MARCH 18, 2004
NAPM-OC Dinner Meeting

Dinner Meeting Presentation

Are You involved in... "The Passionate Pursuit of Professionalism" Presented by Merle W. Roberts, C.P.M. Perpetual Frontiers

	What is professionalism?
	Does professionalism add value?
	How do I get professionalism?
	What does professionalism cost?
	Is professionalism a journey or a destination?
	What are the attributes of a professional?

This program will highlight the importance of professionalism and offer answers to the most frequently asked questions on the subject. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a rookie in the field, this session will provide a hands-on approach for achieving a new level of professionalism. It will include a discussion of the meaning of professionalism, a review of the attributes of true professionals and a sure-fire methodology for improving your performance as a professional. If you've seen Merle W. Roberts, C.P.M. speak before you don't need convincing, if you haven't, you don't want to miss this opportunity. Don't be left out, make your dinner reservation early; this program is a sure winner.

BIOGRAPHY

Merle W. Roberts, C.P.M. is the Founder and President of Perpetual Frontiers - a management consulting firm specializing in professional development training for the purchasing and supply management profession. Mr. Roberts earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Management at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA and has over twenty-five years of experience in Purchasing and Supply Management. He has been an Associate Professor in the Purchasing and Supply Management program at Coastline Community College since 1981 and has taught for CSU-Dominguez Hills, UC-Riverside, and Fullerton College. He is the author of ISM's C.P.M. Review Course Module 4: Management - A Self-Study Workbook, a contributing author of ISM's C.P.M. Study Guide and a member of the C.P.M. item writing and review committee.

He is a past President of the National Association of Purchasing Management - Orange County and has served as their Certification Chairman since 1981. He has been providing guidance and training seminars for C.P.M. Candidates for more than twenty years. He has received recognition and awards over the years for his outstanding work in the area of professional development - including being named the "Professional Development Person-of-the-Year" for 1985, "Member of the Year" for 1993 and the "Leadership Award" recipient for 1994 by the National Association of Purchasing Management - Orange County. In September of 1993, he was recognized as one of the "Top Nine Purchasing Professionals in America" by Electronic Buyers' News.

He has presented over 600 full-day seminars on a variety of topics including: C.P.M. Exam Preparation, Negotiation, Fundamentals of Purchasing, Cost Management, Cost Reduction Strategies, World Class Supply Management, and Buying Services Effectively.

Merle W. Roberts, C.P.M.	Tel: 714-840-3409
16241 Typhoon Lane	Fax: 714-840-2528
Huntington Beach, CA 92649	E-Mail: merleroberts@earthlink.net