PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

“WHY JOIN?” “WHAT COULD IT POSSIBLY DO FOR ME?”   These were the questions I asked five years ago when I considered the merits of the AGA and most importantly, the decision of getting actively involved. During the early sessions that I attended the AGA meetings, I was impressed with how this organization conducted its business. I thought of the AGA Silicon Valley Chapter as a promising organization and potentially a means to proliferate the governmental accounting profession.

 

As the President of the AGA Silicon Valley Chapter, I am committed to fulfilling this vision and lead talented colleagues of officers who will be judiciously planning and conducting activities for the year. Monthly luncheon meetings will, of course, be part of the agenda. This year, however, we are changing our monthly meeting location to Biltmore Hotel for the primary purpose of allowing more participation and expanding membership. Additionally, acknowledging that certification is one of the hallmarks of a professional, AGA is making steps to help individuals obtain the Certified Government Financial Manager designation by working out a plan in making the Intensive Review Course as accessible as possible to our members. In conjunction with all these hard work, a fun “Social Hour” is also within the radar screen of our planned activities.

 

As all these activities unfold, information and details will be made available to you via our newsletter and the website. I personally invite you to some, if not all, of these events so you could find out for yourself the rewarding and fun experience the AGA Silicon Valley Chapter has to offer. Together, we can make governmental accounting a learned profession!

Thank you for your visit and hope you can join us to our monthly professional development meetings!

 

Grace S. Ragni, CGFM, CPA, CISA, CIA

Chapter President