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American Society of Military Comptrollers Professional Development Symposium 2010 Alamo City Chapter – Forging Our Future Program Overview 8 - 9 February 2010 |
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General Session #2 – 12:20 PM, Monday, 8 February 2010 |
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Announcements and Chapter Awards |
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GS-2 |
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Robert Gaylor, Retired Don’t have Title yet, but presentation will be MOTIVATIONAL Whatever the topic, Chief Gaylor is guaranteed to inspire, challenge, and motivate his audience…and he does it with humor. His presentation on “Attitude” is fabulous. This is a DON’T MISS luncheon presentation. |
Workshop #3 – 1:40 PM, Monday, 8 February 2010 |
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W-3A |
Ethics and Fiscal Law Principles. An overview of the salient points and principles concerning fiscal law for the practitioner in the field. The briefing is designed to alert the practitioner to potential issues concerning the topic. Richard J. Arns MBA, CDFM-A, CGFM, President RJA Accounting Services, Inc. |
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W-3B |
Managing Resources in TRADOC. This workshop will introduce attendees to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s mission, organization and current resourcing issues. D. Kevin Hoffman, Director, Mgt Div, Deputy Chief of Staff for Resource Mgt/G-8, HQ, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command |
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W-3C |
Collaboration Part 1 (Must also sign up for 4C) This is a two-part seminar to discuss an important and building wave on using collaboration to significantly improve FM operations. The world we live in is turning faster which means technology, great ideas and best financial management practices must be brought out of the battle lab (or someone’s office) and rapidly/broadly shared to improve how we do business and train everyday! In Part 1, Mr Keith Bell will discuss collaborative tools and organizational impacts; in Part 2, Mr Jack Conroy will discuss how these tools are being implemented in AETC to make things better. Keith Bell, Independent Consultant, AF and AETC FM force Development Initiatives |
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W-3D |
Air Force Financial Management Learning Center: Current State and Vision of the Future. This seminar will discuss the current state of the FM Learning Center (classes/opportunities for learning that we offer), and the vision of the FMLC as it relates to the future of Air Force education and training. Major Michael Haire, Commander, Air Force Comptroller Training Flight, Keesler AFB MS |
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W-3E |
Auditing: It's Not Just About the Dollars. Geared to the non-auditor, this presentation will compare and contrast financial versus performance auditing, with a focus on performance/operational audits. Tony Ames, Deputy Assistant Auditor General for Support and Personnel Audits, Air Force Audit Agency |
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W-3F |
CDFM Testing. (Must also sign up for 4F) John T. Raines, ASMC Associate Director for Professional Development, American Society of Military Comptrollers |
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Workshop #4 – 2:40 PM, Monday, 8 February 2010 |
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W-4A |
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). This session will discuss planning for retirement. If you thought you had all the bases covered, listen closely. Mr. Smith will identify the one thing you forgot to cover in your planning process. Mark Smith, Certified FEB Specialist |
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W-4B |
The Power of Financial Incentives: The Army Medical Department’s Use of Performance-Based Budgets. This presentation will provide information on the Army Medical Command’s use of financial incentives and performance improvement. The Army Medical Command has been successful in using financial incentives to change behavior and move a large global organization toward established goals and objectives. Col Marcus Cronk, Assistant Chief of Staff for Resource Management/G-8, Office of the Surgeon General/HQ, U.S. Army Medical Command |
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Collaboration Part 2 (Must also sign up for 3C). This is a two-part seminar to discuss an important and building wave on using collaboration to significantly improve FM operations. The world we live in is turning faster which means technology, great ideas and best financial management practices must be brought out of the battle lab (or someone’s office) and rapidly/broadly shared to improve how we do business and train everyday! In Part 1, Mr Keith Bell will discuss collaborative tools and organizational impacts; in Part 2, Mr Jack Conroy will discuss how these tools are being implemented in AETC to make things better. Mr Jack Conroy, Chief, Financial Operations Division, HQ Air Education and Training Command |
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W-4D |
Change: What is your perspective? Engaging attendees' self-awareness and reactions to change, the briefer will present positive alternatives to receiving, accepting and managing the unexpected shifts and transitions of daily life. Vaughn Caudill, Deputy Comptroller, 502d Air Base Wing (San Antonio’s Joint Base) |
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Auditing in a Wartime Environment. This workshop will provide an update on AFAA’s expeditionary audit teams conducting audits in Southwest Asia. This update will include procedures, audit coverage, results and lessons learned. Charles Atkinson, Associate Director, Air and Space Operations Directorate, Air Force Audit Agency |
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W-4F |
CDFM Testing. (Must also sign up for 3F) John T. Raines, ASMC Associate Director for Professional Development American Society of Military Comptrollers |
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Workshop #5 – 3:40 PM, Monday, 8 February 2010 |
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W-5A |
Ethics and Fiscal Law Principles. An overview of the salient points and principles concerning fiscal law for the practitioner in the field. The briefing is designed to alert the practitioner to potential issues concerning the topic. Richard Arns, Richard J. Arns MBA, CDFM-A, CGFM, President RJA Accounting Services, Inc. |
