June Business Calendar
Business Program Series Calendar
June 2011
Programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown & Business, 612 Smithfield Street, Downtown. They are free and open to the public.
Thursday, June 2 Duties of an Executor
Erik V. Scully, Esq., CPA
Scully & Scully, LLP, Attorneys at Law
Mr. Scully will discuss the duties and responsibilities of an executor from the opening of the estate until its completion, including locating the will and other important documents; notifying all beneficiaries; establishing an estate account for paying outstanding bills and understanding tax consequences before assets are distributed.
Thursday, June 9 Dining Etiquette: Command New Confidence at Your Next Business Lunch
Karen Litzinger
Litzinger Career Consulting
Not sure which bread plate is yours? Whether you are dining with customers or colleagues, your dining etiquette can make a lasting impression. In addition to the etiquette of eating, Ms. Litzinger will discuss the proper way to arrange and conduct a business meeting over a meal. This is also an important skill for mealtime interviews.
Thursday, June 16 Downsizing Your Home Clutter – How to Start, Finish and Stay Organized!
Jill Revitsky, PHR, CPO
Discover Organizing Inc.
Jill Revitsky of Discover Organizing will reveal the best ways to start the seemingly overwhelming process of decluttering large and small spaces in your home. She’ll discuss ways to get started, the best products to use, and how to develop the habits that will help you stay organized. Jill’s sense of humor and lively group interaction will motivate you to be clutter-free once and for all!
Thursday, June 23 Maxed Out
(DVD – 87 minutes)
James Spurlock, director of the award-winning documentary Maxed Out, set off in search of ordinary people who were overwhelmed by debts they could never pay back but agreed to be interviewed for this film. Although there are many reasons that drive people to the verge of bankruptcy, Mr. Spurlock places much of the blame on major lending institutions who issue credit cards (with hefty fees attached) that encourage customers to spend instead of save.
Thursday, June 30 No Program – Enjoy the long July Fourth weekend!
