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American Society of Military Comptrollers Sandhills Chapter PO Box 71759 Fort Bragg, NC 28310 ISSUE 3-12 March 2, 2012 Contents President’s Message... We are very excited about our Mini-PDI! We have pulled out all the stops and are looking forward to a phenomenal day of training and education on March 15th. Registration Form and pictures of raffles are at the end of this newsletter. I’ve listed our speakers and their topics below: The Power of 8s by Mr. Dave Weinberg DoD FM Certification by Ms. Debora Brand Civilian Retirement by Ms. Jenith Dunbar Fort Bragg Master Plan by Mr. Glen Prillaman Fayetteville Future Initiatives by Mr. Shuford Audit Readiness by Ms. Sharon Hale Army Budget Office Update by Mr. Nethery IRAQ Drawdown by COL Bryan Stewart CDFM Testing by Mr. Fred Copeland I encourage you to get involved and register. This is our opportunity to share education and experiences among our membership. I look forward to your participation in the Sandhills Chapter Mini-PDI. President’s Message Pg 1 Chapter Officers Pg 2 Committees Pg 3 Calendar of Events Pg 4 Membership Pg 5 Education/Certification Pg 6 National News Pg 7 Chapter Minutes Pg 8 Treasurer’s Report Pg 9 Mini-PDI Registration Pg 10 Raffle Pictures Pgs 11-14 Sandhills Mini-PDI March 15th 0800-1600 See page 2 for details Page 10 - Registration Form April Luncheon Meeting WHEN: Thursday, April 5th TIME: 11:30 AM -1:00 PM Jeff Robinson WHERE: Chapter President SPEAKER: Mr. Cedric Minor Fort Bragg Club TOPIC: Wounded Warrior Program ASMC Chapter Officers (Serving from May 2011 – April 2012) OFFICER POSITION Mr. Jeff Robinson Ms. Diane Powell Ms. Becky Mauldin Ms. Pam Trail Ms. Dianne Kemppainen Ms. Janyce Merz Ms. Desiree Lake Ms. Vicki Cooper President VP –Publicity VP-Programs VP-Membership VP-Outreach VP-At Large Secretary Treasurer PHONE 432-8733 396-3117 432-8044 243-5328 396-3690 570-5899 570-5896 243-2155 E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 2012 MINI-PDI Thursday, March 15th 2012 (0800-1600) Contact Ms Vicki Cooper, (910) 243-2201 or 1333 fax, [email protected] The Sandhills Sand Dollar is published in the interest of Comptroller personnel on Fort Bragg and Pope Army Air Field. SANDHILLS COMMITTEES Thanks to those of you who volunteered. You have done well with the Mini-PDI ! PRIMARY-COMMITTEE SUB-COMMITTEE Program & Education Lead –Janyce Merz PHONE# E-MAIL 570-5899 [email protected] Mini-PDI Lead-Paxston Dailey Jean Peoples 907-2275 432-6314 [email protected] [email protected] Protocol Lead-Shaune Griffin 396-6827 [email protected] Facilities Lead-Jeff Robinson 432-8733 [email protected] Audio/Visual Membership & Publicity Lead – Torin Hamilton 643-9920 [email protected] Newsletter/Publicity Lead-Diane Powell Kathy Battle 396-3117 907-4592 [email protected] [email protected] Registration Sandra Butler Julia Jones 570-5889 432-9041 [email protected] [email protected] Web Page Diane Powell 396-3117 [email protected] Photographer Pam Trail 243-5328 [email protected] Scholarship & Awards Lead – Dianne Kemppainen 908-3917 [email protected] Budget & Finance Lead – Vicki Cooper Bonita Bouton 243-2155 243-2149 [email protected] Chapter Competition Lead – Executive Committee 2011-2012 ASMC SANDHILLS CHAPTER ACTIVITY CALENDAR 15 Mar 12 - Mini-PDI (Ft Bragg Club) 22 Mar 12 - Scholarship cut-off date MAR 12 20 Mar 12 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club) NLT 31 Mar 12 - Submit chapter packet to national 5 Apr 12 - Wounded Warrior (Ft Bragg Club) Announce 2012-2013 officer candidate slate APR 12 Announce scholarship winners 24 Apr 12 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club) 3 May 12 - Medal of Honor Winner (Ft Bragg Club) Award scholarships Install Officers MAY 12 12 May 12 - Street clean-up (0800 start) 29 May 12 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club) National PDI Memorial Day (30th) ASMC MINI-PDI 2012 March 15, 2012 Fort Bragg Club, 0800-1600 Registration information is attached at the end of the newsletter If you are interested in volunteering during the