Boston s Beacon. Suzanne Bump. President s Message

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1 Boston s Beacon Volume , Issue 6 December 2013 Calendar of Events Boston Chapter Local December 10, 2013 Boston Chapter Executive Committee Meeting December 5, 2013 Annual Holiday Luncheon and Charity Raffle Maggiano s Little Italy Boston, MA National President s Message As I reach the half-way point in my tenure as local chapter president, I feel compelled to acknowledge and thank all the committee chairs for their exceptional commitment to the organization and its members. They provide the backbone for this chapter, and we all are indebted to them for the many initiatives which improve our professional lives. While they have a great seriousness of purpose, they are also terrific people who are easy to work with and eager to share their knowledge and insights. I owe them a special debt of gratitude for the success we are achieving this year. July 13-16, 2014 PDC: Challenges. Collaboration. Shared Solutions Orlando, FL Feb 11 & 12, 2014 NLC: Strategic Innovation for Government Leaders Washington, D.C. In a few weeks, many of us will join in the tradition of making New Year s resolutions. In addition to the usual commitments to diet, exercise, and make more time for loved ones, why not consider resolving to provide your services to an AGA committee? You will expand your own opportunities to learn leadership skills, and you will help colleagues in their quest for professional engagement. Inside this Issue Chapter Balance Sheet Chapter Recognition Program...8 Citizen Centric Reporting CEC Meeting Highlights Monthly Meetings & Training 2&5 Community Service Notes...2 Holiday Luncheon Notes Member News...3 Membership Application National Office News New England News Officers & Directors List..14 Scholarships.. 6&7 Trivia....9 Websites Albert Schweitzer put it well by saying, I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve. Happy Holidays! Suzanne Bump Save the Date! Annual Holiday Luncheon and Charity Raffle Maggiano s Little Italy Boston, MA Dec-5th Page 1

2 Volume , Issue 6 December 2013 Community Service News Upcoming Community Service Event to Benefit Veterans The veterans of this country have proudly served us and this country. Many in our region are being treated at the various Veteran Health Care Centers. The National Salute to Veteran Patients is held during the week of February 14 each year. The focus of this program is on paying tribute and expressing appreciation to our veterans. The 2013 National Salute program was held during February 10 to 16. See for more information. Since 1999 Valentines for Veterans has helped brighten the lives of these deserving veterans by providing valentine cards to veterans. This effort is now part of the National Salute to Veteran Patients. The AGA Boston Chapter s Community Service Committee is looking for chapter members to work on this project. Anyone involved in a youth group or knows of a youth group that could work on producing valentines would be welcome. More information will be available in future newsletters. Anyone interested or looking for more information should contact Benjamin Howe at Benjamin.Howe@va.gov or Jane Gustowski at jgustowski@charter.net. Thank you for considering helping out in this worthwhile endeavor. AGA Members Again Show Their Generosity The Community Service Committee collected various items at the October 17, 2013 Fraud Seminar at Lombardo s. Thank you for the generous donations to Lions Recycle for Sight Program, Career Closet of Interfaith Social Services, Autism Association of Metro West, St. John s Food for the Poor, and Pets In Need. Thanks to all who donated to these worthwhile charities. All of these charities appreciated your generosity. Annual Holiday Lunch and Charity Fundraiser The Boston Chapter of the AGA will host its annual Holiday Party / Charity Fundraiser on December 5, Maggiano s Little Italy Restaurant in Boston is always a great host with excellent food. This event is our major annual charitable fundraiser. This year, we are again sponsoring a raffle where the prizes will include gift certificates, admission tickets to sporting events, museums, wine and other prizes. For the tenth year in a row we will donate the proceeds from the raffle to Christmas in the City, a local organization that provides a funfilled party for children (and their parents) from local homeless shelters. Continued on Next Page Page 2

3 Volume , Issue 6 December 2013 Community Service Notes Continued Please join the Membership Committee in welcoming the following 2 new members to the Boston Chapter: Chris Abbondanzio Office of the State Auditor Nowshin Jahan Office of the State Auditor Donations are gratefully accepted on behalf of the cats and dogs We are asking attendees to please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy and/or personal hygiene items to the luncheon. These items will help Christmas in the City ensure that each of their guests receives a holiday gift. Registration: 11:30 Session: 12:00-1:30 Cost: Members $ 25 Non-Members $ 25 Planned Menu: (served family style) Mushroom Ravioli Mozzarella Marinara Maggiano s Salad Lasagna with Meat Sauce Chicken & Spinach Manicotti Eggplant Parmesan Tiramisu Apple Crostada Page 3

