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AFEA Welcomes New Chapter President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Vancouver, WA, April 12, 2016- The American Financial Education Alliance, a national advocate for greater financial literacy, announced today that its Board of Directors unanimously voted to name Michael Elerath as the new Chapter President of AFEA’s Vancouver Chapter.

 

Bringing 30+ years of experience to the Chapter, Michael obtained his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon and his Associate of Applied Science from Portland Community College. Mike is affiliated with many renowned organizations and holds the position of Commissioner for the Clark County Board of Health, Mosquito Control District. A Board Member of the Credit Union. A Charter President of the non-profit Rotary Club, and a Youth Sports Coach.

Mike is excited about using AFEA to give back to his local community.

 

AFEA is thrilled to have Mike join us in our mission to empower Americans to take control of their finances by providing educational classes and workshops in communities nationwide.

 

As Chapter President, Mike will be hosting free financial education workshops throughout the Vancouver community. The Vancouver Chapter will also be fundraising to support other local charities. Fifteen percent of all funds raised by AFEA will be donated to local charities with similar missions and causes within the chapter area. Michael has nominated Rotary International to receive all 15% of the funds raised. Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

 

About the American Financial Education Alliance

AFEA is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, NC and is comprised of a diverse and growing group of licensed and trained professionals. Together, they share the same goal of helping people better understand their finances. AFEA’s mission is to empower Americans to take control of their finances by providing educational classes in communities nationwide.

 

For more information on the Vancouver Chapter, please visit http://www.myafea.org/chapters/vancouverwa. Donations and sponsorships for the Chapter’s nominated charity, rotary college scholarships can be made by going to: http://www.myafea.org/myafea/chapter/chaptersponsor/chapter_id/4422

 

Or by mail to:

 

American Financial Education Alliance - Vancouver, WA Chapter

8514 McAlpine Park Drive #280

Charlotte, NC 28211