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Optimizing Performance Through Business Measures and Processes. This briefing will provide insight into how key systems and metrics are used world-wide to improve health care delivery and management at Army Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs). Attendees will learn how such MTF business improvement is achieved, and how its cultivation builds strong, efficient organizations. Col Robert Goodman, Assistant Chief of Staff for Program Analysis and Evaluation, Office of the Surgeon General/HQ, U.S. Army Medical Command |
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W-5C |
Resourcing Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR). This brief will enlighten you of the particulars associated with ISR mission and funding the mission. One of our most critical operations related to meeting the Air Force mission. You will find this lecture interesting and educational. Colonel Thomas C. Carter, Director of Financial Management, Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency |
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W-5D |
Investments. John Nail will highlight some key investment strategies as well as other key areas to increase the probability of sustaining your overall financial health in today’s volatile economic environment. John is also a West Point Graduate John Nail, CAP, CFP®, Certified Financial Planner® at Southwestern Investment Services, an independent firm with Raymond James |
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Taking Care of People. The resource that really matters is people. You know we have to take care of people, but do you really know what that means? The challenges of today make it more important than ever, so listen, learn and laugh with this high-energy presentation that will leave you wanting more! Dave Weinberg, Owner Dave Speaks |
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Federal Deficits and You! With a $1.4 Trillion Federal Deficit last year, plus Medicare and Social Security Trust funds soon to be broke – what will be the impact on you and your future retirement hopes? Is runaway inflation like Argentina experienced in our future? Sidney R. Heetland, Colonel, USAF (Retired), Chief Financial Officer, Air Force Aid Society |
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General Session #3 – 8:00 AM, Tuesday, 9 February 2010 |
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Announcements and Chapter Awards |
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GS-3 |
Mr. Garry Richey, Director of Logistics, Installations and Mission Support, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command “5 Keys Leadership” The directorate provides maintenance engineering, supply, transportation, contracting, civil engineering, and security forces support for 13 flying wings and training wings. The directorate also oversees plans and policies supporting integration of new weapons systems into the command inventory, including the F-22A, CV-22, C-130J, F- 35 and TH-1H. |
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Workshop #6 – 9:40 AM, Tuesday, 9 February 2010 |
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W-6A |
Career Building. This session will cover career building and discuss education and training those financial management personnel will need to reach the top jobs in the DoD and the unofficial considerations in career building which can spell the difference between career frustration and career success. John T. Raines, ASMC Associate Director for Professional Development, American Society of Military Comptrollers |
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W-6B |
Optimizing Performance Through Business Measures and Processes. This briefing will provide insight into how key systems and metrics are used world-wide to improve health care delivery and management at Army Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs). Attendees will learn how such MTF business improvement is achieved, and how its cultivation builds strong, efficient organizations. Col Robert Goodman, Assistant Chief of Staff for Program Analysis and Evaluation, Office of the Surgeon General/HQ, U.S. Army Medical Command |
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W-6C |
Managing the Zero-Sum Game. This workshop highlights some major time wasters in the workplace and presents suggestions for better time management both in the workplace and at home. Col Barbara Gilchrist, Director, Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School, Air University |
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W-6D |
Social Security and You. Find out how Social Security fits in with your other retirement income. Learn about important annual changes in the program. This is your opportunity to ask questions about this important part of your retirement. Oscar Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration |
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Army Auditing Spotlight: Army High Risk Areas. This briefing will address how auditors perform risk assessment, what the high risk areas are in the Army and what audit coverage the Army Audit Agency is giving to these areas. Benjamin Piccolo, The Acting Army Auditor General, U.S. Army Audit Agency |
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Workshop #7 – 10:40 AM, Tuesday, 9 February 2010 |
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W-7A |
Air Force Global Strike: Mission Impact and The Budget. Here's the scoop on the new Global Strike Command and the impact to the Air Force and the AF Budget. Col Allen Blume, Director of Financial Management, Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale AFB LA |
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W-7B |
Managing Resources in TRADOC. This workshop will introduce attendees to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s mission, organization and current resourcing issues. D. Kevin Hoffman, Director, Management Div, Deputy Chief of Staff for Resource Management/G-8, HQ, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command |
W-7C |
The 502nd Air Base Wing (ABW) – Joint Base San Antonio. The presenter will discuss the implementation, economic and organizational impacts of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure law directing the establishment of a joint base in San Antonio. Brigadier General Leonard A. “Len” Patrick, Commander, 502d Air Base Wing (San Antonio’s Joint Base) |
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Air Force Financial Management Learning Center: Current State and Vision of the Future. This seminar will discuss the current state of the FM Learning Center (classes/opportunities for learning that we offer), and the vision of the FMLC as it relates to the future of Air Force Education and training. Major Michael Haire, Commander, Comptroller Training Flight, Keesler AFB MS |
