Changing Kids’ Lives Through Financial Education
Welcome to the 2022 first quarter RMJ Foundation Newsletter
FINANCIAL EDUCATION
April is Financial Capability Month! While we like to think every month is Financial Capability / Literacy / Education Month at the RMJ Foundation, it’s great to see a strong focus on such an important topic throughout the month. There are so many activities credit unions can offer to engage their communities during this month (and all year long!). Our own Bite of Reality® is a great place to start. As well, Biz Kid$, a PBS television show exclusively underwritten by credit unions, offers plenty of activities and lesson plans to go with the episodes. You can learn more about Biz Kid$ by clicking here.
Bite of Reality ®
With more and more schools in California and Nevada allowing volunteers on campus, credit unions have begun to facilitate in-person Bite of Reality events. In February and March there have been 11 in-person events in California and Nevada reaching more than 1,300 students. We are still receiving requests for the virtual version of the program, and we’ll continue to offer the virtual version if there is still a demand.
Don’t forget to tag RMJ when posting on your LinkedIn (@RMJ Foundation), Twitter (@RMJFoundation), or other social media sites. We love sharing about your Bite of Reality events as well as all the great ways credit unions are bringing financial education to their communities.
BOR Workshops
On February 9th we virtually held our semi-annual facilitators workshop for our California and Nevada facilitators. We had 43 attendees join us to discuss financial education programs, Bite of Reality2 app updates, and event best practices. We will be hosting another workshop in the fall. If you are interested attending, please contact Jenn Lucas at [email protected]
We will be hosting a virtual two-part facilitator training on Wednesday May 11, and Thursday May 12. This training is great for folks that are new to the Bite of Reality program, or for those who could use a refresher. Day one we will cover preparing for an event, program materials, event timing/ flow, and how the BOR2 app works. On day two, we will discuss the facilitator’s role, making returns and other app functions, and volunteer training. For more information contact Jenn Lucas at [email protected]
BIZ Kid$ Showcase
The 2022 Biz Kid$ Showcase will take place this fall! RMJ is teaming up with the National Credit Union Foundation again this year for the 2022 Biz Kid$ Showcase. Teens can show off their entrepreneurial skills to win cash prizes in their state and have the chance to compete at the national level. Last year’s California winner went on to win 1st place at the national level! This is a great opportunity for credit unions to work with schools in their communities to help students showcase their business ideas. Check the RMJ website this fall for further details.
The 2022 Biz Kid$ Showcase will take place this fall! RMJ is teaming up with the National Credit Union Foundation again this year for the 2022 Biz Kid$ Showcase. Teens can show off their entrepreneurial skills to win cash prizes in their state and have the chance to compete at the national level. Last year’s California winner went on to win 1st place at the national level! This is a great opportunity for credit unions to work with schools in their communities to help students showcase their business ideas. Check the RMJ website this fall for further details.
FUNDRAISING
All funds raised from our fundraising events allow us to continue to help credit unions bring financial education to their communities and continue to offer our signature Bite of Reality® program for free to credit unions in California and Nevada.
RMJ / Origence Golf Tournament
Registration is open now! Spend the day by the beach in sunny Dana Point golfing alongside other credit unions while supporting financial education. Packages are still available, so register today at www.golfgenius.com. This year’s tournament will be held at the Monarch Beach Resort on August 1, 2022.
Thank you to our sponsors and all other sponsoring participants:
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- California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues
- Southland CU
- Strategic Resource Management (SRM)
- Integrated Builders
- Thinkwise CU
- Foothill FCU
- Water and Power Community CU
- CU Leasing of America (CULA)
- CalCom CU
- American Share Insurance (ASI)
- John M. Floyd & Associates (JMFA)
- Newcleus CU Advisors
RMJ Credit Union Train at The LA County Fair
RMJ is excited that this year’s Credit Union Train at the Garden Railroad will be an in-person event at the LA County Fair from May 5-30. Supporting credit unions will showcase their train car for the duration of the fair for thousands of fairgoers to see.
