President's Corner:

By Aric D. Wentz, A.P.P.

Welcome everyone to a new and exciting program year!

I'm truly looking forward to what we can achieve as an affiliate in 2008-2009.

The content of this message represents one of the new formats for NAPM-LV that we'd like to continue to refer to as our "Newsletter."

We hope it is more effective in reaching the membership and keeping them informed of our highlights.

The Board of Directors has met twice in the new program year and we're off to a great start.  We have several Professional Development Meetings booked already for this Fall, with more to confirm soon.  Some of the topics include business communication and the salesperson's perspective of supply management.

Our organization is also taking the lead in preparation for the CPSM certification.  Please be sure to note the exam/module review schedule in the last email.  The classes are sure to provide the same quality level of instruction that our members have come to expect from Pro-D/Certification Chair Jim Lichtenwalner.

In June and July, Board members also attended the ISM Leadership Training Workshops.  Thses events provided invaluable opportunities to benchmark with affiliates from across the US, as well as the most up-to-date guidance from ISM officials.  Topics covered included membership benefits, affiliate websites, and building academic relationships.

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and I'm looking forward to seeing you in September.