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American Society of Military Comptrollers Sandhills Chapter PO Box 71759 Fort Bragg, NC 28310 ISSUE I JUNE 30, 2011 President’s Message... I'm honored to serve you for the next year as the ASMC Sandhills Chapter President. I'm excited about the future of the Chapter and what we have in store for the members. I want to thank COL Mike Cook and all the outgoing Officers for a great transition. They have made this very smooth. I appreciate the support and the initiative of the new officers on our team. They are: Secretary – Desiree Lake – FORSCOM Treasurer – Vicki Cooper – JSOC VP Programs – Becky Mauldin – USASOC VP Membership – Pam Trail – AF/JSOC VP Outreach – Dianne Kemppainen – AAA VP Publicity – Laurie Per Lee – USASOC VP At-Large – Janyce Merz – FORSCOM/USARC Contents President’s Message New 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 Street Clean-up Coming! August 13th 0800-0900 Details on page 4 I was proud to represent the Chapter at the National PDI a couple weeks ago. We won two Awards for 2010. Our Communications Program was recognized as the best program among Chapters of our size and we achieved 5-Star Status. The Communications Program includes our newsletter, website and publicity for our events. I'd like to personally thank Ms Diane Powell who has overseen these areas for the last few years. Thanks, Diane. A 5-Star rating is achieved against standards established at Nat'l. In 2010, only 45 of the 123 active Chapters throughout the world received this award. WHEN: Thursday, July 7th Jeff Robinson TOPIC: GFEBS and Challenges New Chapter President July Luncheon Meeting TIME: 11:30 AM -1:00 PM WHERE: SPEAKER: Fort Bragg Club Mr. Billy Smith NEW 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] Let us know how we can make the Chapter better! 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 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 7 Jul 11 - Mr Billy Smith (from Ft Jackson) (Ft Bragg Club) JUL 11 26 Jul 11 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club) Indepedence Day (4th) 4 Aug 11 - Army Wellness Center (Ft Bragg Club) 13 Aug 11 Street Clean up (0800 start) AUG 11 23 Aug 11 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club) 1 Sep 11 - COL Shawn Murray (Ft Bragg Club) SEP 11 20 Sep 11 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club) Labor Day (6th) Year-end close (30th) MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SPREAD THE WORD!!!!!! Adopt-A-Street Clean-up 0800-0900 Saturday, 13 August 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 FORT BRAGG ARMY EDUCATION SERVICE Paper testing 910-432-2537/2947 POC: John Harry PROMETRICS TEST CENTERS www.2test.com Nearest Location – Raleigh, NC NATIONAL PDI 2011 - AWESOME EVENT! Minneapolis played host city to the national PDI on 30 May-June 3. The host chapter and committee executed a dynamic event, setting a program to the theme of Navigating Financial Excellence. While attendees are not in an educational session, the city has much to offer. With an alive, vibrant downtown located on the Mississippi River, attendees will discover energy, excitement and entertainment. The Mall of America offers shopping, dining and entertainment options for any time of the year and every member of the family. Art lovers have plenty to see at the Minneapolis Art Institute, Walker Art Center and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, which all house world-renowned collections. The theater scene is thriving. With more than thirty theaters, Minneapolis has more seats per capita than any U.S. city except New York. See a Broadway show and enjoy dinner and live jazz at a fabulous restaurant. Check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, where visitors can produce their own video, or come face to face with a shark at the UnderWater Adventures Aquarium. In summer, the action moves outside. Known as "The City of Lakes," Minneapolis has 22 lakes located within city limits and many more in the surrounding area. In town, locals and tourists in-line