AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MILITARY COMPTROLLERS San Diego Chapter Volume 5, Issue 6 June 2012 Upcoming 2012 Luncheon Dates and Speakers: June 13: Ms. Joanne Macdonald- Morrow, DAU-West August 15 Cathy Mclane, SSC Pacific Comptroller LOCATION: MCRD Bay View Club Submit member articles for use in future newsletters to: patricia.finnell@ navy.mil PRESIDENT S CORNER Pride and Professionalism! That was this year s theme at ASMC PDI Anaheim 2012 and it held true. As one of the Host Chapters, our 25 volunteer members performed and excelled in their duties as the Hospitality Committee. Our Chair, Tony Embrey, and Co-Chair, Sandy Davis- Schiermeyer, did an outstanding job organizing and leading this dedicated group of professionals. They shined, so we shined! We worked hard and were rewarded greatly with invaluable teamwork in true San Diego Chapter style. I am so proud to have been a part of this wonderful team of inspiring, hard working, humorous, caring professionals. Happily each day the feedback was always positive. Huge thank you and big Kudos volunteers, you totally rocked! In addition to volunteer work we were very fortunate to listen to some powerful dynamic speakers, attend some informative classes and learn from all. I am thankfully inspired to do more and lead by example. Volunteerism and volition were a few take-aways that are etched in my mind from two of the powerful speakers that clearly made and make a difference. Wow! So I will lean on the talents of our members, energize and jump start others to get moving in the right direction and continue to empower others to lead. Remember, this is YOUR CHAPTER so let s make it a great one! Remember why we do what we do. Thank you Veterans! --Sherry HIGHLIGHTS INSIDE THIS ISSUE: President s Corner Charity News National News PDI Info Training POCs NOTE: there are vacancies on the Board (see page 6). Contact Sherry if you re interested. 2012 FIVE STAR CHAPTER!!
page 2 CHARITY NEWS Special thanks to all who participated in the ALPHA Project donations at the last luncheon. Clothes, books and hygiene items were delivered by Kelly Knight of the ALPHA Project to their local site. Special thanks to Joann Gillespie and Joyce Terry who volunteered to help at the charity table! Great job everyone! This month s charity is The Warrior Foundation. The Warrior Foundation assists, honors, and supports the military men and women/service members/personnel who have so bravely served and sacrificed for our country. They have vowed to help the seriously injured who are assigned to Naval Regional Medical Center, Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, 29 Palms and Fort Irwin, as well as those who are going through rehabilitation in the San Diego area. It em s current ly needed; Razors (Gillet t e Mach 3) and refills Sand colored and black t ube socks Hand-held gam es Shaving cream Deodorant Whit e regular size t ow els Monet ary donat ions accept ed for t hem t o purchase specific Marine-relat ed it em s. VETERANS STAND DOWN Veterans Stand Down is fast approaching. This event is scheduled for July 13 15, 2012. If you would like to volunteer please go to the following website: http://www.vvsd.net to sign up. For any questions please contact: Tina Malabanan, Charity Chair at (619)532-3073, or Evelyn Mahoney, Special Events Coordinator at (619)553-1737. There will be a ticket given to each member who donates at the June luncheon to The Warrior Foundation charity for a chance to win a gift card. Let s show our support!! Thanks for your support! -- Tina Malabanan Photographer/Charity Chair Our Chapter donated to the PDI Charity: Blue Star Mothers of America The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is an organization who has loved ones currently serving, or that have served, in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Their mission is to provide emotional support to members in times of uncertainty, to support their military sons and daughters, troops, veterans, and their Gold Star families.
page 3 PONDER PDI!... thoughts from some attendees: Serving as a Hospitality volunteer was a very rewarding experience. The camaraderie and teamwork exhibited from our San Diego Chapter members were outstanding. Our chosen leaders, Tony Embrey and Sandy Davis-Schiermeyer, were greatly responsible for our seamless efforts in getting the job done. We all did a great job and were recognized for our efforts and contributions to a successful 2012 PDI! --Mike Ortiz The recently concluded PDI promoted opportunities not only to meet professionals but also training in the most recent policies and changes affecting the DOD financial world. Networking is so vital in maintaining open communication to each other to capitalize on lessons learned and share knowledge with all the stakeholders. The conference value went beyond my expectations. It featured critical workshops and business case analysis that addressed operations and support. It is not so overly dramatic to say that "it was successful and better" than the previous PDI that I attended. --Helen Profeta ASMC National News: PDI 2012, the premier training event hosted by the American Society of Military Comptrollers, was held at the Anaheim Convention Center on May 30 June 1, with a theme of Professionalism in Action. Thanks to all that attended PDI 2012 in Anaheim, California. Photos from the week have now been posted on the ASMC Facebook Page. (more to come on: ) ASMC National Headquarters website: http://www. asmconline.org TRAINING NEWS Get ready to take your CDFM-A by attending the upcoming Brown Bag series! The first Brown Bag will cover Module 1: Resource Management Environment. We will discuss the key concepts and competency areas that are covered and include a series of questions to test your knowledge. We will also offer information for those that are interested in setting up a study group in preparation for the exam. Please RSVP to Sandy Davis- Schiermeyer at sschiermeyer928@gmail.com and join us at CNSRW, Bldg 1, 5th floor Resource Management conference room, Downtown San Diego, on Wednesday 18 July at 1200. Conference call capabilities will also be set up for those unable to attend in person. Looking forward to seeing/hearing you there!! -- Sandy Davis-Schiermeyer, CDFM Chair
