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Presidents Message
June 2008

By: Gail Fuselier

Join us on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 for N.A.P.M. – Houston’s
eighty-eighth annual Installation of Officers.  In addition to installing
the new Officers, Board of Directors and Committee Chairs for
2008/2009 we will be honoring our present volunteers for all of their
time and hard work during the 2007/2008 program year.

This will be an excellent opportunity for you to meet the new Board
and Committee Chairs as well as say thank you to our existing Board.
The music, dinner and entertaining speaker promise to make for a
pleasant, relaxing evening.

Social hour begins at 5:00 pm so please plan to attend.

Gail Fuselier
Incoming President
mfuseli@citgo.com
832-486-4978


 

General Meeting June 10, 2008
Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel
3000 North Loop West
Houston, Texas 77092
(I45 to 610 to T. C. Jester Exit-Hotel on Right)

$27 Reservations Required by
Thursday 06/05/08 5:00 PM
email napmhou@earthlink.net
to reserve your seat.

Dinner cost is $27.00 with reservation, $30.00 at the door without reservation.

5:00 PM Social Mixer

 6:00 PM Dinner: Menu

7:00 PM Program:

88th Annual Installation of Officers

Presentation of the James O. Cox Award

Keynote: Speaker
      Frank King
      Corporate Comedian
      Program Information

 

8:30 PM Adjourn

 

 

2008 NAPM Golf Tournament
“SOLD OUT - GREAT SUCCESS”

Years have passed since we could say “Sold Out” for NAPM-Houston Inc.
fundraisers and this year we have been very fortunate that both fundraiser events;
the Supplier Expo and the Golf Tournament were sold out days in advance of the
events. This was possible thanks to the great support of the sponsors, suppliers and
NAPM members that stepped up to the plate or better said: to the Tee Box or Exhibition
Table that we enjoyed an excellent fundraising year that will help our organization
education activities.

For the golf tournament the weather forecast was for a sunny day, but like everything
related to weather is unpredictable we had some rain. Those 15 to 20 minutes of rain
didn’t diminish the golfers’ enthusiasm for the game in fact they helped add a little spice
in the game.

Approximately 296 golfers showed up to the Cypresswood Golf Club for the tournament
on Thursday, May 22. There was no room to spare on both the Cypress and Creek
courses.

There is no better way to close a golf tournament than spending some time with your
golf buddies having a delicious Texas style BBQ meal, a raffle and an award ceremony
where prizes were handed out to the best teams, to the longest drive and to the shot
closest to pin.

You can see the pictures of the event in the NAPM-Houston website, www.napmhou.org
We want to thank all the NAPM members that made this event possible.

 
2008 Student Research Paper Competition
By: Phillip Ellison, MBA, C.P.M.

Our many thanks to the 10 judges for reviewing and scoring the papers
submitted this year for our competition. We had several excellent papers this
year and as always, it was a challenge choosing a winner. The following
winners were selected based on originality, insight, organization, clarity of
presentation and format.

Congratulations to the winners and we look forward to great things from each of you.

1st Place   Michael Craig                Global Category Management                 $500.00
2nd Place  Daniel Sylvester             Lean Supply Chain Management            $300.00
3rd Place   Bobby Perez                 Wal-Mart, Supply Chain Management     $100.00
3rd Place   Claudia Garcia            Sourcing Strategies                                 $100.00
  (Tie Third Place)

 

Corporate Advocate of the Year Award
Presented to Marian T. Nimon, C.P.M.

The Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA) presented Marian
Nimon, C.P.M. with the 2008 Corporate Advocate of the Year award at
the annual WBEA EXPO, which took place May 22nd.  This award recognizes
the individual corporate member who has provided exceptional support to women
business development and the WBEA.  Consideration for the award included
support of women-owned businesses through WBEA activities; WBEA committee
involvement; assistance to Women-Owned Businesses (WBEs), including mentoring
and coaching; and promotion and support of WBEs.   Marian is the Associate
Director of the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and Federal Small Business
Program at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.  She has received
numerous awards and recognitions for her exceptional support of minority and
women-owned businesses.

 
 
Upcoming Seminars

You can view all upcoming seminar & registration information on our 2008 Seminar page by clicking here.


 
   
10/16/08
Thursday

ISM Satellite
 Seminar
 		 Applying Lean Concepts in Supply Management
Hosted By: NAPM Houston & Aramco Services Company

A growing number of companies are discovering the value of
implementing lean processes, enabling them to focus on actions
that create value and eliminate activities that represent waste in
systems, processes, procedures and practices. Whether you are
in a services or manufacturing environment, learn how "lean" can
boost your continuous improvement efforts, reduce cycle times,
cut costs and improve delivery times. This program will explore the
benefits and challenges in making the transformation to a lean
organization.

 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (Please arrive around 8:15 AM for sign-in)
Program Length: 4 Hours (There will be a 30 Minute break starting at 11:00 AM)
Location:
Aramco Services Company Auditorium, 9009 West Loop South, Houston. TX 77096
Cost: No Charge

Security measures at Aramco Services Company require advance registration,
if you are not registered you will not be able to attend.

