CAREER DEVELOPMENT

AABPA aims to foster career development through interaction among members, many of whom work at the top levels of their profession; through monthly, informal discussions featuring well-known experts; and through twice-yearly symposia that attract the entire membership and invited guests. We also maintain a jobs forum, where employers can post job notices and job-seekers can develop leads.

For more information on AABPA's career development program, use the links below:

OVER 200 ATTEND FALL, 2009, SYMPOSIUM

More than 200 peopLe crowded into the ballroom at the Capital Hilton Hotel November 24th to hear CBO Director Elmendorf explain the implications of current budget trends and the challenges that face budget policymakers. His address was supplemented by breakout sessions on subjects as diverse as new networking tools and the Stimulus Bill. In the lobby, U.S. Marines collected many toys and contributions for the highly acclaimed Toys for Tots program.

We shall be posting notes and slides from the symposium as soon as they become available. Watch this space for further announcements.

PROGRAM MEETINGS

AABPA maintains an active series of brownbag lunch programs featuring experts in public budgeting and program analysis. The programs are designed to impart specialized and highly practical knowledge on complex budget/policy issues, and to give AABPA members a chance for direct and informal contact with colleagues and with recognized authorities in the field.

CPE credits are available for our monthly programs, as well as the seminars. Just scroll to the bottom of the Program announcement for the CPE credit form.

We welcome suggestions for future programs. Please send them to AABPA@aol.com, with subject heading "Monthly Program Suggestion."

DECEMBER, 2009, PROGRAM MEETING

Come and join AABPA for:

A Visual Tour of the Budget: Using New Data Visualization Methods

Wednesday, December 9, 2009
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
Location: Rm. 483, Ford House Office Building, 3rd & D SW,
across the street from the Federal Center SW Metro stop

Presentation Summary

Few documents are as intimidating as the federal budget books, which provide an overwhelming amount of data about government revenues and spending. New data visualization methods can leverage people's natural ability to absorb visual information. The presentation will show how data visualization techniques can illuminate the structure of the federal budget.

Biography

Andrew Austin received a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, and has taught at the University of Houston, Bowdoin College, and Charles University in Prague. He has worked as an economist at the Congressional Research Service since 2006, and has written about the federal budget, health care, finance, and college student loans.

Free and open to members of AABPA and non-members

CPE credit available

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For CPE Credits, please print this page and bring it to the meeting for confirmation.

Total CPE credits earned: ___1___

Signature of Attendee __________________________

Confirmed by ________________________________

* AABPA is pleased to announce that AABPA Symposiums and Program Lunches can be used for CPE credit. Some agencies, Individual Development Plans, and professional organizations require documentation of earned CPE credits, therefore, you should retain this copy. Please note that Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) CPE credits are self-certified.

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