Orange County NCMA Chapter Newsletter
September 8, 2009
Volume 2, Issue 1
Chapter Announcements
Sep
The NCMA OC Chapter Election process is complete
for the 2009-2010 program year!
Please welcome our new Board members.
Message from the Board…
There are still a few open positions
for those interested in volunteering.
Now is a great time to volunteer, get involved,
develop professional contacts
&
enhance your resume with leadership experience!
Open Board positions:

VP Website & Marketing

VP Newsletter
Elected Board positions:
 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
Honorary positions:
 Education Director – Nancy Salzman
 Chapter Advisor - Frank Fabro
 Chapter Advisor - Ed Velasquez
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Our Newsletter Distribution List has been updated with new
member information through August 2009.
The Board would like to welcome everyone to the start o
with our monthly meeting on September 17th, 2009. Th
address the wide variety of issues and concerns arising o
theme: "Handling Economic Fluctuations in Commerci
We expect to have a great line-up of informative and exp
valuable guidance during this tumultuous period in com
meetings continue to be an excellent forum to network w
the business community.
We look forward to seeing you at our Chapter meeting!
-NCMA Orange County Board of Directors
September
Topic: “Sustainable Strategies for C
Speaker:
Date:
Time:
Place:
Menu:
Cost:
Mr. Alex Albert (bio), Sourcing Analy
September 17, 2009
5:30 Social, 6pm Dinner, 6:30 Progr
Ayres Hotel & Suites (map), Costa M
Chicken Penne Pasta, Caesar Salad, G
$25 Members, $30 Non-Members, New
Yim Lincoln has assumed the role of Vice President of
Membership for 2009-10.
If you have any colleagues who are interested in becoming a
member, please invite them to a monthly meeting.
Better yet, encourage them to join!
Please let us know if you will be attending this meeting to receive
your service pin. If we missed you by any chance, please drop a
note to
yimlincoln@gmail.com
Education
UC IRVINE EXTENSION – UCI announces new Fall Quarter cou
of September 21st. Registration and information is available
available. For more information contact Rachel Alvarez at 949
NATIONAL NCMA NEWS
CSU FULLERTON – Cal State Fullerton’s Extended Education
business. Check the website for more information: http://www
Coming Conferences:
Government Contract Management Conference
November 5-6, 2009
Bethesda, Maryland
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY – The Certified Supply Chain Profess
year, it’s a higher level certification within the APICS hierarch
internal operations to encompass the entire supply chain—fro
experiential and/or educational requirements that the CPIM de
http://www1.chapman.edu/enhance/CSCPmainpage.htm
Educational focus includes:
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Implementing & Reporting Requirements
Developments in Federal Acquisitions
See the following web site for more details:
Chapman University also offers an Advanced Career Strategie
everyone, in transition or in anticipation of transition, who wa
career placement professional and it’s a great bargain, too! L
http://www1.chapman.edu/enhance/careermgmt.htm.
http://www.ncmahq.org/Events/GCMC09Detail.cfm?ItemNumber=3768&navItemNumber=376
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UCLA EXTENSION – Classes begin the week of September 21
310-206-1548, ceisman@uclaextension.edu. Courses are offe
NCMA CERTIFICATION INFORMATION – At the recent NCMA
Body of Knowledge) would be reviewed and revised. Expect
outlines on the expected revisions, courses will be revised as
order to conform. Visit the National NCMA Website for inform
Employment Update
If interested in leading or attending a future study group for c
Plaxton 949 (331) 8500.
Our Chapter web site continues to be updated with new
opportunities. We encourage everyone looking for a position to
check not only our website for Contract-related positions; but,
also those of National and other local chapters. Networking is
one of the Best Ways to get out and test the marketplace! For
more information, contact Daniel J. Alfonzo, VP of Employment
at djalfonz@rockwellcollins.com or (949) 221-5614.
NCMA AUDIO SEMINAR - Managing Subcontracts:
Seminar Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2009, Start Time: 12:00
NCMA ANNOUNCES CONTRACT MANAGEMENT E-COURSES
This is education at your fingertips! These web-based, topicproficiency in your job. Each course costs $50 for members a
E-courses are valued at one continuous professional educatio
click on the “Learn” drop-down menu, and then click on “E-co
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CALEND
OCT 1
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DEC 17
(*NOTE: CHAPTER MEETINGS ARE ALW
First Day of Autumn is Sept. 22nd
Ques
We are always looking for new ideas about how to improve y
available on the Chapter's intranet site. General inquiries or