May Educational Speaker Series and Membership Networking Meeting Highlighted Technology Issues
The May 19th
Educational Speaker Series and Membership Networking Meeting had several
highlights.
First off
Jerry Sales and Gary Lemmons were presented plaques of appreciation for their
services as Presidents of the Affiliate. Gary
also presented the perpetual plaque of Presidents to the incoming President/CEO
Kevin Nolan.
For the
second time this membership year the Affiliate held its monthly meeting during
the lunch period. Many of those who attended did so because of the change in
meeting time. We should expect to see more luncheon meetings in the future. The
schedule for the 2009 2010 year will remain the same a previous years (3rd
Tuesday of the month) September thru May (with the exception being December and
a month of a plant tour). The membership will be notified of the plant tour
schedule in advance.
According
to our By-Laws the installation of the 2009 - 2010 board or directors was
conducted during the May meeting. This requirement was conducted by Jerry
Sales, Past President of NAPM-Memphis, Inc. The new Board of Directors are:
President/CEO
Kevin Nolan, CPSM, C.P.M.
VP / President Elect OPEN
VP Administration Dan Dancy
VP Finance / CFO Iris Holloway
VP Affiliate Support & Immediate Past President A. Gary Lemmons, C.P.M.
VP Logistics Russ Bennett, C.P.M.
VP Membership Greg Kissell, C.P.M., A.P.P.
VP Communications / Website Committee Chair Mike Babineaux, C.P.M., A.P.P.
VP Human Resources Jim Nabors, C.P.M.
VP Professional Development Josh Tate, C.P.M.
VP Marketing / Public Relations Jesbhir Nandha
Director Pamela Hiss, C.P.M., A.P.P.
Director Diversity Program - Maurice Morgan
Director Special Events OPEN
If any
members are interested in leadership positions with NAPM-Memphis, Inc. please
contact Kevin Nolan.
Our
Discussion Leader for the meeting was Mr.
Greg Lane, President and CEO of Graphics &
Motion, Inc. Mr. Lane spoke to the membership about internet tools, technology
and trends. He explained the benefits and pitfalls of certain social sites such
as Facebook and Linkedin. He also described Twitter and its purpose. During the
presentation he facilitated a discussion of these issues and others that the
audience had an interest in understanding.
2008 Salary Survey Now Available
ISM surveyed supply
management professionals during January and February 2009 to determine average
salaries in the supply management profession. This report presents the results
of that survey based upon salaries earned during the 2008 calendar year.
Summary information is reported here. The full report is
available online to members of ISM. The full report provides breakdowns of salary
by job title, years of experience, education level, certification status,
buying responsibility, state of residency and other factors. Demographic
information on the respondents is also reported.
Non-members who would
like to view the entire report can join ISM or can purchase the detailed report
for $199.
To access the full
14-page report available to members click here
or paste this URL into your browser: http://www.ism.ws/pubs/ismmag/ismarticle.cfm?itemnumber=19226
8th Annual NAPM-Memphis/Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament slated for September 14th
Please mark September 14th on your calendar for the 8th annual NAPM-Memphis, Inc. / Ronald
McDonald House Charities golf tournament at Memphis National Golf
Club. The format will be a 4-man scramble with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. There will be door,
long-drive and closest to the pin prizes as well as a "shot" at $500.Breakfast (sausage and
bisquits) as well as a buffet lunch is included in your green fee. Non-alcoholic drinks will be
provided and alcoholic beverages can be purchased on the course.
Ronald McDonald House of Memphis
provides a home-away-from-home for children (and families) with catastrophic
illnesses being treated at St Jude. RMH receives no financial assistance from
St Jude so they are totally dependent upon the donations of individuals,
corporations and fund-raisers such as this. Because of your support and
generosity, this event has delivered over $50,000 to date.
If you or your company can donate
prizes or provide sponsorship of any level, it will be deeply appreciated. We
again need your support for another successful event. You do not need to send
in a form (yet) but please indicate if you plan on participating and your level
(below) of support.
1. Corporate Sponsorship (Includes (4) Green
Fees) $1,000
We're pushing for at least 30 teams
this year. Can we depend on you sponsoring a team(s) in 2009? Please let us know your intent as we are trying
to get an estimate for the
course and for
gift planning.
Also, if you have any suppliers, friends, relatives or
others you (or
we) can solicit for
sponsorship or participation, we would be happy if you would share that
information with us. We really want to break the $10k barrier for RMH this year
and need your help to accomplish this goal.
Looking forward to seeing you
there,
A. Gary Lemmons,
C.P.M. Golf Committee Chair NAPM-Memphis, Inc. Phone:
901-381-2219
NAPM-Memphis is a not-for-profit corporation organized
and operated not for pecuniary profit, but exclusively for educational purposes
within the meaning of Section (501 (c)(3)) of the Internal Revenue Code
(hereinafter referred to as the Code), and in the connection, the purposes for
which NAPM-Memphis shall be organized and operated are as follows:
Members of the Institute for Supply Management are recognized world class professionals. ISM and its affiliates serve as centers of excellence in establishing and maintaining best-in-class professional standards of competency and conduct for its members, and matters pertaining to research, education, and certification.
ISM's Annual Conference
Future
Conference Dates
If you had to miss this year's Conference in Charlotte, you won't want to
miss next year's Conference! Make plans now to attend ISM's 95th Annual
International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit and set aside the dates for future ISM Conferences:
2010: April 25-28 San Diego, CA
2011: May 15-18 Kissimmee, FL (Orlando)
2012: May 6-9 Baltimore, MD
2013: April 28-May 1 Grapevine, TX (Dallas)
For more information on ISM Conferences and programs, click here.
ISM Satellite Seminar Schedule Announcement
For your planning purposes the following are the ISM Satellite Seminars planned for 2009 & 2010
The NAPM-Memphis affiliate of the Institute for Supply Management intends to award two (2) $500.00 scholarships each year to qualified applicants.
The purpose of these awards is to encourage and support outstanding academics in supply management by those students who show promise in these areas and to encourage the training of supply management professionals for eventual employment in the field and this region.
Scholarship Award Guidelines & Application link>>
History of NAPM Memphis: 1944 to Present
The original group of purchasing practitioners convened at some time during the early years of World War II and called themselves the Shelby County Purchasing Agents Association. Records indicate that the majority of those members were women, apparently because of the war. The first president of this group was H. R. (Pappy) Graves of the National Fireworks Company. click here for a complete timeline of the development of the NAPM Memphis affiliate
Past Presidents and Charter Members of NAPM-Memphis, Inc.
Memphis Association of Purchasing Agents (M.A.P.A.) CHARTER MEMBERS
