From the PresidentCa l e n da r o f ev e n t sImportant Dates to Remember

Ca l e n da r o f ev e n t sImportant Dates to Remember

2013

MMTI Basic• Comfort Inn and Conference Center Mount Pleasant, MI April21-26,2013

MMTI Advanced• Comfort Inn and Conference Center Mount Pleasant, MI MAy15-17,2013

MMTA in the UP• Marquette Lakeview Arena Citizens Forum Room Marquette, MI MAy31,2013

35th Annual Fall Conference • Grand Traverse Resort Traverse City, MI OctOber20-23,2013

2014

36th Annual Fall Conference • Bavarian Inn Frankenmuth, MI OctOber5-8,2014

Well, we made it through another Michigan winter! If the ground hog is correct, spring should almost be here by the time you receive this newsletter. I hope everyone is doing well and had a healthy and safe winter.

The MMTA Board, as well as committee members, have been working hard planning events for the upcoming year.

Please mark your calendars with the upcoming dates:

•The 2013 Spring Seminar is scheduled for March 22 at the Lansing Best Western Plus in Lansing. This is a new location this year.

• The 2013 MMTI Basic is scheduled for April 21-26 at the Comfort Inn in Mt. Pleasant.

• The 2013 MMTI Advanced is scheduled for May 15-17 at the Comfort Inn in Mt. Pleasant.

• The 2013 MMTA in the UP is scheduled for May 31 at the Citizen’s Forum in Marquette.

• Please check the MMTA website for all the registration information: www.mmta-mi.org.

• The 48th APT US&C Conference is scheduled for August 4-7, 2013 in Houston, Texas at the J.W. Marriott. For more information please visit the APT US&C Website: www.aptusc.org.

• The 35th Annual Fall Conference is scheduled for October 20-23 at the Grand Traverse Resort.

Please mark your calendars and remember to register for these events. If you know someone new who would benefit from our educational series, please make an extra effort to encourage them to attend and join our association.

As you can see, we have planned a busy year. Thanks to all the Chairpersons and committee members for all the time that you have devoted to making our educational programs such a success.

Jan SteggerdaJan Steggerda MiCPT

MMTA President

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COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET FOR MMTA

Fund 101 MMTA GENERAL FUND

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GL Number DescriptioN perioD eNDeD 02/29/2012

perioD eNDeD 02/28/2013

Unclassified

101-000-002.000 cAsH/cHecKiNG 155,902.01 210,028.91

total 155,902.01 210,028.91fUnd Balance and net assets

101-000-000.090 prepAiD eXpeNses 4,809.90 2,600.00

total 4,809.90 2,600.00

totAL Assets 160,711.91 212,628.91Li

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101-000-202.000 AccouNts pAyAbLe 159.00 371.27

total 159.00 371.27

totAL LiAbiLities 159.00 371.27

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101-000-390.000 FuND bALANce 91,581.15 109,308.50

101-000-390.100 reserVeD For scHoLArsHips 20,325.00 25,511.25

total 111,906.15 134,819.75

beginning Fund balance 111,906.15 134,819.75

Net of revenue vs expenditures 48,646.76 77,437.89

ending Fund balance 160,552.91 212,257.64

total Liabilities and Fund balance 160,711.91 212,628.91

PRESIDENTJan Steggerda, MiCPT

Park Township(616) 738-4236

PRESIDENT-ELECTMary Ann Kornexl, CPFA, MiCPT

City of Mount Pleasant(989) 779-5381

VICE PRESIDENTCheryl Rhein-O’Neill, CPFA, MiCPT

Oregon Township(810) 664-5971

TREASURERAnnge Horning, CPFA, CMC, MiCPT

City of Tawas City(989) 362-8688

SECRETARYMatthew Horning, CFIP, CPFA, CPFIM, MiCPT

City of Ann Arbor(734) 794-6541

DIRECTORS

NEWSLETTERMargaret Birch, CPFA, CPFIM, MiCPT

Waterford Charter Township(248) 674-6217

EDUCATIONBarbara Fandell, CPFA, MiCPT

City of Ithaca(989) 875-3200

LEGISLATION

Diane Purgiel, CPFA, MiCPTElmira Township(989) 732-4446

MEMBERSHIPJanice Zuhlke, CPFA, CMC, MiCPT

City of Saginaw(989) 759-1440

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Janice Sal, CPFA, MiCPTCity of Hudsonville(616) 669-0200

