Travel Reimbursements 2016

Date
January 12-15, 2016
Type of Meeting
Operation Hope Global Forum & Board Meeting
Location
Atlanta, GA
Rationale

Operation HOPE is an international financial empowerment conference. Operation HOPE provides complimentary financial literacy education and empowerment programs designed to foster financial well-being. There is an Operation HOPE program (HOPE Inside) located in our Office of Financial Empowerment. The operational cost of the HOPE Inside Center is underwritten through charitable donations.
Reimbursement
$110
Date
February 16-17, 2016
Type of Meeting
Jefferson City Trip
Location
Jefferson City, MO
Rationale
Treasurer Jones traveled to Jefferson City to meet with legislative leaders.
Reimbursement
$238.15
Date
April 11-16, 2016
Type of Meeting
CFE Fund Member Coalition
Location
Miami, FL
Rationale
The Cities for Financial Empowerment Coalition (CFE Coalition) brings together pioneering municipal governments from across the country that have begun to use their power and positions to advance innovative financial empowerment initiatives. The Treasurer and Mayor work with the CFE to help provide financial literacy and banking access for youth in city summer jobs programs.
Reimbursement
$75
Date
May 5-6, 2016
Type of Meeting
Cahn Fellowship Reunion & Seminar
Location
Boston, MA
Rationale
The Cahn Fellows periodically meet with their Harvard Program Chair and others to discuss best practices in state and local government.
Reimbursement
$72.80
Date
June 10-11, 2016
Type of Meeting
Latino Center for Leadership Development
Location
Dallas, TX
Rationale
The Treasurer was invited to speak at the Latino Center for Leadership Development Conference on implementation of municipal ideas.
Reimbursement
$50
Date
June 11-15, 2016
Type of Meeting
Clinton Global Initiative and National Association of Securities Professionals
Location
Atlanta, GA
Rationale
Leadership development & researching/learning best practices
Reimbursement
$1596.03

Date
June 24-26, 2016
Type of Meeting
Missouri WPC Convention
Location
Osage Beach, MO
Rationale
The Treasurer was invited to serve as a speaker at the Missouri State Women’s Political Caucus. The Missouri State Women’s Political Caucus links the members of our local organizations to support progressive women candidates statewide and advocate for issues important to women and families.
Reimbursement
$0

Date
July 20-25, 2016
Type of Meeting
Meeting w/Foundation for the Carolinas
Location
Charlotte, NC
Rationale
The Foundation for the Carolinas is interested in starting a children’s savings program. They invited Treasurer Jones to speak to their leadership.
Reimbursement
$50
Date
July 25-28, 2016
Type of Meeting
Democratic National Convention
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Rationale
Treasurer Jones was among several elected officials invited to represent the City of St. Louis at the Democratic National Convention. She spoke at a roundtable hosted by Business Forward.
Reimbursement
$140
Date
September 16-18, 2016
Type of Meeting
Higher Heights
Location
Washington, D.C.
Rationale
Treasurer Jones was invited to serve as a speaker at a Higher Heights event.
Reimbursement
$35
Date
September 25-30, 2016
Type of Meeting
CFE Fund & ALC Conference
Location
Washington, D.C.
Rationale
Treasurer Jones was a conference speaker at the CFED’s Assets Learning Conference (ALC), which brings together 1,300+ professionals dedicated to creating an opportunity economy in the United States.
Reimbursement
$75

Date
October 7-8, 2016 – Invitation
October 7-8, 2016 – Travel Request
Type of Meeting
EMILY’S List
Location
Houston, TX
Rationale
The Treasurer had a Speaking request, Promoting best practices
Reimbursement
$0

Date
November 30- December 2, 2016-Invitation
November 30- December 2, 2016-Travel Request
Type of Meeting
NewDEAL Leaders Annual Conference
Location
Washington, D.C.
Rationale
Purpose & Benefit: Leadership development & researching/learning best practices
Reimbursement
$0

Date
December 8-12, 2016
Type of Meeting
NewDEAL Leaders Annual Conference
Location
Aspen, CO
Rationale
Purpose & Benefit: Leadership Development
Reimbursement
$0