American Society of Military Comptrollers
Sandhills Chapter PO Box 71759 Fort Bragg, NC 28310
ISSUE 12-11
December 29, 2011
President’s Message... MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR !! I pray that you and your families enjoy this holiday period. Our Chapter will only be as good as we make it. I commit to provide relevant, professional information during these monthly meetings. I'd like to reach out to our community leaders and our own financial leaders and have them provide their insights and experience for us. I need your commitment to take an active role in this organization. We have many committees that make this a successful Chapter. I'd encourage you to get involved and see how you can make a difference. The committee descriptions and sign-up sheets are over here. Please take a moment to see how you can participate in the Sandhills Chapter.
Contents President’s Message Chapter Officers Committees Calendar of Events Membership Education/Certification National News Chapter Minutes Treasurer’s Report
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Merry Christmas!! Happy New Year!! December 25th January 1st
January Luncheon Meeting WHEN: Thursday, January 5th
I look forward to serving you in this new year~
TIME:
Jeff Robinson
WHERE:
Chapter President
SPEAKER:
11:30 AM -1:00 PM Fort Bragg Club Dr John Kline
TOPIC: Dumbo and the Feather
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 –Communications 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]
Thanks to Diane Powell for filling in as VP – Communications ! The Sandhills Sand Dollar is published in the interest of Comptroller personnel on Fort Bragg and Pope Army Air Field.
SANDHILLS COMMITTEES
Thanks to many of you who volunteered!! We still need more assistance!! 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 Jeff Robinson Protocol
Facilities
Audio/Visual Membership & Publicity
Newsletter/Publicity Lead-Diane Powell
Registration Lead – Sandy Butler Web Page Diane Powell Photographer Ms Pam Trail
Chapter Competition Lead – Executive Committee
2011-2012 ASMC SANDHILLS CHAPTER ACTIVITY CALENDAR 5 Jan 12 - Dr John Kline (Ft Bragg Club) JAN 12 24 Jan 12 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club) Publish news letter 2 Feb 12 - Mr Exley (TAG) (Ft Bragg Club) FEB 12 11 Feb 12 - Street clean-up (0900 start) 21 Feb 12 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club) 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 11 - Submit 5 Star Chapter to National
Adopt-A-Street Clean-up 0900-1000 Saturday, 11 February Water and Donuts Provided!
MLK Day (17th) President's Day (21st)
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
December 20, 2011
Season's Greetings!
On behalf of the National Executive Committee and the staff at the American Society of Military Comptrollers National Headquarters, we would like to wish you all a happy and safe holiday season. This is the time of year to reflect upon our accomplishments and set our goals for the New Year. It is a time to remember those, including ASMC members, who are working to defend our freedoms. It is also the time when we open our hearts to those less fortunate. We are committed to that philanthropic sentiment and ask that our chapters continue their efforts providing community service during this holiday time and throughout the year. Looking ahead, it is clear that the New Year will bring with it new challenges and initiatives. We remain resolved to strengthening ASMC's presence as a valuable resource focused on assisting its members with their professional growth. We are thankful to our many national and chapter volunteers who dedicate themselves toward this goal and are truly fortunate to have members with such great dedication. Thank you for all your hard work. Again, happy holidays to you all from the ASMC.
Sincerely, Al Tucker ASMC Executive Director
Terri McKay ASMC National President
N A T I O N A L N E W S
December 13, 2011 RE: ASMC Sandhills Chapter December Monthly Officers' Meeting 1. The Sandhills Chapter conducted an officers' monthly meeting on December 13, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Fort Bragg Club. 2. Old Chapter Business: Monthly Membership Meetings - speakers: Wounded Warrior program •Mini PDI Book the Army Chorus in January (Action: Jeff) Receive the proceeds from the National PDI raffle in March 2011 (Action: Vicki) Update memo for mini-PDI donations (Action: Vicki) Continue to advertise for Corporate memberships by giving a free booth Obtain more information about the CDFM testing (Action: Jeff) A Mini PDI chair is needed – possibly Chris White Start presale of tickets in February •Community Service - Opportunities: Restore Warehouse or Habitat for Humanity •Publicity Request articles for the newsletter from general membership (Action: Jeff) Get ASMC information posted on the Fort Bragg website (Action: Des) Get with Diane about access to website (Action: Jeff) 3. New Business •Monthly Membership Meetings oA speaker is needed for the January meeting: Wounded Warrior Battalion (Action: Jeff) Medal of Honor recipient (Action: Des) Move January’s meeting to the 12th? (Action: We will not change the date. Jeff) Mini PDI: Baskets - Needed by 1 February 2012 oProvide Kathy Battle with Command POC information Potential Speakers: ASMC National – Jennifer Sizemore (Action: Jeff) oFinancial Planning ASAFM&C City Planner, CPAC – Civilian Retirement (Action: Des), Branch Managers/Assignment Officers , ABO CDFM testing Vendors - GSA Management Concepts SAIC L3 CACI Facilitators oEscorts (bring speakers on post, introduce speaker, time keeper) oRegistration – Aletha Sankey (Action: Jeff) Audio/Visual
Desiree Lake
Jeffrey F. Robinson
Desiree Lake Secretary ASMC, Sandhills Chapter
Jeffrey F. Robinson President ASMC, Sandhills Chapter
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MILITARY COMPTROLLERS TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT TO SANDHILLS CHAPTER CHECKING ACCOUNT Sep, Oct, Nov 2011 A. CHECKBOOK BALANCE, BEGINNING OF MONTH ADD RECEIPTS DURING MONTH: 1. Dues, fees 2. Ways and means 3. Interest 4. Refunds 5. Other Receipts - Nat'l PDI Raffle 6. Mini-PDI Income
$9,468.18 $250.00 $130.00 24.02
7. TOTAL RECEIPTS
$404.02
B. TOTAL RECEIPTS AND BEGINNING CHECKBOOK BALANCE (Add lines A and 7) SUBTRACT DISBURSEMENTS DURING MONTH: 8. Dues, fees 9. Chapter Operating Expenses: Mtg Room FB Club for Oct, Nov, Dec Doughnuts for street cleanup Speaker lunch Christmas Party downpayment to FB Club Post Office Box Rental 10. Chapter PDI Expenses 11. Other- New Chapter Coins down pmpt
$9,872.20
$90.00 $8.63 $8.50 $1,319.41 $176.00 $802.10
13. TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
$2,404.64
C. CHECKBOOK BALANCE, END OF MONTH (Subtract line 13 from B)
$7,467.56
TOTAL ALL CHAPTER ASSETS, END OF MONTH
$7,467.56
Vicki J. Cooper, Treasurer
Date
20-Dec-11
