Attendees:
Attendees:
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Balwinder Beasley
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Rob Beasley
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Raji Welch-Bey
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Nathaniel Overby
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Tatiana Fonseca
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Jackie Carrillo
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Ron Gedeon
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Jeannine Anderson
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Jene Philippy
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Laura Restrepo
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George Bermeo.
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Unbailable to attend the meeting:
Lou Ockunzzi
Abisoye Olayinka
Miss Ortiz
AGA Updates and Announcements
1. AGA NCC Meeting:
- Ron Gedeon reviewed the last AGA NCC meeting. PDF notes have been shared.
Next NCC Meeting: Scheduled for Wednesday, November 30.
2. Picnic Update:
- The AGA & SDFM cookout picnic originally planned for October 5, 2024, was canceled due to low participation. An email proposing a reschedule for the second week of November was sent. Thanks to those who responded.
3. Luncheon Event Recap:
- The AGA and SDFM luncheon on October 23, 2024, went very well.
- The next luncheon event will be:
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Speaker: Mr. Lee Ransdell, Site Director, DFAS Cleveland
Topic: “Fostering Health and Wellness in the Workplace: Strategies for Success”
This will be a part of a brown lunch bag. You will get one CPE credit hour.
4. Chapter Citizen-Centric Reporting (CCR):
- CCR submissions are due by October 31, 2024.
- Laura, Tatiana, and I are working on the following:
- AGA Standards and Guidance
- CCR Townhall Slide Deck
- CCR Examples from Previous Years
- CCR Townhall Meeting Recording
- We’re also creating flyers. Please send your picture or emoji sticker for inclusion in the report.
5. Follow-Up on DFAS Activities:
- Ms. Ortiz requested Raji to consult with Heidi Hammond regarding AGA activities during DFAS time and using an alternate code for timesheets.
7. Upcoming Events:
1) 2024 Technology & Transformation Summit
· Date: November 6, 2024
· Location: Washington, D.C. (OR virtually)
· CPEs: 6 (Free for AGA members)
· Details:
Join us in person or virtually connect with government leaders and industry experts. Explore IT innovation, security, and cloud technology transforming mission delivery.
· Sessions Include:
o AI Governance: What Do We Need? What Do We Expect?
o Executing a Data Driven System Transformation
o AGA's AI Maturity Study Results
o Cybersecurity Meets Finance: Navigating Risks, Resources, and Realities
o Debunking AI Myths: Fact and Fiction in Federal Finance
o Cultivating AI-Ready Government
o Driving Audit Efficiencies Through AI and Automation
o Preparing for Future Innovations
Register at: https://aga.digitellinc.com/live/221/page/2271
2. Next Luncheon Event
o Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
o Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
o Speaker: Mr. Lee Ransdell, Site Director, DFAS Cleveland
o Topic: “Fostering Health and Wellness in the Workplace: Strategies for Success”
o CPE Credit: 1 hour
o Format: Brown bag lunch.
3. AGA Datathon
o Date: January 13-31, 2025
o Details: Students can enhance their Data Science skills at AGA’s Datathon!
4. National Leadership Training 2025
o Date: February 19-20, 2025
o Location: Washington, D.C. or Virtual
o CPE Credits: 14
o Cost: $550
5. Performance Counts Summit 2025
o Date: May 13, 2025
o Time: 11:50 AM – 4:00 PM ET
o Details: Virtual event, FREE for AGA Government Members; $70 for Non-members.
8. Additional Notes
- Business Cards: AGA Officers need business cards.
- Next Meeting: Scheduled for November 22, 2024.
- In-Person Gathering: Possible dates include November 19, 20, or December 3-4, 10-11, or 17-18.
- Charitable Donations: We will discuss charity options at the next meeting. Donations will also be made on behalf of speakers.
- Activities Planning:
- USS Cod Submarine visit (coordinated by George)
- Discount on Monster Ice Hockey tickets (coordinated by Ron)
Please feel free to suggest any additional activities, such as:
- Monster Game
- Western Reserve Historical Society
- Cleveland History Center