November / December 2011 The Crabpot ASMC, FORT MEADE CHAPTER American Society of Military Comptrollers “If it were not for hopes, the heart would break.” Thomas Fuller Short Message from the President Thanksgiving is a time of giving thanks. In that spirit, I want to express my sincere gratitude and thanks to Mr. Al Tucker, ASMC Executive Director, the Ft. Meade Chapter Committee and Chair members, the AGA Baltimore Chapter, the speakers, the exhibitors, and all of the attendees for making this year’s Mini-PDI a huge success! Our Chapter is committed to continue the 30-year legacy of the Ft. Meade Chapter. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season. Shereen Campbell, Chapter President In this issue... President’s Message1 Officers & Committee Chairs1 Next Chapter Meeting1 CDFM Testing2 Headquarters ASMC News 2 Charity News2 Upcoming Speakers2 Activities Calendar 2 January Meeting WHEN: 19 January Time: Cost: $20.00 WHERE: Dave & Buster’s Arundel Mills Mall SPEAKER : Tom Cheche, Tower Federal Credit Union TOPIC: “How to Prevent Identity Theft” DVD WORKSHOP: TOPIC: “Current Developments in Ethics” NOTE: Fulfills the new 1 CPE requirement for Ethics CPEs: 2 Please RSVP by Tuesday, 13 January 2012 via the chapter web page: First time attendees can attend for $15. There will be a raffle for free admittance to an upcoming chapter meeting. Officers & Committee Chairs President: Shereen Campbell Vice-President: Steve Nicewarner Treasurer: Rita McKeon Secretary: Jennifer Bell Speaker Coordinator: Shereen Campbell Community Service/Charity Chair: Susan Stevenson Education, Training & Certification Chairs: Michael Danowski Scholarship Award Chair: Michael Danowski Webmaster: Pamela Mizrahi Newsletter: Meri Anne Miller

December 2011 PAGE 2 CDFM Testing & New CDFMers COMMITTEE CORNER *** NOTE *** SPEAKERS WANTED Have you heard an interesting speaker at a recent conference? Do you have a topic to recommend for a future ASMC Meeting? If you answered YES to either of these questions, contact an ASMC Officer today! Thanks for your support!! ASMC National News Check out the ASMC website for National News at asmconline.org. The ASMC latest newsletter can also be found on our local chapter website at asmcfortmeadechapter.org. Activity calendar …  January 9, 2012 CDFM Testing Date at the MLC  January 19, 2012 Chapter Meeting, Speaker & Workshop: Speaker: Tom Cheche, “How to Prevent Identity Fraud” & DVD Workshop: “Current Developments in Ethics” (Note: Fulfills 1 CPE requirement for Ethics)  January Charity Event, TBD  February 9,CDFM Testing Date at the MLC  February 17, 2012, Chapter Meeting, Speaker:  February Charity Event, TBD  March 5, 2012CDFM Testing Date at the MLC  March 17, 2012, Chapter Meeting, Speaker:  March Charity Event Note: Chapter meetings will be held at Dave & Buster’s in Arundel Mills. Calling all Elves Questions or comments regarding this newsletter maybe directed to Meri Anne Miller – Our charity is in need of the following items – coats, winter clothes, maternity clothes, kids meal toys, diapers & wipes. CDFM testing dates are listed below Congratulations to the following Kate Johnson – CDFM-A Dennis D. Crowder – CDFM Amanda N. Davis – CDFM Kristan M. Heaton - CDFM Upcoming Speakers February 16 – James Watkins, “Audit Readiness” March – TBD 2 nd Annual Christmas Party for “H.O.P.E. for All families & children” Saturday, 17 December, a.m. – 3 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church 300 W. Maple Rd, Linthicum, MD  Lunch of hamburgers, hotdogs, chips & soda with Christmas cupcakes & cookies for desert  Pictures with Santa  Picture frame craft  Coloring Station  Free face painting and balloon animals  Christmas bingo with prizes for the kids  Presents will be given out to the attending children  Kids will receive Goody bags and parents will receive Christmas dinner food baskets Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the party. Food Basket Sponsors needed - only $20