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTKim McKay, MiCPT

City of Rockford(616) 825-5005

ASSOCIATE DirectorKimberly Goethe, FVP, CTP

Flagstar Bank(248) 312-6964

The 35th Annual

MMTA Fall ConferenceWill be held at the

Grand Traverse Resort in

Traverse City, MIOctober 20-23, 2013

www.mmta-mi.org

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explore•challenges and

best practices from experienced treasurers

• legislative issues that are impacting local communities

• investment strategies

learn• investment policy &

reporting

•cash management

•generational differences in the workplace

connect•meet treasurers from

around the state

• learn how to managing stress & burnout

• improve your written communication

Michigan Municipal Treasurer’s insTiTuTe

The MMTa Board of Directors, education and professional Development committees, are pleased to invite you to attend the Michigan Municipal Treasurers association Basic and advanced institutes. it’s time to mark your calendars to “save the dates”!

The objectives of the MMTa are to provide education, information and dedication to the development of our municipal treasury members. Our goal for the institutes is to offer quality education that meets the basic level of education, skill and knowledge for those new to the profession seeking certification; as well as the more experienced treasurers who want advanced education for recertification. With that in mind, the Institutes are designed to meet the accreditation requirements for education points for the Michigan Certified Professional Treasurer (MicpT) and association of public Treasurers of the united states and canada's (APT US&C's), Certified Public Finance Administrator (CPFA) and Advanced Certified Public Finance Administrator (ACPFA) certifications. College credit may also be earned.

MMTa Basic institute – april 21 through april 26, 2013The Basic institute is designed to enhance the overall job performance of the treasurer in small and large municipalities and is required for treasurers seeking the MiCPT certification and recommended for those seeking the CPFA certification.

MMTa advanced institute – May 15 through May 17, 2013The advanced institute offers continuing education that prepares participants to perform complex treasurer duties and meets the requirements for treasurers seeking to renew the MiCPT and CPFA certifications. The Basic institute and advanced institute will both be held at the comfort inn hotel and conference center located on the campus of cMu in Mt. pleasant. MMTa membership is required to attend and the advanced institute is only available for MMTa members who have completed the three-year Basic institute.

The cost for the Basic institute is $550.00 and the cost for the advanced institute is $325.00. scholarships are available if fees present a problem. To see if you qualify, contact Barbara Fandell at bfandell@ithacami.com or 989-875-3200.

The committees have planned and worked hard on creating these programs and you will not want to miss out! The MMTi not only provides you with quality education, but a valuable network of professional treasurers and friends. The schedules for both Basic and advanced Institutes will be finalized and posted on the website along with other updates soon.

On behalf of all the members of the MMTa Board of Directors, the education committee and professional Development committee, it is my pleasure to to invite you to enjoy an educational experience you will never forget. sincerely,

Barbara FandellClerk-Treasurer, CPFA, MiCPTMMTa education committee chairperson

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MMTA BAsic insTiTuTe April 21-26, 2013 | MMTA AdvAnced insTiTuTe MAy 15-17, 2013

Barbara Fandell

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Don’t look back fondly. Look forward bravely.All progress is the result of change. However, not all change is progress. Just take a look at the way things were in the United States in 1907. It will boggle your mind.

• In 1907, the average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47 years old and the top three causes of death were pneumonia, tuberculosis, and diarrhea. Ninety percent of all doctors had no college education. Only 14% of the homes had a bathtub and most women washed their hair once a month, using Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.

• Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstore. Back then, pharmacists said, “Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health.”

• There were only 8000 cars in the U.S. and 144 miles of paved roads. The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. And the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee had more people living in each of their states than sparsely populated California. Indeed, the population of Las Vegas, Nevada was only 30!

• The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year and was paid 22 cents per hour. Sugar cost four cents a pound and coffee cost fifteen cents a pound. Only 8% of the homes had a telephone, and a three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost $11.00.

The good news in all of that … there were only 230 reported murders in the entire United States for the entire year of 1907.The point is simple. There’s no sense in arguing about the existence of change, the pace of change, or the direction of the change. It makes a great deal more sense to LEAD it. And whether you’re a CEO, Vice President, Director, Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader, Parent, or Spouse, there are several things you can do to LEAD change more effectively and more positively.