event, please contact Jeff Robinson (432-8733) or Desiree Lake (570-5896) Membership Info: Remember - individual membership dues are $26 per year or $75 for three continuous years. You can now go online to renew your membership! asmconline.org Welcome to all our new members from FORSCOM and USARC. You must change your membership online. Contact : Pam Trail, 243-5328 There are five classes of membership in ASMC: Active Members are persons who are or have been employed as professionals in the military comptrollership field and who, to remain in good standing, have paid the appropriate dues and fees. The current fee is $26 for one year or $75 for three years. Membership fee is non refundable and non transferrable. Life Membership is a recognition of those Active Members who have been in good standing for twenty consecutive years, or who are past National Presidents. The benefits of membership are the same as for active membership. Life Membership is $26 annually, except for those life members whom joined prior to 1979 and pay no dues. Life members are recognized in the Armed Forces Comptroller once a year for their long time support of the society. Associate Members are persons who, though not qualified for Active or Life Membership, are employed in fields relating to military comptrollership and who to remain in good standing, have paid the appropriate dues and fees. Associate membership is $26 annually. Honorary Members may be conferred upon persons making significant contributions to military comptrollership who are not eligible for, or who would not otherwise be expected to join, one of the other classes of membership. Honorary membership must be approved by the National Executive Committee, and has no fee. Corporate Members are available for businesses interested in the military comptrollership field. Current dues are $250, which includes one designee. SANDHILLS CHAPTER EDUCATION COMMITTEE & INFORMATION Pamela Edwards-Faulk [email protected] There is a lot of information here; something for all to stay current and proficient! CERTIFICATIONS Accredited Financial Examiner Certified Book Keeper Certified Cash Manager Certification in Control Assessment Certified Cost Analyst Certified Defense Financial Manager Certified Financial Planner Certified Fraud Examiner Certified Government Audit Professional Certified Government Financial Manager Certified Financial Manager Certified Information Systems Auditor Certified Internal Auditor Certified Management Accountant Certified Public Accountant Certified Public Finance Officer CERTIFICATION for Certified Defense Financial Manager TESTING INFORMATION: Prometric Centers www.2test.com Fort Bragg Education Center J. Harry 432-2537 National / Mini PDIs MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS: CPEs = 80 hrs every 24 months Exemptions = Retirement or Foreign Residency RELEVANT BACKGROUND Three Module Examinations Two Years Defense FM w/ Degree Three Years Defense FM Four Years Federal FM. CDFM(A) – Acquisition Module available Military and Civilians involved in the overall field of military comptrollership. STUDY MATERIAL INFORMATION Sandhills Chapter Website http://www.asmccertification.com CERTIFICATION for Certified Public Accountant TESTING INFORMATION: Uniform CPA Exam - NASBA, AICPA and Prometric Centers MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS: CPEs = varies by State. NC = 40 hrs per calendar yr. [Licensure requires 150 hrs specialized coursework] RELEVANT BACKGROUND Four Sections Offered in 54 U.S. Jurisdictions Computer Based / English only Testing -Eight months out of the year Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to protect the public interest in a rapidly changing business and financial environment STUDY MATERIAL INFORMATION AICPA http://www.aicpa.org National Association of State Boards of Accountancy www.nasba.org www.cpa-exam.org TEST SITES FORT BRAGG ARMY EDUCATION SERVICE Paper testing 910-432-2537/2947 POC: John Harry PROMETRICS TEST CENTERS www.2test.com Nearest Location – Raleigh, NC PDI 2012 !! “Professionalism in Action” PDI 2012, the premier