1. American Society of Military Comptrollers
Sandhills Chapter
PO Box 71759
Fort Bragg, NC
ISSUE September 26, 2011
President’s Message...
HAPPY NEW YEAR !! Your efforts have been exceptional in this year’s Close-out!
I'm glad to announce that we have found a great venue for our monthly meetings. Starting next month we will enjoy a spacious dining room in the Ft Bragg Club. The Club has recently implemented a new lunch program. It now offers an Expanded Lunch Buffet that includes 3 hot entrees, soup and salad bar, a sandwich bar with a Panini station, dessert and a drink for only $ Additionally, we have contracted with the Club to have water and iced tea available at a self-service drink station in our room upstairs in the Club. I'm excited to have a permanent location where we can conduct our meetings.
I'm very pleased to announce that our Sandhills Chapter has finally received official tax exempt status. Ms Vicki Cooper has been tenacious with the IRS to file our packet and answer multiple follow-on questions. I understand that it has been about a 2-year process to receive the approval for the 501(c)3. Thanks, Vicki!
Contents
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
THE SAND DOLLAR
Fiscal Year Close-out !!
September 30th 12 midnight
October Luncheon Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, October 6th
TIME: :30 AM -1:00 PM
WHERE: Fort Bragg Club
SPEAKER: Mr. Tony Chavonne
The Mayor of Fayetteville
TOPIC: Fayetteville and Ft Bragg
Jeff Robinson
Chapter President 1

2. We are only as good as you make us – How can you help?!?
YOUR ASMC Chapter Officers
(Serving from May 2011 – April 2012)
OFFICER POSITION PHONE ADDRESS
Mr. Jeff Robinson President
Ms. Laurie Per Lee VP –Publicity
Ms. Becky Mauldin VP-Programs
Ms. Pam Trail VP-Membership
Ms. Dianne Kemppainen VP-Outreach
Ms. Janyce Merz VP-At Large
Ms. Desiree Lake Secretary
Ms. Vicki Cooper Treasurer
We are only as good as you make us –
How can you help?!?
Call Jeff at
The Sandhills Sand Dollar is published in the interest of Comptroller personnel on Fort Bragg and Pope Army Air Field. 2

3. WE’LL BE CONTACTING MEMBERS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMITTEES !!
SANDHILLS COMMITTEES
WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP !!
WE’LL BE CONTACTING MEMBERS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMITTEES !!
PRIMARY-COMMITTEE SUB-COMMITTEE PHONE#
Program & Education
Lead –Janyce Merz
Mini-PDI
Protocol
Facilities
Audio/Visual
Membership & Publicity
Newsletter/Publicity
Lead-Diane Powell
Registration
Web Page
Diane Powell
Photographer
Scholarship & Awards
Lead – Dianne Kemppainen
Budget & Finance
Lead – Vicki Cooper
Bonita Bouton
Chapter Competition
Lead – Executive Committee 3

4. Adopt-A-Street Clean-up 0900-1000 Saturday, 19 November
ASMC SANDHILLS CHAPTER
ACTIVITY CALENDAR
OCT 11
6 Oct 11 – Mr. Tony Chavonne (Ft Bragg Club) 25 Oct 11 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club)
Columbus Day (11th)
NOV 11
3 Nov 11 - Mr. Rich Holcomb (Ft Bragg Club) 19 Nov 11 - Street clean up (0900 start) 15 Nov 11 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club) All month - Winter coat drive
Veteran's Day (11th) Thanksgiving (25th)
DEC 11
1 Dec 11 - CH Hillis (Ft Bragg Club) Dec 11 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club)
Christmas (25th)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SPREAD THE WORD!!!!!!
Adopt-A-Street Clean-up
Saturday, 19 November
Water and Donuts Provided! 4

5. MEMBERSHIP ! 5 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 : Pam Trail,
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 the 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. 5

6. Pamela Edwards-Faulk edwardsfaulk@aosa.army.mil
SANDHILLS CHAPTER EDUCATION COMMITTEE & INFORMATION
Pamela Edwards-Faulk
There is a lot of information here; something for all to stay current and proficient!
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATION for Certified Public Accountant
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
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]
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
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
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
TEST SITES
FORT BRAGG ARMY EDUCATION
SERVICE
Paper testing
/2947
POC: John Harry
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
PROMETRICS TEST CENTERS
Nearest Location – Raleigh, NC 6

7. N A T I O L E W S 7 Upcoming Audio Education
ASMC National Headquarters will offer each of the first three CDFM Module reviews through a two day, eight hour audio session. Mark your calendars now for the sessions, which will be $99 per line.
October 25-26, Module 1 - Resource Management
Nov 15-16, Module 2 - Budget and Cost
December 13-14, Module 3 - Accounting and Finance
Save the Date for PDI 2012!
Anaheim will play host city to the national PDI on 29 May to 1 June. The host chapter and committee are already busy planning for a dynamic event, setting a program to the theme of Professionalism in Action.  Located just blocks away from shopping and Disneyland, the Anaheim Convention Center will be the conference site. Several hotels will be used to accommodate PDI attendees, with reservations opening in February Keep your eyes on for updates to information regarding PDI Meet Your Chapter Representatives
Two nominees have been selected to serve as chapter representatives at the National Executive Committee meetings. In this role, they will provide field and chapter perspectives to the NEC in all national ASMC matters that arise throughout their two year term.
Mr. Francis Machina, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Chief Financial Officer/Comptroller for U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, FL. Mr. Machina also serves as the Deputy Director, Special Operations Financial Management. He is responsible for special operations budget and execution issues totaling more than $8 billion annually. He is a Certified Defense Financial Manager, past chairman of the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) Professional Development Institute, and 2-time past president of Tampa Bay Chapter of ASMC.
Ms. Kisha Morgan began her federal government career in January 2006 in Germany, moving up from Staff Accountant to the Chief of Cash Receipts for NAF Accounting within one year.  She is currently serving the Corps of Engineers in Alexandria, VA. She is the current Chapter President and Newsletter Director for the Mount Vernon Chapter and is a Certified Defense Financial Manager. N A T I O L E W S 7

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