4 Volume , Issue 6 December 2013 Annual Holiday Luncheon and Charity Raffle Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Maggiano s Little Italy, Boston, MA The Association of Government Accountants - Boston Chapter is pleased to announce its annual Charity Raffle for the benefit of Christmas in the City*. Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, or an arm s length for $10. The Community Service Committee offers a special thank you to the local businesses and organizations for their donations. We ask our members and friends to support them. The following is a list of raffle items donated as of November 29, 2013: Boston Red Sox John Lester Autographed Baseball The Red Sox, Boston s famous major league baseball team, was founded in 1901 as one of the American League s eight charter franchises. The Red Sox name originates from the iconic uniform feature. Every home game since May 15, 2003 has been sold out a span of over six years and a major league baseball record. Buttonwood Park Zoo One Year Family Membership The Buttonwood Park Zoo is owned and operated by the City of New Bedford with the mission to be a significant contributor to the conservation of nature both at home and throughout the world. EcoTarium Family Pass (2 adults and 2 children) EcoTarium is a museum of science and nature where visitors are encouraged to explore the natural world through a unique indoor-outdoor experience. The museum features hands-on exhibits, indoor and outdoor wildlife habitats, interpretive nature trails, a living pond and meadow exhibit, a planetarium, the region s only treetop walkway, and narrow-gauge train. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 4 Complimentary Admission Passes The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is an intimate collection of fine and decorative art and a vibrant, innovative venue for contemporary artists, musicians, and scholars. JFK Library and Museum 4 Two for One Admission Passes The Library and Museum is a research and educational center focusing on the life and times of John F. Kennedy, while also highlighting the career of his brother Robert F. Kennedy, and the accomplishments of First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Middleton Golf Course 1 Round of Golf for 2 Persons (weekday only) The Middleton Golf Course is a beautiful 18 hole, Par 3 golf course hat measures a challenging 3,215 years. The Brown family constructed the course in 1965, with the professional design services of noted golf course architect, Geoffrey S. Cornish. Holes vary in length from 115 to 240 years, with large tees and greens, and gently rolling fairways. New England Aquarium 2 admission passes Founded in 1969, the New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. The Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston, with over 1.3 million visitors a year, and a major public education resource. New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Danny Amendola autographed football The New England Patriots, commonly called the Pats, was an original member of the American Football League and joined the National Football League in the 1970 merger of both leagues. Through the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation, the team and the Kraft family are proud to support numerous non-profit organizations throughout New England. New England Revolution Charitable Foundation 4 tickets to any regular season 2013 soccer game On October 17, 1995, the New England Revolution was established as one of Major League Soccer's 10 original clubs with Foxboro Stadium as its home venue. Through the New England Revolution Charitable Foundation, the team and the Kraft family are proud to support numerous non-profit organizations throughout New England. Page 4

