President's
Message
The President’s Message - 3rd Quarter 2008
Welcome to the new NAPM-Arizona year. The new Board of Directors were voted on and approved in May. Your new board is excited to represent your interests this year. I’m sure you’ll welcome and support your new board members and let our chapter continue to grow in the years to come.
We begin an exciting new year with high interest in ISM’s Certified Professional in Supply Management certification. The CPSM pilot test program sponsored by NAPM-AZ was held in February and March at ISM headquarters in Tempe. The testing program was officially rolled out at the 93rd ISM Annual International Conference and Educational Exhibit in May in St. Louis, Missouri. There are over 400 new CPSMs granted to date with numerous people in the Phoenix area.
The first CPSM was presented to Michael Haynes at the June NAPM-AZ meeting by ISM headquarters staff. How nice to be number one! The CPSM exam is available for computer-based testing through Pearson View. ISM is currently translating the exam into Korean with Japan as the next target for translation.
NAPM-AZ also sponsored a pilot bridge exam for qualified applicants held in August, 2008. Train the Trainer classes are being offered in September at ISM in Tempe at no cost. Comprehensive training and courseware for the CPSM exams will be given to attendees at no cost in the Train the Trainer classes.
ISM’s Board of Directors adopted several changes during the year, some were as follows:
Changed the name of the Certification Committee to Professional Credential Committee
Name change for the Committee on Social Responsibility to the Committee on Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Recognition of supporting local affiliates by presenting, mentoring and encouraging employee participation
Granted affiliate status to ISM-China
Approved ISM’s international expansion recommendations
Each year your NAPM-AZ board holds a planning session to brainstorm ideas and best practices. We try to determine best-in-class performance using other affiliates as a benchmark to see where we stand among our peers. The planning session allows process improvements to ensure each member receives top value. We listen to your feedback and discuss ways to enhance your membership each month. Some of our top goals from the annual planning session for 2008-2009 are
Hold a joint meeting with APICS
Benchmark other affiliate’s best practices for adoption
Target a membership drive to local firms
Develop networking opportunities
Recognition of member achievements and successes
Retain current membership
Create an educational year to allow you to lead within supply management
Showcase a local company site tour for members in 2009
This would not have been possible without your NAPM-Arizona Board of Directors. Your new Board are members who graciously volunteer their time for the improvement of our organization. We appreciate your continued support with membership in NAPM-Arizona. We look forward to seeing you all throughout the upcoming year at our monthly meetings.
Best regards,
Sheryl Hand C.P.M, MBA
President
2008-2009
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