Antelope Valley Chapter News
May 7th, 2009 Edition
EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Antelope Valley Chapter Newsletter of the National Contract Management Association
Professional Development through Team Work
In This Issue:
Antelope Valley Chapter
National Contract Management Association
Program Year 2009-2010
Are you interested in running for a leadership
position with our chapter or do you know someone
who is? Now is the time. Nominations for the all
Elect positions for program year 2009-2010 are
requested.
For questions or to submit nomination please
contact Norman Mackie at 661-277-6943 or
norman.mackie@edwards.af.mil by 14 May 2009
Front Page News
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Officer Descriptions
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Job Opportunities
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Membership News
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Education & Training
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Websites, Officers & Chairs
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Mark Your Calendar:
July 9-10, 2009
Aero Space & Defense
Conference, Denver, Colorado
July 10-11, 2009
Leadership Summit, Denver,
Colorado
World Congress 2010: July
18-21, 2010; Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida
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The 2009-2010 Officers and new Elect Officers will be installed in June for the 2009-2010 Program Year.
Current 2008-2009 Officers
President Elect: Betty Ellis, AFFTC
Vice-President Elect: Roberta Ross, AFFTC
Secretary: Leonila Marcelino, AFFTC
Treasurer: Cheryl Avon, AFFTC
Elects for Program Year 2008-2009
President: Roberta Ross, AFFTC
Vice-President: Jeff Veselenak, AFFTC
Secretary: Craig Keelen, AFFTC
Treasurer: Diana Keelen, Antelope Valley College
President:
(a) Presides at all Chapter and Chapter Board meetings and promotes the aims and purposes of the
Association. (b) Assigns responsibility to elected and appointed officers to foster the accomplishment of
Chapter goals and objectives. (c) Exercises general supervisory responsibility over the other elected and
appointed officers. (d) Maintains the continuity of Chapter activities by ensuring the election of successors to
Chapter officers. (e) Maintains the Chapter Charter.
Vice-President
(a) Works with President to ensure Chapter goals and objectives are met. (b) Ensures Chapter Bylaws
are updated as necessary. (c) Assumes other duties as assigned by the President.
Secretary:
(a) Records the minutes and business decisions of the Chapter and assures the availability of the
minutes for each regular meeting of the Chapter or Chapter Board. (b) Exercises general supervisory
responsibility over the Newsletter Chairperson, the Bylaws Chair, Antelope Valley Chapter Home Page Chair,
and other committees as may be created or deemed appropriate by the Chapter Board and assigned by the
President. Maintains the Chapter Book of Bylaws. (c) Assumes other duties as assigned by the President.
Treasurer:
(a) Prepares the Chapter budget. (b) Collects dues and submits a monthly treasurer's report. (c)
Maintains the Chapter bank accounts and draws checks for approved Chapter purposes. Ensures appropriate
additional signatory authority is established to assure continuity of financial operations. (d) Forwards National
dues to the Treasurer of the National Association. (e) Presents the financial records for an annual audit to the
President. (f) Assumes other duties as assigned by the President. (g) Secures chapter rebates for the program
year.
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EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Here are a couple of opportunities that I am currently recruiting for. First is an Estimating &
Contracts Supervisor position in Murrieta, California. The second is a Contract
Administrator in Marinette, Wisconsin. Both positions are looking for candidates with a
good government contract background and experience with FAR regulations. Attached are the
job descriptions for these opportunities. Perhaps you or some of your members would be
qualified and interested in these opportunities.
I ask you to please pass on these opportunities to your members and/or place these
opportunities on your website, so that interested parties can contact me. I appreciate any help
you can be with these positions. Also, please let me know if I can be of any assistance to you.