Upon sign-in on the morning of the seminar you will be required to present
two (2) forms of picture ID and show proof of company and / or student affiliation.

To Register Contact: Dora Valdez , email: da.valdez@aramcoservices.com
Phone: (713)-432-4174 / Fax (713)-432-8402
 

Complete Listing Of Our Professional Development Seminars & Registration Information
Click here for the complete list of upcoming seminars
 

June - August Awards
By: Michael King, C.P.M,  Awards Committee Chair

Please join me in congratulating the following members on receiving their tenures
at the May 13,, 2008 general meeting.
June  2008

20 Years
 Kathy E. Silverberg, C.P.M., A.P.P.

 August  2008

5 Years
 Gunther Scheib, C.P.M.
 Kim D. Norman
Ralph A. Lopez
Richard A. Liliedahl

20 Years
 Jack Kardow, C.P.M.
W. Gary Lyon, C.P.M., A.P.P.

Perfect Attendance Awards

Each May NAPM Houston recognizes those members who have made it to each
month’s general meeting with a gift for their dedication.  Whether their dedication is
actually to the great food served each month, the fantastic speakers, or simply to
meet up with friends and fellow professionals, please join us this month as we present
them with a gift for their perfect attendance and dedication

2007 - 2008 Perfect Attendance Recipients

 Clark Alexander
Sarah Ansley
Yolanda Barraza
Bruce Bernhoft
Sharon  Brauner
Christy Cox
Elayne  Duncan
Gail Fuselier
Carleen Glasgow Stocco
Hernan Gutierrez
Norman Ho
Guy Humphrey, Jr.
Michael  King
Mark Langley
Matthew Meyer
Richard Moschitto
Laurie Oberhoff
Kathy Silverberg
Sheila Smith
Michael  Valant
Edward  Wahowski
Narcy Wimberley
 
 

Membership Activities Committee
N.A.P.M. – Houston, Inc.  Welcomes Our Newest Members!
The following 25 New Members were approved by the Board of Directors during the
May 13, 2008 board meeting. Join us in welcoming our newest members.

Robi Bowman              
Paul Brawn                  Hewlett Packard
H. Ted Buehring           Seatrax, Inc.
Gerry Burns                 
Stacey Campbell          
Norma A. Cantu           Hydril, LLC
Dulce Contreras           Hydril, LLC
Andrew Correa             Hydril, LLC
Sherry Davis                Hydril, LLC
Precella DeRojas          Student
David Ellis                   
Troy Gilson                  Fluor Corp.
Kristy O’Canas             Student
Enrique Pacheco, CPM General Motors
Mayur Patel                  Waste M
Troy Small                    Glazier Foods
Brian Soika                   Rice University
Donald Stallings            Goodman Manufacturing
Linda Strauss               BP
Doug Svitchan              Goodman Manufacturing
Ole Theil                      Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
MarySue Williams         Cypress Fairbanks ISD
Gail Peacock Wollam    State Oil
Tara Young-Grider        Jacobs Engineering
 

School Partnership Committee Update
By Debbie Newman

What a busy and great year it has been for the School Partnership Committee!

During September we invited the school principals from our adopted schools to join
us at our Sept dinner meeting. Sue Bargaleski, Principal of Scarborough and Monique
Smith, Assistant Principal at Patrick Henry attended and the Patrick Henry Mariachi Band
performed prior to the meeting.

NAPM Houston collected school supplies including hundreds of boxes of crayons,
more than 20 boxes of binders, thousands of pens & pencils, boxes of spiral notebooks
& pocket folders, notebook paper, glue, rulers etc.

In November groceries and $90 for holiday food baskets were collected for needy
student families.

During January & February several members donated binders, schools supplies,
large calendars, used office supplies, craft supplies, party favors, etc.

During April & May the committee worked with the schools to support yearend events;
and assisted Patrick Henry and Scarborough with the purchase of special t-shirts for
TAKS test week.  We helped identify a very competitive price, found a corporate donor
for part of the cost and the Committee made a donation to pay for freight, artwork, etc.
NAPM Houston also donated $75 for refreshments at the Patrick Henry 8th Grade Dance
and $50 for refreshments at the Patrick Henry May 15th 6th & 7th Grade Field Day and $50
for refreshments at the Patrick Henry 8th Grade Field Day.  In addition $75 for
Scarborough year end awards (honor roll, perfect attendance, etc.) and donated $50 for
refreshments at the Scarborough Year End Recognition ceremonies were contributed.  The
Committee also contributed $46 for Scarborough summer school attendance awards.

NAPM Houston is making a difference in the lives of many students at our adopted schools
and we wouldn’t be able to without the ongoing support of our members and the Board.
Your support has been greatly appreciated. It has been an honor and a privilege to chair
the School Partnership Committee for the past several years.  Please extend your support
to the new 2008 / 2009 committee chair and our adopted schools.
 

CERTIFICATION UPDATE

CPSM Computer-Based Exams Are Here!

ISM now accepts online registrations for CPSM Exams! The exams can be scheduled
and taken at Pearson VUE professional test centers worldwide beginning June 2, 2008
or any available testing time that meets your needs.

Just go to www.ism.ws. Select Professional Credentials, then Certified Professional in
Supply Management and Register for CPSM Exams. First register your exam(s) with
ISM, then you will receive an email confirmation that will include the Pearson Vue link to
schedule your exam. You will be able to schedule your appointment(s) within 24 hours or
less of receiving this confirmation. Exam registrations are valid for one year.

For any questions on the CPSM program, call ISM Customer Service at 480-752-6276
or 800-888-6276, extension 401or email certification@ism.ws .

The ISM Professional Series is Now Available

The ISM Professional Series, a 3-book series crucial to studying for the CPSM is now
available for sale. You may find it at www.ism.ws; select Products, then CPSM Study
Materials or you may call ISM Customer Service at 480-752-6276 or 800-888-6276,
ext. 401.

Last Chance to Register for C.P.M. Exams – December 31, 2008

The last day to register exams for the C.P.M. is December 31, 2008. Don't wait. Order the
study materials you need now as some items are only available while quantities last. Once
you register with ISM, make sure to promptly schedule your exams to allow time for retaking
any modules.

For any questions on the C.P.M. program, call ISM Customer Service at 480-752-6276
or 800-888-6276, extension 401 or email certification@ism.ws
 

CPSM Train-the-Trainer Program to Debut

 Help others study and prepare to earn the profession’s latest professional
credential — the CPSM.

 (TEMPE, Ariz.) April 30, 2008 — Registration is now available for those interested
in helping others prepare for the CPSM Exam by participating in Institute for Supply
Management™’s unique Train-the-Trainer Program. Each program will briefly review
the CPSM Exam development and then showcase content surrounding the exam, with
review questions, case studies and sample questions for each task.

The CPSM Train-the-Trainer Program will feature CPSM training materials (courseware)
for participants to use in designing and teaching CPSM review programs, and will train
participants on how to help others prepare for the CPSM Exam. The courseware includes
all teaching preparations and materials that can be used when developing and delivering
CPSM review programs. Train-the-Trainer two-day programs will take place in the spring
and summer of 2008.

Those who attend and register for the 2008 CPSM Train-the-Trainer program will receive:

* Comprehensive instructor manual/teaching guide with detailed information and teaching
notes about each task in the CPSM Exam specification

* Review questions
* Case studies
* Sample questions formatted similar to exam questions
* Access to digital copies of all PowerPoint slides needed for the program
* Comprehensive participant manual to be used for those attending the courses you instruct
* Permission to copy as many participant manuals as you need when teaching the program
* Listing on ISM’s Web site indicating that you attended the Train-the-Trainer program
(must attend the full two-day program to be included)

To see dates available and to register, log on to www.ism.ws, select Education — Seminars,
Conferences, then Seminars, then Public Seminars and scroll down to select CPSM Train-
the-Trainer: Review Instructor Courseware Program offerings. The CPSM Study Guide is
required to participate in this program.

As the largest supply management institute in the world, the mission of Institute for Supply
Management™ (ISM) is to lead supply management. By executing and extending its
mission through education, research, standards of excellence, influence building and
information dissemination — including the renowned monthly ISM Report On Business®
— ISM continues to extend the global impact of supply management. ISM is proud to
recognize professional excellence in supply management with awards such as the ISM R.
Gene Richter Awards for Leadership and Innovation in Supply Management and the J.
Shipman Gold Medal Award. ISM's membership base includes more than 40,000 supply
management professionals in 75 countries. Supply management professionals are
responsible for trillions of dollars in the purchases of products and services annually. ISM is
a member of the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM).

 

News And Notes
By Kim Wren  - Vice President


If you have ‘news’ or ‘notables,

Contact:


Kim Wren
Amegy Bank N.A.
Phone:(713)-232-2134
FAX:(713)-232-3603
email:   kim.wren@amerybank.com

 

NAPM Houston - Houston Business Survey
By Mike Valant C.P.M., A.P.P.

NAPM – Houston Business Survey needs you!  Please take this special
opportunity to share your company’s business activities within the Houston Economy.
The NAPM – Houston Business Survey is sent directly to the Dallas Federal Reserve,
multiple News Services, Economic Groups and plus several local companies pay us
for the report.

You are not giving any company specific details, but reporting ups or downs in
Sales, Production, Employment, Purchases, Price Up or down, Lead Times,
Finished Goods Inventory and comments if desired.  The ONLY person that knows
who is submitting and what is submitted individually is myself.

Your company confidentially is strictly controlled.  Please join your fellow
Purchasing Professionals who complete this monthly survey.

Contact Mike Valant, C.P.M. at Mike.Valant@hp.com or 281 518-8575 now!!! 

Click here for the latest NAPM Houston Business Report

 

 

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