for the volunteer leadership

September 2008, Vol. 20, No. 9

• In This Issue
  
  ISM Board Meeting Highlights
  
  
• Affiliate Support
  
  This summer, more than 550 affiliate leaders from across the United States attended one of ISM's Leadership Training Workshops.
  
  
• Upcoming ISM Seminars
  
  A list of ISM seminars for the months of October and November 2008.
  
  
• Spread the Word — Sharing the Value of Supply Management
  
  Writing for mass distribution can be tricky. If there is a mistake, many will see it and it can cause confusion. How can you do your best to ensure accuracy? Here are a few tips that will help you make sure your news releases are noticed for their content and not their grammatical errors.
  
  
• Professional Credentials
  
  ISM introduces CPSM^® Exam and Bridge Exam review courses designed to help supply management professionals prepare for the new qualification.
  
  
• Technology
  
  Has your affiliate just elected its new slate of officers for the new leadership year? ISM has made it easy for you to update your new affiliate board of directors listing on the ISM Web site. Simply update the prepopulated Affiliate Officers Update Form you'll find on the ISM Web site.
  
  
• Liner Notes
  
  If your organization is interested in submitting an application for the fourth annual ISM R. Gene Richter Awards for Leadership and Innovation in Supply Management, now is the time! The application period runs through Friday, September 19, 2008.
  
  
• Reminders
  
  Upcoming Events