Inside this issue: President’s Message 1 Local Chapter News/ Mini-PDI 2-9 Community Project News 10-13 CDFM News 14-15 ASMC National News 16 Corporate Sponsors 17 A Look Ahead 18 I know that you all are as happy to see spring as I am after the crazy winter we've had. It is so nice to see sunshine and all the blooms. Upcoming ASMC events consist of nominations of new officers, our annual picnic, and the National PDI in New Orleans. Community Projects include the following: Whistle Stop Festival on May 1 & 2, and Caring House Carnival July 23. Please make plans to help out with one of these projects. HAPPY EASTER!! Easter is life, Easter is hope, Easter is the renew of those good human values, Easter is Jesus in the heart. By Origa Debbie O’Neal 2014-2015 ASMC President Redstone/Huntsville Chapter The ASMC “Troller Newsletter ASMC President’s Message APRIL 2015 VOLUME 19 ISSUE 8 Board Meeting: Thursday 02 April 2015 At 1100AM Bldg 5419 (5400 Guard Shack) ASMC Monthly Luncheon: Thursday 09 April 2015 At 1130AM Trinity United Methodist Church (Wesley Hall FIVE STAR CHAPTER
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Inside this issue:
President’s
Message
1
Local Chapter
News/ Mini-PDI
2-9
Community
Project News
10-13
CDFM News 14-15
ASMC National
News
16
Corporate
Sponsors
17
A Look Ahead 18
I know that you all are as happy to
see spring as I am after the crazy
winter we've had. It is so nice to see
sunshine and all the blooms.
Upcoming ASMC events consist of
nominations of new officers, our
annual picnic, and the National PDI in New Orleans.
Community Projects include the following: Whistle Stop
Festival on May 1 & 2, and Caring House Carnival July 23.
Please make plans to help out with one of these projects.
ASMC Executive Board March Meeting Debbie O’Neal - President: – Called meeting to order @11am 12 Mar 15.
Minutes for Feb meeting were approved.
Debbie O’Neal – -Will have cookbooks available for sale at Mini-PDI for $5. -We have submitted insurance info to Garrison MWR in order to operate on Redstone. -Chapter Competition info needs to be submitted/coordinated with Kim Jean by 23 Mar. -Everything is ready for Mini-PDI. Hoping to have several sponsors and that we will break-even.
Audrea Edwards Treasurer: – Sent out financial report. Noted that Dana had deposited the CD that was cashed out and even though it looks like we have a lot, still need to be careful on spending. Our other CDs are tied up.
Rhea Paseur – Programs: - Need laptop for Mini-PDI. Has several quotes. Motion and second were made to approve $500 for computer and $100 for Microsoft software. Kembela McCrary has agreed to check on getting software through the government employee offer. Need to decide who will be responsible for keeping up with. -April luncheon speaker will be a NOAA weather person. May will be picnic, June will be installation of officers, July – “What Not To Wear”
Kembela McCrary – Special Events: – NASA Picnic Area is booked for picnic in May. Will probably have same caterer as last year but is waiting on quote from someone. Estimated cost is $941. Menu will be pulled pork and pulled chicken but no banana pudding or coleslaw.
LaToya Sims – Newsletter: – 31 Mar deadline, please submit articles and announcements.
Chad Durrance – Membership: – No input.
Dana Wilbanks – Vice President -Will be collecting Easter baskets and/or cash donations for the Salvation Army at Mini-PDI. Upcoming Community projects are Whistlestop and Caring House.
Beth Hodges – Scholarship: – Deadline is 23 Mar. will meet with committee to review packages and make selection for this year’s winners.