1. Project confidence.Whatever leadership position you might hold, you must remember that people are always watching you. If you project a certain degree

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following sites for future APT US&C conferences:

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!JUNE 1st IS THE DEADLINE

for submitting applications for the following certifications that are available through the

Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada:

• DebtPolicyCertification

• CashHandlingCertification

• InvestmentPolicyCertification

• DisasterPreparednessCertification

• CertifiedPubicFinanceAdministrator

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• AdvancedCertifiedPublicFinance

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Applications and information for all the certification programs are available on the APT US&C website. Please don’t wait until the last

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of confidence … if you look and talk like you believe in the change … the other people around you will get on board with you. Be the change you want to see in others.

The opposite is also true. As Robert J. Maricich, CEO and President of Century Furniture Industries, points out, “To lead in an environment of ambiguity, you must defeat anxiety in yourself so that you don’t risk infecting the people around you.”Remember, attitudes are contagious. Just make sure yours is worth catching.

2. Shun the ruts and climb the limbs.To some extent, we all like the ruts we’re in … if for no other reason than the fact that they’re familiar or comfortable. Oh sure, the ruts may not be all that great, but we’re used to them. So the rationale goes … WHY rock the boat?WHY indeed? Because all progress is the result of change. If you want anything at work, in your life, or in your relationships to get better, then you’ve got to leave your old familiar ruts. You’ve got to stop doing things the way you’ve always done them and hoping things will get better. They won’t. As J. Paul Getty, the founder of the Getty Oil Company, said, “In times of rapid change, experience could be your worst enemy.”

By contrast, to improve anything, you’ve got to go out on a limb once in a while, because that’s where the fruit is. As Sir Francis Bacon wrote so eloquently, “If we are to achieve results never before accomplished, we must employ methods never before attempted.”Of course, when you lead change by example, when you take more risks, you may fail. But that’s not all bad. People at work and people at home will actually respect you more if they see you taking risks and failing once in a while than they would if they never saw you taking any risks. If they only see you playing it safe … because you’re afraid of change … they may pity you, but they won’t respect you.In fact, in the process of climbing out on a limb, you may discover wonderful things about yourself and your potential. As poet T.S. Eliot observed, “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” And corporate spokesperson Jason Vines says, “You don’t know where the edge is unless you are willing to go over it once in a while.”

3. Ask the “make it easier” question.There are very few change leadership strategies that will work in every situation. However, there is a question you can ask employees (or even your teammates and kids) that will help them make the desired change.

For example, the senior management at one company had made the decision to switch the software used by one of the departments. The employees in that particular department, naturally, weren’t happy about the turmoil it promised to bring them … the time it would take to learn the new software and the difficulty it would create in trying to meet project deadlines in the meantime. Just as the employees started to grumble, their supervisor made things easier by sitting down with them and asking, “Okay, what are you going to need to make this new software work for you?”

This simple question changed the employees’ perception of the situation and got them thinking in positive terms of how to make the best of the transition. They started to discuss the necessary training and task shuffling instead of fretting. They began to take charge of those aspects that most affected them. And handing over control … or offering to help … is a major part of leading any change.

Action:Look for an opportunity to ask the “make it easier” question. Find a person who is struggling with change and ask how you can make it easier for him or her to get through the change.

About the author: Dr. Alan Zimmerman is a full-time professional speaker who specializes in attitude, motivation, and leadership programs that pay off. For your own free subscription to Dr. Zimmerman’s weekly ‘Tuesday Tip’ newsletter, go to http://www.DrZimmerman.com.

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(APTUS&C) has undergone an exciting transition over the past several months. You may have noticed that our headquarters has moved from maryland to Colorado. This is the result of a major change in the way the association is managed.

for many years, the association had an office in the Washington, D.C. area, staffed by three association employees. The cost of operating this office was a major source of the overall overhead cost for the association. In August of 2012, the Board resolved to investigate the possibility of closing the office and transitioning to a management structure in which the association would be managed by a professional association management firm.

