Vol XV Issue IV

The Capital City FocusThe Capital City FocusThe Capital City Focus

Greetings from the president

December 2011

AGA’S MISSION : “AGA serves government accountability professionals by providing quality educa-tion, fostering professional development and certification, and supporting standards and research

to advance government accountability.”

www.montgomeryaga.org Follow us on Twitter @AGAMontgomery

HIGHLIGHTS

Greetings

December Luncheon

CGFM Update

Employment

2012 CEC &

Committee Members

Treasurer’s Report

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monthly Luncheon December 1, 2011 RSA Activity Center

Montgomery, AL 12:00 Noon

**************************** Community Service

Red Kettle Campaign

Salvation Army

Adullam House Children’s Project

Relay for Life

Bowling Event

December 15, 2011 Ace Bowling Center

Montgomery.AL

Upcoming Audio Conference

December 14, 2011 1:00 p.m.

2 Hours CPE

Greetings fellow Chapter Members:

Our November Fall Seminar was a great success. We had 225 in attendance. Although we have had more in attendance in previ-ous years, this is a great number after you considering the cur-rent economic and political situation, as well as AGA members entering retirement. At this point, I now understand what is in-volved in putting together a great program like this. It is defi-nitely the hard work and dedication of the committee members who have volunteered their time to make the Fall Seminar a suc-

cess. I would like to thank everyone who involved themselves in organizing the Fall Seminar, the speakers who gave presentations, as well as those who took their time to attend the seminar. Also, I would like to encourage everyone to make plans to attend the luncheon held on December 1, 2011 and the GAAF Conference in Bir-mingham on December 7-8, 2011. We hope to see you at these events.

As stated in the last newsletter, National AGA has implemented some necessary changes to the Sectional Leadership Meeting program. In the past, each chapter President selected which members would attend this meeting. Beginning in 2012, invited attendees from the chapters will include the Incoming Chapter President, Incoming Membership or Early Career Chair, Incoming Education Chair, Incoming CGFM Chair and Incoming Accountability Chair. ―Incoming‖ refers to officers who are currently elects and will be taking office on July 1, 2012. The National AGA has stated that no substitutions will be permitted for these positions but they will cover airfare, hotel, and all meals provided during the meeting. The region has just an-nounced where this meeting will occur and I am envious. The Sectional Leadership Meeting for the 2012 year will be held on May 18—19, 2011 at Planet Hollywood Re-sort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pam Henderson, our Incoming Chapter President, will need volunteers to fill these positions as well as other positions on the CEC. Now that you know where the training will occur, what are you waiting on? If you are in-terested in serving or learning more about a position, feel free to contact me or any-one currently serving on the CEC. Our contact information is always at the back of each newsletter. Also, if you are planning to retire this program year, please let us know. We would like to recognize you in our newsletter. Reminder: Even if you don‘t have time to serve as a leader on our Chapter Executive Committee, you can always volunteer to serve on one of the committees under the direction of the committee chair. We are here to serve our members. If you have ideas for topics and/or speakers for our training events, please share them with us. We are always looking for new ideas and ways to improve our chapter. Sincerely,

William T. Waldroff

President, Montgomery Chapter AGA

Join Us at the December LuncheonJoin Us at the December LuncheonJoin Us at the December Luncheon

Thursday, December 1, 2011Thursday, December 1, 2011 RSA Activity Center 201 Dexter Avenue

MONTGOMERY, AL

$14.00

12:00 noon Lunch served at 11:50 a.m.Lunch served at 11:50 a.m.Lunch served at 11:50 a.m.

Please register online at Please register online at Please register online at www.montgomeryaga.orgwww.montgomeryaga.orgwww.montgomeryaga.org

by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, November 29, 2011.

If you have any problems with registration, con-tact Kimwana Robinson at Robinsonk@dot.state.al.us

or (334) 244--6251.

Beef Tips Cajun Fish

Rice and Gravy Turnip Greens

Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

Welcome John R. Cooper, Director of Alabama Department of Transportation , as Welcome John R. Cooper, Director of Alabama Department of Transportation , as Welcome John R. Cooper, Director of Alabama Department of Transportation , as

December luncheon speaker.December luncheon speaker.December luncheon speaker.

