Committees

Each New Member in the NAPM-OC is asked to join one of the Association's standing committees as a part of that membership. The following mini summaries describe each committee's function and provide the current chairperson's name.

Please contact the NAPM-OC office for information regarding membership.

Administrative Support

The Administrative Support Committee provides the Board of Directors with many administrative activities: keeping track of annual awards, providing and maintaining audio/video equipment, interpreting and recommending changes of our Bylaws, identifying nominees for election to the Board of Directors, conducting elections, and arranging insurance coverage, as well as the Association's office lease. (2 Hrs. Month)

Chair: Sara J. Arhlen, C.P.M.
Phone: (714) 637-7307
E-mail: sarhlen@socal.rr.com

Committee Members:
Arthur Harwood
Carol S. Sigler
Ron Yaffee, C.P.M.

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Certification

This committee is responsible for activities designed to encourage and support members in the pursuit and attainment of their C.P.M. certification. This includes providing information related to the C.P.M. program, reporting on changes in the program and the presentation of C.P.M. certificates at NAPM-OC dinner meetings. (1 Hr. Month)

Chair: Merle W. Roberts, C.P.M.
Phone: (714) 840-3409
E-mail: merleroberts@earthlink.net

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Communications

The primary goal of this committee is to enhance the image of the purchasing profession and NAPM-OC. This is done by maintaining lines of communication with our members, the news media, inplant publications and other professional groups concerning the activities of the Association. We design and develop articles and news releases for the media about NAPM-OC activities. (2 Hrs. Month)

Chair: Stephen A. Kay, C.P.M.
Phone: (949) 465-6195
E-mail: skay@bigscreen.mea.com

Committee Members:
Christine E. Bozley
Alta Cardiff, C.P.M.,
Terri Okazaki, C.P.M.

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Educational Resources

The primary function of the Educational Resources Committee is to provide those engaged in Purchasing and Material Management with activities and opportunities for their personal and professional growth. This is done through a diversified and well balanced program of year-round educational seminars and workshops as well as interesting and educational dinner meeting programs. The annual June Forum is a full day educational conference. This event is also our venue for recognizing certificate recipients and graduates of Coastline's program in Purchasing and Materials Management. (4 Hrs. Month)

Chair: JoAnne K. Mungari, C.P.M.
Phone: (949) 250-2138
E-mail: mungari@astechmfg.com

Committee Members:
Sara Arhlen, C.P.M.
Bobbie Ascarate
Steve Bach, C.P.M.
Alta Cardiff, C.P.M.
Dianna Cowles, C.P.M.
Vicki Jennings, A.P.P.
Jane McComb, C.P.M.
Merle Roberts, C.P.M.
Mary Ann Webb

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Finance/Budget

The Finance Committee's primary responsibility is to assist the President in developing a balanced fiscal budget and ensuring appropriate financial records maintenance. The committee acts as a budget watchdog, making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding our financial performance. (1 Hr. Month)

Chair: George F. Nagy, C.P.M., A.P.P.
Phone: (714) 957-7139
E-mail: george_nagy@qscaudio.com

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The Forum   

The June Forum, now called “The Forum”, has been an NAPM-OC tradition for more than 40 years. Each year the committee is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of a multifaceted, full day educational seminar addressing current issues in the world of procurement/supply management. This event is the cornerstone of our continuing education program and is our venue for recognizing certificate recipients and graduates of the AA degree program in Purchasing and Materials Management. (2 1/2 Hrs. Month)

Chair: Bobbie Ascarate
Phone: (562) 590-0398
E-mail: consultrda@aol.com

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House   OPEN CHAIR 

This committee coordinates all of the arrangements for the regular monthly dinner meetings, including establishing the dinner menus, arranging for suitable dining and meeting rooms, and ensuring that necessary equipment is set up for each meeting. (2 Hrs. Month)

Chair: OPEN

Committee Members:
Henry Van

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Marketing

This committee provides both educational and professional products and services to customers in an effort to improve the marketing process and to reach more purchasing and material management professionals. The intent is to increase membership and general awareness of the educational opportunities and membership benefits available through our association (5-8 Hrs. Month)

Chair: Gloria Torres
Phone: 562-781-1177
E-mail: gtorres@phillipsind.com

Committee Members:
Rhonda L. LaFleur
Chrys C. Varnes, C.P.M.

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Membership

The Membership Committee plans and implements programs that will retain existing members and attract new members. This year it has enfolded the former Fellowship Committee and added responsibility for greeting new members, holding orientation meetings for new members and issuing badges. The committee surveys the market for potential members and establishes a recruitment program to educate them about the benefits of membership in NAPM-OC. (3 1/2 Hrs. Month)

Co-Chair: Reba J. Johnsen
Phone: (714) 444-1200 x 313
E-mail: rjohnsen@deltanet.com

Co-Chair: JoAnn Johnson, C.P.M.
Phone: (714) 672-0030
E-mail: jobie70@aol.com

Committee Members:
Norma G. Carberry
Mark Bird

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Website Committee

The Website Committee works with the webmaster to place the membership's online newsletter on the website each month, assure information placed on the website is accurate and timely, sells Corporate Sponsor and web links and charts a course for future projects involving the website. (5 Hrs. month)

Chair: Jill A. Alvarez, C.P.M., A.P.P.
E-mail: alvarezjill@cox.net

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Volunteer Coordinator

Mark Bird
Phone: (626) 450-6464
E-mail: mbird@vacco.com

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