Well Monday, first official start of Annual Conference, first on agenda, annual meeting, followed by an incredible keynote speaker. For the first time it was not a representative from the IRS but a well known motivational speaker. Have to admit, I was a bit hesitant to go, but boy am I glad I went. His name was Jon Petz and he was very entertaining with some magic, some comedy and he threw in the midst ways to getaway from boring meetings. I was so I inspired I actually bought his book!
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| Motivational Speaker Jon Petz |
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| Affordable Health Care, this year's "Hot Topic" |
A couple of more sessions, then on to the Charity Auction! This event is always a hoot and the money raised is outstanding.
I am thrilled to say our Chapter's donation of a Norman Rockwell print brought in the highest bid! I hope you are sitting down because we raised $3,500.00 - WOW! Wait there is more...the second bidder also chose to purchase a print for the same amount! You got it, our donation brought in $7,000.00 for the charity!!! But wait we also donated an 18K Gold Cross Pen Set and a Nuance Dragon Naturally Speaking software program. So, combined with the prints, our Chapter brought in a total of $7,366.00 for the Arizona Children's Association - Stay tuned for the grand total from all chapters which will be announced at the banquet.
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| Framed Norman Rockwell Prints for Charity Auction |
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| Dragon Naturally Speaking for Charity Auction |
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| 18K Gold Cross Pens for Charity Auction |
Well, off for another fun filled day of tax law ending with Chapter Showcase tonight.
-Christine Miarecki, MA/RI Chapter President
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