John R. Cooper became Alabama‘s Transportation Director effective January 17,

2011, with the beginning of Governor Robert Bentley‘s Administration. Mr. Cooper

came out of retirement to head the Alabama Department of Transportation. From

2002 to 2008, Mr. Cooper was Chief Executive Officer of Avocent Corporation in

Huntsville, AL. The company is a global provider of information technology infra-

structure management. He was Chairman of Avocent from 2003 to 2008. Mr. Coo-

per has served as a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Vice

President and as a partner in large accounting firms. He holds Bachelor‘s and Mas-

ter‘s Degrees in Accounting from the University of Alabama.

Montgomery Chapter AGA would like to hear from you! The chapter values your input. Please consider joining one of our Chapter Executive Committees in order that Montgomery Chapter continues to be one of the best nationally. It ‗s never too late to volunteer. Thank you for your continued support. As an AGA member, you get a host of benefits designed to support your career growth and your success, including:

Exclusive, members-only resources and information on www.agacgfm.org;

Knowledge sharing and networking opportunities through AGA Chapters, Conferences Membership Direc-tory and Social Networking Sites;

Leadership and volunteer opportunities through awards and scholarships, the certification program, re-search program, conferences committee involvement;

Professional Guidance, Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Certification opportunities;

Online Job Bank and Resume Database for jobseekers to post resumes and employers to find candidates; Advocacy. AGA, along with members, provides valued input on standards and to policy-makers on behalf of government financial management. If you would like to join a Committee or if you are not a member of AGA and would like to join, please contact William Waldroff or any Committee Director for more information.

A chef salad or vegetarian plate is available in place of the entrée only upon reservations made in advance. Contact Kimwana Robinson for placing an order. Members will be invoiced for the cost of the luncheon for cancellations made AFTER the close of business on Tuesday, November 29th (including the failure to attend without notice of cancellation.)

AGA MEETING DATES

2011-2012 PROGRAM YEAR

Location: RSA Activity Center – Montgomery, AL

January 12, 2012 Luncheon

February 9, 2012 Luncheon

March 8, 2012 Luncheon

April 12, 2012 Luncheon

May 3, 2012 Awards Ceremony

Don‘t Miss Out on your Rebate! The Deadline is December 31, 2011.

Follow these steps:

Download Complete Application at

www.agacgfm.org.

Submit to AGA Office of Professional

Development between Sept 1, 2011– Dec. 31, 2011.

Write at the bottom of the CGFM

application form the promotional phrase: "CGFM chapter promotion – Montgomery AGA Chapter”.

Special bonus: Any chapter that

encouraged at least 5 completed applications to be submitted during September 1-December 31, 2011 period (and listed in the ―CGFM chapter promotion‖ phrase) will receive a complete set of CGFM study guides free!

DONATED LEAVE

REQUEST Ruby Smith, Staff Accountant, De-partment of Hu-man Resources, has been ap-proved to receive

Stay Connected!

Montgomery Chapter is now

on Facebook at

Facebook.com/agamontgomery and Twitter at

agamontgomery.twitter.com.

UPCOMING AUDIO CONFERENCE

December 14, 2011 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Two hours of CPE Offered $15.00

State Purchasing Auditorium Montgomery, AL

SAVE THE DATE!

Professional Development

Conference– San Diego, CA

July 29-August 1, 2011

WIN FREE MEMBERSHIP! Attend all luncheons from December 2011

through May 2012, and have your name placed in

a drawing to win free membership for the upcom-

ing program year!

Apply for 2012 National Academic Scholarships

Are you or a family member pursuing un-dergraduate or graduate studies in disci-

plines such as accounting, auditing, budgeting, eco-nomics, finance, information technology, public ad-ministration, etc.? If so, consider applying for an AGA National Academic Scholarship today! Each year, AGA National awards:

Up to four $3,000 full-time merit scholarships to AGA members and their family members,

Up to two $1,000 part-time merit scholarships to AGA members and their family members, and

One $3,000 community service scholarship The deadline for receipt of applications is Fri-day, March 30, 2012. Apply now and take full ad-vantage of your AGA membership. Download a copy of the application by visiting www.agacgfm.org, or contact Louise Kapelewski at AGA‘s National Office.

