Get Involved!
With the NPMA
2012 and beyond
Marcia D. Whitson, CPPM, CF
VP of Professional Development
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Our Association
 Founded in 1970
 by Federal Government Contractors
 3 Regions with 63 chapters and 3,700
members
 2 Chapters are located overseas
 1 Student Chapter with others currently
being organized
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Our New Vision Statement
Enable organizations to
realize maximum value
from their assets
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Our New Mission Statement
Advance the profession of
Asset Management through
leadership in education,
standards, compliance and
certifications
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Guiding Principles
NPMA has several guiding principles with which we
conduct our business. These emphasize our
continued efforts to support you, the member:
 Empower our members and their organizations to
succeed
 Provide tools, resources, leadership opportunities
to enhance and support professional performance,
career and personal achievements
 Provide learning resources, best practices,
standards, and metrics for tomorrow’s Asset
Management professionals.
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How Can YOU Get Involved?
 What are the opportunities for you as an
individual?
 When are the occasions to work with peers and
colleagues?
 How can you share your expertise, knowledge
and experience?
 Where , How and When can I get involved?
 WHY WOULD I WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
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Opportunities for You
Education
 Classroom Offerings –28 different classes
are taught by NPMA Instructors
 On-Line Training – 14 on-line Property
Management classes are now available. 21 more
PM classes are being prepared and 53 professional
development classes
 Webinars – 8 currently on-line with 15 being
prepared now
 On-Site – Any class can be brought to your
company or to your chapter
How can you be involved in education?
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Opportunities for You (cont.)
Education
 NES – Offers over 100 workshops, general sessions,
pre-conference classes, vendors
 Education Series – 2 series events are scheduled
each year with workshops, general sessions, panel
discussions and vendors
 Chapter Meetings – Chapter meetings provide an
excellent opportunity to share knowledge and
experience
 Certification preparation – Conduct study sessions
for your Chapter to help members Certify
How can you be involved in education?
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Opportunities for You
Education
NPMA has a partnership
with Stevens Henager College (Nationally accredited)
and Independence University (Regionally accredited).
Offering these opportunities to further your
education in the area of Property Management:
 Associates Degree
 Bachelor’s Degree
 Certificate Program (for Certification Preparation)
All on-line, accelerated courses
How can you be involved in education?
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Education
How can you be involved in education?
 Be an advocate at your workplace for training,
seek support from your managers
 Become an Instructor for the NPMA
 Write training materials for NPMA
 Conduct a webinar or workshop for NPMA
 Help format on-line classes
 Find out how to bring a class to your Chapter
or workplace
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Opportunities for You
Certification
 Obtain Certification –If you are not certified, DO IT!
 Certification Training – NPMA offers several
classes throughout the year and prior to each
Educational Series event.
 Self-Study – Using the certification materials and
study guides, an individual can self-study and test
with a proctor.
 On-Line Training – Take a specific on-line class to
help you study for the Certification exam.
How can you be involved in certification?
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Certification
If you are certified, how can you be involved in certification?
 Re-write Materials - Our certification materials are
reviewed and rewritten on a biennial basis
 Proctor Exams – As a Proctor you can assist with a
Chapter, co-workers or at pre-conference exams
 Grader – The CPPM exams are graded by grading
teams - train and become qualified as a grader
 Advocate - Become an advocate for the Certification
Program, promote it to peers and fellow Chapter
members. Promote NPMA certification to your
company and other organizations.
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Opportunities for You
Resources Available
 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) – Network with
people who are doing exactly what you do
in your Property Management responsibilities. Find
answers to your questions through the SIG forums
 Literature – There are over 10 years of Property
Professional articles archived on the Website, 2 issues
of the Journal of Property & Asset Mgmt, conference
presentations and papers, and other member submitted
resources
 ASTM Standards – Over 25 consensus standards for
the property industry
What resources are available for my use?
