THE ASMC TROLLER NEWSLETTER

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1 THE ASMC TROLLER NEWSLETTER VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 DEC 2016 JAN 2017 ASMC President Message Next Board Meeting: Thursday 2 Feb :00 am Sparkman Center ASMC Monthly Luncheon: Thursday 9 Feb :30 am Trinity United Methodist Church In our Redstone/Huntsville chapter of ASMC we have an outstanding professional organization that ensures opportunities for training, networking, community service and other personal growth! Every month there are events and activities to serve you as well as ways you can serve others. In February we will have joint monthly luncheon with AGA and our annual Mini-PDI is 2 March. Stay tuned for details of another great line up of programs and speakers this year! Registration will open soon. I'm looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming event. Best Regards! Christina Ridgeway ASMC President Redstone/Huntsville Chapter Inside this issue: President's Message 1 Scholarship/Grant Opportunities 2-3 Local Chapter News 4-9 ASMC National News & Info Community Projects FIVE STAR CHAPTER Corporate Sponsorship 20 Monthly Luncheon Details 21

2 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 Page 2 Continuing Education Grants ASMC Redstone Members, We are pleased to announce one $100 local grant to provide financial assistance to an ASMC member for their continuing educational endeavors. This grant can be used not only for college courses, but also on professional development courses such as the CDFM, FM, and DAU classes that may not be otherwise funded. The grant can also be used for expenses related to education and professional development such as books, gas, babysitting, or computer equipment to assist in completion of such training. Local Award Criteria: 1. Applicant must be a member or corporate member designee in good standing of ASMC. Applicant must have been a member for a minimum of the two full consecutive years immediately prior to the submission due date. 2. Applicant must be entering or be in a business or resource management field of study relating to military comptrollership (e.g., business administration, economics, public administration, accounting, finance). 3. Applicant must show active participation in the local chapter at some level (e.g., board member, committee chairperson or member, volunteer for chapter events). 4. Applicant's justification of desired educational outcome will be the key factor in selection. Local Application Requirements: 1. Applicant must complete the attached Local ASMC Continuing Education Form Applicant must provide one letter of recommendation from an organizational manager, personnel/training officer or supervisor. 3. Applicant must provide one letter of recommendation from an academic institution official on official letterhead or in official Submission must be received no later than 28-Feb Submission of Local Application: 1. Please forward all application requirements to Debbie O'Neal at onealdeb@nehp.net. Scanned copies of the documents will be accepted. 2. If you need to hand-deliver any documents, they can be given to any ASMC Scholarship Committee Members: Jennifer Stephenson, Debbie O'Neal, Carla Hamilton, Jamica Langley, Madisone Betts, and Audrea Edwards. 3. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Stephenson, jennifer.stephenson@dau.mil, (Work), or (Cell), or Debbie O'Neal, onealdeb@nehp.net, (Home), or (Cell). 4. Submission must be received no later than 28-Feb National Scholarship: There are 11 ASMC national grants given 10 at $1,250 each and 1 or $3,000. The ASMC Scholarship Committee will evaluate all local applications for submission towards the national grants; and will contact the selected applicants to coordinate submission to ASMC national. The national grant deadline is 31-March. Jennifer Stephenson, CDFM-A, Senior Service College Fellow or jennifer.stephenson@dau.mil

