for the volunteer leadership

January 2006, Vol. 18, No. 1

• In This Issue:
  
  Purpose: The purpose of the ISM Persons of the Year Awards is to honor members who go beyond the regular scope of work to make outstanding contributions to ISM and the profession.
  
  
• Spread The Word — Sharing The Value Of Supply Management
  
  Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) will be participating in 2006 Supply Management Month. We have exciting plans to raise national awareness of supply management and encourage all affiliates to participate as well.
  
  
• C.P.M. and A.P.P. News
  
  ISM's 91st Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit will be held May 7-10, 2006 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Register for the complete Conference or a two-day pre-Conference seminar and take one, two, or up to three certification exam modules for half-price.
  
  
• Technology
  
  If you subscribe to any of ISM's e-newsletters and you've missed an issue or two, don't fret! You can find all your favorite e-newsletters online on the ISM Web site.
  
  
• Liner Notes
  
  You can now get up-to-date on the latest developments regarding ISM's New Qualification by viewing last month's informational Web seminar, held December 13, 2005.
  
  
• Reminders
  
  Deadline for ISM's Persons of the Year Awards, Affiliate Excellence Awards and the Groups and Forums Awards is January 31, 2006.