“The Mark of Excellence in Local, State and Federal Government”

SYLLABUS FOR CGFM EXAM 1 Contact: Sandra Steele, CPA, CPM, CGFM

Pat Hemme, Co– Director RSA Union Bldg. - Conference Room #200

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. November 2, 2011-December 14, 2011

Exam 1 has been approved for one hour for each session

attended. An official certificate will be awarded at the end of the session. Instructor's Note: The credit to be granted for service as a lecturer, instructor or discussion leader of an acceptable program will be equal to twice the number of actual hours of the lecturer or session. However, no additional credit will be allowed for repetition of a program - Section 30-X-5-.03 (d).

When people who are interested in the CGFM designation call the AGA national office, some of the most common questions center around the process of obtaining the CGFM designation: Where do I start? What happens next? How do I purchase the exams? So, here is a step-by-step guide on how you can earn the CGFM desig-nation: Step 1- Applying for the CGFM Program— Submit an appli-cation form for the CGFM Program via internet, fax or mail. The application form is available on the AGA website. The application fee is $85, and you must also fax or mail proof of a bachelor's de-gree. Step 2 - Eligibility Letter— Once your application, payment and degree information are received and processed by the CGFM office staff, AGA will mail you an Eligibility Letter with instruc-tions on how to purchase your CGFM Examinations. Your eligibil-ity for taking the CGFM Examinations will expire in three years from the date your CGFM application was processed. Step 3 - Work Verification—Submit a Work Verification Form as soon as you have at least two years of professional-level experi-ence in the government financial management field. You do not have to submit this form before taking the examinations, but it must be filed before the designation can be granted. The Work Verification Form is available on the AGA website. Step 4 - Studying for Examinations—You have several op-tions: classroom courses for all three CGFM examinations, an online course for Examination 1, a study guide for examination 2 and a reading resources list. AGA is working on publishing study guides for Examinations 1 and 3, which should be available next year. Step 5 - Exam Purchase—Following the instructions on your Eligibility Letter, purchase CGFM examination(s) on the AGA website and print the Exam Authorization Letter. Examination fees are $109 for each of the three examinations. Step 6 - Taking the Exam—Follow the instructions on the Exam Authorization Letter to make a testing appointment at a Prometric Center near you. Show up at the testing center on your appointment date (be sure to read and follow the testing proce-dures described on the Exam Authorization Letter). Step 7 - Score Reporting- After you complete the examination at a Prometric Testing Center, you will immediately receive an unofficial pass/fail score on the computer. AGA will mail you an official score letter. If you did not pass your exam, there is a 30-day waiting period before you can repurchase and retake that ex-amination. If you fail the same exam more than once, the waiting period is 90 days. Step 8 - Award Letter—Once you pass all three CGFM exami-nations, and your Work Verification Form has been submitted to the CGFM Office, AGA will send you an award letter announcing your new CGFM designation. Step 9 - CGFM Certificate—Wait for your CGFM certificate to arrive in the mail (usually within 6-10 weeks of receiving the award letter).

An excellent source of additional information on the CGFM Program is the AGA national website - select "CGFM Certification" on the naviga-tional bar. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the CGFM Office at 1.800.AGA.7211, ext. 310 or 313.

Wednesday, November 24, 2011 skipped in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday.

12/07/2011 5 Public Accountability Bodie Pick-ens CGFM

RSA Bldg. Room #200

12/07/2011 6 Ethics in Government Bodie Pick-ens CGFM

RSA Bldg. Room #200

12/14/2011 7 Financial Management Responsibilities

Terese Toby CGFM

RSA Bldg. Room #200

Earning a Certified Government Financial Man-ager (CGFM) Designation: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Montgomery Chapter of AGA will award nine individual CGFM Scholar-ships. If you are an active AGA Member who has passed all or parts of the CGFM

Examination during the period June 1, 2011 – May 31, 2012, please email your request along with your ex-amination results to Sandra Steele at san-dra.steele@insurance.alabama.gov and Patrick Hemme at patrick.hemme@insurance.alabama.gov . Note: If you sent an email prior to December 1, 2011, you must submit your request again.

