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 Fort Bragg, NC ISSUE 5-12 May 23, 2012

The Sandhills Sand Dollar is published in the interest of Comptroller personnel on Fort Bragg and Pope Army Air Field. New ASMC Chapter Officers Serving from May 2012 – April 2013 Mr. Jeff RobinsonPresident Ms. Janyce Merz VP At Large Ms. Jessica Kozack VP Programs Ms. Pam Edwards-Faulk VP Membership Ms. Diane Powell VP Communications Ms. Crystal Beard VP Outreach Ms. Desiree Lake Secretary Ms. Bo Bouton Treasurer Best Buy TAG TEAM AWARD !! $1,000 donation to our scholarship fund Thanks to those who participated in the Street Clean-up

SANDHILLS COMMITTEES PRIMARY-COMMITTEE SUB-COMMITTEE PHONE# Program & Education Lead –Janyce Merz Mini-PDI Lead-Paxston Dailey Jean Peoples Protocol Lead-Shaune Griffin Facilities Lead-Jeff Robinson Audio/Visual Membership & Publicity Lead – Torin Hamilton Newsletter/Publicity Lead-Diane Powell Kathy Battle Registration Sandra Butler Julia Jones Web Page Diane Powell Photographer Pam Trail Scholarship & Awards Lead – Dianne Kemppainen Budget & Finance Lead – Vicki Cooper Bonita Bouton Chapter Competition Lead – Executive Committee Thanks to those of you who volunteered. The Mini-PDI went Very Well !

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

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 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.

SANDHILLS CHAPTER EDUCATION COMMITTEE & INFORMATION Pamela Edwards-Faulk 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 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  CERTIFICATION for CDFM Certified Defense Financial Manager TESTING INFORMATION: Prometric Centers Fort Bragg Education Center J. Harry National / Mini PDIs MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS: CPEs = 80 hrs every 24 months Exemptions = Retirement or Foreign Residency 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 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 National Association of State Boards of Accountancy  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 /2947 POC: John Harry  PROMETRICS TEST CENTERS SPRING FOREST ROAD SUITE 212 RALEIGH, NC 27616

PDI 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.PDI Web site 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.PDI 2012 web site Pre-PDI CDFM training and CDFM testing information is available on our site as well. Virtual PDI Program Guideavailable on our site 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.Virtual PDI Support