3 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 Page 3 Scholarship Opportunities ASMC Redstone Members, We are pleased to announce one $500 scholarship to recognize a graduating high school senior for academic achievement and to provide financial assistance so that they may accomplish their future financial management baccalaureate educational goals. Local Award Criteria: 1. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the final half of his/her school year, or a high school graduate within six months of the application deadline. 2. Applicant must be entering a field of study directly related to financial/resource management (such as business administration, economics, accounting, finance). Applications that do not fall within these fields will not be considered. Local Application Requirements: 1. Applicant must complete the attached Local ASMC Scholarship Form Must provide a copy of current Official Academic Transcript. 3. Must provide 1 academic letter of recommendation on official letterhead. 4. Submission must be received no later than 28-Feb Submission of Local Application: 1. Please forward all application requirements to Debbie O'Neal at onealdeb@nehp.net. Scanned copies of the documents will be accepted. 2. If you need to hand-deliver any documents, they can be given to any ASMC Scholarship Committee Members: Jennifer Stephenson, Debbie O'Neal, Carla Hamilton, Jamica Langley, Madisone Betts, and Audrea Edwards. 3. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Stephenson, jennifer.stephenson@dau.mil, (Work), or (Cell), or Debbie O'Neal, onealdeb@nehp.net, (Home), or (Cell). 4. Submission must be received no later than 28-Feb National Scholarship: In addition to our local scholarship, chapter presidents may submit up to two applications each award year for. The ASMC Scholarship Committee will coordinate any National submissions with the selected applicants. The National Scholarship deadline is 31-March. Jennifer Stephenson, CDFM-A, Senior Service College Fellow or jennifer.stephenson@dau.mil

4 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 Page 4 Upcoming Events What: Mini PDI When: March 2, 2017 Who: Guest Speaker Sue Goodyear, AMC G8 Topic: Comptrollership in 2020 and Beyond What: ASMC Picnic When: May 11, 2017 Where: TBD Stephen Elison Vice President

5 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 ASMC November 2016 Executive Board Meeting ASMC Board Meeting November Page 5 Attendance: Christina Ridgeway, Casey Perkins, Audrea Edwards, LaToya Sims, Jessica Dunaway, Debbie O'Neal, Mina Brown; Stephen Elison & Tina Hinze via telephone Christina Ridgeway President - Called the meeting to order at Minutes from 5 October 2016 meeting and Monthly Financial Statement were approved with no changes. Debbie O'Neal Committee on Committees / Community Projects / Special Events / Awards: Community Projects: For Special Olympics 50 total volunteer hours were reported. Heroes Week is 9-15 Nov 16. We currently have 14 volunteers to serve. Angel Tree Booth slots beginning 26 Nov 16 are filling up. Two left but may be able to secure more if interest warrants. National Children s Advocacy Center Healthy Family Holiday Party is 8 Dec16. Great response from members. We have a waiting list for this event. Collecting clothing and personal toiletries for local Homeless. Box Tops will go to Westminster Christian Academy. Plastic twist caps will go to Williams Elementary School. National Individual Awards are open. Details on the ASMC website. Deadline 31 Jan 17. Presented full proposed budget for Special Events committee at a proposed budget of $1325. The $250 requested for the Christmas Party was approved. Remaining committee needs will be considered further at the next Board Meeting. Jennifer Stephenson Scholarships: Submitted advanced report that the Scholarship Committee has pulled the latest rules for high school and continuing education scholarships from the website. They are currently evaluating the criteria and are on track to announce the scholarships around February. Dana Wilbanks Membership: Submitted advanced report that we have 370 active members as of 1 Nov 16. Membership expiration reminders were sent on 31 Oct 16. Member are taking advantage of the opportunity to renew before the price increase. A reminder will be sent to the membership mid-november of the upcoming fee adjustment. Tina Hinze Programs: Announced last minute speaker change for November luncheon. Member notification will be revised in the newsletter. Due to anticipated off-post speakers, recommended that the January and February monthly luncheons are held off-post. Debbie O Neal will seek availability at Trinity Methodist Church. Presented full proposed budget for $576 to cover the cost of lunches for speakers and donations to charity of choice. Budget of $276 was approved with further discussion at next month s mtg. Stephen Elison Training/Education: Planning for 2 Mar 17 Redstone/Huntsville Mini-PDI is ongoing. Speaker request letters are going out this month. Interest from the DA staff in speaking at our event is being reviewed. Strategy to expand vendor booth sponsorship which also generates revenue is being developed. Guillermina Brown Ways and Means: Will pursue getting monthly donation(s) from restaurants and stores to offset the costs of monthly gifts cards. LaToya Sims Webmaster: Requested the corrected November Luncheon speaker information to update the website. The latest Redstone/Huntsville Newsletter will also be uploaded. Christina Ridgeway President: Closed the meeting at 1155, noting that at the December Board Meeting further discussion will occur regarding possible need to adjust lunch prices, finalizing the remainder of the Special Events budget for the May Picnic and Chapter By-laws review. Christina Ridgeway Chapter President

