for the volunteer leadership

October 2008, Vol. 20, No. 10

• In This Issue
  
  ISM Volunteer Positions Available
  
  
• Affiliate Support
  
  Throughout the year and during special events like the 2008 Leadership Training Workshops, affiliates have made suggestions on ways to make the Affiliate Management area of the ISM Web site more useful.
  
  
• Upcoming ISM Seminars
  
  Listing of ISM seminars for the months of November and December 2008.
  
  
• Professional Credentials
  
  ISM is pleased to announce Eduardo Shelley, CPSM, of Mexico, as the first international Certified Professional in Supply Management^® (CPSM^®).
  
  
• Spread the Word — Sharing the Value of Supply Management
  
  There are dozens of blogs on the topic of supply management, sourcing, purchasing, supplier management and more. One major difference between a blog and a Web site is that blogs enable two-way communications by providing the opportunity to comment on blog posts and engage in genuine conversations online.
  
  
• Technology
  
  Need to contact the ISM staff member responsible for coordinating the ISM satellite seminars? Wondering who holds the position of Membership Chair in the Georgia affiliate? Looking for a directory of the ISM officers? Did you know these answers are on the ISM Web site? ISM has online officer listings of all the ISM committees, Groups and Forums, the ISM Board of Directors and affiliate leadership.
  
  
• Liner Notes
  
  Q&As on the VDP (Volume Discount Program)
  
  
• Reminders
  
  Upcoming Events