Thea Bone – Nominating: – Has started work on this years nominations for officers. Will meet with committee to finalize and send out request for nominations to ASMC members. Need a good membership roster and mail list. /s/
Lisa Lowry
Recording Secretary
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ASMC Cookbook
For more information about Cookbook price please contact
The annual ASMC/Grant Thornton Survey is out! ASMC will award $300 to the local ASMC Chapter that has the highest response rate for this survey and lower amounts to the Chapters with the second and third highest rates. An additional $200 cash award will be given to the ASMC chapter with the absolute highest number of responses. To participate, please access the survey below. Please help our local Redstone/Huntsville Chapter win this cash award by completing the survey at the link provided below: ASMC/Grant Thornton 2015 Survey Online Questionnaire for Defense Financial Professionals
Panel Q&A Topic: “Paths to Success (Comptroller Careers)”
(Pictured L to R): Mr. Terence Clay, AMRDEC/ Ms. Dana Stewart, DAU/Dr. Pamela Clay, USD Comp./Ms. Christina Ridgeway, AMCOM
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Redstone/Huntsville ASMC Mini-PDI 2015
Mini-PDI Door Prize Winners
Mini-PDI Registration
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Mini-PDI Recap
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Community Projects — Upcoming Events
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Community Project Recap -
Salvation Army Easter Baskets You made a difference! Our Easter basket project to support the Huntsville Salva-tion Army was a huge success. The monetary donations collected at the Mini PDI helped to purchase premade baskets. We delivered over 35 premade baskets in addition to candy and stuffed animals. These baskets will be given to local children who otherwise would not receive anything for Easter. Lydia Pennington, the project coordinator, was very touched and appreciative of our efforts. Thanks to everyone who made a donation for your generosity!
Collection Table at Mini PDI
Delivery to Salvation Army Pictured (L to R)
Jennifer Dothard & Dana Wilbanks
/s/
Dana Wilbanks
Community Projects
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Community Project -
Relay for Life
Relay for Life is a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Participants walk around the stadium during the allotted time and also raise money for the cancer society. Anyone wishing to participate can contact Cheryl Anderson, [email protected], 256-450-7626. When: May 2, 2015; 4pm-10pm Where: Madison City School Stadium, 211 Celtic Drive, Madison AL If you would like to donate go to the web page: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=63940&pg=team&team_id=1832560
Mark Your Calendars for the Whistle Stop Bar-B-Q Weekend 1 & 2 May 2015
WhistleStop Festival Weekend is a community festival that takes place the first weekend in May. There is a stage with bands playing all weekend, BBQ teams competing, a wing contest, People's Choice where visitors can vote for their favorite BBQ, corn hole competitions, a children's area, and food vendors. Volunteers are needed to man front gates (selling and taking tickets, handing out maps), beverage stations (some just selling soda, some selling soda and beer), hospitality and gift shop areas (helping sell merchandise, stocking and taking snacks and water to volunteers unable to visit the hospitality area), children's areas, and judging areas (help facilitate bbq judging, helping set up and take down tables in judging area). All proceeds benefit EarlyWorks Children's Museum and educational programs for area children. The weekend is divided into various shifts and the times below: Friday May 1, 2015 3:00pm to 6:30pm 6:30pm to 10:30pm Saturday May 2, 2015 9:00am to 12:30pm 12:00pm to 4:00pm 3:00pm to 7:30pm 7:00pm to 10:30pm If you would like to volunteer with this event this year please contact Debbie O’Neal at [email protected] or Ms. Madisone Betts at [email protected]. Please send me an e-mail with the date/time and where you would like to volunteer. Also we are providing t-shirts, so please provide me your t-shirt size.
Madisone Betts Community Projects Committee Chairperson
1) The second step in the enactment process is __________________. The passage of this bill allows programs to exist and provides recommended funding levels. A. Appropriation B. Commitment C. Authorization D. Obligation. 2) Which OMB Circular covers the topic of Management's Responsibility for Internal Control? A. A-87 B. A-123 C. A-133 D. A-21 E. A-50 3) How many years does an appropriate remain in an expired status? A. 1 year B. 3 years C. 5 years D. 7 years E. Infinite amount of years.
****Answers on page 15****
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CDFM Monthly Quiz
1) The second step in the enactment process is __________________. The passage of this bill allows programs to exist and provides recom-mended funding levels. The answer is C. Authorization. 2) Which OMB Circular covers the topic of Management's Responsibility for Internal Control? The answer is B. A-123. 3) How many years does an appropriate remain in an expired status? The answer is C. 5 years .
/s/
Christopher Paz
CDFM Chair
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ASMC National News ASMC National 2015 PDI
May 27 – 29 in New Orleans, Louisiana
For important information about PDI 2015, please visit
PDI2015.org.
PDI is the premier training event for resource/financial managers in
the Department of Defense, US Coast Guard, and public and private
sectors. This three-day training event features a full day of Service
and Defense Agencies workshops; six general sessions with keynote
speakers; 19 mini-courses aligned to the DoD Financial Manage-
ment Certification Program competencies and associated proficiency
levels; more than fifty financial management, audit, acquisition, and
workforce management workshops; and other special activities.