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November 21, 2007

National Association of Purchasing
Management - Virginia

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ISM Carolinas-Virginia and NAPM-Virginia Merger Update

The planned merger of ISM-CV and NAPM-VA is making great progress. The merger team that has been put together is working diligently on the potential infrastructure, processes, and legal qualifications. The merger team is composed of nine members plus any adhoc members as needed.

There are currently seven focus areas:

1. Executive Committee and Board of Directors
     • determine its composition
     • decide terms of offices
     • define duties
     • decide process by which they are elected

2. Constitution and By-Laws
     • create a document that includes a combination of both Affiliates into one
       Affiliate (compliant with ISM Policy)

3. Incorporation Documents
     • address the legal and financial aspects of being incorporated
     • complete necessary document revisions in order to end up with a single
       instrument
     • complete and file certain forms with the SEC to dissolve and establish
       a new organization

4. Central Office Location and Structure
     • decide where the Central Office will be located and what staffing will
       be required

5. Standing Committees and Affiliate Meetings
     • define what standing committees we will have after the merger, both at
       the Affiliate level and the Chapter level
     • also define where, what, when, and how the Affiliate meetings take
       place

6. Communications
     • define how we keep the membership of both Affiliates updated on the
       merger efforts, before and after the merger
     • determine what capabilities should be included with the new website

7. Finance
     • decide how we will do a budget
     • determine what input is needed and from whom
     • define what available finances there are to begin the merged group with
       interaction from chapter financial reporting, expenses, etc.

As you can see, there is a lot going on towards a merger of the two Affiliates. We have a timeline that will get us to completion by July 1, 2008. Between now and then we must complete all the action items within the above seven areas, including a new Board of Directors, Officers, and Affiliate Committee Chairpersons. Once the merger takes place, we will have nineteen chapters stretching from Virginia to Charleston, SC and have approximately 1800 members!

This is an exciting time for ISM-CV and NAPM-VA. We, the merger team, want to share our enthusiasm with all our members. Change and growth can be hard to work through, but in the end it will be worth the effort. C.S. Rice (President, ISM C-V) and I will continue to update you on the merger progress.

Wayne Cripe, C.P.M., A.P.P.
President, NAPM-VA

Upcoming Event

ISM-Carolinas/Virginia Winter Quarterly Conference
and Awards Banquet

December 6 & 7, 2007
Pinehurst Resort / Carolina Hotel

December 6, 2007
7:30-8:30 am	Registration Continental Breakfast, Coffee, Hot Tea, Assorted Soft Drinks
8:30-10:00 am	Best Negotiating Practices Workshop Thomas Wood, Watershed Associates, Inc. Sourcing and procurement professionals have access to a tremendous amount of data, analysis and tools in supplier negotiations. This workshop demonstrates how to leverage that information at the bargaining table to create and capture value, while building trust and enhancing relationships with critical suppliers. Watershed’s Best Negotiating Practices® workshops are substantive, skill building, and interactive, giving attendees the opportunity to learn from practice in relation to their work. The special session for ISM-Carolinas-Virginia on December 6, 2007 is designed for a large group of participants from ISM members who will learn through role playing, small group exercises, and the debrief of memorable scenes from Hollywood movie clips. Framework for negotiating Critical Best Negotiating Practices® Bargaining Preparation Information exchange and validation Common tactics Learn More: Download Southern Purchaser pdf
10:00-10:30 am	Break – Snacks
10:30-12:00 pm	Best Negotiating Practices Workshop Thomas Wood, Watershed Associates, Inc.
12:00-1:00 pm	Lunch on your own
1:00-3:00 pm	Best Negotiating Practices Workshop Thomas Wood, Watershed Associates, Inc.
3:00-3:30 pm	Break – Snacks
3:30-5:00 pm	Best Negotiating Practices Workshop Thomas Wood, Watershed Associates, Inc.
6:00-7:00 pm	Complimentary reception
7:00-8:30 pm	Dinner and Awards Banquet – Dinner tickets for conference attendees and their guests are available for $45.00 per person.
8:30-10:30 pm	The evening will conclude with a dance hosted by a local DJ.
December 7, 2007
7:00-8:00 am	President's Meeting
7:30-8:30 am	Registration Continental Breakfast, Coffee, Hot Tea, Assorted Soft Drinks
8:30-10:00 am	Low Cost Country Sourcing (LCCS) D. Steven Wade The race to source products and services in China, Southeast Asia, India, Eastern Europe and other low-cost countries continues, notwithstanding the recent controversies about product quality and consumer safety. The economic climate in the more industrialized regions of coastal China has provided a remarkable increase in the standard of living in those areas, and this in turn has fueled the push to inland China and other less developed regions. This economic growth is seen in urban and rural India, as well as other parts of the globe. This “LCCS” class looks at: The sourcing strategies proven to be successful. What new risks are companies assuming as they continue to look for lower costs and improved quality? How do successful companies perform supplier due diligence? How do IPOs (International Purchasing Offices) impact global sourcing decisions? This day-long course also provides insight into these topics as well as recurring issues around workforce development, back office operations, and call centers. One of the two short case studies focuses on off shoring vs. plant modernization, and the other case study looks at how one computer services company made the decision to offshore some of their engineering and design functions.
OR 8:30-10:00 am	C.P.M. REVIEW MODULE 1: The Purchasing Process Erv Lewis, C.P.M., Lewis & Associates This review course includes: Identifying Requirements; Preparation of Solicitations; Supplier Analysis; Contract Execution, Implementation and Adminstration.
10:00-10:30 am	Break – Snacks
10:30-12:00 pm	Low Cost Country Sourcing (LCCS) D. Steven Wade OR C.P.M. REVIEW MODULE 1: The Purchasing Process Erv Lewis, C.P.M., Lewis & Associates
12:00-1:00 pm	Lunch on your own
1:00-1:30 pm	ISM-CV General Business Meeting
1:30-3:00 pm	Low Cost Country Sourcing (LCCS) D. Steven Wade OR C.P.M. REVIEW MODULE 1: The Purchasing Process Erv Lewis, C.P.M., Lewis & Associates
3:00-3:30 pm	Break – Snacks
3:30-5:00 pm	Low Cost Country Sourcing (LCCS) D. Steven Wade OR C.P.M. REVIEW MODULE 1: The Purchasing Process Erv Lewis, C.P.M., Lewis & Associates

