Presidents Message
Kathy Lathrop C.P.M., A.P.P.

Presidents Message
March 2009

Welcome Spring&and not a moment too soon from my standpoint! It has been a difficult several months at my desk. I suspect many of us are in similar situations with more frequent smaller purchases to keep company commitments light in this uncertain economy or splitting deliveries in efforts to stretch company dollars. Many of us are also juggling added duties due to lay-offs within our ranks. Even if the added work load doesnt have an end in sight, I feel better with the promise of warm sunny days ahead. Just having a few daffodils on my desk has done wonders to lift my spirits to where I can face things head on and with more vigor.

Just this week, I did something that has also lifted me up. I have written to my Congressman Berry, Senator Lincoln & Senator Pryor. While my comments may not have even made it beyond the in-box of the clerks that read their mail, I notified my national representatives of my displeasure over several issues. It was empowering and I highly recommend it!

What a wonderful February meeting. My compliments go out to our friends with APICS. I found the presentation very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I also want to say thanks to everyone who attended. You had to make special effort to work this into your already busy schedule and I hope you too found it rewarding. This was the best attended meeting in some time. It was very nice to see the room full.

We have a change in venue for the March meeting. We will be at UCA in Conway and will hear a presentation from Dr. Doug Voss. I also look forward to meeting the students from Liz Rowans World Class Supply Management class, as well as you!


Kathy
Kathryn M. Lathrop, C.P.M., A.P.P.

P.S. I ask for your prayers for me this March 15th. I will be running a relay leg in the Little Rock Marathon. Some in my family are praying for the return of my sanity, while others for a safe & strong run. Whatever you feel appropriate is much appreciated! kl

Meeting minutes

Board of Directors meeting
February 17, 2009

I. Call to order
Kathy Lathrop called the meeting to order at 5:10PM.

II. Roll Call
Board members present were: John Selby, Liz Rowan, Kathy Lathrop, Glenda Mims, Stephanie Hurst, Chesley Harris & Beverly Krone.

III. Minutes
Minutes as printed in September Newsletter were approved.

IV. Treasurers Report
The Treasurers report was approved.

V. Other Reports

1. 1st Vice President: No report

2. Pro D: Stephanie Hurst shared information on the CPSM certification. Stephanie will prepare information for the bridge to CPSM. Stephanie is certified for training..

3. Community Education: Liz Rowan stated that the World Class Supply Management Class is going well. There are 15 students in the class. Liz shared a letter thanking NAPM for our contribution.

4. Director I: No Report

5. Director II: No Report

6. Vice President: No Report

7. Membership: Glenda has updated the current membership roster spreadsheet. Membership is 101.

VI. New Business: Meeting Responsibility. March meeting at UCA-NAPM pay meeting/meal fee for students.

VII. Old Business
A. C.A.P;
i: Meeting responsibility: NAPM vs APICS. Do we continue shared meetings?
ii: Logistics for reimbursement for members taking and passing certifications classes. Need to set approval procedure for future.
B. List of companies to send information letter: Glenda Mims has a list of manufacturers in the Jonesboro area that she got from the local Chamber of Commerce. Letter on file will be reviewed and updated by Glenda and sent to the board for approve before being sent out.
C. Calendar of events:
i:Board deadlines:Newsletter deadline first week of March
ii: ½ membership dues to ISM in March

VIII. Adjournment
Kathy Lathrop adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM on February 19, 2009


Minutes submitted by: Beverly
Krone, Secretary

Notice to Membership

All dues invoices, newsletters and general membership interactions are emailed these days, so an email address change can result in a member being cut off from our affiliate communications. Please notify your state affiliate at napmark@gmail.com if you have any changes to your contact information.



Dues Relief Options:
Please be aware that ISM offers assistance for unemployed members. Options vary depending on membership type and other factors. For more information, contact ISM Customer Service at 800/888-6276 or 480/752-6276, option 8.

Glenda Mims C.P.M.
Membership Chair

TREASURERS REPORT  Account Balances As Of March 5, 2009:
Provided by Chesley Harris-Treasurer

Account
Beginning balance Current Net worth Checking $8203.53 $10,452.13

CD $ 79,251.97 $80,136.30
Petty Cash
$52.30 $52.30
Totals $ 87,507.20 $90,640.73





March 19 dinner meeting information:

"The Shape of Supply Chain Management in the Coming Decade."



Presented by:
Dr. M. Douglas Voss


M. Douglas Doug Voss is an Assistant Professor of Marketing & Supply Chain Management at The University of Central Arkansas. Doug received his Ph.D. in logistics and marketing from Michigan State University and an M.S. and B.S. in Transportation and Logistics Management from the University of Arkansas. Before beginning his position at The University of Central Arkansas, Doug was a post-doctoral research associate at Michigan State University and also worked in the truckload motor carrier industry. His research has been accepted or appeared in the Journal of Business Logistics, Transportation Journal, the International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, and Supply Chain Management Review as well as several conference proceedings including the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Production and Operations Management Society, and the American Marketing Association. Doug received the E. Grosvenor Plowman award for the best paper submitted to the 2006 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Educators Conference, a grant from Pharmacia for the study of food, nutrition, and chronic disease, and a scholarship from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the study of supply chain security best practices. His research interests include product and service provider choice criteria, security, sustainability, and supply chain human resource issues.

Northeast Arkansas Chapter News

The Northeast Arkansas Chapter of NAPM-AR met on February 24 with 10 members and 1 guest attending.
The meeting was held at the new MTS/JGS Industrial Supply facility on Highway 49N in Jonesboro. The program consisted of a presentation of personal protection equipment and a warehouse tour. Catfish and all the trimmings were provided by the staff of MTS/JGS.
The next meeting is scheduled for March 24. Details will be emailed by Randy Campbell, Program Chair, prior to the meeting.

-Information provided by Glenda Mims

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