NASHVILLE NOTES May 2016

Volume 39, Number 10

Penny Austin

Nashville Chapter President

2015-2016

Inside this edition…

Luncheon Speaker Spotlight

Committee News

Members News

Training Opportunities

Upcoming Events…

7/18/16 — National PDT

8/5/16 — Next Newsletter

Deadline

Hello Everyone! The AGA year will

soon be coming to an end. It was

with mixed emotions that I passed

the gavel into the capable hands of

Angela McElrath-Prosser at the May

luncheon. While I feel that we have

accomplished the goals we set for

the 2015-2016 year, I will miss work-

ing closely with the chapter execu-

tive committee and the committee

chairs. I have served in many roles in

AGA including secretary, treasurer,

and meeting and attendance co-chair

and thought I had an understanding

of all the inner workings of the or-

ganization. However, serving as pres-

ident has given me an even better

appreciation of what it takes to make

this chapter so successful.

As a testament to that success, I was

recently notified that the chapter will

receive both the Education and

CGFM awards at the National Profes-

sional Development Training in Ana-

heim, California in July. Congratula-

tions to these committees for a job

well done. The CGFM committee

provided incentives to members to

pursue their certification as well as

obtaining proclamations from the

State of Tennessee and Metro Nash-

ville Davidson County declaring

March as CGFM month. The educa-

tion committee hosted a very suc-

cessful Winter Seminar and Fall

Breakfast as well as several webi-

nars.

The community service committee

had a successful year providing sup-

port for over ten local charities.

Thanks to the meetings and attend-

ance committee for coordinating the

monthly luncheons and to the mem-

bership committee for promoting the

benefits of AGA. The program com-

mittee provided informative lunch-

eon speakers and hosted a fun gath-

ering at the ball park. An early ca-

reers social offered lively conversa-

tion and cornhole. The web com-

mittee and finance committee also

executed their responsibilities admi-

rably. What a great year!

As I expressed at the awards lunch-

eon, it is not only those in leadership

roles that make this chapter so suc-

cessful. It is also each member who

supports the organization by attend-

ing the monthly meetings and educa-

tion events, giving of your money

and time for community service pro-

jects, and contributing in so many

other ways. Thank you! It has been a

privilege serving as your president.

Penny

SAVE THE DATE!

2015-2016 Luncheon Meeting Dates

August 31, 2015

October 5, 2015

November 2, 2015

December 7, 2015

January 4, 2016

February 1, 2016

March 7, 2016

April 4, 2016

May 9, 2016

2015-2016 CEC Meeting Dates

August 27, 2015

October 1, 2015

October 29, 2015

December 3, 2015

December 17, 2015

January 28, 2016

March 3, 2016

March 31, 2016

May 5, 2016

Deadlines for Newsletter Submissions 2015-2016

September 4, 2015

October 9, 2015

November 6, 2015

December 11, 2015

January 8, 2016

February 5, 2016

March 11, 2016

April 8, 2016

May 12, 2016

2015-2016 Audio Conference Dates

September 2, 2015 — Cyber Security

September 23, 2015 — Human Capital

October 21, 2015 — Fraud Prevention

November 4, 2015 — Omni-Circular

January 27, 2016 — Government Financial

Management

February 17, 2016 — Fraud Prevention

March 9, 2016 — Grants

April 13, 2016 — DATA Act

May 11, 2016 — Ethics

Committee News

Melvin Jones, Jr. recently delivered drinks and snacks to our Pencil Partner — Alex Green Elementary —for their upcoming field day. Needless to say, Melvin was met by a few of the boys as they were returning to class after re-cess. They were so excited about the delivery, especially when the tailgate automatically opened revealing the snacks and drinks.

Then, one of the young ladies from the office noticed all the drinks and snacks and asked, "Is that for us?" Melvin answered, "Yes ma'am, this is for your Field Day." Her reply was , "That is on Friday!" Again I replied, "Yes ma'am."

