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NASHVILLE NOTES
Angela McElrath-Prosser
Nashville Chapter President
2016-2017
Inside this edition…
Luncheon Speaker Spotlight
Committee News
Members News
Training Opportunities
Upcoming Events…
1/5/17 — CEC Meeting
1/9/17 — Luncheon Meeting
1/25-26/17 — Winter
Seminar
Hello 2017! As you make your New
Year’s Resolutions, be kind to yourself.
According to Psychology Today, 50% of
us make New Year’s Resolutions and
40% of us fail to keep them after one
month. I can see this in action at the
yoga class I attend. In January, the class
is as full as it can get. Lots of new faces.
The numbers taper off in February. By
March, we are back to our usual 12-15
people.
I hope those who attended the Decem-
ber luncheon had as much fun as Chris
and I did. The Two Rivers Middle Prep
Orchestra was great. And the extra sing
along was a big hit. Afterward, two peo-
ple said I should have clarified our rela-
tionship when I mentioned Chris and I
are related. So, in the interest of full
disclosure, for those who may have
been in doubt, the Orchestra Director,
Chris Prosser, is my husband. Or as he
likes to say “Mr. Angela”.
Our January Community Service activity
is Book’em. Their mission statement is
“Book’em creates a more literate Nash-
ville by helping economically disadvan-
taged children, from birth through high
school, discover the joy and value of
reading through book ownership and
enthusiastic volunteers”. Our chapter is
collecting new or like-new books as well
as monetary donations. You can bring
items for both the Greyhounds Pets of
America and Book’em to the
January 9, 2017 luncheon meeting or
use one of the drop-off box locations.
The National AGA Office is offering a members-only free training on January 13, 2017. This is for 6 hours of CPE with attendance either in person or virtually. The 2017 Financial Systems Summit will discuss federal financial management systems in a budget-constrained envi-ronment. Not only is the summit free to AGA members, you can attend this one from your desk. The link to register is https://www.agacgfm.org/FSS-2017.aspx Of course, the preferred educational
training event is our Chapter’s Winter
Seminar on January 25 & 26, 2017 at the
Snodgrass Building. Members can earn
up to 16 hours of CPE for only $175. The
link to register is http://
nashvilleaga.org/Education/
Winter2017.html
Happy New Year!
Angela
December 2016 Volume 40, Number 5
SAVE THE DATE!
2016-2017 Luncheon Meeting Dates
September 12, 2016
October 10, 2016
November 7, 2016
December 12, 2016
January 9, 2017
February 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
April 10, 2017
May 8, 2017
2016-2017 CEC Meeting Dates
August 10, 2016
September 8, 2016
September28, 2016
November 3, 2016
December 8, 2016
January 5, 2017
February 9, 2017
March 9, 2017
April 6, 2017
May 4, 2017
2016-2017 Audio Conference Dates
September 14, 2016 — Internal Controls
October 12, 2016 — Cyber/Big Data
November 16, 2016 — Fraud Toolkit Case Studies
December 7, 2016 — Ethics
February 8, 2017 — GASB
February 22, 2017 — Fraud/Risk
March 8, 2017 — Uniform Guidance
April 12, 2017 — Ethics
May 17, 2017 — DATA Act
June 14, 2017 — Fraud/Data Analytics
2016-2017 Conference Dates
January 25—26, 2017 — Nashville Chapter Winter
Seminar at the Tennessee Room, William R.
Snodgrass Tennessee Tower
April 5—7, 2017 — Southeast Regional PDT to be
hosted by the Coastal Georgia Chapter near
Brunswick, Georgia
January Luncheon Speaker — Reen Baskin
Reen Baskin is the Deputy Director of Customer
Focused Government (CFG) and the Director of
Alternative Workplace Solutions (AWS), an enter-
prise-wide initiative focused on enhancing work-
space use through boosting workforce mobility
and productivity. Prior to joining CFG in January
2016, Reen served as Deputy Commissioner and
Chief Operating Officer for the Tennessee De-
partment of General Services, where she was a
member of the Executive Leadership Team and
responsible for the daily operations of the De-
partment. In this role she was responsible for di-
rect oversight of the internal offices of Human
Resources, Communications, Internal Audit, Gen-
eral Counsel, Legislative Affairs, and Talent Man-
agement. Prior to joining the state in March
2011, Reen was an attorney with Farris Mathews
Bobango, PLC in Nashville. She was honored in
2011 as a Nashville Top 30 under 30 Honoree by
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Reen is also a
Torchbearer Award recipient from the University
of Tennessee (UT), Knoxville, and is a recipient of
the Dorothy Shaw National Leadership Award.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
with a concentration in Business Administration
and a minor in Public Administration from UT
Knoxville. She went on to receive a Masters of
Education in Organizational Leadership from
Vanderbilt University before receiving a Doctor-
ate of Jurisprudence from the Nashville School of
Law. She is a former Director-at-Large for the Na-
tional Association of State Chief Administrators
(NASCA) and is a recent member of the Tennes-
see Bar Association Administrative Law Section
Executive Council. Reen is currently serving as
Gala Co-Chair for the 95th Anniversary of the Jun-
ior League of Nashville and is President of the
Tennessee State Museum Young Professional
Council.
