Volume 2016—2017, Issue 8 President's Message February 2017 Boston’s Beacon Calendar of Events March 9, 2017 Regional PDT Bentley University Waltham 7 CPEs Members—$125 Non Members—$170 Register Online April 12, 2017 Audio Conference Ethics 2 CPEs RSM, Charlestown Members: Free Non-Members: $25 Inside this Issue Chapter News & Updates ....... 3 Community Service .................. 6 National News ........................... 10 Chapter Recognition ............... 12 Training Events ........................... 13 Useful Links ................................. 15 Regional Information ................ 16 Officers & Directors ................. 17 Member Application ................. 18 The Definition of Success I attended the AGA’s 2017 National Leadership Training (NLT) in Washington, DC a few weeks ago. If you ever have the chance to attend NLT, I encourage you to do so. It is where you can meet many federal agency chief financial officers, inspectors general and other senior members of federal agencies. The final speaker of the session was Chip Fulghum, Deputy Undersecretary of Management of the Department of Homeland Security. If you ever have the chance to meet Chip or hear him speak, do not hesitate to run to his session! He spoke about the keys to successful leadership. In Chip’s session, he spoke of four key attributes of success: Attitude, Communication, Mentoring, and Service. Notice that money is not in Chip’s list. Survey after survey shows that salary is not nearly as important as enjoying what we do. Of course, it doesn’t hurt! But let’s think about each of those attributes. Do we have a good attitude? Do we come to our careers with a fresh outlook every day? If we simply enjoy what we do and profess that attitude toward others, it becomes organic. Our organizations work better as a team. If we are a ‘Debbie Downer,’ (from an old Saturday Night Live sketch,) that also pervades. It’s all too easy to be negative. All of us face adversity daily in some way, shape or form. Chip’s message was to try Continued on Page 2 Eric S. Berman
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Volume 2016—2017, Issue 8
President's Message
February 2017
Boston’s Beacon
Calendar of Events
March 9, 2017
Regional PDT
Bentley University
Waltham
7 CPEs
Members—$125
Non Members—$170
Register Online
April 12, 2017
Audio Conference
Ethics
2 CPEs
RSM, Charlestown
Members: Free
Non-Members: $25
Inside this Issue
Chapter News & Updates ....... 3
Community Service .................. 6
National News ........................... 10
Chapter Recognition ............... 12
Training Events ........................... 13
Useful Links ................................. 15
Regional Information ................ 16
Officers & Directors ................. 17
Member Application ................. 18
The Definition of Success
I attended the AGA’s 2017 National Leadership Training (NLT)
in Washington, DC a few weeks ago. If you ever have the
chance to attend NLT, I encourage you to do so. It is where
you can meet many federal agency chief financial officers,
inspectors general and other senior members of federal
agencies.
The final speaker of the session was Chip Fulghum,
Deputy Undersecretary of Management of the
Department of Homeland Security. If you ever
have the chance to meet Chip or hear him speak,
do not hesitate to run to his session! He spoke
about the keys to successful leadership.
In Chip’s session, he spoke of four key attributes
of success: Attitude, Communication, Mentoring,
and Service.
Notice that money is not in Chip’s list. Survey after survey shows that salary is
not nearly as important as enjoying what we do. Of course, it doesn’t hurt! But
let’s think about each of those attributes. Do we have a good attitude? Do we
come to our careers with a fresh outlook every day? If we simply enjoy what we
do and profess that attitude toward others, it becomes organic. Our
organizations work better as a team. If we are a ‘Debbie Downer,’ (from an old
Saturday Night Live sketch,) that also pervades. It’s all too easy to be negative. All
of us face adversity daily in some way, shape or form. Chip’s message was to try
provided to VA hospitals in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
“We had great success again this year for the Valentines for Veterans,” said Craig Hall, Chapter
member. “As a member of the Coast Guard
Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion, I know
too well how important it is to support those in
our veterans’ hospitals. We again worked with
the men and woman from local Coast Guard
stations, including ST Point Allerton, Hull, Mass,”
added Hall. “We visited classrooms and spent a
few minutes introducing ourselves and thanking
the students for their cards. The enthusiasm of
the children was infectious as they proudly
showed their cards,” concluded Hall.
Member Benjamin Howe organized this year’s effort on behalf of the Boston Chapter. The Chapter would
like to thank Benjamin, as well as members Jane Gustowski, Craig Hall, and Marcia Luciano for participating
in this year’s event and organizing Valentines for Veterans’ programs in their communities.