A committee was appointed to write and issue a request for proposals (rfP), evaluate the results, and make a recommendation to the Board. The committee received 20 responses to the rfP. Although the committee received many excellent proposals, it was unanimous in its decision to recommend The Third eye group (Teg) as the association’s management company. The Board approved the contract with Teg in December.

The APTUS&C Board is excited to have this contract in place, and very excited about the future of the association. our new executive Director is nicole Singleton, who is a principal member of Teg. She comes to us with 20 years of experience in association management. She is a member of the

American Society of Association executives, and she holds graduate degrees in both

Business Administration and Applied Communications.Since December, there has been a whirlwind of activity as nicole and the Board have closed the maryland

office and transitioned the operation to the Denver, Colorado area. It has been

a monumental task. Please bear with us as we make this transition. We have come a long way, but we recognize that the transition is not yet complete. If you have any issues with membership services, please let us know immediately by contacting our new headquarters using the contact information below.

Association of Public Treasurers of the United States & Canada

2851 S. Parker road, Suite 560Aurora, Co 80014

e-mail: info@aptusc.org

(720) 248-2771 phone(866) 681-2797 toll-free

(303) 755-7363 fax

meet nicole Singleton and her team at the 2013 An-nual Conference in Houston, Texas, August 4-7.

The Association of Public Treasurers of the United States & Canada

Julie M. GustManaging Director, Public Funds

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Don JensenManaging Director, Public Funds

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J o i n U s f o r MMTA in the UP

friday, may 31, 2013

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MMTA in the UPfriday, may 31, 2013

R e g i s t r a t i o n

$65 Early Bird RegistrationRegistrations must be U.S. postmarked by May 10, 2013.

$80 Regular Registration

Registration Deadline is May 24, 2013Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be in written form and received by

May 27, 2013 in order to be eligible for a refund of the registration fees(s).

Name: ____________________________________________________________________

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Check here if this is your first MMTA function.

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R e g i s t r a t i o n f o r m

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2013 Annual Conference

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It is possible to earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits and CPFA points at the APT US&C’s Annual Conference. Additional CPE credits and CPFA/ACPFA points can be earned by attending additional training programs.

APT US&C is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417, www.nasba.org.

Why Attend?

Funds for travel and training are often the first to go when times are tough. So why will hundreds of treasury management

officers attend the APT US&C 48th Annual Conference in Houston? Here are some compelling reasons:

• Itistheonetimeduringtheyearwhen,forjustafewdays,youcan immerse yourself in information that you can take home and immediately apply to the treasury and financial issues with which your government is struggling.

• Shortagesinstaff,time,andresourcesarechallengingourprofession to re-think everyday practices and delivery methods. The APT US&C Conference is packed with opportunities to learn new practices and successful strategies you and your government can use and cannot get at a single event anywhere else.

• Tokeepaheadofthecurveandbereadyforthenextbigfiscalchallenge,youneedtoconstantlyhoneyourprofessional skills and knowledge. At the Conference, you will learn about the latest developments in your areaofexpertise.

So why do so many treasury management officers attend the APT US&C Annual Conference?Becausetheycan’taffordnottoattend. Take control of your professional development and learn how to do more for your government with fewer resources. Register today!

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Concurrent Sessions

Investment Management Track These sessions are designed to bring public funds managers the latest developments in the area of investing publicfunds,andwillbevaluabletomanagersofallexperiencelevels.Topicswillrangefrombasicinvestingforpublic funds managers to more sophisticated portfolio management strategies. Just a few of the topics previously coveredinthistrackinclude:HowtoMaximizeInterestIncomeandMaintainFlexibilityandLiquidity;ModelforDeterminingFixedIncomeSecuritiesvs.DailyPools;AgencyDebtMarkets;andtheFateofGSEs.

Cash Management TrackThe Cash Management Track is designed to cover the latest cash management practices. Attendees will receive training and information on developing internal policies and procedures to manage cash in an efficient and organizedmanner.Afewofthetopicspreviouslyofferedinthistrackare:TheCostoftheStatusQuoEconomicSectorSolutions;EfficientDisbursementManagement;LatestDevelopmentsinElectronicPaymentProcessing;and Aggregate, Automatic, Accelerate Your Receivables.