Then she stopped and very sweetly said, "Thank You!" Then another child said, "Thank You!" As they began to head into the building, all of the students one after an-other started saying, "Thank You, Thank You!" It was very nice and quite heartwarming. They are so grateful. Then, when Mr. Jones went inside, the adults showed the same type appreciation. They really appreciate AGA.

Community Service

Congratulations to all the winners of our recruitment incentive programs! We wrapped up our year with a total membership of 395 professionals dedicated to quality and accountability in government and non-profit organizational accounting. Thanks to you, the AGA continues to grow in service to our association, our community, and our nation, and we can all be proud to be a part of the movement.

Remember if you have not yet renewed, you may do so at www.agacgfm.org to take advantage of member benefits throughout the summer and into the next program year. Pass the word along to your colleagues of the access to the Fraud Resource Toolkit and great CPE conveniently offered online or by journal.

Thank you for a fabulous year, and stay tuned for more fantastic programs, membership benefits, and re-cruiting incentives beginning in September next year. Get in touch with another AGA member, volunteer for a committee next year, and be the cause of a great organization!

We wish to thank our committee especially: Melissa Lahue and Keevia Battle. Your help is greatly appreciat-ed!

Respectfully yours,

Bridget Carver and Charlotte Gentry

Membership Committee Co-Chairs

Membership

Highlights from the May Awards Luncheon

Penny Austin accepts a plaque for her leader-

ship as chapter president from President-Elect

Angela McElrath-Prosser

Melvin Jones, Jr. receives a plaque for his service

to the chapter. Melvin Jones, Jr. receives the $50 Non-

Technical/Financial Newsletter Award.

Rachelle Cabading receives the President’s Award.

Jack Henry, Shirley Henry, Keevia Battle and David Lannom

receive Community Service Certificates of Appreciation.

Charlotte Gentry and Bridget Carver work together to

draw a name for the Membership Award, breaking a nine-

way tie.

Emily Gray presents a Community Service Award to

Keevia Battle.

Pam Marks and Emily Gray work to present the Commu-

nity Service Awards.

Emily Gray receives the Member of the Year Award.

More Highlights from the Awards Luncheon

Williams R. Snodgrass Scholarship Winners —

Angele Latham and Wade Matney

Congratulations to the Scholarship Winners!

The Nashville Chapter has a long history of awarding scholarships to college or college-bound students. The William R.

Snodgrass Scholarship, named for his astounding contribution to the accounting and auditing profession, is awarded to

up-to two middle or west Tennessee, southern Kentucky or northern Alabama high school senior or college students

with a business-related major such as accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management or marketing.

Each award is $1,00, and this year’s recipients are: Angele Lathan and Wade Matney. Ms. Latham is a student from East

Hickman High School in Lyles, Tennessee and plans to attend Middle Tennessee State University, majoring in Advertis-

ing. Mr. Matney is also a student from East Hickman High School and plans to attend the University of Tennessee at

Martin, majoring in Sports Business.

Ms. Latham and close friend, Kirsten Mr. Matney and parents

Awards Not Pictured

Membership Committee PDT Drawing

Donna Jewell — $50 for renewing membership timely David Lannom — PDT registration/expenses

Angela McElrath-Prosser — $100 for sponsoring a member Retirees Recognized

Newsletter Committee Melvin Jones, Jr.

Justin P. Wilson & Jerry Durham — $75 (Technical article) Melinda Parton

Melvin Jones, Jr. — $50 (Non-technical article)

Thank You to Our Silver Level Sponsor

News And Just The Facts

LUNCHEON / CEC MINUTES

To read the

minutes from

the most recent

CEC and lunch-

eon meeting,

please visit the chapter website

at www.nashvilleaga.org . The

luncheon minutes will be pre-

sented for approval at the next

business meeting scheduled for

September 2016.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

From time to time departments

forward job opportunities to the

Website Committee, which are

posted for members’ conven-

ience. If you are interested in new

job offerings or know someone

who is, go to this link for detailed

information — http://

nashvilleaga.org/jobs.html

Editor’s Corner

We truly enjoy

reading arti-

cles submitted

from our

membership.

