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“Serving our Members with purpose
and passion...”,
this month's President's Message
Dinner
Meeting Presentation for August will be "Navigating
Through Mergers, Acquisitions, & Re-Organizations"
Presented by Mark Trowbridge, C.P.M. &
Robert Dunn, C.P.M., M.B.A.
Senior Partners - Strategic Procurement Solutions
Spotlight
on Volunteers - This month we feature Mr. Richard
Arhlen, Honorary Member. Mr. Arhlen has contributed to the
success of NAPM-OC for 23 years.
President
George Nagy, C.P.M. represents NAPM-Orange County
at the ISM International Conference
& Educational Exhibit in Nashville
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As recipients of the
2002 Affiliate Excellence Award Orange County
is entitled to utilize the logo to the left on
its stationary and promotional materials.
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NAPM-OC
launches on-line payment and E-Commerce.
Members can now pay dues, register and pay for educational
offerings, special events and all other affiliate activities
on-line via NAPM-OC's secure website.
On-Line Storefront HERE.
What's
it all about?? Review the extra costs involved when
members fail to follow the Dinner Meeting reservation policy.
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Did
you know.............
that if you change jobs, addresses,
email or most other membership information you can personally
make the changes on our website by logging on and keying
the change/s - No Delays!!
Log in to Member Profile HERE
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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.
New/Upcoming
Satellite Seminars
October
23, 2003 - The Dynamics
of Supplier Relationships
February
5, 2004 - Logistics in
Supply Management
April
1, 2004 - Controlling
Costs by Controlling Your Inventory
June
10, 2004 - Improving Your
Role with Effective Project Management
Changes
have been made to the Associate Member
Program. Find out what the new requirements are.
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May
Meeting Memories
in pictures
Spotlight
Archive
Spotlight
on Volunteers Archive
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C.P.M.
Quiz
Test
Your Skills
Question:
A buyer does not
have a firm specification for
a needed service and the
requestor needs additional
information before finalizing
his requirements. What is the
best course of action for the
buyer?
A.
Allow the requestor to
select possible sources,
evaluate the proposals,
and select the supplier.
B. Perform a two-step bidding
process prior to awarding
the contract.
C. Issue a RFQ and make the
award based on proposals
received.
D. Get all the needed input
from one supplier, issue
an
RFQ, evaluate the
proposals and make the
award.
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News
Flash! News Flash!
No
Dinner Meeting in July
Next
Dinner Meeting is
Thursday, August 21, 2003
August's
Dinner Meeting will
be held at the
O.C. Airport Hilton
18800 MacArthur Blvd,
Irvine, CA (map)
Reservations
are required by noon on Monday,
August 18, 2003
Remember,
dinner is already included in your dues.
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Membership
Dues
in
NAPM-Orange County
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Regular
Membership
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Initially
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$270.00
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Each
year thereafter
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$250.00
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Associate
Membership
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Initially
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$230.00
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Each
year thereafter |
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$210.00
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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
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