You're invited to join a dedicated group of your Purchasing and Materials Management peers. Monthly Meetings provide you and your staff with the opportunity to obtain the following:

1. Networking with fellow colleagues.
2. Educational opportunities, both at the meetings and at local and low cost seminars.
3. Increased professionalism.
4. Increased understanding of your position.
5. Increased understanding of Ethics.
6. Problem-solving.

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Upcoming Meeting

Our next meeting will be May 1, 2008 - It's Bosses Night - Encourage your manager to attend to see what you've been up to regarding professional development! It's also Awards Night and Results of Elections. Topic: "The Federal Reserve System" by Raymond Owens.

Want to attend the meeting? You must register online. (You may pay at the door or online, but registration online is required for an accurate headcount.)

As we approach the end of this meeting year, we need volunteers to run for the Chapter Board of Directors. We have seven (7) openings that need to be filled. Please consider this as a way to gain management knowledge, enhance your organizing skills, and to promote your professionalism to your company through your involvement. Curious about what being a board member involves? Download a description of all Board member responsibilities.

Also, we need nominations for our two (2) awards: The Outstanding Purchasing Professional (T.O.P.P.) and the William Erwin award. You can submit your nomination by picking up a form at the meeting or download the nomination form and turn it in at the next meeting.

Seminar

February 8, 2008 - Topic: Legal Aspects of Incoterms 2000 versus UCC F.O.B. Title Transfer, Cost, and Insurance by Marsha Hass. More information about the seminar.

Inform your friends and colleagues about the benefits that ISM has to offer.  Don't forget to invite them to our meetings too!