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Family vacations produce memories for a lifetime, but they can also teach kids great money lessons they’ll need as adults.

Involving kids in planning family vacations not only helps them appreciate the overall benefits of travel, but offers an opportunity for even the youngest kids to learn lessons about budgeting, saving and essential money management they will encounter every day.

If you have trouble tearing your kids away from their smartphones, you might be in luck. The technology kids use can be very effective in budgeting, pricing and planning travel. Surfing travel destinations can teach kids a great deal about what travel really costs.

The first step in planning the family vacation should be creating a budget for the trip. Set a realistic dollar limit for the trip and be prepared to discuss why that limit exists. For

example, if there is a home renovation project scheduled that particular year, explain how that affects the overall family budget and the resources for the trip. It’s an important

lesson in balancing fun and family priorities.

After these limits are discussed, work with kids to create a detailed budget for accommodations, transportation, food, special event tickets and souvenirs, particularly souvenirs kids might buy for

themselves. For tips, check out (http://practicalmoneyskills.com/travel) for saving on and this online calculator (http://practicalmoneyskills.com/travelcalculator) to help plan.

Once the budget is set, point kids in the direction of certain travel websites to start and let them bring back as much information as they can on potential

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Mo’ne Davis created quite a story last summer when she was striking out scores of players during the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. The Little League World Series is a longstanding summer tradition. Since its beginning in 1947, only seventeen girls have taken to the playing field to play alongside the boys as their teammates, but none of them have dominated their male counterparts to the extent that Mo’ne Davis did when she pitched the first ever shutout by a girl in series history. Mo’ne Davis was the 1st girl to record a win as a pitcher and to pitch a shutout (she was just one hit shy of an absolute no-hitter), and she was the 1st little league player to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated at the time of tournament play.

We were all riveted by her play for sure, but the amazing poise and maturity with which Mo’ne Davis handled her notoriety and instant star status was certainly a part of the spectacle too. It was a stark contrast to other headlines of the summer, which focused on the deaths of two unarmed black men at the hands of rogue police officers. The inability to handle the white-hot light of media scrutiny with any type of adeptness or aptitude plagued the Ferguson, MO and Staten Island police departments during the summer of 2014. Mo’ne Davis handled the media like a pro and came out as a superstar.

Baseball is a skills sport and, unlike football or even soccer, there is very little physical contact required to play the game. It takes years on average to make it to the major leagues and baseball has in place an extensive system from low A, to high A, to Double A, to triple A before a player enters the playing field as a major leaguer. What is it that is stopping female athletes from competing for a roster spot? When will a

woman break the decades-old gender barrier to play affiliated minor league baseball? Could it have something to do with the money?

When Venus and Serena Williams entered the sacred bastion of the white elites and played their own brand

of tennis, the media scrutiny they faced was relentless. They were talked about and the choices made for them by their father, and the sports media and so-called experts maligned coach Richard Williams. They

dismissed him out of hand and predicted absolute failure. They were completely off the mark! The Williams sisters have dominated women’s tennis for going on two decades now. These two sisters from Compton, California took hold of those barriers and busted right through them following in the footsteps of Arthur Ashe, the first Black person to win a majors tournament and Althea Gibson who was the first Black person to win Wimbledon in 1947. Venus and Serena Williams have both been ranked number one in the world for multiple years; they have won Olympic Gold and Grand Slam Tournaments worldwide. Currently, Serena Williams is number one in the world and the largest money-winner in women’s tennis. And women still earn less than men in the world of professional tennis. Why?

Soon, the talk is going to be about the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. That edition is BIG for whoever graces its cover, and the cover makes big money for the signature magazine. How about putting a man on the cover of Sports Illustrated in a swimsuit and giving women equal pay for equal work on the tennis court and a shot at the money made in major league baseball?

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locations and costs.

Putting the kids in charge of travel planning gives them an opportunity to learn about trade-offs. For example, a cross-country trip that involves substantial transportation costs might contain a valuable lesson in finding affordable accommodations. Depending on the age of the children doing the research and how much advance time is available to plan the trip, they can also learn how traveling in season and out of season might help the budget. Many peak summer destinations become significantly more affordable if a family chooses to travel over the winter holidays.