6 Page 6 THE ASMC TROLLER NEWSLETTER November 2016 Luncheon Highlights MG (R) Paulette M. Rishner came to speak with ASMC about a variety of financial related issues that she has experienced in her vast career. Currently, Paulette is Still Serving Veterans (SSV) is an Alabama-based Veterans service organization whose mission is to serve and honor Veterans and their families, transitioning military, and members of the Guard and Reserves by assisting them in securing meaningful employment and the Veteran benefits they have earned. All services are provided at no charge. MG (R) Rishner talked nonprofit business, lessons learned in the government and resources for Veterans Since they started in 2006, SSV has empowered over 30k veterans with assistance in employment and benefits. Paulette offers a wealth of knowledge, she is a graduate of both the Army and Air College. Tina Hinze and MG (R) Rishner at the luncheon

7 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 ASMC December 2016 Executive Board Meeting ASMC Board Meeting December Christina Ridgeway - President Called meeting to order at 11:00 on 1 December Minutes from 3 Nov meeting were approved. Attendance: Christina Ridgeway, Casey Perkins, Daphne Turner, LaToya Sims, Debbie O'Neal, Guillermina Brown, Dana Wilbanks, Linda McKinney, Lisa Burkman Page 7 Debbie O'Neal Committee on Committees / Community Projects / Special Events: Special Events Budget for Picnic approved Awards National Individual Awards are due 31 January Essay Competition due 28 February Community Projects Night to Shine will be 10 February 2017; sign up online Box Tops for Education will go to Providence Elementary for December Plastic Lids will to go Goldsmith Schiffman for December Dana Wilbanks - Nothing new to report; ed members whose membership will expire within the next month; reminder dues increases soon. Tina Hinze Programs: Sent Note: H&R Block, Starla Hamlett, will talk in January, regarding major changes in tax law. January & February luncheons will be at Trinity. Jennifer Stephenson - Scholarship: Sent note: reviewing matrix; on schedule to announce in February. LaToya Sims Webmaster: Adding pictures to website. Christina Ridgeway President: Discussion regarding whether to continue donating in honor of our monthly speakers: consensus was due to our financial constraints we will not continue to donate in honor of our speakers. As a reminder, there will be no CLPs for December luncheon. Lisa Burkman Recording Secretary

8 Page 8 THE ASMC TROLLER NEWSLETTER Holiday Party December 2016 American Society of Military Comptrollers Redstone Chapter held it s Annual Holiday Party December 8, Due to a scheduling snafu, the AMC Band was unable to perform but local musician and Navy veteran Billy Sanders was able to fill in last minute. ASMC Redstone Chapter Christmas Party Billy Sanders and Debbie O Neal Guillermina Brown and LaToya Sims Some great prizes were won! Billy playing Christmas tunes

