October 2026 Social Activity- Connection & Creativity Social Event (October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of connection, creativity, and fun at Red Flower Studios!

Reconnect with fellow AFP of Utah members (sorry, this event is members only this year) while learning the art of glassblowing from a professional artisan. During this private glassblowing workshop, each guest will have the opportunity to create their choice of a ornament or bud vase to take home.

AFP of Utah: An Evening of Connection & Creativity

Thursday, October 29
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

3:30 PM | Registration & Networking
4:00 PM | Private Glassblowing Workshop

Red Flower Studios
339 W 700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.

Attire: The workshop can get hot, so please wear closed-toe shoes and light, comfortable clothing.

See the attached information for additional details about the Make Your Own Glass experience and waiver requirements.

Space is limited so register today!

November 2026 Luncheon- John Sanchez, FPA Group presenting "Hit the MARC- simplifying financial concepts" (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Join fellow AFP of Utah Members for our November Content and Luncheon!

Hit the MARC-Simplifying Financial Concepts

Facilitator: John Sanchez, FPA Group

Session DESCRIPTION: This session gives finance, treasury, and accounting professionals a single, practical framework for simplifying how they communicate financial information to any audience. Using the MARC framework (Minimal, Accessible, Repeatable, Clear) participants learn how to strip complexity from their communications without losing accuracy or credibility. Through a short individual exercise and a group translation challenge, participants practice applying MARC to realistic financial scenarios and leave with a tool they can use immediately.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing this session, participants will be able to: 1. Name and describe all four elements of the MARC framework and the test question for each. 2. Identify jargon and complexity in financial communications and replace them with plain language. 3. Apply all four MARC elements to rewrite a realistic financial communication for a non-finance audience. 4. Commit to one specific communication they send regularly that they will simplify using MARC.

AGENDA:

1. Welcome & Session Overview

2. Why Simplicity Matters

3. The MARC Framework

4. Activity 1: Word Choice Sprint - Individual

5. Activity 2: MARC Translation Challenge - Groups of 3 to 4

6. Debrief & Wrap-Up

Association for Financial Professionals of Utah upcoming events

October 2026 Social Activity- Connection & Creativity Social Event (October 29, 2026)

November 2026 Luncheon- John Sanchez, FPA Group presenting "Hit the MARC- simplifying financial concepts" (November 19, 2026)

Join fellow AFP of Utah Members for our November Content and Luncheon!

Hit the MARC-Simplifying Financial Concepts