Community Service Notes
The Community Service Committee is again collecting donations at the March 9, 2017 Professional
Development Training at Bentley University. Donation can be dropped off near the registration desk.
These donations will be used to benefit following agencies in our area:
The Lions Club is collecting used eyeglasses;
St. John’s Food for the Poor Program will receive non perishable food items;
Interfaith Social Services in Quincy will get the gently used Business attire;
Pets in Need (www.petsinneedanimalrescue.org.) will receive the pet supplies; and
A more detailed description of these programs follows. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this
matter.
Lions Clubs International Eyeglass Recycling Campaign:
Millions of children and adults in developing nations lack access to basic eye care services and
corrective lenses. Poor vision profoundly affects their quality of life. For children, vision loss can lead to
failure in school, delays in development, learning disabilities and even juvenile delinquency. For adults,
uncorrected vision can lead to unemployment and the inability to support a family. Seniors with vision loss
are limited in performing daily activities, depriving them of an independent lifestyle.
Throughout the year, Lions, Leos and other volunteers collect used eyeglasses for donation to Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers that are located around the world. The used eyeglasses are cleaned and classified by
prescription. Trained Lions volunteers and other organizations hosting optical missions in developing
countries then distribute the glasses to those in need.
Non Perishable Food Donations:
Donations of non perishable food items will go to the food pantry operated by St. John’s Food for the
Poor Program in Worcester. This program motto is “No man, woman, or child should ever be hungry.” This
program operates both a soup kitchen and food pantry. Information about their programs can be found on their
website http://www.stjohnsfoodforthepoor.org/
Clothing Donations:
This year the committee is also collecting gently used Business Attire. Donations should be clean, pressed
and ready to wear. Some appropriate items include: skirts, dresses, blouses, pantsuits, men’s suits, dress
The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) – Boston Chapter is
pleased to announce the winner of the $1,500 2017 George E. Brady Memorial
Scholarship. This year’s recipient is Erika R. Dahl who is a senior at Bishop
Guertin High School in Nashua, NH. Her extracurricular activities include
President of Bioethics Club, National Honor Society, and Field Hockey. Erika has
been accepted to the College of Nursing at Villanova University as an Early Action candidate.
The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) – Boston Chapter is pleased to
announce the winner of the $1,500 2017 Walter Frese Memorial Scholarship. This year’s
recipient is Brendan M. O’Sullivan who is a senior at Norwell High School, Norwell, MA. His
extracurricular activities include the National Honor Society, Latin/Arabic Language Society,
Peer Education Leader, President of Junior State of America, Varsity Soccer All Star, and
Volunteer for Beat Neuroblastoma – Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Brendan has been
accepted at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst’s Isenburg School of Management and
Providence College.
2017 AGA Boston Chapter Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award: Julia P. Burns Julia P. Burns Chapter Educator Award: Benjamin R. Howe Annual Achievement Award: Scott Olsen
Mel Partol Memorial Award: Julie A. O’Sullivan Agency Chapter Service Award: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education Community Service Award: Karen L. Payne
President’s Award: Malé A. Kamya Jane Gustowski Jeffrey A. Benbenek William J. Bell Caitlin A. Hogan
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Ms. Dona Arnold MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Mr. Raymond O. Cheng Office of State Auditor Suzanne Bump
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Below is a list of some ideas to help you celebrate. Have additional ideas? Email us! Want to see a list of state and local governments celebrating CGFM Month with us? The list is growing every day in March!
CGFMs
Send a letter to your employer with a request to recognize CGFM designation for financial man-
agement positions within your organization Send an email to AGA with a short testimonial about what CGFM means to you
Tell your friends and coworkers about CGFM and encourage others to apply
Wear red to work as much as possible or a CGFM logo shirt on Fridays
Bring in a “red” baked good to your office one day, or bring in a CGFM logo cake to share.
Email us or tweet a picture of your CGFM month celebration using the hashtag, #CGFMMonth
CGFM Candidates
Schedule one of your exams in March or start studying if you haven’t yet found the time
Tell your friends and coworkers about CGFM
Ask your employer to bring in CGFM onsite courses for the staff’s professional development Email us and tell us what inspired you to apply to the CGFM program
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o Full Government—$100/year—This class of membership is available to individuals currently working in government, academia and not-for-profit organizations.
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