May- June 2014 - Mid-Missouri AGA chapter

May/June 2014
Volume 43, Issue 6
Mid-Missouri Chapter
AGA L EDGER
Advancing Government Accountability
ABOUT OUR
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 21, 2014
12:45 PM-3:30 PM
AGA Webinar—”Ethics”
N.H. Scheppers DistributingClydesdale Room
CPE: 2 hours
http://www.midmoaga.org
2014 Mid-MO AGA
Scholarship Recipients
June 10, 2014
1:50 PM-3:50 PM
“The Business of Missouri’s
Natural Resources”
N.H. Scheppers DistributingClydesdale Room
CPE: 2 hours
August 18-19, 2014
“Mid-MO AGA Professional
Development Training”
Columbia, MO
CPE: Up to 16 hours
Congratulations to the 2014 Mid-MO AGA scholarship recipients!
During the April awards luncheon, scholarship recipients were recognized.
Left picture—High school recipient is Matthew Glover (parents Jim & Barb
Glover). Barb is a Mid-MO AGA member.
In this edition
President’s Message .................... 2
Regional & National News ............ 3-4
CGFM............................................. 6
Membership ................................. 6
CEC Meeting Minutes .................... 7
Treasurer’s Report ...................... 8
Education...................................... 9-10
Calendar of events ....................... 11
Chapter Contacts ......................... 12
Right picture—College recipient is Shelbi Becker (parent Brenda Becker). It is
such an honor for Mid-MO AGA to award another scholarship to Shelbi as she
received the high school scholarship in 2012.
Giving Back to the Community
January—June Chapter meetings & audios/webinars collecting items for the Buddy Back Pack program
and canned goods also for the Jefferson City Samaritan Center
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AGA
LEDGER
Published by: Mid-Missouri Chapter
Association of Government Accountants
Our Mission is…
To serve government accountability
professionals by providing quality
education, fostering professional
development and certification, and
supporting standards and research to
advance government accountability.
Our Purpose is…
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To be a professional organization
dedicated to the advancement of
government financial management
Serve members by providing or
sponsoring appropriate educational
programs, encouraging
professional development,
influencing government financial
management policies and practices
and serving as an advocate for the
profession
Serve government officials and the
public by sponsoring efforts to
ensure full and fair accountability
for all public monies and by
providing a variety of pro bono
services throughout the United
States and its territories that
support that end.
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May/June 2014
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
by Robin Renfrow
Greetings Mid-Missouri AGA,
It is already time for my final President’s message. It has been an
honor to serve as your president for the 2013-2014 year. I have
enjoyed getting better acquainted with several of you and hope that we
have accomplished some good things. I want to take this time to thank
all the people that have served on the board with me and the countless
other people that have assisted the board with tasks over the years.
Your support and dedication was invaluable!
While many schoolchildren are enjoying their summer
break, accounting professionals never really take a break
from our continuing education. On that note, your new
board is working hard to set up next year’s schedule of
events and topics. However, we need your input. So
please contact a board member if there are speakers/topics that you are
interested in hearing.
I also want to take this opportunity to say thank you and good-bye to
Rosemarie Jeffries, Vickie Akin and Tammy Childress for their years
of service on the board.
Your insight and
contributions will be missed.
So, as I have passed the gavel to Amy Patel for 20142015, I wish her the very best of luck. She also has
an outstanding CEC and Chapter to work with. She’s already hard at
work getting ready for the new year. Our new officers are also gearing
up and excited about what lies ahead. Stay tuned! We have good
things ahead of us.
SAVE THE DATE!
Mid-MO AGA Professional
Development Training
August 18th & 19th, 2014
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May/June 2014
National & Regional AGA News
2013.2014
National AGA Officers
President
Mary E. Peterman, CGFM, CPA
Vice President
Savantage Solutions Inc
Other Midwestern Chapters Information
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No activities planned at this time
Immediate Past President
Evelyn A. Brown, CGFM
Retired
Treasurer
David A. LeBlanc, CGFM, CFS
Director of Audits
MA Dept of Elementary & Secondary
Education
National President-Elect
William David Miller, CGFM, CIA
Board of County Commissioners
Johnson County, KS
Vision
AGA is the premier association for
advancing government accountability.