Above all, trip planning can teach an important lesson in spending and savings. If children want to buy souvenirs or treats on the trip, that’s an opportunity to have them set aside part of their allowance or chore money

to pay for their special purchases on the trip. To get them started, help them save for their goal using this online calculator (http://practicalmoneyskills.com/savingforagoal).

Finally, once everyone is home, parents and kids might find it useful to discuss how the vacation went overall and what improvements can be applied next time. Encourage kids to start researching next year’s destinations immediately so the money and activity conversation can begin even earlier.

Bottom line: Involving your children in family vacation planning allows them to see the world and to practice good budgeting, saving and spending habits.

Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney.

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A girl’s father is one of the most influential people in her life, from infant to toddler to tween to teen. A father, dad, poppa, daddy, granddad, whatever a girl may call her father figure – he has such a big impact on a little girl’s development into a strong, confident woman.

Recent studies from the University of Canterbury and Vanderbilt University show that fathers provide unique benefits to their daughters through their active and positive presence from the time of birth through adulthood. In fact, numerous studies have reached the same conclusion: Children with involved fathers have an advantage -- socially and academically -- over children with distant or no relationships with their dads. “We found that fathers who are involved with their children have children with fewer problems,” says Maureen Black, PhD, a researcher and professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. “That added involvement from a father helps children tremendously.”

According to a study at the University of Illinois, children with fathers who take the time to ask about what they learned in school and their day-to-day social activities and relationships do better in school than kids who don’t have that kind of input or interest. And it’s important to note that this father figure doesn’t have to be a biological father in order for children to benefit. It can be an adoptive father, stepdad, or an adult male in the household.

Richmond, Virginia based CAMP DIVA and Girls For A Change truly understand the vital role a father plays in a girl’s life from

childhood to adulthood. They have partnered together to form a Girl Action Team to launch Date With Dad. Fathers and daughters will once again gather in Central Virginia to walk, run, play, dance, and just have fun during the 2015 Date With Dad Weekend, Friday, March 20-Sunday, March 22, 2015. And not only will the weekend’s events be attended by Richmond native, actor Chad L. Coleman, a cast member of the top rated cable television show, AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” since 2012, but other celebrities

will join him for this star-studded weekend.

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Nationally Syndicated Radio Personality, Tom Joyner, known as “The Fly Jock,” will also be in attendance for the Date With Dad Weekend. Joyner, whose morning show recognizes and awards fathers weekly during his “Real Fathers Real Men” segment, will speak to incarcerated fathers as part of one of the Date With Dad events, and he will also publicly encourage fathers and daughters to attend the weekend. Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots, a critically acclaimed hip hop/neo soul band (house band for late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon since 2009), will also support the weekend with some special words for the fathers

and daughters in attendance, and the announcement of a special father-daughter health initiative.

The entire weekend, presented by Camp Diva, a non-profit program founded in Richmond, which is now part of the national non-profit

organization Girls For A Change (GFAC), is aimed at bringing fathers and daughters together, but also presents events in which the entire family can participate. Date With Dad began as a dance in 2008 when girls participating in a social change project as part of a Camp Diva/GFAC program planned the first event. According to Girls For A Change CEO and Camp Diva Founder/Director, Angela Patton, the girls’ goal was not only to “spend more time with their fathers,” but also “to create an event where everyone was welcome, regardless of organization affiliation, age, race, or even geography.”

VIDEO: A father-daughter dance…in prison

The entire 2015 Date With Dad Weekend schedule is as follows:

ACTIVE DADS: FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015, 6 - 9 p.m.This hip hop-themed evening, open to fathers/father figures and

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Because you loved me I overcomeAnd I’m so proud of what you’ve become

You’ve given me such securityNo matter what mistakes I know you’re there for meYou cure my disappointments and you heal my pain

You understood my fears and you protected meTreasure every irreplaceable memory and that’s why…

(Beyonce, Daddy)

daughters (ages 5 and up), is all about having fun while playing games, being active and learning how to stay fit while spending some quality time together. Previous events have featured Kick Boxing, Twister, Cheerleading, Hula Hooping, Zumba, and a demonstration on how to prepare healthy snacks.

