May 2011 Chapter Leader WebEx

1. May 2011 Chapter Leader WebEx Mary Beth Lech, CFCM, Fellow NCMA Chapter Relations Manager 1.800.344.8096 x1119 mlech@ncmahq.org

2. Today’s Agenda • Monthly WebEx recordings • Special guests: Jessica Friedman • CMLDP update • NCMA new program year starts July 1 • Chapter Elections • Certificates of Appreciation • World Congress 2011 • Certification Exams • Leadership Summit 2011 • Webinars • Virtual Conference • Upcoming Events • Student Chapters • Chapter Grants • New NES for 2011 - 2010 • NCMA Internet • Education partners • NCMA Intranet • Marketing and branding materials • New Fellows! • NCMA Awards and Honors • Did You Know? • Social Media • What’s On Your Mind?

3. Monthly Chapter Leader WebEx Recordings Now Available • NCMA monthly chapter leader WebEx discussions are now being recorded for you to listen to as a refresher at a later date. • Go to the NCMA Intranet and in the left column, click on WebEx Recording Links. Copies of the briefing charts are also available for you to download at Chapter Telecon Charts, also located in the left column of the NCMA Intranet main page.

4. Today’s Special Guest:NCMA and Chapter Branding Jessica Friedman Director of Marketing

5. What is branding? • Association name and logo • Definition of Brand: A name, term, logo, design or combination of these that identifies the maker of a product or service. • Communication with member is important

6. Brand Style Guide • There is a Brand Style Guide on the Intranet • Please contact Mary Beth if you need a logo or help!

7. NCMA Logo and Chapter Logo

8. NCMA Logo and Chapter Logo

9. Proper Logo Use

10. Proper Logo Use

11. Identify NCMA Chapter on Printed Materials • Written communication – use “NCMA Chapter” when referring to your chapter, and not just NCMA • NCMA chapter templates - printed stationary

12. Web, Email and Social Media • Email template • fonts • logos • Social Media • Response to members • Website colors and content • Personal websites

13. Questions? • Please let me know if you think of any questions, and check out the resources on the Intranet! • Thank you

14. Thank you, Jessica!

16. CMLDP Overview Designed to accelerate leadership development Intensive training 180 hrs in leadership, contract management, and NCMA Governance 4 mandatory F2F meetings, 10 webcasts, 4 Ethics & Compliance course, research paper Each student assigned 2 mentors

17. Chapters Role in CMLDP • Chapter should encourage applications • Chapter should assist applicants • Provide a letter of support • Determine how the candidate will fit into the chapter succession plan • Determine how candidate will be involved in chapter activities for at least 2 years • Determine if any funds are available to support the applicant • It is NOT the Chapter’s role to STOP an application

18. Metrics – Return on Expectations • Rate of CMLDP graduates holding an NCMA certification to the general NCMA membership (measurers professional strength) • General membership certification (excludes CMLDP) = 8% • CMLDP certification (includes grads and students) = 18% • Rate of CMLDP graduates being elected to a chapter office including president, president-elect, VP, treasurer, and secretary (measures association strength) • CMLDP grads and students holding chapter offices = 68% • Elected to president, president-elect, or VP = 34%

19. PY 11-12 Selection Schedule • May 1 – June 30: Call for applications • July 6 – August 14: Applicant Selection • By August 31: Announce new class • 25 candidates will be selected

20. Additional Information Please visit the CMLDP website at: NCMA / New Professionals / CMLDP • For more information, contact: • John Wilkinson at jwilkinson@thinc-llc.com • NCMA at ldp@ncmahq.org

21. New Executive Council • Effective July 1 2011 • Charlie Chadwick, NCMA President • Karen Wilson, NCMA Past President • Elliott Branch, NCMA President-elect

22. NCMA Chapter Elections • Are you ready for chapter elections? • Who are you casting in new roles? • How is your Nominations and Elections committee interviewing candidates and applicants? • Form for reporting new volunteers now on the NCMA Intranet. • We will send you new certificates for your officers and volunteers

25. Welcome to World Congress 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o6XORYUqn8

26. Send your state, county, or city proclamation to Correen Dingle at NCMA, 21740 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 125, Ashburn VA 20147 or to cdingle@ncmahq.org • Will we see your proclamation in the Colorado Convention Center Hall of Proclamations?