You can contact me via e-mail at tweinfurter@sitepersonnel.com, or phone at (262) 345-9933
x110. Thank you, Tom Weinfurter, Account Executive
Accenture
Organization: Services/Commercial and Contract Management Services
Title: Contract Management Senior Specialist
Location: San Diego, CA
How to Apply: Please submit resume to: Asif Ladhani, PHR, CIR
E: asif.a.ladhani@accenture.com, P: (312) 693-1976
CONTRACT SPECIALISTs
Position Available! Currently, we are seeking a Contract Specialists for a DoD client in
Cheyenne, WYTo be considered: Submit a resume in with salary requirements in MS Word format to
HRD@procurevis.com. Please indicate position of interest in subject line of email.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Vacancy Announcement
Veterans Health Administration
Official Title, Functional Title (if Contract Specialist
applicable), Pay Plan, Series and Grade(s): GS-1102-9/11/12
Salary Range: *See Below
Appointment/Position Status: Permanent/Full-time
Service, Section/Unit & Duty Station:
Veterans Integrated System Network (VISN) 21,
Consolidated Contracting Activity (CCA)
*See Below
Announcement Number: 2009-OCA-TG
For more Employment Opportunities: http://www.ncmajobs.com/
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ME M B E R S H I P N E W S
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary
April Anniverary
Years of Membership
Cathy Cleveland
Kathleen Cook
Betty Ellis
Sarah Saunders
Rex Taylor
James Tedeschi
Donna Thomason
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years
years
years
years
years
years
years
May Anniversaries
Cheryl Avon
Lani Dimson
Julia Jameson
Sandra Jenkins
Robbin Kessler
Nina Morrow
Jackie Ortiz
James Stephenson
Terence Vickers
Karen Zang
3 years
1 year
20 years
10 years
1 year
20 years
1 year
2 years
4 years
18 years
Total members on database: 54
Membership Chair, Norman Mackie
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Online Ethics Courses:
NCMA offers seven online LRN Legal Compliance and Ethics (LCE) course packages to help contract professionals make
legal and ethically appropriate decisions in today's highly scrutinized business environment.
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Certificate of Introductory Business Ethics for Federal Contracting
Certificate of Advanced Business Ethics for Federal Contracting
Certificate of Protection of Intellectual Property
Certificate of Introductory Business Ethics of International Contracting
Certificate of Advanced Business Ethics of International Contracting
Certificate of Corporate Governance
Certificate of Critical Business Vulnerabilities
At the completion of each course, participants are given a ten-question, graded and tracked review quiz that allows
them to test their comprehension and demonstrate mastery of the knowledge necessary to earn the Certificate of Ethics
Education. Participants earn five continuing professional education (CPE) hours for completion of the certificate.
Participants have 90 days to complete one course package. Each course takes approximately 40-90 minutes to
complete.
To login and read further details about the curriculum, please click here.
Cost: $220 members/$250 non-members for each course package. Courses may not be taken separately.
All About NCMA certifications
The CPCM, CFCM and CCCM are certifications awarded to candidates who meet rigorous tandards,
including experience, education, training, and knowledge. They are professional designation of
distinction, and carry the respect of their peers in the profession. NCMA certifications are
competency- based, legally-defensible and are based on psychometrically sound objective
examination of knowledge. The NCMA professional certification program is designed to elevate
professional standards, enhance individual performance and distinguish those who demonstrate
knowledge essential to the proactive of contract management.
Types of Designations
The are now three designations: CPCM, CFCM and CCCM
CPCM: The Certified Professional Contracts Manager certification shows that you are
knowledgeable about all facets of contract management, within both the government and the
commercial arenas.
CFCM: The Certified Federal Contracts Manager certification shows that you are knowledgeable
about the government regulatory environment.
CCCM: The Certified Commercial Contracts Manager certification shows that you are
knowledgeable about the practice of contract management in the commercial environment.
References / Sources
To learn more about NCMA Certifications, go to NCMA’s Web site www.ncmahq.org , click on
the “Careers” drop-down menu, and then click on “NCMA Certification”. Here you will find lots
of information, including details on the eligibility requirements, application forms, certification
fees, available study aids and much more.
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UCLA EXTENSION SUMMER QUARTER 2009 CLASSES BEGIN
THE WEEK OF JUNE 22. ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN.
To enroll, please visit www.uclaextension.edu. Select “Quick Enroll” and enter REG#.
(Boeing students, visit www.uclaextension.edu/boeing for special enrollment instructions.)
For more information, call 310-206-1548 or e-mail ceisman@uclaextension.edu.
CERTIFICATE IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SUMMER ONLINE CLASSES
Government Contract Pricing (Online)
X 408.3 Management 4 units $625
33 hours of MCLE credit available.
This course covers government price analysis and audit with an emphasis on Federal Acquisition Regulations
(FAR) cost principles and cost-estimating methods. This is an elective course in Certificate in Government
Contract Management.
