Greetings AGA Austin members and friends, On March 2, 1836, a band of settlers from across Texas took charge of their own destiny and declared their solemn right to live in liberty, free from tyranny. The valiant sacrifices of the Texans at the Alamo and elsewhere delivered freedom to the settlers of our young Republic, sowing the seeds of independence that so powerfully characterizes our state today. As a native Texan that has lived in many other states, Texas history still remains my favorite. In addition to March being Texas Independence month, March has been declared by the Governor’s office as CGFM month. Congratulations to all the new CGFMs and to the future CGFMs keep the course, your hard work and commitment will pay off. For more information on the CGFM, please visit http://agaaustin.org/cgfm.html. I can’t believe it is March already. Time really does fly. With only 2 luncheons left, I hope you will join us on April 9th for The Disappearance of Madalyn Murray O’Hair Case Study with speaker Ed Martin from the Internal Revenue Service. Both meetings will be held at the Flying Saucer on 815 W47th St. #100, Austin, TX 78705 at 11:30 am. Lastly, look out for information on upcoming community service events in our Chapter newsletter. Hope to see you soon! AGA Austin Chapter President Tennyle L. Walker PRESIDENT MESSAGE UPCOMING EVENTS Case Study: The Disappearance of Madalyn Murray O’Hair On April 9th, Ed Martin, Internal Revenue Service will discuss the case study of Madalyn Murray O’Hair’ s disappearance. Date/Time: Thursday, April 9, 2015 ‐ 11:30 am‐1:00 pm Location: Flying Saucer in the Triangle 815 W 47th St #100, Austin, TX 78705 CPE Credit: 1 Hour Registration: http://www.agaaustin.org/aga‐austin‐reg.html Capitol Topics March/April 2015 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Tennyle Walker [email protected]Interim President-Elect Bhakti Patel Immediate Past President Paul Morris [email protected]Secretary Autumn Bellfield [email protected]Treasurer Lorna Schwimmer [email protected]Research Chair Debi Weyer [email protected]Education/Programs Committee Ben Lyons, Chair [email protected]Paul Morris, Co-Chair [email protected]Communications Committee Piotr Bartkow [email protected]Community Service Committee Priscilla Suggs [email protected]Membership Committee Vacant CPE Events Committee Patty Aguilera, Co-Chair [email protected]Adana Barry, Co-Chair [email protected]Chapter Historian Sharita Jefferson [email protected]Webmaster Eddie Chan [email protected]Regional VP Helene Baker [email protected]AGA AusƟn Chapter PO Box 12625 AusƟn Texas 78711‐2625 www.AGAAusƟn.Org
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Greetings AGA Austin members and friends, On March 2, 1836, a band of settlers from across Texas took charge of their own destiny and declared their solemn right to live in liberty, free from tyranny. The valiant sacrifices of the Texans at the Alamo and elsewhere delivered freedom to the settlers of our young Republic, sowing the seeds of independence that so powerfully characterizes our state today. As a native Texan that has lived in many other states, Texas history still remains my favorite. In addition to March being Texas Independence month, March has been declared by the Governor’s office as CGFM month. Congratulations to all the new CGFMs and to the future CGFMs keep the course, your hard work and commitment will pay off. For more information on the CGFM, please visit http://agaaustin.org/cgfm.html. I can’t believe it is March already. Time really does fly. With only 2 luncheons left, I hope you will join us on April 9th for The Disappearance of Madalyn Murray O’Hair Case Study with speaker Ed Martin from the Internal Revenue Service. Both meetings will be held at the Flying Saucer on 815 W47th St. #100, Austin, TX 78705 at 11:30 am. Lastly, look out for information on upcoming community service events in our Chapter newsletter. Hope to see you soon! AGA Austin Chapter President Tennyle L. Walker
AGA Aus n Chapter PO Box 12625 Aus n Texas 78711‐2625 www.AGAAus n.Org
Minutes and Treasurer Report
AGAAustinChapterJanuary29,2015
Keypointsdiscussed January luncheon hosted by Austin Police
Department Chief Art Acevedo regardingaccountability in public service was wellreceived.Therewasalowerturnoutduetothesevereinclementweather.
Recommend having online registrationavailable sooner to avoid any agencybarrierswithsignupdeadlines.
Reviewofscheduledspeakersforupcomingmonths. Recommended to publicize theluncheontopicsthroughemailblasts.
AGA Christmas donations were deliveredandgreatlyappreciatedbyrecipients.
Treasurer report will be produced inFebruary.
Recruitinganewsletterchair. All of icers will conduct membership
outreachtotheirdesignatedmembers.