Information Technology TrackThe APT US&C conference will provide training, demonstrations, and the latest trends in information technologythroughavarietyofeducationalsessionsandinteractionswithexhibitors.Learningtoleveragetechnology to enhance accountability and accuracy, and improve performance is critical to managing financial resources.Justafewofthetopicspreviouslycoveredinthistrackinclude:DataSecurity;OutsourcingInformationTechnology;GoingGreenintheWorkplace;andCyberCrime.

Debt Management TrackThe Debt Management Track will address the appropriate uses, types and levels of debt. Attendees will learn aboutbondstructure,principlesofdebtfinance,andthelatestGASBpronouncements.Justafewofthetopicspreviouslycoveredinthistrackinclude:MunicipalBondMarketUpdate:FromanIssuer’sPerspective;CapitalandEconomicDevelopmentFinancing;andTax-ExemptBonds:IRSCompliance.

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Preliminary Schedule of Events

Sunday, August 4, 2013

8:00a.m.to4:00p.m. CPFIMProgram(BeginnerLevel)

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Board of Directors Nominating Interviews

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Committee Meetings

5:00p.m.to6:00p.m. NewMembers’WelcomeReception

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Social Event

Monday, August 5, 2013

7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Board of Director & Committee Chair Breakfast Meeting)

8:00a.m.to9:00a.m. OpeningSession

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker

10:00a.m.to10:30a.m. BreakwithExhibitors

10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Concurrent Sessions

11:30a.m.to1:00p.m. Treasurer-to-TreasurerWorkshops

1:00p.m.to3:00p.m. AwardsLuncheon

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CPFIM Program Testing (Beginner level)

3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

4:00p.m.to4:30p.m. BreakwithExhibitors

4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday Evening Social Event

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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

6:30a.m.to7:30a.m. FunRun/Walk

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Partnership Recognition Breakfast

9:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions

11:00a.m.to11:30a.m. BreakwithExhibitors

11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

1:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Additional Training Programs (May include: Cash Handling, Internal Controls, Debt Policy, Fund Balance Reserve, and Advanced CPFIM)

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday Evening Social Event

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

7:00a.m.to8:00a.m. FullBuffetBreakfast

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ACPFIM Program Testing (Advanced)

8:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions

10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Annual Business Meeting

10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Morning Break

11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Concurrent Session

12:00p.m.to1:00p.m. PastPresidents’Luncheon

1:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Board of Director’s Meeting

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. President’s Reception

7:00p.m. InstallationofOfficers&Directors

Preliminary Schedule of Events (continued)

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Five APT US&C training programs may be offered on Tuesday afternoon and registration includes purchase of the manual. An afternoon snack will be provided during the additional training programs.

TheGuidetoInternalControls-TheprogramfeaturesAPTUS&C’sNEWESTmanual,whichcompliments our successful internal controls checklist. The checklist has been updated and incorporated into a training manual to assist attendees with the importance of proper internal controls and how to apply the checklist to their public entities.

Cash Handling Certification - Improve your entity’s cash handing skills by becoming a certifiedcashhandler.Onceyoucompletethe certification process, you can train your staffandimproveyourorganization’scashhandling operations. APT US&C’s cash handling Seminars have been presented to more than 5,000 cash handlers throughout the United States.

FundBalancePolicyCertification–ThisisAPTUS&C’sNEWESTcertification.Inconjunctionwithestablishingadebtpolicy,ratingagencies are looking for fund balance reserve policies.

DebtPolicyCertification–UtilizingAPTUS&C’sDebt Policy Manual, this program assists you incertifyingyourorganization’sdebtpolicybyestablishing debt financing policies for your organizationwhileconsideringtoday’stighterregulations and laws.

Advanced Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (ACPFIM) Accreditation Program – After completion of the CPFIM, APT US&C recommends successful completion of the ACPFIM. The firstmoduleoftheACPFIMidentifiesandexplainssomeofthemorecomplexinvestmentchoicesavailabletothepublicfundsinvestor including: Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS), Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS), step-up agencies and agency floating rate securities. The second module of the ACPFIM illustrateshowtoanalyzeyourcurrentinvestmentportfoliowithExcelandothersoftwaretools.Afteryourportfoliohasbeenanalyzedforcurrentandpotentialrisks,wewilldiscussrepositioning to mitigate risk.

