ROCKFORD AREA CHAPTER

Volume 31, Issue 8
May 17, 2011
Chapter Officers
ROCKFORD AREA CHAPTER
President
Deb Randall / 815-262-1626
Dar6730@comcast.net
President-Elect
Mike Acaley / 815-226-2935
Michael.acaley@hs.utc.com
VP Education & Certification
Sue Lindsay-Jones / 815-986-4359
Sue.LindsayJones@kaneyaerospace.com
VP Programs
Molly Levine / 815-226-6419
Molly.Levine@hs.utc.com
VP Membership
George Tauscher / 815-394-4212
George.Tauscher@hs.utc.com
Treasurer
Griselda Garza / 815-226-5185
Griselda.garza@hs.utc.com
Secretary
Michele Beeman / 815-226-5474
Michele.beeman@hs.utc.com
Chapter Chairs
Graalman:
Tanya Wennmacher / 815-394-4227
Web Page/Newsletter:
Tanya Wennmacher / 815-394-4227
Facilities:
Kate Organ/ 815-394-4472
Auditor:
Carol Benoy / 815-226-3865
Fellows:
Bob Tetzloff / 815-226-6713
Photographer:
Chris Lenth / 815-226-5117
Reservations:
Danielle Wilke / 815-226-2629
Advisor:
Rolie Taddeucci / 815-226-2461
Inside this issue:
President/President Elect
Programs
1
2
Community/Dinner Meeting
3
Education / Membership
4-6
Member of the Month
7
Pictures /Brainteaser
8
Food/Item Drive
9
Words from our President Elect
Mike Acaley
NCMA members: thanks again for all
of your support. It’s been a month
since I’ve had the pleasure of leading
the organization and I wanted to start
off by thanking Deb for her service
and her passion for NCMA. We have
two more meetings this year so let’s
make them count! This month we are giving out our two
scholarships to well deserving students and next month is
our member appreciation pizza party. Unfortunately, I
have to pass along the news that our Symposium will not
be held this year. Thank you to Sue Lindsay Jones and
Deb for all of your work. The task proved to be too great
with minimal interest and we ran out of time and resources. Since education is one of the main objectives of
NCMA we will continue to pursue the Symposium next
year along with a slate of speakers directed to education
in Contracts and Business Management. Our slate of
candidates for next year will be presented to members
soon via email and will be stood up at the pizza party for
a vote. Have a great month everyone.
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May Guest Speaker Andrea Johnson from the Rockford Rescue Mission
The information below is from the Rockford Rescue Mission website:
Mission Statement
Rockford Rescue Mission shares hope and help in Jesus' name to move people
from homelessness and despair toward personal and spiritual wholeness.
About The Rockford Rescue Mission
Rockford Rescue Mission was founded in 1964 and has been open 7 days a week,
365 days a year ever since we first opened our doors. We are the largest homeless
shelter in Northern Illinois as well as a state certified recovery home for those struggling with long-term addictions. Please take time to read more about our various
programs and ministries, and let us know if there is any way that we can serve you.
http://www.rockfordrescuemission.org/
“The foundation of
integrity within the
(federal acquisition)
system is a competent,
experienced, and well-
Core Values
Living for the Glory of God
Respecting Human Dignity and Immorality
Proclaiming the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
Modeling Compassionate Generosity
Partnering with the Church and Community
Serving with Integrity and Excellence
Rejoicing in Lives Changed By God
Recent Statistics
October 2010 - February 2011
Nights Lodging: 25,940
Meals Served: 59,455
Items Distributed: 57,921
Counseling Sessions: 3,602
Spiritual Responses: 933
trained, professional
workforce.”
FAR Part 102-2(c)(1)
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Community Involvement:
Annual Manufacturing Expo and Dinner in Rockford, IL
The NCMA Rockford Chapter had a booth at the Annual Rockford Manufacturers Expo. According to the Rockford Register
Star the event showcased 30 different businesses and had
525 people in attendance. The dinner included a speech by
Steven Squyres, Principal Investigator for NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Project. Mike
Acaley, President-Elect,
also attended the Appreciation dinner. Acaley indicated, “the expo and appreciation dinner was a positive way for our chapter to
get exposure to the manufacturer’s of the community.
