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

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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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2014-2015 Volunteer for ASMC Committees

OFFICERS/

COMMITTEES: CHAIR: Email Phone

President Debbie O’Neal onealdeb@nehp.net

256-723-2314 or

256-783-4724

Vice President Dana Wilbanks dana.wilbanks@us.army.mil 256-876-4283

Corresponding

Secretary Teresa Salmon teresa.d.salmon.civ@mail.mil 256-876-9222

Recording Secretary Pam Sutton pam.c.sutton6.civ@mail.mil 256-842-6842

Treasurer Audrea Edwards audrea.edwards@us.army.mil 256-313-2382

Assistant Treasurer Chad Durrance chad.p.durrance.civ@mail.mil 256-842-6362

Attendance Raquel Ayers raquel.p.ayers.civ@mail.mil 256-842-0009

Audit Cassandra Ashwood cassadra.l.ashwood.civ@mail.mil 256-450-7697

Awards Derek Hartwig derek.b.hartwig.civ@mail.mil 256-842-8893

CDFM/DoDFMCP Christopher Paz christopher.l.paz.civ@mail.mil 256-270-8039

Chapter Competition Kim Jean kim.jean@us.army.mil 256-876-3033

Chapter Fair

(Philanthropy) Vickie Compton

vickie.compton@us.army.mil

kelcomp55@hotmail.com 256-842-2200

Community Projects Madisone Betts madisone.betts@mda.mil 256-450-4814

Constitution/ByLaws Tim Tolbert timothy.r.tolbert.civ@mail.mil 256-842-5365

Facilities Judy Smith judith.f.smith4.civ@mail.mil 256-876-6163

Membership Chad Durrance chad.p.durrance.civ@mail.mil 256-842-6362

Corporate Membership Chad Durrance chad.p.durrance.civ@mail.mil 256-842-6362

Newsletter LaToya S. Sims latoya.s.sims4.civ@mail.mil 256-842-6886

Nominating Theodora Bone theodora.y.bone.civ@mail.mil 256-842-7824

Programs Rhea Paseur rhea.w.paseur.civ@mail.mil 256-313-5832

Publicity/Photo Maureen Trainor maureen.v.trainor.civ@mail.mil 256-842-7358

Scholarship Beth Hodges elizabeth.hodges@misc.dia.mil 256-313-7013

Special Events Kembela McCrary kembela.n.mccrary.civ@mail.mil 256-876-3907

Training and Education Martin Roggio Martin.j.roggio.civ@mail.mil 256-876-7091

Ways and Means Lisa Lowry lisa.lowry@us.army.mil 256-876-7086

Webmaster Kristi Henry kristi.n.henry.ctr@mail.mil 256-313-8114

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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

one of the below POCs:

Judy Smith, judith.f.smith4.civ@mail.mil, 256-876-6163

Michelle Cobb, michelle.s.cobb.civ@mail.mil, 256-842-0228

Lindsey Harper, lindsey.m.harper2.civ@mail.mil, 256-842-6655

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ASMC/Grant Thornton Survey

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

http://gtus.2015-asmc-questionnaire.sgizmo.com/s3/

/s/

Dana Wilbanks

2014-2015 ASMC Vice-President

Redstone/Huntsville Chapter

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Redstone/Huntsville ASMC Mini-PDI 2015

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Redstone/Huntsville ASMC Mini-PDI 2015

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, cheryl.r.anderson.civ@mail.mil, 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

/s/

Cheryl Anderson

Community Projects

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Community Projects Event– Volunteers Needed

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 onealdeb@nehp.net or Ms. Madisone Betts at madibetts98@gmail.mil. 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

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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 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.

Website: PDI2015.org

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Corporate Sponsors

Chapter Website: http://www.orgsites.com/al/hsv-redstone-asmc/

-FACEBOOK (like us on Facebook) American Society of Military Comptrollers-Redstone/Huntsville Chapter

Articles for the May Newsletter

are due COB 17 April 2015. Please email Ms. LaToya (Fikes) Sims at

latoya.s.sims4.civ@mail.mil to

submit your article, photos, and other AMSC Local News.

A LOOK AHEAD>>>>>>

American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) - Redstone/Huntsville Chapter

Speaker: Chris Darden, The National Weather Service

Thursday, 9 April@ 11:30 amTrinity United Methodist Church Wesley Hall

Menu: Salad, Meatloaf, Roasted Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert, Coffee and Tea

For Ticket Information, contactRaquel Ayers, 256-842-0009 Debbie O’Neal 256-723-2314Please make reservations by Monday at noon, 6 Apr. 15

Ticket Price – Members $13, Non-Members $14

Topic: “Financial Impact of Severe Storms”