Wed, 01/11/2012 3

Interrelationships among Planning, Pro-gramming, Budgeting, Operations, Accounting, Reporting & Auditing

Christine Harden

RSA Bldg. Room #200

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Intensive CGFM Review Course

Earn Your CGFM in February! Examinations Are free if you attend the AGA National Lead-ership Conference in Washington, D. C. Don't

miss the opportunity to take the CGFM Examinations and earn your CGFM at the next Intensive Review Course event in February. AGA is offering a two-day In-tensive Review Course on Monday, February 27, 2012 and Tuesday, February 28, 2012 and an op-portunity to take CGFM Examinations on February 29-March 2, 2012. The cost of the course is only $279 for qualified participants, and it offers 18 CPE hours. Special Bonus: The CGFM Examinations are offered at no cost to course attendees. This course is designed as a supplement to previous preparation for the CGFM Ex-aminations, so this is a perfect opportunity for those in-dividuals who have already attended GFM training courses or have been preparing by using the CGFM Study Guides. Enrollment is limited and participants must first apply and be accepted into the CGFM Pro-gram, so don't delay.

State of Alabama Finance Director, Marquita Davis, gives an update on the Alabama’s Finances and challenges.

Dr. Keivan Deravi of Auburn University at Montgomery gives an update on current economic issues.

Mr. Bob Childree (pictured) and Anna Dannegar, pre-sented the group with an in-depth look at “The State of the States.”

On behalf of Montgomery Chapter AGA, we would like to thank everyone who attended the Fall Seminar. Your pres-ence made it one of our most successful events this program year. Special thanks to the Edu-cation Committee Director, LaTaya Lucas, and other Chap-ter Executive Committee mem-bers for their diligence in mak-ing the event one to remember. Sincerely, President William Waldroff (pictured left)

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2011 SPONSORS

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Eight Healthy Ways to Deal with Holiday Stress

By: Jigsaw Health’s Research Staff

The holidays are a magical time. They can also carry with them a lot of stress for most people. There's the over-crowded shops, the over-booked calendar, the over-eating, over-spending, over-committing, over-drinking, and generally over-indulging that can put you over the

edge. Even seeing beloved family members can spark conflicting emotions and threaten the peace. In an effort to help you cope better and enjoy the season more, let's start by revealing that you're definitely not alone in this stressful balancing act. Consider these top holiday stressors from a 2004 survey by the American Psychological Association (APA):

Lack of money (61%)

Pressures of gift-giving (42%)

Lack of time (34%)

Credit card debt (23%)1

And that was in 2004! Obviously, there have been some major economic changes since then, and those percentages are likely higher than ever this year. But, the good news is that something else has also changed... and that would be our expectations. While this may not be as obvious as the change in the economy, you've probably found it to be true. So, keep that in mind this holiday season and just do the best you can. Dealing with Stress: Why is stress so overwhelming? In times of stress, adrenaline kicks into gear causing the adrenal glands to produce cortisol. Cortisol, the ―fight or flight" hormone, jumps into action, raising its levels to give your body the boost it needs to get through the stressful event. Then blood pressure rises, and glucose and fatty acids flood the bloodstream to provide the body with addi-tional fuel. Even blood platelets become stickier to help heal wounds that may occur in the ―fight or flight" response. When the stressor passes, the body returns to normal. But repeated or prolonged stress keeps the body in a constant state of ―fight or flight," pushing corti-sol, blood pressure, glucose, and fatty acid levels to an unhealthy high. Combine that with poor nutrition and difficult digestion — often the result of extended stress — and healthcare professionals agree that you may be setting yourself up for later age-related problems such as frailty, functional decline, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, inflammatory arthritis, type 2 diabetes, and cancers. So here are our 8 tips to help you avoid getting overwhelmed by stress this holiday season:

Eight Healthy Holiday Tips 1. See stress for what it is. Stress happens. Life happens. Viewing normal life events as uncontrollable, personal attacks ―wires" you to produce more and more cortisol, drive up your blood pressure, and jeopardize your health. But seeing normal life events as well, normal — enables your body to "come down" from stressful situations more quickly and stop the vicious stress cycle before it gets out of control.