9 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 ASMC January 2017 Executive Board Meeting ASMC Board Meeting January Page 9 Attendance: Christina Ridgeway, Debbie O Neal, Lisa Burkman; Via Telephone: Christopher Paz, LaToya Sims, Lisa Lowry, Casey Perkins, Stephen Elison Christina Ridgeway President - Called the meeting to order at 1100; Financial Statement and Adjusted Minutes from 1 December 2016 were approved. Jessica Dunaway Attendance: 25 RSVP d to the January luncheon; encourage attendance. Debbie O'Neal Committee on Committees / Community Projects / Special Events / Awards: Awards: Deadline 31 January for Achievement Awards; Essay Contest deadline 28 February Community Projects: Box Tops will go to New Hope Elementary; Lids will go to Goldsmith Schiffman; Tent City Homeless Drive went very well; Angel Tree we were able to do 3 angels with all the donations; Greater Huntsville Humae Society Dog Ball is 3 February; Night to Shine is 10 February Special Events: Picnic will be 11 May; reimbursement for Christmas expenses will continue in February. Committee on Committees: Nominating and Chapter Competition will be highlighted at the January luncheon Christopher Paz Certification Program: EDFMT is good training for the CDFM; commercial vendor teaching EDFMT in Huntsville in March 2017; CDFM training is offered at the National PDI Stephen Elison Vice President Training & Education: LTG Dyson will attend our local PDI & Ms. Goodyear will be speaking at our local PDI PDI will be 2 March 2017; Sponsors are being contacted LaToya Sims Webmaster: PDI and Awards data will be updated on the webpage Christina Ridgeway President: Closed the meeting Lisa Burkman Recording Secretary

10 Page 10 THE ASMC TROLLER NEWSLETTER ASMC National News & Information ASMC Awards Please pass the attached information along to all your Supervisors. I know we have people out there from Team Redstone that are deserving of these awards and they don't have to be ASMC Members, but it would be nice. We just need you to take the time to nominate them. You don't have to share it with everyone, but we would like to know if we send in a nomination for our records. Achievement Awards deadline is 31 January 2017 Essay Contest deadline is 28 February 2017 T Chapter Leadership Award deadline 10 April 2017 The objective of this award is to recognize individuals for outstanding and continuous leadership, accomplishment and support of the Society at the ASMC chapter level. This may include impacts on chapter programs, such as chapter membership and CDFM growth, professional development of members, participation in community support activities, and other areas. For more information about these opportunities, contact Debbie O'Neal, onealdeb@nehp.net, (Home), or (Cell). Debbie O Neal Community Projects Committee Chair

11 Page 11 THE ASMC TROLLER NEWSLETTER ASMC National News & Information GSA lowers federal mileage reimbursable rates for 2017 The General Services Administration (GSA) announced that mileage reimbursement rate for federal employees using privately owned vehicles during official travel will decrease slightly to 53.5 cents from the current level of 54 cents. The new rate will go into effect on January 1, Mileage reimbursable rates also decreased for official airplane travel (to $1.15 from $1.17) and motorcycles (to 50.5 cents from 51 cents). Rates declined due to lower fuel prices that were offset somewhat by increasing insurance and maintenance costs. GSA annually reviews mileage reimbursement rates for federal employees. GSA rates cannot exceed the rate set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for business mileage expenses on tax returns. Appropriations Watch: FY 2017 The government is being funded by a continuing resolution, which was passed in December 2016, and goes through April 28, The Senate voted to proceed to debate on a fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget resolution on 4 January To read the full article and the latest updates please visit the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget s blog posting here. Read the Senate s budget resolution for FY The American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) and Grant Thornton Public Sector today released their latest survey of defense financial managers, Preparing for the Future: Lessons Learned From 10 Years of ASMC Surveys. The annual survey outlines the top concerns for the military financial management community, as well as recommendations for incoming financial management leadership under the new administration. Rely on the financial management workforce seek the advice and counsel of the experienced financial management workforce and include them in the decision-making process. Focus on recruitment, retention and workforce empowerment recognize that the financial management workforce values benefits, employment stability and job satisfaction. Finish IT modernization a thorough review of the Defense Department s IT modernization program is needed, focusing on new programs and zeroing in on legacy systems and targeting them for elimination. Simplify the budget process investigate ways to lessen the adverse impact of multiple budget builds and duplicative budget processes, which have a negative effect on workforce stability and morale. Show early support for auditability component audit results should become part of every leader s performance evaluation, military and civilian alike, and adequate resources (people and budget) should be devoted to the task. For upcoming events and training opportunities, check out the ASMC webpage at

