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NAPM-Lehigh Valley, Inc. 

2008 SUMMER NEWSLETTER

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.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEETING 

Date:   MONDAY, September 29, 2008

Location:       Green Pond Country Club

                              Bethlehem, PA  610-253-2505

Pre Dinner Presentation:        5:30-6:30 pm

Dinner:                                      6:30-7:15 pm

 After Dinner Presentation:      7:15-7:45 pm

This is our first meeting of the 2008 - 2009 year.  Save this date.  

Pre Dinner Presentation:  Professional Certification - Jim Lichtenwalner

After Dinner Presentation:  The Salesperson's Perspective of the Supply Management Professional - John Powell - Graphic Packaging International

If you wish to make a reservation at this time, please

respond to linda.rider@mineralstech.com

or phone 610-882-8671 or fax 610-882-1166

Cost:       Members – no charge

Guest - $25            Students - $10

Checks payable to NAPM-LV

Directions to Green Pond CC:

From Allentown :  Take Rt 22 East to Rt 33 South.  Exit Rt 33 at William Penn Highway.  Bear right at bottom of exit ramp onto William Penn Highway.  Follow William Penn Highway approximately ½ mile to Farmersville Road (Skating rink or Moyer Lumber Company on the left-hand side is a landmark).  Turn right onto Farmersville road and follow for 1/4 mile.  The entrance to Green Pond Country Club is on your right.pany on the left-hand side is a landmark).  Turn right onto Farmersville road and follow for 1/4 mile.  The entrance to Green Pond is on your right. 

SATELLITE SEMINARS

Dates and Topics for ISM's 2008-2009 Satellite Seminars are as follows:

  • Thursday, October 16, 2008 - Applying Lean Concepts in Supply Management
  • Thursday, April 23, 2009 - Preparing to Negotiate On-Shore and Offshore
  • Thursday, June 4, 2009 - Talent and Career Management for Supply Professionals

For more information regarding Satellite Seminars, contact:  Jim Lichtenwalner at:  jflichtenwalner@pplweb.com  

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