Conference Registration Deadline Extended: Friday, Nov. 30

Fees
	One Day	Two Days
Member	$125.00	$219.00
Non-Member	$240.00	$399.00

Registration: Download Southern Purchaser pdf

Pinehurst Hotel Reservation Deadline is Sunday, November 11, 2007. Reservation forms received after this date will be processed on a "space-available basis." Download Southern Purchaser pdf for additional information.

2007-2008 Board of Directors The Executive Committee is comprised of the President, First and Second Vice Presidents, Secretary/Treasurer and State Director	President Wayne Cripe, C.P.M., A.P.P. Coors Brewing Co. 540-289-8160 540-289-8111 Fax wayne.cripe@coors.com
First Vice President Jeannie J. Langnau, C.P.M., A.P.P. DuPont Teijin Films 804-530-4017 804-530-9868 Fax jeannie.j.langnau@usa.dupont.com	Second Vice President Tim A. Fesperman, C.P.M. Genworth Financial 804-484-7423 804-281-6310 Fax tim.fesperman@genworth.com
Secretary Sharon Twine-Gentry, CPPB, VCO City of Roanoke 540-853-2871 540-853-1513 Fax sharon_gentry@ci.roanoke.va.us	Treasurer Charles D. Meacham, C.P.M., A.P.P. Dominion Resources Services, Inc. 804-771-4760 866-302-5844 Fax charles.meacham@dom.com
Director Faith P. Mathews, C.P.M. Alcoa 804-281-2140 866-420-1299 Fax faith.mathews@alcoa.com	Director Heather M. Hall, C.P.M., VCO Montgomery County 540-394-2134 540-382-5783 Fax hallhm@montgomerycountyva.gov
Blue Ridge Chapter Director Stephen M. Mohn, C.P.M. Northrop Grumman 434-974-2885 434-974-2300 Fax Stephen.Mohn@sperry.ngc.com	New River Valley Chapter Director Vacant
Richmond Metro Chapter Director Steven Mark Hemmis, C.P.M. ChemTreat, Inc. 804-935-2147 804-965-6975 Fax steveh@chemtreat.com	Roanoke Chapter Director Vacant
Shenandoah Valley Chapter Director Ken Eichhorst Berryville Graphics 540-955-9604 Ken.eichhorst@bvgraphics.com	Membership Committee Chair Charles Tweed, C.P.M., A.P.P. Alstom Power Inc. 804-763-2349 804-796-9509 Fax cptweed1@yahoo.com
Chapter Presidents	Blue Ridge Chapter President Stephen M. Mohn, C.P.M. Northrop Grumman 434-974-2885 434-974-2300 Fax Stephen.Mohn@sperry.ngc.com
New River Valley Chapter President Debi Zedaker Montgomery County Public Schools 540-382-5112 dzedaker@mcps.org	Richmond Metro Chapter President Brenda J. Barber E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. 804-383-2124 804-383-5034 Fax brenda.j.barber@usa.dupont.com
Roanoke Chapter President Kaitlin D. Classey Salem Tools 540-378-3529 540-389-3625 Fax kclassey@salemtools.com	Shenandoah Valley Chapter President Ken Eichhorst Berryville Graphics 540-955-9604 540-955-9273 Fax Ken.eichhorst@bvgraphics.com

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