Mission
AGA fosters learning, certification,
leadership and collaboration for
professionals and stakeholders
committed to advancing government
accountability.
Mid-MO AGA was recognized as a Platinum Chapter at the AGA
Conference in July 2013.
Potential Grants Training Opportunity
Mid-MO AGA board members are considering offering grant courses conducted by Management
Concepts during 2014. If you would be interested in these courses, please contact a Mid-MO AGA board
member.
To view all courses offered by Management Concepts, please zoom to www.managementconcepts.com.
Early Careers—
If you know someone who has just entered the Governmental Accounting career field, please
send their name & contact info to education@midmoaga.org
AGA Core Values
Service, Accountability, Integrity,
Leadership
Reminder—update contact information
AGA National—https://www.agacgfm.org
Mid-MO AGA—send e-mail to communications@midmoaga.org
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May/June 2014
National & Regional AGA News
PDT 2014
July 13-16, 2014
Orlando, FL
24 CPE Hours Available
Held in July each year, AGA's annual premier education event offers up to 24 CPE hours and brings together
the top officials in federal, state and local government as well as academia and the private sector for three and
a half days of intensive training and networking. AGA's PDT has been the go-to
event for the government accountability community for more than 60 years.
Reasons Why You Should Attend:
Earn up to 24 CPE Hours
Enhance your lifelong learning and gain the knowledge and understanding to better improve your job
effectiveness. The presentations are facilitated by both industry experts and colleagues who have faced similar
challenges. In doing so you can earn up to 24 CPE hours.
Stay On The Cutting Edge
PDT 2014 program includes top-notch speakers from federal, state, local, academia and private sector bringing
you key findings and educational experiences to augment your job knowledge and skills. The exhibit hall
allows you to familiarize yourself with the latest equipments, technologies, products and services in the
profession.
Network and Connect
The most unquantifiable yet beneficial aspect of any training event is networking. AGA’s
PDT is the place to connect with a variety of government financial experts and industry
colleagues from around the nation facing the same or similar issues that you could exchange
and share “Aha!” ideas and moments with to bring back to your organization.
Zoom to www.agacgfm.org/PDT2014/Conference-Home.aspx for more information.
2014 Professional Development Training (PDT) Host Committee
The 2014 PDT Host Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with various activities that include: the
registration desk, session-scanning, and other onsite duties. By volunteering for the PDT 2014, July 13-16, in
Orlando, your registration fee will be waived; however, you are responsible for all other expenses.
Volunteering during this event allows you to earn CPEs and to network at the best government professional
development training event. If you are interested, please contact our Meetings Department.
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May/June 2014
Mid-MO AGA—April Awards Luncheon
Pictured below: Current President Robin
Renfrow passes President’s gavel to Incoming
President Ami Patel.
Pictured above: Immediate Past-President Tammy
Childress presents President Robin Renfrow with a
plaque as Mid-MO AGA’s way of saying “THANKS”
to Robin for serving as President this year.
2014-2015 Mid-MO AGA Officers
President—Ami Patel
President-Elect—Robin Burkhart
Secretary—Angie McMichael
Treasurer—Angela Schaben
Director of CGFM Program—Jessica Prater
Director of Communications—Vacant
Director of Community Service—Vacant
Director of Education—Janelle Jaegers
Director of Membership—Felica Hubble
Immediate Past President—Robin Renfrow
Picture from left to right: Angela Schaben, Janelle Jaegers, Ami
Patel, Robin Burkhart, Robin Renfrow, & Angie McMichael
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Mid-MO AGA News
CGFM
REMINDER to members to pay CGFM dues (if applicable). If you attended the Mid-MO AGA Membership Seminar, AGA dues will be paid, but CGFM dues are responsibility of AGA member.
Please see http://www.agacgfm.org/CGFM-Certification/Maintaining-Certification.aspx for complete
information pertaining to retaining CGFM certification.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Requirements
All active CGFMs are required to complete at least 80 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) every two
years in government financial management topics or related technical subjects. The 80 CPE hours must be completed
within the CGFM’s two-year CPE cycle. See Calendar of CPE cycles.
