American Society of Military
Comptrollers
Sandhills Chapter
PO Box 71759
Fort Bragg, NC 28310
ISSUE 5-12
May 23, 2012
Contents
President’s Message...
I’m excited to serve you for another year as
the Sandhills Chapter President. There were
many opportunities to see our Chapter grow
last year, but I know with the new leadership
team we will make even greater strides.
BUT, I NEED YOUR HELP !
Nothing in this organization happens without
the sacrificial efforts of someone on our team.
President’s Message
Chapter Officers
Committees
Calendar of Events
Membership
Education/Certification
National News
Chapter Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
We have opportunities for you to get involved
and join us as we serve the community and
be more active with training and education.
Our partnership with Best Buy at the quarterly
Street-Clean-up was a tremendous success!
They had 10 associates participate and we will
receive the TAG TEAM award, that comes with
a $1,000 donation to our scholarship fund. We
look forward to developing more opportunities
with Best Buy in the future.
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National PDI
Anaheim, CA 30 May – 1 June
May Luncheon Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, June 7th
TIME:
11:30 AM -1:00 PM
Jeff Robinson
WHERE:
Chapter President
SPEAKER: COL (R) Tim Wiseman
Fort Bragg Club
TOPIC: Risk Management
New ASMC Chapter Officers
Serving from May 2012 – April 2013
Mr. Jeff Robinson
President
910-432-8733 jeffrey.robinson@us.army.mil
Ms. Janyce Merz
VP At Large
910-570-5899 jacqualyn.j.merz.civ@mail.mil
Ms. Jessica Kozack
VP Programs 910-396-0468 jessica.kozack@soc.mil
Ms. Pam Edwards-Faulk VP Membership 910-432-5188 pamela.edwardsfaulk@us.army.mil
Ms. Diane Powell VP Communications 910-396-3117 diane.m.powell6.civ@mail.mil
Ms. Crystal Beard
VP Outreach
910-236-1981 crystal.d.beard.civ@mail.mil
Ms. Desiree Lake
Secretary
910-570-5896 desiree.m.lake.civ@mail.mil
Ms. Bo Bouton
Treasurer
910-243-1309 boutonb@jdi.socom.mil
Best Buy TAG TEAM AWARD !!
$1,000 donation to our scholarship fund
Thanks to those who participated in the Street Clean-up
The Sandhills
Sand Dollar is
published in the
interest of
Comptroller
personnel on Fort
Bragg and Pope
Army Air Field.
SANDHILLS COMMITTEES
Thanks to those of you who volunteered.
The Mini-PDI went Very Well !
PRIMARY-COMMITTEE
SUB-COMMITTEE
Program & Education
Lead –Janyce Merz
PHONE#
E-MAIL
570-5899
janyce.merz@us.army.mil
Mini-PDI
Lead-Paxston Dailey
Jean Peoples
907-2275
432-6314
paxston.dailey@ar-usacapoc.soc.mil
peoplesj@soc.mil
Protocol
Lead-Shaune Griffin
396-6827
shaune.a.griffin@us.army.mill
Facilities
Lead-Jeff Robinson
432-8733
jeffrey.robinson@us.army.mil
Audio/Visual
Membership & Publicity
Lead – Torin Hamilton
643-9920
torin.hamilton@us.army.mil
Newsletter/Publicity
Lead-Diane Powell
Kathy Battle
396-3117
907-4592
diane.powell@us.army.mil
kathy.battle@us.army.mil
Registration
Sandra Butler
Julia Jones
570-5889
432-9041
sandra.m.butler.civ@mail.mil
jonesjul@soc.mil
Web Page
Diane Powell
396-3117
diane.powell@us.army.mil
Photographer
Pam Trail
243-5328
trailp@jdi.socom.mil
Scholarship & Awards
Lead – Dianne Kemppainen
908-3917
dianne.kemppainen@us.army.mil
Budget & Finance
Lead – Vicki Cooper
Bonita Bouton
243-2155
243-2149
cooperv@jdi.socom.mil
Chapter Competition
Lead – Executive Committee
2012-2013 ASMC SANDHILLS CHAPTER
ACTIVITY CALENDAR
JUN 12
7 Jun 12 - COL(R) Wiseman-Risk Mgmt (Bragg Club)
26 Jun 12 - Exec Mtg (Divot Club)
JUL 12
10 Jul 12 (Ft Bragg Club)
24 Jul 12 - Exec Mtg (Divot Club)
National PDI
(29 May - 1 Jun)
Indepedence Day
(4th)
2 Aug 12 - Mr Steve Barth - Cost Mgmt (Bragg Club)
11 Aug 12 - Street clean up (0830 start)
AUG 12
21 Aug 12 - Exec Mtg (Ft Bragg Club)
Adopt-A-Street Clean-up
0830-0930 Saturday, 11 Aug – partnering with Best Buy
Water and Donuts Provided!
