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Oh the weather outside is
frightful,
and the Colts are so delightful,
oh the Titans already know,
12 and O, 12 and O, 12 and O!
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Leadership from the Heart
Symposium
Presenting
"Famous Dave" Anderson
Dave Anderson, IWU's December 19 Commencement Speaker, has graciously
agreed to conduct a
Leadership from the Heart Symposium on December 18.
What:
Leadership from the Heart Symposium
When:
December 18, 2009 - 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Where:
Globe Theater (IWU Student Center)
Who:
Indiana Wesleyan University Leader Development
E-mail michelle.vore@indwes.edu to register
(seating may be limited)
"Famous Dave"
Anderson
Visionary · Entrepreneur · Speaker · Author
Dave Anderson is an
inspiring speaker, successful entrepreneur, and best-selling author
whose book "Against All Odds" is living proof that the
American Dream does not have to be just a dream!
Dave is best known as "Famous Dave" the
founder of Famous Dave's of America, with over 180 restaurants and
growing. Famous Dave's restaurants have achieved over $480
Million in sales and received recognition as one of the "Hottest
Concepts in America" by Nation's Restaurant News.
As an entrepreneur, Famous Dave has shared his business success
secrets and leadership insights with millions throughout the United
States and Canada. Dave's passionate inspiring story has
resulted in several governors asking Dave to be their keynote speaker
for state-wide governor's prayer breakfasts in Wisconsin, North
Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota.
Mr. Anderson has received a presidential appointment as Assistant
Secretary for the United States Department of Interior which required
a full Senate confirmation. Additionally, he has served several
governors in advisory positions regarding community economic
development and small business.
Dave Anderson earned his Master's Degree from Harvard University and
received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Northland College in Wisconsin
for his life's work.
Dave states that he believes his higher purpose in life is to make a
positive difference in his community and in the lives of others less
fortunate. Dave and his wife Kathy provided a significant gift and
founded The LifeSkills Center for Leadership, an incredible
life-transforming leadership program.
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Year-End IRA
Gifts Are Still Possible
If
you are 71 1/2 or over, you can make a tax-free gift to the
Community Foundation from your traditional IRA.
AND,
you won't pay income tax on the amount of your gift. Tell your
traditional IRA administrator that you want to make a "qualified
charitable distribution".
Then
give us a call at 765.662.0065 and we'll give you our federal
tax ID number and our legal name. The administrator will send
your tax-free gift directly to us. But, don't forget,
it must be postmarked by December 31, 2009!
This
giving opportunity has been with us since 2006. Congress might extend
it, as it did once before, but no one can say for sure. So,
take advantage of this while it lasts.
Note:
We do not advise on personal income tax issues. Please consult your
tax advisor for full information. Only your advisor can give you
definitive advice based on your personal financial circumstances.
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Just
For You
The Sum of Objectives Realized
Would
you like to sell your home or real property and avoid paying capital
gains tax? Click here to receive our brochure
entitled The Sum of Objectives Realized and learn about the benefits
of setting up a charitable remainder trust.
Personal Planner
Gifts of Land
Many
friends of charities have benefited from a gift of land or a gift of
land with a building or other structure. There are two main benefits
for this gift. First, there is a charitable deduction, normally for
the fair market value at the time of the gift.
Savvy Senior
Hearing Aid Assistance for Seniors in Need
Dear
Savvy Living,
Are there any organizations that you know of that offer low-cost
hearing aids to seniors on a very tight budget?
Washington Hotline
House Votes 225-200 to Extend Estate Tax
On
December 3, 2009 the House passed the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for
Families, Farmers and Small Business Act of 2009 (PETRFFSBA). The Act
would make the $3.5 million estate tax exemption and the 45% estate
tax rate permanent. It would also continue the existing rules that
permit estates to pass on property with a stepped-up basis.
Finances
Gold Soars then Falls on Jobs Data
Earlier
this week, gold futures rose to a new high for the 20th time since
November of 2008. Gold rose to a record $1,226.40 an ounce in
Thursday early morning trading.
Treasurys Fall on Jobs Report
Treasurys
fell this week with rising yields following the release of better
than anticipated employment numbers from the U.S. Department of
Labor.
Long-Term Rates Set A New Low
Freddie
Mac reported long-term rates setting a new low in its weekly mortgage
rate survey. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.71%
down from last week when it averaged 4.78%.
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I looked up the acronym S.N.O.W. today
online just for fun and this is what it said S.N.O.W. stands for:
Super Nerds Own the World
Now that's funny! I wonder if Bill Gates made
that one up?
Anyway, it's good for a laugh on a
snowy Monday!
Building a Tradition of Giving,
Dawn Brown, CFRM
Community Development Officer
Community Foundation of Grant County
Feel free to visit
www.comfdn.org/donors.htm for present and past eNewsletters and
articles.
Our website is open 24
hours a day!
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compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations
by the Council on Foundations.
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