Preconference Seminars

Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (CPFIM) Accreditation Program

TheCPFIMisanationally-recognizedaccreditationfocusedontheinvestmentofpublicfunds.Participantswill learn basic level skill, tools, and fundamental concepts of investment portfolio management. The course

is designed for participants who have limited knowledge of cash management and public funds investing, and thoselookingtoexpandtheirknowledgebaseonthefundamentalsofinvestingpublicfunds.Whoshouldattend: state and local government treasurers, business managers, investment officers, cash managers, finance officers,andemployeeswhoserveinsimilarroles.Acontinentalbreakfast,boxedlunch,andafternoonsnackwill be provided.

Additional Training Seminars

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Hotel Information

J.W. MarriotLocatedintheGalleriaareaofHouston,attendeeswillfind themselves at home among the rich comforts and luxuriesofthefourdiamondJ.W.Marriot.Withfirst-class accommodations and state-of the-art facilities, the J.W.Marriotoffersguestsachancetofullyrelaxinordertofocusentirelyupontheirlearningobjectives.

Reservation deadline is July 11, 2013. For reservations call (800) 228-9290 and mention “APT US&C” for the group discount. Sleeping room rates do not include a 17%stateandlocaltax.Taxratesaresubjecttochange.

Reservationsrequireaone(1)nightdeposit(includingtax)withamajorcreditcard.Depositsarerefundableif notice of cancellation is received by the Hotel Reservation Department at least three (3) days prior to theexpectedarrivaldate.Guestcheck-inis3:00p.m.and check-out is 12:00 p.m.

Single Deluxe (1 person) - $109.00

Double Deluxe (2 person)- $109.00

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Transportation

TheJ.W.Marriotisconvenientlylocatedjust16milesfromtheWilliamB.Hobby(HOU)Airport.SuperShuttleservices are available to take attendees to the hotel at the estimated cost of $25. If you are planning to drive, take AirportBlvd.to45Northto610West/North.ExitWestheimerandturnleft.Thehotelispastthesecondstoplight (McCue St.) on the right before Sage Road.

Easy to Get There16minutesfromtheWilliamB.HobbyAirport

Super Shuttle ServiceReservations: (281) 230-7275 - Estimated at $25

Rental CarHertzRentalCarislocatedintheWilliamB.HobbyAirport(HOU).

Taxi ServiceTaxiserviceisavailableattheWilliamB.HobbyAirport(HOU).Estimatedtaxifareis$45.

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Area Attractions

ThesheersizeandvarietyofHoustonensuresthateveryonewillfindsomethingtodoandlove.Whetheronewants to see historic sites, take in a ballgame, or do some shopping, they will find Houston provides many optionstosuittheirinterestswhileofferinganatmosphereuniquetoTexas.

Minute Maid ParkHomeoftheHoustonAstros,MinuteMaidParkoffersvisitorsanexperienceunlikeanythingelseinMajorLeagueBaseball.ComeseetheHoustonAstrosintheirfirstyearintheAmericanLeagueandenjoythevarietyofuniquefoodsreflectingthebestofTexancuisine.Takeintheuniquedimensionsandsightsofthefieldtoppedoffwithatrainwithintheparkitself.

Galleria Shopping ComplexSpanningmorethan2.4millionsquarefeet,theGalleriaShoppingComplexisadestinationfortouristsfromallovertheworld.Withover400storesandrestaurants,theGalleriahassomethingforeveryoneasguestswillfindthemselves choosing between shopping, dining, swimming and even ice skating.Withthefinestinbothretailanddining,theGalleriaoffersafirstclassexperiencesuretoimpressanyone.

The Battleship TexasServingfrom1914to1948,theUSSTexasistheonlyremainingUSvesseltoserveinbothWWIandWWII.GuestsareabletoseetheincrediblehistoryoftheUSSTexasfirsthandastheyareinvitedtotourtheship,walkingitsdecks and halls while hearing about the incredible history of the battleship. Changes in technology are readily apparent as guests observe the immense changes that were made to the ship over the course of its 34 year tour of duty.TheUSSTexasisararechancetoseetheconvergenceofmilitaryandengineering history first hand and should not be missed.

