Inside This Issue: March 2015 Footnotes 
- March 26th Luncheon Meeting
- About This Month’s Luncheon Speaker
- President’s Message
- Chapter News – MS Walk
- March is CGFM Month Proclamation
- National News
- CGFM Corner
- Calendar of Events
- Chapter Contacts
President’s Message – March 2015
President’s Message
Mary Laufenberg, CGFM, CPA
March is CGFM month!!
In recognition of this event, both the Madison mayor and the Wisconsin governor have issued proclamations to recognize this event. Congratulations to all the Southern Wisconsin Chapter individuals who have studied and passed their CGFM. We hope to see you at our upcoming March luncheon.
Be sure and watch for upcoming information regarding the Southern Wisconsin Chapter’s May AGA Symposium. We are currently finalizing the agenda and will soon be publishing it. We have a great panel of speakers lined up on May 12th. If you can attend that day, be sure and register early. Keep an eye on www.aga-wis.org or your e-mail inbox.
Hopefully our weather will start warming up to normal conditions. I am sure that most of you are ready for warmer temperatures.
Take care and stay warm.
Mary Laufenberg, CPA, CGFM
2014-15 President
Southern Wisconsin AGA Chapter
March Luncheon Meeting – Thursday March 26, 2015
Please join us for our luncheon meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at CIRC in the Concourse Hotel.
Our speakers will be Kevin Sweeney, CFO, Overture Center and Charlie Klein, Director of Finance, Overture Center Foundation.
See the Current Meeting page for more information and registration.
Employment Opportunity – City of Madison Accountant 2
City of Madison – Accountant 2 (Purchasing)
This is responsible, professional, and administrative work in planning, coordinating, and performing purchasing and accounting functions, and activities of the Purchasing, Governmental, and Proprietary Accounting Services Section within the Finance department. This is advanced project level work for the City’s General and Special Revenue Funds, Community Development Authority Funds, Enterprise, and Internal Service Funds. Additionally, the employee develops, coordinates, implements and upgrades complex financial systems. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Accountant 4 responsible for Purchasing Service, and participates in the formulation of accounting, purchasing, and financial policies and procedures. This position provides assistance to other city departments regarding complex financial accounting issues, contract negotiation, purchasing cards, and procurement policies and procedures.
See complete job posting for details.
Closing Date is: March 1, 2015
Monthly Footnotes – February 2015
Inside this issue: February 2015 Footnotes
- February 18th Audio Conference
- President’s Message
- Report to Our Members
- National News
- CGFM Corner
- Calendar of Events
- Chapter Contacts
President’s Message – February 2015
President’s Message
Mary Laufenberg, CGFM, CPA
WELCOME:
A lot of our winter days are gloomy days without sun. Without our sun, we sometimes loose our excitement and enthusiasm for work. To get that enthusiasm back and get out of your normal routine for just a little while, watch and sign up for our continuing education times through the AGA newsletter. The next education time is a two-hour web conference scheduled on February 18th titled “Fraud Prevention”. The board is also currently working on an agenda for the May Symposium. It is starting to look like we have a great start to this agenda so watch for this information when it gets posted.
We are blessed with great friends and great jobs. However, some individuals are not in that same place in life. That is why we continue to work on community service to help those in need. Please be sure to watch for those luncheons that are taking donations to help these groups. For your convenience, we also post a list of items that are appropriate to bring at those luncheons.
Stay focused in these gloomy days ahead of us and winter will soon be over. Take care, my friends.
Mary
Mary Laufenberg, CGFM, CPA
Monthly Footnotes – January 2015
Inside this issue: January 2015 Footnotes
- January 22 Luncheon Meeting
- About this Month’s Luncheon Speaker
- President’s Message
- 2014-15 Officers and Directors
- Community Service
- Meet your Fellow Member
- 20-30 Recruitment Program
- National News
- CGFM Corner
- Calendar of Events
- Chapter Contacts
President’s Message – January 2015
I hope everybody has had a safe holiday while traveling to their various events. The weather has definitely cooperated with all our travelers.
Just a reminder that the Annual Tax Update at the Imperial Garden East is scheduled on January 22nd.
A confirmed future monthly luncheon is as follows: John Pohlmann from DNR speaking about plans, budget and funding regarding the Badger Ammunition Plant scheduled on April 23rd. Other tentative speakers are still being arranged for our February 26th and March 26th luncheon dates.
Stay tuned to our future newsletters. I am hoping that we can again dodge the ice and snow for these future continuing education dates.
The board is planning the spring Symposium. If you have any suggestions on topics of speaker recommendations, please send them.
Mary Laufenberg, CGFM, CPA
Employment Opportunity – City of Madison Budget and Program Evaluation Manager
City of Madison Budget & Program Evaluation Manager
The Budget and Program Evaluation Manager oversees the development, coordination and implementation of the City’s annual operating and capital budget process.
See the Employment Opportunities page for more information.
Applications must be received by January 26, 2015 to be considered.
January Luncheon Meeting – Thursday, January 22, 2015
Andrew Justl, Tax Manager at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP is our speaker for the January AGA Luncheon.
The topic is The Annual Tax Update.
Please see the Current Meeting page for more information and registration.