Reg# U9209B June 24-September 9
Lee C. Schuh, JD, contracts and financial consultant; recipient, UCLA Extension Distinguished Instructor
Award, 2007
Proposal Preparation and New Business Acquisition (Online)
X 408.6 Management 4 units $625
This course covers theory and techniques used by the government, major contractors, and subcontractors in
bidding for and acquiring new business.. This is an elective course in the Certificate in Government Contract
Management.
Reg# U9210B June 23-September 8
Robert New, Jr., MBA, C.P.M., NCMA Fellow, Director of Purchasing and Materiel Management, Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
CERTIFICATE IN GOVERNMENT COST ESTIMATING AND PRICING SUMMER CLASSES
Principles of Cost Estimating (Online)
X 442.13 Management 4 units $625
This course covers the principles, practices, and procedures for preparing cost estimates by using a step-bystep methodology, which is compliant with government regulations. The pitfalls, problems, mistakes, and
inaccuracies that can occur in cost estimates and can determine the difference between success and failure
are discussed. X 442.12 Proposal Planning, equivalent experience, or consent of instructor. This is a required
course in Certificate in Government Cost Estimating and Pricing. Enrollment limited to 35 students.
Reg# U9240B
June 23-September 8
Marek A. Gwozdziowski, MBA, Contracts Manager, ThalesRaytheonSystems
Pricing and Proposal Development (Online)
X 442.16 Management 4 units $625
This course covers the unique pricing requirements imposed on government contractors and subcontractors
by the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 15 for proposals under Best Value and Sole Source Contracting.
Prerequisite: X 442.11 Government Acquisition Process, X 442.12 Proposal Planning, and X 442.13
Principles of Cost Estimating, or consent of instructor. This is a required course in the Certificate in
Government Cost Estimating and Pricing.
Reg# U9241B June 25-September 10
Marek A. Gwozdziowski, MBA, Contracts Manager, ThalesRaytheonSystems
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IMPORTANT WEBSITES
ANTELOPE VALLEY CHAPTER WEBSITE (since 2004):
http://intranet.ncmahq.org/antelopevalley/default.aspx
SOUTH WEST REGION WEBSITE:
http://intranet.ncmahq.org/southwestregion
HQ NCMA WEBSITE:
http://www.ncmahq.org and
http://www.ContractManagementJobs.com
AV Chapter Officers’ & Committee Chairs
Chapter Officers for Program Year 08-09
President
Betty Ellis, AFFTC
Vice President
Roberta Ross, AFFTC/PKX
Secretary
Leonila Marcelino, AFFTC
Treasurer
Cheryl Avon, AFFTC
Elect Officers for Program Year 09-10
President Elect
Roberta Ross, AFFTC/PKX
Vice President Elect
Jeff Veselenak, AFFTC/PKC
Secretary Elect
Craig Keelen, AFFTC
Treasurer Elect
Diana Keelen, Antelope Valley College
Committee Chairs for Program Year 08-09
Annual Chapter Report ……………………….Betty Ellis
Annual Education Conference Chair………….Sandra Jenkins
Arrangements…………………………………Cheryl Avon
Bylaws………………………………………...Betty Ellis
Certification Program…………………………Roberta Ross
Chapter Advisor……………………………….Jennifer Hill
Chapter Awards……………………………….Betty Ellis
Directory………………………………………Norman Mackie
Educational Assistance/Scholarship…………..Karen Zang
Employment…………………………………...Jennifer Hill
Fellow…………………………………………Karen Zang
Fundraising……………………………………Leonila Marcelino
Historian………………………………………Kim Rabatin
Membership/Chapter Welcome………………Norman Mackie
Newsletter Editor……………………………..Jennifer Hill
Nominations/Elections………………………..Norman Mackie
Private Organization/Insurance (EAFB)……...Roberta Ross
Programs/Speakers, Monthly Meetings………Jeff Veselenak
Publicity………………………………………Roberta Ross
Small Business Outreach……………………..Janice Smets
Webpage Administrator………………………Roberta Ross
Workshops……………………………………Craig Keelen
World Congress………………………………Betty Ellils
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National Contract Management (N.C.M.A)
Antelope Valley Chapter No.27
PO Box 6431
Lancaster, CA 93539-6431
Dated Material
Newsletter Editor: Jennifer Hill, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, (661) 572-5486
AV Chapter Website
http://intranet.ncmahq.org/antelopevalley/default.aspx
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