A Bird’s Eye View for 2027…
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In 2027 with your help, we will publish “From My Town to My Country – How Money Moves Around” In 2027 with your help, we will also plan and present two economic educational events for the Whatcom County Area. In 2027, we are excited to present a new Idea: Captains of the Economy and their Power Compass. |
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Where is the Economics Workbook?It’s almost done. We have completed 34 lessons, with 3 more lessons to complete. We discuss how people, businesses, financial institutions, government, and charities all help to move money in the economy. We have designed the workbook to be interactive with the instructor, other classmates, and their family and friends. |
Here’s a small sample of what is in our economics book,
“From My Town to My Country…”
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Talk About It. Each lesson has prompts for discussions with the instructor and classmates. |
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Each lesson ends with a summary. Each lesson has a homework assignment for the student to explore the lesson concepts further. |
Lesson 1 - What is an Economy?An economy is like a life cycle. An |
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In 2026 SAVE added new board members and had one special board member return.
Meet the Board…
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Dave Courtney Throughout his life, Dave has remained passionate about education, especially economic education. He believes that people are never too young or too old to learn how the U.S. economy works. In his view, the earlier someone begins learning about economics and financial opportunities, the more prepared they will be to make informed decisions and build a successful future. |
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Bill Knutzen Young people deserve practical knowledge and real-world preparation. I am passionate about helping the next generation understand economics, free enterprise, and the opportunities that come from hard work and personal responsibility. |
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Karl Uppiano Professionally, I have worked across both small and large organizations, gaining firsthand insight into how economic forces and public policy affect businesses and individuals alike. These experiences have reinforced my belief that a stronger foundation in economic education can empower people—especially young people—to make more informed decisions and better understand the world around them. |
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Our Treasurer Corinne Thorsen Every young person deserves to know that opportunity is still within reach. Too often, students hear that their future is limited by circumstances beyond their control. I believe just the opposite. With education, determination, and a willingness to keep learning, people can create opportunities for themselves and achieve meaningful goals. |
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Our Secretary Kristen Keyes-Halterman When people understand what makes an economy tick and recognize the many faces of economic activity, our whole community benefits. |
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Our Vice President Ed Kilduff SAVE’s mission connects with the values I learned growing up. Young people benefit from understanding how work, business, and local economies really function. Economics is not just something found in textbooks. It is part of everyday life, and understanding it helps people make better decisions and create opportunities for themselves and their communities. |
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Our President Lorraine Newman For me, SAVE isn’t just an idea—it’s a heart project. It’s my way of passing down the knowledge I’ve gained and offering the next generation a head start. Through SAVE, I hope to give them something I once took for granted: the ability to understand, navigate, create, and thrive in a vibrant economy |
To Learn more about these amazing volunteers
check out our website https://savenw.org/join-our-team
Education does not happen in a vacuum.
We appreciate your continuing support.