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Army Auditing Spotlight: Working as a Team to Detect and Prosecute Fraud. This briefing will explain how auditors, investigators, and U.S. Attorneys work together to detect and prosecute fraud. The presentation will center on a case study. Benjamin Piccolo, The Acting Army Auditor General, U.S. Army Audit Agency |
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Lunch – 11:30 AM, Tuesday, 9 February 2010 |
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General Session #4 – 12:20 PM, Tuesday, 9 February 2010 |
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Announcements and Chapter Awards |
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Mr. Ola Joseph, Author and Professional Speaker “Forging Our Future Through Attitude Modification” This presentation will inspire and motivate you to strive for continued improvement both professionally and personally in your everyday lives through a unique blend of humor, examples, and stories. |
Workshop #8 – 1:40 PM, Tuesday, 9 February 2010 |
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W-8A |
Professional Ethics. Ethics briefings often consist of reiterating the rules which apply to conduct of DoD employees or of the sins of the rich and infamous (Bernard Madoff for example). This bears little resemblance to our everyday ethical dilemmas in the routine workplace. Session will concentrate on ethics from the viewpoint of the FM careerist and major causes of ethical breakdowns! John T. Raines, ASMC Associate Director for Professional Development American Society of Military Comptrollers |
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Army Installation Management and Resourcing Strategies. This briefing will explain the role of the Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) and its roles in funding and operating Army installations and in continuously improving the services it provides world-wide to our soldiers and their families, with a focus will be on installations under HQ IMCOM, Western Region. Daniel J. Davis, Chief of Staff, HQ, U.S. Army Installation Management Command, Western Region |
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W-8C |
How to Make a Presentation Like a Rock Star! Public presentations can help you make it to the next level, stall your career, or even damage it. This presentation will help even the most fearful make effective, powerful presentations. Mr. Earl Powell, Director, Permanent Placement Division, Abacus Solutions Group |
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W-8D |
Developing the Next Generation of Leaders. This seminar is focused on helping seasoned supervisors better understand and energize the emerging workforces and better capitalize on their unique characteristics and skills. CMSgt Murray Connor, Financial Management Enlisted Functional Manager, HQ Air Education and Training Command |
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Making a Difference. Every day we make choices, make today the day you choose to be the one who Makes a Difference!" Using the story of the Star Thrower, Pat will take you on a very short journey of personal discovery to help you make the most important decision you will make -- the decision to impact your world in a positive, uplifting, and sustained manner. Patrick Reynolds, Chief, Program Capabilities Division/G8, US Army North |
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Workshop #9 – 2:40 PM, Tuesday, 9 February 2010 |
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W-9A |
Air Force Global Strike: Mission Impact and The Budget. Here's the scoop on the new Global Strike Command and the impact to the Air Force and Budget. Col Allen Blume, Director of Financial Management, Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale AFB LA |
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Leadership. "Fighting complacency in the work force and in our lives". Good people work hard to accomplish a goal, then rest. Whereas People, who are judged to be Great, always continue to push harder, even after a win. Colonel Charles Fiquett, Director of Financial Management, Air Force Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom AFB MA |
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The U.S. Coast Guard’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Web Tools. This presentation will demonstrate how the U.S. Coast Guard uses web applications and dashboards to measure performance and comply with the requirements of the Chief Financial Officers’ Act. CW3 Frank Rojas, Comptroller, U.S. Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi |
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Air Force FM Career Field Update. This briefing will provide an update on relevant HR issues affecting the FM career field Dora (Dodie) Tunches, Financial Management Career Field Administrator, Air Force Personnel Center |
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W-9E |
Building and Resourcing the Army Medical Force: An Introduction. The presenter will discuss the vital role that the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Personnel Proponent Directorate plays in the development and programming of AMEDD force structure resources (authorizations, units, corps, and specialties). Col Kaylene Curtis, Director, Army Medical Department Personnel Proponent Directorate |
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Workshop #10 – 3:40 PM, Tuesday, 9 February 2010 |
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W-10A |
Colors – The Key to Better Working Relationships. “Colors” provides an easy, entertaining way to better understand yourself and others, and can be used as an invaluable tool for enjoying success in both your personal and professional lives by providing a means to improving working relationships. Kay Zurenko, Audit Manager, Health Care Audits Division, Air Force Audit Agency |
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How to Present Analysis. This workshop will demonstrate an interactive approach to examining numerical and descriptive analyses of issues, and will use case data to present a vivid analysis that is both easy to understand and simple to articulate. LtCol Dave Cannon, Deputy Chief of Staff for Resource Management/G-8, Headquarters, 1st U.S. Army |
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Developing the Next Generation of Leaders. This seminar is focused on helping seasoned supervisors better understand and energize the emerging workforces and better capitalize on their unique characteristics and skills. CMSgt Murray Connor, Financial Management Enlisted Functional Manager, HQ Air Education and Training Command |
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Hiring and Keeping a Quality Staff. (Synopsis to be provided later.) Earl Powell, Director, Permanent Placement Division, Abacus Solutions Group |
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