Blue Ridge Chapter of ISM-Carolinas-Virginia, Inc.

2008 – 2009
Board of Directors

President
Stephen M. Mohn, C.P.M.
Northrop Grumman
Subcontract Administrator
Charlottesville, VA
434-974-2885
434-974-2300 Fax

Vice President
Deanna L. Smith, C.P.M., CPIM
Merck & Co., Inc.
Purchasing Manager
Elkton, VA
540-298-5784
540-298-5655 Fax

Secretary / Treasurer
Wanda Welcher, C.P.M.
Virginia Dept of Transportation
District Procurement Mgr
Staunton, VA
540-332-7848
540-332-7276 Fax

Membership
Jean Stickley
InterChange Group, Inc.
Harrisonburg, VA
540-433-1900

Professional Development
Keith J. Van Benschoten
InterChange Group, Inc.
Vice President of Operations
Harrisonburg, VA
540-433-1900
540-442-1632 Fax

Programs
Deanna L. Smith, C.P.M., CPIM
Merck & Co., Inc.
Purchasing Manager
Elkton, VA
540-298-5784
540-298-5655 Fax

Public Relations
Keith J. Van Benschoten
InterChange Group, Inc.
Vice President of Operations
Harrisonburg, VA
540-433-1900
540-442-1632 Fax

January Professional Development Meeting

When
January 29, 2009
5:30 - 6:00 - Networking
6:00 - 6:30 - Dinner
6:30 - 7:45 – Presentation
7:45 Adjourn

The Blue Ridge Chapters of APICS & ISM Present
Becoming a Champion of Change!

Presented by
Maryanne Ross, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP

All too often change techniques focus on adaptability and quick response. A preferred environment in Lean Initiatives is one in which we execute proactively. This presentation is intended to develop leaders who can drive sustainable change within themselves and their organizations.

Participants will learn:

How to move from a reactive to a proactive environment!
How to break rules and make their own!
How to invent, innovate and inspire!

Location
Merck’s Stonewall Plant
2778 S. Eastside Hwy, Elkton, VA 22827
(2 miles south of Elkton on Rt. 340)

Directions
From Harrisonburg

Take Rt. 33 east to McGaheysville.

Turn right at the stoplight onto Island Ford Rd.

Turn left onto Rt. 340 (S. Eastside Hwy.) Merck is on the left (2nd entrance).

Enter the main parking lot at the "Merck – Stonewall" sign off Rt. 340.

Enter the large 3-story brick building with glass front, and wait in the lobby. It would be great if everyone could arrive by 5:45pm.

Cost
Approx $12 per person, we will be dining in Merck’s cafeteria

IMPORTANT: You MUST RSVP by COB Tuesday, January 27, 2009, or you will not be allowed into Merck. Merck’s security procedures require advance notification of all visitors.

Registration
Contact Steve Mohn (434-974-2885) or
no later than Tuesday, January 27, 2009.