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American Society of Military Comptrollers Sandhills Chapter PO Box 71759 Fort Bragg, NC 28310 ISSUE 6-12 Aug 22, 2012 Contents President’s Message... We’re off to a good start this year. Our highlights from this last Quarter: National PDI in Anaheim, CA! Great opportunity for ASMC-ers to network and learn best practices from throughout DoD. Your Sandhills Chapter received the coveted 5-Star Chapter award ! Thanks for your work! COL (R ) Tim Wiseman’s discussion of Risky Business Areas in his environment of East Carolina University. Notably, we are not so different in our approaches to mitigate risk! Finally, I am extremely proud to announce that our Chapter is hosting Dr. Mary-Sally Matiella as our speaker at the October Monthly Luncheon. We don’t want to miss this tremendous opportunity to hear from the top civilian in our financial management community! President’s Message Chapter Officers Committees Calendar of Events Membership Education/Certification National News Chapter Minutes Treasurer’s Report Pg 1 Pg 2 Pg 3 Pg 4 Pg 5 Pg 6 Pg 7 Pg 8 Pg 9 National PDI Tremendous success at Anaheim, CA 30 May – 1 June September Luncheon Meeting WHEN: Thursday, Sep 6th TIME: 11:30 AM -1:00 PM Jeff Robinson WHERE: Chapter President SPEAKER: Mr John Stanton Fort Bragg Club TOPIC: Border Patrol - Homeland New ASMC Chapter Officers Serving from May 2012 – April 2013 Mr. Jeff Robinson President 910-432-8733 [email protected] Ms. Janyce Merz VP At Large 910-570-5899 [email protected] Ms. Jessica Kozack VP Programs 910-396-0468 [email protected] Ms. Pam Edwards-Faulk VP Membership 910-432-5188 [email protected] Ms. Diane Powell VP Communications 910-396-3117 [email protected] Ms. Crystal Beard VP Outreach 910-236-1981 [email protected] Ms. Desiree Lake Secretary 910-570-5896 [email protected] Ms. Bo Bouton Treasurer 910-243-1309 [email protected] Thanks to those who participated in the Street Clean-up The Sandhills Sand Dollar is published in the interest of Comptroller personnel on Fort Bragg and Pope Army Air Field. SANDHILLS COMMITTEES Thanks to all our volunteers! 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 – Crystal Beard 908-3917 crystal.beard @ us.army.mil Budget & Finance Lead – Vicki Cooper Bonita Bouton 243-2155 243-2149 [email protected] Chapter Competition Lead – Executive Committee 2012-2013 ASMC SANDHILLS CHAPTER ACTIVITY CALENDAR SEP 12 6 Sep 12 - Mr John Stanton Border Patrol 18 Sep 12 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club) (Ft Bragg Club) OCT 12 9 Oct 12 - Dr. Mary-Sally Matiella ASA FM&C (Ft Bragg Club) 23 Oct 12 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club) NOV 12 1 Nov 12 - COL(R) Roberts Medal of Honor Winner 17 Nov 12 - Street clean up (0900 start) 13 Nov 12 - Exec Mtg (Divot Club) (Picerne Club) Adopt-A-Street Clean-up 0830-0930 Saturday, 17 Nov – partnering with Best Buy 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 : Ms Pamela Edwards-Faulk 910-432-5188 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 their 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 CDFM 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 CPA 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 3200 SPRING FOREST ROAD SUITE 212 RALEIGH, NC 27616 Padfolios Available for Purchase These zippered padfolios are the perfect item for chapter executive committees, door prizes and pads for mini-PDIs. Order a supply for your chapter from our secure RHQ ordering site today! Virtual PDI All Virtual PDI presentations are now available, and registrants have a year to view the programs and earn CPE. You also have a year to register. Don't miss the chance to earn CPE online at your own pace - register for Virtual PDI today! Upcoming Regional CDFM Testing Opportunities August 6-10: Wright Patterson AFB, OH Federal Appropriations Law / 3-day Purpose, Time and Amount Course August 13 - 15: Courtyard by Marriott Colorado Springs South; 2750 Tenderfoot Hill Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Mod 4: Acquisition Business Management August 16 & 17: Courtyard by Marriott Colorado Springs South; 2750 Tenderfoot Hill Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 N A T I O N A L N E W S July 10, 2012 Members' Meeting Sandhills Chapter American Society of Military Comptrollers Fort Bragg, NC 28310 RE: ASMC Sandhills Chapter Monthly Members' Meeting 1. The Sandhills Chapter conducted a monthly meeting on July 10, 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 30 attendees. 2. Chapter Business Monthly Membership Meetings o The next street cleanup is 11 August 2012 at 8:30am o Potential outreach opportunities include Habitat for Humanity, Hungry Angelz, and sponsor a 5K run/walk 3. Guest Speaker The guest speaker was Mr. Mark Keeley, Price Waterhouse Coopers The topic presented discussed audit readiness Mr. Mark Keeley presented for 45 minutes for an equivalent of 1.0 CPE. Desiree Lake Jeffrey Robinson Desiree Lake Secretary ASMC, Sandhills Chapter Jeffrey Robinson President ASMC, Sandhills Chapter