Dear Fellow OAPT Members,

I hope this message finds you in good spirits, enjoying early summer with its’ long
days, or should I say enjoying the anticipation of winding up the audit, CAFR, and
Tax Budget projects! June not only brings long days, summer weather, and the
conclusion of some big projects, but also the Ohio Public Finance Officers Training and CPFA Maintenance Program through the University of Akron in Cuyahoga Falls. If you have not had this training yet, be sure and budget it in (money and time) for next year. It’s excellent quality, you’ll never forget the experience, and you’ll have a certification which demonstrates your commitment to your profession.

Just a month later, from July 25-28, the APT National Conference will be held
in Charleston, South Carolina. There is still time to register for this outstanding
conference. Remember, our own OAPT Past President and Finance Director of
Berea, Dana Kavander, will be sworn in as President of the APT. We’re very proud
of Dana and hope you will join us in showing her our support and encouragement.

Preparations are well under way for the annual OAPT Conference on October 13-
15 in Columbus. Administrator Jack Krise and the entire Board of Directors are
working to make sure it will be another great line up of interesting and timely topics, a sampling of which is listed further back in this newsletter. Enjoyable evening activities are being planned which will provide additional chances to network and mingle. Please note that CPE and CPIM credits will be available again this year. Registration info is available in this newsletter as well as room reservation info.

Getting involved with this group and serving on the Board has been a very
rewarding experience for me. Serving on the Board is a great chance to expand your professional boundaries, network much more closely at a higher level with other finance professionals, and give back to the organization and colleagues. If you are interested in serving on the Board or a committee, please drop me a call or e-mail.

In the meanwhile, until we meet again, have a great summer!

Sincerely,

Mike

Mike Engel
President OAPT