The Securities & Insurance Licensing Association, Inc (SILA) is Pleased to Announce the Establishment of the Public SILA Foundation
The SILA foundation was formed for the purpose of improving skills and developing individuals in their knowledge of financial services (Securities and Insurance) to benefit the community
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The SILA Foundation, Inc. an Indiana nonprofit corporation with plans to apply as an IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit entity, will focus on providing financial services support and services to the general public. The purpose of the SILA Foundation is to offer an educational forum for the public and educators through educational materials, courses, public discussion groups, forums, panels, personal career development, job training, job search capabilities, mentoring, scholarships as well as life coaching in the uses and better understanding of industry products, services and regulatory oversight.
Foundation President, John Humphries of Columbus Ohio, stated that "the SILA Foundation is envisioned to provide scarce resources and general information to the public, educators and non-member industry individuals. SILA Inc. continues to serve its members from the industry, regulatory and vendor communities as it has over the years. Establishing the SILA Foundation is just the next step to share our knowledge and resources with segments of our country that will benefit from our experience, especially during these difficult times."
The Foundation's Board is made up of individuals with industry experience. In addition to John Humphries, other members include Vice President of Compliance, Matt Ray, Austin, Texas; Vice President of Services & Scholarship, Deirdre Patten, The Woodlands, Texas; Vice President SILA Relations, Diana Capes and Secretary, Barbara Hales both of Brownsburg, Indiana and Treasurer, Kenneth Martin, Madison, Wisconsin.
SILA plans to have the Foundation fully established and begin providing services in early 2012. You can learn more about SILA, Inc. and the progress of the new SILA Foundation at www.SILA.org.
Diana Capes, SILA-F
Executive Vice President SILA
800-428-8329
[email protected]
www.sila.org
SOURCE Securities & Insurance Licensing Association
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