UNDERSTANDING DAD: FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015,6 - 9 p.m.There’s something for women too! While dads and daughters are active at Active Dads, moms and caregivers are encouraged to attend a conversation moderated by “Miss Community Clovia” Clovia Lawrence of 99.3/105.7 Kiss FM aimed at helping women better understand their role in supporting the relationship between daughters and their fathers.

UNDERSTANDING DAD - PT.2: SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015, 1:30 - 3 p.m.While dads spend time with the children at the VCU Wellness Block

Party, moms and caregivers are encouraged to attend part two of a conversation aimed at helping women better understand their role in supporting the father-daughter relationship. Actor Chad L. Coleman will be a special guest.

The special event “A Dance of their Own: A Father-Daughter Dance in Jail” will be held on Saturday, March 21 at the Richmond City Jail. This event is closed to the public. This dance is aimed at bringing fathers residing in the jail together with their daughters for special, uninterrupted time together in a community-like environment similar to the Date With Dad Dinner and Dance. This marks the first time the Richmond City Jail will host this event in its newly-opened facility.

DASH FOR DADS 5K: SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.The entire family/community is encouraged to walk/run together to show support for fathers everywhere, and then attend a free health fair. Suggested donation of $5 benefits the CAMP DIVA Summer Retreat Scholarship fund.

Bonus Family Event Open to the Public: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 6 - 8 p.m. “Finding Chris, My Father” Stage PlayTrinity Family Life Center, 3601 Dill Road, Richmond, VA 23222

8th Annual Date with Dad DINNER & DANCE: SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015, 4:30 p.m.Special Celebrity Guest: Actor Chad L. ColemanHosted by “Miss Community Clovia” Clovia Lawrence of Richmond’s 99.3/105.7 Kiss FM, this event will feature dinner, live entertainment, contests, prizes, photos, special guests, and of course, lots of dancing. Actor and Richmond native Chad L. Coleman of the hit AMC series “The Walking Dead” returns to interview dads and daughters on the red carpet, and help Camp Diva honor five dads with Real Father Awards. Garth Callaghan, the “Napkin Notes” dad will also participate, while Actor and Comedian Antoine Scott, and Comedian Micah ‘Bam- Bamm’ White will perform and entertain the fathers and daughters as well. This wonderful weekend is a great time for all fathers and daughters to strengthen their relationships and really make a profound

difference on the relationships of the men in our lives.

For more information on events, including registration and tickets, visit: http://www.campdiva.org.

I want my unborn son to be like my daddyI want my husband to be like my daddy

There is no one else like my daddyAnd I thank you for loving me

Father and DaughterThe bond between father and daughter happens instantly, starting right at birth, When a father first lays eyes on his little girl he loves her more than anything on this earth, When a daughter grows older her father is the first man she will love, And the last one her father will have trouble letting go of, In her eyes he is the closest thing to God, in her eyes he is a King, To her father she means the world, she means everything.

When a daughter grows up to be an adult and mature, Her father will always be there anytime she still needs dad to help her, To give her advice or just-for anything she will ever need,The bond between father and daughter is the most important bond indeed, It cannot be broken when she finds a man, and becomes his wife, It cannot be broken even in the ending of either ones life, A daughter will always have the memories of her father, her best friend This bond has a beginning, but there is never an end.

The bond between a father and daughter is so profound The love shared is well renowned, From the beginning of his daughter’s life, he is a changed man, At that moment his life really just

began. From the moment their eyes meet, Two souls instantly become complete.

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You’ve landed your dream job. Your next step: make sure it doesn’t become a nightmare. Consider these nine ways to tap your network.

When sharing news of your new position with friends and family, don’t forget to ask for guidance. Most people want to support your success: the biggest challenge is asking the right people for the right things. Don’t ask one person for everything you want to know. Ask one or two questions from a diversity of people in your network.

