“Serving our Members with purpose and passion...”,
this month's President's Message

January's Dinner Meeting is being held at Parker Hannifin Aerospace in Irvine (map) on Wednesday, January 15, 2003. Due to security precautions RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED for this dinner meeting. Reservations must be made by noon on Wednesday January 8, 2003. Plant tours will be available. The Presentation is "Lean Organizations".

Spotlight on Volunteers - This month we spotlight NAPM-OC's Secretary, Joe Polance, C.P.M.

Find out about NAPM-OC participation at the KOCE December 9th fund raising event

Executive of the Year will be presented at the March 20, 2003 Dinner Meeting. Nominations must be received by February 28, 2003

Salute to Suppliers - nominate your favorite supplier. Presentation will be made at the April 17, 2003 Dinner Meeting. The deadline for nominations are February 17, 2003.

New Program offering Rewards and Recognition for first ten members who pass C.P.M. Test Module in 2003

Corporate Outreach Program - The Marketing Committee is offering businesses the opportunity to have NAPM-OC representatives meet with supply management departments to discuss supply management concepts and the benefits of membership.

Call for Presentations - New NAPM-OC program offering an opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with fellow NAPM-OC members

New Workshops presented
by Nahabit and Associates,

• February 25 - Legal Aspects of Purchasing
• February 26 - Contracts: Reading, Writing and Negotiating
• March 17 - Essentials for the Planner

• March 18 - Essentials for the Buyer

2003 Forum Committee begins planning. Find out more HERE.

Changes have been made to the Associate Member Program. Find out what the new requirements are.

December Reflections

Spotlight Archive

Spotlight on Volunteers Archive

C.P.M. Quiz

  Test Your Skills

  Question: When a
  corporation has limited
  cash available, which of
  the following actions can
  Purchasing initiate to help
  reduce the need for cash?

  I. Negotiate extended
  payment terms

  II. Work with planning to
  reduce order quantities
  wherever possible without
  negatively impacting
  production

  III. Review open purchase
  orders to assess whether
  there are any orders that
  can be cancelled or
  delayed.

  A. I only
  B. III only
  C. I, II and III
  D. I and II only
      

New procedure for obtaining C.P.M. Certification Starting January 1, 2002

C.P.M./A.P.P. Exam 2002 Structure and Make Up

Coastline Community College - Classes for the Supply Management Certificate of Achievement

Local College Certificate Programs

Local College Information

2003 Educational Resources Calendar

News Flash! News Flash!

January's Dinner Meeting will be held on Wedneday,
January 15th at Parker Hannifin Aerospace
(14300 Alton Pkwy, Irvine)

Reservations are required by noon on Wednesday,
January 8, 2003

Seating is limited
- Reserve Early -

Presentation will be on
"Lean Organizations"

The schedule starts at
5:00 P.M.

Remember, dinner is already included in your dues.

Call for Presentations - Presentations will be made at the March 20, 2003 Dinner Meeting

Work Related problems?

Why not start at these
handy, helpful websites?

www.ism.ws

and

www.napmoc.org

Corporate Sponsor Program
Find out more here

NAPM-OC Volunteer Job Openings - Your association is run and managed by volunteers. We need your help. Find out what positions are available in NAPM-OC.

Professional Development Seminars and Workshops

2003 Educational Resources Calendar

NAPM-OC Library

Membership Dues
in
NAPM-Orange County

Regular Membership

Initially

$270.00

Each year thereafter

$250.00

Associate Membership

Initially

$230.00

$210.00

Both types/rates are prorated on our membership application based upon our association year of July 1 through June 30 each year. Print an application for a friend here

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

Job Opportunities

Job Seeker's Websites
A few websites for career and employment information