5 Volume , Issue 6 December 2013 Annual Holiday Luncheon and Charity Raffle Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Maggiano s Little Italy, Boston, MA Norman Rockwell Museum 2 museum passes The museum is located on 36 scenic acres and houses the world s largest collection of original Norman Rockwell art. Changing exhibitions explore illustration masters, and everything from children s picture books, graphic novels, to animation art. Pats Peak 2 Lift Tickets (Not Valid Weekends or Holidays) Pats Peak located in Henniker, NH is a full service winter fun park with day and night skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Peabody Essex Museum 4 Complementary passes This museum s collection includes almost a million objects, housed in a breathtaking building and surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds and historic homes. It houses amazing examples of art and culture from around the world. Plimoth Plantation 2 Admission Passes Plimoth Plantation brings history to life in a fun and interactive setting. It is an historical experience that has been delighting visitors of all ages for 60 years. Salem Wax Museum Salem Hysteria Passes (two free passes for two admissions to The Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers and the Salem Witch Village) The Salem Wax Mu sum is composed of eerily life-like London made wax figures that depict Salem s vivid history from its founding in 1626 through the terrifying Hysteria of Come face to face with such notable Salem figures as the famed author of the Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables Nathaniel Hawthorne, the pirates of New England, the merciless witch Trials judge Colonel John Hawthorne, and Tituba the accused witch who helped fuel the hysteria of 1692 just to name a few! Salem Witch Museum -- 2 Complimentary Passes expire in 18 months and are not valid in October The Salem Witch Museum brings you back to Salem Visitors are given a dramatic history lesson using stage sets with life-size figures, lighting and a narration - an overview of the Witch Trials of Shattuck Golf Club - The Shattuck, carved from the granite foothills of Mt. Monadnock, is one of the most visually stunning golf courses you'll ever play. Course architect Brian Silva calls this "the most spectacular setting I've ever come across." (New England Golf Magazine, July/August 1991) Each hole is framed by forests of oak, birch and pine, shielding it from the view of other holes so you never feel crowded. It is, as one writer described it, "like 18 separate gems strung together in a perfect setting." Southwick s Zoo 2 Complimentary General Admission Passes Southwick s is a family owned zoo in Mendon, MA. The Southwick team s mission: to provide an extensive zoological collection and educational facility for our visitors. We strive to promote an exciting environment for a positive family experience. Worcester Sharks 4 Tickets to Regular Season Home Game The Worcester Sharks is a member of the American Hockey League playing at the DCU Center in Worcester. Zoo New England --Family Four Pack of Tickets Zoo New England is a private, non-profit organization responsible for the operation of Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA. Its mission is to inspire people to protect and sustain the natural world for future generations by creating fun and engaging experiences that integrate wildlife and conservation programs, research and education. Page 5

6 Volume , Issue 6 December 2013 Preliminary AGA Boston Chapter Upcoming Events Date: December 5, 2013 Program: Annual Holiday Charity Luncheon Location: Maggiano s Little Italy, Boston, MA Local Charity: Christmas in the City Time: 12:00 p.m. Cost: TBD Date: January 23, 2014 Program: TBD Location: Volpe Building, Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Presenter(s): TBD Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CPE: 7 CPE Cost: TBD Date: March 13, 2014 (Thursday) Program: Professional Development Conference Location: Bentley University, Waltham, MA Presenter(s): Various Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CPE: 7 CPE Cost: TBD Date: April 17, 2014 (Tentative) Program: TBD Location: TBD Presenter(s): TBD Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CPE: 7 CPE Cost: TBD The Mark of Excellence in Federal, State, and Local Government CGFM NOTES NEWS FLASH AGA CGFM Study Guides - Online New from AGA! You can now access the CGFM Study Guides on the go! Read, search and review the study guide content on your laptop, tablet or phone a convenient way to prepare for the CGFM Examinations. Upon purchasing the online version of each guide, you'll have immediate access to the entire publication for a period of 12 months. In addition, if a newer version of this study guide is published within this peri-od, you'll also have access to the new version! Remember! It s not too late to apply for the CGFM scholarship We still have some available. Please contact Joseph Valchuis, Director of Professional Certification@ jvalchuis@gmail.com with any questions. Page 6

7 Volume , Issue 6 December 2013 AGA Boston Scholarships & Awards Committee Dear AGA Boston Chapter Member: I, along with my two co-chairpersons, Bill Wolf and Denise Lucciola, would like to invite any Boston Chapter Member to consider serving on the Chapter s Scholarships & Awards Committee. We would like to offer the members an opportunity to contribute to the success of this year s Scholarships & Awards program. The Scholarships & Awards Program s main objectives are to: Recognize professional excellence in the field of government financial management. Administer the Chapter scholarship awards program, designed to extend college financial assistance to selected students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, and community service. Administer the Chapter awards program, designed to identify and fully consider exceptional contributions by government financial management professionals at all levels through a Chapter recognition awards solicitation program. If you have any interest in serving on Scholarships & Awards Committee, see the below contact information: Director of Scholarships & Awards: Bill Muench: william.muench@comcast.net Co-Chair of Scholarships & Awards: Bill Wolf: bill401032@aol.com Co-Chair of Scholarships & Awards: Denise Lucciola: DeniseLucciola@gmail.com Director of Scholarships and Awards Bill Muench, CGFM, CPA Cell Phone: wmuench@dcaa.mil Page 7

