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President’s Message – April 2015

President’s Message
Mary Laufenberg, CGFM, CPA

Chapter President, Mary Laufenberg, CGFM, CPA
Chapter President, Mary Laufenberg, CGFM, CPA

Thank you to all who came to the March lunch meeting. We had a wonderful March luncheon with a duo of speakers talking about the budgeting of the Madison Overture Center. At this luncheon, our Certified Government Financial Manager credential holders were honored with a free lunch. A picture was taken of the group holding the CGFM Month proclamations, signed by both Governor Walker and Mayor Soglin (see page 7 of the newsletter).

The Southern Wisconsin Chapter’s AGA Symposium is set for May 12 at Union South. Registration information is in the newsletter and the brochure is posted on our website www.aga-wis.org. We have a great panel of speakers scheduled to speak at this time and the deadline to register is April 29.

The Chapter is taking part in the MS Walk again this year. Feel free to donate or join the team at http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/WIGWalkEvents?team_id=409757&pg=team&fr_id=25586

 

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President’s Message – March 2015

President’s Message
Mary Laufenberg, CGFM, CPA

March is CGFM month!!

Chapter President, Mary Laufenberg, CGFM, CPA
Chapter President, Mary Laufenberg, CGFM, CPA

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

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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

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President’s Message – February 2015

President’s Message
Mary Laufenberg, CGFM, CPA

 

Chapter President, Mary Laufenberg, CGFM, CPA
Chapter President, 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

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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