Member Education
Education Workshops for March 2010
Tuesday, March 16th – Save Energy, Save Dollars:
Presenter: Linda Law Saunders, Cornell Cooperative Extension – Washington County
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Annex 2 Building, 415 Lower Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY
Learn about low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy and reduce your energy bills. Also learn about programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements with subsidies, low-interest loans, or free services to qualifying households. Also, participants receive a kit of energy saving items.
Tuesday, March 23rd – Making Ends Meet:
Presenter: Linda Law Saunders, Cornell Cooperative Extension – Washington County
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Annex 2 Building, 415 Lower Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY
This workshop provides an overview of the process for developing and using a household spending plan, and will explore ways to maximize resources and reduce energy use. Also, participants will receive a free money management kit.
Tuesday, March 30th – Exploring Credit/Debt Management Issues:
Presenter: Linda Law Saunders, Cornell Cooperative Extension – Washington County
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Annex 2 Building, 415 Lower Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY
This workshop provides information on selecting and using credit wisely, strategies for paying down debt, obtaining and reviewing a credit report, and understanding a credit score. Participants will receive free credit management tools.
Wednesday, March 31st – Budgeting & Surviving a Money Crunch:
Presenter: Katie Berrigan, Collectins Officer, Hudson River Community Credit Union
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Annex 2 Building, 415 Lower Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY
Budgeting - A balanced budget will make living a lot less stressful. Learn the ABC's of managing your money and how to develop a spending/saving plan that will work for you. Surviving a Money Crunch - Learn how to prioritize your obligations and gain control of a financial crisis such as a loss of income or a major unexpected expense.
These Workshops, conducted by Cornell Cooperative Extension as part of the EmPower New York Program, are now a component of the HeatSmart NY initiative. HeatSmart NY workshops are sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
To register for any of these workshops, please contact Lauren Anderson at 518-743-0561 ext.2433 or email at landerson@hrccu.org.