Consider those areas that might be a challenge in your new position. Request recommendations for conferences and workshops your peers have found valuable. There are many to choose from, but an experienced fundraiser, executive or college president will refer you to ones that are specifically relevant to your position, rich in content, and that include opportunities to build your network.

Ask for a view of the road ahead. Meet one-on-one with individuals who are more experienced and who have a successful track record. Ask about the obstacles you may be up against, and how to overcome them. Too often we don’t know what we don’t know and then feel “blindsided” by events that are actually par for the course.

Create an advisory council of friends, associates and peers. Call on these people proactively as you develop strategies. Depending on the opportunity, you may want to talk with someone who knows your community, or someone from out of town who won’t be competing for the same resources.

Expand your advisors to include people

who can help you manage stress. In fundraising – as with many other businesses – stress can take you out. Include your personal trainer, life coach, minister, or prayer partner as an advisor.

If you are married or in a committed relationship, ask your peers about how they include their spouse in their many work-related commitments and how they protect their relationship from the strains that a fundraising career can impose. Ask now; don’t wait until the stresses pile up.

Create a “listening tour.” Talk to people in your department, across the organization, and community. Learn the good and the bad related to your position and ask “how can I be most successful?” If possible, talk with your predecessor.

Put what you learn to practice. After all the talking create a plan for your first three months on the job. Map out how you will use the guidance and information you have gained.

Once on the job, create a climate where people can make suggestions. Whether the old fashioned suggestion box, or its electronic counterpart, stay open to suggestions and you will grow in your career.

Whether taking a position as a development director, data manager, or executive director the time to ask – and listen, listen, listen – is now.

Copyright 2015– Mel and Pearl Shaw

Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your fundraising, visit www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727.

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Whether you want photos of a wedding, milestone birthday, anniversary or graduation, a high-quality picture can help you keep these memories alive.

Professional photographers are experts at capturing a memorable or special event. The best photographers are reliable and responsible. But you don’t have to break your budget to find one. Follow these tips to help you find a photographer in your area.

Styles of Photographers

Even though photographers have their own styles, they tend to use one of the following three styles in their work.

Some professional photographers have a journalistic approach. They do not stage photos. Rather, they prefer to record what happens.

The second style is formal. It is a more traditional approach. These photographers take mostly posed photographs.

Finally, some photographers use a mixture of both philosophies.

Research Photographers

First, look on the Internet for photographers in your area. Many photographers specialize in specific types of events. Be sure that the photographers who interest you match the type of event you are holding.

Photographers usually display their best work on the Internet. Remember that everyone is capable of getting a good shot every now and then, but you should see a wide range of striking images that displays their

capability.

Follow them on Facebook and other social media. Professional photographers prefer to publicize their work using the latest technology. It will give you a feeling of their portfolio as well as how busy they are.

Once you have your list narrowed down to two or three, contact them to check their availability. High-quality photographers are usually in demand, especially during holidays and certain times of the year. It is essential to plan ahead.

You can also inquire with your social network about photographers they have used, especially if they have photos of themselves that you like.

Interview Photographers

When you find two or three photographers, who are available, conduct personal interviews with each of them. Explore their backgrounds and look at a complete portfolio. Ask each professional if they have ever worked with the other vendors you have hired or are

considering.

Find out about their plans for the shoot. Has the photographer ever worked at that location before? Will a photographer or assistant be shooting the event?

If there are particular shots you like, communicate that to your photographer. Look through magazines and show them pictures to see if they could replicate the look and

feeling.

Inquire about whether you will receive printed proofs, or if they are available through a private page for you or anyone interested in buying

them.

A high-quality professional will be able to bring out the best in the subject. He will capture the essence of the moment and preserve it forever. You should be offered several options concerning poses, prints, sizes, backgrounds and other elements.

Read the contract thoroughly before hiring someone. Professional photographers should be willing to give you a contract.

A deposit will hold your date. Expect to have it available at the signing of the contract. Also understand when other payments are due. Most photographers expect another payment when they appear at the event.

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