President's Message

Summer, 2008

Thanks to all those who attended the May Professional Development Meeting, "Inventory and Logistics Management: A Panel Discussion".  A special thanks to our panelists, Mr. Mac Bronson of Hamilton Beach Products, Mr. Jeff Covino of Philip Morris USA, and Mr. Larry Patterson of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, who were very generous in answering questions from the Moderator as well as the meeting attendees.  The feedback on this meeting was very positive and it appears that you would like to see more programs like this in the future.  Thanks also to our Moderator, Mr. David Credicott, CFPIM, of ACUMEN Corporation. Good job, Dave!

Thank you for taking the time to vote on-line for the Board of Directors (BOD). At this meeting, the Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Jim Dedie, CPIM, presented the Chapter Officers for the 2008/2009 Chapter Year:

1. President: Ms. Ivana Perkinson, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP
2. Treasurer: Mr. Tom Sutterfield, CPIM
3. Vice President of Education: Sandra E. Faulkner, CPIM
4. Vice President of Marketing: Mr. Forrest Morgan, CPIM
5. Vice President of Membership: Mr. Ned Abed, CPIM

Congratulations to these individuals and success in the new chapter year!

As you can see, the office of Chapter Vice President is still vacant.  If you have an interest in serving on the BOD or assisting the Education, Marketing, or Membership Committees, please contact any of the Board members listed above.

The BOD will be conducting a Strategy Session in August to prepare for the next Chapter Year.  If you have suggestions for programs, plant tours, or other educational opportunities that you would like the BOD to consider for 2008/2009, again, please contact any of the individuals listed above.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer!