september 2011 issue
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September 2011 IssueTRANSCRIPT
A New Fiscal Year Call to Action
Inside this issue:
President’s Message 1
ASMC National News 2
Chapter Info 3
Employment Info 4
Member News 5-6
CDFM Awarded 7
Executive Staff 8
September Issue Volume 4 * 2011
Ever make a New Year’s resolu-
tion? Of course you have – maybe
the better question is, have you ever
kept one? I used to make an event of
the resolution process every year on
December 31st with my family.
We’d write down our resolutions
together, and we’d toss in some
friendly bets on who could actually
achieve their own. While there was
an occasional victor in the few years
we did this, the most successful reso-
lution we came up with together was
resolving to end that contentious
event. So why do many of us con-
tinue to make resolutions when we
should know better? It’s because
they bring to focus our biggest goals
and renew our drive to achieve them.
Love them or hate them, they are a
powerful tool that can serve a pur-
pose not only at home, but also on
the job.
We Defense Financial Managers
carry the torch for the nation in fiscal
responsibility. We’re intimately at-
tuned to our country’s debt and other
economic challenges. And every
one of us, every day, have the not
just the capability, but also the respon-
sibility, to positively influence our
government’s use of limited funds for
maximum impact. It is not just appro-
priate for us to focus now and pursue
those big goals we’ve had for our
workplace – it’s critical that we do so.
So I propose we each take the time
to make a single resolution for this
coming fiscal year, place it on the wall
in our office or cubicle as a reminder
through FY12, and commit to seeing it
through. It could be about redesigning
a process for the future (e.g. pushing
through a much-needed but otherwise-
ignored instruction revision, or mov-
ing the documentation under our pur-
view to audit readiness regardless of
the status of DoD as a whole). It
could be about preparing the work-
force for the future (e.g. developing a
continuity binder prior to a retirement
or rotation, giving an intern more re-
sponsibility so they can learn from
their mistakes while still under our
protection, or using our expertise to
guide a program office through a long-
Na Leo o Ka Luna Kālā
“The Voice of the Comptrollers”
overdue in-depth cost analysis). Or it
could be about preparing ourselves for
the challenges ahead (e.g. resolving to
research and write an article for
Armed Forces Comptroller magazine,
or earning a CDFM certification). In
our profession, a little of our initiative
in training makes our workforce
stronger, but a little of our initiative in
financial management makes our na-
tion stronger.
Fred Dini, CDR, SC, USN, CDFM-A
ASMC
National ASMC Corner
House Approves FY 2102 Continuing Resolution Until
October 4; Will Vote on Longer-Term CR Next Week
Article located on ASMC National Website: www.asmconline.org
Service VPs are your financial management
network link to the ASMC Aloha Chapter:
MSgt Daniel Rea
(808) 449-3658
[email protected] Air Force VP
Joanne Lofton
(808) 438-6045
[email protected] Army VP
CDR Erich Klein
(808) 842-2006
[email protected] Coast Guard VP
Rita Smith
(808) 472-1543
[email protected] Marine Corps VP
Melissa Coté
(808) 473-1810
[email protected] Navy VP
Fostering the spirit of inter-service
fellowship and
cooperation…
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The House today approved a Senate-passed FY2012 Continuing Resolution (CR) that will keep the government running until October 4.
The House, which is currently in recess, con-vened in a pro forma session at 11:00am and ap-proved the short-term CR by unanimous consent at 11:05am. The bill now goes to the president who is expected to sign it before the new fiscal year begins on Saturday. On Monday, the Senate agreed to a CR that calls for funding government agencies between Octo-ber 1 and November 18 at a rate of $1.043 tril-lion, the amount for FY2012 set in the Budget Control Act of 2011. It also provides $2.65 billion in FY2012 for disaster relief assistance for Hurri-cane Irene, recent wildfires, floods and torna-does, the Mid-Atlantic earthquake, and other natural disasters. None of the disaster funding is offset by cuts to other programs.
However, because the House was in recess, the Senate also passed a four-day CR to avoid a gov-ernment shutdown and allow the House enough time to fully consider the longer-term CR when it returns next week. The House is expected to vote Tuesday on the CR that runs until November 18.
