ISM-NVA EDUCATION PLAN

ISM-NVA VISION AND MISSION Vision The Institute for Supply Management-Northern Virginia (ISM-NVA), an ISM affiliate, seeks to be a progressive, not-for profit association that exists to educate, develop, and advance the purchasing and supply management profession. Led by an all volunteer Board of Directors, we provide our fellow members educational resources, professional networking opportunities, and career management tools. Members of ISM-NVA are recognized as world-class professionals. Mission To educate, develop and advance the purchasing and supply management profession, by providing opportunities to network, enhance professional skills, and increase the knowledge of our membership.

EDUCATION PLAN OBJECTIVES 1. Training will be provided yearly as follows: At least two (2) webinars yearly which will allow for remote attendance, which we feel is important in today’s hectic work environment At least six (6) training classes to be held in the evening on topics related to Supply Chain Management and Leadership Availability of additional training “on location” as requested for audiences of 10 or more. This may include CPSM, CSM, and/or CPSD certification classes or topic of specific interest. CPSM, CSM, and/or CPSD certification classes conducted by those who have completed ISM sponsored “train the trainer” at a location that would be available to members or non-members. 2. Educational resources will also be made available through web content. Articles Book recommendations Links to other relevant sites.

EDUCATION PRODUCTS OR SERVICES YEAR YEAR YEAR NOTES Administer continuing education certificates – starting September Each Seminar Professional Development SeminarsOne 1.5 CEH seminar and certificate available/month- minimum of 7 months/year. One 1.5 CEH seminar and certificate available/month- minimum of 7 months/year. One,1.5 CEH seminar and certificate available/month- minimum of 7 months/year. First seminar is scheduled for 9/25/2012. See Attachment 1 hereto for additional planned topics and dates for 2012 – Webinars for remote training Conduct 1.0 CEH remote training webinars – minimum of 2/year Conduct 1.0 CEH remote training webinars – minimum of 2/year Conduct 1.0 CEH remote training webinars – minimum of 2/year Pertinent APICS seminars/training to be made available to ISM-NVA membersAPICS to invite ISM-NVA to a minimum of 2 local seminars/year with CEH available Already invited to 8/15/2012 APICS seminar. Update ISM-NVA Educational Information on web Monthly ISM-Conference attendance (target at least 10% of members) Each Year CPSM & CSM and CPSD training Each offered at least once yearly CPSM & CSM currently being offered, Oct. 20, 2012 & Jan. 27 and Mar. 16, 2013 Compile responses/feedback from training After each session Attend leadership training workshopAs available during yr. Establish schedule of speakers and webinars for the year and line up venues July-August Obtain ISM approval of CEH’s points and/or before each training activity. As stated Prepare financial / budget view of cost of education Prior to each year Prior to each year Prior to each year Publicize educational opportunities for members through web and social media September (web) and throughout year (social media) September (web) and throughout year (social media) September (web) and throughout year (social media) THREE-YEAR EDUCATION/ACTIVITIES PLAN INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT – NORTHERN VIRGINIA AUGUST 2012

MONTHEDUCATION SEMINAR TOPIC OR EVENT NOTES SEPTEMBER 2012 SUCCESSFULLY MANAGING CHINA SUPPLIER RELATIONS At World Bank facilities in DC OCTOBER BEST PRACTICES AND SUPPLY CHAIN SPEED NEWORKING 2. C PSM ® AND CSM ™ EXAM 1 REVIEW COURSE 2. At NRECA facilities in VA on October 20, 2012 NOVEMBER 2012ENERGY MANAGEMENT JANUARY TRAVEL AND HOTEL CONTRACTING 2. C PSM ® AND CSM ™ EXAM 2 REVIEW COURSE 2. At NRECA facilities in VA on January 27, 2013 FEBRUARY 2013AGRICULTURE AND RESOURCE ECOMONICS MARCH HOW SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AFFECTS WINERY EFFICIENCY AND COMPETITIVENES 2. CPSM ® AND CSM ™ EXAM 3 REVIEW COURSE 2. At NRECA facilities in VA on March 16, 2013 APRIL 2013PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES FOR MASTERING THE “ART AND SCIENCE OF PURCHASING MAY ISM-NVA ANNUAL MEETING 2. CPSD EXAM REVIEW COURSE THREE-YEAR EDUCATION/ACTIVITIES PLAN INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT – NORTHERN VIRGINIA ATTACHMENT PLANNED SEMINARS/EVENTS