Wednesday, January 16, 2008

After-Class Survey

If you don't mind, I would like to get some feedback on the course. There are 2 quick survey questions on the right. If you would like to write free-form comments, you can do so here by clicking on "Comment" at the bottom of this blog post. You can give anonymous feeedback if you want (just make sure you're not logged on to google). Please be brutally honest... Your comments will help make the course better. Some questions I would welcome feedback on are:
  • Given the duration of the class, do you think the information covered in the class was the right amount, or were you expecting more or less?
  • Did you find the exercises helpful?
  • What did you think about the time allowed for each exercise? Not enough time, too much time, just about right.
  • Which teaching format did you prefer, or did it matter? Blain teaching live Friday but using notes? Or Dick Towner teaching on video Saturday?
  • How effective were the videos used BETWEEN the sessions (the guy and his wife who had the home equity loan and was getting calls from creditors, later wanted to buy the Escalade with another loan, Saturday Night Live video - Don't buy stuff you can't afford, etc.)? Too cheezy? or Made you think?
  • How effective were the videos used DURING the sessions (The Offering, Debtor on the Street, Pearl of Great Price, etc)? Too cheezy? or Made you think?
  • What can we do better to deliver the class next time?
  • Would you be interested in further training on more detailed financial topics? Which ones?

THANKS AGAIN!!

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Getting Close!

Folks... I can't tell you how excited I am about the upcoming Good $ense class. There has been an overwhelming surge of signups in the last week (after the "deadline" haha)... Fortunately, the supplier of the work books has a new shipment on the way, and we should have enough books for everyone, provided married or engaged couples share books.

Any additional signups after 3pm Wednesday 1/9 will be on stand-by. Registration begins this Friday at 6:30PM in the Vintage21 lobby. That's when you can pickup your course materials. Please arrive no later than 6:55 PM, as I will start promptly at 7:00 PM. I will hold work books for pre-registered students until 7:15. At that time I will give them to any stand-bys on a first come first serve basis.

Be sure to:
  • Read the "What to bring" section in the right sidebar
  • Take the 3 surveys if you have not done so already (right sidebar)
  • Complete your pre-work (explained below)
If you are bringing a laptop, please find a table in the room that is closer to a power strip. Also, there is a link below to download the spending plan for Excel.

If you need to call me for any reason, my mobile number is 919-602-2412, but I will have my phone turned off starting at 7pm.