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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 Contents National PDI Anaheim, CA 30 May – 1 June Jeff Robinson Chapter President 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. WHEN: Thursday, June 7th TIME: 11:30 AM -1:00 PM WHERE: Fort Bragg Club SPEAKER: COL (R) Tim Wiseman TOPIC: Risk Management May Luncheon Meeting American Society of Military Comptrollers Sandhills Chapter PO Box 71759 Fort Bragg, NC 28310 ISSUE 5-12 May 23, 2012

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National PDI

Anaheim, CA 30 May – 1 June

Jeff RobinsonChapter President

 

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. WHEN: Thursday, June 7th

TIME: 11:30 AM -1:00 PM

WHERE: Fort Bragg Club

SPEAKER: COL (R) Tim Wiseman

TOPIC: Risk Management

May Luncheon Meeting

American Society of Military Comptrollers

Sandhills ChapterPO Box 71759

Fort Bragg, NC 28310

ISSUE 5-12 May 23, 2012

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The Sandhills Sand Dollar is published in the interest of Comptroller personnel on Fort Bragg and Pope Army Air Field.

New ASMC Chapter OfficersServing from May 2012 – April 2013

Mr. Jeff Robinson President 910-432-8733 [email protected]. Janyce Merz VP At Large 910-570-5899 [email protected]. Jessica Kozack VP Programs 910-396-0468 [email protected]. Pam Edwards-Faulk VP Membership 910-432-5188 [email protected]. Diane Powell VP Communications 910-396-3117 [email protected]. Crystal Beard VP Outreach 910-236-1981 [email protected]. Desiree Lake Secretary 910-570-5896 [email protected]. Bo Bouton Treasurer 910-243-1309 [email protected]

Best Buy TAG TEAM AWARD !!

$1,000 donation to our scholarship fund

Thanks to those who participated in the Street Clean-up

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SANDHILLS COMMITTEES

PRIMARY-COMMITTEE SUB-COMMITTEE PHONE# E-MAIL

Program & EducationLead –Janyce Merz 570-5899 [email protected]

Mini-PDI Lead-Paxston Dailey 907-2275 [email protected] Jean Peoples 432-6314 [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 396-3117 [email protected]

Kathy Battle 907-4592 [email protected]

Registration Sandra Butler 570-5889 [email protected] Julia Jones 432-9041 [email protected]

Web Page Diane Powell 396-3117 [email protected]

Photographer Pam Trail 243-5328 [email protected]

Scholarship & AwardsLead – Dianne Kemppainen 908-3917 [email protected]

Budget & FinanceLead – Vicki Cooper 243-2155 [email protected] Bouton 243-2149

Chapter CompetitionLead – Executive Committee

Thanks to those of you who volunteered.The Mini-PDI went Very Well !

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2012-2013 ASMC SANDHILLS CHAPTER ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Adopt-A-Street Clean-up0830-0930 Saturday, 11 Aug – partnering with Best Buy

Water and Donuts Provided!

JUN 127 Jun 12 - COL(R) Wiseman-Risk Mgmt (Bragg Club) 26 Jun 12 - Exec Mtg (Divot Club)

National PDI (29 May - 1 Jun)

JUL 1210 Jul 12 - (Ft Bragg Club)24 Jul 12 - Exec Mtg (Divot Club)

Indepedence Day (4th)

AUG 12

2 Aug 12 - Mr Steve Barth - Cost Mgmt (Bragg Club)11 Aug 12 - Street clean up (0830 start)21 Aug 12 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club)

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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.

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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 ProfessionalCertified 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.comFort Bragg Education CenterJ. Harry 432-2537National / Mini PDIs

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS:CPEs = 80 hrs every 24 monthsExemptions = Retirement or Foreign Residency

RELEVANT BACKGROUNDThree Module ExaminationsTwo Years Defense FM w/ DegreeThree Years Defense FMFour Years Federal FM.CDFM(A) – Acquisition Module availableMilitary and Civilians involved in the overall field of military comptrollership.STUDY MATERIAL INFORMATIONSandhills Chapter Websitehttp://www.asmccertification.com

RELEVANT BACKGROUNDFour SectionsOffered in 54 U.S. JurisdictionsComputer Based / English onlyTesting - Eight months out of the yearDemonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to protect the public interest in a rapidly changing business and financial environmentSTUDY MATERIAL INFORMATIONAICPA http://www.aicpa.org National Association of State Boards of Accountancy www.nasba.org www.cpa-exam.org

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]

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 ROADSUITE 212RALEIGH, NC 27616 6

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NATIONAL

NEWS

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.

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May 3, 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 May 3, 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 Jeff Robinson. There were a total of 68 attendees.

2. Chapter Business Monthly Membership Meetings

o Jeff Robinson installed the newly-elected Chapter Officers: Ms Jessica Kozack – VP Programs Ms Pamela Edwards-Faulk – VP Membership Ms Crystal Beard – VP Outreach Ms Bonita Bouton - Treasurer

o This year there were four Tolver Scholarship award winners. These individuals were awarded their $1,000 checks.

o The next Street Clean-up is 12 May 2012 at 8:30am partnering with Best Buy.

3. Guest Speaker The guest speaker was Mr. Mark Henderson, United States Army Special Operations

Command (USASOC), Judge Advocate General The topic presented discussed: Ethics. Mr. Mark Henderson presented for 45 minutes for an equivalent of 1 CPE.

Desiree Lake Jeffrey Robinson Desiree Lake Jeffrey Robinson Secretary President ASMC, Sandhills Chapter ASMC, Sandhills Chapter

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