12 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 UME Community Service Projects Page 12 HEROES WEEK pg 1 of 2... Semper Fi Community Task Force (SFCGF) Annual Heroes Week From 9-15 Nov, 30 Wounded Warriors are invited, along with their spouses and care givers, for a week of relaxation and recognition Emma, Sheena and Coen Cooke were excited to share the day Veteran s Day Breakfast for Heroes at VBC Volunteer Hours 124 Member hours 28 Non member hours 152 Total John Lonczynski, Gina Hranilovic, Margaret Hanlon and Nancy Howe volunteering their time for veterans. Paul and Sheena Cooke with Debbie O Neal

13 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 UME Community Service Projects Page 13 HEROES WEEK pg 2 of 2... This event gives our Tennessee Valley/Northern Alabama communities the chance to show their deep appreciation and recognition of these service members, their spouses, and caregivers. Our guests are honored at a Veterans Day Breakfast and Parade, Marine Corps Ball, fishing tournaments, parade of boats, numerous lunches and dinners hosted by community groups and businesses. The week also gives the families a chance to take a break from the stresses of recovering and rehabilitation, and there is an opportunity for some much needed appreciation and attention for the primary caregivers of the Wounded Warrior. Couples often remark on how therapeutic the week has been for their relationships and a unique new group of special friends they made, all who faced similar circumstances. Margaret Hanlin, Lori Martin, Nancy Howe, Trent Bennett, Debbie O'Neal and Dee Bennett having a great time SSGT Nick Comas, Dana Wilbanks, Paul Cooke and CPL Stephen Ayhens Veterans at Heroes Week

14 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 UME Community Service Opportunities Page 14 Adopt an Angel Tree for Christmas 2016 ASMC Redstone Chapter adopted 3 Angels this year The Angel Tree is a unique program that started in Lynchburg, Va. in It involves the community in a direct way allowing them to become personally involved by sharing with those less fortunate in their community. The program provides gifts of new clothing and toys to thousands of children who otherwise might not have anything for Christmas. Children who are recipients of Angel Tree gifts are form families who have applied for Christmas assistance through the Social Services program of the Salvation Army during the application process, the clothing sizes and special needs of the children are determined and written on the application and are then transferred to paper "Angels" along with the child's first name age and sex. Pamela Brown and LaToya Sims Debbie O Neal and Guillermina Lots of Angel presents for Christmas! Volunteer Hours 33 Member hours 14 Non member hours 47 Total Debbie O Neal Debbie O Neal, Santa s Little Helper Community Projects Committee Chair

15 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 UME Community Service Opportunities Page 15 National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) Healthy Families Holiday Party Volunteers ASMC Redstone/Huntsville Chapter provided volunteers to help with the Healthy Families Holiday Party on Thursday, December 8, The NCAC provided a holiday dinner for families who are participating in the Healthy Family Program. Elizabeth Blackmon and Priscilla Sanders Santa and his ASMC Helpers! Santa and his ASMC Helpers! Tiffanie Cooper, Eura Reaves, Tinarenel Davis Volunteer Hours 48 Member hours 24 Non member hours 72 Total LaToya Sims, Nerissa Pierce, Marlyce Cook and Meagan Sutton

16 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 UME Community Service Opportunities Page 16 TENT CITY PROJECT Homeless Hygiene Kits and Warm Gear for the Holidays In November and December we gathered donations in support of the Tent City Project, an annual fundraising event for the homeless population in Huntsville. We provided a donation from ASMC members on December 11 at the Cheeburger Cheeburger drop-off location. All items collected were distributed to the tent city community on Dec 17 by a team of individuals led by Amy Mansell.

