Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) And Sam’s Club Host CASHFLOW For Girls Program

May 29, 2007 - PRLog -- NEW YORK – The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), Sam’s Club and WPO member Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, will encourage financial literacy by hosting a Cash Flow for Girls event on June 5 at 3 p.m. at 13 Sam’s Club locations in North America.   The event will teach young girls financial literacy by playing the game CASHFLOW For Kids developed by the Rich Dad Company.  The game was created to teach key principles of savings, finance and money management in a fun and non-intimidating way that fosters learning by repetition and re-enforcement.  Each girl will receive a game in return for a promise to teach 10 other girls how to play the game.  Participants will also receive a copy of ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens’ and ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad.'  
The event will take place in the following cities:

·   San Diego
·   Dallas
·   Oklahoma City
·   St. Louis
·   Syracuse
·   Secaucus
·   Raleigh
·   Miami
·   Phoenix
·   Toronto
·   Atlanta
·   San Antonio
·   Denver

The WPO is a nonprofit membership organization for a diverse group of women presidents who have guided their businesses to at least $2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for a service-based business.  With over 1,000 members and 70 chapters located throughout the nation and in Canada, the WPO has experienced rapid growth since its inception.  Local WPO chapters are coordinated by a professional facilitator and meet monthly to share business expertise and experience in a confidential and collaborative setting. This year is the organization’s 10th Anniversary.

Related Links:
   http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com

News Facts:
·   The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), Sam’s Club and WPO member Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, will encourage financial literacy by hosting a Cash Flow for Girls event on June 5 at 2 p.m. at 13 Sam’s Club locations in North America.  
·   The event will teach young girls financial literacy by playing the game CASHFLOW For Kids developed by the Rich Dad Company.  
·   The game was created to teach key principles of savings, finance and money management in a fun and non-intimidating way that fosters learning by repetition and re-enforcement.  
·   Each girl will receive a game in return for a promise to teach 10 other girls how to play the game.  Participants will also receive a copy of “Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens’ and ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad.'  

Quotes:
“Giving children a financial head start is essential to thrive in today’s world,” said Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the WPO.  “The WPO, Sam’s Club and the Rich Dad Organization are committed to improving the financial literacy of children around the world.”

“Sam’s Club is pleased to welcome the Women President’s Organization representatives and Girls Count participants to the club for this event,” said Seong Ohm, Senior Vice President of Merchandising at Sam’s Club. “Women entrepreneurs continue to be the fastest growing segment of small business owners and understanding money management is key to both their personal and professional success.”

About Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO):
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) locally and internationally connects top women entrepreneurs at the million and multimillion-dollar level ($2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for service-based business) for greater personal and professional success.  In monthly meetings across the US and Canada, chapters composed of 20 accomplished women presidents from diverse industries and backgrounds invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level.  For more information, call (212) 688-4114 or visit http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com.

About Sam's Club:
Sam's Club is a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and ranks as one of the nation's largest warehouse clubs with more than 47 million U.S. Members. The first Sam's Club opened its doors in Midwest City, Oklahoma in 1983. Sam's Club offers exceptional values on merchandise and services for business owners and consumers. Online merchandise and club information is available at http://www.samsclub.com.

Keywords:
Women Presidents’ Organization, WPO, Marsha Firestone, Sam’s Club, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Women in Business.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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