8 Volume , Issue 6 December 2013 Association of Government Accountants BOSTON CHAPTER Dedicated to improving Financial Management (Visit our Web Page at The AGA Boston Chapter is pleased to offer the following two scholarships: George E. Brady and Walter Frese. Applications will be available on November 15, 2013 via: Scholarship background, eligibility, and award criteria are detailed below. For questions, please contact the following: Director of Scholarships & Awards: Bill Muench: william.muench@comcast.net Co-Chair of Scholarships & Awards: Bill Wolf: bill401032@aol.com Co-Chair of Scholarships & Awards: Denise Lucciola: DeniseLucciola@gmail.com FY 2014 GEORGE E. BRADY SCHOLARSHIP The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) - Boston Chapter is pleased to offer one (1) George E. Brady Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 to an AGA Boston Chapter member or an immediate family member that is enrolled in an institution of higher education with no limitation as to educational major. Background: The late George E. Brady was a member of AGA from 1957 until He served as the Boston Chapter President of AGA ( ). George graduated from Bentley College in 1933 and went to work for United Fruit as an accountant. In 1941 he joined the federal government as an accountant. In 1954 George applied for his CPA license where he had to demonstrate that he had the requisite two years of public accounting experience. At that time, government service was not automatically accepted as public accounting experience. George met with the licensing board and successfully demonstrated that his 13 years of government service had exposed him to the same experiences encountered by public accountants. As a result of his tenacity, the board granted him his CPA license. He was the first person to have government service recognized as public accounting experience by the licensing board. George retired in June 1973 as Chief of the Boston Branch Office, Contract Audit Division, Auditor General, USAF after 31 years of government service. Eligibility: Applicant must be an AGA Boston Chapter member or an immediate family member (spouse or dependent child). Applicant must be enrolled or accepted/applied into an institution of higher education with no limitation as to educational major. Award Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, reference letter, and writing ability. FY 2014 WALTER FRESE SCHOLARSHIP The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) - Boston Chapter is pleased to offer one (1) Walter Frese Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 to a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student enrolled in a financial management related program. Background: The late Walter Frese was one of the original 59 Charter Members and one of the original nine Directors to serve on the National Board of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA). Mr. Frese was the second National President of the organization, serving from 1951 to The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) paid special recognition to Walter in its 100 th Anniversary issue of the Journal of Accountancy. Mr. Frese s career included the United States Department of the Treasury, the United States General Accounting Office, and the Harvard School of Business. Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted/applied into a program relating to financial management, as an undergraduate/graduate student. This will include (but not limited to) majors in accounting, business administration, finance, information technology, and economics. Note: Applicants must be a New England resident or be enrolled in a New England college. Award Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, reference letter, writing ability, and an expressed interest in the field of government accounting, auditing or financial management. Page 8

9 Volume , Issue 6 Boston s Beacon December February The Boston Chapter is proud to announce a new corporate sponsor Membership Update The Boston Chapter membership includes: 327 Active Members 2 New Members From the Editor Do you know someone in the Boston Chapter who has recently received promotion, accepted a new position, retired or won an award? Would you like to share your good news with fellow AGA members? Or maybe you re interested in writing a technical article for an upcoming issue of Boston s Beacon. 42 Suspended Members **************************** The Boston Chapter recognizes our new member multiple sponsors as of November 30, 2013 Please forward submissions for the next issue of Boston s Beacon to Barry.Ahearn@sao.state.ma.us. Thanks! SUDOKU Dave LeBlanc Craig D. Merry Johanna Salvidio Chapter Recognition Program The Chapter Recognition Program is designed to support, encourage, and promote the accomplishment of AGA s mission and to provide flexible noncompetitive guidelines for a wellrounded chapter. The Chapter Recognition Program year begins on June 1 st and concludes on May 31 st.. Boston Chapter credits as of October 31, 2013 are: Maximum Credits Credits % of Categories Credits Earned Allowed Avail Leadership, Planning & Participation 3,000 3,425 3, % Education & Professional Development 4,000 3,150 2,500 79% Certification 4,000 2,075 2,075 52% Communications 3,000 4,175 3, % Membership 3,000 4,675 3, % Accountability ,750 1,750 88% Community Service 2,000 3,075 2, % Awards 1,000 2,400 1, % Total 22,000 24,725 18,975 86% Assets Cash Boston Chapter Balance Sheet October 31, 2013 Checking Account $43,429 Savings Account 9,982 Certificates of Deposit 0 Total Cash $53,411 Total Accounts Receivable $ 4,710 Total Assets $58,121 Liabilities and Fund Balance Accounts Payable $ 0 Deferred Revenue - Seminars 0 Current Fund Balance $58,121 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $58,121 Page 9