17 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 UME Community Service Opportunities Page 17 Greater Huntsville Humane Society DOG BALL Volunteers needed to assist with the 2017 Greater Huntsville Humane Society Dog Ball When: Friday, February 3, 2017 Where: Von Braun Center RSVP ASAP to Debbie O'Neal if you would like to volunteer for this great event. It will be a fun night for all listed below are more details about the evening and duties. Volunteers Needed for the Following: Set-Up and Decorations 8:30 AM to 1:00 pm Volunteer and VID Presenter Check-In personnel - 4:30 6:00 pm Guest Check-In personnel - 4:30-7:30 pm Silent Auction Sitters, Silent Auction Check-out Crew, T-Shirt/Book/Calendar Sales, and Prize Drawing Ticket Crew 4:45 PM to 9:30 pm Clean-Up personnel - 9:15 pm--tbd Silent Auction Table Oversight (Sitters) 4:45 to 9:30 pm Silent Auction Closing (Check-out personnel) 4:45 to 9:30 pm Debbie O Neal Community Projects Committee Chair

18 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 UME Community Service Opportunities Page 18 Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience for ages 14+ with special needs. February 10, 2017, churches from around the world will host thousands of honored guests and we want you to be a part of it! MAIN EVENT TEAMS led by Karl Childress Karaoke Team led by Roger Keene and Dennis O-Dell Setup and participate in karaoke with the guests. Encourage them and maintain a fun atmosphere. Buddy Team Accompany and assist one assigned guest throughout the evening, providing companionship and any assistance they may need during the event. Sit with your guest during dinner and engage them in conversation. Dance Floor Team led by Alan Jones Monitor the dance floor and the perimeter to make sure there are no wallflowers, invite them to dance and engage with them. Floater Team Constantly float around the main event space, kitchen, restrooms, and outdoors to assist anywhere an extra hand is needed. Debbie O Neal Community Projects Committee Chair

19 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 UME Community Service Opportunities Page 19 PLEASE CONTINUE TO SAVE YOUR LIDS, CAPS and BOXTOPS We are collecting Box Tops for Education and the Labels for Education each month at the Luncheons. This is a way we can help out local school. If you don't already save them for children or grandchildren. We will choose a different school each month to give that months collections to. We have already send a page of labels to Williams Elementary, grades P-8 in September and to Goldsmith Schiffman Elementary School in October. We are also collecting the plastic twist on lids from drank bottles milk jugs, and other item with twist on plastic lids to also give to our schools. We will choose a different school each month to give them to. Not all schools collect them, so I will need your help to let me know which schools do these collections and to get the items to that school each month. If you are not coming to the luncheons please send in your box tops and plastic twist lids with someone from your office. Send me the name of the school you would like to support and we will put them in hat and draw one name each month for the plastic lids and one for the Box Tops and Educations Labels. So we will be helping two schools each month. Thanks for supporting you Community Projects committee! Debbie O Neal Community Projects Committee Chair

20 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 Page 20 CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP Chapter Website: FACEBOOK (like us on Facebook) American Society of Military Comptrollers-Redstone/Huntsville Chapter Articles for the Feb/Mar Newsletter are due COB 17 Mar Please Ms. Tammara Buckey at tammara.a.buckey.civ@mail.mil to submit your articles, photos, and other AMSC Local/National News Many members have new addresses, phone numbers, addresses, etc that have not been updated in their ASMC Profile. The most current contact information is needed for sending and delivering important messages to all ASMC members. Please make sure your profile is currently up-to-date by logging in to your ASMC profile and making any necessary changes today! Please login on the ASMC National Page and Update Profile to verify your information. If you need to update your chapter Membership please visit ASMC at You can now update affiliated ASMC Chapter under your profile.

21 THE ASMC TROLLER NEWSLETTER Page 21 Monthly Luncheon Information Thanks for Supporting ASMC Redstone/Huntsville Chapter Events During