training event hosted by the American Society of Military Comptrollers, will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center on May 30 – June 1, with a theme of Professionalism in Action. Registration is now open! Our keynote speaker at Wednesday's opening session will be the Honorable Robert F. Hale, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and CFO; and the Honorable Sean O'Keefe, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the Office Management and Budget and former Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) will be speaking at Friday's luncheon. This year's event will include more than 130 educational sessions and the ability to earn up to 24 CPE, with an additional opportunity for CPE at the Pre-PDI sessions. Workshops will cover topics such as budget and cost, acquisition, audit readiness and ethics. A full draft listing of session topics is available under Program Information. The registration rate for members who register by May 1 is $545, and housing rates will range from $125 to $145 per room night. To register or obtain a room, use the tabs across the top of the page. Hope to see you in Anaheim! New this year!! Virtual PDI Registration Can't attend PDI 2012 in Anaheim on May 30 – June 1 or want to learn from breakout sessions you could not attend? The ASMC will offer registration for virtual participation that will give you the opportunity to earn CPE from many of the sessions recorded at PDI. We know for many of you, a virtual platform may be the only means of experiencing PDI to satisfy your advanced education needs. A full pricing sheet is available on VirtualPDI.org. Classroom Training Module 4 - Acquisition Business Management Begin Date: Apr 19 2012 - End Date: Apr 20 2012 Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites Schertz, 5008 Corridor Loop Rd, Schertz, TX 78154 Module 4 - Acquisition Business Management Begin Date: Apr 25 2012 - End Date: Apr 26 2012 Location: Ford Island conference room, Oahu, Hawaii This CDFM-A (Module 4) course is sponsored by the ASMC Aloha Chapter. All registrations for this course must be sent to Ms. Gaye Sakai ([email protected]). N A T I O N A L N E W S February 2, 2012 Members' Meeting Sandhills Chapter American Society of Military Comptrollers Fort Bragg, NC 28310 RE: ASMC Sandhills Chapter February Monthly Members' Meeting The Sandhills Chapter conducted a monthly meeting on February 2, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Fort Bragg Club. The meeting was called to order by the President Jeffrey Robinson. There were a total of 94 attendees. Chapter Business: Monthly Membership Meetings Presale tickets for the baskets will begin mid-February Registration forms for the Mini-PDI will be sent in the next few days The next street cleanup is 11 February 2012 at 8:30am Guest Speaker: The guest speaker was Mr. Randall Exley, The Auditor General of the Army (TAG). The topic presented discussed “Fraud Prevention and Detection” Mr. Randall Exley presented for 50 minutes for an equivalent of 1 CPE. /s/ Desiree Lake Secretary ASMC, Sandhills Chapter /s/ Jeffrey Robinson President ASMC, Sandhills Chapter ASMC SANDHILLS CHAPTER 2012 MINI-PDI REGISTRATION FORM Thursday, 15 March 2012 (0730-1600) Fort Bragg Community Club, Normandy & Totten Rds, Ft. Bragg, NC 28310 Planned events include 6 Workshop Sessions, Key Note Address, CDFM Testing, and Much More!! Registration Deadline is 9 March 2012. Payment is due with form. Cost: $50.00 Members / $75.00 Non-Members Send all Registration Forms and Payments to: Ms. Vicki Cooper [email protected] (ph) 910-243-2155 AGENDA (Please select one workshop per session) 0730-0800 0800-0820 0830-0920 Registration – conducted in lobby of Community Club Opening Session – Welcome by Mr. Jeff Robinson, Chapter President SESSION 1: Taking Care of People – Mr. Dave Weinberg Proponency Update – Ms. Vicki Brown Fayetteville Futures Initiatives – Ms. Karen Hilton Audit Readiness – Mr. Jim Watkins CDFM Testing (2hr block) 0930-1020 SESSION 2: Audit Readiness – Mr. Jim Watkins Civilian Retirement – Ms. Jenith Dunbar