Central Virginia (Lynchburg) Chapter

November Professional Development Meeting

When
Tuesday
November 4, 2008
5:30 pm Networking/Registration
6:00 pm Dinner

Location
Faria’s Twin Oaks Restaurant
Forest, VA 24551
434-534-6046
www.fariastwinoaks.net

Topic
“Contract Law ”

Speaker
Linda Yochem
Arrow International Management Specialists

Linda Yochem, Lifetime Certified Purchasing Manager, has been the owner of Arrow International Management Specialists for the past twenty-three years.  After graduate work and specialized training in purchasing and contracting, she developed and began presenting unique seminars for purchasing and other business professionals. 

Among Ms. Yochem's  clients are Delco Electronics, I.B.M., Ericsson, Philadelphia Electric, and Saturn.  Many professional associations such as the Oklahoma Hospital Association, San Diego Purchasing Assoc., Connecticut Purchasing Assoc., American Textile Association, and the S.C. Association of Government Purchasing Officials have used her services.   Linda has also presented seminars and keynote addresses for many regional conferences such as ISM Southwest  and ISM Carolinas-Virginia.  She regularly presents continuing education seminars for colleges.

Cost
Members: $18.00
Non Members: $20.00
First time guest: FREE

Menu
Your choice of one of the following:
Braised Beef Tips OR Grilled Herb Chicken
House Salad with choice of dressings
Dessert
Beverage: Coffee, Tea, Sodas, or Water
Alcohol: Additional charge, which is responsibility of the person ordering.

Attire: Business Casual

Contact
RSVP to Rodney Bryant at 434-522-2512 or

Upcoming Seminar

When
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Registration: 7:00 – 8:00 AM
Seminar: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location
Hilton Garden Inn
4025 Wards Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
434-239-3006

Speaker
Linda Yochem, C.P.M.

Topic
Effective Contracting

Agenda

1. Knowing the Law
   1. Early Buyer-Seller Laws
   2. Agency and Buyer’s Liability
   3. The Uniform Commercial Code
2. Developing the Contract
   1. The Four Requirements for Forming a Contract
   2. Terminology and Legal Expressions
   3. Expressed Contracts
   4. Implied Contracts
   5. Quasi Contracts
3. Structuring the Contract
   1. Unconscionability/Coercion
   2. Planning and Writing Clauses
   3. Terms and Conditions
   4. Risk of Loss/Transfer of Title
   5. Warranties
4. Breaching the Contract
   1. Nonperformance/Breach/Default
   2. Repudiation
   3. Mistake
5. Remedying the Problem
   1. Recission/Restitution/Reformation
   2. Damages
   3. Specific Performance
   4. Mitigation of Damages
6. Cases for Class Participation

Key Benefits

1. Understand the legal requirements for the formation of a contract.
2. Recognize common legal pitfalls and how to solve and prevent them.
3. Explore methods of lowest ultimate cost and greatest value agreements.

Cost
Early Bird Registration $109 per person until October 15, 2008
After October 15: $129 per person.

Menu
Morning and afternoon snacks and beverages provided.
Lunch on your own.

Attire: Business Casual

Registration
RSVP Brian Long @

Send checks or money orders to:
Dianne Hogan, C.P.M.

Belvac Production Machinery, Inc.
237 Graves Mill Road
Lynchburg, Virginia 24502

Message from the President

Members,

Reminder that our Nov. 4 meeting will be at Twin Oakes in Forest, VA with the program being on “Contract Law” and presented by Linda Yochem.  Linda will also follow up with a one day seminar on “Effective Contracting” on Nov. 5 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4025 Wards Road in Lynchburg, VA.  We are still accepting registrations at $129.00 up until the day of the seminar.  We currently have 28 people registered, which is above the goal we had set at 25.

Anyone interested in attending please notify Brian Long.  The Central VA, ISM-CV chapter does not have the capability to process credit cards, so we request that those attending pay by check, money order or cash.  Attached in this month’s newsletter is the flyer for Linda Yochem’s seminar in Nov.  If you have any questions, please contact Brian Long or myself.

The board is still planning a supplier social in Dec. but have yet to finalize the format or location for such an event.  One suggestion has been Schmokies in Wyndhurst, which now has two private rooms over the restaurant.  As we get more details on the format and location, I’ll advise the members.

I’d like to start planning the 4th annual golf outing in Dec. so anybody that’s interested in being a part or helping with contacting sponsors, please let me know.  I’m looking forward to having another successful event.

Sincerely,

Rodney D. Bryant
Global Commodity Manager
Parker Hannifin Corp.
ISM-Carolinas-Virginia, Inc.
Central Virginia (Lynchburg) Chapter President
434-522-2512
434-847-2725 fax

Upcoming Events

For a complete listing of our upcoming seminars, go to www.nahabit.com/sched.html

October	Date October 7, 2008 Topic Lean Manufacturing and 5S Speaker Doug Sherwood Lean Manufacturing Engineer Schrader-Bridgeport
November	Date November 4, 2008 Topic “Contract Law” Speaker Linda Yochem, C.P.M. Location Faria’s Twin Oaks Restaurant Forest, VA 24551 434-534-6046
	Date November 5, 2008 Topic “Seminar on Effective Contracting” Speaker Linda Yochem, C.P.M. Location Hilton Garden Inn 4025 Wards Road Lynchburg, VA 24502   434-239-3006
December	Date December 2, 2008 Topic Networking Social Location TBD
January	Date January 6, 2009 Topic TBD
February	Date February 3, 2009 Topic TBD
March	Date March 3, 2009 Topic TBD
April	Date April 7, 2009 Topic Plant tour at AREVA
May	Date May 5, 2009 Topic Year-end brainstorming session
May / June	Date Either May 29 or June 5 Topic 4th Annual Golf Outing

Job/Search

Reminder!!  Any member of the Lynchburg Chapter that wishes to advertise or disseminate job opportunities through Chapter activities should contact Autumn Horne @ 434-832-3111 or .

Websites of Interest 

www.export.gov/incoterms   

This site has a good deal of info regarding Incoterms and it provides several links

www.iccbooks.com  

This is the site for the U.S. Chamber. Understanding the shipping terms is equally important for importers and exporters.

www.cbp.gov

U S Customs & Border Protection

www.aphis.usda.gov/subjects/importing  

U S Department of Agriculture

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