for the volunteer leadership
April 2007, Vol. 19, No. 4
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In This Issue

ISM's Leadership Training Workshops are tailored specifically for affiliate leadership. The workshops offer invaluable networking opportunities as well as sessions addressing both the tactical and strategic training necessary to run a successful affiliate. The 2007 workshop schedule is listed in the box below.
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Upcoming ISM Seminars

List of ISM seminars for the months of May and June 2007.
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Spread the Word: Sharing the Value of Supply Management

It's a common problem. You think your event deserves front-page coverage and a full story; unfortunately, your e-mail to the editor pleading for such coverage has been sitting, unopened, in his or her junk mail folder for three weeks.
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Certification

ISM's 92nd Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit will be held May 6-9, 2007 in Las Vegas. 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.
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Technology

The ISM Conference Personal Planner allows you to create a Conference schedule tailored to your personal preferences. The Personal Planner lists all of the Conference events by date and time. Use your Personal Planner to organize the events you wish to attend, and even include your own personal appointments on the Planner.
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Liner Notes

Back by popular demand, ISM provides you with another opportunity to participate in an online instructor-led course. Available through ISM's Knowledge Center, the "Purchasing and the Law" course is delivered in a format that is convenient because all you need is a computer and an Internet connection.
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Bright Idea

Having great affiliate benefits is only one way to retain your membership ... another way is showing interest in and appreciation for your members. Retaining members is always a challenge, but showing little or no interest in your membership as individuals may be one reason you are losing members. Never assume your members know that they are appreciated. It's important to show them!
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Reminders

ISM's 92nd Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit is May 6-9, 2007 at the Bally's Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas.