Orange County NCMA Chapter Newsletter
Derek Hahn, President
Eric Van Gilder, President -Elect
Tamara McMahon, Secretary
Tina Rizkallah, Treasurer
May1, 2010
Volume 2, Issue 8
Chapter Meeting
Announcement
Message from the President…
JOINT CHAPTER MEETING
Hosting The National Property Management Association,
Saddleback Chapter
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Topic: "Internal/External PM System Assessment Subjective; Objective; or... Both?"
Speaker: Skip Adolph, CPPM, CF (bio)
Date: Thursday, May 20, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm Social, 6:00 pm Dinner, 6:30pm Program
Menu: Chicken Picatta, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Baby Glazed
Carrots and warm Berry Cobbler
Cost: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members
(New members - First Chapter meeting is free!)
Location: Crowell & Moring LLP, 3 Park Plaza, 20th Floor,
Irvine, CA 92614-8505
949 263-8400
(Click for Map)
This month the Orange County Chapter is very pleased to be hosting a joint meeting with the
Saddleback Chapter of the National Property Management Association. We’d also like to extend a
special invitation to the students of Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Fullerton, Chapman University, UC
Irvine and UCLA who are interested in the Contract world. Whether you have an interest in
Contract Law, Negotiations, Property Management, etc., this will be a great opportunity to network
amongst professionals specializing in the varied Procurement and Acquisition fields.
We are excited to offer Skip Adolph, a high profile speaker from Sunflower Systems, who will
present on the topic of Property Management. This is an excellent opportunity for our members to
network with a new organization and learn some valuable insights into the ever-evolving topic of
Property Management and how it has become such an integral factor within the Contract
Management field.
I would also like to thank all of you who attended our last meeting which featured two presenters
on the topic "Inside the Contract Management Job Market." Several members took advantage of
the resume workshop as well, and we received great feedback on the program. We extend our
gratitude to our presenters Don Bainum and John Balderrama, who were kind enough to both
deliver presentations and provide their expert advice during the resume workshop.
Our current program year is winding down, and we will have a recess during July and August. At
this time we are soliciting volunteers for Board or Chair positions for the 2010-2011 program year,
so please let us know if you are interested in volunteering. This is a great opportunity to enhance
your resume with a relatively small commitment! We look forward to seeing you all on the 20th.
-Derek Hahn, President, OC NCMA
Employment Update
The Employment market has not been improving as the latest reported
unemployment figure in California is now 12.6% according to the L.A.
Times. It is predicted that jobs will remain scarce throughout his year.
The battered economy saw some improvement in the job arena in
Manufacturing, Education, Health, Leisure and Hospitality fields. Since
2007, California has lost 1.3 million jobs. As you can readily see, the
employment market is very tough. You need to do all you can
networking with Family, Friends, Acquaintances, ex employers and
other contacts, etc. In addition, keep checking our Orange County
Chapter website for opportunities along with those for the Beach
Cities, Anaheim, San Gabriel, Riverside, San Diego and South Bay
Chapters. You can network while attending our monthly meetings and
even hand out your resume to our members at the same time.
If you know of any openings in your company, please contact Dan
Alfonzo VP of Employment, djalfonz@rockwellcollins.com or (949)2215614. Also check our Chapter website
http://intranet.ncmahq.org/OrangeCounty/Local%20OC%20Job%20O
pportunities/Forms/AllItems.aspx and the National NCMA website
entitled JOBS http://www.ncmajobs.com/search.cfm.
2009-2010 UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JUNE 17 – CHAPTER MEETING
Topic: TBD
Guest Speaker: TBD
(NOTE: CHAPTER MEETINGS ARE HELD THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH)
UC IRVINE EXTENSION
UCI will be offering new Summer courses beginning in late June. The Summer 2010 schedule is
being finalized and will be available on UCI’s website on May 7, 2010. For additional
information on UCI’s program Certificate in Management of Business Contracts, click here.
UCI Extension is offering an ongoing 10% discount on its Management of Business Contracts
courses exclusively to NCMA members. By using the discount code “NCMA10”, a 10% savings
will be automatically applied to course fees. UCI Internship opportunities are also available.
For more information contact Vonessa Low at 949-824-7774.
UCLA EXTENSION
The Summer schedule for UCLA Extension classes is online now offering a Certificate in
Government Contract Management (click here). Classes begin June 29, 2010. For information,
call 310-206-1548 or email ceisman@uclaextention.edu. (Boeing students visit
www.uclaextension.edu/boeing for special enrollment instructions.)
CSU FULLERTON
Cal State Fullerton’s Extended Education offers professional development programs covering
many aspects of business. Click here or call 657.278.2611 for more information.
BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY)
The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) exam prep course is offered three times a year
through the university. Spring session begins May 1st and Fall session begins October 2nd. It’s a
higher level certification within the APICS hierarchy that, in their own words, “takes a broad
view of the field, extending beyond internal operations to encompass the entire supply chain—
from the supplier, through the company, to the end consumer.” It has experiential and/or
educational requirements that the CPIM designation does not. The course is taught by an
energetic Jimmy Zepeda (an official with APICS). For more information, click here. The
university also offers an Advanced Career Strategies course designed to help you take control
of your own career. It’s valid for everyone, in transition or in anticipation of transition, who
wants to master the art of the job hunt. It’s facilitated by John Hall, a life-long career
placement professional. For more information, click here.
NATIONAL
CONFERENCE NEWS
Leadership Summit 2010
July 17 - 17, 2010
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
SAVE THE DATE! World Congress, NCMA’s premier annual
event, promises a full agenda focused on the needs and
challenges of the federal and commercial contracting profession.
High-profile panelists and speakers, top-quality educational
programs, and unparalleled networking opportunities address the
leading issues and requirements that all contract professionals
deal with daily. Earn up to 20 Continuing Professional Education
(CPE) hours / Continuous Learning Points (CLP) by attending this
event.
NCMA CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
NCMA has reduced the complexity of its premier certification program while retaining the
stature of the credentials. The biggest change is the implementation of having only one exam
per certification. Another major change pertains to the general business requirements
removed from the CFCM and CCCM. The CPCM, CFCM, and CCCM are certifications awarded
to candidates who meet rigorous standards, including experience, education, training, and
knowledge. The NCMA professional certification program is designed to elevate professional
standards, enhance individual performance, and distinguish those who demonstrate
knowledge essential to the practice of contract management. For more information see:
http://www.ncmahq.org/GetCertified. Note that at the 2009 NCMA World Congress
Conference it was announced that the CMBOK (Contract Management Body of Knowledge)
would be reviewed and revised. Expect CMBOK v.3 to be rolled out in 2010. In addition, it is
expected that certification exams will be revised in order to conform. Visit NCMA’s home site
for more information about certification: http://www.ncmahq.org/Learn. If interested in
leading or attending a future study group for certification, please contact Chris Arnold at 949553-0688, x 241 or Matt Plaxton 949 (331) 8500.
CPCM STUDY GROUP
Efforts are underway to form a 13-week CPCM Study Group to help those interested prepare
for NCMA Certification testing. The session is expected to get underway this fall, beginning in
September 2010. If you are interested in enrolling in this group, please contact either of the
following:
 Christina Arnold, Co-VP of Education, Phone: (949) 553-0688, 241;
E-mail: carnold@metrolaserinc.com
 Matt Plaxton, Co-VP of Education, Phone: (949) 331-8500;
E-mail: plaxtonm@gmail.com
NCMA NATIONAL EDUCATION SEMINARS
Whether you are new to the field of contract management or an experienced professional,
NCMA’s one-day educational seminars can help you enhance your career development and
your organization's performance. Earn 7 continuing education hours by attending just one
full-day seminar! See the NCMA website for more information: click here
NCMA WEBINARS
Participants will earn 1.5 CPE/CLP credits for participating in each 90-minute Webinar. For
more information and to register: click here
NCMA E-COURSES
NCMA now offers contract management e-courses, for information: click here
Membership News:
Changes to NCMA Membership, effective July 1, 2010 - To maintain the
quality and availability of our member benefits and services for our
growing population, the Board of Directors has approved changes to the
NCMA membership structure and a dues increase, the first in three years.
The dues increase will be effective July 1, 2010. Also, on July 1, 2010, the
New Professional membership type will become available. As part of the
continuing evolution of our membership structure, the Associate
membership type will no longer be offered as of July 1, 2010.
New Member/One-Year - $150 (Includes $25 initiation fee for new
members.)
Renewal Member/One-Year - $125
Student Member/One-Year - $25
New Professional Member/One-Year - $100 (Includes a one-time $25
initiation fee. This membership is for those individuals who are age 33 or
younger on the date they join NCMA.)
Renewal New Professional Member/One-Year - $75
Retired Member/One-Year - $55 (Individuals who are neither employed
nor self-employed, and are current members of NCMA.)
If you’re interested in joining our Facebook group look for
"NCMA Orange County Chapter" (link here). Facebook helps you find and
keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues. You can share unlimited
photos, plan events and join discussion groups. It's free and everyone can
join. To register, go here.
If you are interested in following the OC NCMA Chapter on Twitter, just go
to www.twitter.com and look for NCMA_OC.
For those interested in a forum for networking professionals, use
LinkedIn.
2009-2010 Board of Directors
President - Derek Hahn, Crowell & Moring LLP
President-elect – Eric Van Guilder, Integrium LLC
Secretary - Tamara McMahon, ITT Interconnect Solutions
Treasurer – Tina Rizkallah, Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc.
VP Employment - Dan Alfonzo, Rockwell Collins
VP Facilities - Colleen Johnston, AECOM
VP Membership - Yim Lincoln, Lincolnshire LLC
VP Programs - Brian Cruz, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
VP Education – Chris Arnold and Matthew Plaxton
VP Newsletter – Colleen Johnston, AECOM
Honorary positions
Education Director – Nancy Salzman
Chapter Advisor - Frank Fabro
Chapter Advisor - Ed Velasquez
Please be sure to visit the monthly Beach Cities/Anaheim NCMA meeting
held every third Tuesday of the month at:
Golden Sails, 6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA
For further information, contact Jean Plante at (562) 593-2722
Questions? Comments? We are always looking for new ideas about how to improve
your local NCMA experience. Contact information for each Board member is
available on the Chapter's intranet site. General inquiries or comments can be sent
to the President Derek Hahn at dhahn@crowell.com