for the volunteer leadership
November 2007, Vol. 19, No. 11
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In This Issue

The ISM Persons of the Year Awards honor members who go beyond the regular scope of work to make outstanding contributions to ISM and the profession. The ISM Persons of the Year Awards are:
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Upcoming ISM Seminars

Below is the list of ISM seminars for the months of December 2007 and January 2008. For seminar details, please refer to the seminar section in the ISM Educational Resource Catalog, call the ISM Customer Service Department at 800/888-6276 or 480/752-6276, extension 401, or log on to the ISM Web site (www.ism.ws) and select the Education — Seminars and Conferences link.
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Certification

Endorsed by business and thought-leaders across the globe, the knowledge, skills and abilities represented in the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) program will enable professionals to excel in 21st-century strategic supply management.
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Spread the Word — Sharing the Value of Supply Management

Supply Management Month is just around the corner, and with four months to go — your affiliate can do a lot of planning in order to ensure a successful month celebrating and promoting the field of supply management.
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Technology

As we all know, volunteers play a very important role in ISM's success. From the affiliate, group and forum leadership to the board of directors, ISM is dependent upon its volunteers.
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Liner Notes

Be a part of the 2008 ISM Conference Career Center and attract valuable talent to your organization.
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Bright Idea

Since ISM announced that there would be a CPSM Pilot Testing Program available to ISM affiliates, the interest and response has been overwhelming. To date, more than 70 affiliates, both nationally and internationally, have submitted applications to ISM to participate in the CPSM Pilot Testing Program in February and March 2008.
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Reminders

The 8th Annual Services Conference is November 29-30, 2007 at Pointe South Mountain Resort in Phoenix. Look for program information at www.ism.ws, Education — Seminars, Conferences.