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Kapitol Dome Newsletter ~
August 2017
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Greetings! (Your member # is
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How strong is your professional network? Do you know how to use it to find that next "right" job? Bring a friend or colleague along to network with us on August 16th in Largo, MD, and learn strategies you can use from Job Search and Network Coach, Joan Sherman. Then join us for a relaxed family-friendly picnic to close out the summer on August 26th at Hains Point in Washington, DC!
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See our
events page
for the full list of upcoming events. We hope to see you soon!
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Dear Members,
Thank you for your support of our chapter! Please encourage others to join you as you RSVP to our August events. Our August 16 formal dinner meeting brings us back to the UMUC Largo Academic Center with a focus on communication and career management! The Annual Picnic at Hains Point, August 26, provides a family event as well as casual networking.
We look forward to serving our members!
Sincerely,
Kathleen Sobieralski
President
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New CMA Congrats
IMA Member Milestone Congrats
20 Years - Bernard Shaf and
Clinton Lehman
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Welcome New Chapter Members
Stephen Marty
Jocelyn Perkins
Jane Osborne
Katherine Hart
Xuemeng Zheng
Shaun Robinson
Eugene Cantor
Tawanda Makubika
Brandon Urbank
Cristina Roberts
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Condolences on the Passing of Andy Bursten
It is with much sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of friend, long-time chapter member, and immediate former chapter Treasurer, Andy Bursten.
A memorial service is scheduled to honor Andy on Wednesday, August 9, at 7:30 pm at the Congregation Beth Emeth, 12523 Lawyers Road, Herndon, VA 20171. Call 703-860-4515 for more information.
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"Andy was great to work with as Treasurer. He attended nearly every govcon breakfast as a paying participant, took care of registration and cash, and he wasn’t even in the govcon industry. I am grateful for his long and generous service. I will miss Andy." - Bill Maxwell
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Andy was a long-time member and a staunch supporter of IMA and the Nation's Capital Chapter, and a good friend to all of us. When I saw him at the Annual Conference in June he was as happy as he had ever been, looking forward to retiring
one week later
and moving to Las Vegas. He will be greatly missed
." - Frank Homburger
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Andy recently retired from George Mason University (GMU) where he served as Director, Finance & Administration; and CFO College of Visual and Performing Arts.
He had over 30 years experience working in nonprofit financial management. Before joining GMU, his professional experience included positions as: Controller, Washington National Opera (formerly The Washington Opera); Director of Finance and Administration, Washington Performing Arts Society; Chief Financial Officer, Levine School of Music; Controller, Special Olympics International; and Accounting Manager, National Symphony Orchestra/Kennedy Center.
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On Wednesday, June 12, 2017, I lectured at Morgan State University, Baltimore MD, on the topic of "Values and Benefits of the CMA Certification".
Over thirty students listened intently over the course of two hours as I explained the values derived and the benefits gained from being a CMA certification holder. Additionally, I provided some personal stories providing support for my thesis.
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Overall, the student interest at Morgan State University for the CMA certification is quite high, and most are interested in obtaining their CMA certification.
At the end of the presentation, I received applause and felt gratified to tell the CMA story to these wonderful students!
Stephen G. Wills
Director of CMA Certification
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Get to Know Our President: Kathleen Sobieralski
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Kathleen Sobieralski serves as the President of the Nation’s Capital Chapter and as an Associate Professor and Chair of the Undergraduate Accounting Program at the University of Maryland University College.
She earned her B.S. in Accounting and Business Administration from Saint Mary’s College in Indiana, an MBA from Indiana University in South Bend, and her M.S. in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. She also completed the dissertation phase of her PhD in Educational
Leadership at Indiana State University, but remains A.B.D.
What is your favorite aspect of the Management Accounting Profession?
Management accountants not only report the facts, but illustrate possibilities and consequences. Compliance and planning ahead are key opportunities as a management accountant. Be ready! Ask questions. Fulfill the servant leadership role for your organization!
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Do you have any advice to new members or people starting their career in Management Accounting?
Certifications are strong resources for your resume and the process of preparing for the exam and then participating in continuing professional education will serve you well as a professional. Be a good listener and team member! Seek to discover and assist with challenging tasks and difficult to fill roles. Education and continuous improvement are lifelong journeys!
What has been the most fulfilling aspect of volunteering with the IMA?
Expanding my network and providing information and opportunities to others! We encourage students and professionals to achieve certification as a CMA and participate in networking as well as continuing education.
As President, what has been your greatest accomplishment with the Nation's Capital Chapter?
Serving with a team is my greatest accomplishment. Each member of the board contributes to our success. Succession planning, visioning for what’s next, developing board members and leaders, as well as the President-elect. We still need to further develop activities at the board level to expand our expertise and skills.
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