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January 2009, Vol. 21, No. 1

• In This Issue
  
  Annual Professional Credentials News
  
  
• Send In Your Vote Today
  
  The 2009 Proxy for the Annual Meeting of Members of the Institute for Supply Management, Inc.™ (ISM) was mailed on January 8, 2009. You are being asked to vote on the election of ISM Board members.
  
  
• Upcoming ISM Seminars
  
  A list of ISM seminars for the months of February and March 2009.
  
  
• Technology
  
  ISM has compiled a library of research information to help you in your daily quest for professional tools.
  
  
• Spread the Word — Sharing the Value of Supply Management
  
  Supply Management Month is a time of year when everyone — regardless of job title, organizational role or even membership status in ISM — can play an important role in celebrating and promoting the profession.
  
  
• Liner Notes
  
  Calling all ISM members — show your creative side in ISM's first Commercial Contest — your chance to write, produce and direct your very own 30- to 60-second commercial.
  
  
• Reminders
  
  Each month, NewsLine shares a brief calendar of cultural holidays and special events. Use this calendar to plan special events, or to start a dialogue about significant days and special times that are important to your affiliate volunteers and members.