Course Outline
This course will begin by defining Alternative
Workplace Solutions (AWS) and will explain why
the State is taking on this initiative. The presen-
tation will include an in-depth overview of the
State’s AWS policy, including Work from Home,
Mobile Work, and Free Address. The presenta-
tion will also discuss current statutory require-
ments, how the AWS policy interacts with the
law, and will describe the parameters in which
agencies must operate. It will communicate to
participants what training is currently provided
by the Department of Human Resources and oth-
er helpful tips to learn more about AWS. Finally,
attendees and course leaders will discuss what
AWS means for our supervisors and employees
as they begin to operate in a more mobile work
environment.
Reen Baskin, Deputy Director of
Customer Focused Government
Committee and Member News
In this season of gifting, give yourself a gift of involve-
ment and awards with the AGA. Earn a refund of $45 on
your membership renewal at yearend if you have accu-
mulated 30 points or more by April 30, 2017. Visit the
Awards and Points website of the nashvilleaga.org web-
site in order to see how points are earned and what your
current total is. Keep an eye on this as events occur to
make sure your efforts are counted, and contact Char-
lotte Gentry at [email protected] with any ques-
tions or concerns.
We appreciate your involvement and wish you a wonder-
ful celebration season in the coming weeks!
How do you get the most from your AGA membership?
Get involved. The Nashville Chapter offers many opportu-
nities to get involved, and here are just a few:
Attend monthly luncheon meetings
Go to an Audio conference
Participate in an AGA-sponsored social event
Study for and take the CGFM exams
Take part in training events such as the Breakfast
Seminar and Winter Seminar
Volunteer to work on a committee
If you would like more information about getting in-
volved, contact Chapter President Angela McElrath-
Prosser at (615) 862-5772 or any committee chair (see
Leadership Directory on the last page).
Awards Committee
Congratulations to Immediate Past Chapter President
Penny Austin for being nominated as the Southeast Re-
gional Vice President-Elect Designate. We know that
Ms. Austin will represent the Southeast Region very
well.
FIRST-TIME GUESTS
Jennifer Birdwell, Guest of Charlotte Gentry
Mardy Fones, Guest of Bernadette Hugan
Bruce Jackson, Guest of Pamela Marks
Janet Plumlee, Guest of Charlotte Gentry
Kate Rose, Guest of Angela McElrath-Prosser
Membership
RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS
As of our December luncheon, our membership count
was 352, just 48 short of our goal of 400 for
January 1! Currently, we have a seven-way tie for the
$100 Prize in our local recruiting competition to spon-
sor the most people between May 1 and December
31! That means everyone is still in the running! Con-
tinue to share the benefits of AGA membership with
your coworkers and acquaintances. Sponsors receive
three points and a $10 gift card!
Member News
Get Involved!
Committee News
As an AGA member, you gain access to a variety of bene-
fits designed to support your career growth and success.
We have hundreds of members who love their AGA
membership so much, they've hit membership mile-
stones with us like 20, 30, or even 40 years of member-
ship! Key membership benefits include:
Community
Networking through 100 AGA chapters
Social networking
Find a member through the online members' directory
Vendor directory — find and do business with industry
partners
Leadership and volunteer opportunities at the chapter
and national level
Awards and Scholarships
Professional Development, Training & Career Resources
Complimentary members-only webinars
Member discounts for online CPE opportunities
Member rates that save you up to $150 per national
training event
Discount on CGFM renewal fees
Five annual national training events
Chapter meetings and events
Webinars — individual and group options
Group training courses — we bring education to you
Online education available 24/7
Online job bank — find your next position
Research & Publications
Subscription to the quarterly Journal of Government
Financial Management
Subscription to Topics weekly newsletter
Research and Executive Reports
Free Tools
Prevent Fraud
Reduce Improper Payments
Improve Outcomes
Mitigate Risk
Enhance Collaboration
Membership Benefits
Participation in Good Government Initiatives
AGA provides valuable input to standards-setting bod-
ies and policy-makers on behalf of the government
financial management profession
Our Intergovernmental Partnership fosters coopera-
tion and communication among all levels of govern-
ment
The Citizen-Centric Reporting (CCR) program pro-
motes communication of financial information be-
tween governments and citizens in a clear format
Interested in joining a study group in downtown Nash-
ville to help you prepare for the CGFM exam? Contact
Michael Winston ([email protected]) for more
information. Also, don’t forget that study guides are
available for anyone interested in taking the CGFM
exams.
