March Chapter Telecon
Mary Beth Lech
NCMA Chapter Relations Manager
1.800.344.8096 x419
mlech@ncmahq.org
Today’s Topics
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Elections to National Board of Directors
Chapter Elections
Leadership Blog
Chapter Policy 5-7
WC09
Save the Dates!
Changes to the Certification Program
Certification webinar
Education Updates
Get Connected to NCMA
Congratulate our Award Winners
Upcoming Award Nominations
New Lifetime Membership
Anniversary Pins
A Special Message from Neal Couture
What’s On Your Mind?
Nation-wide Elections to NCMA Board
of Directors--Now in Progress
• Every NCMA member in good standing as of March
1, 2009 received an e mail with the link to the
candidates and ballot
• Every NCMA member is entitled to vote for not
more than 4 candidates for the NCMA National
Board of Directors
• Voting closes March 27, 2009 at 5 PM EDT
Time to start the Chapter Election
Process
• It’s not too early to find your replacements!
• Start your casting
– What roles do you need to fill?
• What do your chapter bylaws say?
– How do the candidates apply?
– What is your interview process?
• Nominations and Elections committee is a good job
for your Chapter Fellows
Meet Cynthia D’Amour and her blog for
association leaders
Cynthia D'Amour on Leadership and Life
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Have a Heart Posted: 05 Mar 2009 07:48 PM PST
Now go sit down.
A few weeks ago I attended a chapter meeting.
One of the meeting goals was to build community in their chapter.
A break in the middle of their two-hour meeting gave members time to mingle.
The arrangements team also got creative with seating arrangements.
Valentine’s Day was just a few days away.
When members signed in, they were asked to take a heart.
A conversation candy heart that is.
In the meeting room, tables had heart-shaped cut-outs as centerpieces.
Each heart had one of the conversation sayings on it.
From “Be Mine” to “Yum Yum.”
Members with the same candy sat at the table with the matching saying.
The theme added some fun to the meeting.
It felt sort of like a party.
People enjoyed eating the chocolate hearts also on the tables.
It was an inexpensive way to make a major voting meeting less dull.
This group understood they had to standout to compete for members’ time.
A meeting was not enough.
Members wanted a total experience.
And a chance to connect with each other.
It was no surprise the room was packed with members!
Makes me think of chapter leaders…how do transform typical meetings into experiences your members enjoy?
NCMA Chapter Policy 5-7
• Did you know NCMA has an Association Policy Manual?
• Did you know NCMA has a chapter policy?
http://intranet.ncmahq.org/Association%20Policy%20Manual/57%20Chapter%20Policies%20(July%202008).pdf
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Chapter Chartering
Chapter Performance
NCMA Support for Chapters
Chapter Rebate
Chapter Audit Reports
Chapter Tax ID Numbers
• Special Task Force commissioned by President-elect Gary Poleskey
to review chapter policy, and how NCMA provides value to
members, particularly through the chapters
– First meeting in May
– Several chapter level leaders invited to serve along with members of the
Board of Directors
World Congress 2009
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Agenda
http://ncmahq.org/Events/WC09Detail.cfm?itemnumber=4290&navIte
mNumber=4039
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Golf Tournament is Saturday afternoon
Congress starts SUNDAY
afternoon
– Keynote speaker is Carly Fiorina
at 3 PM
Breakout sessions
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Fewer, but longer
World Congress 2009
• Monday Night Gala Dinner
– Celebrates NCMAs 50th Anniversary
– At the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific
– Dress is Business Formal (Black Tie Optional)
– “Peep Toe and Pedi”
Other World Congress 2009 Events
• Sunday April 5
– FREE Contract Management Career Fair begins at
NOON
– Council of Fellows meeting at 1:30 – 2:30 pm
• Monday April 6
– EAC Luncheon Meeting at 12:30 pm
• Tuesday April 7
– Chapter Forum from 1:45-2:45 pm
– Dine Around Town 6 pm - ??
• Wednesday April 8
– Volunteer Appreciation Reception 5 pm
Stop by the NCMA Pavilion in the
Exhibit Hall!
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Don't miss our newest exhibit hall feature! Open during all exhibit hall hours, the NCMA pavilion
will feature 15-minute, intensive micro-sessions covering some of NCMA’s hottest programs that
are designed to enhance your career. Space at the sessions is limited, so please arrive early. Enjoy
the exclusive atmosphere, network with colleagues, and show off your Wii™ skills!
Sunday, April 5
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4:30 p.m. - Make NCMA Work for You! Welcome orientation and acclimatization for new
members. New members, CPCMs, and Fellows are strongly encouraged to attend!
Monday, April 6
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1:00 p.m. - The Updated NCMA Certification Program: Insurance for Your Career
1:45 p.m. - The Contract Management Career Network: ContractManagementJobs.com
2:30 p.m. - NCMA Communities of Practice: CoPs 2.0
Tuesday, April 7
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1:00 p.m. - The Contract Management Career Network: ContractManagementJobs.com
1:45 p.m. - What’s New in NCMA's e-Learning Program
2:30 p.m. - The Updated NCMA Certification Program: Insurance for Your Career
Upcoming Events
• Save These Dates!
