Asheville Chapter

ISM is a progressive association with a mission to provide national and international leadership in purchasing and materials management, particularly in the areas of education, research and standards of excellence.

December Professional Development Meeting
Bosses Night

Happy Holidays Networking and Open Discussion

When
Tuesday
December 9, 2008
Registration 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Dinner/Program 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM

Where
TBA

Cost $20 (meal and meeting)

Registration
TBA

Message from the President

Dear Purchasing Colleagues and Associates:

First, I would like to congratulate William Myers, III, on achieving Lifetime C.P.M. Certification. This achievement reflects upon many years of dedication to the Purchasing profession and one of personal growth and development through the pursuit of continued education.

Change. This word remains affixed in my mind after many months of political campaigning and even now after the election of the country's 44th President. What is change? According to Webster's Thesaurus. Change is defined as to alter, modify, make different, shift, reorganize, exchange, replace or, even revolutionize. This one word, with it's many meanings, is exciting for me personally as it suggests that life should never be uneventful and filled with compliancy. But, should be something which provides on a daily basis the opportunity for experiencing new beginnings, to learn something new, make a new friend, and to always experience life to it's fullest.

With this thought in mind, I invite you to experience a new change by joining and participating with the Asheville Chapter, of ISM-CV, next Tuesday, November 11th. Our guest speaker will be Raymond Owens of the Federal Reserve, who will provide insight to the economic outlook for the new year ahead and what impact the new leadership of the country may have on the economy. See additional details for this and future meetings, educational opportunities, professional resources, and member contacts in the attached bulletin.

Sincerely,

Steve Bitner
Sr. Buyer-International Procurement
Tyco Valves & Control
Black Mtn., NC
828-669-3721

PS: Keep watch for our next newsletter and continue to check the websites: www.ism.ws or, www.ism-cv.Org for upcoming events, renewal notices, and much more!

Chapter Mentor's Message

By the efforts of a few, great things can happen. As the Mentor for the Asheville Chapter I have had the pleasure of guiding the few that are in the process of doing great things. They are endeavoring to bring back the Asheville Chapter to its former status within ISM–CV. I support their efforts and hope that each of you will make the effort to support them and the Asheville Chapter restarting the monthly meetings and soliciting current members to become active again. These few, who are now the current Board of Directors, have a vision that includes bringing purchasing specific education and networking back to all of the Asheville and surrounding areas Supply Chain/Purchasing professionals.

Sincerely,
Anthony Napoli, M.S.M., CBM, Lifetime C.P.M.
President, ISM–CV Upper SC Chapter

Asheville Chapter Logo Contest

Time is running out!
All members are encouraged to participate in the
Asheville Chapter Logo Contest!!

Entries due by December 9th Chapter meeting
Winner announced at the January Meeting
Winner to receive $100 gift card and award
Members only

Upcoming Events

Second Tuesday of each month (September – May)
Various locations: To be published in monthly newsletters
Registration: 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM Meeting until 7:30 PM
Cost: $20.00 at the door Includes dinner, program, and door prizes

October	Date October 14, 2008 Topic Controlling Energy Costs in an Unsure Market Speaker Craig DeBrew Progress Energy
November	Date November 11, 2008 Bosses Night Topic The Economic Outlook Speaker Raymond Owens Federal Reserve
December	Date December 9, 2008 Topic Happy Holidays Networking and Open Discussion
January	Date January 13, 2009 Topic Career Management & Essentials of Networking Speaker Kimmel & Associates
February	Date February 10, 2009 Spouse & Guest Night Topic Traveling The Logistics Highway Speaker Todd Florence CH Robinson
March	Date March 10, 2009 Purchasing Month Topic Gathering Information and Driving Change Through Analytics Speaker Keith Wagoner
April	Date April 14, 2009 Elections Topic Plant Tour Wilsonart International, Inc.
May	Date May 12, 2008 Awards Night/Results of Elections Topic Cook-out