The message was influential and gave great ideas on
how we can strive as a professional organization in today’s world by focusing on education and the growth
and relationships of our members.”
May Dinner Meeting
Lino’s
“The foundation of
integrity within the
(federal acquisition)
system is a competent,
experienced, and welltrained, professional
WHEN: Wednesday May 17,
2011
COST:
Member $22.00
Retiree $15.00
WHERE: Lino’s
5611 E. State
Rockford IL, 61108
TIME:
5:30 pm - Cocktails
6:00 pm - Dinner
MENU:
Minestrone Soup
Garlic & Pizza Bread
Special Salad
Pasta Tray
Choice of:
Baked Chicken a la Lino’s
-orBaked Lasagna
Spumoni Ice Cream
Coffee and Tea
Please notify Danielle Wilke via
Email or phone at
(815) 226-2629
Or e-mail:
Danielle.Wilke@hs.utc.com
workforce.”
FAR Part 102-2(c)(1)
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Education
Sue Lindsay-Jones:
Sue.LindsayJones@KaneyAerospace.com
At our May meeting we will welcome our two scholarship recipients; Shanta
Terry and Gema Delgado. Shanta attends Rasmussen College and will be
graduating with a degree in Financial Accounting. She is active in her
church and will be the first person in her family to graduate from college and
is proud of setting an example for her two daughters. Gema is graduating
this month from Jefferson High School and will be attending Ashford College
to get a degree in Accounting with a minor in Criminal Justice. She too is
active in her church and is a volunteer at the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
During her time at Jefferson, Gema has been involved in athletics including
Soccer, Cross Country and Track. We look forward to welcoming both of
these very deserving candidates to our meeting.
With regard to the Symposium it has been decided to cancel this event until
the Fall.
“The foundation of
integrity within the
(federal acquisition)
system is a competent,
experienced, and welltrained, professional
workforce.”
FAR Part 102-2(c)(1)
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NCMA Membership
Member Rights and Benefits
As members of a professional membership society, NCMA members hold one very
important right: to participate in the leadership and management of the
association. This is accomplished by serving as a volunteer chapter officer,
speaker, or committee member. Each member holds one vote in chapter business,
has the right to vote for members of the national Board of Directors, and has access
to national leaders through chapter presidents and the national Board of Directors.
NCMA members receive the following benefits:
•
Contract Management magazine, containing up-to-date, practical information
and industry news in a full-color, monthly publication;
•
The Journal of Contract Management, containing in-depth, scholarly articles on
theory and practice through a semiannual research-based publication;
•
Membership in a chapter of their choosing;
•
A variety of learning resources offered through the NCMA Education Department,
including access to reading materials, study guides, certification programs,
research opportunities, seminars and conferences, e-learning, and programs
offered by educational partners;
•
Free résumé listing, job search, and application submission on
ContractManagementJobs.com, the niche market career website for contracts
professionals, where, for a small fee, employers can list jobs and search the
résumé database of more than 1,400 candidates;
•
Networking opportunities with industry and government leaders—the Executive
Advisory Council boasts a “who’s who” of influential executives from the
contracts profession, and the Council of Fellows includes more than 600 of the
most accomplished and seasoned professionals in the business;
•
Unrestricted access to NCMA’s website, which includes “Contracting News,” a
feature that provides up-to-the-minute announcements of importance to the
profession;
•
Access to a special members-only section of the NCMA website, and
CM News, a monthly membership e-newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on
NCMA activities and opportunities, as well as current industry news.
In addition, members receive substantial discounts for:
•
Applications for NCMA’s professional certification programs, including the
Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Commercial
Contracts Manager (CCCM), and the Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
designations;
•
Registration for annual conferences, including the Aerospace and Defense
Contract Management Conference, the Government Contract Management
Conference, and World Congress, in addition to registration for specialized
conferences, such as the Leadership Summit and Mid-Year Chapter Leaders
Conference;
•
Registration for online e-learning courses;
•
Purchase of study guides and manuals; and
•
Access to the NCMA Contract Management Leadership Development Program.
