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American Society of Military
Comptrollers
Sandhills Chapter
PO Box 71759
Fort Bragg, NC 28310
ISSUE 9-11
September 26, 2011
President’s Message...
HAPPY NEW YEAR !! Your efforts have been
exceptional in this year’s Close-out!
I'm glad to announce that we have found a
great venue for our monthly meetings.
Starting next month we will enjoy a spacious
dining room in the Ft Bragg Club. The Club
has recently implemented a new lunch
program. It now offers an Expanded Lunch
Buffet that includes 3 hot entrees, soup and
salad bar, a sandwich bar with a Panini
station, dessert and a drink for only $8.50.
Additionally, we have contracted with the Club
to have water and iced tea available at a selfservice drink station in our room upstairs in
the Club. I'm excited to have a permanent
location where we can conduct our meetings.
Contents
President’s Message
Chapter Officers
Committees
Calendar of Events
Membership
Education/Certification
National News
Chapter Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
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Fiscal Year Close-out !!
September 30th 12 midnight
I'm very pleased to announce that our
Sandhills Chapter has finally received official
tax exempt status. Ms Vicki Cooper has been
tenacious with the IRS to file our packet and
answer multiple follow-on questions. I
understand that it has been about a 2-year
process to receive the approval for the
501(c)3. Thanks, Vicki!
WHEN: Thursday, October 6th
Jeff Robinson
SPEAKER: Mr. Tony Chavonne
The Mayor of Fayetteville
Chapter President
TOPIC: Fayetteville and Ft Bragg
October Luncheon Meeting
TIME:
WHERE:
11:30 AM -1:00 PM
Fort Bragg Club
YOUR ASMC Chapter Officers
(Serving from May 2011 – April 2012)
OFFICER
POSITION
Mr. Jeff Robinson
Ms. Laurie Per Lee
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]
We are only as good as
you make us –
How can you help?!?
Call Jeff at 432-8733
The Sandhills
Sand Dollar is
published in the
interest of
Comptroller
personnel on Fort
Bragg and Pope
Army Air Field.
SANDHILLS COMMITTEES
WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP !!
WE’LL BE CONTACTING MEMBERS TO
SUPPORT OUR COMMITTEES !!
PRIMARY-COMMITTEE
SUB-COMMITTEE
PHONE#
E-MAIL
570-5899
[email protected]
396-3117
[email protected]
396-3117
[email protected]
Scholarship & Awards
Lead – Dianne Kemppainen
908-3917
[email protected]
Budget & Finance
Lead – Vicki Cooper
Bonita Bouton
243-2155
243-2149
[email protected]
Program & Education
Lead –Janyce Merz
Mini-PDI
Protocol
Facilities
Audio/Visual
Membership & Publicity
Newsletter/Publicity
Lead-Diane Powell
Registration
Web Page
Diane Powell
Photographer
Chapter Competition
Lead – Executive Committee
2011-2012 ASMC SANDHILLS CHAPTER
ACTIVITY CALENDAR
OCT 11 6 Oct 11 – Mr. Tony Chavonne (Ft Bragg Club)
25 Oct 11 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club)
Columbus Day
(11th)
3 Nov 11 - Mr. Rich Holcomb (Ft Bragg Club)
NOV 11 19 Nov 11 - Street clean up (0900 start)
15 Nov 11 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club)
All month - Winter coat drive
Veteran's Day
(11th)
Thanksgiving
(25th)
DEC 11
1 Dec 11 - CH Hillis
(Ft Bragg Club)
13 Dec 11 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club)
Christmas
(25th)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SPREAD THE WORD!!!!!!
Adopt-A-Street Clean-up
0900-1000 Saturday, 19 November
Water and Donuts Provided!
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
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FORT BRAGG ARMY EDUCATION
SERVICE
Paper testing
910-432-2537/2947
POC: John Harry

PROMETRICS TEST CENTERS
www.2test.com
Nearest Location – Raleigh, NC
Upcoming Audio Education
ASMC National Headquarters will offer each of the first three CDFM Module
reviews through a two day, eight hour audio session. Mark your calendars
now for the sessions, which will be $99 per line.
October 25-26, 2011
Module 1 - Resource Management
Nov 15-16, 2011
Module 2 - Budget and Cost
December 13-14, 2011 Module 3 - Accounting and Finance
Save the Date for PDI 2012!
Anaheim will play host city to the national PDI on 29 May to 1 June. The
host chapter and committee are already busy planning for a dynamic
event, setting a program to the theme of Professionalism in
Action. Located just blocks away from shopping and Disneyland, the
Anaheim Convention Center will be the conference site. Several hotels will
be used to accommodate PDI attendees, with reservations opening in
February 2012. Keep your eyes on www.asmconline.org for updates to
information regarding PDI 2012. Meet Your Chapter Representatives
Two nominees have been selected to serve as chapter representatives at
the National Executive Committee meetings. In this role, they will provide
field and chapter perspectives to the NEC in all national ASMC matters that
arise throughout their two year term.
Mr. Francis Machina, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the
Deputy Chief Financial Officer/Comptroller for U.S. Special Operations
Command, MacDill Air Force Base, FL. Mr. Machina also serves as the
Deputy Director, Special Operations Financial Management. He is
responsible for special operations budget and execution issues totaling
more than $8 billion annually. He is a Certified Defense Financial Manager,
past chairman of the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC)
Professional Development Institute, and 2-time past president of Tampa
Bay Chapter of ASMC.
Ms. Kisha Morgan began her federal government career in January 2006 in
Germany, moving up from Staff Accountant to the Chief of Cash Receipts
for NAF Accounting within one year. She is currently serving the Corps of
Engineers in Alexandria, VA. She is the current Chapter President and
Newsletter Director for the Mount Vernon Chapter and is a Certified
Defense Financial Manager.
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September 1, 2011
Members' Meeting Sandhills Chapter
American Society of Military Comptrollers
Fort Bragg, NC 28310
RE: ASMC Sandhills Chapter September Monthly Members' Meeting
1. The Sandhills Chapter conducted a monthly meeting on September 1, 2011 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.
2. Chapter Business
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Monthly Membership Meetings
o Speakers are aligned for the next two meetings to include the Mayor of
Fayetteville for October and Mr. Rich Holcomb of Forces Command
Headquarters for November.
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Publicity
o The audience was invited to raise their hands to show the interest in an ASMC
Facebook page.
o The audience was requested to assist with obtaining corporate memberships.
3. Guest Speaker
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The guest speaker was COL Shawn Murray from the Forces Command Headquarters,
Resource Integration Division.
His topic covered his financial management experiences in Afghanistan.
COL Murray presented for 50 minutes for an equivalent of 1 CPE.
Desiree Lake
Jeffrey Robinson
Desiree Lake
Secretary
ASMC, Sandhills Chapter
Jeffrey Robinson
President
ASMC, Sandhills Chapter