Chapter News

Thank you for all of the work everyone's been doing to keep our chapter thriving!

In November, we had:

1. A chapter meeting, attended by 16 people.

2. An in person social event (1st Cookie Exchange) 

3. Planning meetings for the Commonwealth PDT. 

4. Progress on our Spring PDT.

5. CGFM study group sessions.

6. 5 NLT award nominations. 

Do you know a deserving federal, state, local, or private sector accountability professional or a public leader who has demonstrated excellence in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility? You can submit a nomination via agavapen@gmail.com with your suggestions for the chapter to nominate. The deadline is December 19th! Click here to see the complete list and application.

As a membership organization, YOU are our reason for being and we need your help keeping us strong.  AGA National is running a membership challenge now through February 9, 2024, and we’re competing with AGA chapters across the country to build our membership.  We’ve been challenged to increase our membership by 10%, which would mean adding 14 new members.  Personally, if you recruit a minimum of 10 members, you’ll be eligible for AGA’s Top Recruiter honor and win free in person registration and 5 nights hotel stay in Denver CO for PDT ’24!  Tell a friend what you love about AGA!

AGA is now accepting applications for the Next Wave Federal Financial Management Leadership Development Program.  This is a professional development program for those at the GS 13-15 (or equivalent) level who aspire to be a financial organization leader.  The application deadline is November 17th. Our own Tonya Hughes-Scruggs participated last year and is available to answer any questions - feel free to reach out to her at tonyahugh@aol.com. 

Note: This program is offered at no charge, but does require a significant time commitment.  Apply here. 

Do not miss out on our marquee annual training event, the 28th Annual AGA Commonwealth of VA Professional Development Training, held in person at the Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg, VA and available remotely via zoom. Early bird pricing ends THIS Friday! Please note – early registration just ensures you get the early bird rate, payment is not due until December 1^st and you can cancel by then with no penalty. The training is December 7 & 8 and includes a hospitality reception. Be sure to book your room at the Great Wolf Lodge before the group rate expires (see attached). Just added to the agenda, Marisol Cruz Cain, GAO Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity. Register and view the full agenda here. Our chapter currently has 12 chapters registered (compared to the Richmond chapter with 27 members registered)….help us catch up!

The 2022-2023 VA Peninsula Chapter Citizen Centric Report (CCR) is now available on the website. This report contains a summary of our chapter activities and financials for the past program year. Many thanks to Cecelia Smith for preparing accordingly!  

Thanks to everyone who came up to Williamsburg, VA on Thursday, October 12th to help present Melinda Morgan her 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award! We had a great time celebrating her accomplishments as our chapter's PDT Chair Lead for the annual AGA Commonwealth PDT. Melinda has spent (and continues to spend) countless hours in nearly every one of our planning committees to ensure effective communication/coordination between our volunteers and the hotel staff. Congratulations on a well-deserved award!

The 2023-2024 CGFM Study Group for Exam #1 begins Monday, October 2nd and runs through Wednesday, November 29th.  You can find a copy of the latest Study Group schedule by clicking here.

If there are any questions, please reach out to our CGFM Chair Claudia Ohar. 

The 2023 AGA PDT recap video is now available. Click HERE to view all of the wonderful highlights from Orlando, FL!

Do you know a college junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a public service career in government accountability? If so, please encourage them to apply for the AGA VA Peninsula Government Accountability Scholarship. Individuals can apply through the Hampton Roads Community Foundation between December 1, 2023 and March 1, 2024. The scholarship amount varies based upon market conditions, but it is expected to be approximately $1,000.00 and renewable.