skate or stroll around Lake Calhoun, stopping for ice cream along the way. Just outside of town, Fort Snelling State Park offers outdoor recreational activities from hiking to biking and golf to boating. Skyway-connected and located in the heart of the city, the Minneapolis Convention Center will be the conference site. N A T I O N A L N E W S June 30, 2011 RE: ASMC Sandhills Chapter June Monthly Officers' Meeting 1. The Sandhills Chapter conducted an officers' monthly meeting on June 30, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Fort Bragg Club. 2. Chapter Business Monthly Membership Meetings Meetings have been changed to the first Thursday of each month and will be held at the Fort Bragg Club until further notice When sending out the flyer for the monthly meeting, attach a map to the Fort Bragg Club 50% of meetings should be finance-oriented and the other 50% can be “soft” topics Officer Duties Discussed responsibilities of the officers Discussed potential speakers (Oct. 6th meeting: Mr. Holcomb-tentative) Committees/Programs Discussed Membership Add Sponsorship Committee to volunteer list and solicit for volunteers at next membership meeting (Action: Jeff) Discussed establishing a “Technology Fair” where vendors can set up a display for members to visit and receive information Scholarship Scholarships are open to everyone in the community Community Service Request Fayetteville Parks and Recreation replace Adopt-a-Street sign (Action: Jeff) Discussed that this team is responsible for organizing the street clean up and submitting the proper paperwork when the event has taken place Treasurer Move Chapter funds from Citizen’s Bank to BB&T (Action: Vicki) Publicity Discussed submitting correspondence about the Civilian Wellness program Discussed fitness activities (Relay for Life, the Fort Bragg 5K Walk/Run, and possibly sponsoring a 5K Walk/Run) Changes to By Laws (Action: Desiree) Update monthly membership meetings to a generic form for future flexibility Add Vice President At-Large position Add responsibility of the Treasurer to ensure tax return is prepared each year Miscellaneous Topics Discussed ASMC credit card solicitation is being received by members and they would like more information (Action: Jeff) COL Maurice (Mo) Ottinger is the new USARC G8 and Bill Henry is the USARC ASMC POC Access database would be a process improvement to better track meeting attendance and CPEs, add and delete members, and quickly view upcoming dues to prompt reminders to members (Action: Desiree) New ASMC coins will need to be procured because the crests of organizations are changing drastically from the last time we bought coins Has Pamlico Chapter folded and merged with Sandhills Chapter? (Action: Jeff) Desiree Lake Desiree Lake Secretary ASMC, Sandhills Chapter Jeffrey Robinson Jeffrey Robinson President ASMC, Sandhills Chapter AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MILITARY COMPTROLLERS TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT TO SANDHILLS CHAPTER CHECKING ACCOUNT 1 Jun 2010-31 May 2011 A. CHECKBOOK BALANCE, BEGINNING OF MONTH ADD RECEIPTS DURING MONTH: 1. Dues, fees 2. Ways and means (50/50 raffle) 3. Interest 4. National ASMC Award 5. Other Receipts Mini-PDI 6. Other Receipts - Mtg 15 Mar lunch $9,244.92 $1,671.00 $177.50 $300.00 $9,284.35 $825.00 7. TOTAL RECEIPTS $12,257.85 B. TOTAL RECEIPTS AND BEGINNING CHECKBOOK BALANCE (Add lines A and 7) SUBTRACT DISBURSEMENTS DURING MONTH: 8. Dues, fees 9. Chapter Operating Expenses: Web hosting/domain/laptop/projector Scholarship Awards (3) March 15th Meeting Lunch Raffle for National ASMC PDI* 10. Chapter Mini-PDI Expenses 11. Other Service charge Credit Card fee 12. Food Coupons (for Mtg attendance) $21,502.77 $576.00 $1,187.31 $2,500.00 $1,545.80 $268.92 $5,241.89 $342.19 $102.00 13. TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $11,764.11 C. CHECKBOOK BALANCE, END OF MONTH (Subtract line 13 from B) $9,738.66 TOTAL ALL CHAPTER ASSETS, END OF MONTH Corrected Copy Vicki J. Cooper, Treasurer $9,738.66 *Will receive 90% of ticket sales Date 6/30/11