American Society of Military Comptrollers. American Society of Military Comptrollers. SANDHILLS CHAPTER. XXXV YEARS. 35. Sandhills Chapter. 1974 - 2009. POB 71759 Fort Bragg, NC 28310. E X cellence in Comptrollership E X cellence in Community Service - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
American Society of Military American Society of Military Comptrollers Comptrollers American Society of Military Comptrollers Sandhills Chapter MARCH 2011 ISSUE X POB 71759 Fort Bragg, NC 28310 President’s message... President’s Message Pg 1 Officers Pg 2 Committees Pg 3 Calendar of Events Pg 4 VP Article Pg 5 Membership Pg 6 Education/Certification Pg 7 DoD Article Pg 8-9 Community News Pg 10-11 National News Pg 12 Recipe Pg 13 Chapter Minutes Pg 14-15 Contents March Mini-PDI See page 2 for details SANDHILLS CHAPTER XXXV YEARS XXXV YEARS 35 1974 - 2009 EXcellence in Comptrollership EXcellence in Community Service EXcellence in Professional Development Constantly EVolving to Improve our Chapter COL Mike Cook President “May you live in interesting times”, that apocryphal Chinese curse, seems hard upon us these days. The passage of a fourth continuing resolution for fiscal year 2011 has financial managers working hard to keep their organizations solvent while staying in bounds of the CR’s fiscal constraints. Typically, and rightfully, transparent to commanders most of the time, professional financial management support plays a critical role in “interesting times” when our professional knowledge, experience, and advice helps commanders balance resources to keep the ship afloat. Expanding the quality of that knowledge and experience is the primary purpose of the American Society of Military Comptrollers and our upcoming Professional Development Institute (PDI) aims to provide excellent opportunities to sharpen financial skills and provide thoughts on how one might approach fiscal management problems differently. I look forward to your attendance and support of the Sandhills chapter’s premier educational event. Other on-going chapter initiatives include our work on securing tax exempt status from the IRS. Ms. Vicki Cooper has done excellent work doggedly compiling the required paperwork and tenaciously trying to fill out a 23 page tax form. I’m convinced this application could and should be considered a fifth module of CDFM certification! We hope to conclude these efforts by May. March and the mini-PDI also mark the start of the final lap for the officers elected for the 2010-2011 term. The Sandhills chapter will conduct elections in May for the new term beginning June. I encourage all those young leaders out there to consider serving their chapter and giving back to our professional community. Looking forward to an actual appropriation and the end of interesting times. I’m excited about seeing you at the March mini- PDI on the 10th ; and not to forget our WHEN: Tuesday, March 15th TIME: 12:00-1:30 WHERE: Fort Bragg Club SPEAKER: Honorable Mary Sally Matiella, ASA, FM&C March Luncheon Meeting
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American Society of Military ComptrollersAmerican Society of Military Comptrollers American Society of Military Comptrollers
EXcellence in ComptrollershipEXcellence in Community Service
EXcellence in Professional DevelopmentConstantly EVolving to Improve our Chapter
COL Mike CookPresident
“May you live in interesting times”, that apocryphal Chinese curse, seems hard upon us these days. The passage of a fourth continuing resolution for fiscal year 2011 has financial managers working hard to keep their organizations solvent while staying in bounds of the CR’s fiscal constraints. Typically, and rightfully, transparent to commanders most of the time, professional financial management support plays a critical role in “interesting times” when our professional knowledge, experience, and advice helps commanders balance resources to keep the ship afloat. Expanding the quality of that knowledge and experience is the primary purpose of the American Society of Military Comptrollers and our upcoming Professional Development Institute (PDI) aims to provide excellent opportunities to sharpen financial skills and provide thoughts on how one might approach fiscal management problems differently. I look forward to your attendance and support of the Sandhills chapter’s premier educational event. Other on-going chapter initiatives include our work on securing tax exempt status from the IRS. Ms. Vicki Cooper has done excellent work doggedly compiling the required paperwork and tenaciously trying to fill out a 23 page tax form. I’m convinced this application could and should be considered a fifth module of CDFM certification! We hope to conclude these efforts by May. March and the mini-PDI also mark the start of the final lap for the officers elected for the 2010-2011 term. The Sandhills chapter will conduct elections in May for the new term beginning June. I encourage all those young leaders out there to consider serving their chapter and giving back to our professional community. Looking forward to an actual appropriation and the end of interesting times. I’m excited about seeing you at the March mini-PDI on the 10th ; and not to forget our March luncheon, featuring
Date Activity Newsletter Article Speaker Responsibility Responsibility
08 FEB REGULAR CHAPTER MEETING Womack Army Reserves 12 FEB COMMUNITY STREET CLEANUP 23 FEB EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
10 MAR MINI PDI 15 MAR REGULAR CHAPTER MEETING JSOC AAA 23 MAR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
12 APR REGULAR CHAPTER MEETING / Nominations Army USASOC 26 APR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
10 MAY REGULAR CHAPTER MEETING / ELECTIONS AAA Air Force 14 MAY COMMUNITY STREET CLEANUP 24 MAY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING 1-4 JUN NATIONAL PDI 2011 – MINNEAPOLIS 12 JUN REGULAR CHAPTER MEETING –INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS 26 JUN COMBINED EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
Registration information will follow in the next couple weeks!