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Resources Available
 Jobs – A very active job bank is on the website with
property management jobs throughout the world
 NPMA Certification Manuals – The certification manuals
should become a reference document in your office, and
they come with an electronic version
 Hot Links – Our website provides links to important
regulations and other important resources
 My Profile – NPMA maintains a complete history of your
NPMA involvement
 Financial Support – The NPMA foundation can provide
financial assistant for education
What resources are available for my use?
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Resources Available
How can you contribute to NPMA Resources?
 Utilize – Use the resources available in your work and
professional growth, share these resources with others.
 Standards Development – Join ASTM and be a part of
future Standards development for our profession.
 SIGs– Being connected with one or several SIGs helps
you network, get answers to job specific questions,
share your knowledge with others in your job field, and
learn about upcoming training specific to your needs.
 Literature – Write articles for the Property Professional,
presentations for your Chapter, or for educational
seminars.
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Opportunities for You
Seek Leadership Positions
 Chapter-level – Chapter officers (President, Vice-President,
Treasurer, Secretary, and National Delegate, etc) are
positions which are normally elected offices. In addition,
most chapters have several committees that may require a
Chairperson. Become the Webmaster for your Chapter.
 Regional-level – Regional officers (Regional Vice-President,
Treasurer, Secretary) are elected offices. In addition,
Regions have several Director positions which are
appointed by the Regional VP.
 National-level – There are 11 National officers which are
elected positions (see listing on the website). In addition,
there are several National Director positions appointed.
What leadership positions are available for me?
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Add Chapter Leadership Positions
What Other Leadership Positions would Help My Chapter?
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Community Service
Special Events
Fundraising
Membership
Program Development
Finance
By-Laws
Publicity
Education/Professional Development
Nominations
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Leadership Positions
How can I obtain a leadership position?
 Volunteer – All of the leadership positions are on
a voluntary basis. Volunteering is about giving, contributing,
and helping other individuals and our profession. What is to
be gained? You will gain experience, acquire new skills, meet
and work with new people, and expand a network of other
property professionals that will continue to help you.
 Seek – Seek for ways to become involved. Share your
talents, skills and knowledge with others. Be involved and
offer your ideas, experience and visions.
 Learn About the Association – Learn about the
organizational structure of our Association, the by-laws and
our operations or strategic plan for the future.
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What are the Your Obstacles
Make your obstacles into opportunities?
 Time - If time is an issue for you: NPMA will help you
learn faster and more efficient ways to get your job
done. Networking with other professionals helps you
to find answers quickly. Resources are available to
you 24/7.
 Finances – If you are unable to get financial support
from your agency or company, look to the NPMA
Foundation, your Chapter, or your Region. Look at the
payback for being involved. Isn’t it worth the
investment?
 Support – If you do not receive support from your
Supervision, then sell them on NPMA! Let us help you
show them the benefit of being involved.
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What’s In It For Me?
 Networking - Is a tremendous benefit of the
NPMA and will help you to find other
professionals who can help you.
 Learn or sharpen skills – Opportunities to learn in
the field of your work, to find answers you need, to
better your skills for career growth.
 Gain Visibility – Become that expert whom others
seek for answers. Become the property
professional at your workplace who knows the
answers.
 Hone Leadership Skills - Practice and develop your
leadership skills and become a great leader.
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How can I get more information?
 NPMA Website – www.npma.org – Has links and
resources for everything previously mentioned.
 Newsflash – An electronic newsletters which
provides timely up-to-date information.
 SIG Forums – Available on the website for you to
submit any type of question on any subject to
other NPMA professionals.
 Chapter, Regional and National Leaders – The
leaders of the NPMA are always willing to answer
questions or to help you in anyway.
If you are not involved and are just coasting along, then you are going downhill!
Involvement provides recognition, a sense of belonging and an opportunity to help others
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Questions
Feel free to contact me with your questions:
Marcia D. Whitson, CPPM, CF
Vice-President of Professional Development
whitsonmd@ornl.gov
(865) 241-5120
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