Consumer & Financial Education

Committee Charge: The role of the Program Committee is to work with the Consumer & Financial Management Education Program Team Coordinator to identify community needs that fit within the mission of CCE-Tompkins, to set priorities as to programming efforts to be undertaken, to advise in the development of efforts to meet these needs, to assist in the review and evaluation of program accomplishments, and to garner support and resources for our efforts.  Committee members are asked to be our direct connection to the community in the various capacities in which they work and live.  They serve as our eyes and ears in the community to keep us relevant and on target with current local needs, to identify potential collaborations, and avoid duplication.  They also support the Program Committee's work within the Association by representing its interests on the Board of Directors and various Board Committees and in their communities by spreading the word about CCE-Tompkins programs.

The broad goals of the Consumer & Financial Management Education Program Area for 2008-11 Plan of Work are listed as:

• Individuals and families will be more financially resilient by improving their financial and resource management skills.  
• Consumers will gain knowledge and skills that empower them to know what questions to ask, make wise personal choices in the market place, and have the self-confidence and know how to resolve problems when they occur.
• Consumer will increase their awareness and knowledge and ability to develop sustainable behavior changes regarding issues such as energy, lead, radon, healthy home environments, consumer fraud, identity theft, health insurances, etc.
• Individuals and households will make wise, safe choices when selecting, preparing, serving, and storing foods.
• Local eating establishments, community groups, and others serving food to the public will increase their awareness and implementation of safeguards and precautions to ensure the safety of their products.
• Consumers access unbiased, research-based information for making informed decisions on housing related issues and select the options that best meet the needs of their household.
• Consumers will increase their awareness of and knowledge to mitigate health and safety issues in human environments, including home, work, childcare settings, and schools.

Meeting Dates:
The Consumer & Financial Education Program Committee usually meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Meetings begin at 3:00 PM. Meetings are held at the Cooperative Extension Education Center.

2012 Meeting Dates: January 13, February 8, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11,  August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12. 

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Last Updated: February 6, 2012