Army Budget Office – Mr. Todd Nethery Fort Bragg Master Plan – Mr. Glen Prillaman 1030-1120 SESSION 3: Taking Care of People – Mr. Dave Weinberg Proponency Update – Ms. Vicki Brown Audit Readiness – Mr. Jim Watkins IRAQ Drawdown – COL Bryan Stewart 1130-1250 Lunch Buffet 1300-1350 SESSION 4 SESSION 5 Fayetteville Futures Initiatives – Ms. Karen Hilton Civilian Retirement – Ms. Jenith Dunbar Army Budget Office – Mr. Todd Nethery IRAQ Drawdown – COL Bryan Stewart 1500-1550 (Last Name) (First Name) (Position) (Rank/Grade) (Organization) (e-mail address) Member - $50.00 Member No. Chapter Closing Remarks – Mr. Jeff Robinson, Sandhills Chapter President **Information on ASMC Membership and CDFM testing is available @ http://www.asmconline.org/ ***Information on the SANDHILLS CHAPTER is available @ http://www.asmc-sandhills.org For additional PDI information contact: Mr. Jeff Robinson, (910) 432-8733, [email protected] Ms. Desiree Lake, (910) 570-5896, [email protected] ___________________ ______________________ Non-Member - $75.00 Key Note Luncheon Only - $15.00 I will attend the Key Note luncheon, but NO other portions of the Mini-PDI **If you have recently renewed your membership or are a new ASMC member please print a copy of your receipt. This will help us verify membership. SESSION 6 Fayetteville Futures Initiatives – Ms. Karen Hilton Fort Bragg Master Plan – Mr. Glen Prillaman IRAQ Drawdown – COL Bryan Stewart 1550-1600 (Deadline – Friday, 9 March 2012) Key Note Address – Mr. Dave Weinberg Proponency Update – Ms. Vicki Brown Civilian Retirement – Ms. Jenith Dunbar Army Budget Office – Mr. Todd Nethery Fort Bragg Master Plan – Mr. Glen Prillaman CDFM Testing (2hr block) 1400-1450 REGISTRANT INFORMATION CDFM Testing I plan on testing the following module(s) I II III IV (circle one or two) Paper tests only. You can test two modules during the PDI. The cost is $95 per module. ASMC Certification Office must have your payment (credit card or check) before they will provide you an exam. Contact them with any questions (703) 549-0360 ext 107. MINI PDI RAFFLE Tickets $1.00 each Basket 1: Gift Cards Kitchen utensil holder, kitchen utensils Gift Cards for Olive Garden, Pizza Hut, Panera Bread, Great Harvest Bread Company, Quizno's, Subway, and Burger King Estimated value: $135 Basket 2: I Like Calling North Carolina Home Three bottles of wine and a six pack of beer, NC coffee mug, BBQ sauce, Our State magazine, ham, hushpuppy mix, Bert's Bees products, blanket and hat, book mark, Moravian cookies, Cheerwine, cheese straws, and an 82nd Airborne Division picture. Basket 3: "Lucky" St Patrick's Day NEXTBOOK 7 inch Android 2.3 Tablet/eReader, 8G SD Memory card, Stylist, Cleaning wipes, Dark Chocolate Moose Munch, Shamrock Tie, Shamrock pin, and a USAF magnet. Estimated value: $150 MINI PDI RAFFLE Tickets $1.00 each Basket 4: Fort Bragg Special Ops Museum Theater tickets, Bowling Alley tickets, stainless steel classic kettle, travel coffee mugs, stuffed kitty with bowl, hand sanitizers, stress balls, magazines, knickknacks, gift cards (JCPenney & PetSmart) Estimated value: $185 Basket 5: Spa Day $50 gift card to the Renaissance Day Spa, Bath & Body Works collection. Estimated value: $85 Basket 6: Gift Card Carousel Red Lobster/Olive Garden/Bahama Breeze, Red Robin, Panera Bread, Starbucks, Chick Fil-A, Lone Star, Applebees, and Dairy Queen. Estimated Value: $260 MINI PDI RAFFLE Tickets $1.00 each Basket 7: Renaissance Day Spa Estimated value: $100 Basket 8: This & That Rhudy’s Stackable Rings, 31 Beach Bag, Assorted Kobalt tools, Talamore Golf Package – Green Fees and Cart, Gift cards for Chick Fil-A, Olive Garden, Tripps, Mellow Mushroom, Buffalo Wild Wings, Kickback Jacks, and Ale House Estimated value: $735 Basket 9: Mary Kay Items as shown plus a free facial. Estimated value: $200 MINI PDI RAFFLE Tickets $1.00 each Basket 10: PartyLite Candle holder with 3 pillar candles. Estimated value: $100 Basket 11: Chili Lovers $50 gift card to Chili’s, Chili Platter, 2 Chili Bowls, 2 Chili Scalloped plates, Chili napkins, and a black basket. Estimated value: $125