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1. American Society of Military Comptrollers Sandhills Chapter PO Box 71759 Fort Bragg, NC 28310 ISSUE 5-12 May 23, 2012 President’s Message... I’m excited to serve you for another year as the Sandhills Chapter President. There were many opportunities to see our Chapter grow last year, but I know with the new leadership team we will make even greater strides. BUT, I NEED YOUR HELP ! Nothing in this organization happens without the sacrificial efforts of someone on our team. We have opportunities for you to get involved and join us as we serve the community and be more active with training and education. Our partnership with Best Buy at the quarterly Street-Clean-up was a tremendous success! They had 10 associates participate and we will receive the TAG TEAM award, that comes with a $1,000 donation to our scholarship fund. We look forward to developing more opportunities with Best Buy in the future. Contents 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 THE SAND DOLLAR National PDI Anaheim, CA 30 May – 1 June May Luncheon Meeting WHEN: Thursday, June 7th TIME: 11:30 AM -1:00 PM WHERE: Fort Bragg Club SPEAKER: COL (R) Tim Wiseman TOPIC: Risk Management Jeff Robinson Chapter President 1

2. New ASMC Chapter Officers Serving from May 2012 – April 2013 Mr. Jeff Robinson President 910-432-8733 jeffrey.robinson@us.army.mil Ms. Janyce Merz VP At Large 910-570-5899 jacqualyn.j.merz.civ@mail.mil Ms. Jessica Kozack VP Programs 910-396-0468 jessica.kozack@soc.mil Ms. Pam Edwards-Faulk VP Membership 910-432-5188 pamela.edwardsfaulk@us.army.mil Ms. Diane Powell VP Communications 910-396-3117 diane.m.powell6.civ@mail.mil Ms. Crystal Beard VP Outreach 910-236-1981 crystal.d.beard.civ@mail.mil Ms. Desiree Lake Secretary 910-570-5896 desiree.m.lake.civ@mail.mil Ms. Bo Bouton Treasurer 910-243-1309 boutonb@jdi.socom.mil Best Buy TAG TEAM AWARD !! $1,000 donation to our scholarship fund 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. 2

3. SANDHILLS COMMITTEES Thanks to those of you who volunteered. The Mini-PDI went Very Well ! PRIMARY-COMMITTEE SUB-COMMITTEEPHONE#E-MAIL Program & Education Lead –Janyce Merz570-5899 janyce.merz@us.army.mil Mini-PDI Lead-Paxston Dailey 907-2275 paxston.dailey@ar-usacapoc.soc.mil Jean Peoples 432-6314 peoplesj@soc.mil Protocol Lead-Shaune Griffin 396-6827 shaune.a.griffin@us.army.mill Facilities Lead-Jeff Robinson 432-8733 jeffrey.robinson@us.army.mil Audio/Visual Membership & Publicity Lead – Torin Hamilton 643-9920 torin.hamilton@us.army.mil Newsletter/Publicity Lead-Diane Powell 396-3117 diane.powell@us.army.mil Kathy Battle 907-4592 kathy.battle@us.army.mil Registration Sandra Butler 570-5889 sandra.m.butler.civ@mail.mil Julia Jones 432-9041 jonesjul@soc.mil Web Page Diane Powell 396-3117 diane.powell@us.army.mil Photographer Pam Trail 243-5328 trailp@jdi.socom.mil Scholarship & Awards Lead – Dianne Kemppainen908-3917 dianne.kemppainen@us.army.mil Budget & Finance Lead – Vicki Cooper243-2155 cooperv@jdi.socom.mil Bonita Bouton243-2149 Chapter Competition Lead – Executive Committee 3

4. 2012-2013 ASMC SANDHILLS CHAPTER ACTIVITY CALENDAR Adopt-A-Street Clean-up 0830-0930 Saturday, 11 Aug – partnering with Best Buy Water and Donuts Provided! 4

5. MEMBERSHIP ! 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. 5

6. SANDHILLS CHAPTER EDUCATION COMMITTEE & INFORMATION Pamela Edwards-Faulk edwardsfaulk@aosa.army.mil There is a lot of information here; something for all to stay current and proficient! CERTIFICATIONS • CERTIFICATION for CPACertified Public Accountant • 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 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] 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 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 • 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 TEST SITES • FORT BRAGG ARMY EDUCATION SERVICE • Paper testing • 910-432-2537/2947 • POC: John Harry 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 • PROMETRICS TEST CENTERS • www.2test.com • 3200 SPRING FOREST ROADSUITE 212RALEIGH, NC 27616 6

7. PDI 2012 - Anaheim, CA, May 30 - June 1, 2012 As you know, Anaheim will play host city to the National PDI on May 30 - June 1. Registration and housing is now open through the PDI Web site. Please remind your chapter members to verify their membership is in good standing before registering. We are also taking applications for volunteers to serve as Assistant Instructors (AIs) at PDI 2012 on the PDI 2012 web site. This is a terrific way for your chapter members to participate behind the scenes at a National PDI, qualify for discounted registration and earn proceeds for your chapter. Pre-PDI CDFM training and CDFM testing information is available on our site as well. Virtual PDI Program Guide The Virtual PDI 2012 program guide is now available. All of the workshops listed will be available to registered users of the 2012 ASMC Virtual PDI for 12 months following the conclusion of the PDI in Anaheim. These programs are also eligible for CPE. If you have any questions regarding the 2012 ASMC Virtual PDI program, please submit them through the Virtual PDI Support page. N A T I O N A L N E W S 7

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