Thank you to our sponsors
RMJ is excited that this year’s Credit Union Train at the Garden Railroad will be an in-person event at the LA County Fair from May 5-30. Supporting credit unions will showcase their train car for the duration of the fair for thousands of fairgoers to see.
Thank you to our sponsors
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Thank you to our participating credit unions and partners
- Credit Union of Southern California
- Desert Valleys FCU
- Downey FCU
- Foothill CU
- Jacom CU
- Mattel CU
- Orange County's CU
- Wescom CU
RMJ OUT & ABOUT
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Conference
California FBLA is a nonprofit intra-curricular Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) committed to preparing today's students for success in business leadership. Each year it holds its annual California FBLA State Leadership Conference, which is an opportunity for more than 1,400 student leaders to compete in a variety of business- and information technology-focused events, preparing students for college and the professional world beyond.
On April 7th and 8th Tena and Jenn attended the conference and participated as judges. There were more than 60 competitive event categories, ranging from personal finance to 3-D animation. Tena and Jenn had a great time seeing all the students compete and show off their business skills.
Cooking For a Cause
The Tri-County Chapter hosted its third Cooking for a Cause Fundraiser on April 5, once again with the RMJ Foundation as the beneficiary. This year, Tena was assisting as a sous chef. Thank you to everyone who supported this event. There was some amazing food prepared and a was a great time for all!
CUFEN Conference
The National Youth Involvement Board, NYIB, has changed its name to Credit Union Financial Education Network, CUFEN. The name change comes as more and more credit unions offer financial education not only to students, but to adults as well. CUFEN’s mission is to equip the credit union industry to provide financial education opportunities for all ages. Membership for CUFEN is free and open to all credit unions in the U.S. As a nonprofit organization, CUFEN is dedicated to being a financial education resource while remaining devoted to helping share the credit union difference.
CUFEN will be hosting its annual conference in Salt Lake City, UT, from July 25 -27, where Tena will be presenting the Bite of Reality program as a breakout session. To register for the conference, go to www.cufen.org.
REACH Conference
Save the date for REACH 2022!The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues’ annual REACH Conference will be held on November 1-4 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa. For more information visit REACH 2022.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Conference
California FBLA is a nonprofit intra-curricular Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) committed to preparing today's students for success in business leadership. Each year it holds its annual California FBLA State Leadership Conference, which is an opportunity for more than 1,400 student leaders to compete in a variety of business- and information technology-focused events, preparing students for college and the professional world beyond.
On April 7th and 8th Tena and Jenn attended the conference and participated as judges. There were more than 60 competitive event categories, ranging from personal finance to 3-D animation. Tena and Jenn had a great time seeing all the students compete and show off their business skills.
Cooking For a Cause
The Tri-County Chapter hosted its third Cooking for a Cause Fundraiser on April 5, once again with the RMJ Foundation as the beneficiary. This year, Tena was assisting as a sous chef. Thank you to everyone who supported this event. There was some amazing food prepared and a was a great time for all!
CUFEN Conference
The National Youth Involvement Board, NYIB, has changed its name to Credit Union Financial Education Network, CUFEN. The name change comes as more and more credit unions offer financial education not only to students, but to adults as well. CUFEN’s mission is to equip the credit union industry to provide financial education opportunities for all ages. Membership for CUFEN is free and open to all credit unions in the U.S. As a nonprofit organization, CUFEN is dedicated to being a financial education resource while remaining devoted to helping share the credit union difference.
CUFEN will be hosting its annual conference in Salt Lake City, UT, from July 25 -27, where Tena will be presenting the Bite of Reality program as a breakout session. To register for the conference, go to www.cufen.org.
REACH Conference
Save the date for REACH 2022!The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues’ annual REACH Conference will be held on November 1-4 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa. For more information visit REACH 2022.