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Jeff Smith, the FGFOA President-elect, invites you to GET INVOLVED and serve on an FGFOA Committee for 2010-2011. The 2010-2011 Committees kick off at the 2010 FGFOA Annual Conference to be held in May. If you are currently serving on a committee and want to continue, you need to complete the application again. If you are not currently serving on a Committee, now is the time to join the fun!
2010-2011 Committee Application

2009-2010 FGFOA COMMITTEES

Certification Committee (CGFO)
Chair: Donna Wright, CGFO
Accountant IV
City of Leesburg
501 W Meadow
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 728-9712
Board Liaison: Sarah Koser

Committee Manual
The Certification Committee administers and oversees the Certified Government Finance Officers Program. The committee evaluates and administers the semi-annual certification exams. Requirements for reporting continuing professional education (CPE) are monitored and overseen by the committee.

Committee Members
Edward Bass, City of Apopka
Dee Dee Beaver Chief, Polk County - CCC
Mark Ben-Asher, Florida City
Ted Byrd, City of Clewiston
Charles H. Holland, Jr., City of Cocoa Beach
Jonathan McKinney, City of Edgewater
Larry Napier, Fellsmere
Dona Newman, Cape Coral
Mitchell Perin, City of Jacksonville
Eve Prete, Indian River Tax Collector
Anita Reynolds, Orange County Comptroller's office
Scott Simpson, Miami Parking Authority
Laura Stagner-Crites, City of Jacksonville
Wisteria Striglers, City of Jacksonville

Conference Host Committee
Chair: Linda S. Howard
Director, Fiscal Services
Orlando Utilities Commission
500 S Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 423-9100, ext. 2021

Board Liaison: Barry Skinner

Committee Manual
The Conference Host Committee is responsible for planning the activities of the Annual Conference under the direction of the FGFOA Board. These activities include the President's Reception, the Opening Ceremonies, spouse activities, hospitality, transportation, and Association Night.

Committee Members
Sharon Anselmo, City of Maitland
Mary Baewer, Broward County Accounting Div.
David Byrne, Fifth Third Securities, Inc.
Norma Caceres, GOAA
Jeri Danforth, GOAA
John Dufresne, City of Apopka
Mark Fostier, Orange County Comptroller's Office
Angela Johnson, Orlando Utilities Commission
Donna Lovejoy, City of Fort Myers
Jim Moye, Orange County Comptroller's Office
Barbara Muzeni, City of Orlando
Laurie Nossair, City of Orlando
Janet Pinder, Orlando Utilities Commission
Anita Reynolds, Orange County Comptroller's Office
Rebecca Reynolds, Fifth Third Bank
Kris Shoemaker, Orange County Convention Center
Jerry Stanforth, Regions
Patricia White, City of Boca Raton
Marissa Wortman, Public Financial Mgmt

Conference Program Committee
Chair: Tim Pozza
Internal Audit Director
Okaloosa County - CCC
302 N Wilson St Ste 203
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5000, ext. 3421
Board Liaison: Mary-Lou Pickles

Committee Manual

The Conference Program Committee is responsible for developing the educational program to be presented at the Annual Conference.

Committee Members
Andy Andiric, City of Alachua
Angie Brewer, Angie Brewer & Associates, LC
William Blend, Moore Stephens Lovelace
Lee Evett, Willdan Financial
Orlando Figueroa, Lee County - Utilities Division
Brett Friedman, Mcgladrey & Pullen, LLP
Suzanne Gable, Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Cynthia Gardner, Duval Count Clerk of Courts
Robert Garner, The Government Consulting Group
Nicole Gasparri, City of Boca Raton
Jeff Kern, Sarasota County
Jeff Larson, D.A. Davidson & Co.
Dona Newman, City of Cape Coral
Gary Perdew, St. Lucie County - Fire District
Brenda Raver, Satellite Beach
James Rizzo, Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company
Julie Santamaria, RBC Capital Markets
William Spinelli, Moore Stephens Lovelace
Darrel Thomas, City of Weston
Tom Tight, MBIA Asset Management
Edward Yates, Peace River Water Authority

Legislative Committee
Chair: Diane Reichard, CPA, CGFO, CPFO
Director of Finance
City of Temple Terrace
11250 N 56th St
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
(813) 506-6410
Board Liaison: Ted Sauerbeck

Committee Manual
The Legislative Committee provides for a geographically-based information network to assist in promoting, sponsoring and opposing proposed legislation before the State Legislature.
2009 Legislative Policy