The Aloha Chapter of the American Society of Military Comp-
trollers is a professional organization dedicated to maintain-ing and improving the high standards of Comptrollership.
Emphasis is placed on education, training as well as the ex-change of ideas and techniques for resolving common issues
of the Services - Department of Defense and Coast Guard. The Aloha Chapter was established in 1977. Current mem-
bership is approximately 400 civilian and military personnel, who specialize in all aspects of Financial Management. We
are located on the island of Oahu in the State of Hawaii. For further information on how to join, contact any of the Team
Service VPs listed. Visit us at: http://chapters.asmconline.org/aloha
Mission: Promote education, training, and professional de-
velopment in financial management while fostering the spirit
of interservice fellowship and cooperation.
Vision: An active, enjoyable, social organization, hosting events envisioned and created by the members, supporting
members in achieving their fullest personal and professional potential in defense financial management.
Values: Integrity; Excellence; Commitment
UPCOMING
EVENTS
SERVICE PROJECTS
(TBD) Point of Contact:
LIZ MENDOZA [email protected]
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
MONTHLY LUNCHEON SPEAKER: Mr. Carl Liebert,
CEO of 24 Hour Fitness 1100-1300 (tentative)
Where: Hickam Officers'
Club (tentative)
Cost: TBD - pay at the door
RSVP: NLT Wed, 5 Oct to
Capt. Darrell Randolph
Being a member of ASMC will…
Enhance your knowledge of the financial management profession and your
career development. Additionally, it will provide you with the opportunity to
meet fellow Financial Management professionals. The materials you will
receive from the national office staff will include the quarterly Armed Forces
Comptroller Journal magazine. Added benefits include:
Monthly electronic news letter with meeting information, upcoming
events, and community news about the chapter
Monthly meetings featuring professional speakers about topical FM
issues
Opportunities to expand your network, both socially and profession-
ally, through participation in ASMC activities
Visit us at: http://chapters.asmconline.org/aloha/
President’s Leadership Quote:
"“The man who
occupies the first
place seldom plays
the principal part.”
Johann Wolfgang
von Goethe
Aloha Chapter Information
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"This financial management job announcement is listed as a service to our Chapter members and in no way constitutes endorsement,
recommendation, or favoring by the American Society of Military Comptrollers or the U.S. Department of Defense."
Please distribute to college students pursuing their Accounting Major. Position
will be in the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP).
JOB POSITION: Financial Analyst - Student Trainee at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard &
Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Comptroller Department.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Financial Analyst- Student Trainee position is located in the Budget Office of the Comp-
trollers Department. Analyzes various types of accounting transactions and inputs and
processes documents, including Accounts Payables, Assets Tracking and Budget Formu-
lation and Execution. Examines documents to ensure completeness of data accuracy of
computation, appropriateness of monetary data and validity of accounting classification
using generally acceptable accounting procedures. Assures that accounting documents
processed are included in the appropriate accounting period. Reconciliation and mainte-
nance of accounts and accounting data using various accounting systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Prospective Accounting Majors that will graduate with a Bachelors or Masters Degree.
Junior standing with at least 60 credits with a prospective Aug 2012 graduation. Selec-
tee must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be able to work 640 hours before graduation date.
Knowledge of computer applications, adequate to type Word memorandums and process
Excel spreadsheets. Understanding of generally accepted accounting procedures and
techniques. Selectee will need to complete a security clearance.
RATE OF PAY: $13.04/hour
SCHEDULE: Shipyard hours are from
6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Selectee will work 20-40 hours/week.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 14 Oct 2011
HOW TO APPLY:
Email Cover Letter, Resume and Unofficial
College Transcripts to: [email protected]
Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course (EDFMTC)
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PDI Online is one of the many valuable membership benefits ASMC. Ensure you keep your membership current and stay connected so you don't miss any of ASMC's valuable benefits and resources.
ASMCOnline.org Your most complete source for defense financial news, information, and online education.
ASMC Connection
Stay informed of news and updates with this members-only monthly e-newsletter.
Armed Forces Comptroller Journal Keep your management skills sharp with in-depth articles on defense financial management issues.