10 Volume , Issue 6 December 2013 Boston Chapter Corporate Sponsor Speaker Database About McGladrey McGladrey LLP is the fifth largest U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services, with more than 6,500 professionals and associates in 75 offices nationwide. McGladrey has extensive experience across the entire range of the governmental and not-for-profit sector, locally, serving over 30 governmental clients, and more than 2,800 public sector clients nationally, including more than 1,200 governments, on a SUDOKU ANSWER The AGA-Boston Chapter is building a speaker database. Do you know a dynamic speaker who you would like to see at an upcoming educational event? Are you a speaker who would like to be included in the database? Please send the speaker s name, address, phone number, address and potential topics to the Chapter s Vice President of Education - Julia Burns, CGFM at Julia.Burns@osc.state.ma.us Websites of Interest TRIVIA QUESTION! In what year will Hanukkah and Thanksgiving Overlap Again? Answer found elsewhere in the newsletter. Boston s Beacon is published by the Association of Government Accountants Boston Chapter. Comments should be forwarded to barry.ahearn@sao.state.ma.us American Society for Public Admin (ASPA)... MA Chapter of ASPA... Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE)... Greater Boston Chapter of CFE... Association of Government Accountants... AGA Boston Chapter... AGA Aroostook County Chapter. AGA Hartford Chapter... AGA Maine Chapter... COSO... First Gov... Governmental Accounting Standards Board... Government Executive... Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)... IIA Greater Boston Chapter... Intergovernmental Audit Forum... International Accounts Payable Professionals (IAPP)... National Assoc of State Auditors, Comptrollers & Treasurers... National Assoc of State Comptrollers... National Assoc of State Treasurers... National State Auditors Association... National Electronic Commerce Coordinating Council... Page 10

11 Volume , Issue 6 December 2013 CEC Meeting Highlights The Boston Chapter Executive Committee met on November 5, Please note the following: Education: General discussions were held regarding the Holiday Party preparations for the charity event that will be held December 5, 2013 at Maggiano s Little Italy in Boston MA Community Service: The AGA Boston Chapter Community Service Committee is looking for volunteers to make valentine cards for veterans. Membership: The Boston Chapter has 327 members. Communications: Looking for ideas on how to engage the AGA Boston community to start submitting articles to the newsletter. Boston Chapter AGA Website The Boston Chapter of the AGA has a new and improved award winning website. Please change your browser favorites to the following: Take a tour around the site and send your feedback, suggestions and thoughts to the webmaster or any chapter Officer or Director. Check the site often for updates and valuable information. Are you using social media? The Boston Chapter invites you to follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook Fan Page, and/or join our LinkedIn Group. Our moniker is you guessed it Boston AGA! We plan to provide periodic updates regarding education sessions, community service events, etc. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, If you have any questions, feel free to contact Julia Burns at BostonAGA@gmail.com. Citizen Centric Reporting The Association of Government Accountants, the thought leader for the government accountability profession, evaluates reports for the Certificate of Excellence in Citizen-Centric Reporting award. AGA determines award recipients based on content, visual appeal, readability, distribution, and timeliness of reporting. Trivia Answer Thanksgivukkah will not occur again until the year 79,811! The Boston Chapter is proud to publish their very first Citizen Centric Report. To view a copy of the Chapter s first Citizen Centric Report, please go to our website at: Boston_Chapter_CCR.pdf Page 11

12 Volume , Issue 6 December 2013 News from National Welcome to AGA s NLC Homepage! This is the training for developing and training government financial professionals to excel as leaders in today s competitive market. Don t miss this opportunity to share best practices, find solutions to shared challenges, network with your peers, and learn from the top financial management leaders and industry experts. This training offers up to 14 hours of CPE. Who Should Attend: Senior-Level Managers and Executives CEOs and Presidents Accountants, Auditors CPAs, CGFMs Testimonials from Past NLC Attendees: Once again, the AGA has hit the ball out of the park with this year's National Leadership Conference. The NLC continues to be the premier annual AGA event in DC to network, hear top-notch speakers, and earn CPE hours. Anonymous attendee The sessions addressed all the current issues from various view points, and the networking opportunities were great. - Chantz Beck, AGA DC Chapter Member The speakers were top notch in their respective fields and I would not have had the opportunity to hear from them in any other forum. Thank you AGA! - Cynthia A. Landrum, CGFM, CPA, Manager, KPMG Page 12

