The compassionate accumulation and distribution of wealth is at the heart of this four part video series, and who better to host such a series than one of America's billionaires and philanthropists. Rich DeVos, a gifted inspirational speaker, owner of the Orlando Magic basketball team, co-founder of direct marketing giant Amway, is an outspoken advocate of capitalism with a heart. This series is organized around Rich's 16 statements of belief--or credos--concerning capitalism. Each of these credos can be used as separate 8 to 10 minute introduction to a subject, or as a single thirty minute unit. The videos offer your students the accumulated experience Rich has acquired over a lifetime of leadership in business, civic and philanthropic organizations. Compassionate Capitalism will introduce your students to people of accomplishment who reflect the best of the adventure with free-market capitalism. The next generation of America's leaders will be encouraged to appreciate both free enterprise and compassionate action rooted in a strong ethical foundation.

Outline:
Episode One - Part 1/ How we see us affects the way we treat others
•4 short films illustrate ways in which people see themselves
Part 2/ Where are we going? Assessing current position, hope and failure
•Documentary--Dave and Jan Dravecky--turning loss into gain.
Part 3 /Where would we like to go? Why are dreams important for life?
•4 short films explore dreaming.
Part 4/ What is money? Why is organizing our finances so important?
•4 Documentary examples of getting out of debt, managing money etc.
Episode Two - Part 5/ What is Work and how can it be meaningful?
•Two examples: we love work, Radio station manager, owner/ travel agent Part 6/ What is Capitalism and why is it "The best place to work"?
•a real life example from a Romanian plastics factory.
Part 7/ What is a Compassionate Capitalist and why should I be one?
•a real life example, Fred Meijer former grocery store owner, millionaire.
Part 8/ Why should we consider starting our own business?
•Six entrepreneurs discuss business
Episode Three - Part 9/ What attitude do we need to succeed?
•Richard DeVos tells his own story of heart surgery, how this effected him Part 10/ What is a mentor and why do we need one to guide us?
•Shaquille O'Neal discusses some of the people that effected his life.
Part 11/ Why are goals important, how do we make and keep them?
•Paul Collins, internationally known black portrait artist, discusses goals.
Part 12/ What attitudes, behaviors and commitments will help us succeed?
•Interviews and discussion of business basics
Episode Four - Part 13/ Why should we help others to help themselves?
•4 examples of entrepreneurs helping people help themselves.
Part 14/ Why should we help others who cannot help themselves?
•Historic Example-- The Helen Keller-Alex Graham Bell connection.
Part 15/ Why should we help to preserve and protect our planet?
•Real life example--What one company is doing.
Part 16/ The dividends of Compassion/ What happens when we reach out?
•Interviews with compassionate people and what they have gained

Teachers tell us:
"This was a good enforcement film particularly illustrating Adam Smithƒs contributions. Our students need to see and hear successful business people." - Chair, Social Studies Department, Texas
"I believe this presentation goes way beyond capitalism and its merits. Its merits are well presented." - Teacher, Wisconsin
"Well put together. Good overview of economics & capitalism." - Guidance Teacher, Connecticut

Student reactions:
"They were very inquisitive."
"Good, liked part about starting own business."
"Wow! An eye-opener - interesting."