CGFM
Community Service Event for January
2017 WINTER SEMINAR
News And Just The Facts
LUNCHEON / CEC MINUTES
To read the
minutes from
the most recent
CEC and lunch-
eon meeting,
please visit the chapter website
at www.nashvilleaga.org . The
luncheon minutes will be pre-
sented for approval at the next
business meeting scheduled for
January 9, 2017.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
From time to time departments
forward job opportunities to the
Website Committee, which are
posted for members’ conven-
ience. If you are interested in new
job offerings or know someone
who is, go to this link for detailed
information — http://
nashvilleaga.org/jobs.html
Editor’s Corner
We truly enjoy
reading arti-
cles submitted
from our
membership.
Please share your thoughts and
ideas or interesting news with
us by submitting your article to
later than January 13, 2017 for
the next edition of our news-
letter. If you have any questions,
please let me know.
Thanks!
Our Current Standing as of November 2016, is as Follows:
Chapter Recognition Section Points Maximum Percentage
Chapter Leadership, Planning & Participation 4,325 5,000 87%
Education & Professional Development 2,550 4,000 64%
Certification 1,575 4,000 39%
Communications 2,687 3,000 90%
Membership 2,500 4,000 63%
Accountability 850 2,000 43%
Community Service 2,650 2,000 133%
Awards 0 1,000 0%
TOTALS 17,137 25,000 69%
CAREER CENTER
An Benefits Administration Program Director 2 position was recently posted. Qualified and interested candi-dates should submit a cover letter and resume to the link provided at http://www.nashvilleaga.org/jobs.html .
2016-2017 AGA Chapter Leadership Directory
Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs Karen B. Hale, MAOM, CGFM Communications Chair (615) 401-7742 [email protected] Jai Sawlani, CGFM Finance Co-Chair (615) 532-9738 [email protected] Scarlet Sneed, CGFM, CPA, CFE Meetings and Attendance Chair (615) 747-5243 [email protected] Jennifer Whitsel, CPA, CFE, CGMA Membership Co-Chair (615) 747-5265 [email protected] Dan Willis, CGFM, CPA, CISA Webmaster Co-Chair (615) 747-5247 [email protected]
Chapter Address: AGA Nashville Chapter PO Box 198025 Nashville, TN 37219 Visit the Nashville Chapter web-site at www.nashvilleaga.org Visit the National website at: www.agacgfm.org
Two-Year Directors Keevia Battle, CPA Community Service Co-Chair (615) 253-1200 [email protected] Charlotte Gentry Awards Chair (615) 253-8515 [email protected] Donna Nicely Early Careers Chair (615) 253-5234 [email protected] Victor Nwanso Corporate Sponsorship Chair (615) 532-1827 [email protected] Doreen Zientar, CIA Program Co-Chair (615) 253-2064 [email protected]
Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs
Nathan Abbott, CISA, CFE, EA Webmaster Co-Chair (615) 401-7842 [email protected] Gerry Boaz, CGFM, CPA, CGMA Accountability Outreach Chair (615) 747-5262 [email protected] Rachelle Cabading, CFE Education Co-Chair (615) 401-7841 [email protected] Eddie D’Ovidio Finance Chair (615) 741-9812 Edward.D’[email protected] John Dunne, CPA, CGMA Meetings and Attendance Co-Chair (615) 747-5286 [email protected]
Officers President Angela McElrath-Prosser (615) 862-5772 [email protected] President-Elect Britt Wood, CPA, CFE, CGFM, CISA, ACDA (615) 401-3006 [email protected] Immediate Past President Penny Austin, CGFM, CPA, CISA (615) 401-7838 [email protected] Secretary Donna Jewell, CPA, CFE (615) 747-5276 [email protected] Treasurer Eugene Hampton, II, CGFM, CPA (615) 225-3302 [email protected]
One-Year Directors Bridget Carver Membership Chair (615) 401-7959 [email protected] Emily Gray Community Service Chair (615) 741-1438 [email protected] Debi Moss Program Chair (615) 741-0068 [email protected] Anna Nickell, CPA Education Chair (615) 747-8795 [email protected] Michael Winston, CGFM CGFM Chair (615) 741-8348 [email protected]
