A K-9 Correspondence From Your Credit Union’s Dollar Dog Kids Club®
Volunteer And Learn
Volunteering means giving your time to help someone, either an organization or
people. People volunteer to help out others without expecting to get paid. It’s a good
way to spend your time and you might just learn something valuable along the way.
Even young kids can get involved and volunteer. Here are a few opportunities
to consider:
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Parks – Help out at outdoor summer camps, or help clean up parks in your town.
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andom Acts of Kindness – Bake cookies and take them to your local firehouse,
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or hand out popsicles to sanitation workers just to say “thank you.”
eniors – Be a friend to senior citizens by helping out at senior centers. Play
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games or do crafts with residents, assist in activities, or just talk with people.
You can learn a lot about life from previous generations and hear some
interesting stories.
A History Of U.S. Money
Abraham Lincoln
Money has been around since the Colonial times, and it has changed a lot over the
years. Here are some facts about the history of money in the United States.*
Thomas Jefferson
May 27, 1652 - The General Court passed the Massachusetts Bay Mint Act,
establishing the only colonial mint in Boston, MA.
February 3, 1690 - The colony of Massachusetts issued the first
government authorized paper money in the Americas.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
October 16, 1786 - Congress authorized the creation of a mint in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
March 9, 1861 - The Confederate States of America authorized the
printing of $50, $100, $500, and $1000 notes.
George Washington
March 17, 1862 - Greenbacks, which have been issued since the start of the
Civil War, were officially made legal tender.
October 29, 1929 - Black Tuesday occurred, a massive stock market crash that
signaled the beginning of the Great Depression.
July 11, 1955 - An Act of Congress required “In God We Trust” to be placed
on all currency.
December 13, 1978 - The first Susan B. Anthony one-dollar coins created for
circulation were struck at the Philadelphia Mint.
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*Information from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, www.treasury.gov.
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A. The both have collar IDs!
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Q. Why couldn’t the dalmation hide?
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Saving Is Simple!
Help Around The House
Saving money is easy to learn. Every time you get
money for your allowance, your birthday, or for
doing chores simply put a little bit away for later.
There are many things you can do to help your parents keep the
house looking nice. Don’t look at these helpful hints as boring
chores – do them because you want your living space to be clean,
clear of clutter, and better for the whole family. Plus, these jobs
can teach you skills and responsibility.
One fun way to save is to have three different
piggy banks. Label one “Spend” for things you
want to buy now. Label another “Save”
for bigger things, like a bike or video
games that you want to buy when
you’ve earned enough. Label a third
“Grow” for long-term savings that
you can put in a savings account.
The easiest way to save is by
opening a Dollar Dog Kids Club®
Savings Account at your credit union.
When your money is in your savings
account, it earns interest just for being
in the credit union. Also, your savings account
keeps your money safe.
You can also save by setting goals. Make a goal of
saving $10. When you’ve done that, go for $20
and so on until you reach $100. You can track
your savings in a Savings Journal so you know
how much you have.
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Help with the laundry – Learn how to fold clothing properly
and put them away where they belong. Ask your parents to
let you operate the washer and dryer.
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Pick up your toys – If you leave your toys on the floor,
someone might trip on them. Make sure you pick them
up. To make things more interesting, organize your toys in
categories, like stuffed animals, games, and crafts, then put
them in alphabetical order.
Do at least one chore every day – Whether it’s raking the
leaves, taking out the trash, walking the dog, setting the table
or making the bed, make sure you are helping out every day.
Don’t wait until you’re asked. Do the chores before your parents
have to ask and everyone will be happier. Make a schedule for
your tasks so you remind yourself every day.
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