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2013 Annual Conference Course Registration Form

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Course Registration FormNAME (as it will appear on badge): _____________________________________________ TITLE/POSITION _____________________________

ORGANIZATION/COMPANY: ____________________________________________________ PHONE: ________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________ CITY: ________________________ STATE: ___________ ZIP: ___________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED): ___________________________________________________________________________________________ FIRST TIME ATTENDEE: _________YES __________NO

Conference Registration Fees

Conference Registration Fees: (Please circle one)

Early Registration(Postmarked and paid by 5/1/13)

Regular Registration(postmarked and paid by 7/1/13)

Late Registration(Postmarked and paid after 7/1/13)

Public Sector APT US&C Active Member (Includes the Sunday, August 4, 2013, committee meetings, concurrent track sessions, and day and evening meals)

$395 $495 $545

Public Sector Non-APT US&C Member (includes the Sunday, August 4, 2013, committee meetings, concur-rent track sessions, and day and evening meals)

$495 $595 $645

One-Day Pass (includes concurrent track sessions and day and evening meals)

$175 $200 $225

Additional Training Program Registration

Additional Training Fee:Additional training program fees are separate from Annual Conference registration and fees.Circle the seminar(s) of your choice

APT US&CActive Member

Non-APT US&CMember

Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (CPFIM) Accreditation Sunday, August 4, 2013 $175 $260

Advanced Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (ACPFIM) Accreditation Tuesday, August 6, 2013

$175 $260

Cash Handling SeminarTuesday, August 6, 2013

$65 $75

Fund Balance Reserve Policy & Debt Policy Tuesday, August 6, 2013 $65 $75

Guide to Internal Controls Tuesday, August 6, 2013 $65 $75

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Schedule of Events

To better serve our members, APT US&C would appreciate your response to the events you are planning to at-tend. Once at the conference, you may change your session, however, admittance to meal functions will be by ticket only. You must indicate which meal functions you will be attending or you will not be given a ticket.

This is a tentative schedule: speaker, topics, and evening events are subject to change.

Sunday, August 4th

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm New Members’

Welcome Reception

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Sunday Night Social

Event

Monday, August 5th

7:00 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast

11:30 am 1:00 pm Treasurer-to-

Treasurer Workshop

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Awards Luncheon

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Monday Night Social

Event

Tuesday, August 6th

8:00 am – 9:00 am Partnership

Recognition Breakfast

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday Night Social

Event

Wednesday, August 7th

7:00 am – 8:00 am Buffet Breakfast

10:00 am – 10:30 am Annual Business

Meeting

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Past Presidents’

Luncheon

6:00 pm – 11:00 pm President’s Reception

and Installation Banquet

Guest RegistrationPrint name(s) of additional guest(s)

____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________First Name Last Name First Name Last Name

____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________First Name Last Name First Name Last Name

Total Fee (All fees in U.S. funds)Conference Registration:Additional Training Program(s) Registration:

Sub Total: ____________________________

$150 per guest, to include all breakfasts, breaks, luncheons, evening events, and Reception/Dinner $25 per guest, Awards Luncheon $20 per guest, Monday Night Social Event $25 per guest, Tuesday Night Social Event $60 per guest, Installation Reception/Dinner

Total Fees: ____________________________

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Method of Payment On-line Payment

http://www.aptusc.org/

Payment by Check Payable to “Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada” Mail to: APT US&C, 2851 S. Parker Road, Suite 560 Aurora, CO 80014

Payment by Credit Card Fax to: (303) 755-7363 OR scan the completed form and e-mail it to: info@aptusc.org Mail to: APT US&C, 2851 S. Parker Road, Suite 560 Aurora, CO 80014 VISA MasterCard Name on Card: _________________________________________________________________________ Card Number: ____________________________________________ Expiration Date: ______________ Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________

Refund Policy: All cancellations must be in writing and postmarked prior to July 15, 2013. These are subject to a $100.00 service charge. Refunds will not be issued on cancellations postmarked after July 15, 2013. To accommodate our delegates, substitutions will be accepted from the same city/firm up to July 15, 2013. After this time, a charge of $20.00 will be applied for any substitution. A $20.00 cancellation fee will be applied to guest cancellations postmarked on or before July 15, 2013. No refunds will be issued for guests on cancellations postmarked after July 15, 2013.

Note: Each public or private representative must register as a conference participant and may NOT attend as a guest. All other individuals must register if they wish to attend conference meals, sessions, and social events.