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Gilmer County High to host “Money Matters”
Who:
James Terango, Director of Field Services
WV State Auditor’s Office
What:
“Money Matters” will be presented to high school students.
When:
January 16, 2009 – Class time: 12:09 to 1:49 p.m.
Where:
Gilmer County High School: Contact Educator: Renee Ray 304-462-7960 (Nasia Butcher – Principal)
Why:
Money Matters offers students of all ages the basics of saving and investing, credit cards, avoiding financial scams and an interactive stock market game. The program is offered by the state Securities Commission, which is a division of the West Virginia State Auditor’s Office. State Auditor Glen B. Gainer III also serves as the West Virginia Securities Commissioner. Since inception, over 18,500 students and teachers have participated in Money Matters presentations. Teachers can contact James Rutledge at the State Auditor’s office toll free (888.368.9507) to set up a Money Matters presentation. The program is offered at no cost to West Virginia educators.
Release Date: January 14, 2009
Contact Justin Southern via email at
justin.southern@wvsao.gov or by phone: 304.558.2251
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