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Membership Continued:
Member Categories and Dues:
New Member/One-Year - $150
Includes $25 initiation fee for new members.
Renewal Member/One-Year - $125
(UTC renewal rate is $100)
New Member/Multiple Year Memberships:
2 Years - $263
3 Years - $362
Renewal Member/Multiple Year Memberships:
2 Years - $238
3 Years - $337
Join NCMA now online and
complete the application attached
to this email!
OR
Contact George Tauscher
george.tauscher@hs.utc.com for
more information.
Member Pro Vita - $1000
NCMA membership for life.
Student Member/One-Year - $25 This membership is for those individuals who are
full-time students in an accredited, degree-granting institution, and do not hold
full-time employment in contract management or a related field.
New Professional Member/One-Year - $100 Includes a one-time $25 initiation fee.
This membership is for those individuals who are age 33 or younger on the date
they join NCMA.
Renewal New Professional Member/One-Year - $75 This membership is for those
individuals who are age 33 or younger on the date of their renewal.
Retired Member/One-Year - $55
Individuals who are neither employed nor self-employed, and are current members
of NCMA.
Renewing Online
We have found that the easiest way to renew is online through the NCMA website.
Use the link http://www.ncmahq.org and click on (About us) and then Membership. Scroll down to the
bottom of the page then click online.
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Once logged in, you can then go through the simple membership renewal process. Enter your
information and the renewal goes through instantly.
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unique user name and password. This is all you need in order to proceed.
If you do not know your user name or password, click the "Forgot your password?" link in the box below
(online), and the system will provide you with an alternative way to identify yourself.
Creating a new account in the NCMA system will retain your information for future transactions. Once you
have created your online account, you will be able to complete your transaction.
If you are new to NCMA, please create an account and join online now. Alternatively, you may download the
membership application and fax it in, (Fax: 703-448-0939).
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NCMA Member
of the Month
Danielle Wilke
Birthday: December 14th
Home town: Rockford, IL
Curre nt Position: Contract Administrator
Pre vious Employment/Location: GE in Hoffman Estate s
Education: Auburn High School, Marque tte Unive rsity (BS) and Unive rsity of
Massachuse tts (MBA)
NCMA Membe r for 5 years
Favorite part of your job: Diversity of functional responsibilities
Family: Husband – Matt, Dog - Dyson
Hobbies : New favorite Hobby – Agility Training (for dogs)
Favorite Food: Chinese – Dim Sum
Little Known Fact: The Chinese side of my family can be trace d back to the last Dynasty of China
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May Dinner Meeting Pictures
April and May Brainteaser
John and Fred have a dilemma. They need to get back to town as quickly as possible, but
they only have one bicycle between them. And, of course, you can travel faster on the bike
than you can by walking.
John says, "We'll leave at the same time. You start walking, and I'll ride the bike for a mile.
Then I'll leave it by the side of the road, while you keep walking. When you get to the bike,
you get on it, and you ride for a mile, and then you leave it by the side of the road. When I
get to it, I'll ride another mile. We'll keep leapfrogging like this until we get to town.
"Since we'll be riding part of the way and walking part of the way, each of us will have a
higher average speed than if we walked, so we'll get there faster,” John explains.
Fred says, "That isn't going to do any good, you dope! Think about it. Between the two of
us, one or the other is oing to walk every inch of the way from here to town. So, we can't
possibly get there any faster than if we just walked all the way and didn't use the bike at
all."
Who is right? John, who think they will get there faster or Fred, who thinks it doesn’t make
a difference? Or are they both wrong?
**Email the correct answer to tanya.wennmacher@hs.utc.com for a chance to win $5 at the
May Dinner Meeting on your first try! One name will be drawn at dinner - winner must be
present.
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filled with items from Restoration Café.
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ROCKFORD AREA
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Mark Your Calendar!
Executive Board Meetings:
05/11/2011
06/08/2011
Dinner Meetings:
05/18/2011
06/15/2011