and advanced technical) beginning with 9th graders in 2010-2011. Attend this meeting to learn more about the recently approved Standards of Learning to accompany the economics and personal finance course, the history and timeline for their passage, implementation plans and resources for Virginia teachers as well as how Virginia Jump$tart members and other stakeholders can assist with the effort. Speaker: Judith Sams, Program Specialist in Business and Information Technology, Virginia Department of Education. Click here to register online or call (800) 341-8189! Mark Your Calendars for 2010 Virginia Jump$tart Meetings: April 27, July 27, September 28 and the Virginia Financial Literacy Summit on October 12 Check out Virginia Jump$tart's NEW Speakers Bureau Do you need a guest speaker to present financial literacy topics such as investing, saving, financing, or insurance? Virginia Jump$tart's Speakers Bureau is a network of volunteers in Virginia who wish to promote personal financial literacy within Virginia school systems and communities. Jump Start members offer their knowledge and expertise to guest speak on a variety of topics. Volunteers are listed according to topic, regions of Virginia, and company name. To request a guest speaker use the contact information. Each volunteer of Jump$tart's Speakers Bureau taps his/her unique talents to educate individuals about, advocate for, and grow support for personal financial literacy. Click here to learn more. Renew Your Virginia Jump$tart Coalition Membership for 2010 or Become a New Member! Current members: as a valued member of the Virginia Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, please accept our gratitude for your dedication to our organization and mission. Given the current economic climate, we can't express enough how much we appreciate your support and how critical financial literacy has become for Virginians and all Americans.
For potential new members: please consider joining the Virginia Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy and join your peers from across the Commonwealth to work together to increase financial literacy.
It's time to renew your membership for 2009 or join Virginia Jump$tart. Your Virginia Jump$tart membership ensures that you belong to the premier organization in Virginia dedicated to improving the financial literacy of our youth and all citizens in the Commonwealth. Virginia Jump$tart is a volunteer-driven nonprofit and its only through a strong, flourishing membership and our continued collaboration that we can succeed in meeting our goals, which include:
Renewing your membership is simple! Complete the Virginia Jump$tart membership form for existing members or the membership form for new members. Write your dues check made payable to Virginia Jump$tart Coalition ($30 individual and $60 organization). Mail your form and dues check to Virginia Jump$tart Coalition, P.O. Box 4620, Glen Allen, VA 23058 by January 31, 2009.
Virginia Jump$tart Coalition Wins "2008 State Coalition of the Year" National Award The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition was honored by the national Jump$tart Coalition for its financial education efforts across the Commonwealth, being named the "2008 State Coalition of the Year." The award was presented at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on April 9, recognizing the financial literacy contributions of individuals, organizations and legislators across the nation. Virginia Jump$tart would like to congratulate and thank our numerous members and supporters for all your efforts that have contributed to our success! For more information, view the press release for the award in the "Press Room" section of the Web site. Virginia's High School Seniors Receive Failing Score in Financial Literacy 2008 Jump$tart Survey Examines Money Management Knowledge The 2008 Jump$tart Coalition Survey of Financial Literacy Among High School Students reveals that Virginia seniors still know little about savings, debt, credit cards, retirement and other personal finance basics. On average, Virginia students answered 48% of the questions correctly, down from 55% in 2006, and still a failing grade based upon the typical scale used by schools. Visit our Press Room and Downloads section of our Web site for more information on Virginia students and national scores. The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition is a proud affiliate of the National Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The National Jump$tart Coalition, based in Washington, D.C., was first convened in 1995 and consists of over 200 organizations committed to improving the financial literacy of America's youth. For more information, visit their Web site at www.jumpstart.org.
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