CGFMs do not need to submit supporting documentation of the CPE hours at the time of renewal. The payment itself
serves as the CGFM's affirmation of his or her compliance with the CPE requirements. CGFMs are required to maintain
supporting documentation on CPE hours earned for a minimum of three years and provide it to AGA upon request. This documentation may be
requested by AGA as part of the annual audit of a random sample of CGFMs.
Waivers or extensions on earning CPE hours are granted on an individual case basis. All requests for waivers must be sent in writing to the
AGA’s Office of Professional Certification no later than April 30 in the year following the end of the two-year CPE cycle.
The CPE requirements page contains detailed information on CGFM CPE requirements.
Membership
If your field is government financial management—no matter your specialization or where you work—AGA membership is invaluable. AGA is
the only association supporting more than 15,000 professionals working in federal, state and local governments as well as the private,
nonprofit and academic sectors. AGA membership will give you the tools and support you need to make your mark on the profession.
AGA membership costs are the following:
 Full Government Member—$90/year
 Private Sector Member—$150/year
 Early Career Member—$45/year (Fewer than three years professional experience)
 Student Membership—$30/year (Full time college/university students not gainfully employed)
 Retired Member—$30/year
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Association of
Government Accountants
Mid-Mo Chapter
Executive Committee
February 20, 2014
Meeting Highlights
by Angie McMichael
AGA Ledger
May/June 2014
In attendance: Robin Renfrow, Robin Burkhart, Tammy Childress, Janelle Jaegers, Ami Patel,
Vickie Akin, Angie McMichael (via conference call)
President:
 Currently our chapter is in the planning phases for our Professional Development
Training (PDT). Ami is contacting potential venues to determine the best location and
cost.
 Robin reported that AGA National has revised the planned location of the Sectional
Leadership Meeting (SLM). This meeting was to be held in Dallas; however it has been
moved to Kansas City. National will now allow and reimburse costs for 2 attendees per
chapter. One attendee is supposed to be the incoming chapter president. Registrations
are due by March 14.
Secretary’s Report:
Angie provided copies of the draft January 16 board meeting minutes, no revisions were
noted. Ami made a motion to approve the minutes; motion was approved.
Treasurer’s Report:
 Vickie reported that January financials would be emailed to the board for approval prior
to the February 26 newsletter deadline.
 The past president’s meeting is scheduled for February 21 and only 6 receivables are still
pending.
 There are currently no outstanding invoices or reimbursements.
Community Service:
 Ami and Tammy will be working on the scholarship opportunity notification letters and
sending these to area schools. Robin B. will email the notification to chapter members.
 A resolution has been submitted requesting that the Governor issue a proclamation in
March for CGFM month.
Education:
 Janelle reported that there are 31 attendees registered for the past president’s meeting
including 10 past chapter presidents.
 She has contacted speakers for events through June, however not all of these are
confirmed.
 Janelle noted that the chapter does not have a current supply of promotional items and
that she would check on items and prices.
Past-President:
Tammy is currently working on the slate for chapter officers for next year.
AGA Mid-Missouri Chapter
PO Box 1104
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Website: www.midmoaga.org
The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
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Mid-MO AGA Financial Summary—as of March 31, 2014
by Vickie Akin
SPECIAL NOTE
If paying a Mid-MO AGA event registration by check, please
include registrants’ name(s) with check. The Mid-MO AGA
Treasurer will greatly appreciate it!!!
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May/June 2014
Mid-MO AGA Event
Mid Missouri AGA
May 21, 2014
NH Scheppers – Clydesdale Room
Chapter Update
12:50 – 1:00 pm
ETHICS:
Figuring Out the Right Thing to Do and Then Having What It Takes to Do It!
1- 2:50 p.m. | 2 CPEs Available
The skills that will be discussed in this web conference can help those in the government sector to
successfully navigate the often complex and challenging situations they face in their public service. The
discussion has been designed specifically for you with two objectives in mind: First, it will be a refresher in
the process of how to recognize when you are facing true ethical dilemmas, how to define the elements
required in analyzing those ethical dilemmas, and how to process the elements you need to consider in
resolving those dilemmas. Second, and just as critical to helping you to take action with confidence, the
presentation will go to the next step of figuring out how to take action on dilemmas, how to “do the right
thing,” when doing so presents risks or personal challenges, when doing the right thing isn't easy.