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 : Ms Pamela Edwards-Faulk 910-432-5188
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 their 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.
SANDHILLS CHAPTER EDUCATION COMMITTEE & INFORMATION
Pamela Edwards-Faulk edwardsfaulk@aosa.army.mil
There is a lot of information here; something for all to stay current and proficient!
CERTIFICATIONS
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
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
CERTIFICATION for CDFM
Certified Defense Financial Manager
TESTING INFORMATION:
Prometric Centers www.2test.com
Fort Bragg Education Center
J. Harry 432-2537
National / Mini PDIs
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS:
CPEs = 80 hrs every 24 months
Exemptions = Retirement or Foreign
Residency
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
http://www.asmccertification.com
CERTIFICATION for CPA
Certified Public Accountant
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]
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 http://www.aicpa.org
National Association of State Boards of
Accountancy www.nasba.org
www.cpa-exam.org
TEST SITES

FORT BRAGG ARMY EDUCATION
SERVICE
Paper testing
910-432-2537/2947
POC: John Harry

PROMETRICS TEST CENTERS
www.2test.com
3200 SPRING FOREST ROAD
SUITE 212
RALEIGH, NC 27616
PDI 2012 - Anaheim, CA, May 30 - June 1, 2012
As you know, Anaheim will play host city to the National PDI on
May 30 - June 1.
Registration and housing is now open through the PDI Web site.
Please remind your chapter members to verify their membership
is in good standing before registering.
We are also taking applications for volunteers to serve as
Assistant Instructors (AIs) at PDI 2012 on the PDI 2012 web site.
This is a terrific way for your chapter members to participate
behind the scenes at a National PDI, qualify for discounted
registration and earn proceeds for your chapter.
Pre-PDI CDFM training and CDFM testing information is available
on our site as well. Virtual PDI Program Guide
The Virtual PDI 2012 program guide is now available. All of the
workshops listed will be available to registered users of the 2012
ASMC Virtual PDI for 12 months following the conclusion of the
PDI in Anaheim. These programs are also eligible for CPE. If you
have any questions regarding the 2012 ASMC Virtual PDI program,
please submit them through the Virtual PDI Support page.
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May 3, 2012
Members' Meeting Sandhills Chapter
American Society of Military Comptrollers
Fort Bragg, NC 28310
RE: ASMC Sandhills Chapter Monthly Members' Meeting
1. The Sandhills Chapter conducted a monthly meeting on May 3, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. until
1:00 p.m. at the Fort Bragg Club. The meeting was called to order by the President Jeff
Robinson. There were a total of 68 attendees.
2. Chapter Business
 Monthly Membership Meetings
o Jeff Robinson installed the newly-elected Chapter Officers:
 Ms Jessica Kozack – VP Programs
 Ms Pamela Edwards-Faulk – VP Membership
 Ms Crystal Beard – VP Outreach
 Ms Bonita Bouton - Treasurer
o This year there were four Tolver Scholarship award winners. These individuals
were awarded their $1,000 checks.
o The next Street Clean-up is 12 May 2012 at 8:30am partnering with Best Buy.
3. Guest Speaker
 The guest speaker was Mr. Mark Henderson, United States Army Special Operations
Command (USASOC), Judge Advocate General
 The topic presented discussed: Ethics.
 Mr. Mark Henderson presented for 45 minutes for an equivalent of 1 CPE.
Desiree Lake
Jeffrey Robinson
Desiree Lake
Secretary
ASMC, Sandhills Chapter
Jeffrey Robinson
President
ASMC, Sandhills Chapter