13 Volume , Issue 6 December 2013 New England Regional News Northeast Region Vice President Team Joseph Valchuis, CFE, CFS Regional Vice President Boston Jvalchuis@doe.mass.edu Thalia Melendez Regional Vice President Elect New York tmelendez@osc.state.ny.us Linda Gover Immediate Past Regional Vice President Aroostook County Linda.Gover@dfas.mil Northeast Regional Coordinators Thalia Melendez Regional Coordinator for Certification New York tmelendez@osc.state.ny.us Linda Gover Regional Coordinator for Membership & Early Careers Aroostook County Linda.Gover@dfas.mil Jane Gustowski, CPA Regional Coordinator for Chapter Development & Assistance jgustowski@charter.net Julia P Burns, CGFM, Regional Coordinator for Education Boston julia.burns@state.ma.us Sare Giberson Co-Regional Coordinator of Accountability Sare.Gibson@dfas.mil Julia P Burns, CGFM, Co-Regional Coordinator of Accountability Boston julia.burns@state.ma.us Meetings for the Hartford Chapter Kim Baron is the new President. She is also town treasurer for Roxbury! The Hartford Chapter Meetings are generally held at 6:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month from September to May. The meeting location is the Marco Polo Restaurant, 1250 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT. Hartford Chapter at Aroostook County Chapter Chapter CEC Meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of each month. General Membership Meetings are held as needed. The Christopher Home community service project is an on-going monthly project that AGA Aroostook County has participated over the past several months. If you are interested in getting involved in this project or other Community Service project please contact their Community Service Director. Maine Chapter Meetings Monthly meetings are held September through May of each year, and alternate between breakfast and luncheon times. Each meeting features a keynote speaker discussing events or programs currently impacting government and the state as a whole. Throughout the year, Maine AGA members perform several community service events, providing support to local children, veterans and homeless citizens. Maine Chapter at Page 13

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15 Volume , Issue 6 Boston s Beacon December February Officers, Directors and Chairs John Suzanne W. Beveridge, Bump CGFM, CFE President Office: Suzanne.Bump@sao.state.ma.us Ernest Almonte, CGFM, CPA Immediate Past President Office: ealmonte@almontegroupllc.com Martin Benison, CGFM President Elect Office: Martin.Benison@state.ma.us Richard Sullivan, CPA Secretary Office: rsullivan@powersandsullivan.com Patricia (Tanona) Rydlak Treasurer Office: prydlak@doe.mass.edu Shana Doiran Chapter Auditor Office: srozowsky@kpmg.com Julia P. Burns, CGFM Vice President for Education and Programs Office: Julia.Burns@state.ma.us Benjamin Howe Vice President for Planning Office: Benjamin.howe@va.gov Barry Ahearn Vice President for Communication Newsletter Editor, Office: Barry.Ahearn@sao.state.ma.us Nick Dahl, CGFM Director of Bylaws and Procedures Office: Nicholas.Dahl@va.gov Jane Gustowski, CPA Director of Community Service Office: jgustowski@charter.net Shannon Gianatassio Vice President for Membership Director of Early Careers Office: Shannon.Gianatassio@sao.state.ma.us William Muench, CGFM, CPA Director of Scholarships and Awards Office: wmuench@dcaa.mil Joseph Valchuis, CGFM, CFE, CFS Director of Professional Certification Office: jvalchuis@doe.mass.edu Mary T. Leyden, CGFM Career Day Chair Tel: David A. LeBlanc, CGFM, CFS Director at Large Ex-Officio &Webmaster Office: dleblanc@doe.mass.edu Craig Hall Director of Accountability Office: Craig.hall@state.ma.us Mary T. Leyden, CGFM Career Day Chair Tel: Association of Government Accountants Boston Chapter c/o 75 Pleasant Street Malden, MA Platinum Chapter Page 15