2. Eat, drink, and be merry — within reason. The holidays are meant for celebration, not overindulgence. Use our holiday eating guide to make wise and healthy choices. Having some digestive enzymes handy could also be helpful to prevent indigestion from too many rich foods. 3. Exercise for your sanity's sake. When the stress seems overwhelming, take an exercise break. Just 30 minutes a day, a brisk walk, a run on the treadmill, or strength training gives you a powerful tool to fend off stress. Exercise not only helps you manage weight and is good for your body, but it can help you de-stress and clear your mind. And with a clear mind, you can make better decisions about what‘s good for you this holiday season. 4. Rein in the shopping. Instead of searching out the latest gadget or this year‘s ―must have" toy…stop: you don‘t have to add to the national debt or indulge everyone‘s whim. Limit your gift-giving to an important few. Stay home and shop on the Internet. Or go to the mall at the least busy times. Better yet, give the gift that everyone treasures: time. Plan a family vacation, treat friends to dinner, take a little one to a favorite museum. Memories are not found in things, but in the time you spend with those you care about most. 5. Give unto others. Smile at a stranger, donate food and clothing, help at the homeless shelter, wrap presents for children who would otherwise have none. Take the focus off yourself and put the spotlight on someone else. Caring for another bonds you to humanity in a way like no other and keeps your feet on the ground. 6. Get the attitude of gratitude. Make a list of everything you‘re grateful for and add to it every day. It doesn‘t have to be big, just meaningful. Holding a puppy, seeing a stellar sunset, giving someone a hand, keeping your sanity, just be thankful for the opportunity to live! 7. Make it real. Even though Hollywood and Madison Avenue might wish it to be so, Christmas is not about creating the perfect family holiday. It‘s about enjoying what‘s here and now. Keep expectations real, and don‘t try to solve long-simmering issues at the family dinner. Allow your gathering to have its own life, whatever that may be. 8. Take time for yourself. Taking care of yourself helps you to take better care of others in your life. Go for a long walk or take time out to read or listen to your favorite music. By slowing down you will actually have more energy to accomplish your goals. So resolve this holiday season to reduce and better manage your stress, and enjoy the holidays in good health and happiness!

Cited Sources: ―Dealing with Holiday Stress," APA Help Center, American Psychological Association. http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-dealing.aspx Ac-cessed November 2010 "Mind/Body Health," APA Practice Media Room, American Psychological Associationhttp://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress.aspx Accessed November 2010

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United Way of Central Alabama Apply at: http://www.uwca.org/employment2.html Payroll & Benefits Accountant

Payroll & Benefits accountant responsible for general ac-counting operations. 2-3 yrs accounting work experience with Accounting Degree preferred. Must be proficiency in Excel, good communication skills, and team player. Send resume to HRF501, PO Box 320189, Birmingham , AL 35232 - Fax: 205-458-2182 — email: humanre-sources@uwca.org.

Grant Accountant

Responsibilities include: general accounting operations of multiply grants. Qualifications: 2 years Accounting work experience or Accounting Degree with ability to under-stand and follow federal accounting regulations. Com-puter proficiency with Windows application. MIP ac-counting & FIMS software experience preferred. Send resume to HRF603, PO Box 320189, Birmingham, AL 35232 - Fax: 205-458-2182 -- email: humanre-sources@uwca.org.

Alta Pointe Apply at http://www.altapointe.org ca-reers_careeropps.asp Staff Accountant Primary Job Functions: Responsibilities include: assist in the preparation and reconciliation of the general ledger and related books of entry of the Alta Pointe and entities controlled by Alta-Pointe; bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, prepaid insurance/insurance expense, pharmacy inventory, fixed asset accounts, notes payable and long-term debt, ac-counts payable distributions, payroll related expenses and liabilities, supervise money management activities, and oversee F & A housing duties. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's in Accounting. Prefer 2 years of accounting experience. Must be proficient in Windows applications.

24th Annual Government Accounting and Auditing Forum

December 7-8, 2011 Birmingham Marriott Hotel

3590 Grandview Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 16 hours CPE Credit Early Bird Registration Fee (thru

11/26/2011): $265.00 GFOAA Members; $ 315.00 Non-Members

Standard Fee (beginning 11/27/2011): $290.00 GFOAA Members;

$340 Non-Members Online registration available at: http://

www.ascpa.org/Public/Catalog/CourseDetails.aspx?courseID=11GAAF

LET’S BOWL!