If you are interested in volunteering for a committee or during the event, please contactCPT Dailey 907-2275 or LTC Cook 243-6558
The Airborne & Special Operations MuseumBy Diane Powell, VP Army
For more than eighty years Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, Cumberland County and North Carolina have lived and worked in cooperation with one another. The Airborne & Special Operations Museum now stands as a symbol for the many years of teamwork, sacrifice, and victory.
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum provides a unique educational experience on United States history and basic core values through the preservation interpretation and recognition of U.S. Army airborne and special operations history, equipment, technology, legend, art and weaponry.
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum is part of the U.S. Army Museum System and functions in partnership with a non-profit foundation. The Foundation Board of Directors is composed of retired military, veteran military and civilian members from both the public and private sectors.
The Foundation staff is made up of an Executive Director, six primary staff and six part time employees. The Army staff consists of a Museum Director, a staff of four and the volunteer corps. The responsibilities of operating the museum facility and its programming are shared between everyone.
Both public and private funding has been vital to the opening of the $22.5 million museum. Fundraising by the Foundation began in 1992 with a generous grant awarded from Congress. In addition to the federal grant, the State of North Carolina, Cumberland County, and the City of Fayetteville have provided grants to the museum.
Contributions by private individuals and businesses allowed the museum to become a reality, and continue to provide the funds required to operate and improve the museum, and to offer educational programming. Veterans’ and military associations’ donations come not only from their pockets, but also from their hearts and closets in the form of rare, valuable and very personal artifacts. Our thanks are always with the thousands who have given their time, money and artifacts.
Both the military and civilian communities are served by the Airborne & Special Operations Museum. The military community has a beautiful museum facility; the only one dedicated to all Army airborne and special operations units. It provides a place for educational programming and research as well as special functions. It helps airborne and special operations soldiers share their unique world with relatives and friends.Area residents have a wonderful museum that focuses on a subject that has been a part of their lives for decades. Schools have a venue for teaching WWII history, North Carolina history and values education. Visitors from all parts of the country, from all walks of life, are able to experience the legend of the airborne and special operations.Local and state governments realize that the impressive facility brings additional long-term economic benefits to the area. The project serves as an important part in Fayetteville's continuing downtown revitalization.
Member DuesIndividual membership dues are $26 per year or $75 for three continuous years. You can now go online to renewyour membership!
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR SUGGESTIONS ON BRINGING NEW MEMBERS INTO THE ORGANIZATION!
Contact the following individuals: Bonita Bouton, 243-2201 or Bobby Elliott,432-5818
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 the 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 memberships 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.