• Aerospace and Defense Contract Management Conference
2009: July 9-10, 2009; Westin Tabor Center, Denver, Colorado
Leadership Summit 2009: July 11, 2009; Westin Tabor Center,
Denver, Colorado
Academic Conference 2009: August 5-6, 2009; GWU Campus,
Washington DC
Government Contract Management Conference 2009:
November 4-6, 2009; North Bethesda Marriott, Bethesda, Maryland
Aerospace and Defense Contract Management Conference
2010: March 2010; Denver, Colorado (exact dates TBD)
World Congress 2010: July 18-21, 2010; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
2009 Certification Program Changes
Certification update seminar
• Dr John Wilkinson will host a free seminar after
World Congress to explain the certification changes
• Date: Friday April 17th, 12 Noon EDT
• Format: Audio Seminar
Stay tuned for further information
NEW! Certification Exam Practice Tests
Available Through Kryterion
• Special 2 for 1 test pricing available through
March 31st
• Take practice exams for all three modules (Federal,
Commercial, and General Business).
• Each 50-question test costs $35 and can be taken at a
location convenient to you. These exams can be taken online
on any computer with Internet access.
• To purchase these exams, you must establish a Kryterion
account which will be used later when you are ready for the
actual certification exams.
• For more information and to establish your account, please
contact Alex Rodriguez at certification@ncmahq.org
CM Learning Center Update
• E Mailed to all members
– 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
National Contract Management Association
ContractManagement
LearningCenter
March 10, 2009
Announcements:
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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Introductory Business Ethics for Federal Contracting
Advanced Business Ethics for Federal Contracting
Protection of Intellectual Property
Introductory Business Ethics of International Contracting
Advanced Business Ethics of International Contracting
Corporate Governance
Critical Business Vulnerabilities
The core of each course is an interactive tutorial that uses audio and realistic scenarios
to help illustrate the issues you might face in your work.
You'll also find additional teaching text designed to explain key issues, including:
•Frequently asked questions,
•Top-ten things to remember, and
Audio Seminars -- $189
Price now includes a copy of the CD
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April, 2009
April 14: Government Cost Accounting - What's Hot
Category: Navigant Consulting Contract Accounting Seminars
Because of the complexity of government cost accounting rules, dealings with the federal government differ greatly from
standard commercial business practices. Accordingly, all professionals involved with government contracts need a basic
understanding of the cost accounting requirements that affect these contracts. This seminar provides participants with a brief
introduction to the accounting for costs at each step of contract performance, from bidding to closeout. The seminar will cover
the cost allowability requirements of FAR Part 31, the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and methods of cost allocability. In
addition, the seminar will address commercial item acquisitions and the impact of procurement reform and streamlining.
Program Details | Register
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April 23: Prime Contractor-Subcontractor Issues
Category: Federal Contracting Basics
The only thing tougher than being a government contractor is being a government subcontractor, and vice versa. This program
will address many of the key issues in the prime/sub relationship, from both perspectives.
Program Details | Register
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May, 2009
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May 12: Achieving Success with DCAA
Category: Navigant Consulting Contract Accounting Seminars
Establishing effective working relationships with the DCAA can expedite the issue resolution. This seminar will you develop an
understanding and appreciation for DCAA's processes and chain of command which is key to establishing and fostering effective
working relationships.
Program Details | Register
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Handy Hint: Copies of Audio Seminars make great hip pocket
programs when your speakers is a no-show
Get Connected to NCMA
• What are contract managers talking about? What
do you want to talk about?
• Join NCMA in our new social media
If you would like assistance, contact Wyatt Miedema or Correen Dingle
of the NCMA staff,
and they can advise you on how
to use the connected world to your advantage.
Congratulate our NCMA Award Winners
• Tom Reid, Denver Chapter, National Achievement
Award
• Tommy Nicholson, Sooner Chapter, Excellence in
Contracts Professionalism Award
• Christine Clark, Middle Georgia Chapter, Education
Award
• Doris Gray, Phoenix Thunderbird Chapter,
Outstanding Fellow Award
• David Hooker, Northwest FL Chapter, Staats Young
Acquisition Professional Excellence Award
Upcoming Awards Nominations
• Albert Berger Outstanding Chapter Leadership
Award
– NCMA is collecting nominations for our outstanding chapter
leaders. The Albert Berger Award applies to all NCMA
chapter leaders, both elected officers and appointed
committee chairs, who held office during program year
2008–09. It is a means of giving special recognition at the
national level to those volunteers who demonstrate superior
chapter leadership achievements in support of their
chapter’s goals and activities. Review the award criteria and
submit your nomination by April 15, 2009, to
awards@ncmahq.org.
• Fellow Award
New Lifetime Membership Rates
Available in April
• Did you know that the average NCMA member spends 15+
years in the contract management profession?
• In recognition of NCMA’s 50th anniversary celebration, NCMA
is offering 100 lifetime memberships during the month of
April for the low cost of $1,000.
• NCMA wants to thank you for your ongoing support by
offering you the deal of the half-century!
• Apply with memberservices@ncmahq.org
• Note: Lifetime memberships are offered to individual
memberships only. This offer does not apply to
organizational members.
NCMA Member Anniversary Pins
• Pin report (and monthly membership reports) are
posted on the NCMA Intranet in the membership
section
• Anniversary dates posted are for years ending in 3,
4, 8 and 9
• 50 year members have special invitations to World
Congress and will receive their pins there
• 40 and 45 year members will have their pins
mailed to them after World Congress
A special message from Neal Couture
• On behalf of all Girl Scout cookie moms and dads…
Buy Girl Scout Cookies
• They want their garages back and not used as the
cookie warehouse!
www.girlscoutcookies.org
What’s On Your Mind?
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Thank you for calling in today