Committee Members
Kim Adams, City of Largo
Ray Britt, Jr., City of Palm Coast
Rip Colvin, LCIR
Jim Cooke, City of Tallahassee
Linda Davidson, City of Boca Raton
Gale Edington, City of Daytona Beach
Catherine Edwards, Hillsborough County
Sharon Fox, City of Tampa
Lori Houghton, City of Tavares
Bob Inzer, Leon County - CCC
David Keller, City of Weston
Crystal K. Kinzel, Collier County Clerk of Courts
Sharon McGuire, City of Boca Raton
Linda Pilcher, Southwest Florida Water Management District
Jay Ravins, City of Clearwater
Carol Rogers, City of New Smyrna Beach
Jackie Sova, City of Lake Mary
Davin Suggs, Florida Association of Counties
Susan Sullivan, Citrus County - CCC

School of Governmental Finance Committee (SOGF)
Chair: David K. Pollard, CGFO
Director Office of Management & Budget
City of Port St. Lucie
121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
(772) 871-7391
Board Liaison: Kent Olson

Committee Manual
The School of Governmental Finance Committee develops and presents seminars each November at various locations throughout Florida. The selected location hosts the School for three years. The School of Governmental Finance is designed to enhance the technical and professional expertise of the Association's members by providing educational training as well as allowing for the exchange of information with their respective peers. The committee coordinates its activities with the Conference Program and the Career Development committees to endure compatibility of seminars and to broaden the common coverage of subjects.

Committee Members
Steven Alexander, PFM Asset Management
Karin Ashmore, City of Stuart
Karen Ball, City of Naples
Mark Ben-Asher, City of Floral City
Sherry Brown, City of West Palm Beach
Dorothy Carter, Hillsborough County - CCC
Marcia Dedert, City of Port St. Lucie
Barbara DeLeon, City of Pompano Beach
Linda Dufresne, Dufresne & Assoc.
Ben Finkelstein, Cantor Fitzgerald
John Grady, MBIA Asset Management
Carol Himes, City of Boca Raton
Richard Iavarone, Palm Beach County BOCC
David Jang, PFM Asset Management
Jeff Kern, Sarasota BCC
Doreen Lam, City of Hollywood
Sharon McGuire, City of Boca Raton
Mike Merrill, Hillsborough County
Larry Napier, City of Fellsmere
Ray New, Palm Beach County Clerk/Comptroller
Gary Perdew, Saint Lucie County Fire District
David Pollard, City of Port St. Lucie
Tim Pozza, Okaloosa County
Ann Marie Ricardi, City of Naples
Julie Santamaria, RBC Dain Rauscher
Bill Spinelli, Moore Stephens Lovelace, PA
Lee Tinker, St. Lucie County Sheriff
Holly Vath, Health Care District - Palm Bch County
Patricia White, City of Boca Raton

Small Government Committee
Chair: Marilyn Rosetti, CPA
Audit Manager
Florida Auditor General’s Office
111 W Madison Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 487-4413/Fax(850) 487-4403
Board Liaison: Georgina Rodriguez

Committee Manual
The Small Government Committee provides assistance to small governments through information and targeted training programs.

Committee Members
Michelle Begley, Duval County Public Schools
Mary Ann Davis, City of Belleview
Barbara DeLeon, City of Pompano Beach
Jim Dwyer
Elly Gumera, Duval County Public Schools
Wende Hester, City of Largo
Mary Karayianes, Town of Indian Shores
Cynthia Lindsay, City of Sanford
Jeff Price, City of Greenacres
Hardee Ratliff, Florida Auditor General's Office
Lisa Robinson, City of Indian Rocks Beach
Jon Zullo, CPA

Technical Resources Committee
Chair: Tim Howard
Deputy Director of Financial Services
City of Boynton Beach
100 E Boynton Beach Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 742-6312
Board Liaison: Mary Anderson-Pickle

Committee Manual
The Technical Resources Committee operates, structures itself, and responds to the membership, where possible, in all areas of governmental finance.

Committee Members
Bill Blend, Moore Stephens Lovelace, PA
Chris G. Chiocca, MarcumRachlin, a Division of Marcum LLP
Lynda Dennis, University of Central Florida
Jeffery DeLisle, Bolton Partners, Inc.
Jim Rizzo, Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company
Kevin Stork, City of Jacksonville

Ad-Hoc Fiscal Survivors Series
Chair: Doreen A. Lam, CGFO
City Treasurer
City of Hollywood
2600 Hollywood Blvd Rm 103
Hollywood, FL 33022
(954) 921-3232
Board Member