CERTIFICATIONSAccredited 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 ProfessionalCertified 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 Certified Defense Financial ManagerTESTING INFORMATION:Prometric Centers www.2test.comFort Bragg Education CenterJ. Harry 432-2537National / Mini PDIsMAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS:CPEs = 80 hrs every 24 mo.Exemptions = Retirement or Foreign ResidencyRELEVANT BACKGROUNDThree Module ExaminationsTwo Years Defense FM w/ DegreeThree Years Defense FMFour Years Federal FM.CDFM(A) – Acquisition Module availableMilitary and Civilians involved in the overall field of military comptrollership.STUDY MATERIAL INFORMATIONSandhills Chapter Websitehttp://www.asmccertification.com
RELEVANT BACKGROUNDFour SectionsOffered in 54 U.S. JurisdictionsComputer Based / English onlyTesting -Eight months out of the yearDemonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to protect the public interest in a rapidly changing business and financial environmentSTUDY MATERIAL INFORMATIONAICPA http://www.aicpa.org National Association of State Boards of Accountancy www.nasba.org www.cpa-exam.org
CERTIFICATION for Certified Public AccountantTESTING 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]
TEST SITES
FORT BRAGG ARMY EDUCATIONSERVICE
Paper testing910-432-2537/2947POC: John Harry
PROMETRICS TEST CENTERSwww.2test.comNearest Location – Raleigh, NC
DEFENSE FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTSHouse Appropriations Committee proposes extending FY2011 Continuing Resolution to March 18
Friday, February 25th, 2011 House Appropriations Committee (HAC) chair Harold Rogers (R-KY) announced today that his committee has prepared a two-week extension of the FY2011 Continuing Resolution (CR) that will expire next Friday March 5. Rogers said that he had hoped that the Senate would act on the year-long FY2011 CR passed by the House last week, but in the absence of such action, “it is clear that more time is needed” to reach a final agreement and prevent a government shut down. The HAC proposal extends the CR until March 18 and cuts the FY2011 CR funding level by an additional $4 billion. According to the announcement, the new CR is expected to go to the House floor on Tuesday, March 1. The CR would cut $1.2 billion by terminating 8 nondefense programs for which no funds were requested or were recommended for termination in the president’s FY2012 budget, including $650 million for additional Federal Highways Administration’s general fund spending. Another $2.7 billion in cuts would come from eliminating almost 50 earmarked programs and projects (none from the Department of Defense) that were made available in FY2010. Almost 60 percent of this funding reduction would come from cutting: $397 million from Health Resources and Services programs; $292 million for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE); $293 million from Surface Transportation priorities; $229 million from Department of Education’s (DOE) Innovation and Improvement programs; $173 million for the Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Economic Development Initiative; $129 million from Higher Education programs; and $103 million from Federal Emergency and Management Agency’s (FEMA) university and emergency operations center grants. Senate Democratic leaders have been talking about a month-long extension of the CR, without any additional cuts, but have not yet released their proposal. Both House and Senate leaders have stated they want to avoid a government shut down. But, with the House demanding additional reductions in any CR extension and the Senate adamantly opposed, the stare down continues, while the clock keeps on ticking.
SES initiative to enhance career development and expand recruiting
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011Members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) will receive more programs aimed at enhancing career development, improving performance management, and expanding recruitment efforts under a new initiative. The SES Initiative was explained in a joint memo to SES personnel issued by Jeffrey Zients, Deputy Director for Management (OMB) and John Berry, Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The initiative incorporates recommendations of a collaborative effort to strengthen the SES by the President’s Management Council (PMC) and the Chief Human Capital Officers Council (CHOC), which began in May, 2010. The project’s working groups analyzed the key issues facing the SES and reviewed and evaluated potential improvements. Because fiscal constraints often limit resources for career development, the initiative looks to make more effective use of resources by incorporating more “centralized solutions,” such as shared developmental offerings, a centralized data base for jobs and rotation opportunities, and a directory of current SES personnel. To further enhance development efforts, OPM is planning to introduce a one-year “on boarding program” to aid an employee’s transition into an executive role. OPM will also work with the Federal Executive Institute (FEI) to design government-wide approaches to leadership development and networking. OMB and OPM will also sponsor a pilot project to provide high-potential GS 15-15 staff with rotational opportunities. To improve performance management, the initiative will streamline administrative burdens and reshape the SES appraisal system. Agencies will implement best practices for performance planning, monitoring, assessment, and recognition. OMB and OPM will work with an agency working group to streamline the appraisal certification process by focusing on outcomes and management goals and exploring ways to better link appraisal systems to performance goals.To mitigate the potential effects of a significant “brain drain” that would accompany the loss of as many as half of the SES corps over the next five years, the initiative proposes to pursue a number of collaborative approaches. It plans development of a shared capacity across agencies to market jobs and recruit personnel both inside and outside of government, emphasizing diversity and targeting veterans. A new pilot group will expand the use of a resume-based hiring model and pilot agencies will search for external talent to strengthen the leadership and management skills of the talent pool.