27. Registration now open • Hotel registration now open • Sunday afternoon keynote speaker is former Senator Christopher Dodd of CT

28. Come early to Denver! • Saturday golf at Arrowhead Golf Club in Littleton CO • Sunday morning FREE Career Fair!

29. Monday Gala at Mile High Station • Join us at Mile High Station, an historic Denver landmark dating back to 1897. The building was originally occupied by the Midwest Steel and Ironworks Company, which employed hundreds of ironworkers and craftsmen. • Take in the character of this unique venue while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, a dinner buffet, and live entertainment. • This event sells out annually because spots are limited—be sure to purchase your tickets early! Suggested attire is dressy casual . • Price: $85/person; $150/couple (A couple cannot be two members or registrants; they must be spouses or significant others.) 

30. Other Special World Congress Events CMLDP REUNION RECEPTION (BY INVITATION ONLY)Sunday, July 10 • 6:00pm–7:00pm • Facebook cannot keep you abreast of everything... stop by to catch up with past and present Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP) students.  • Hyatt Regency Denver • Mineral Foyer WOMEN'S FORUM RECEPTIONTuesday, July 12 • 5:30pm–7:00pm • Join us after the second full day of World Congress for some fresh mountain air and to network with other female contracting professionals from both government and industry, including those speaking at World Congress. Hear how they have been successful in their careers and about the challenges they have faced as women in the contracting profession.  • Hyatt Regency Denver • Denver City Terrace

31. Earn Your Certification at Congress! • NCMA CERTIFICATION EXAMSWednesday • July 13Check-In: 7:00am–7:45amExams: 8:00am–12:00pmNCMA MEMBER INVESTMENT$50* Examination Fee • NCMA NONMEMBER INVESTMENT$90* Examination Fee • To register complete and submitthis formby June 27, 2011.

33. NCMA Certification Exams • Offered at World Congress, ADC and GCMC • No longer offered at Leadership Summit or Mid Year Leadership Conference • Chapters can host them, too! • Always available through Kryterion test centers worldwide • Contact certification@ncmahq.org for additional information

36. May, 2011 • May 26: Weathering the Storm: How Contractors Can Prepare for Upcoming Budget Cuts • Program Details and Registration • June, 2011 • June 14: Sustainable Acquisition and What it Means for Federal Contractors • Program Details and Registration • August, 2011 • August 18: Export Controls • Program Details and Registration

37. Schedule Contracting Community - Virtual Conference • Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011 Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Location: Online • About the Conference • This virtual conference will provide instruction on GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts, Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), Multi-Agency Contracts (MACs), and single and multiple-award Task, Delivery Order Contracts. This event is designed for any who award, bid on, provide services and supplies under or write orders against TDOS contracts. • Attendees earn FOUR Continuing Professional Education hours (CPE)/Continuous Learning Points (CLP) by attending this event. • Can't attend...Join our Schedule Contracting Community to engage and share with other NCMA members! • Featured Presenters: • William Bressette, CPCM - Partner, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLPJeff Clayton - Senior Manager, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLPPatrick L. Rhode, NH-IV, DAF - Chief, Installations & Sourcing Division Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting) Assistant Secretary of the AF (Acquisition)Roy D. Smith, USAF (ret) - Executive Vice President, Interactive Technologies Group

38. Upcoming Events • Save the dates! • World Congress 2011: July 10 – 13 Colorado Convention Center and Hyatt Regency, Denver CO • Leadership Summit 2011: Aug 12-13 Sheraton Boston Hotel, Boston MA • Government Contract Management Conference 2011: Nov 14-15, Bethesda North Marriott Hotel, Bethesda MD • Mid Year Leadership Summit 2012: Jan 21-22 Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas NV • Aerospace and Defense Conference 2012:March 22–23, Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin, TX

39. New Student Chapter Application Put on Hold • On April 28th, NCMA placed new student chapter applications on hold. • Student chapters will be discussed at the July Board of Directors meeting. • If you are interested in starting a student chapter, please contact chapterrelations@ncmahq.org

40. Students and NCMA • Be sure to include them in your chapter leadership team. • Programming ideas • Special meet up meetings? • Committee participation • Do you have special student pricing for your events?

41. Chapter Grants • If you received a grant for 2010 – 2011, remember to send in your final report to chapterrelations@ncmahq.org • Chapter presidents received a letter with information about the 2011-2012 program this week. • Grant applications will be due on Sept 19th • NCMA has $50,000 to distribute to chapters in need

42. New NES Offering • NCMA adds “The 100 Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting” to the list of available NES offerings for chapters • First offering will be at World Congress in Denver • Three different NES choices available on Thursday after World Congress