Mary Beth Lech NCMA Chapter Relations Manager x419 March Chapter Telecon

Today’s Topics Elections to National Board of Directors Chapter Elections Leadership Blog Chapter Policy 5-7 WC09 Save the Dates! Changes to the Certification Program Certification webinar Education Updates Get Connected to NCMA Congratulate our Award Winners Upcoming Award Nominations New Lifetime Membership Anniversary Pins A Special Message from Neal Couture What’s On Your Mind?

Nation-wide Elections to NCMA Board of Directors--Now in Progress Every NCMA member in good standing as of March 1, 2009 received an e mail with the link to the candidates and ballot Every NCMA member is entitled to vote for not more than 4 candidates for the NCMA National Board of Directors Voting closes March 27, 2009 at 5 PM EDT

Time to start the Chapter Election Process It’s not too early to find your replacements! Start your casting –What roles do you need to fill? What do your chapter bylaws say? –How do the candidates apply? –What is your interview process? Nominations and Elections committee is a good job for your Chapter Fellows

Meet Cynthia D’Amour and her blog for association leaders Cynthia D'Amour on Leadership and Life Cynthia D'Amour on Leadership and Life Have a Heart Posted: 05 Mar :48 PM PST Have a Heart Now go sit down. A few weeks ago I attended a chapter meeting. One of the meeting goals was to build community in their chapter. A break in the middle of their two-hour meeting gave members time to mingle. The arrangements team also got creative with seating arrangements. Valentine’s Day was just a few days away. When members signed in, they were asked to take a heart. A conversation candy heart that is. In the meeting room, tables had heart-shaped cut-outs as centerpieces. Each heart had one of the conversation sayings on it. From “Be Mine” to “Yum Yum.” Members with the same candy sat at the table with the matching saying. The theme added some fun to the meeting. It felt sort of like a party. People enjoyed eating the chocolate hearts also on the tables. It was an inexpensive way to make a major voting meeting less dull. This group understood they had to standout to compete for members’ time. A meeting was not enough. Members wanted a total experience. And a chance to connect with each other. It was no surprise the room was packed with members! Makes me think of chapter leaders…how do transform typical meetings into experiences your members enjoy?

NCMA Chapter Policy 5-7 Did you know NCMA has an Association Policy Manual? Did you know NCMA has a chapter policy? 7%20Chapter%20Policies%20(July%202008).pdf 7%20Chapter%20Policies%20(July%202008).pdf Topics –Chapter Chartering –Chapter Performance –NCMA Support for Chapters –Chapter Rebate –Chapter Audit Reports –Chapter Tax ID Numbers Special Task Force commissioned by President-elect Gary Poleskey to review chapter policy, and how NCMA provides value to members, particularly through the chapters –First meeting in May –Several chapter level leaders invited to serve along with members of the Board of Directors

* Indicates special event—separate registration fee may apply. World Congress 2009 Agenda mNumber=4039 Golf Tournament is Saturday afternoon Congress starts SUNDAY afternoon –Keynote speaker is Carly Fiorina at 3 PM Breakout sessions –Fewer, but longer

World Congress 2009 Monday Night Gala Dinner –Celebrates NCMAs 50 th Anniversary –At the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific –Dress is Business Formal (Black Tie Optional) –“Peep Toe and Pedi”

Other World Congress 2009 Events Sunday April 5 –FREE Contract Management Career Fair begins at NOON –Council of Fellows meeting at 1:30 – 2:30 pm Monday April 6 –EAC Luncheon Meeting at 12:30 pm Tuesday April 7 –Chapter Forum from 1:45-2:45 pm –Dine Around Town 6 pm - ?? Wednesday April 8 –Volunteer Appreciation Reception 5 pm

Stop by the NCMA Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall! Don't miss our newest exhibit hall feature! Open during all exhibit hall hours, the NCMA pavilion will feature 15-minute, intensive micro-sessions covering some of NCMA’s hottest programs that are designed to enhance your career. Space at the sessions is limited, so please arrive early. Enjoy the exclusive atmosphere, network with colleagues, and show off your Wii™ skills! Sunday, April 5 4:30 p.m. - Make NCMA Work for You! Welcome orientation and acclimatization for new members. New members, CPCMs, and Fellows are strongly encouraged to attend! Monday, April 6 1:00 p.m. - The Updated NCMA Certification Program: Insurance for Your Career 1:45 p.m. - The Contract Management Career Network: ContractManagementJobs.com 2:30 p.m. - NCMA Communities of Practice: CoPs 2.0 Tuesday, April 7 1:00 p.m. - The Contract Management Career Network: ContractManagementJobs.com 1:45 p.m. - What’s New in NCMA's e-Learning Program 2:30 p.m. - The Updated NCMA Certification Program: Insurance for Your Career

Upcoming Events Save These Dates! Aerospace and Defense Contract Management Conference 2009: July 9-10, 2009; Westin Tabor Center, Denver, Colorado Leadership Summit 2009: July 11, 2009; Westin Tabor Center, Denver, Colorado Academic Conference 2009: August 5-6, 2009; GWU Campus, Washington DC Government Contract Management Conference 2009: November 4-6, 2009; North Bethesda Marriott, Bethesda, Maryland Aerospace and Defense Contract Management Conference 2010: March 2010; Denver, Colorado (exact dates TBD) World Congress 2010: July 18-21, 2010; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

2009 Certification Program Changes

Certification update seminar Dr John Wilkinson will host a free seminar after World Congress to explain the certification changes Date: Friday April 17 th, 12 Noon EDT Format: Audio Seminar Stay tuned for further information

NEW! Certification Exam Practice Tests Available Through Kryterion Special 2 for 1 test pricing available through March 31 st Take practice exams for all three modules (Federal, Commercial, and General Business). Each 50-question test costs $35 and can be taken at a location convenient to you. These exams can be taken online on any computer with Internet access. To purchase these exams, you must establish a Kryterion account which will be used later when you are ready for the actual certification exams. For more information and to establish your account, please contact Alex Rodriguez at

CM Learning Center Update E Mailed to all members –2 nd and 4 th Monday of the month Upcoming Education Opportunities: Audio Seminars Participants will earn 1.5 CPE (continuing professional education) hours for each 90-minute Audio Seminar they attend. Each NCMA Audio Seminar registration now includes a professionally-recorded CD of the presentation, with all seminar materials included as PDF documents, at no additional cost. The CD will be mailed to the seminar registrant approximately two weeks after the live event. IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH ANY AUDIO SEMINAR PRESENTATION, WE WILL PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. March 12, 2009 Contracting under the UCC, CISG, UNIDROIT, and Other Laws or RulesContracting under the UCC, CISG, UNIDROIT, and Other Laws or Rules. March 17, 2009 Contract Compliance: Internal Control Systems — What Really Works! Contract Compliance: Internal Control Systems — What Really Works! April 14, 2009 Government Cost Accounting — What's HotGovernment Cost Accounting — What's Hot. April 23, 2009 Prime Contractor-Subcontractor IssuesPrime Contractor-Subcontractor Issues. National Education Seminars (NES) Participants will earn seven CPE hours for each one-day seminar they attend. Both the course text and workbook are included with registration. March 12, 2009 The 7 Habits for ManagersThe 7 Habits for Managers. Elizabeth, Indiana. Presented by the Bluegrass Chapter. Contract NegotiationsContract Negotiations. Midwest, Oklahoma. Presented by the Sooner Chapter. March 18, 2009 Cost Estimating and Contract PricingCost Estimating and Contract Pricing. Berkeley, Missouri. Presented by the St. Louis Gateway Chapter. March 24, 2009 Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source SelectionSolicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection. Lansing, Michigan. Presented by the Great Lakes State Chapter. March 25, 2009 Cost Estimating and Contract PricingCost Estimating and Contract Pricing. Bethesda, Maryland. Presented by the Bethesda Medical Chapter. Contract NegotiationsContract Negotiations. Haltom City, Texas. Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter. March 26, 2009 Cost Estimating and Contract PricingCost Estimating and Contract Pricing. Huntsville, Alabama. Presented by the Huntsville Chapter. April 1, 2009 Cost Estimating and Contract PricingCost Estimating and Contract Pricing. Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Presented by the East Tennessee Chapter. April 2, 2009 Cost Estimating and Contract PricingCost Estimating and Contract Pricing. Richmond, Virginia. Presented by the Central Virginia Chapter. April 9, 2009 (World Congress 2009 Post-Conference Seminars) Cost Estimating and Contract PricingCost Estimating and Contract Pricing. Contract NegotiationsContract Negotiations. The 7 Habits for ManagersThe 7 Habits for Managers. Long Beach, California. Presented by the NCMA National Office Beaumeade Circle, Suite 125, Ashburn, Virginia | | | fax21740 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 125, Ashburn, Virginia | | | fax If you wish to unsubscribe, please update your preferences in your member profile.update your preferences National Contract Management Association ContractManagement LearningCenter March 10, 2009 Announcements: Online Ethics Courses: NCMA offers seven online LRN Legal Compliance and Ethics (LCE) course packages to help contract professionals make legal and ethically appropriate decisions in today's highly scrutinized business environment. Certificate of Introductory Business Ethics for Federal Contracting Certificate of Advanced Business Ethics for Federal Contracting Certificate of Protection of Intellectual Property Certificate of Introductory Business Ethics of International Contracting Certificate of Advanced Business Ethics of International Contracting Certificate of Corporate Governance Certificate of Corporate Governance Certificate of Critical Business Vulnerabilities Certificate of Critical Business Vulnerabilities The core of each course is an interactive tutorial that uses audio and realistic scenarios to help illustrate the issues you might face in your work. You'll also find additional teaching text designed to explain key issues, including: Frequently asked questions, Top-ten things to remember, and A printable, online handbook that serves as a ready reference when facing legal or ethical dilemmas. At the completion of each course, participants are given a ten-question, graded and tracked review quiz that allows them to test their comprehension and demonstrate mastery of the knowledge necessary to earn the Certificate of Ethics Education. Participants earn five continuing professional education (CPE) hours for completion of the certificate. Participants have 90 days to complete one course package. Each course takes approximately minutes to complete. To login and read further details about the curriculum, please click here.click here Cost: $220 members/$250 non-members for each course package. Courses may not be taken separately. Reminder: The next interactive Audio Seminar takes place this Thursday, March 12! This seminar, titled Contracting under the UCC, CISG, UNIDROIT, and Other Laws or Rules, will provide a solid grasp of the concepts, theories, and practical considerations necessary for drafting, interpreting, and negotiating on both a domestic and international level. Sign up today! Contracting under the UCC, CISG, UNIDROIT, and Other Laws or RulesSign up today

Audio Seminars -- $189 Price now includes a copy of the CD Handy Hint: Copies of Audio Seminars make great hip pocket programs when your speakers is a no-show April, 2009 April 14: Government Cost Accounting - What's Hot Category: Navigant Consulting Contract Accounting Seminars Because of the complexity of government cost accounting rules, dealings with the federal government differ greatly from standard commercial business practices. Accordingly, all professionals involved with government contracts need a basic understanding of the cost accounting requirements that affect these contracts. This seminar provides participants with a brief introduction to the accounting for costs at each step of contract performance, from bidding to closeout. The seminar will cover the cost allowability requirements of FAR Part 31, the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and methods of cost allocability. In addition, the seminar will address commercial item acquisitions and the impact of procurement reform and streamlining. Program Details | RegisterProgram DetailsRegister April 23: Prime Contractor-Subcontractor Issues Category: Federal Contracting Basics The only thing tougher than being a government contractor is being a government subcontractor, and vice versa. This program will address many of the key issues in the prime/sub relationship, from both perspectives. Program Details | RegisterProgram DetailsRegister May, 2009 May 12: Achieving Success with DCAA Category: Navigant Consulting Contract Accounting Seminars Establishing effective working relationships with the DCAA can expedite the issue resolution. This seminar will you develop an understanding and appreciation for DCAA's processes and chain of command which is key to establishing and fostering effective working relationships. Program Details | RegisterProgram DetailsRegister

Get Connected to NCMA What are contract managers talking about? What do you want to talk about? Join NCMA in our new social media If you would like assistance, contact Wyatt Miedema or Correen Dingle of the NCMA staff, and they can advise you on how to use the connected world to your advantage.

Congratulate our NCMA Award Winners Tom Reid, Denver Chapter, National Achievement Award Tommy Nicholson, Sooner Chapter, Excellence in Contracts Professionalism Award Christine Clark, Middle Georgia Chapter, Education Award Doris Gray, Phoenix Thunderbird Chapter, Outstanding Fellow Award David Hooker, Northwest FL Chapter, Staats Young Acquisition Professional Excellence Award

Upcoming Awards Nominations Albert Berger Outstanding Chapter Leadership Award –NCMA is collecting nominations for our outstanding chapter leaders. The Albert Berger Award applies to all NCMA chapter leaders, both elected officers and appointed committee chairs, who held office during program year 2008–09. It is a means of giving special recognition at the national level to those volunteers who demonstrate superior chapter leadership achievements in support of their chapter’s goals and activities. Review the award criteria and submit your nomination by April 15, 2009, to criteria Fellow Award

New Lifetime Membership Rates Available in April Did you know that the average NCMA member spends 15+ years in the contract management profession? In recognition of NCMA’s 50th anniversary celebration, NCMA is offering 100 lifetime memberships during the month of April for the low cost of $1,000. NCMA wants to thank you for your ongoing support by offering you the deal of the half-century! Apply with Note: Lifetime memberships are offered to individual memberships only. This offer does not apply to organizational members.

NCMA Member Anniversary Pins Pin report (and monthly membership reports) are posted on the NCMA Intranet in the membership section Anniversary dates posted are for years ending in 3, 4, 8 and 9 50 year members have special invitations to World Congress and will receive their pins there 40 and 45 year members will have their pins mailed to them after World Congress

A special message from Neal Couture On behalf of all Girl Scout cookie moms and dads… Buy Girl Scout Cookies They want their garages back and not used as the cookie warehouse!

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