FY2012 DoD base budget request totals $553 billion
Monday, February 14th, 2011 The FY2012 DoD base budget request announced today, totals $553.1 billion. The budget also requests $117.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations. Secretary Gates said the FY2012 base budget provides a “reasonable, responsible, and sustainable level of funding, the minimum level of defense spending that is necessary, given the security challenges we are facing around the globe.” The FY2012 DoD budget supports four main objectives: 1) maintaining and strengthening the commitment to caring for the all-volunteer force; 2) balancing the U.S. defense posture; 3) continuing support for deployed personnel; and 4) reforming the way DoD does business and allocates resources (shifting funds from “tail to tooth”). The Army’s FY2012 budget request is $144.9 billion (26%). The Navy budget totals $161.4 billion (29%) and the Air Force $150.0 billion (27%). Defense wide accounts FY2012 budgets amount to $96.8 billion (18%).The FY2012-16 Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) budget plan implements Sec. Gates’ efficiencies proposal that identified $178 billion in savings. Of the total savings, $100 billion was reallocated to higher priorities and $78 billion was used to lower defense budgets as part of the president’s deficit reduction plan. The budget overview describes the makeup of the $78 billion as: $54 billion from efficiencies in staffing and operations; $4 billion from restructuring the F-35 (Joint Strike Fighter Program); $14 billion from economic and other adjustments; and $6 billion from reductions to Army and Marine Corps ground troops in FY2015 and FY2016.The FY2012 DoD budget reflects the pay freeze for civilian employees enacted by Congress for two years. The civilian workforce will generally stay at the FY2010 level, with some exceptions made for improving the acquisition workforce. The budget provides a 1.6 percent across-the-board pay increase for military personnel. The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) will increase by 4.2 percent and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) will rise by 3.4 percent. Under the budget proposal, TRICARE premiums for working-age military retirees will increase by $2.50 for individuals and $5.00 for families. According to a briefing presented by Robert Hale, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), the FY2012 budget focuses on investment requirements to meet current military operations and threats, as well as modernization requirements for potential future conflicts. He emphasized that funding for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, improved cyber capabilities, and the Chemical Biological Defense Program are needed to support current operations. To meet requirements for future conflicts, Hale pointed to restructuring the F-35 (Joint Strike Fighter), extending procurement of F/A-18EF aircraft, and the 11-ship shipbuilding program for FY2012. In addition, the budget will invest in a new long-range bomber, the KC-X tanker, a new family of armored vehicles, and a 2% growth in funding for basic research.Real growth (budget dollars adjusted for inflation) in the FY 2012 DoD budget will be 3.6% when measured against FY2011 appropriations funded at a year-long level. However, reductions to budgets over the next four years will mean minimal real growth in FY2013 (+1%) and FY2014 (+5%) and no growth for FY2015 and FY2016, when troop strength levels for the Army (-27,000) and Marine Corps (about 20,000) are implemented. Total DoD spending in FY 2012 (including war spending) is expected to be 4.5 percent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and almost 19 percent of total federal spending. Additional detail on the FY2012 budget request is available on the DoD Comptroller website. On Tuesday, February 15th at 9:30 EST, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) Robert Hale will discuss the FY2012 DoD budget on DODLive Bloggers.
DFAS has 2011 tax change information online
Friday, February 11th, 2011 In December, Congress passed and the President signed, with much fanfare, the “Tax relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010” (P.L. 111-312). This law includes a number of tax changes that affect Servicemembers and their families and DoD civilian employees in 2011. There has been much media reporting on the effects of this tax bill, but many are still unsure of how the changes in the tax rules and guidelines directly affect them. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) website has the information DoD personnel need. The DFAS news bulletin includes a summary of the relevant tax law changes and factors that may affect your net pay. In addition, it briefly describes when Active duty, Guard, and Reserve members, military retirees, and civilian employees can expect to see changes in their 2011 pay resulting from the new tax law. DFAS advises its customers to contact their financial advisors or visit the IRS website for more detailed tax information. And don’t forget, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the filing date for 2010 federal tax returns to April 18, 2011 and advises waiting until mid- to late February to file.
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Buzz on BRAC: Bragg may be least of Chiarelli's worriesby Henry Cuningham
Fort Bragg is a success story in preparing for the BRAC moves, but that's not the case everywhere, the Army's No. 2 general says.