Led by Alan Goodman, a certified Master Trainer for the renowned Institute for Global Ethics,
participants will be able to follow the presentation with visual notes and will be able to submit questions
regarding the material for discussion. Alan Goodman has been a featured presenter at several AGA
events and has presented seminars for a wide variety of government audiences.
Learning Objectives: To learn techniques for making ethical judgments in a variety of workplace
situations.
Field of Study: Behavioral Ethics
Free for AGA members, $15 for non-members
Registration Information
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If paying by credit/debit/purchase card - email completed registration form to
education@midmoaga.org
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If paying by check, email completed registration form to education@midmoaga.org and
mail the registration form along with a check made payable to MID-MO AGA (SAM II
vendor number 43121818201) to MID-MO AGA, P.O. Box 1104, Jefferson City, MO
65109-1104
All registrations (cancellations) must be received at education@midmoaga.org by noon May 20,
2014. Substitutions are permitted.
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May/June 2014
Mid-MO AGA Event
Mid Missouri AGA
June 10, 2014
NH Scheppers – Clydesdale Room
Chapter Update
1:50 – 2:00 pm
The Business of Missouri’s Natural Resources
2 - 3:50 p.m. | 2 CPEs Available
Representatives from the Departments of Natural Resources, Conservation and
Economic Development will be presenting information on Missouri’s Natural Resources
and the revenues they bring to the state.
Please register early….this session is filling up already.
Free for AGA members, $10 for non-members
Registration Information
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If paying by credit/debit/purchase card - email completed registration form to
agaedchair@gmail.com
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If paying by check, email completed registration form to agaedchair@gmail.com and
mail the registration form along with a check made payable to MID-MO AGA (SAM II
vendor number 43121818201) to MID-MO AGA, P.O. Box 1104, Jefferson City, MO
65109-1104
All registrations (cancellations) must be received at agaedchair@gmail.com by noon June 9,
2014. Substitutions are permitted.
THANK YOU for your patience as the Mid-MO AGA website committee redesigns
www.midmoaga.org. Watch your email for the reveal of the new
www.midmoaga.org website!
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Mid-MO AGA EDUCATION SCHEDULE —2013-2014 (Updated 3.9.2014)
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AGA Mid-Missouri Chapter
2013-2014 Executive Committee/Sub -Committee Chairs
Vicki Akin
Treasurer
Dept of Office of Administration
Office: (573) 522-1654
Vicki.akin@oa.mo.gov
Angie McMichael
Secretary (Historian)
Dept of Natural Resources
Office: (573) 751-2553
Angie.Mcmichael@dnr.mo.gov
Robin Burkhart
Communications Director
Dept of Elementary & Secondary Educ
Office: (573) 751-8291
robin.burkhart@dese.mo.gov
Rosemarie Jeffries
Membership Director
Dept of Health & Senior Services
Office: (573) 526-8504
rosemarie.jeffries@health.mo.gov
Vacant
Director of Community Service & Charity
Fundraising Subcommittee Chair
Tammy Childress
Immediate Past-President
Dept of Social Services
Office: (573) 751-2432
tammy.childress@dss.mo.gov
Ami Patel
President-Elect
Dept of Social Services
Office: (573) 751-7302
Ami.a.patel@dss.mo.gov
Vacant
Accountability Sub-Committee Chair
Janelle Jaegers
Education Director
Dept of Social Services
Office: (573) 526-6471
education@midmoaga.org
Robin Renfrow
President
Dept of Insurance, Financial Institutions
& Professional Registration
Office: (573) 526-2994
robin.renfrow@difp.mo.gov
Vacant
CGFM Program Director
Volunteers needed
to serve AS CHAIR OF
CGFM PROGRAM,
COMMUNITY SERVICE,
and accountability.
sub-committees
positions available
also! Volunteer
today by
contacting one of
the mid-mO aga
chapter officers!!!
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS
Mid-Missouri Chapter Newsletter
Zoom to the MID-MO AGA website today
for recent updates!
PO Box 1104
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Robin Burkhart, Communications Director
communications@midmoaga.org
http://www.midmoaga.org
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