Events Membership Meetings and Education Programs In 2008, your AFP chapter is trying different ways to engage, educate, and entertain you as you go about the important work of raising money for your causes. Here’s our currently scheduled events for 2008. Please mark your calendars now, and look for full details in the near future. For audio conference schedule, click here. Thursday, September 18 , 2008                                    The Economy and the November Elections AFP would like to thank   BNY Mellon Wealth Management for providing this event to benefit our development and fundraising community Please join us for a special report from BNY Mellon's Chief Economist, Richard Hoey, who will address the economy, upcoming November elections and financial markets, and discuss how these issues might affect charitable giving.  Thursday, September 18, 2008 5:30 pm Cocktail Reception 6:15 pm Presentation 6:45 pm  Q &A  BNY Mellon | Mile High Room         201 Columbine St.  Suite  200  Denver, CO  80206  $20.00 Please register by September 12   Register Here   Richard B. Hoey is chief economist and senior vice president of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, as well as chief economist and chief investment strategist of The Dreyfus Corporation. Mr. Hoey is responsible for monitoring all aspects of the economic environment for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and Dreyfus including the U.S. economy, the global economy and currencies. He works closely with the heads of various specialized equity and fixed income teams at The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and Dreyfus. Mr. Hoey also serves as a principal spokesman for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and Dreyfus on economic and investment issues.   Click here for expanded info on Mr. Hoey.       For questions call the AFP Office 303.394.6388     Mark Your Calendars for these 2008 Dates September 25-26 -  Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute presents "A View from the Top" The theme for this year's conference is "A View from the Top" and will be a day designed with perspectives of those who have made it to the "Top." Look forward to amazing speakers. For more on our speakers, click here. Register for RMPI. October 17- Foundation Panel Discussion Representatives from foundations will share the latest guidelines and focus on areas of their particular foundations. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn how your organization can partner with these leading foundations.  Register Here December 12- Family Philanthropy Join us for an education luncheon that focuses on family philanthropy and the impact it can have on your donor relationships. Family situations are often a critical area that must be resolved before any philanthropic plans can be put in place to benefit your organization. Register Here Remember, you can earn points toward your CFRE credential or re-certification by attending these AFP membership meetings and education programs. Cost for regular program is $30 for AFP members and $40 for nonmembers. Special events are priced separately. Call AFP/CC at 303-394-6388 to Register. Or click here to register online.