"We've got some areas that we've got to work that keep me up at night," said Gen. Peter Chiarelli, the Army vice chief of staff. "My biggest concern, of course, is the shutdown of Walter Reed (Army Medical Center). That's a tough one."The majority of the Army's most seriously wounded soldiers will be seen at the new Walter Reed at Bethesda, Md., he said.Chiarelli was at Fort Bragg earlier this month to check out, among other things, the progress toward meeting the national BRAC deadline of Sept. 15.
"Everything that is happening here is happening on time," Chiarelli said. "I don't see any problems down here. I've got to worry about the whole of BRAC. It's wonderful to come to a place I don't have any worries.“
He toured the combined headquarters for Forces Command and U.S. Army Reserve Command, which will move to Fort Bragg from Atlanta this summer. The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure law mandated the move.
"I was very, very pleased with what I was able to see," he said. "The building is an absolutely gorgeous building, beautiful headquarters.“
The BRAC law also directed that Fort Bragg take over the real estate of Pope Air Force Base.
That happened March 1, when the base once again became Fort Bragg's Pope Field, harking back to its name and role from World War I through World War II.Chiarelli pointed out there will still be about 3,000 airmen at Pope Field."The transition has been made, and I see no problems with it at all," he said.
Veterans Park set for July 4 debutBy Andrew Barksdale
North Carolina's Veterans Park is on budget and on schedule to open with a July 4 bash in downtown Fayetteville, officials say.
Several park features, including granite walls, aluminum columns, cascading waterfalls and an amphitheater, are in the midst of construction.The work, which began last summer with a $7.5 million contract, is scheduled to be completed by the end of June. The park will be next to the Airborne & Special Operations Museum.
The concept of the park is to show North Carolina veterans' journey before their military service, during it and after it. The park will have three areas showing the three phases. The last phase has been designed for quiet reflection, a gentle pool of water and places to sit behind a gently curving wall.
Consistent with the park's theme, words such as "heroism," "honor" and "strength" will be fashioned into 9-foot-tall art pieces made of decommissioned military materials and placed in the park.
All five branches will be represented throughoutthe park – which was not a small task in an Army-dominated town such as Fayetteville.
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Rock Climbing TripDate/Time: 25 MAR 11, 6:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.Meeting Point: Smith Lake Recreation AreaEvent Location: Pilot Mountain, NCRegistration Fee: $115.00
Registration is not complete until registration fee is paid. Registrants will be contacted by an Outdoor Recreation representative for payment via debit or credit card in the order the online registration is received. Maximum space available is 28 participants.
The Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce presents ShowBiz 2011 Trade Show- Surviving & Thriving, on March 9, 2011 at the Crown Expo Center from 9am-4pm. We will be offering new and exciting seminars and events that will bring Fort Bragg, the community of Fayetteville and Cumberland County together under one roof. ShowBiz is one of the Chamber’s top-ranked trade show events and attracts a thousand visitors annually. This year’s event will feature the Chamber Coffee Club sponsored by Wellpath & Hill Chesson Woody at 7:30 a.m. with a free breakfast sponsored by the Crown Center to vendors, chamber members and FYP members only. Coffee Club drew in 250 attendees last year before the show even began!This year’s theme, Surviving & Thriving, illustrates the resiliency of our community's real estate and retail markets, shows how Fayetteville and Cumberland County are working through the economy's shortcomings and gives businesses the opportunity to showcase their business practices and products in a thriving community. ShowBiz is a gateway to a world of resources that enables attendees to buy locally and boost the economic activity of Fayetteville and Cumberland County.
PDI 2011
Minneapolis will play host city to the national PDI on 30 May to June 3. The host chapter and committee are already busy planning for a dynamic event, setting a program to the theme of Navigating Financial Excellence. While attendees are not in an educational session, the city has much to offer. With an alive, vibrant downtown located on the Mississippi River, attendees will discover energy, excitement and entertainment. The Mall of America offers shopping, dining and entertainment options for any time of the year and every member of the family. Art lovers have plenty to see at the Minneapolis Art Institute, Walker Art Center and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, which all house world-renowned collections. The theater scene is thriving. With more than thirty theaters, Minneapolis has more seats per capita than any U.S. city except New York. See a Broadway show and enjoy dinner and live jazz at a fabulous restaurant. Check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, where visitors can produce their own video, or come face to face with a shark at the UnderWater Adventures Aquarium. In summer, the action moves outside. Known as "The City of Lakes," Minneapolis has 22 lakes located within city limits and many more in the surrounding area. In town, locals and tourists in-line skate or stroll around Lake Calhoun, stopping for ice cream along the way. Just outside of town, Fort Snelling State Park offers outdoor recreational activities from hiking to biking and golf to boating. Skyway-connected and located in the heart of the city, the Minneapolis Convention Center will be the conference site. Many hotels will be used to accommodate PDI attendees, with reservations opening in February 2011.