December 15, 2011

Ace Bowling Center 1661 East Boulevard

Montgomery, AL

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Lanes have been reserved. Price: $2.99 for Shoes $2.99 per game

Register online today to ensure lane

space! Contact Membership Committee for more information.

On November 5, 2011, Team AGA joined the American Diabetes Association by participating in Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival Park. This was an uplifting experience for all participants who shared our per-sonal stories of the importance of diabetes awareness. With nearly 24 million Ameri-cans who have diabetes and an-other 57 million at high risk for developing type 2 diabe-tes, there has never been a more important time to become involved. Thanks for sponsoring our team.

2011 TEAM AGA: Andrette Munnerlyn, Nakia

Tetter, Carolyn Best, Cortavius Williams, Betty

Robinson, Adreana Boyd, JaVonde Robinson, and

Jamie Best

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“the spirit of the season”“the spirit of the season”

Salvation Army Salvation Army

2011 Red Kettle Campaign2011 Red Kettle Campaign

The Red Kettle Christmas Cam-paign enables the Army to provide food, toys and clothing to over 6 million people during the Christ-mas season and helps more than 34 million Americans recovering from

all kinds of personal disasters nationwide.

AGA‘s Community Service Committee is assisting the Salvation Army with the Red Kettle Cam-paign. Therefore, we need volunteers for the follow-ing two locations: Wal-Mart in Prattville on Cobb Road on December 10th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Wal-Mart on Atlanta Highway in Montgom-ery and Wal-Mart in Wetumpka on December 17th from 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. We welcome members and non-members to participants. You can contact T e r e s e T o b y , c o o r d i n a t o r , a t Terese.Toby@mh.alabama.gov. We look forward to hearing and working with you.

The Community Service Committee was very busy in No-vember. We received dona-tions from several vendors and individuals for our Si-lent Auction that was held during our Fall Education Seminar at AUM on No-vember 4, 2011. The Com-mittee raised $600.00 for the Ronald McDonald House and 131 pounds of canned food for the Montgomery Area Food Bank. The Adullam House donation drive is a cur-rent project that will continue to run through December 9, 2011. So far, $50.00 has been raised and collected sev-eral items to donate. We appreciate everyone who made monetary donations and donated canned goods and other items for the Silent Auction, Food Drive, Step Out for Diabetes Walk, and Adullam House. A special thank you to the following ven-dors and patrons for helping to make the Silent Auction possible:

UPCOMING PROJECTS

We Need Your Support!

The Community Service Committee will be col-lecting toys and donations for the Adullam House for Christmas. The children's ages range from birth to 15. To make a donation, please contact Terese Toby at 242-3612 or Valeria Byrd at 242-5246 no later than Friday, December 9, 2011. All donations are tax-deductible. Monetary donations should be made payable to AGA Montgomery Chapter, clearly marked 2011 Adullam House Toy Drive. Visit www.montgomeryaga.org to view an ongoing list of supplies that are needed for the day-to-day operation of the Adullam House.

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life represents

the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgot-

ten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and

that one day cancer will be eliminated. This program

year our chapter has made a commitment to Relay for

Life. We are seeking volunteers to be apart of the Asso-

ciation of Government Accountants TEAM . Registra-

tion will be announced at a later date. The event date is

April 27, 2012. For more information contact Terese

Toby at 242-1058.

JOIN US IN THE FIGHT

AGAINST CANCER!

“No matter how big and powerful government gets, and the many services it provides, it can never take the place of volunteers.” --Ronald Reagan

City of Montgomery Zoo Wintzell’s Oyster House Rave Motion Pictures The Computer Doctor Valerie Byrd Marie Coley Saketa Wilkerson Captial City Club Cindy Reaser Premier Designs Jewelry

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AGA—Chapter Executive Committee (CEC) meets at 11:00 a.m. prior to the noon luncheon meetings each month.

