1. What does your Charleston NCMA chapter offer? Networking Credentialing Learning Information

2. Networking “Connecting Local members to the people, organizations, tools and services that matter to them.” Chapter meetings – in person and virtually – Meet the 2 nd Tuesday of every month Social media: – Local Website – LinkedIn, National Education Conferences Virtual Conferences Communities and discussion boards Job Fairs: during World Congress

3. Credentials “Demonstrating professional mastery.” Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) – Currently conducting a 10-week course meeting every Tuesday Night Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) – Completed a 10-week course 4-months ago – Four members certified Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM)

4. Learning “Developing the local professional knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed.” NCMA Dinner Meeting and Learning Event Tuesday - April 23, 2013 “Acquisition Update 2013" & "So You Think You Know the FAR....." TEST Guest Speaker Mark J. Lumer Location: Crowne Plaza Time: 6:00p.m. – 6:30p.m. Social & Cash Bar 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner *7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker Mark Lumer *1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded for attendees Cost: $35.00 (per attendee) for NCMA Members & Guest/Spouse $40.00 (per attendee) for NCMA Non-Members Reserve in advance by April 22 or pay cash or check at the door – NCMA is a 501 (c) 6 non-profit organization

5. Information “Providing the information needed to perform effectively.” Contract Management magazine Journal of Contract Management Bookstore CM News E-newsletters Current and evolving standards: “Salary Survey 2010”; “Contracts Management Practice Analysis Survey”; “Position Standards for the CM Profession”; “Organizational Placement of the CM Functions”; “Contract Management Body of Knowledge 3.0”. Website

6. Contact Us! Charleston Contract Management Association http://resources.ncmahq.org/chapters/Charleston_sc/default.aspx