CLASSROOM TRAININGModule 4 - Acquisition Business ManagementBegin Date: Mar 16 2011 End Date: Mar 17 2011Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Holiday Inn 1855 Aeroplaza Dr.)
Module 4 - Acquisition Business Management (Cancelled)Begin Date: Apr 06 2011 End Date: Apr 07 2011Location: Wiesbaden, Germany (location to be announced later)
Cancelled due to command sponsored course in Schwetzingen, Germany – March 2011
Module 4 - Acquisition Business ManagementBegin Date: Apr 13 2011 End Date: Apr 14 2011Location: Washington DC (Holiday Inn Rosslyn, VA)
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and CabbageRecipe courtesy Suki Hertz
Ingredients2 stalks celery, halved 4 carrots 1 medium onion, cut in 4 wedges 4 to 6 red potatoes, quartered 1 4-pound corned beef brisket 12-ounce bottle stout or dark ale 1 tablespoon corned beef spices or pickling spices (or spices that come with the brisket) 1 medium head cabbage, cut into 6 wedges
DirectionsFor serving: grainy mustard and horseradish sauce, recipe below Place celery, carrots, onion and potatoes in the bottom of a large slow-cooker or crock pot. Rinse the corned beef brisket and place over vegetables. Add the bottle of stout, spices and enough water to just cover the meat. Cover and cook on LOW for eight to nine hours.
Remove the meat and vegetables from the pot and cover with foil to keep warm. Increase heat to high and cook cabbage until softened but still crispy, 20 to 30 minutes.
Slice brisket across the grain, serve with vegetables, mustard and horseradish sauce. Pass extra cooking liquid at the table.
Creamy Horseradish Sauce 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup drained prepared horseradish dash hot sauce salt and pepper to tast
Whip cream to soft peaks and then fold in sour cream and horseradish, to taste. Season with salt, pepper and a dash of hot sauce.
February 8, 2011General MembershipSandhills ChapterAmerican Society of Military ComptrollersFort Bragg, NC 28310 RE: ASMC Sandhills Chapter February Monthly Meeting
1. The Sandhills Chapter conducted a monthly meeting on Feb 8 2011 from 11:30 am 1:00 p.m. at Sports USA. The meeting was called to order by the President, LTC Mike Cook at 11:45.
2. Chapter Business
Mini PDI: Venue has been changed to secure the Officer’s Club – deposit of $750 to reserve building. The scheduled date for the event is 10 March 2011. Accommodations needed were not available at the Airborne Museum. Last year’s budget for the Mini PDI totaled 3K – remaining funds will be used for scholarships. Speakers have been finalized.
Help is needed with registration, accepting payments, AV (audio visual), securingspeakers for and the Mini PDI. Key note speaker is Ms. Diane Randon HQDA.
3. The speaker was Ms. Ronna Garrett. Ms. Garrett presented on the topic “FORSCOM move to Bragg”. Mr. Garret presented for one hour for an equivalent
of 1 CPE.
4. The next Executive Meeting will be held on 23 February 2011 at the Fort Bragg Officer’s Club, the meeting is open to all. The next General Membership meeting will be the Mini-PDI at the Fort Bragg Officer’s Club.
5. The President asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded and themeeting ended. This memorandum will be posted to the Sandhills Chapter websitefor future reference.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MILITARY COMPTROLLERSTREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT TO SANDHILLS CHAPTER
CHECKING ACCOUNT February 2011
A. CHECKBOOK BALANCE, BEGINNING OF MONTH $8,693.11 ADD RECEIPTS DURING MONTH:
1. Dues, fees (Nov, Dec 2010) $224.002. Ways and means (50/50 raffle) $28.003. Interest 4. Refunds 5. Other Receipts Mini-PDI 6. Transfers from savings account
7. TOTAL RECEIPTS $252.00B. TOTAL RECEIPTS AND BEGINNING CHECKBOOK BALANCE (Add lines A and 7) 8945.11