Membership March & April Anniversaries
Congratulations to the followingmemberswhohave reached their anniversary milestone inMarchorAprilof2015. 1YEAR:RobertAndersonTeresaMenchacaJosieRevelesStevenE.SizemoreDebbieWaltersTrishaBright5YEARS:BrigittaM.Crider,CGFM,CPA20YEARS:KimberlyR.Emmerich,CGFM35YEARS:MichaelH.Granof,PhD
Treasurer’s Report For the period ending 02/28/15
Beginning Bank Balance 1/31/2015 $6,664.60 Revenue: 2/27/2015 ACH Square March Luncheon $38.90 2/25/2015 ACH Square March Luncheon $19.45 2/23/2015 ACH - Texas Comptroller $100.00 2/17/2015 ACH Square Luncheon $19.45 2/13/2015 ACH Square Luncheon $238.26 2/11/2015 ACH Square Luncheon $58.35 2/10/2015 ACH Square Luncheon $63.21 2/1/2015 Dividend through January 31, 2015 $0.55 Total Revenue $538.17 . Funds Available $7,202.77 Expenditures: Date 2/18/2015 January Luncheon Reimbursement - Eddie Chan $398.81 2/13/2015 February Luncheon - Flying Saucer $424.30 Total Expenditures $823.11 Ending Bank Balance 2/28/15 $6,379.66 Check Register Reconciliation: Ending Bank Balance 2/28/15 $6,379.66 Outstanding Checks: Date Check No. Description Total Outstanding Checks $0.00 Outstanding Deposits: Date Description Total Outstanding Deposits $0.00 Adjusted Ending Bank Balance @ 2/28/15 $6,379.66 . Total Chapter Cash Available Per Check Register @ 2/28/15 $6,379.66 Cash On Hand: CU Min Savings Balance $5.00 Luncheon Bank $40.00 Undeposited Checks $40.00 Undeposited Luncheon Cash $20.00
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What: Help kids living in a shelter celebrate their birthday! Organization: The Salvation Army Austin Metropolitan Area Command Where: 501 East 8th Street, Austin, TX 78701 When: It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule. Please call (512) 476-1111 to sign up to provide a cake or gift to make their birthday special. The Salvation Army has 4 children living at the downtown shelter celebrating birthdays this month.
What: Spring Break Camps Organization: River City Youth Foundation Where: 5209 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Austin, TX 78744 When: Mon Mar 16 12:00 PM - Fri Mar 20, 2015 5:00 PM Help make spring break a fun and engaging experience for the youth of Dove Springs! River City Foundation provides low-income, at-risk
youth a safe place to learn and grow in fun and creative ways. We need volunteers to help with our hands-on projects.
What: Pan Americana Festival SXSW Organization: Bellas Artes Alliance Where: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street, Austin, TX 78701 When: Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:00 PM - Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:00 AM Email: Dana Romero at [email protected] with your contact information and the shifts you are interested in to volunteer at the 2015 Pan Americana Festival, the festival that Rolling Stone named the SXSW event with the "Best Atmosphere" in 2014. For this family friendly Latino arts and music festival, we are looking to fill about 30 volunteer
slots each day and ask that all volunteers work a minimum of 4 hours. There are three shifts each day, 12-4, 4-8, and 8-midnight. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt, and access to the VIP area for food and beverages. What: Art in the Park 2015 Organization: VSA Texas Where: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street Austin, TX 78701 When: Friday, March 27, 2015 9:30 am - 1:30 pm To volunteer, or for more information, please call Lynn Johnson at 512-454-9912 or email [email protected] . Join the VSA Texas Festival for a fun-filled day of visual arts, crafts, performing arts, and entertainment. Hands-on fun for everyone! Volunteers are needed to assist participants, run a hands on booth, set up/take down, perform, registration table and more.
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What: Austin HELP before the biggest bike ride in Texas! Organization: National Multiple Sclerosis Society - South Central Region Where: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 When: Wed Apr 01, 2015, 11:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Help start the 2015 BPMS 150 out right by contacting [email protected] to help create a world free of MS. The National MS Society presents the biggest bike fundraising event in the country. The BPMS 150 bike ride goes from Houston to Austin, April 17-18th. We host a rider packet pick-up in Austin on April 1 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. We need volunteers! Activities include set up, rider registration, packet distribution, greeters, and breakdown. It's fun! Please join our volunteer team and proudly wear your volunteer t-shirt.
What: Adopt-A-Beach Spring Beach Cleanup Organization: Texas Adopt-A-Beach Program Where: 1700 n congress avenue, Austin, TX 78701 When: Sat Apr 18, 2015, 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come help us clean our shores on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Check in is from 8:30 to 9:00 am and the cleanup lasts until Noon. Check out texasadoptabeach.org for more details. See you at the beach!
What: Support a student-become an Academic Coach! Organization: Breakthrough Austin Where: 1050 E 11th St., Suite 350 Austin, TX 78702 When: It's flexible! They'll work with your schedule. Breakthrough Austin is looking for volunteers to serve as mentors and provide general academic support to middle and high school students who are working towards becoming the first in their family to attend college. Volunteers work with 1-2 students once a week in the afternoons, either at the Breakthrough office or at school campuses. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, submit a volunteer application, and attend a one hour training session before being placed. For more information please visit http://www.breakthroughaustin.org/get-involved/volunteer.
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