CALL FOR NOMINATIONS, Carlton N. Parker Award for Outstanding Service
In 1975, Tony Piperi, C.P.M. was the first of a now long line of outstanding purchasing professionals to receive the Special Award for Outstanding Service. This award then, as now, was developed, "as a symbol of recognition from the officers, directors and members of a grateful organization for dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the development and progress of the National Purchasing Institute and the Public Purchasing Profession".
In 2002, the SAFOS Award was renamed as the Carlton N. Parker Award for Outstanding Service, in honor of his many contributions to the advancement of NPI and the purchasing profession.
This award is the most prestigious award presented by the National Purchasing Institute and to date has been awarded to 36 distinguished members.
The criteria for receiving the award, as established by the Board of Directors, requires that the nominee must have outstanding contributions to the development and progress of NPI and the public purchasing profession. All NPI members are encouraged to submit the names of any individual that you feel is deserving of this prestigious award. Along with the name, please furnish background information which describes the contributions made to NPI and the public purchasing profession. All nominations should be in electronic format and received no later than July 11, 2008. Click here for the form.
Please send your nominations for the 2008 CNP Award to Jack R. McCown at jack.mccown@pur.hctx.net
ISM Announces Release of CPSM Study Guide Study Guide to help supply management professionals advance their career.
(Tempe, Ariz.) April 3, 2008 – Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) has announced the release of the CPSM Study Guide, a critical component for professionals looking to advance their career by attaining ISM’s latest professional credential, the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
The Study Guide, applicable to Exam and Bridge Exam candidates, provides information on test specification, examples of the testing format and question styles.
“The CPSM Study Guide is the keystone in a candidate’s study preparation,” ISM CEO Paul Novak, C.P.M., said.
The CPSM represents the highest degree of professional competencies, containing the most comprehensive body of knowledge in supply management, and is designed to lead the profession by emphasizing the main components of supply management. The CPSM will be relevant internationally and reflect the expanded education, skills and experience needed to be a successful supply management professional.
Effective April 1, 2008, the CPSM Study Guide will be available for $59 for members and $89 for nonmembers. The ISM Professional Series (available in May), another key study tool for CPSM candidates, will be available for $200 for members and $280 for nonmembers. Place your order by contacting ISM Customer Service at 800/888-6276 or 480/752-6276, extension 401, or by downloading a product order form located at www.ism.ws. Select Products, then Download Product Order Form.
NPInsights Newsletter March 2008
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR NPI MEMBERS
Are you planning to take any college or university courses relating to the purchasing and procurement field? What about ISM, NIGP or NPI courses or programs? These organizations all provide great opportunities to enhance your professional development, and NPI would like to help you! The National Purchasing Institute anticipates awarding two scholarships to reimburse members for approved registration or tuition-related expenses. If selected, you will be reimbursed up to $500 upon proof of course completion.
Just submit a completed Scholarship Application to Christine Green, City of University Park, 3800 University Blvd., University Park, Texas 75205, cgreen@uptexas.org
for review and consideration by the National Purchasing Institute’s Executive Committee.
APPLICATIONS DUE: May 1, 2008
Award Amount: Up to $500 reimbursement for registration or tuition related expense.
Period of Award: July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009
Awards announcement: On or before July 15, 2008
Click here for Scholarship Application. Only NPI members are eligible.
Good luck to you!
NPI LIFETIME & HONORARY MEMBERSHIP NOMINATIONS
The National Purchasing Institute annually issues a call for nominations for both lifetime and honorary memberships. In the case of lifetime membership, the individual has been a regular member for ten years or more, has retired from all regular employment, and has been approved for this type of membership by a majority vote of members attending NPI's annual business meeting. The best part is that as a lifetime member there are no dues!
Honorary Membership is intended to recognize an individual who has not qualified for regular membership with NPI but has rendered distinguished service to the purchasing and materials management profession. As with lifetime membership, approval of honorary membership requires a majority vote of regular members attending NPI's annual business meeting, and there are no dues!
There's a good chance we know someone who might qualify for lifetime or honorary membership. Most of us have been fortunate to have good mentors in our profession and nominating those who have had an impact on our professional lives is a good way to honor them.
Nominations for either lifetime or honorary membership are due by Wednesday, April 2, 2008 and may be faxed to Mark Neihart, NPI Second Vice President, at 520-791-4735, or sent by email to Mark.Neihart@tucsonaz.gov.
Download the form.
If you have any questions, you may contact Mark at 520-837-4106.
Congratulations to Charles W. Hughes, JD, C.P.M., Recipient of the 2007 Excellence in Procurement Outstanding Contribution Award!
Charles W. Hughes, JD, C.P.M., received the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement's "Outstanding Contribution" award. The award was presented on February 14, 2008, at the California Association of Public Purchasing Officers' 91st Annual Conference in Newport Beach, CA.
Charlie is the Director of Procurement and Support Services for California State University, Long Beach. Charlie has been a contributing member of the AEP Committee for five years. During this time, Charlie has volunteered hundreds of hours in designing the program, evaluating the AEP applications, presenting AEP workshops, promoting the program, and becoming an ambassador for the AEP program.
Charlie has been responsible for the significant increase in the number of recipients from higher education. Moreover, California State University, Long Beach is the only university to receive the AEP award at least seven times.
How to Apply for the 13th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award FREE-ONLINE
Tuesday, March 18, 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST
Registration closes Wednesday, March 12 at 5 PM EST
This course is designed for anyone interested in their organization applying for the 13th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.
NPI approves new membership category
NPInsights - The Newsletter of the National Purchasing Institute
November 2007 Newsletter
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Carlton N. Parker Award 2007
Jack McCown, C.P.M. receives the Carlton N. Parker Award for Outstanding Service
The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC)
Bolsters Program to Meet High Standards
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