PRESIDENT William Waldroff 242-5449 William.Waldroff@adeca.alabama.gov

PRESIDENT-ELECT Pamela Henderson 242-7169 Pamela.Henderson@revenue.alabama.gov

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Keren Deal 242-3495 KDeal@aum.edu

TREASURER Carmen Leonard 242-6383 LeonardC@dot.state.al.us

SECRETARY Ruby Smith 242-9445 Ruby.Smith@dhr.alabama.gov

ASSISTANT SECRETARY Sheila Hatcher Shelia.Hatcher@dps.alabama.gov

PROGRAMS Keren Deal, Director 244-3495 KDeal@aum.edu

EDUCATION LaTaya Lucas, Director 353-5519 LaTaya.Lucas@doc.alabama.gov

MEMBERSHIP Pamela Hill, Director 353-8928 Pamela.Hill@revenue.alabama.gov

Jackayla Baker Jackayla.Baker@revenue.alabama.gov

Pamela Hill Pamela.Hill@revenue.alabama.gov

Marcus Johnson Marcus.Johnson@revenue.alabama.gov

Shontessa Johnson Shontessa.Johnson@alabama.gov

Demetrius Kemp Demetrius Kemp@medicaid.alabama.gov

MEETINGS Kimwana Robinson, Director 244-6251 RobinsonK@dot.state.al.us

Wanda Dillard Wanda.Dillard@revenue.alabama.gov

Kathy Prevo PrevoK@dot.state.al.us

Nicole Skipper Nicole.Skipper@revenue.alabama.gov

Susie White Susie.White@revenue.alabama.gov

COMMUNICATIONS/NEWSLETTER Schenese Wade, Director 242-6365 WadeSc@dot.state.al.us

Carolyn Rhodes CRhodes@alsde.edu

Lisa Chadwick Lisa.Chadwick@comptroller.alabama.gov

Kimwana Robinson RobinsonK@dot.state.al.us

EARLY CAREER Pamela Hill, Director 353-8928 Pamela.Hill@revenue.alabama.gov

COMMUNITY SERVICE Terese Toby, Director Terse.Toby@mh.alabama.gov

Beverlyn Dean Beverlyn.Dean@revenue.alabama.gov

Ruthie Bonds Ruthie.Bonds@mh.alabama.gov

Valerie Byrd Valerie.Byrd@adeca.alabama.gov

Shontrail Hughes Shontrail.Hughes@arec.alabama.gov

Mary Mangum Mary.Mangum@adeca.alabama.gov

Candace Moore Candace.Moore@adeca.alabama.gov

Saketa Wilkerson Saketa.Wilkerson@treasury.alabama.gov

Janice Herring Janice.Herring@mh.alabama.gov

SPONSORSHIP Cindy Reaser, Director 242-5690 Cindy.Reaaser@adeca.alabama.gov

SCHOLARSHIPS Kay Wilson, Director 844-4648 Kay.Wilson@adfs.alabama.gov

Sandra Steele Sandra.Steele@insurance.alabama.gov

Joshua Zender JZender@cgov.aum.edu

AUDIT Margie Toney, Chair 353-7875 Margie.Toney@revenue.alabama.gov

Annie Patterson Annie.Patterson@revenue.alabama.gov

AWARDS Lisa Chadwick, Director Lisa.Chadwick@comptroller.alabama.gov

BY LAWS AND PROCEDURES Robert Brantley, Director Robert.Brantley@doc.alabama.gov

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION / CGFM Sandra Steele, Director 241-4107 Sandra.Steele@insurance.alabama.gov

Patrick Hemme, Co-Director Patrick.Hemme@insurance.alabama.gov

Rachel Chou Rachel.Chou@comptroller.alabama.gov

Lorraine DeRamus Lorraine.DeRamus@revenue.alabamal.gov

Dixie Black Dixie.Black@va.alabama.gov

EMPLOYMENT Marcus Johnson, Director 242-1831 Marcus.Johnson@revenue.alabama.gov

Jackayla Baker Jackayla.Baker@revenue.alabama.gov

Shontessa Johnson Shontessa.Johnson@revenue.alabama.gov

RESEARCH Robert Brantley, Director Robert.Brantley@doc.alabama.gov

WEBMASTER Demetrius Kemp 353-4511 Technology@montgomeryaga.org

Officers and Committee members Officers and Committee members

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Montgomery Chapter—AGA Budget vs. Actual

