American Society of Military Comptrollers-Washington Chapter

Advanced Leadership Skills and Techniques

This mini-course examines key leadership concepts that address leading change and leading people — two important roles for today’s DoD financial managers. The session explores the differences between leadership and management, best practices for change management, ethics and value-based leadership, and the role of creativity in leading change and leading people

February 15, 2023 Two Sessions Available

 • AM SESSION 8:30-11:30 AM

• PM SESSION 12:30-3:30 PM

Register by February 1, 2023

https://www.managementconcepts.com/ASMC-registration

ASMC Virtual Community Service Event!

Wednesday, February 15^th, 2023

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 Virtual “Operation Gratitude” Event

What is “Operation Gratitude”? It is a simple way to show our appreciation to Active Duty Military, Veterans, and First Responders who put themselves in harm’s way in order to protect our freedoms and keep us safe, through the simple act of card writing.

We invite you to join your fellow ASMC Washington Chapter members as we demonstrate our appreciation to Deployed Troops, Veterans, First Responders and Emergency Personnel to say, “Thank You” for all the sacrifices they make! Following a brief overview, we will stay online and share ideas, as we all write letters in a one-time online virtual event. The letters will then be mailed to our points of contact, where they will ensure your thoughtful message is received. With the help of volunteers like you, we can help make a hero’s day!

We are looking for as many volunteers as possible and hope you’ll join us in this easy yet meaningful community service event! Please have with you 10 blank greeting cards or pieces of paper and markers/pens.  As we are holding the event virtually, you may need to cover the cost of mailing the handwritten letters/cards from your location to Operation Gratitude.   

To sign up and hear more details on logistics, please send an email with your name and email address to Irfan Satriadhi (isatriadhi@kpmg.com) and Patrick Finotti (pfinotti@kmpg.com).

Additional info about Operation Gratitude can be found at

https://www.operationgratitude.com/express-your-thanks/write-letters/

A short video about the Operation Gratitude organization can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjsriag5x-M.

2023 ASMC National Capital Region PDI

"We the People = Power for Real Change"

The 2023 ASMC NCR PDI is being held on Thursday 9 March 2023 at the Washington Convention Center!

This is a vibrant engagement sponsored by the ASMC Washington Chapter to optimize Defense education and training, dialogue, networking, as well as fund-raising. Last year we had over 2000 virtual attendees from across the globe. Please join us for this commanding experience and a terrific day of learning, discourse, and certification.

Register HERE

https://secure3.rhq.com/washasmc/ncrpdi23/register/index.cgi

PLEASE NOTE: as there is a tremendous amount of new work for the committee to execute/ensure our recognized high value training outcome, our attendance must be limited to 1600 this year, so please register early if you wish to attend in person. We strongly encourage non-members join ASMC (click here to join/renew) to enjoy year-around benefits such as this high value training. Please have your ASMC Membership number available during registration.

Our 2023 ASMC NCR PDI theme is "We the People = Power for Real Change" as united moving forward we are strength undefeatable! We have an exciting, thought-provoking program—invited keynote speakers will include DEPSECDEF Honorable Kathleen Hicks, USDC Honorable Michael McCord, and one of our senior uniform leaders. We anticipate a morning panel on recent, relevant lessons from the DoD's ongoing Audit Initiative. Understanding and applying both Federal and DoD lessons to the department's audit underway has never been more important for material progress and real change. Additionally, we will have corporate-sponsored Digital Innovation and Financial Transformation Sessions, and our popular OUSDC and Military Service FM Updates.

Thank you for your support of our premier training event! Sign up and bring your colleagues and friends. For questions, please contact our Registration/Website Chair Wayne Whiten (wayne.whiten@calibresys.com) or call 703-797-8831 or 703-509-1544.

Note: For group registrations please provide a detailed by name list of your group with amount due & payment information to the Registration Chair (RC). Once received, the RC will provide you with a Group Code to register your group via the website.Note: For group registrations please provide a detailed by name list of your group with amount due & payment information to the Registration Chair (RC). Once received, the RC will provide you with a Group Code to register your group via the website.

ASMC Washington Chapter

Professional Award Scholarships

Submission Deadline: 15 April 2023

Continued professional and personal development is a core tenet of ASMC. In an effort to offset the personal cost of continuing education & training, the Washington Chapter will provide five annual scholarships of $1000 to current ASMC members of the following grades/rank:

·         GS-07-15, All Enlisted, O-1 to O-6 Officers: (5) $1000 annual scholarships

Application Requirements: To be considered, each applicants will submit a 1-3 page letter explaining why they are deserving of a scholarship to achieve their goal of a degree/certification related to business or public policy. Applications need to include full name, rank/grade, current position/title, degree/certification being pursued, course provider, and personal contact information.

The narrative of the application must include information in each of the areas below:

·         Participation/Membership in ASMC

·         Community Service/Volunteer Work

·         GPA/Academic Achievement

·         Professional Achievement/Awards

·         Course Work to Current Position

Submission Deadline: The cut-off date for applications is 15 April 2023.  Applications submitted after this date will not be eligible for the scholarship consideration in 2023.

Submission Instructions: Applications should be submitted via electronic mail to Mario R. Beckles at the following two addresses: scholarships@washington-asmc.org and mario.r.beckles@gmail.com.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship winners will be notified by 1 June 2023 of their selection. We will announce all scholarship award winners at the June (2023) luncheon.

Scholarship Selection: The Scholarship Committee will evaluate applications based on the individuals accomplishments in each of the areas required for the narrative, with ASMC participation and membership being the most heavily weighted. Additionally, writing mechanics such as grammar, spelling and prose will be factored in.

If you have any questions or need additional information please email Mario R. Beckles at

mario.r.beckles@gmail.com.

April ASMC Washington Chapter Monthly Luncheon

Speaker: The Honorable Kristyn E. Jones, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller.

LOCATION: Virtual Meeting via Zoom for Government

DATE: Wednesday, April 19, 2022

START TIME: 12:00

COST: Free

CPE: Awarded 1 CPE for every 50 minutes of training. Per individual requests, Certificates will be emailed upon verification of attendance.

NOTE: Access information will be emailed upon completion of registration. Only individuals who register through the ASMC website before the meeting will receive CET credit. Registration will remain open until the morning of the luncheon to allow people as much time as possible to register. The cutoff is 9:00 a.m.