January 2002 Troop Interest Project Patch - Dollars and Sense

Thank you to our consultant, Jeff Patterson of Charles Schwab, Inc. for assisting us with our requirements.

Patch Activities

Troop Meeting January 9

• Homework due January 9 - Skill Builder #1
• Meeting Activity - Skill Builder #5 The Stock Market
• Meeting Activity - Career Exploration #2 Talk with Mr. Patterson about his career in the financial industry.

Troop Meeting January 23

• Homework due January 23 - Skill Builder #3
• Homework due January 23 - Skill Builder #6
• Visit the offices of Charles Schwab to complete Technology #5

Troop Meeting February 6

• Service Project - Collect goods for disadvantaged individuals.  Food donated to the church canned food pantry to help neighbors in need.

Work we have completed in preparation for travel includes:  Creating a long-term financial plan and budget for a major trip (Paris) and comparing the US rate of exchange with a foreign currency (the Euro).