Chapter Membership
Network and connect with local colleagues.
As a member you also enjoy significant savings on:
Audio Conferences Distance-based learning by leading experts.
Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) Certification.
PDI Online
Online education where you can earn more than 80 CPE's.
PDI The industry's largest gathering where you can network with more than 3,600 colleagues and attend
education sessions that impact you on a day-to-day basis.
Hosted by NAVY is scheduled for Mar 19 2012-Mar 23 2012. This will be held at the Ford Island Con-
ference Center, Pearl Harbor, HI. The EDFMTC is a five-day, intensive financial management review
course taught in three modules. Register for the course online at
http://www.asmconline.org/educationtraining/classroom-training/enhanced-defe
nse-financial-management-training-course-2/.
The ASMC Aloha Chapter would like to know if anyone would be interested in attending a local course
for the CDFM Module 4 Acquisition Business Management. This course is taught by highly trained pro-
fessionals working or teaching in the Acquisition field. The class is a 2-day course that will help you
prepare for the Module 4 exam.
The cost of the training is $10,000 for up to 32 students. If the chapter would like to have a paper copy
of the exam proctored, for an additional fee of $50 per student, arrangements can be made to hold the
testing at the conclusion of the second day of training.
The cost to the participants will depend on the actual number of the students.
If you are interested please e-mail Gaye Sakai at [email protected]. The training would probably be
held during the months of April or May, 2012. Please also include your preference of week/weeks in
April or May.
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Branch Recruited By Name Full Name Join Date Total
Air Force Jason Erar Donna Scaffidi 7/5/2011 1
Sharon Miller Micheal Christipher Wade 7/7/2011 1
(blank) Chastity Ramirez 6/9/2011 1
Legina Mackey 5/2/2011 1
Lisa Mallery-o'leary 3/30/2011 1
Karl Bradford Jason Lee Coleman, CDFM 8/12/2009 1
Air Force Total 6
Army (blank) Timothy K. Johnson 7/5/2011 1
Lula M. James 9/14/2011 1
Mira Kim 8/9/2011 1
James U. Okeke 1/23/2011 1
Calvin Cody Phillips 7/22/2011 1
Maurice G. Pritz, Jr. 8/16/2011 1
Michelle K.S Santos 9/12/2011 1
Army Total 7
Defense Agencies (blank) Michael Gregory Wedge, Sr. 5/10/2011 1
Defense Agencies
Total
1
Department of
Defense (blank) Yvonne M. Yoshioka 6/13/2011 1
Department of
Defense Total
1
Marine Corps Sherman Lessane Christopher A. Miles 6/28/2011 1
Faye Rau 6/28/2011 1
(blank) Kenisha J. Berry 1/3/2011 1
Marine Corps Total
3
Navy Miriam Mefford George Devries 5/23/2011 1
Nina Picon Mary Mafnas 6/21/2011 1
Patricia Tharp-duenas John T. Duenas 6/17/2011 1
(blank) Dorine Haunani Carter 5/20/2011 1
Regan Michio Tamura 5/18/2011 1
Thomas O. McGauley 5/12/2011 1
Felicitas R Basa 7/11/2011 1
Eric Y. Hatakeyama 8/1/2011 1
Raymond Potts Doyne Damian Clem 8/30/2011 1
William Sims Lily P. Grace 9/20/2011 1
Navy Total 10
Other (blank) Wendy L. Hammer 9/12/2011 1
Patrick H. Oki 9/12/2011 1
Other Total 2
Grand Total 30
New ASMC Aloha Chapter members (since May 2011)
Aloha Chapter CDFM
Awarded
ASMC congratulates all from the
Aloha Chapter who have
passed their required CDFM exams
indicates award in the last 30
days
All active CDFMs are listed. If your
CDFM is sus-pended or inactive, you will not appear
in this listing.