Please share your thoughts and

ideas or interesting news with

us by submitting your article to

Karen.B.Hale@cot.tn.gov no

later than August 5, 2016 for the

next edition of our newsletter. If

you have any questions, please

let me know.

Thanks!

Our Current Standing as of 5/4/16, is as Follows:

Chapter Recognition Section Points Maximum Percentage

Chapter Leadership, Planning & Participation 4,200 3,000 140%

Education & Professional Development 9,575 4,000 239%

Certification 4,325 4,000 108%

Communications 6,275 3,000 209%

Membership 8,175 4,000 204%

Accountability 750 2,000 38%

Community Service 5,800 2,000 290%

Awards 1,400 1,000 140%

TOTALS 40,500 23,000 176%

CAREER CENTER

A Internal Auditor position was recently posted. Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter

and resume to the link provided at http://www.nashvilleaga.org/jobs.html

2015-2016 AGA Chapter Leadership Directory

Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs Scarlet Sneed, CGFM, CPA, CFE Meetings and Attendance Co-Chair (615) 747-5243 Scarlet.Sneed@cot.tn.gov Alexander Warns Finance Co-Chair (615) 741-0578 Alexander.Warns@tn.gov Jennifer Whitsel, CPA, CFE, CGMA Corporate Sponsorship Chair (615) 747-5265 Jennifer.Whitsel@cot.tn.gov Dan Willis, CGFM, CPA, CISA Webmaster Co-Chair (615) 747-5247 Daniel.Willis@cot.tn.gov

Chapter Address: AGA Nashville Chapter PO Box 198025 Nashville, TN 37219 Visit the Nashville Chapter web-site at www.nashvilleaga.org Visit the National website at: www.agacgfm.org

Two-Year Directors Bridget Carver Membership Co-Chair (615) 401-7959 Bridget.Carver@cot.tn.gov Emily Gray Community Service Co-Chair (615) 741-1438 Emily.Gray@tn.gov Debi Moss Program Co-Chair (615) 741-0068 Debi.Moss@tn.gov Anna Nickell Education Co-Chair (615) 862-6212 Anna.Nickell@cot.tn.gov Michael Winston, CGFM CGFM Chair (615) 741-8348 J.Michael.Winston@gmail.com Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs

Nathan Abbott, CISA, CFE, EA Webmaster Co-Chair (615) 401-7842 Nathan.Abbott@cot.tn.gov Gerry Boaz, CGFM, CPA Accountability Outreach Chair (615) 747-5262 Gerry.Boaz@cot.tn.gov Eddie D’Ovidio Finance Co-Chair (615) 741-9812 Edward.D’Ovidio@tn.gov John Dunne, CPA, CGMA Meetings and Attendance Co-Chair (615) 747-5286 John.Dunne@cot.tn.gov Karen B. Hale, MAOM, CGFM Communications Chair (615) 401-7742 Karen.B.Hale@cot.tn.gov

Officers President Penny Austin, CGFM, CPA, CISA (615) 401-7838 Penny.Austin@cot.tn.gov President-Elect Angela McElrath-Prosser (615) 862-5772 Angela.Mcelrath@nashville.gov Immediate Past President Michelle Earhart, CPA (615) 253-6057 Michelle.Earhart@tn.gov Secretary Donna Jewell, CPA, CFE (615) 747-5276 Donna.Jewell@cot.tn.gov Treasurer Katie Armstrong, CGFM, CPA, CFE (615) 401-7841 Katie.Armstrong@cot.tn.gov

One-Year Directors Rachelle Cabading, CFE Education Co-Chair (615) 401-7841 Rachelle.Cabading@cot.tn.gov Charlotte Gentry Membership Co-Chair (615) 253-8515 Charlotte.Gentry@tn.gov Cindy Hobbs Program Co-Chair (615) 741-6199 Cindy.Hobbs@tn.gov Pamela Marks Community Service Co-Chair (615) 862-6212 Pamela.Marks@nashville.gov Alicia Reynolds, CPA Early Career Chair (615) 741-9442 Alicia.Reynolds@tn.gov