For the Period of June 1—November 30, 2011

June 1-May 31 Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget

Income

Audio Conference Fees 700.00 2,400.00 -1,700.00 29.17%

Chapter Dues 829.20 750.00 79.20 110.56%

Community Service Efforts 1,120.00 500.00 620.00 224.0%

Education

Fall Seminar 3,125.00 40,000.00 -36,875.00 7.81%

Spring Seminar 400.00 4,800.00 -4,400.00 8.33%

Education - Other 200.00 0.00 200.00 100.0%

Total Education 3,725.00 44,800.00 -41,075.00 8.32%

GAAF 0.00 4,000.00 -4,000.00 0.0%

Interest 22.86 50.00 -27.14 45.72%

Luncheons 2,466.00 9,600.00 -7,134.00 25.69%

Membership and Recruitment 639.00 369.00 270.00 173.17%

Membership Dues - Income 0.00 1,350.00 -1,350.00 0.0%

Early Career 0.00 200.00 -200.00 0.0%

Shirt Sales 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

Sponsorships 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

Total Income 9,502.06 64,019.00 -54,516.94 14.84%

Expense

Audio Conference - Exp 647.46 1,695.00 -1,047.54 38.2%

Awards/Speakers Gifts 459.79 500.00 -40.21 91.96%

Bank Service Charge 75.00 40.00 0.00 0.0%

CGFM Committee 0.00 200.00 -200.00 0.0%

Chapter Dues-Expense 0.00 23,500.00 -23,500.00 0.0%

Community Service - Exp 1,292.22 800.00 492.22 161.53%

Early Career 0.00 500.00 -500.00 0.0%

Education- Expenses 6,237.75 13,540.46 -7,302.71 46.07%

Financial Audit 0.00 325.00 -325.00 0.0%

Luncheon/Parking 2,715.00 10,381.35 -7,666.35 26.15%

Meetings Committee 127.54 0.00 127.54 100.0%

Member Recruitment - Exp 390.00 1,200.00 -810.00 32.5%

Membership Dues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

Miscellaneous 0.00 100.00 -100.00 0.0%

Miscellaneous - Global Fees 254.97 539.40 0.00 47.27%

Postage 61.00 100.00 -39.00 61.0%

Printing/Office Supplies 0.00 200.00 -200.00 0.0%

Registration - PDC 1,432.46 5,000.00 -3,567.54 28.65%

Refunds 350.00 0.00 350.00 100.0%

Scholarships 0.00 3,000.00 * -3,000.00 0.0%

Scholarships-CGFM 0.00 981.00 -981.00 0.0%

Shirt Sales - Expense 50.00 0.00 50.00 100.0%

Shirt Sales Reimbursement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

Travel 0.00 600.00 -600.00 0.0%

Webpage 324.95 1,000.00 -675.05 32.5%

Total Expense 14,418.14 64,202.21 -49,784.07 22.46%

Net Income -4,916.08 -183.21 -4,732.87 2,683.3%

Summary of Receipts and Disbursements June 1, 2011— November 30, 2011

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Audio

Conference

CGFM Study

Session

CGFM

Study

Session

CGFM

Study

Session

AGA Luncheon

Noon

RSA Activity

Center

December 2011

Beginning Bal-

ance

YTD Receipts YTD Disburse-

ments

O/S Checks Ending Bal-

ance

Share $30.54 $.00 $30.54

Checking $11,383.70 $9,538.06 $-13,237.42 $-4,204.72 $3,479.62

Balance $3,510.16

Bank Reconciliation

Ending Bank Balance @ Max FCU-11/30/2011 $7,684.34

Plus: Deposits in Transit $0.00

Less: Outstanding Checks -$4,204.72

Check Register Balance as of 11/30/2011 $3,479.62

Plus: Share Balance $30.54

Share and Checking as of 11/30/2011 $3,510.16

Check Register Balance as of 12/01/2011 $3,479.62

Merry Christmas from Montgomery Chapter AGA!Merry Christmas from Montgomery Chapter AGA!Merry Christmas from Montgomery Chapter AGA!

Gingerbread men and icicles, snowballs and candy canes. Christmas trees and bicycles, and grandpa with his trains. Santa and his reindeer, momma in her nightgown. More presents will appear,

Church bells ringing, choirs joyful singing. Lights we are stringing, the mistletoe is swinging. Christmas time is upon us and blessings we all share. No one throws a fuss, as we say thanks with a prayer.