page 4 MUNICA TO ASK MAC! Dear Mac, With the ongoing budget woes, there has been lots of discussion in our office about what will happen to DoD s budget and how it will impact us. Two words were used and I m not sure I understand what they mean. Can you explain the difference between a deferral and a rescission of funds? Thanks, Luna Dear Luna, There are situations in which a President may desire to not apportion the budget authority contained in an appropriations act even though he signed that act into law. The Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 permits the President some latitude in the release of that appropriated funding. Under the provisions of that law, the President may identify a specific amount of funding contained in an appropriations act for a specific purpose and initiate an impoundment action. Impoundments may be used to provide for contingencies, to achieve savings or greater efficiency in operations of government, or as otherwise specified by law. There are two types of impoundment actions: deferral and rescission. Deferral is the temporary withholding or delaying the obligation or expenditure of budget authority. Deferrals must be communicated to the Congress by the President in a special message. The President (done by OMB on his behalf) sends a memorandum to Congress stating his intent to defer for a specific period of time (up to the end of the first year of availability) a specific amount of funds appropriated for a specific purpose based on a specific reason for the proposed delay in the release of those funds. If either the House or Senate passes a resolution disapproving the President s proposed deferral action, those funds must be released and made available for obligation. If there is no Congressional action within 45 days of continuous session of Congress, the deferral stands. In the case of a multi-year appropriation, if continued deferral of those same funds is desired in the following year, the President must initiate the same process to defer funds for that year. Rescission is a permanent impounding or cancellation of funds. In a rescission action, the President (done by OMB on his behalf) sends a memorandum to Congress stating his desire that Congress rescind a specific amount of funds appropriated for a specific purpose based on a specific reason. If both the House and Senate agree with the President s proposed rescission action, Congress must pass a rescission act or joint resolution to rescind those funds. If Congress does not pass a rescission bill or joint resolution within 45 days of continuous session, the funds must be released and made available for obligation. In addition to this method of requesting Congressional rescission, such a request may be made by including the same information in the President s Budget submission. In this case, Congress considers the rescission request along with the request for new budget authority and, if approved, includes appropriate language in the appropriations act. With the threat of sequestration looming, you can expect exciting times ahead in the budget world. If you have a question you d like to submit to Ask Mac, email the Editor at: patricia.finnell@navy.mil Sincerely, Mac
page 5 PDI 2012 AWARDS and PICTURES FIVE STAR RECOGNITION: San Diego Chapter Communication in an A-1 Category Meritorious San Diego And Sherry also accepted an award for our participation as a HOST CHAPTER for 2012 PDI. At the Awards Banquet Host Awards Lunch!! Some San Diego attendees at the Banquet Editorial, Communication (San Diego) and Essay winners Volunteer Chairs and Co-chairs CHECK OUT OUR WEB- SITE FOR MORE INFO Five Star Award Winners
page 6 LUNCHEON NEWS Speaker for June will be Ms. Joanne Macdonald-Morrow, DAU-West Region What's new at the Defense Acquisition University? APPOINTED POSITIONS: NEWSLETTER EDITOR and SPECIAL ASSISTANT: Patty Finnell patricia.finnell@navy.mil 619-532-4823 DSN 522 CONTACT US: http://asmcsandiego.org PRESIDENT: Sherry Major sherry.major@navy.mil 619-532-3406 DSN 522 SPECIAL ASSISTANT: Kaitlyn Krowel kaitlyn.krowel@navy.mil 619-553-2754 PHOTOGRAPHER and CHARITY CHAIR: Tina Malabanan tina.malabanan@navy.mil 619-532-3073 EXEC VICE PRESIDENT: Brenda Meyer brenda.meyer@navy.mil 619-553-6592 CDFM CHAIR: Sandy Davis-Schiermeyer sschiermeyer928@gmail.com ADMIN VICE PRESIDENT: Ken Suazo kenneth.suazo@navy.mil 619-532-1099 DSN 522 SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR: Evelyn Peoples-Mahoney evelyn.mahoney@navy.mil 619-553-1737 SECRETARY: Mike Ortiz mike.ortiz@navy.mil 619-533-4434 TREASURER: Michael Hoover michael.hoover@navy.mil 619-553-4257 ASSISTANT TREASURER: Vacant Some of our volunteers at the PDI Information Booth Check out: http://www.navycompass.com/ We have an ad banner running online now and the new July edition will have an ad for our chapter in it! SPONSORSHIP CHAIR: Vacant SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR: Vacant MEDIA/WEB COORDINATOR: Patty Finnell WEBMASTER: Justin Tuyay NATIONAL CHAPTER REP: Helen Profeta helen.profeta@navy.mil 619-532-1114 DSN 522 (Footnote: the complete website may not be viewable from NMCI computers.) A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd. Max Lucado