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Money Matters
National Education Day
September 9, 2010

"Money Matters National Education Day was an unbelievable experience," said Judith Kay Hahn, CPP, PHR.  "I spoke to more than 300 students, grades 9-12, and I truly believe the students were very interested.  I used the handout and spoke about gross and net pay, mandatory and voluntary deductions, the withholding system, W-4's..."

Help the American Payroll Association promote financial literacy! Become a part of APA history.  Volunteer for the fifth Money Matters National Education Day. Send this letter to your school principal, along with the new and improved lesson to convince your local schools to partcipate. 2010 materials will soon be available to download; just sign up below to be directed to the download portal!

Helping our kids understand their money has never been easier. All volunteer instructors receive an easy-to-use lesson plan and worksheets (for each student) to teach students at local high schools or youth groups about their paychecks and the payroll withholding system.

We need you to be a champion of education and volunteer for this exciting new event. As a thank you for your efforts, you'll get some cool gifts, and you can register for the National Education Champion Contest.

What is Money Matters National Education Day?
During Money Matters National Education Day, payroll professionals from across the country will unite to stop the spread of financial illiteracy. Do our kids really understand the value of their dollars? Do they know where their taxes are going? Volunteer payroll professionals will teach local high school students in their community the ins and outs of their paychecks and the payroll withholding system.

What will volunteers teach?

APA has teamed up with the National Council on Economic Education to create a special lesson for Money Matters National Education Day. This structured lesson, designed for students new to the workforce or about to enter the workforce, teaches the elements of a paycheck, the amount of taxes they can expect to have withheld, and how those taxes are calculated.

Each volunteer will receive a copy of this lesson, upon volunteering, along with special workout problems, so each student can actually calculate their own paycheck!

How do I volunteer?

Volunteering is easy. Simply fill out the form below, and APA will e-mail your lesson and workout problems. Once you've volunteered and downloaded the materials, begin contacting your local high school or youth group as soon as possible to reserve your spot for Sept. 9, 2010.

What do I receive for volunteering?

Beyond the warm and fuzzy feeling you'll get for being a mentor and educating youth in your community, every volunteer receives a special certificate from APA's Executive Director, Dan Maddux, recognizing your volunteer efforts. In addition, all Chapter volunteers will be eligible for APA's National Education Champion Regional Contest.

National Education Day Volunteer Form

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