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Ronald Ahn Sonny Alinio Michelle Alombro
Rick Altman Todd Anderson, CDFM-A Karl Anforth*
Jemilyn Arnaldo Amy Austgen Karen Baker
Barkley Carolyn Bethel Kenton Bradford, CDFM-A
Mike Brown Dante Cacal Rosalinda Canlas
Marissa Chee, CDFM-A David Chun Jason Coleman
Rhonda Compton Melissa Cote, CDFM-A Tanaka Cross
Marianne Curry Gloria Dabu Benedicta deGuzman
Robert DeGuzman Cristina Deleon Fred Dini, CDFM-A
Resurreccion Escasa Mike Fernandez Stephani Fortin
Keith Fry Gordon Fukumoto Mary Furtado
Mary Garcia Rob Garrett Jill Geronimo, CDFM-A
Rachel Goya Paul Graves Gary Green
Kimberly Hanashiro Niles Hanashiro Grace Hawkins
Brook Hess Debra Higa Claudia Higashi, CDFM-A
Al Hu, CDFM-A Joe Hudoba, CDFM-A Cindy Ishii
Valerie Jaictin Gregory Jones, CDFM-A Marcus Jones, CDFM-A
Lisa Kempker Valerie Kidani Ronald Kirkland
Sharon Kishaba Russell Kitrick Erich Klein
Naomi Kodama Michael Krisman Diane Kuderik
Keith Kunichika Wendy Kwong Bridget LaPierre
Song Suk Lee Valerie Lee DJ Lopez
Cole Low Desmund Lum Krista Mangiliman, CDFM-A
Ed Manzano Tom Marszalek Nessie Martin
Armando Martinez Melissa Masuda-Wong, CDFM-A Jarrod Mcgee
Miriam Mefford, CDFM-A Fay Miller-beasley Laurie Minami
Karen Morinaga Geoff Mosley Denny Nagle
Johnny Naputi Kevin Nekomoto Lance Okihara
Kelly Papineau Merle Perez Jayme Peterson
David Petray, CDFM-A Cynthia Pierce Raymond Potts
Timothy Prince Jb Ramos Marisa Rhode
Larry Rice Jose Romero Janine Ruiz
Kathleen Russell Kotsakis Gaye Sakai, CDFM-A Grant Schroeder
Kelly Sedlacek Colleen Seui Debra Shigemura
Lynn Shimabukuro Mimi Shiroma Kristy Shitaoka
Bill Sims, CDFM-A Frederick Springer, CDFM-A Susan Steeger
Charlene Sterling Karl Stoetzer Alexandra Stone
Jim Suster Laurie Takase Larry Tanaka
Aaron Thomasy Lyle Tom, CDFM-A George Tombe
Libby Trinidad Raymond Tung, CDFM-A Tiffany Uchimura, CDFM-A
Debbie Uyeno Linda Vanblaricom Jose Vargas
Linda Warrick Frank Winczner Michael Witsman, CDFM-A
Ellen Wong, CDFM-A Julie Yerkes Doreen Yoneda
Mark Yoshimura Betty Young, CDFM-A Jeanie Young, CDFM-A
Mary Zadlo Janice Zheng, CDFM-A Jan-Hendrik Zurlippe
President Fred Dini [email protected]
Vice President Linda Heffernan [email protected]
Secretary Raymond Potts [email protected]
Treasurer Capt. Darrell Randolph [email protected]
VP Air Force Daniel Rea [email protected]
VP Army Joanne Lofton [email protected]
VP Coast Guard Erich Klein [email protected]
VP Marine Corps Rita Smith [email protected]
VP Navy Melissa Cote’ [email protected]
Membership Regina Torosian [email protected]
Corporate Merle Perez [email protected]
Five Star / Awards Dante Cacal [email protected]
Community Service Liz Mendoza [email protected]
Publicity SFC Erica Jones [email protected]
Newsletter Jessica Bode [email protected]
Partnering LCDR Jose Vargas [email protected]
Program Mimi Shiroma [email protected]
Professional Development
Gaye Sakai [email protected]
Scholarship Mary Garcia [email protected]
Webmaster Jason Erar [email protected]
Mahalo to the Aloha Chapter Team for your contributions to this edition of
the newsletter! We welcome your comments and feedback. Aloha!
All contents copyright © ASMC Aloha Chapter 2011.
ASMC Aloha Chapter PO Box 29564
Honolulu, HI 96820
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